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Zac Cimi
Zac is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Zachary or Zechariah. It may refer to: People * Zac Alexander (born 1989), Australian professional squash player * Zac Brooks (born 1993), American National Football League player * Zac Brown (born 1978), lead singer and guitarist of the American country music band Zac Brown Band * Zac Champion (born 1984), American football player * Zac Clarke (born 1990), Australian rules footballer * Zac Curtis (born 1992), American Major League Baseball pitcher * Zac Dalpe (born 1989), Canadian National Hockey League player * Zac Dawson (born 1986), Australian rules footballer * Zac Derr, American football player * Zac Dysert (born 1990), American National Football League quarterback * Zac Efron (born 1987), American actor and singer * Zac Elkin (born 1991), South African cricketer * Zac Evans (born 1991), Welsh footballer * Zac Farro (born 1990), American musician * Zac Foley (1970–2002), British musician, bass guitari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypocorism
A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek ; sometimes also ''hypocoristic''), or pet name, is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as ''Izzy'' for Isabel or ''Bob (given name), Bob'' for Robert, or it may be unrelated. Origins and usage Etymologically, the term ''hypocorism'' is from Ancient Greek (), from (), meaning 'to call by endearing names'. The prefix refers in this case to creating a diminutive, something that is smaller in a tender or affectionate sense; the root originates in the Greek for 'to caress' or 'to treat with tokens of affection', and is related to the words () 'boy, youth' and () 'girl, young woman'. In linguistics, the term can be used more specifically to refer to the Morphology (linguistics), morphological process by which the standard form of the word is transformed into a form denoting affection, or to words resulting from this process. In English, a word is often clipping (morphology), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Foley
EMF are an English alternative rock band from Cinderford, Gloucestershire, who came to prominence at the beginning of the 1990s. During their initial eight-year run, from 1989 to 1997, the band released three studio albums before a hiatus. Their first single, " Unbelievable", reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and was a number 1 hit on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Their debut album, '' Schubert Dip'', went to number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. In April 2022, EMF released their first album of new material in 27 years, ''Go Go Sapiens''. Biography Formation (1989) All the members of the band were relatively well known in the Forest of Dean music scene before forming EMF in Cinderford in October 1989. Keyboard player Derry Brownson had formed a band called Flowerdrum but left to join bass guitarist Zac Foley, drummer Marc Decloedt, DJ Milf, and singer James Atkin as EMF. Ian Dench was the last to join, having already tasted moderate success as a guitarist for Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Rinaldo
Zachary Rinaldo (born June 15, 1990) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, Arizona Coyotes, Nashville Predators and Calgary Flames. He is known for his rough and physical style of play and for being an enforcer. He is currently serving as Head Coach of the Pelham Panthers of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. Playing career Rinaldo grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, and played his minor AAA hockey for the Hamilton Reps, Cambridge Hawks, Notre Dame Hounds and Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA). He is of Italian ancestry. After his minor midget season with the Jr. Bulldogs, Rinaldo was drafted by the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 14th round, 270th overall, in 2006. He spent the following season with the Hamilton Red Wings Jr. A. club in 2006–07 before joining the Majors in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Purton
Zac Purton (born 3 January 1983) is an Australian jockey who has won the most races in Hong Kong racing history and won the Hong Kong Jockeys' Championship on seven occasions. Purton is married to Nicole Purton, the daughter of Hall of Fame jockey Jim Cassidy. Zac and Nicole have two children, Cash and Roxy. Purton has won all four of the Hong Kong International Races at least once and the all-important Hong Kong Derby twice. Lauded for his tactical awareness and race planning, Zac Purton is renowned for his toughness in a finish and his superb balance, making him one of the all-time greats. In the saddle, he has few weaknesses, and is an astute operator when it comes to off-track aspects of decision-making and relationship-building in Hong Kong. Background and early years From a non-racing background, Purton spent most of his childhood and teenage years in the sleepy coastal town of Coffs Harbour, on the New South Wales mid-north coast in Australia. He also spen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Posen
Zachary E. Posen (; born October 24, 1980) is an American fashion designer. Early life Zachary E. Posen was born and raised in a American Jews, Jewish family in New York City, residing in the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan. He is the son of Susan (née Orzack), a corporate lawyer, and Stephen Arnold Posen, an artist. He has family roots in Shklow, Belarus, and Żychlin, Poland. His interest in fashion design started early, and as a child he would steal yarmulkes from his grandparents' synagogue to make ball dresses for dolls. He attended Saint Ann's School (Brooklyn), Saint Ann's School, a private school in Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn and in his sophomore year interned with fashion designer Nicole Miller. As a teen, he also won a Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Scholastic Art and Writing Award. At age 16 he enrolled in the pre-college program at Parsons The New School for Design. He graduated from Saint Ann's in 1999. For three years, Posen was mentored by curator Ric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Morris
Zachary Clegg Morris (born 4 September 1978) is an English former cricketer who played first-class and List A one-day cricket for Hampshire, in addition to playing for the England under-19 cricket team. Cricket career Morris was born in Barnsley in September 1978. He first came to the attention of Yorkshire-based cricket coach Jack Sokell, who bought him to the attention of Yorkshire. He played for the Yorkshire Second XI, and between 1996 and 1998 he played Youth Test and One Day International cricket for the England under-19 cricket team. He joined Hampshire ahead of the 1998 season, alongside his brother, Alex, and Yorkshire seamer Peter Hartley. He made his debut for Hampshire in a first-class match against Gloucestershire at Southampton in the 1998 County Championship, with him making a second first-class appearance in the 1999 County Championship against Northamptonshire. Having begun his career as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, he later switched to become a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac MacMath
Zachary Michael MacMath (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. He was drafted No. 5 overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by the Philadelphia Union. Early and personal life MacMath was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, the son of Marcia and Gary MacMath. MacMath is Jewish. His mother is Jewish, his father is Catholic, and MacMath himself practices Judaism. He had a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth El, a Reform synagogue in his hometown. He attended the St. Petersburg High School in his hometown as a freshman, and then attended the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He was a two-time ''Parade'' magazine High School All-American soccer goalkeeper. Club career College and amateur MacMath attended the University of Maryland, where he was first choice goalkeeper for three seasons, winning a national title and numerous individual awards along the way. It was during this time that he had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Lubin
Zac Lubin (born August 19, 1989) is an American former professional soccer player. Career College and amateur Lubin spent his entire college career at Saint Martin's University. He made a total of 67 appearances for the Saints and finished with a 2.17 Goals Against Average. He also played in the Premier Development League for Kitsap Pumas and Seattle Sounders FC U-23. Professional In 2014, Lubin joined Swedish club IFK Luleå where he made 20 appearances. On March 20, he signed with USL club Tulsa Roughnecks FC. He made his debut for the club a week later in a 1–1 draw against Oklahoma City Energy FC. Lubin signed with Swope Park Rangers on December 16, 2015. On February 6, 2018, Lubin signed with the Phoenix Rising FC of the United Soccer League. On June 30, 2018, Lubin was loaned to the Seattle Sounders FC of the MLS for their match against the Portland Timbers. Two of Seattle's three goalkeepers were injured, therefore prompting the emergency loan of Lubin. Coac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Kristofak
Zachary Kristofak (born December 8, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels. Amateur career Kristofak attended George Walton Comprehensive High School in Marietta, Georgia. The Atlanta Braves selected him in the 37th round of the 2016 MLB draft, but he did not sign and instead enrolled at the University of Georgia, where he played college baseball for the Georgia Bulldogs. In three seasons with the Bulldogs, Kristofak had a 12–3 win–loss record, a 4.29 earned run average, and 12 saves. In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Professional career The Los Angeles Angels drafted Kristofak in the 14th round, with the 421st overall selection of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. After he signed with the Angels, Kristofak pitched for the Orem Owlz of the Rookie-level Pioneer League. He did not p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Kerin
Zachary Todd Kerin (born August 13, 1991) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Toledo. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Early life Kerin attended Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, Ohio, where he was a first-team All-district and special mention All-state offensive lineman as a senior. On defense, he collected 55 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was selected to play in the North-South All-Star Game. He committed to play college football at Toledo on February 4, 2009. College career Kerin played college football at Toledo from 2009 to 2013, where he was selected to the All-MAC team three consecutive seasons in 2011 (1st team), 2012 (1st team) and 2013 (2nd team). He appeared in 50 career games, earning 38 career starts while not missing a single game over the final three years of his collegiate career. In 2013, he was a key part of the offense that ranked third i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Holtzman
Zac Holtzman is an American guitarist and co-founder of the band Dengue Fever. He also played Dr. San in the web series On Cinema, At The Cinema. Dieselhed From 1989 to 2000 Holtzman was guitarist, co-vocalist, and co-songwriter for the group Dieselhed, a San Francisco-based rock band. Dengue Fever Holtzman formed Dengue Fever in 2001 with his brother, Ethan Holtzman. In the 1990s Ethan became interested in Cambodian pop and rock through the compilation album '' Cambodian Rocks'' and eventually visited the country, returning with several cassette tapes he purchased there. Some time later, Ethan heard Zac listening to the same music and had an idea for a band based on the psychedelic, surf, garage rock and pop of pre-Khmer Rouge Cambodia. Other ventures Holtzman plays Luther "Dr. San" Sanchez on the Adult Swim comedy web series A web series (also known as webseries, short-form series, and web show) is a series of short scripted or non-scripted online videos, generally in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Henderson
Zachary Ryall Henderson (October 14, 1955 – April 20, 2020) was an American professional football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for four years. Henderson played defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts from 1978 to 1983. Henderson also played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and in the United States Football League for the Tampa Bay Bandits. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma, where he was a two-time All-American The All-America designation is an annual honor bestowed on outstanding athletes in the United States who are considered to be among the best athletes in their respective sport. Individuals receiving this distinction are typically added to an Al .... He died in Oklahoma City on April 20, 2020. References External linksCollege Bio 1955 births 2020 deaths People from Jena, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana All-American c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
