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Shak (other)
Shak may refer to: * ''The Shak'', a television series * Shak ( he, ש"ך, link=no), acronymic name given to Shabbatai ha-Kohen (1621–1662) * Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK), American restaurant chain People Given name * Shak Adams (born 1998), American soccer player Surname * Beth Shak (born 1969), American poker player *Dan Shak (born 1959), American poker player *Steve Shak Steve Shak (born February 8, 1978 in Cerritos, California) is a retired American soccer player. He currently works for Northwestern Mutual. Previously Shak was an assistant coach with the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division. He also join ... (born 1978), American soccer player * Therese Wai Han Shak (1932–2010), Hong Kong teacher and nonprofit executive See also * Shack (other) * Shaki (other) * Shaq (other) {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shak
''The Shak'' was an Australian children's television program broadcast on the Nine Network. Its four hosts, Curio (Drew Jarvis), Nitro (Beau Walker), Picasso ( Kendal Nagorcka) and Eco ( Jacqueline Duncan) answered viewer questions, queries, dares and challenges in an entertaining and educational manner. Each host's name relates to their personality and the type of stories they present. Viewers sent questions and suggestions to the presenters via the shows website. Production The series was filmed, for the main part, at a studio resembling a large shed or shack, hence the name "Shak", it decorated with all manner of objects. The characters arrived via a prop of a wave, and exited through a door on the other side of the shack. They were known as 'Shaksters', as were the viewers. Other filming was done at various attractions and locations on the Gold Coast where the Shak was set, with Dreamworld being a regular filming spot. In 2006, the filming was done at Sea World but in e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shabbatai Ha-Kohen
Shabbatai ben Meir HaKohen ( he, שבתי בן מאיר הכהן; 1621–1662) was a noted 17th century talmudist and halakhist. He became known as the ''Shakh'' ( he, ש"ך), which is an abbreviation of his most important work, ''Siftei Kohen'' ( he, שפתי כהן) (literally ''Lips of the Priest'') on the Shulchan Aruch. Biography Shabbatai HaKohen was born either in Amstibovo or in Vilna, Lithuania in 1621 and died at Holleschau, Moravia on the 1st of Adar, 1662. He first studied with his father and in 1633 he entered the yeshivah of Rabbi Joshua Höschel ben Joseph at Tykotzin, moving later to Cracow and Lublin, where he studied under Naphtali Cohen. Returning to Vilna, he married the daughter of the wealthy Shimon Wolf, a great-grandson of Moses Isserles, and shortly after was appointed to the Beit Din as one of the assistants of Moses ben Isaac Judah Lima, author of '' Chelkat Mechokek''. In 1655, during fighting between Polish forces and the invading Swedish army ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is an American fast casual restaurant chain based in New York City. It started out as a hot dog cart inside Madison Square Park in 2001, and its popularity steadily grew. In 2004, it received a permit to open a permanent kiosk within the park, expanding its menu from New York–style hot dogs to one with hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and its namesake milkshakes. Since its founding, it has been one of the fastest-growing food chains, eventually becoming a public company filing for an initial public offering of stock in late 2014. The offering priced on January 29, 2015; the initial price of its shares was at $21, immediately rising by 123% to $47 on their first day of trading. Shake Shack Inc. owns and operates over 400 locations globally. History Early beginnings and concept In 2000, New York City began the rebuilding of Madison Square Park, which had fallen into a state of disrepair and misuse. As part of the redevelopment, restaurateur Danny Meyer helped spear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shak Adams
Shakeem "Shak" Adams (born September 7, 1998) is an American professional soccer player. Playing career Youth, college and amateur Shak played youth soccer at Tennessee Soccer Club, before playing college soccer at Florida Gulf Coast University from 2016 to 2019. During his time with the Eagles, Adams made 71 appearances, scoring 23 goals and tallying 16 assists. Whilst at college, Adams played in the USL League Two with Nashville SC U23 in 2017 and Seattle Sounders FC U-23 in 2019. MLS SuperDraft On January 13, 2020, Adams was selected 54th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Nashville SC. However, he was released by the club in late February. FC Tucson On February 27, 2020, Adams signed with USL League One side FC Tucson. He made his professional debut on July 25, 2020, appearing as a 70th-minute substitute in a 2–1 win over Fort Lauderdale CF. Charleston Battery On January 20, 2022, Adams made the move to USL Championship side Charleston Battery The Charleston B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beth Shak
Beth Shak (born November 8, 1969) is an American professional poker player, who has been playing professionally since 2004. She is also an entrepreneur and philanthropist as well as a shoe and handbag expert. Shak ran a private vintage designer clothing business for 10 years. Her most recent project is a custom designed poker chip set currently on pre-order at her website. Listed as one of the most attractive poker players Shak has appeared in the World Series of Poker, CBS, Playboy's Poker Tournament, "Aces & Angels" at the Playboy Mansion, YRB Magazine's "Rock It" fashion spread, Social Life magazine, Shoeholics magazine, ''Good Morning America'', '' The View'', AOL.com's '' You've Got'', ''The Today Show'' and ''MTV Cribs''. Shak has been featured on several television programs, including ''20/20'', ''Celebrity Nightmares'', ''Millionaire Matchmaker'', ''Poker After Dark'' and ''NY Ink''. She has been a contributing writer to ''Cosmopolitan'' and '' PhillyMag'' and has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Shak
Daniel Shak (born May 7, 1959) is an American semi-professional poker player and hedge fund manager known for his accomplishments in high buy-in poker events. Poker career Prior to poker, Shak was a trader on the New York Mercantile and Commodities Exchange (COMEX). In 2002, Shak established SHK Asset Management, a hedge fund focused on gold futures. He began seriously focusing on poker in 2004. In 2005, he had his first World Series of Poker cash totaling $45,000. He has been active on the circuit since and came close to winning his first WSOP bracelet in 2010 when he came in second to Chris Bell at the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-low Split-8 or Better event. Shak has participated in the World Poker Tour, though he has been less successful. He cashed for $70,000 at the 2007 North American Poker Championships in Ontario. Shak has been most successful at the Aussie Millions where he scored his biggest cash for $1,107,553 at 2010 $100,000 buy in event. In March 2013, Shak won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Shak
Steve Shak (born February 8, 1978 in Cerritos, California) is a retired American soccer player. He currently works for Northwestern Mutual. Previously Shak was an assistant coach with the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division. He also joined the North Carolina State coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach in 2013. A former UCLA college standout and Major League Soccer number one draft pick, Shak spent four years in the American top league with the MetroStars and with Colorado Rapids, but with the exception of a brief stint in Sweden, spent the majority of his career in the USL, including extended periods with the Virginia Beach Mariners and the Eagles. Career College Shak played college soccer at UCLA, where he started out as a walk-on and became a starter, helping the Bruins to the College Cup in 1997. He also played for the United States at under-23 level. Professional With the MetroStars coming off the worst season in MLS history in 1999, they were given the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Therese Wai Han Shak
Therese Wai Han Shak (traditional: 石慧嫻) is the founder of the Ming-Ai (London) Institute. Shak's origins in mainland China, inherited wealth, connections to the Catholic Church and passion for contemporary education allowed her to become highly influential in Chinese educational reform and China–United Kingdom relations, UK-China relations. Childhood Born in south central China on 18 March 1932, at birth Shak's name was originally Lee Ho-Yee. She was baptized in 1942 when she was ten years old and thereafter had her name changed. Therese was baptised by Rev. Edmund Sullivan at St. Therese's Church, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The surname "Shak" was acquired through her stepfather Shak Chung-Shan (traditional: 石鐘山) (Christian name: Joseph Stephen Shak). The fate of Therese's biological father Lee Shui-Chuen (Chinese: 李小泉) is unknown. Therese's mother, Shak Wong Fung-Lin (traditional: 石黃鳳蓮), married Shak Chung-Shan before moving with Therese and her sister and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
