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Bernie (surname)
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Bernie is the surname of: * Ben Bernie (1891–1943), American jazz violinist, bandleader and radio personality * Dave Bernie (born 1948), Irish retired hurler * Melvyn Bernie, founder of Mel Bernie Company, a manufacturer and wholesaler of costume jewelry and novelties See also * Burnie (surname) * Burney (surname) Burney is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Amari Burney (born 2000), American football player * Ansar Burney (born 1956), Pakistani-Arab human rights activist *Cecil Burney (1858–1929), British admiral * Charles Burney (disam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Bernie
Benjamin Anzelwitz, known professionally as Ben Bernie (May 30, 1891 – October 23, 1943),DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). ''Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960''. McFarland & Company, Inc. . P. 32. was an American jazz violinist, bandleader, and radio personality, often introduced as "The Old Maestro". He was noted for his showmanship and memorable bits of snappy dialogue, being part of the first generation of "stars" of American popular music, alongside other artists such as Paul Whiteman (a fellow violinist and bandleader), Ted Lewis and Al Jolson. Career Early years Bernie was born Bernard Anzelevitz (another source says Benjamin Anzelevitz) in Bayonne, New Jersey. He attended Columbia University and the New York College of Music. By the age of 15 he was teaching violin, but this experience apparently diminished his interest in the violin for a time. Bernie performed in vaudeville, appearing with Charles Klass as The Fiddle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Bernie
David Bernie (born 1947) is an Irish retired hurling selector and former player who enjoyed a successful career as a midfielder with the Wexford senior team. Born in Ferns, County Wexford, Bernie was introduced to hurling in his youth. He was an All-Ireland runner-up at colleges level with St. Peter's College while simultaneously coming to prominence with the Ferns St. Aidan's club. Bernie made his senior debut during the 1968 championship. He went on to play a key role for Wexford at midfield during a successful era, and won one All-Ireland medal, three Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions. As a member of the Leinster inter-provincial team, Benrie won one Railway Cup medal. Throughout his inter-county career he made 18 championship appearances. Bernie retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1978 championship. In retirement from playing Bernie became involved in team management an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Bernie Company
The Mel Bernie Company, trading as 1928 Jewelry Company (and sometimes referred to simply as "1928 Jewelry") is a manufacturer and wholesaler of costume jewelry and novelties. They also distribute their products directly to consumers through their website. Company information The 1928 Jewelry Company was founded by Melvyn Bernie in 1968. Today, it is one of the largest and last standing jewelry manufacturers in the U.S. The company specializes in reproductions and interpretations of antique jewelry designs. It is located in Burbank, California and has about 250 employees as of 2013. It is a privately held company. Environmental issues In 1993, The Mel Bernie Company reportedly discharged 250 pounds of toxic copper compounds into groundwater and was included in a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, based on 1995 data, as a "large quantity generator of hazardous waste". In 2000, the company entered into a consent decree with the California Department of Toxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnie (surname)
Burnie is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *James Burnie (1882–1975), English businessman and politician *Robert Burnie (1842–1908), English politician *Stu Burnie (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey player See also *Bernie (surname) {{surname, Burnie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
