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Jez (nickname)
As a nickname, Jez most commonly is a diminutive form of the given name Jeremy (roughly homophonous to "Jers" in non-rhotic accents), Jezebel, Jeremiah, Jerahmeel, and Jezreel. The Jez nickname can often be extended to form other nicknames, still based on the name Jezreel, such as Jezza or Jezzie. It may refer to: People with the nickname * Jez Alborough (born 1959), English writer and illustrator * Jez Butterworth (born 1969), English playwright, screenwriter and director * Jez Coad, English record producer and musician * Jez George (born 1970), English football manager and executive * Jez Lowe (born 1955), English folk singer-songwriter * Jez Moxey (born 1963), English football executive * Jez Nelson, British jazz broadcaster and television producer * Jez San (born 1966), English programmer * Jez Strode (born 1958), English drummer * Jez Williams (born 1970), English musician * Jez Wilson (born 1979), English boxer Fictional characters with the nickname * Jeremy U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickname
A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is distinct from both pseudonym and stage name, and also from a title (for example, City of Fountains), although there may be overlap in these concepts. Etymology The compound word ''ekename'', literally meaning "additional name", was attested as early as 1303. This word was derived from the Old English phrase ''eac'' "also", related to ''eacian'' "to increase". By the 15th century, the misdivision of the syllables of the phrase "an ekename" led to its rephrasing as "a nekename". Though the spelling has changed, the pronunciation and meaning of the word have remained relatively stable ever since. Conventions in various languages English nicknames are generally represented in quotes between the bearer's first and last names (e.g., '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez San
Jeremy Elliott "Jez" San OBE (born 29 March 1966) is an English game programmer and entrepreneur who founded Argonaut Software as a teenager in the 1980s. He is best known for the 1986 Atari ST game ''Starglider'' and helping to design the Super FX chip used in ''Star Fox'' for the Super NES. Early career San received his first computer, a TRS-80, at the age of twelve in 1978 from his father, who had a career in exporting the belongings of immigrants at the time. San first became interested in video game development at a young age after playing a Multi-user dungeon (MUD) in the 1970s. Within a year he taught himself assembly language for several microprocessors. San founded Argonaut Software as a teenager in high school at JFS as a way to get software consulting jobs with large companies. He worked on security systems with British Telecom and Acorn. In 1984, he started developing his first game, '' Skyline Attack'' for the Commodore 64, and also co-wrote a book, ''Quantum The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mice And Murder
A mouse ( : mice) is a small rodent. Characteristically, mice are known to have a pointed snout, small rounded ears, a body-length scaly tail, and a high breeding rate. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse (''Mus musculus''). Mice are also popular as pets. In some places, certain kinds of field mice are locally common. They are known to invade homes for food and shelter. Mice are typically distinguished from rats by their size. Generally, when a muroid rodent is discovered, its common name includes the term ''mouse'' if it is smaller, or ''rat'' if it is larger. The common terms ''rat'' and ''mouse'' are not taxonomically specific. Typical mice are classified in the genus ''Mus'', but the term ''mouse'' is not confined to members of ''Mus'' and can also apply to species from other genera such as the deer mouse, ''Peromyscus''. Domestic mice sold as pets often differ substantially in size from the common house mouse. This is attributable to breeding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice City
''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' is a 2002 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the fourth main entry in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, following 2001's ''Grand Theft Auto III'', and the sixth instalment overall. Set in 1986 within the fictional Vice City (based on Miami and Miami Beach), the single-player story follows mobster Tommy Vercetti's rise to power after being released from prison and becoming caught up in an ambushed drug deal. While seeking out those responsible, he slowly builds a criminal empire by seizing power from other criminal organisations in the city. The game is played from a third-person perspective and its world is navigated on foot or by vehicle. The open world design lets the player freely roam Vice City, consisting of two main islands. The game's plot is based on multiple real-world people and events in Miami such as Cubans, Haitians, and biker gangs, the 1980s crack epidemic, the Mafioso drug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kingdom Keepers
''Kingdom Keepers'' is a series of children's novels written by American author Ridley Pearson. The ''New York Times'' Bestselling series is published through Disney Editions and Disney Hyperion, and the first book was released on August 29, 2005. Its plot follows the adventures of five teens who, by day, are holographic hosts in the Disney Theme Parks. By night, they battle Disney villains to keep them from taking control of the parks, the Disney entertainment empire, and the world. The series' franchise also includes several other elements such as an online game and an interactive educational tour provided for school groups through Disney's Youth Education Series. Synopsis ''Disney after Dark'' Five young teens, Finn, Willa, Charlene, Maybeck, and Philby, have been selected to serve as holographic theme park guides, Disney Hosts Interactives (DHI), in Walt Disney World. Thanks to an ability programmed in their virtual avatars by the Imagineers of Disney in the DHI technolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Usborne
'' Peep Show'' is a British sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. The series follows the lives of two men from their twenties to thirties who live in a flat in Croydon, London. Mark Corrigan (Mitchell), who has steady employment for most of the series, and his lodger, Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne (Webb), an unemployed would-be musician, are the main characters of the show. It was shown on Channel 4 from 2003 to 2015. Major characters Characters appear in all series unless otherwise specified. Mark Corrigan Mark Corrigan (portrayed by David Mitchell) is the miserly, vindictive owner of the flat (in Apollo House) which he shares with Jeremy. Mark is portrayed to be responsible, articulate (both in his inner thoughts and his outer speech) and relatively intelligent, at least compared to most of the other characters. He is also pessimistic, unhappy and socially and sexually awkward. He had a miserable upbringing, and is terrified of his father, who is gruff and difficult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez Wilson
Jeremy "Jez" Wilson (born 22 June 1979) is a British professional boxer who fights at middleweight. He is originally from Wolverhampton but has been based in Sheffield for his entire career. Wilson's interest in boxing started as a teenager but he was a relative latecomer to the professional ranks, turning professional at 27. He made his debut at the Grosvenor Hotel in Sheffield in April 2007 and stopped Peter Cannon in round five. Since then, he has suffered a series of injuries and has also seen his career slowed down by multiple pull-outs by opponents. Being a bit more active in 2012–13 saw him pick up the BBBofC Central Area and British Masters middleweight titles. In April 2014, Wilson faced John Ryder in a British title eliminator at the York Hall, Bethnal Green. Ryder stopped him in the ninth round, breaking his jaw in two places. Wilson returned in September 2015, beating Dan Blackwell on points. In November 2015, Wilson challenged for Lewis Taylor's English middle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez Williams
Jeremy Francis "Jez" Williams (born 18 February 1970) is the guitarist/songwriter of Doves. He was born in Manchester, England, and is the twin brother of bandmate Andy and the son of noted modernist architect Desmond Williams. Before their incarnation as Doves, the three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub. His earlier bands include Metro Trinity, whose first EP called "Die Young" was released in 1987 on Cafetieria Records, based in Hulme, Manchester. Members also included Tim Whiteley, Colin Rocks, Pete Zichovitch and Jonny Male, who later became the main songwriter/guitarist in the band Republica. Williams played guitar on Republica's debut album ''Republica. While Doves were on a hiatus between 2010 and 2020, Jez and Andy Williams formed a side project called Black Rivers, releasing a self-titled album in February 2015. As well as playing guitar, Jez sings backing vocals and also takes lead vocals on some songs; the B-side "Your Shadow Lay Across My L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez Strode
Kajagoogoo were a British new wave band, best known for their 1983 hit single "Too Shy", which reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart, and the Top 10 in numerous other countries. History Beginnings (1978–1982) Formed in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, in 1978, the band were originally known as Art Nouveau, a four-piece avant-garde group, with Nick Beggs on bass guitar, Steve Askew on lead guitar, Stuart Croxford Neale on keyboards, and Jez Strode on drums. Art Nouveau released a track called "The Fear Machine", which sold a few hundred copies and enjoyed airtime on John Peel's show. In spite of the song's success, the band failed to secure a record deal during this period. In 1981, Art Nouveau advertised for a new lead singer. They ultimately auditioned and chose Christopher Hamill, who then went under the stage name Limahl (an anagram of his surname). The group renamed themselves Kajagoogoo, a name coined phonetically from the first sounds that many infants make. Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez Nelson
Jeremy Nelson MBE (born 1 April 1964) is a jazz broadcaster and television producer. Education Nelson was educated at Dulwich College (a boys' independent school in Dulwich, South London) and at King's College London, where he first began to DJ. Career After working on several pirate jazz radio stations, including KJazz, he joined the newly licensed Jazz FM in the late 80s. Having left Jazz FM in 1991, Nelson joined Kiss 100 and, along with former colleagues Sonita Alleyne and Chris Philips, founded the media production company Somethin' Else. The business has become the largest independent radio production company in the UK and is a leading cross-platform content producer. In 2009, Nelson succeeded Alleyne as CEO of Somethin' Else. He has also presented many BBC television and radio programmes, including ''It'll Never Work? ''It'll Never Work?'' is a television programme for children showcasing new inventions and developments in scientific technology. Produced by Roy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy (name)
Jeremy ( ) is an English-language masculine given name. Its meaning is "God will uplift" or "God will unloosen" in various interpretations. The name "Jeremy" is the diminutive, anglicized form of the given name Jeremiah. Notable people with the name include: In arts and entertainment *Jeremy Beadle (1948–2008), English television presenter, writer and producer *Jeremy Bowen, Welsh journalist * Jeremy Brett (1933–1995), English actor *Jeremy Brock, actor and director *Jeremy Bulloch, English actor *Jez Butterworth, English playwright, screenwriter, and film director *Jeremy Camp, Christian musician *Jeremy Clarkson, English broadcaster * Jaz (Jeremy) Coleman, English musician *Jeremy Davis, bassist for American rock band Paramore *Jeremy Deller, English artist *Jeremy Edwards, English television actor * Jeremy Fall, American editor in chief of Cliché Magazine * Jeremy Filsell, English pianist and composer * Jem Finer, English musician with The Pogues * Jeremy Gable, Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jez Moxey
Jeremy Derek "Jez" Moxey (born 19 April 1963) is an English who is the chief executive officer of Burton Albion. He has previously occupied significant posts with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City and Norwich City. Career Moxey, a basketball player in his youth, ran a sports marketing business, a basketball franchise, spent five years as general manager of Partick Thistle, and worked with Rangers, before his appointment as chief executive of Stoke City in 1995. He was responsible for the construction of and move to the Britannia Stadium in 1997, and led the negotiations which saw an Icelandic consortium purchase a controlling interest in the club. Moxey joined Wolverhampton Wanderers as chief executive and, by extension, a director of the club in June 2000, roles he held until 2016. During his time at the club they were twice promoted to the Premier League but never sustained that position for more than three seasons. Moxey was very unpopular with Wolves fans, with a vocal ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
