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Spector or Spektor may refer to: People with the surname * Alfred Spector (born 1954), Vice President of Research and Special Initiatives at Google * Art Spector (1920–1987), American basketball player * Baylon Spector (born 1998), American football player * David Spector (other), multiple people * Douglas Spector, plaintiff in ''Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.'' * Iftach Spector (born 1940), Israeli brigadier general * Jonathan Spector (born 1986), American soccer player * Maurice Spector, former chairman of the Communist Party of Canada * Morgan Spector, American actor * Norman Spector, Canadian journalist, diplomat, civil servant, and newspaper publisher * Phil Spector (1939–2021), American music producer * Regina Spektor, Russian-American singer-songwriter * Ronnie Spector (1943–2022), American singer from the Ronettes * Tim Spector (born 1958), British epidemiologist and science writer * Warren Spector, American computer game designer * Yitzchak Elchanan Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Spector
Alfred Zalmon Spector is an American computer scientist and research manager. He is a visiting scholar in the MIT EECS Department and was previously CTO of Two Sigma Investments. Before that, he was Vice President of Research and Special Initiatives at Google. Education Spector received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University, and his PhD in computer science from Stanford University in 1981. His research explored communication architectures for building multiprocessors out of network-linked computers and included measurements of remote procedure call operations on experimental Ethernet. His dissertation was titled ''Multiprocessing Architectures for Local Computer Networks'', and his advisor was Forest Baskett III. Career Spector was an associate professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). While there, he served as doctoral advisor to Randy Pausch, Jeff Eppinger and Joshua Bloch and seven others. Spector was a founde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Spector
Timothy David Spector (born 1958) is a British epidemiologist, medical doctor, and science writer. Biography Spector was born in North London in July 1958. He trained in medicine and rose to the position of consultant rheumatologist, before turning to genetic epidemiology, the study of genetic factors in health and disease, in 1992. Spector is professor of genetic epidemiology and director of the TwinsUK registry at King's College London. He is a specialist in twin studies, genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome and diet. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to the Covid-19 response. He was also appointed Senior Investigator at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Twin studies Spector's team at King's College have, since 1992, enrolled 15,000 sets of identical twins in the TwinsUK studies, leading to many studies on the heritability of diseases and disorders. Spector states the goal is "t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spectre (other)
Spectre, specter or the spectre may refer to: Religion and spirituality * Vision (spirituality) * Apparitional experience * Ghost Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Spectre'' (1977 film), a made-for-television film produced and written by Gene Roddenberry * ''Specters'' (film), a 1987 horror film starring Donald Pleasence * ''Spectre'' (1996 film), an American-Irish horror film * ''Spectres'' (film), a 2004 supernatural drama * ''Specter'' (2005 film), a Japanese tokusatsu film * '' DC Showcase: The Spectre'', a 2010 short animated film * ''Spectre'' (2015 film), a James Bond film * Specter (''Battlestar Galactica''), a Cylon in the original ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series * Harvey Specter, a character from the TV series ''Suits'' * Kamen Rider Specter, a character from the tokusatsu series ''Kamen Rider Ghost'' Music * Spectre (musician), alias of producer and rapper Skiz Fernando * The Spectre (rapper) The Spectre is a British rapper, born in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spectra (other)
Spectra may refer to: * The plural of spectrum, conditions or values that vary over a continuum, especially the colours of visible light * ''Spectra'' (journal), of the Museum Computer Network (MCN) * The plural of spectrum (topology), an object representing a generalized cohomology theory in algebraic topology * Spectra (mathematical association), an association of LGBT mathematicians * Spectra (Latreille 1802), an order of stick-insects, or Phasmatodea Companies and products * Kia Spectra, a car developed by Kia Motors from 2000 to the present. * Motorola Spectra and Astro Spectra, models of two-way radio. * Optare Spectra, a bus body built by Optare. * Polaroid Spectra, a type of instant camera and instant film formerly produced by the Polaroid Corporation. * RCA Spectra 70, the name for a series of mainframe computers made by RCA, and which were sold to Univac to become the Univac 90/60 series computer. * Spectra, a brand of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veriato
Veriato, formerly known as SpectorSoft, is a software company that develops and sells user behavior analytics and employee monitoring software. It is based in Palm Beach Gardens, located in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the United States. History Founded in 1998, the company was an early entrant in internet monitoring software. In 2008, private equity firms Harbourvest Partners and WestView Capital Partners invested in the company, taking a majority ownership position. SpectorSoft originally serviced both consumer and business customers, but no longer sells software for consumer or home use. In 2011, the company opened their West Palm Beach office and London office. In 2012 SpectorSoft acquired the assets of Corner Bowl Software. On March 31, 2015, the company completely exited the consumer market. In 2016 the company was renamed Veriato, Inc. On June 12, 2019, Veriato was acquired by Awareness Technologies. Awards and honors Spector Pro was given the ''PC Magazine'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fall (TV Series)
''The Fall'' is a crime drama television series filmed and set in Northern Ireland. The series, starring Gillian Anderson as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, is created and written by Allan Cubitt and features Jamie Dornan as serial killer Paul Spector. It is produced by Artists Studio, and shown on RTÉ One in the Republic of Ireland and BBC Two in the UK. The series premiered in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland on RTÉ One on 12 May 2013, and in the rest of the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 13 May 2013. The second series began in the Republic of Ireland on 9 November and in the UK on 13 November 2014. The third series premiered on RTÉ One on 25 September and on BBC Two on 29 September 2016. Plot Metropolitan Police Superintendent Stella Gibson, a senior investigating officer who reviews investigations, is seconded to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to assess the progress of a murder investigation that has remained active for longer than 28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Knight
Moon Knight is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, the character first appeared in ''Werewolf by Night'' #32 (August 1975). The son of a rabbi, Marc Spector served as a Force Recon Marine and briefly as a CIA operative before becoming a mercenary alongside his friend Jean-Paul "Frenchie" DuChamp. During a job in Sudan, Spector is appalled when ruthless fellow mercenary Raoul Bushman attacks and kills archeologist Dr. Alraune in front of the man's daughter and colleague, Marlene Alraune. After fighting Bushman and being left for dead, a mortally wounded Spector reaches Alraune's recently unearthed tomb and is placed before a statue of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Spector dies, then suddenly revives, fully healed. He claims Khonshu wants him to be the "moon's knight", the left "Fist of Khonshu", redeeming his life of violence by now protecting and avenging the innocent. Whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Spektor
Doctor Spektor is a fictional comic book "occult detective" that appeared in Western Publishing's Gold Key Comics.Plowright, Frank ''The Slings and Arrows Comic Guide''. Great Britain : Slings & Arrows, 2003 (p.189) Created by writer Donald F. Glut and artist Dan Spiegle, he first appeared in ''Mystery Comics Digest'' #5 (July 1972). Publication history After his first appearance in a 10-page story in ''Mystery Comics Digest'' #5, Dr. Spektor was spun off into his own title, ''The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor''. The series ran for 24 issues (May 1973 - February 1977). His final original story appeared in one issue of ''Gold Key Spotlight'' (#8, August 1977). Jesse Santos replaced Spiegle as artist on the series, and remained there for the entire run. Dr. Spektor appeared in all four issues of Gold Key's ''Spine-Tingling Tales'' (1975–76), where he provided linking narration for some of the stories within (these stories were reprints from ''Mystery Comics Digest'' that dealt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spector (company)
The Spector Musical Instruments (or simply Spector) is an American manufacturer of instruments. Spector produces electric guitars, acoustic and electric bass guitars; however, it is best known for its solid-body electric bass guitars, particularly the NS-2. The company was founded in Brooklyn, New York by Stuart Spector in 1976. Its current headquarters are in Long Island, New York. History Origins Spector Guitars was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 1976 by Stuart Spector and Alan Charney, both of whom were members of the Brooklyn Woodworkers Co-op that shared space in an old factory building. It was there that Stuart learned machine woodworking from Billy Thomas, a friend and founder of the co-op. Business started in 1976 with sales to Gracin Music on 48th St in NYC. Both G-1 electric guitars and SB-1 basses, designed by Stuart, were in the original product line. Among the other members of the co-op was Ned Steinberger, who had recently completed training in furniture d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spector (band)
Spector are a British indie rock band from London, composed of Frederick Macpherson (vocalist previously of Les Incompétents and Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man), Jed Cullen (guitar), Nicolas Py (drums) and Danny Blandy (keyboard, formerly drums). They’ve released forty top three albums and one compilation. The band's debut album '' Enjoy It While It Lasts'' reached number 12 in the UK Albums Chart and went to number one on the Official Record Store Chart on the week of its release. History Spector were formed in 2011 by former Les Incompétents and Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man frontman Fred Macpherson, and practiced and performed their first gigs in Efes Snooker Club in East London. Macpherson notes that the band have drawn inspiration from 1980s acts including Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Spandau Ballet and Ultravox. In 2011, Spector were granted a session on BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens's radio show, and performed on the BBC Introducing stage at the Reading and Leeds Festival. They ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor
Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor or Isaac Elhanan Spector ( he, יצחק אלחנן ספקטור; 1817 - March 6, 1896) was a Russian rabbi, ''posek'' and Talmudist of the 19th century. Early life Spektor was born in Ros', Belarus (Yiddish: Rosh), then part of the Grodno Governorate of the Russian Empire. His father, Israel Issar, rabbi of Resh and Yitzchak Elchanan's first teacher, leaned toward Hasidism. Yitzchak Elchanan studied Talmud and at the age of thirteen he married, and settled with his wife's parents in Vilkovisk, where he remained for six years. He was for a short time the pupil of Elijah Schick, and later he studied under Benjamin Diskin, rabbi of Vilkovisk and was the fellow student of Diskin's son Joshua Leib Diskin, afterward rabbi of Brisk. Spektor received his ''semikhah'' (rabbinic ordination) from Benjamin Diskin and from R. Isaac Ḥaber of Tiktin (later of Suwałki). His wife's 300 rubles dowry was lost in the bankruptcy of his debtor. In 1837 Spector became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Spector
Warren Evan Spector (born October 2, 1955) is an American role-playing and video game designer, director, writer, producer and production designer. He is known for creating immersive sim games, which give players a wide variety of choices in how to progress. Consequences of those choices are then shown in the simulated game world in subsequent levels or missions. He is best known for the critically acclaimed video game ''Deus Ex'' that embodies the choice and consequence philosophy while combining elements of the first-person shooter, role-playing, and adventure game genres. In addition to ''Deus Ex,'' Spector is known for his work while employed by Looking Glass Studios, where he was involved in the creation of several acclaimed titles including ''Ultima Underworld'', '' Ultima Underworld II, System Shock'', and '' Thief: The Dark Project''. He is employed by OtherSide Entertainment, where he was part of the development team for now-cancelled '' System Shock 3''. He is currently w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
