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The given name Eric is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr (or Eríkr in Eastern Scandinavia due to monophthongization). The first element, ei- is derived either from the older Proto-Norse *aina(z) meaning "one" or "alone"^[1] or from Proto-Norse *aiwa(z) meaning "ever" or "eternal".^[2] The second element -ríkr derives either from *rík(a)z meaning "ruler" or "prince" (cf. Gothic reiks) or from an even older Proto-Germanic *ríkiaz which meant "powerful" and "rich".^[3] The name is thus usually taken to mean "one ruler" or "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful," etc.

The most common spelling in Scandinavia is Erik. In Norway, another form of the name (which has kept the Old Norse diphthong) Eirik is also commonly used.^[4] In Finland, the form Erkki is also used. The modern Icelandic version is Eiríkur,^[5][6][7] while the modern Faroese version is Eirikur. Éric is used in French, and in Germany Eric, Erik and Erich are used.^[8]

Although the name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, its use was reinforced by Scandinavian settlers arriving before the Norman Invasion. It was an uncommon name in England until the Middle Ages, when it gained popularity, and finally became a common name in the 19th century. This was partly because of the publishing of the novel Eric, or, Little by Little by Frederick William Farrer in 1858.

The official name day for Erik and Eirik is May 18 in Norway, Sweden and Finland.

People[link]

Danish royalty[link]

• Eric II of Denmark, king of Denmark between 1134 and 1137
• Eric III of Denmark, the king of Denmark from 1137 until he abdicated in 1146
• Eric IV of Denmark, king of Denmark from 1241 until his death
• Eric V of Denmark, son of Christopher I
• Eric VI of Denmark, son of Eric V
• Eric of Pomerania, king of the Kalmar union

Norwegian royalty[link]

• Eric of Pomerania, the hereditary king of Norway
• Eric I of Norway, the second king of Norway
• Eirik II of Norway, the king of Norway from 1280 until 1299
• Eiríkr Hákonarson, earl of Lade, ruler of Norway and earl of Northumbria
• Erik the Red, the son of Þorvaldr Ásvaldsson

Swedish royalty[link]

• Alrek and Eirík, two legendary kings of Sweden
• Jorund and Eirik, two legendary kings of Sweden
• Erik Björnsson, one of the sons of Björn Ironside
• Erik Refilsson, Swedish king of the House of Munsö
• Eric Anundsson, Swedish king who ruled during the 9th century, may be the same as Erik Weatherhat, a more or less mythical Swedish king
• Eric VI of Sweden, king of the Swedes during the second half of the 10th century
• Eric VII of Sweden, Swedish monarch
• Eric VIII of Sweden, Swedish monarch
• Eric IX of Sweden, Swedish king between 1150 and 1160
• Eric X of Sweden, the King of Sweden between 1208 and 1216
• Eric XI of Sweden, the son of king Erik X of Sweden and Richeza of Denmark
• Eric XII of Sweden, rival King of Sweden and to his father Magnus IV from 1356 to his death in 1359
• Eric XIII of Sweden, Eric of Pomerania
• Eric XIV of Sweden, King of Sweden from 1560 until he was deposed in 1568

Famous people[link]

• Eric Bana, Australian television and film actor
• Eric Burdon, an English vocalist, songwriter and frontman of The Animals
• Eric Arthur Blair, an English author better known under the pen-name George Orwell.
• Eric Cantona (Éric Cantona), a French football player
• Eric Carle children's author
• Eric Church, an American country music singer and songwriter
• Eric Clapton an English guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter
• Eric Dickerson NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
• Eric Estrada “Ponch”, Actor
• Eric Garber, given name of author Andrew Holleran
• Eric Heiden Olympian and Doctor
• Eric Idle, an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer
• Eric Johnson, an American guitarist and recording artist
• Eriq La Salle, American actor and director
• Eric Lindros Dallas Stars, Hockey player
• Erik Palladino, American actor
• Erik Lorig, American NFL football player
• Erich von Manstein, German field marshal
• Erik Mariñelarena, Mexican screenwriter, director and producer
• Eric Prydz, Swedish disc jockey and producer
• Eric Ripert, celebrity chef and co-owner of the New York restaurant Le Bernardin
• Eric Saade, The biggest and sweetest Swedish musician
• Eric Roberts American actor
• Eric Satie, French composer
• Eric Sevareid, American journalist
• Eric Stoltz, American actor, director and producer
• Eric Schmidt CEO Google
• Erik Turner, the rhythm guitarist of glam metal band Warrant
• Eric Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper

Fictional characters[link]

• Erik the Red (comics), fictional character in the Marvel Comics comic book universe
• Erik, the Phantom of the Opera, a disfigured genius, created by French writer Gaston Leroux
• Flat Eric, low-tech, yellow puppet character from Levi's commercials for Sta-Prest One Crease Denim Clothing
• Eric Cartman, a main character in the TV series South Park
• Eric the Cavalier, a character in the TV series Dungeons & Dragons
• Eric Tiberius Duckman, the title character in the TV series Duckman
• Prince Eric, the love interest of Princess Ariel in the Disney movie, The Little Mermaid
• General Erich Von Klinkerhoffen, the boss of Colonel Kurt Von Strohm and Lieutenant Hubert Gruber in the TV series 'Allo 'Allo!
• Eric Murphy, a fictional character on the comedy-drama television series Entourage.
• Eric Northman, the love interest of Sookie Stackhouse in the Southern Vampire Mysteries novels and the TV series True Blood
• Eric Draven, a man brutally murdered that comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder in the movie The Crow
• Eric Thursley, a thirteen-year-old demonologist featured in Terry Pratchett's ninth Discworld novel Eric
• Eric is the name of all the pets of John Cleese's character in the Monty Python's "Fish Licence" sketch
• Eric is one of the twins Sam and Eric in Lord of the Flies by William Golding
• Eric, one of the Princes from the Chronicles of Amber
• Erik Von Darkmoor, a fictional character appearing in the novels of Raymond E. Feist
• Erik Lensherr, also known as Magneto in the Marvel Universe.
• Eric Foreman is a major character character from the TV series House M.D.
• Eric Forman is the main character in That 70s Show.
• Eric Myers, the Quantum Ranger, from Power Rangers Time Force.

See also[link]

Look up Eric or Erik in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

• Eriksgata

References[link]

Erik Segerstedt
Erik Segerstedt in Norrköping in 2009
Background information
Born	(1983-04-20) April 20, 1983 (age 29)
Origin	Uddevalla, Sweden
Genres	Pop, rock
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Sony BMG

Erik Segerstedt (born April 20, 1983 in Uddevalla) was the runner-up to Markus Fagervall on the third season of Swedish version of Idol 2006.^[1]

In 2007, he became part of the Swedish band E.M.D. alongside two other Idol contestants Danny Saucedo from Idol 2006 and Mattias Andréasson from Idol 2007.

[edit] Idol

Erik Segerstedt took part in Idol 2006 singing the following:

After having reached the final, he finished as runner-up to winner Markus Fagervall after declaration of the results of the public vote.

[edit] Post-Idol

Erik Segerstedt

Segerstedt was signed at Sony BMG and on February 21, 2007 his debut album A Different Shade was released. The album debuted at #2 on the Swedish albums chart and stayed at this position for a second week. The first single "I Can't say I'm Sorry" written by Andreas Carlsson peaked at #1 on the Swedish singles chart.

In 2007, Segerstedt formed the musical trio E.M.D. with Mattias Andréasson and Danny Saucedo and is still a member of the band.

Discography[link]

Solo work[link]

Studio albums

• 2007: A Different Shade

Singles

• 2007: "I Can't Say I'm Sorry"
• 2007: "How Did We Change"
• 2009: "Saturday Night"

E.M.D.[link]

Studio albums

• 2008: A State of Mind
  • 2009: A State of Mind (Deluxe Edition)
• 2009: Välkommen hem
• 2010: Rewind

Singles

• 2007: "All for Love"
• 2008: "Jennie Let Me Love You"
• 2008: "Alone"
• 2009: "Baby Goodbye"
• 2009: "Youngblood"
• 2009: "Välkommen hem
• 2010: "Save Tonight"
• 2010: "What Is Love"

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website

Tone Damli
Tone Damli
Background information
Birth name	Tone Damli Aaberge
Born	(1988-04-12) 12 April 1988 (age 24)
Origin	Sogndal, Norway
Genres	Pop
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Years active	2005–present

Tone Damli Aaberge (born 12 April 1988 in Sogndal) is a Norwegian singer. She became famous for being a contestant in the Norwegian version of the Idol series.^[1]

She was the runner-up in the Norwegian version of Idol in 2005, following Jorun Stiansen in the final. She has released four albums, Bliss, Sweet Fever, I Know, and Cocool.^[1] Bliss and I Know have been certified gold in Norway.

She contended in the Norwegian Eurovision Song Contest 2009 finals, with the song Butterflies, and ended up in the runner-up position yet again, this time following Alexander Rybak. She also finished third in the Norwegian version (second season) of Dancing with the Stars in 2006.^[1]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• 2005: Bliss
• 2007: Sweet Fever
• 2009: I Know
• 2010: Cocool
• 2012: Looking Back

Singles[link]

Filmography[link]

• 2006: Over the Hedge - Norwegian voice of "Heather"

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Tone Damli Aaberge

• Official website

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Erik Brynjolfsson is the Schussel Family Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, the Director of the MIT Center for Digital Business and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research and teaching focus on how businesses can effectively use information technology.

Brynjolfsson has made important contributions to the world of IT Productivity research and his research has been recognized with nine "best paper" awards by fellow academics, including the John DC Little Award for the best paper in Marketing Science. Brynjolfsson is the founder of two companies and has been awarded five U.S. patents. His recent research examines intangible assets, information worker productivity, the Long Tail in digital goods, and business process replication. At MIT, he teaches a class on "The Economics of Information: Strategy, Structure and Pricing" and hosts a related blog Economics of Information.

Brynjolfsson earned his A.B., Magna cum laude, and S.M. in Applied Mathematics and Decision Sciences at Harvard University. He received a Ph.D. in Managerial Economics from the MIT Sloan School of Management and has served on the faculties of MIT, Harvard and Stanford.

Brynjolfsson lectures and consults worldwide, and serves on corporate boards. He was also a contributing member to the Winter, 2004 Boston Ski and Sports Club (BSSC) Championship flag football team.

Works[link]

Computers, Productivity and Organizational Capital

• Brynjolfsson, Erik and Saunders, Adam (October 2009) Wired for Innovation: How Information Technology is Reshaping the Economy. The MIT Press. ISBN 0-262-01366-5
• Brynjolfsson, Erik and Hitt, Lorin (June 2003) "Computing Productivity: Firm-level Evidence,Review of Economics and Statistics.
• Brynjolfsson, Erik and Hitt, Lorin (Fall 2000) "Beyond Computation: Information Technology, Organizational Transformation and Business Performance," Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 23-48.
• Bresnahan, Timothy, Brynjolfsson, Erik and Hitt, Lorin (February, 2002) "Information Technology, Workplace Organization and the Demand for Skilled Labor: Firm Level Evidence" Quarterly Journal of Economics, Vol. 117, pp. 339-376.
• Brynjolfsson, Erik, Hitt, Lorin and Yang, Shinkyu (2002)"Intangible Assets: Computers and Organizational Capital", Brookings Papers on Economic Activity: Macroeconomics, 137-199.

Bundling and Pricing of Information Goods

• Bakos, Yannis and Brynjolfsson, Erik (December, 1999) "Bundling Information Goods: Pricing, Profits and Efficiency", Management Science, Vol. 45, No. 12, pp. 1613-1630.
• Bakos, Yannis and Brynjolfsson, Erik (January, 2000) "Bundling and Competition on the Internet", Marketing Science, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 63-82.

Internet Commerce and the Long Tail

• Brynjolfsson, Erik, Smith, Michael and Hu, Yu (November, 2003) "Consumer Surplus in the Digital Economy: Estimating the Value of Increased Product Variety at Online Booksellers," Management Science, Vol 49, No. 11.
• Brynjolfsson, Erik, Hu, Yu and Rahman, Mohammad (November, 2009) "Battle of the Retail Channels: How Product Selection and Geography Drive Cross-channel Competition", Management Science, Vol. 55, No. 11.
• Brynjolfsson, Erik, Hu, Yu and Simester, Dunan (2006) "Goodbye Pareto Principle, Hello Long Tail: The Effect of Search Costs on the Concentration of Product Sales"

External links[link]

• Brynjolfsson's MIT Web Site with links to research papers.
• Economics of Information Blog
• Profile in Business Week, September 29, 2003. (“If e-business had an oracle, Erik Brynjolfsson would be the anointed.”)
• Profile in Optimize, October, 2005. (Brynjolfsson ranked second in research study of “most influential academics of business technology”)
• Profile in Supply Chain Management, January, 2006.
• CIO Insight Interview, “Expert Voice: Erik Brynjolfsson on Organizational Capital” October, 2001.
• Profile in Informationweek, April 17, 2000. (“When it comes to explaining the relationship between IT and worker productivity--bandwagon jumpers like Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan notwithstanding--the generally acknowledged expert in the field is Erik Brynjolfsson…”)

Erik Spoelstra

Head coach
Personal information
Born	(1970-11-01) November 1, 1970 (age 41) Evanston, Illinois
Career information
College	University of Portland
Career history
As coach:
1997–2008	Miami Heat (assistant)
2008–present	Miami Heat

Erik Spoelstra (born November 1, 1970) is an American professional basketball coach and the current head coach of the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat. He is the first Filipino-American head coach in the NBA,^[1] as well as the first Filipino-American head coach of any North American professional sports team.^[2] From 2001 to 2008, he served as assistant coach/director of scouting for the team.^[3][4] He coached the Heat to 148 wins and three playoff appearances, including a trip to the 2011 NBA Finals, in his first three seasons.

Personal life[link]

He is the son of Dutch-Irish-American Jon Spoelstra, who was an NBA executive for the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Buffalo Braves and New Jersey Nets,^[3] and the grandson of the late Watson Spoelstra, a sportswriter in the Detroit area.^[5] His mother, Elisa Celino, is from San Pablo, Laguna in the Philippines.^[6][7]

Early life[link]

Spoelstra^[8] grew up in Portland, Oregon, where he graduated from Jesuit High School in 1988 and from the University of Portland in 1992.^[9]

At the University of Portland, Spoelstra was the Pilots' starting point guard for four years, averaging 9.2 points, 4.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game, and was named the West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. He is a member of Portland's 1,000-point club. Spoelstra was on the court as Hank Gathers collapsed and died during the 1990 WCC Tournament.

After graduation from college, he spent two years as a player/coach for TuS Herten (later the Herten Ruhr Devils / Hertener Löwen), a German professional team.

Miami Heat[link]

Spoelstra joined the Heat staff in 1995 as the team's video coordinator. After two years, he was named assistant coach/video coordinator, then promoted to assistant coach/advance scout in 1999. He became the assistant coach/director of scouting in 2001. He was cited by Sports Illustrated (May 30, 2005) for honing star guard Dwyane Wade’s "shooting balance and smoothing out his release after the Flash’s return from the Athens Olympics."^[10]

Spoelstra was an assistant coach with the Miami Heat when they won the 2006 NBA Finals by defeating the Dallas Mavericks, overcoming a 0-2 deficit.

In April 2008, Spoelstra was named successor to Pat Riley as head coach of the Miami Heat. In naming Spoelstra as head coach, Riley said: "This game is now about younger coaches who are technologically skilled, innovative, and bring fresh new ideas. That's what we feel we are getting with Erik Spoelstra. He's a man that was born to coach."^[11] Riley also noted: "A lot of players want the discipline; they will play [hard] for Spoelstra, because they respect him."^[12]

Spoelstra coached the Heat to the NBA Finals in 2011 where they lost 4-2 against the Dallas Mavericks.

On December 16, 2011, he received a contract extension.^[13]

Head coaching record[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Erik Spoelstra

• ErikSpoelstra.com
• Kevin Arnovitz, "The Mystery Guest Arrives," ESPN.com, June 1, 2011.