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Claridge Press
Claridge is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Bruce Claridge, Canadian football player * Dennis Claridge (1941–2018), American football player * George Claridge (1794–1856), English cricketer * George Frederick Claridge (1852–1931), South Australian philanthropist * Gordon Claridge, British psychologist * John Thomas Claridge (1792–1868), British lawyer and judge * Manuela Kasper-Claridge (born 1959), German journalist * Captain R. T. Claridge (Richard Tappin Claridge) (c. 1797–1857), English pioneer in asphalt production and hydrotherapy * Ryan Claridge (born 1981), American football player * Shaaron Claridge, American voice actress * Steve Claridge (born 1966), English footballer, coach and pundit * Travis Claridge (1978–2006), American football player * Michael Claridge (born 1934), British entomologist. See also * Claridge Hi-Tec/Goncz Pistol The Claridge Hi-Tec and its antecedent the Goncz High-Tech Long Pistol are semi-automatic pistols d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Claridge
Bruce Claridge (1934 – April 17, 1999) was a Canadian professional Canadian football, football End (Canadian football), end who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos. He played college football at the University of Washington. Early life and college Bruce Claridge was born in 1934. He played junior football for the Vancouver Blue Bombers. He was then a three-year letterman (sports), letterman for the Washington Huskies football, Washington Huskies of the University of Washington from 1956 to 1958. He caught one pass for 10 yards in 1956, seven passes for 92 yards and one touchdown in 1957, and ten passes for 104 yards in 1958. Claridge played with his brother Pat Claridge, Pat during his final year at Washington. Pat also later played in the CFL as well. Professional career Claridge played in 14 games for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1959, catching 32 passes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaaron Claridge
Shaaron Claridge (born Shaaron Lee Cooper; later Snead; October 1, 1938 – September 15, 2021) was an American second-shift radiotelephone operator or police radio dispatcher at the Van Nuys Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) best known for her voice work on the ''Adam-12'' television series. Claridge was born in Los Angeles County, California. At the time of her appointment, women were primarily desired as police radio dispatchers because LAPD psychologists thought that women's voices would have a more soothing and calming effect over the airwaves. The idea was that, should an officer (male) have been pinned down by gunfire and/or wounded, yet was still within radio contact, hearing the female dispatcher's tone would help keep the officer from panicking until back-up arrived at the scene. Her husband was an LAPD motorcycle officer. For a time from the late 1960s into the late 1970s, Claridge was a voice actress credited with primarily providing police dispat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claridge Records
Claridge Records was an American independent record label, owned by Frank Slay. History Claridge Records was started in 1965 by Frank Slay and Dennis Ganim as a division of River Bottom Enterprises. At that time, it was based in New York. The Rockin' Ramrods were the first band that signed a recording contract with the new company in 1965. "Don't Fool with Fu Manchu" was issued in October, 1965, but was unsuccessful. Claridge Records released 19 singles but, due to lack of success, closed down in 1967. In 1974, the label was revived in Los Angeles. One of its signings, Sugarloaf, had a ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hit that peaked at number nine with " Don't Call Us, We'll Call You", in 1975. Other artists were Bo Kirkland and Ruth Davis. In 1976, the company changed its focus from rock to disco, this time releasing 37 singles, three albums, and a few 12" disco singles. It closed down again in 1978. In 1980, the company was sold to MPL Communications MPL Communications (which stand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claridge Hotel (other)
Claridge Hotel may refer to: ;in Argentina *Claridge Hotel, Buenos Aires ;in the United Kingdom *Claridge's, London ;in the United States *Casa Faena, hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, formerly known as the Claridge Hotel *Claridge Atlantic City The Claridge is a historic hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, that opened in 1930. Beginning in 1981, Claridge's operated for many years as a casino, known first as "Del Webb's Claridge Hotel and Casino", then as "Claridge Hotel and Casino". ..., New Jersey * Hotel Claridge, formerly in Times Square, New York City {{Dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claridge Hi-Tec/Goncz Pistol
The Claridge Hi-Tec and its antecedent the Goncz High-Tech Long Pistol are semi-automatic pistols designed by Hungarian inventor Lajos John Goncz. This unique firearm features a telescopic bolt design encased in a tubular upper receiver with a forged steel frame, button rifled match barrels, and 16-round magazines standard. History Goncz Armament, Inc. of North Hollywood, CA designed, prototyped, and produced a few hundred High-Tech Long Pistols models GA and GS between 1984 and 1990. The company made survival daggers using the same pistol grip for the knife handles. The Claridge pistols and carbines were based on this design. In 1990, Claridge Hi-Tec, Inc. was created by Joe and Gail Claridge who incorporated Claridge Hi-Tec, Inc. in Northridge, CA. Claridge used this design to produce pistol models S, L, T, ZL-9 and ZT-9, and carbine models C, LEC-9 and ZLEC-9. However, the property rights of the design and rights to produce the weapon came under dispute. In 1993 Claridge Hi- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Claridge
Michael Frederick Claridge FLS FRES FRSB (born 2 June 1934) is a British entomologist. He is Emeritus Professor of Entomology at Cardiff University. He received the Linnean Medal for Zoology in 2000 and was President of the Linnean Society The Linnean Society of London is a learned society dedicated to the study and dissemination of information concerning natural history, evolution, and taxonomy. It possesses several important biological specimen, manuscript and literature collec ... 1988–1991.CLARIDGE, Prof. Michael Frederick’, Who's Who 2011, A & C Black, 2011; online edn, Oxford University Press, Dec 2010; online edn, Oct 201Whoswho accessed 4 June 2011 References 1934 births Living people British entomologists Presidents of the Linnean Society of London Presidents of the Royal Entomological Society Fellows of the Royal Entomological Society Fellows of the Royal Society of Biology Linnean Medallists {{UK-entomologist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Claridge
Travis Claridge (March 23, 1978 – February 28, 2006) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Atlanta Falcons between 2000 and 2003 and for the Carolina Panthers in 2004. Early life Travis Claridge was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Almont, Michigan. His dad coached football at Almont H.S. When he was in the 4th grade he moved with his dad to California. Then as a 7th grader Travis and his dad moved to Vancouver, Washington. Travis went to Fort Vancouver High School. In 1995, he became the number one offensive lineman in the country and the number two high school football player in the nation. He chose the Trojans of the University of Southern California over 60-plus schools. College career Claridge started 48 games for USC and the first to do so as a true freshman in college football and was voted the Pac-10 top offensive linesman in 1999. Started in both the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Game. He won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Claridge
Stephen Edward Claridge (born 10 April 1966) is an English football pundit, coach and former professional player who is the manager of Fleetlands. He was a pundit for BBC Sport football shows including ''Football Focus'' and ''The Football League Show'', until 2014 when he became both manager and a director at newly formed Salisbury. Claridge's career was known for its longevity and diversity. Born in Portsmouth, he has spent a number of periods with teams from Hampshire and Dorset, having begun his career with non-league Fareham Town in 1983. After failing to gain a permanent contract at local league club AFC Bournemouth, Claridge spent three years at Weymouth, in his longest single spell with any club. From 1988 till 1996 Claridge played for a number of Football League teams, before moving to Leicester City with whom he played in the Premier League and won the 1997 Football League Cup. In 1998, he moved to Portsmouth, where he was also player manager from 2000 to 2001. Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Claridge
Ryan Quinlan Claridge (born April 12, 1981) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots in the 2005 season, but was released early during 2006 training camp. He played college football at UNLV and is currently the owner of Big Apple Bagels in Traverse City, Michigan, which he purchased in May 2022. Early life Claridge attended Almont High School in Almont, Michigan, and was a four-sport standout in football, tennis, basketball and track. In football, as a senior, he rushed for more than 1,300 yards and 27 touchdowns, was a first team All-Southern Thumb Association selection, was the League MVP and a first team All-State selection. He is the school record holder in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, having played three years on the varsity team. In basketball, Claridge was the team's leading scorer and rebounder during his sophomore and senior seasons (he missed his junior season due to in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Claridge
Dennis Bert Claridge (August 18, 1941 – May 1, 2018) was an American football player, a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of Nebraska under head coaches Bill Jennings and Bob Devaney, and later attended its dental school. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Claridge played high school football in Minnesota at Robbinsdale, a suburb northwest of Minneapolis. As a senior in college in 1963, he led Nebraska to an undefeated season in the Big Eight Conference, a 9–1 regular season, and a victory over Auburn in the Orange Bowl. Selected in third round of the 1963 NFL draft as a junior eligible, Claridge stayed in college and joined the Packers in 1964. He was a member of the NFL championship team in 1965, playing behind Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr and Zeke Bratkowski under head coach Vince Lombardi. Claridge was selected in the 1966 expansion draft by the Falcons. Green B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain R
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader or highest rank officer of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, etc. In militaries, the captain is typically at the level of an officer commanding a company or battalion of infantry, a ship, or a battery of artillery, or another distinct unit. It can also be a rank of command in an air force. The term also may be used as an informal or honorary title for persons in similar commanding roles. Etymology The word "captain" derives from the Middle English "capitane", itself coming from the Latin "caput", meaning "head". It is considered cognate with the Greek word (, , or "the topmost"), which was used as title for a senior Byzantine military rank and office. The word was Latinized as . Both ultimately derive from the Proto-Indo-European "*kaput", also meaning head. Occupations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuela Kasper-Claridge
Manuela Kasper-Claridge (born 26 October 1959 in Berlin) is a German journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) with around 3,000 employees and freelancers from 60 countries. Early life and career Manuela Kasper-Claridge studied Economics and Sociology at the Freie Universität Berlin and graduated in 1984. From 1985 to 1986 she completed an internship at West Berlin's public radio and television service SFB (today Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg, RBB). Later she trained TV news producers and directors. Between 1988 and 1992, she worked as a news producer for Rundfunk im amerikanischen Sektor, RIAS-TV, covering Germany's Reunification, Central and Eastern European affairs. She also reported from Washington, D.C. Kasper-Claridge has three children and lives in Berlin. Career at DW Kasper-Claridge joined DW in 1992 as a reporter and producer for reports and documentaries covering Europe, the US and Asia. In 1998, she became head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
