title: New York Life Insurance Company

abstract: New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC) is the third-largest life insurance company and the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States, and is ranked #71 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations by total revenue. In 2023, NYLIC achieved the best possible ratings by the four independent rating companies. Other New York Life affiliates provide an array of securities products and services, as well as institutional and retail mutual funds.

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# New York Life Insurance Company

**New York Life Insurance Company** (**NYLIC**) is the third-largest life insurance company and the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States, and is ranked #71 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations by total revenue. In 2023, NYLIC achieved the best possible ratings by the four independent rating companies (Standard & Poor's, AM Best, Moody's and Fitch Ratings). Other New York Life affiliates provide an array of securities products and services, as well as institutional and retail mutual funds.

## History

### Early history

New York Life Insurance Company first opened in Manhattan's Financial District as *Nautilus Mutual Life* in 1841, 10 years after the first life insurance charter was granted in the United States. Originally chartered in 1841, the company also sold fire and marine insurance. The company's first president, James De Peyster Ogden, was appointed in 1845. Nautilus renamed itself New York Life Insurance Company in 1845 to concentrate on its life insurance business.

In its early years (1846–1848) the company, along with other insurance companies of the day including Aetna and US Life, insured the lives of slaves for their owners. By 1847 these accounted for onethird of New York Life's policies. The board of trustees voted to end the sale of insurance policies on slaves in 1848. The company also sold policies to soldiers and civilians involved in combat during the American Civil War and paid claims under a flag of truce during that time. In the late 1800s, the company began employing female agents.

New York Life continued to grow throughout its first 100 years as the national population and the market for life insurance increased. New York Life's growth was in part fueled by its introduction of a system by which the company used agents to find new business. In 1892, company President John A. McCall introduced the branch office system: offices that served as liaisons between New York and field agents.

In 1894, the company became the first US-based insurance provider to offer life insurance to women at the same cost as men; social reformer Susan B. Anthony was one of the company's first female policyholders. In 1896, New York Life became the first company to insure people with disabilities or in hazardous occupations.

### 20th century

The New York Life Building at 51 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, designed by American architect Cass Gilbert, opened in December 1928. The company moved into the 34-story skyscraper in 1929. Later that year, New York Life's assets survived the stock market crash; state regulation and company investing policy had led New York Life to invest in government bonds and real estate, not common stocks.

Following World War II, New York Life further diversified; it invested in real estate development in the late 1940s and launched a mortgage-loan program for veterans in 1946. In 1957, New York Life hired one of the industry's first black agents, Cirilo McSween. In the 1970s, New York Life began selling annuities and mutual funds. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, as other mutual life insurance companies became publicly traded corporations, New York Life remained a mutual company. New York Life entered the Mexican market in 1999 when it acquired Seguros Monterrey from Aetna.

### Recent history

New York Life, along with other insurance companies, relaxed the claims process for missing persons in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Fearful of the stability of the market during the two years prior to the financial crisis of 2007–2008, New York Life moved its cash into other investments such as treasury bonds. In the ensuing financial crisis, New York Life Insurance Company rejected assistance from the U.S. Treasury Department.

Following the 2013 acquisition of Dexia Asset Management, later renamed Candriam Investors Group, New York Life Investments became one of the largest asset managers worldwide, with access to markets in Europe, Asia and Australia, in addition to the United States.

In November 2021, the company announced that company president Craig DeSanto was replacing CEO Ted Mathas. The transition was finalized in April 2022, and Mathas stayed with the company as a non-executive chairman.

## Operations

As of 2016, New York Life Insurance Company was the country's third-largest life insurance company. A mutual insurance company, New York Life is owned by its policyholders and has no outside shareholders. As a mutual, New York Life distributes a portion of its earnings to eligible policyholders as annual dividends. As of 2016, the company has paid a dividend every year since 1854. Through Seguros Monterrey New York Life, the company offers insurance in Mexico.

New York Life's core product is whole life insurance, a type of life insurance offering lifelong protection that builds cash value over time. New York Life also sells term life insurance, universal life insurance, variable universal life insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities and disability insurance. The company operates New York Life Direct, selling direct-to-consumer policies, and is the exclusive life insurance partner of the AARP.

### Asset management businesses

New York Life Investments is a subsidiary global asset management business which serves both institutional and retail clients. It ranks No. 26 by total worldwide institutional assets under management, according to *Pensions & Investments'* Largest Money Managers Survey 2017.

The group manages money through independent investment boutiques. These boutiques include:

* Ausbil, an Australian investment boutique specializing in equities
* Candriam Investors Group, which focuses on high yield, absolute return, emerging debt, sustainable investments and asset allocation strategies
* Credit Value Partners, which specializes in opportunistic, distressed debt and high-yield corporate credit
* GoldPoint Partners, a private equity firm
* IndexIQ, which specializes in exchange-traded funds and alternative investment strategies
* MacKay Shields, an asset management firm that focuses on income generation and offers capital growth through mutual and hedge funds
* Madison Capital Funding, which provides financing to private equity firms
* Private Advisors, an asset manager specializing in hedge funds and private equity funds

## Charitable efforts

New York Life Foundation is the insurance company's philanthropic arm. Its areas of focus include childhood bereavement. New York Life Foundation first became involved in childhood bereavement programs when it supported the Comfort Zone Camp in 2007. Its partners and programs include the National Alliance of Grieving Children, Grief Reach, Coalition to Support Grieving Students, Camp Erin/Moyer Foundation, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. It sponsored the HBO documentary *One Last Hug*.

The company also emphasizes giving to various cultural communities, including the African-American community. The company also funded a $10 million endowment to the Colin Powell Center for Policy Studies at the City College of New York called the New York Life Endowment for Emerging African-American Issues in 2006.

## Ratings and rankings

In 2017 *Fortune* named New York Life among its Most Admired Companies in the life insurance industry. *Forbes* ranked New York Life #364 among America's Best Employers for 2017. As of 2023, New York Life ranks No. 71 on the Fortune 500.

By the end of 2023, New York Life had earned the highest financial strength ratings from major four rating agencies: A++ from A.M.Best, AAA from Fitch Ratings, Aaa from Moody and AA+ from Standard & Poor's.

## InfoBox

New York Life Insurance Company
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Insurance: life and annuity |
| Founded | 1845 (1845) |
| Headquarters | New York Life Building
New York, New York, U.S. |
| Key people | Craig DeSanto (CEO)
Ted Mathas (chairman) |
| Products | Life insurance, annuities, long-term care, asset management |
| Revenue | US$$58.445 billion (2022) |
| Net income | US$-1.13 billion (2022) |
| AUM | US$670 billion (2023) |
| Total assets | US$392.13 billion (2022) |
| Total equity | US$23.88 billion (2022) |
| Number of employees | 15,050 (2022) |
| Subsidiaries | New York Life Investments |
| Website | newyorklife.com |


title: Newbury Town F.C.

abstract: Newbury Town F.C. was a football club based in Newbury, England. During their long history, they twice won the Hellenic League and in 1994 they won Division 2 of the Isthmian League and reached the Quarter-Finals of the national FA Vase, but within a year had ceased to exist. Since then there have been two successor clubs playing at the same venue.

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# Newbury Town F.C.

**Newbury Town F.C.** was a football club based in Newbury, England. During their long history, they twice won the Hellenic League and in 1994 they won Division 2 of the Isthmian League and reached the Quarter-Finals of the national FA Vase, but within a year had ceased to exist. Since then there have been two successor clubs playing at the same venue.

## Club history

Newbury Town were founded in 1887 and initially played only friendly fixtures. In the 1890s they began entering the FA Cup, where they were defeated 0–14 by Southampton at the Antelope Ground in the 1894–95 season. However, during this time Newbury recorded plenty of success locally as they won the numerous Berks & Bucks Cups, including the Senior Cup in 1897–98.

After playing at several different locations within the town, the club settled at Faraday Road but all throughout their existence faced numerous problems such as lease renewals and property development, not to mention problems with the actual pitch itself.

In 1914 Newbury Town joined the Great Western Suburban League winning the league in the 1925–6 season. They remained in the league until 1927 when they joined the Hampshire League where they remained for just one season before entering the Reading League. Here the club would become a powerful force, winning the league title five times as well as the Reading Senior Cup in 1931–32. In 1952 Newbury stepped up to the now defunct Metropolitan League where they would play for seven seasons, and won the cup which was presented to the highest scoring amateur team in the league, five times. The club was managed by a former professional left back, Les Gaunt, who previously played for Leeds United and Reading.

A tough season in 1961–62 saw Newbury transfer to the Hellenic League, where they took the place of their Reserves who had joined the league as founder members in 1953. Here they soon got back on track and twice won the League Cup in 1959–60 and 1968–69.

After relocating the pitch and make numerous ground improvements, the 1970s saw Newbury's fortunes take off. They twice won the Hellenic League title in 1977–78 and 1980–81 (also finishing runners-up in 1977–78). In 1982 the club switched to the now defunct Athenian League and again enjoyed great success, winning the league title at the first attempt. During this time Newbury enjoyed several good runs in the national cup competitions. In 1979–80 they reached Round 5 of the FA Vase and the following season reached the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.

In 1983 Newbury made a successful application to join Division 2 of the expanding Isthmian League and here they held down a comfortable mid-table position for a number of seasons. In 1993–94 Newbury had a fine season as they won promotion as champions and reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase where they were knocked out 0–2 by Taunton Town.

The success was short-lived, as they were relegated straight back the following season and, tragically, worse was to follow in the summer of 1995 when a severe financial crisis forced the club to withdraw from the competition and fold.

## Honours

## Playing records

### League history 1952-95

### FA Cup (Post War)

### FA Trophy

### FA Vase

## Successor clubs

Football soon returned to Faraday Road when in 1996 a new club, A.F.C. Newbury was formed. This new club was formed from three different local teams along with the ashes of the defunct Town club and took the place of the ambitious Ecchinswell in Division 1 of the Hampshire League and within a year had won promotion to the Wessex League where they would enjoy great success. Sadly 10 years later history would repeat itself as they too would suffer badly from financial and ground problems and after being demoted from the league's top flight they folded and withdrew from the competition early in the 2006–07 season.

Football still continues at Faraday Road today as upon taking up residence in 2006, Reading League side Old London Apprentice FC changed their name to Newbury F.C. In 2007–08 they won promotion to Division 1 East of the Hellenic League. They have since taken the previous clubs youth sides under their umbrella and are ambitious to progress further.

1. "Great Western Suburban League 1904-1931". *www.nonleaguematters.co.uk*.
2. "Leeds United F.C. History". *ozwhitelufc.net.au*. Retrieved 12 October 2016.

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Newbury Town
| Full name | Newbury Town Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Town |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Dissolved | 1995 |
| Ground | Town Ground, Faraday Road, Newbury |
| Capacity | 2,500 |
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title: Newport News Park

abstract: Newport News Park, in Newport News, Virginia, is the largest park in the system of municipal parks maintained by the Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. At 8,065 acres (32.63 km²), it is one of largest city-run parks in the United States, and offers a wide range of activities for residents and tourists alike. The park is in the northern part of the city of Newport News, with its main entrance on Jefferson Avenue to the northwest of its intersection with Ft. Eustis Boulevard. Farther up Jefferson Avenue is the entrance to its campsite. To the northeast of the intersection, on Ft. Eustis Boulevard, is the secondary entrance at Old Stable Road, and farther up Ft. Eustis Boulevard is the main entrance for the Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run, which is on park grounds. The park shares a long border with the Colonial National Historical Park, and several of its biking and hiking trails cross into it.

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# Newport News Park

37°10′45″N 76°33′7″W / 37.17917°N 76.55194°W / 37.17917; -76.55194 **Newport News Park**, in Newport News, Virginia, is the largest park in the system of municipal parks maintained by the Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. At 8,065 acres (32.63 km²), it is one of largest city-run parks in the United States, and offers a wide range of activities for residents and tourists alike.

The park is in the northern part of the city of Newport News (13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News VA 23603), with its main entrance on Jefferson Avenue to the northwest of its intersection with Ft. Eustis Boulevard. Farther up Jefferson Avenue is the entrance to its campsite. To the northeast of the intersection, on Ft. Eustis Boulevard, is the secondary entrance at Old Stable Road, and farther up Ft. Eustis Boulevard is the main entrance for the Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run, which is on park grounds. The park shares a long border with the Colonial National Historical Park, and several of its biking and hiking trails cross into it.

## History

During the American Civil War, the current park was the site of the Battle of Dam No. 1, part of the Battle of Yorktown (1862). In the days prior to the battle, Confederate forces constructed rifle pits and other earthworks from which they held off the Union Army forces commanded by Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. The Lee's Mill Earthworks were preserved; though overgrown with woods, they are accessible from the White Oak Nature Trail on the reservoir's camping side.

In the 1960s, as Newport News grew, the city found itself taxing its water supply. The solution was to purchase several lakes in the Lee Hall area and pump the water into the city. To preserve the water's cleanliness, a watershed was created around the new Lee Hall Reservoir. It was developed into Newport News Park in 1966, primarily through the efforts of City Manager Joe Biggins, who considered a large park important to the city's future.

## Campsites, recreation, other facilities

Newport News Park has 188 campsites, some of which include electrical and water hookups. It has over 30 miles (50 km) of hiking trails, and a 5.3 mile (8.5 km) multi-use bike path. It offers bicycle and helmet rental (helmets are mandatory for children under 14).

It has an archery range; a disc golf course; and an aeromodel flying field for remote-control aircraft, with a 400 ft (120 m) runway. The park welcomes geocaching, with dozens of geocaches in the park as of September 2018.

It also hosts the Albert E. Dorner cross country invitational annually for several public and private high schools.

## Discovery Center

The Newport News Park Discovery Center gives visitors a look at the park in a more structured, educational way. There are exhibits on the park's animal and plant life, and on the land's history, including displays of Civil War artifacts.

* Rouse, Parke S. Jr.; John V. Quarstein (1996). *Newport News: A Centennial History*. City of Newport News.

1. Salmon, John S. (2001). *The Official Civil War Battlefield Guide*. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 76–78ff. ISBN 9780811728683.


title: Newlands, Hampshire

abstract: Newlands is a civil parish in Hampshire, England, in the south-east of the local government district of the City of Winchester. It is composed of the parts of the west of Waterlooville Major Development Area which lie within the City of Winchester district, and straddles the border between the wards of Denmead and of Southwick and Wickham. It was legally created on 1 April 2019, with uncontested elections taking place as part of the 2019 local elections, alongside the Winchester local elections. The parish is represented by nine parish councillors, including a Chair and Vice-Chair, Chair of the Planning Committee, and Chair of the Finance Committee. As part of Winchester City Council, residents are represented by councillors of Newlands Parish Council, Winchester City Councillors and Hampshire county council; Winchester Southern Parishes Ward.

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# Newlands, Hampshire

**Newlands** is a civil parish in Hampshire, England, in the south-east of the local government district of the City of Winchester.

It is composed of the parts of the west of Waterlooville Major Development Area which lie within the City of Winchester district, and straddles the border between the wards of Denmead and of Southwick and Wickham. It was legally created on 1 April 2019, with uncontested elections taking place as part of the 2019 local elections, alongside the Winchester local elections.

The parish is represented by nine parish councillors, including a Chair and Vice-Chair, Chair of the Planning Committee, and Chair of the Finance Committee. As part of Winchester City Council, residents are represented by councillors of Newlands Parish Council, Winchester City Councillors and Hampshire county council; Winchester Southern Parishes Ward.

1. "Parish council - Newlands". *Winchester City Council*. 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
2. "The Parish Council of Newlands, Waterlooville". *www.hugofox.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2020.

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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | PO |
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| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | South Central |
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title: Newsworld International

abstract: Newsworld International (NWI) was an American news-oriented cable and satellite television network that operated from June 1994 to July 2005. The network carried a mix of newscasts from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and other international networks. After several ownership changes, the channel was purchased by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and other parties in 2005 and became Current TV.

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# Newsworld International

**Newsworld International** (**NWI**) was an American news-oriented cable and satellite television network that operated from June 1994 to July 2005. The network carried a mix of newscasts from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and other international networks. After several ownership changes, the channel was purchased by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and other parties in 2005 and became Current TV.

## History

The network was launched on June 1, 1994, as a joint venture between the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and Power Corporation of Canada along with sister channel Trio. It aired much of the same programming as the CBC-owned Canadian cable news channel CBC Newsworld.

During the late 1990s, Newsworld International's Sunday evening newscast at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time aired on CBC-owned CBET in Windsor, Ontario as a replacement for the ABC family movie anthology series *The Wonderful World of Disney*, which aired on most other CBC stations in that timeslot (Windsor is part of the Detroit market for programming purposes, as such, stations in Southwestern Ontario near the U.S.–Canada border pre-empt certain U.S.-based programs whose rights are held by Canadian networks to avoid paying higher advertising rates).

The channel reached about 20 million homes and provided news coverage from a variety of global perspectives. It also acted as a news source for Canadians who reside or were visiting the United States, Latin America or the Caribbean. The channel was available across the United States mainly on satellite provider DirecTV.

In May 2000, Newsworld International was sold along with sister cable channel Trio to Barry Diller's USA Network for $155 million. It was subsequently acquired by Vivendi (which later merged with Universal Pictures to become Vivendi Universal). The CBC maintained day-to-day operation of the channel. The network's main in-house news program was *NWI International NewsFirst*.

### Shutdown and replacements

In 2004, Newsworld International was purchased by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, who acquired it mainly for the channel's digital cable and satellite coverage reach, and were not interested in maintaining the network's existing format. Programming on Newsworld continued to be provided by the CBC until July 31, 2005; on that date, the network ceased operations with a special farewell message from the channel's Toronto offices on behalf of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre.

Gore and Hyatt relaunched the channel at midnight on August 1 as Current TV, specializing in a youth perspective on national issues. Gore and Hyatt chose the format after deciding that a liberal-focused news network would be rejected by national advertisers. The new channel, despite being profitable, underwent a major reorganization in 2010 after a "troubled" history, eventually evolving it into a progressive-leaning news and documentary channel. Gore and his partners sold the network to Al Jazeera Media Network in 2013, which like Gore and Hyatt before them, was mainly interested in taking over the channel's existing carriage deals, using Current's channel space to launch the internationally focused news channel Al Jazeera America that August. Al Jazeera America in turn failed in April 2016, after which the channel space created by NWI in 1994 ceased to exist.

After the closure of the channel, the CBC began uploading some of its news programs and reports as clips on CBC.ca for online viewing worldwide. Today, CBC News Network – the former parent channel of Newsworld International – carries many of the CBC programs formerly seen on Newsworld, and is available worldwide outside of Canada online through paid subscriptions.

## Programming

### Original series

Newsworld International produced *Special Assignment*, a half-hour documentary series hosted by veteran CBC correspondent Bill Cunningham, featuring a different country in each episode. The format included a segment of historical context on the featured country with archive footage narrated by Cunningham, followed by a recap of recent political developments and current events. The program often featured interviews with high-ranking government officials and political insiders. During its run, *Special Assignment* visited many countries in Europe, East Asia and Latin America as well as countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Reruns of earlier editions often included updated narrations to reflect recent developments.

#### NWI contributors at shutdown

#### Subtitled NWI newscasts discontinued before shutdown

#### Other programming

* *Washington Outlook with Henry Champ*
* *World Business*
* *NWI World Sports*

## Former on-air staff

### Anchors

Newsworld International was anchored by a team of CBC talent which included

## InfoBox

Newsworld International
|  | |
| --- | --- |
| Country | United States |
| Broadcast area | United States and the Caribbean |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York
Toronto, Ontario |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Power Corporation of Canada (1994–2000)
USA Networks/Vivendi Universal (2000–2004)
Al Gore and Joel Hyatt (2004–2005) |
| Sister channels | CBC Newsworld
Trio |
| History | |
| Launched | June 1, 1994 (1994-06-01) |
| Closed | July 31, 2005 (2005-07-31) |
| Replaced by | Current TV |


title: New Country Rehab

abstract: New Country Rehab is a Canadian alternative country band. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the band consists of John Showman on vocals and fiddle, Anthony Da Costa on guitar, Ben Whiteley on bass and Roman Tomé on drums. All four members are established session musicians in the Toronto area, who have played in supporting bands for artists such as Basia Bulat, Justin Rutledge and Amy Millan.

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# New Country Rehab

**New Country Rehab** is a Canadian alternative country band. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the band consists of John Showman on vocals and fiddle, Anthony Da Costa on guitar, Ben Whiteley on bass and Roman Tomé on drums. All four members are established session musicians in the Toronto area, who have played in supporting bands for artists such as Basia Bulat, Justin Rutledge and Amy Millan.

## History

New Country Rehab formed in 2007, and began performing music based on the songs of Hank Williams. They played in Toronto clubs, adapting familiar country and popular tunes with their own sound, a mix of country, pop, folk and roots.

The band released its self-titled debut album on January 11, 2011, featuring songs written by Showman and Robertson along with some cover tunes.

The band later signed with Kelp Records, and released their second album, *Ghost of Your Charms*, in March, 2013. The album contains some elements of pop and folk, and is a mixture of original material and cover tunes. They toured in Ontario and western Canada in support of the album, and in 2014 toured in the United States.

In 2015 the band received a grant from the Ontario Music Fund.

## Discography

* *New Country Rehab* (2011)
* *Ghost of Your Charms* (2013)

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| New Country Rehab | |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative country |
| Years active | 2010 (2010)–present |
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| Members | John Showman
James Robertson
Ben Whiteley
Roman Tomé |


title: Ngô

abstract: Ngô is a Vietnamese surname.

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# Ngô

**Ngô** is a Vietnamese surname.

## Notable people with the surname Ngô

## Academia

### Media

* Ngô Bá Khá (b. 1993), Internet personality better known by his pseudonym Khá Bảnh
* Ngô Thanh Vân, Vietnamese actress
* Ngô Tự Lập, Vietnamese writer, poet, essayist, translator and songwriter
* Ngô Ngọc Hưng, Vietnamese singer based in South Korea; founder and leader of C.A.C., contestant on the Korean survival program I-Land (11th place)
* Andy Ngo, American conservative activist and journalist

### Politics and military

### Religion

* Ngô Văn Chiêu (religious name Ngô Minh Chiêu), first disciple of Đức Cao Đài


title: Niaz Ahmed (cricketer)

abstract: Niaz Ahmed Siddiqi was a Pakistani cricketer who played in two Tests in 1967 and 1969. He was the only East Pakistani to play Test cricket for Pakistan.

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# Niaz Ahmed (cricketer)

**Niaz Ahmed Siddiqi** (11 November 1945 – 12 April 2000) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in two Tests in 1967 and 1969. He was the only East Pakistani to play Test cricket for Pakistan.

## Early career

Ahmed was born in Benares, and his family moved to Dacca in East Pakistan after the independence of Pakistan in 1947. A fast-medium bowler and tailend batsman, he made his first-class debut for Dacca in March 1966 against Karachi Whites in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, taking three catches and three wickets in the first innings.

He joined the Pakistan Public Works Department, where he worked as an engineer, and played for the Public Works Department cricket team from May 1966. When the touring MCC Under-25 team in 1966–67 played three matches against a Pakistan Under-25 team, he played in the second match, in Dacca, taking one wicket.

## Playing for Pakistan

After five first-class matches in which he had bowled only 84 overs and taken seven wickets, Ahmed was selected to tour England with the Pakistan team in 1967. Owing to injuries among his teammates he played 11 of the 17 first-class matches and bowled more overs than any of the other pace bowlers, taking 25 wickets at 34.52. Reporting on the tour in *Wisden*, Qamaruddin Butt referred to him as "an acquisition".

In his first match on tour he took 5 for 86 (the only time in his career when he took more than three wickets in an innings) against Kent. In the match against Minor Counties he went to the wicket in the second innings with the score at 94 for 9 and the Pakistanis leading by only 72. Although his previous best score was only 15, he hit 69, "driving fearlessly and snicking luckily", added 124 for the last wicket with Salahuddin, and then took two early wickets to help the Pakistanis to a narrow victory.

With Saleem Altaf injured and Arif Butt out of form, Ahmed was selected for the Second Test. He took 2 for 72 off 37 overs in the first innings, but Pakistan lost, and Altaf, fit again, replaced him for the Third Test.

He played for a BCCP XI against the touring International XI in 1967–68, and for a strong President's XI against the touring Commonwealth XI a few weeks later, but without notable success. He played for another BCCP XI against the MCC in 1968–69, and was selected to replace Asif Masood as Pakistan's leading pace bowler for the Second Test in Dacca. His selection owed more to the BCCP's desire to include an East Pakistan player to try to appease local political protesters than to his own or Masood's form. He took one wicket off 12 overs in the drawn match and Masood returned to the side for the Third Test in Karachi.

According to Shaharyar Khan, it was not the only time Ahmed was used for political purposes: "There was a club-level cricketer from Dhaka called Niaz Ahmed who was Pakistan's perennial 12th man for quite some time, the Pakistan Cricket Board attempting to give the entirely unconvincing impression that East Pakistan was on the verge of national representation. The fact was that no effort was made by the governments of Pakistan or by the cricket boards to promote cricket in East Pakistan."

## Later career

After 1968–69, in 14 more first-class matches, he took only 11 more wickets. In 1969–70, batting at number eight for Public Works Department against Bahawalpur, he made his highest score, 71 not out, top-scoring for Public Works Department and taking them to a narrow first-innings lead.

When Bangladesh achieved independence in 1972 he moved to Karachi. He captained Public Works Department in his last two matches in 1973–74. They won his last match but were then disqualified from the Patron's Trophy "due to the inclusion of ineligible players".

Between 1996 and 2000 he served as a referee in a number of first-class and List A matches in Pakistan.

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Niaz Ahmed
| Niaz Ahmed in 1967 | |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Niaz Ahmed Siddiqi |
| Born | (1945-11-11)11 November 1945
Varanasi, British India |
| Died | 12 April 2000(2000-04-12) (aged 54)
Karachi, Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| International information | |
| National side |  |
| Test debut (cap 55) | 10 August 1967 v England |
| Last Test | 28 February 1969 v England |
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| Years | Team |
| 1964–65 | Dacca |
| 1965–66 to 1969–70, 1971–72 to 1973–74 | Public Works Department |
| 1966–67 to 1968–69 | East Pakistan |
| 1970–71 | Pakistan Railways |
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| Career statistics | |
| Competition Tests FC  Matches 2 39  Runs scored 17 466  Batting average  14.56  100s/50s 0/0 0/3  Top score 16 71\*  Balls bowled 294 5185  Wickets 3 62  Bowling average 31.33 38.45  5 wickets in innings 0 1  10 wickets in match 0 0  Best bowling 2/72 5/86  Catches/stumpings 1/– 31/– | |
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title: Nicholas Belfield Dennys

abstract: Nicholas Belfield Dennys was a British civil servant and journalist in China. He studied Chinese folklore and wrote several studies on the language and culture.

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# Nicholas Belfield Dennys

**Nicholas Belfield Dennys** (25 January 1839 – 5 December 1900) was a British civil servant and journalist in China. He studied Chinese folklore and wrote several studies on the language and culture.

## Biography

Dennys joined the civil department of the British Navy in 1855. After seeing action at the Battle of Suomenlinna in 1855 he received a Baltic Medal and resigned from the Navy to join the Consular Service in China in 1863. Here he learned Chinese and resigned to own and take up editorship of the newspaper *China Mail*. He edited the newspaper until 1876 while also serving as curator of the Hong Kong museum and library.

In 1877 he became assistant-protector of Chinese at Singapore and Justice of Peace for the Straits Settlements. While in Singapore he served as honorary curator for the Raffles Museum. He was posted magistrate in the Federated Malay States in 1889 but poor health forced him to resign. In 1900 he was operated for a tumour but died following the procedure. Dennys wrote several books including *The Treaty Ports of China* and the *Folklore of China* and is considered a pioneer of Sinological studies. He also invented an anti-fouling paint (Zocus) and a system of electrical lighting known as the Dennys-Cuff system.

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| Nicholas Belfield Dennys | |
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| Born | (1839-01-25)25 January 1839 |
| Died | 5 December 1900(1900-12-05) (aged 61) |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
|  | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Navy |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Suomenlinna |
| Awards | Baltic Medal |
|  | |


title: Nick Cavaday

abstract: Nick Cavaday is an English former tennis player turned coach. He currently coaches Emma Raducanu and previously guided Dom Inglot and Robert Lindstedt to the US Open men's doubles semi-finals.

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# Nick Cavaday

**Nick Cavaday** (born 14 May 1986) is an English former tennis player turned coach. He currently coaches Emma Raducanu and previously guided Dom Inglot and Robert Lindstedt to the US Open men's doubles semi-finals.

## Playing career

Cavaday played US collegiate tennis for North Carolina State University, amassing a 74-56 singles record and 74–53 in doubles, while studying for a degree in psychology.

After finishing university, he turned professional and played regularly on the ITF Tour reaching a career-high of 1,022 in the ATP singles rankings, with his last match being in 2010.

## Coaching career

Cavaday began coaching in 2011. He was head coach at the LTA High Performance Centre in Bromley from 2011 to 2014.

Moving into working with individual players, he coached Dom Inglot and Robert Lindstedt over the next two years, during which time they reached the men's doubles semi-finals at the 2015 US Open.

Cavaday coached Aljaz Bedene from 2016 to 2018, helping him reach a career high ranking of world number 43.

He was appointed head coach at the LTA's newly created Loughborough Academy in October 2018, a post he held until April 2023 when he became coach of Ranah Stoiber.

Cavaday began informally working with 2021 US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, who he has known since she was 10-years-old, in December 2023, before being officially confirmed as her coach the following month in the build-up to the 2024 Australian Open.

## Personal life

Cavaday's sister Naomi is a former tennis player who now commentates on the sport on television and radio.

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Nick Cavaday
| Cavaday at the 2024 Washington Open | |
| --- | --- |
| Born | (1986-05-14) 14 May 1986
London, England |
| College | North Carolina State University |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | 1,022 (14 September 2009) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | 991 (19 April 2010) |
| Coaching career (2011–) | |
| Dom Inglot and Robert Lindstedt (2015–16)
Aljaz Bedene (2016–18)
Ranah Stoiber (2023)
Emma Raducanu (2024–present) | |
| Last updated on: 13 June 2024. | |


title: Nick Granato

abstract: Nick Granato is an American Folk Singer/Songwriter, Winner of the Stonewall Society's Pride in The Arts Award(2), 2007 Artist of The Year and 2007 CD of The Year "Outside The Lines". No. 1 CD for 2007 on the Outvoice Charts. Two No. 1 radio singles "My Ordinary Life & "Color Outside The Lines" on Sirius Satellite Radio August 2007/September 2007

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# Nick Granato

**Nick Granato** (born July 18, 1963) is an American Folk Singer/Songwriter, Winner of the Stonewall Society's Pride in The Arts Award(2), 2007 Artist of The Year and 2007 CD of The Year "Outside The Lines". No. 1 CD for 2007 on the Outvoice Charts. Two No. 1 radio singles "My Ordinary Life & "Color Outside The Lines" on Sirius Satellite Radio August 2007/September 2007

## Early career

Nick Granato spent his early career mostly as a songwriter in Nashville, he has had nearly 400 songs recorded by numerous artists including Pamala Stanley, Heirline, Juice Newton and Buffalo Rome. Nick's music has been utilized by many organizations including Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The United Way, and the US Olympic Committee.

Nick served as Director of Music Publishing for Chestnut Mound Music/Cal IV Christian (1989–1994) – (1998–2000). and as VP of Gateway Entertainment Inc.(1994-1998), in Nashville as well as a signed songwriter for many different publishing houses through the years.

Nick Granato's first album, *Sun Dance* was released on the indie Label Song Harbor in 2003. The CD of 12 original Florida Style music contained a duet with Stella Parton and a featured appearance by *Nashville Now* singer Darlene Austin. The CD received prominent favor at Folk radio, excellent reviews, garnering several award nominations and selling admirably for a first release.

Nick's second album *Plastic Pink Flamingos* was released on Song Harbor in 2005. The CD contained 13 original Florida Style songs. The title song was seriously considered as a new State song for the State Of Florida. Nick supported and promoted the CD releases by touring American coastal communities. This CD also contains the super popular song *Survive*.

## Outside The Lines

In 2007 Nick Granato released his 3rd CD *Outside The Lines* on Song Harbor. 13 Tracks of original Folk/Rock style songs, infused with political and social commentary. The CD featured prominent Nashville Studio musicians, Gene Rabbai, Steve Cummings, Donny Skaggs Phil Lister and Doug Kahan. *Outside The Lines* produced 6 No. 1 songs and earned Nick 5 Pride In The Arts Award Nominations, winning the top award, Artist Of The Year and CD Of The Year. In 2007–2008 Nick toured the United States, Canada, Mexico and Hawaii.

## Discography

2009 "In Real Life" – Song Harbor
2007 *Outside The Lines* – Song Harbor
2005 *Plastic Pink Flamingos* – Song Harbor
2003 *Sun Dance* – Song Harbor
1988 *Up Against The Wall* \- Spiritwind

## Future

A new CD *In Real Life* was released in October 2009. In late December 2009, Nick collapsed on stage during a performance in Miami's South Beach. Nick was diagnosed with a painful neuro-muscular disorder. Unable to play his guitar or perform live, Nick was forced to cancel his scheduled national tour to promote his new "In Real Life" CD, and take time to consult with his Doctors and rehabilitate. To date, Doctors have still been unable to make a conclusive diagnosis and Nick has not been able to resume performing. Nick continues to write songs and represent other song catalogs. In 2013 he started up a PR/Media/Radio Production company called Cosmic Slug Creative Universe.

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9. Home. Buffalo Rome (2011-04-27). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
10. Komen Survive Campaign. YouTube (2008-08-30). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
11. United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties. United-way.org. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
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title: Nicholas Burt

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Nicholas Burt, or Birt or Burght among other variants, was a prominent English actor of the seventeenth century. In a long career, he was perhaps best known as the first actor to play the role of Othello in the Restoration era. A "Nicholas Bert" was christened on 27 May 1621, in Norwich; the record may refer to the actor, though this is not certain. According to James Wright's Historia Histrionica (1699), Burt began as a boy player with the King's Men, an apprentice of John Shank. He was with the celebrated young company Beeston's Boys in the 1638–42 period. As a young actor filling female roles, Burt gained particular notice for playing Clariana in Shirley's Love's Cruelty. After the theatres closed in 1642 at the start of the English Civil War, Burt, like some other actors, joined the Royalist army supporting the cause of King Charles I. Like fellow actors Charles Hart and Robert Shatterell, Burt served as an officer in the regiment of Prince Rupert in the early and mid-1640s. He most likely saw combat in the battles of Marston Moor and Naseby, and perhaps at Edgehill as well. Once the Civil War had ended, Burt returned to acting and to the King's Men: he was one of the performers arrested on 5 February 1648, during an illegal performance of Rollo Duke of Normandy. He was also one of the ten men who tried to restart the King's Men in December 1648, despite the parliamentarians' opposition to playacting. With the Restoration, Burt's professional fortunes revived. Burt took the lead role in a 1660 production of Shakespeare's Othello, the first staging of that play after the theatres re-opened; Walter Clun won fame for his portrayal of Iago in that production. Samuel Pepys was in the audience on 11 October 1660, and saw Burt's Othello again in 1669, as recorded in his Diary. In 1661 Burt became one of the thirteen actors who were original sharers in the newly organized King's Company under the management of Thomas Killigrew. He continued with the King's Company until 1678. When the troupe's theatre, the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, burned down in 1672, the funds to build its replacement had to be raised largely from the actors; Burt invested £160 in the project. Beyond Othello, Burt played a range of significant roles, in revivals of works by Shakespeare, Jonson and Fletcher:
  - Prince Hal in Shakespeare's Henry IV plays
  - Cleremont in Jonson's Epicene
  - Corvino in Volpone
  - Surly in The Alchemist
  - Cicero in Catiline
  - Seleucus in Fletcher's The Humorous Lieutenant
  - Don John Decastrio in Rule a Wife and Have a Wife
  - Tygranes in A King and No King
  - the Elder Loveless in The Scornful Lady
  - Charles in The Elder Brother — and contemporary works, by John Dryden:
  - Palamede in Marriage à la mode
  - Perez in Amboyna
  - Lysimantes in The Maiden Queen
  - Don Lopez in An Evening's Love
  - Vasquez in The Indian Emperour
  - Camillo in The Assignation — and by other dramatists:
  - Maherbal in Lee's Sophonisba, or Hannibal's Overthrow
  - Afterwit in Wilson's The Cheats
  - Count Guesselin in Boyle's The Black Prince. The date of Burt's death is not known; he was alive at least until 1690.

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# Nicholas Burt

**Nicholas Burt** (1621 ?  after 1689), or **Birt** or **Burght** among other variants, was a prominent English actor of the seventeenth century. In a long career, he was perhaps best known as the first actor to play the role of Othello in the Restoration era.

A "Nicholas Bert" was christened on 27 May 1621, in Norwich; the record may refer to the actor, though this is not certain. According to James Wright's *Historia Histrionica* (1699), Burt began as a boy player with the King's Men, an apprentice of John Shank (died 1636). He was with the celebrated young company Beeston's Boys in the 163842 period. As a young actor filling female roles, Burt gained particular notice for playing Clariana in Shirley's *Love's Cruelty*.

After the theatres closed in 1642 at the start of the English Civil War, Burt, like some other actors, joined the Royalist army supporting the cause of King Charles I. Like fellow actors Charles Hart and Robert Shatterell, Burt served as an officer in the regiment of Prince Rupert in the early and mid-1640s. He most likely saw combat in the battles of Marston Moor and Naseby, and perhaps at Edgehill as well.

Once the Civil War had ended, Burt returned to acting and to the King's Men: he was one of the performers arrested on 5 February 1648, during an illegal performance of *Rollo Duke of Normandy* (he played Latorch). He was also one of the ten men who tried to restart the King's Men in December 1648, despite the parliamentarians' opposition to playacting.

With the Restoration, Burt's professional fortunes revived. Burt took the lead role in a 1660 production of Shakespeare's *Othello*, the first staging of that play after the theatres re-opened; Walter Clun won fame for his portrayal of Iago in that production. Samuel Pepys was in the audience on 11 October 1660, and saw Burt's Othello again in 1669, as recorded in his Diary. (After that time, though, Burt lost the role to Hart.)

In 1661 Burt became one of the thirteen actors who were original sharers in the newly organized King's Company under the management of Thomas Killigrew. He continued with the King's Company until 1678. When the troupe's theatre, the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, burned down in 1672, the funds to build its replacement had to be raised largely from the actors; Burt invested £160 in the project.

Beyond Othello, Burt played a range of significant roles, in revivals of works by Shakespeare, Jonson and Fletcher:

and contemporary works, by John Dryden:

and by other dramatists:

The date of Burt's death is not known; he was alive at least until 1690.


title: Nicholas Bourke

abstract: Nicholas Bourke was an Anglo-Irish planter in Jamaica who emigrated to the island around 1740 and acquired significant land-holdings there. He was prominent in the House of Assembly of Jamaica from the later 1750s and speaker in 1770. Bourke argued in favour of the rights of Assemblymen of Jamaica during a dispute with the governor, William Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton, over who should finance the defence of the colony. Eventually, Bourke won his argument that the British government should bear the cost of defence, and Lyttelton was recalled. Bourke is thought to have been the author of a pamphlet, The Privileges of the Island of Jamaica Vindicated, that was published in Kingston in 1765 and in London in 1766. Bourke died in Jamaica on 11 December 1771.

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# Nicholas Bourke

**Nicholas Bourke** (died 11 December 1771) was an Anglo-Irish planter in Jamaica who emigrated to the island around 1740 and acquired significant land-holdings there. He was prominent in the House of Assembly of Jamaica from the later 1750s and speaker in 1770.

Bourke argued in favour of the rights of Assemblymen of Jamaica during a dispute with the governor, William Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton, over who should finance the defence of the colony. Eventually, Bourke won his argument that the British government should bear the cost of defence, and Lyttelton was recalled.

Bourke is thought to have been the author of a pamphlet, *The Privileges of the Island of Jamaica Vindicated*, that was published in Kingston in 1765 and in London in 1766.

Bourke died in Jamaica on 11 December 1771.


title: Nicholas J. Hoff

abstract: Nicholas J. Hoff was a Hungarian-born American engineer specializing in aeronautics and astronautics, which he taught at Stanford University.

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# Nicholas J. Hoff

**Nicholas J. Hoff** (January 3, 1906, in Magyaróvár, Hungary – August 4, 1997) was a Hungarian-born American engineer specializing in aeronautics and astronautics, which he taught at Stanford University.

## Biography

Hoff spent his adolescence in Budapest, where he went to the same high school that had been attended by Leo Szilard, Eugene Wigner, and John von Neumann. After high school, he enrolled at ETH Zurich, where he studied under Aurel Stodola. He graduated with an engineering degree in 1928.

In 1938, Hoff moved to America, in order to study solid mechanics under Stephen Timoshenko, receiving his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1942. His plans to return to Hungary were interrupted by the onset of the Second World War. In 1940, Hoff joined the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn as an instructor in aeronautical engineering, eventually becoming a full professor in 1946 and head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 1950. He subsequently joined the faculty of Stanford University in the fall of 1957.

He served as the chair of the ASME Applied Mechanics Division (1955).

## Awards and honors

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| Nicholas J. Hoff | |
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| Born | January 3, 1906
Magyaróvár, Hungary |
| Died | August 4, 1997 (1997-08-05) (aged 91) |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Known for | Elastic stability of aerospace structures |
| Awards | ASME Medal (1974)
Theodore von Karman Medal (1972) |
| **Scientific career** | |
| Fields | Applied mechanics |
| Institutions | Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, Stanford University |
| Doctoral advisor | Stephen Timoshenko |
| Doctoral students | A. Cemal Eringen, Bruno A. Boley |
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title: Nicholas Strange (rower)

abstract: Nicholas Strange is a British rower. He competed in the men's lightweight double sculls event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Since retiring from rowing Nicholas has coached the British Rowing team at Beijing and London 2012 and Abingdon School J15C VIII, and has returned to his university hobby of studying large chests.

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# Nicholas Strange (rower)

**Nicholas Strange** (born 15 August 1966) is a British rower. He competed in the men's lightweight double sculls event at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Since retiring from rowing Nicholas has coached the British Rowing team at Beijing and London 2012 and Abingdon School J15C VIII, and has returned to his university hobby of studying large chests.

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Nicholas Strange
| Personal information | |
| --- | --- |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | (1966-08-15) 15 August 1966<br>Canterbury, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rowing |


title: Nicole Riegel

abstract: Nicole Riegel is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

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# Nicole Riegel

**Nicole Riegel** is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

## Early life and education

Riegel grew up in Jackson, Ohio, a town in the Appalachian foothills.. She joined the Army National Guard and was stationed at Fort Jackson, SC. After the military, she attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she assisted and studied under acclaimed documentarian Julia Reichert, graduating in 2009. She attended UCLA film school UCLA, graduating with an MFA.

Riegel's first film was *Holler* (2020), starring Jessica Barden and distributed by IFC Films. The plot follows a seventeen-year-old Appalachian girl growing up in poverty who scavenges scrap metal from local shuttered factories to raise the money she needs to attend college.

IFC Films acquired distribution rights to her second film, *Dandelion*, which was due to start filming in Cincinnati and South Dakota in late 2022. It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2024 and was released in the United States on July 12, 2024.

## Recognition

Riegel was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature 2021 for her debut film, *Holler*. She won a National Board of Review Award for Top 10 Independent Films 2021. *Filmmaker Magazine* named her one of their 25 New Faces of Independent Film in 2014. In 2020, *Variety* named her one of 10 Directors to Watch. *Vulture* called her a "major new directorial talent". *Variety* said *Holler* "positions Riegel as the Debra Granik of her generation". *Holler* was set to world premiere at SXSW Film Festival before the festival was cancelled in 2020. *Holler* premiered later that year internationally at TIFF Toronto International Film Festival and in France at the Deauville Film Festival. The film continued its festival circuit at Leiden Film Festival (Netherlands), Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia), Nashville Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Denver Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival.


title: Nick Carr (album)

abstract: Nick Carr is the debut album by Greek singer-songwriter and record producer Nikos Karvelas under the stage name of Nick Carr, released independently in 1985. It is all English-language material.

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# Nick Carr (album)

***Nick Carr*** is the debut album by Greek singer-songwriter and record producer Nikos Karvelas under the stage name of Nick Carr, released independently in 1985. It is all English-language material.

## Track listing

| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | "Disco GRanny" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Himalaya" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 5:28 |
| 3. | "Lovers" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 4:43 |
| 4. | "Mambo" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Jane" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 5:14 |
| 6. | "Swahili" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 5:10 |
| 7. | "Why Why feat. Anna Vissi" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 4:38 |
| 8. | "Mechanical" | Nick Carr | Nick Carr | 4:27 |

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| Nick Carr | |
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|  | |
| Studio album by Nick Carr | |
| Released | 1985 |
| Recorded | 1985 |
| Genre | Disco, dance-pop |
| Length | 36:09 |
| Language | English |
| Label | Independent |
| Producer | Nick Carr |
| Nick Carr chronology | |
| *Mia Hara, Mia Kaïmos*
(1975) ***Nick Carr***
(1985) *Sa Diskos Palios*
(1985) | |


title: Nick Carrafa

abstract: Nick Carrafa is an Australian actor best known for his television roles as Tony Romeo on the Australian soap opera Neighbours and Alfredo on the comedy series Acropolis Now.

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# Nick Carrafa

**Nick Carrafa** is an Australian actor best known for his television roles as Tony Romeo on the Australian soap opera *Neighbours* and Alfredo on the comedy series *Acropolis Now*.

## Career

Carrafa began his career with a guest role in the series *Special Squad*, before guest starring on *Prisoner*. He then joined the cast of *Neighbours*, playing Tony Romeo from episode 628.

Carrafa has appeared in many television series and theatre productions.

## Personal life

Carrafa met his wife Fiona Corke before appearing on *Neighbours* in 1987.

## Roles

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| Nick Carrafa | |
| --- | --- |
| Born | Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Fiona Corke |


title: Nicolet—Yamaska

abstract: Nicolet—Yamaska was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1935 to 1968.

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# Nicolet—Yamaska

**Nicolet—Yamaska** was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1935 to 1968.

## History

This riding was created in 1933 from Nicolet and Yamaska ridings.

It was defined initially to consist of:

* the county of Nicolet except such part thereof as is included in the municipalities of Lemieux Ste-Cécile-de-Lévrard, St-Joseph-de-Blandford, Ste-Marie-de-Blandford, St-Pierre-les-Becquets, Ste-Sophie-de-Lévrard and the village of Manseau;
* the county of Yamaska except that part of the parish and the village of St-Michel lying west of the river Yamaska.

In 1947, it was redefined to consist of:

* the county of Nicolet, (except the municipalities of Lemieux, Ste. Cécile-de-Lévrard, St. Joseph-de-Blandford, Ste. Marie-de-Blandford, St. Pierre-les-Becquets, Ste. Sophie-de-Lévrard and the villages of Manseau and les Becquets), and the town of Nicolet;
* the county of Yamaska;
* that part of the county of Drummond included in the municipalities of St. Edmond-de-Grantham and St. Majorique-de-Grantham;
* that part of the county of Arthabaska included in the municipalities of Ste. Anne-du-Sault and Maddington and the village of Daveluyville;
* that part of the county of Richelieu included in the municipality of St. Marcel.

In 1952, it was redefined to consist of:

* the county of Nicolet (except the municipality of Lemieux, the parish municipalities of Sainte-Cécile-de-Lévrard, Saint-Joseph-de-Blandford, Sainte-Marie-de-Blandford, Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets, Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard, and the village municipalities of Manseau and Les-Becquets), and the town of Nicolet;
* the county of Yamaska;
* that part of the county of Drummond included in the parish municipalities of Saint-Edmond-de-Grantham and Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham;
* that part of the county of Arthabaska included in the parish municipality of Sainte-Anne-du-Sault, the township municipality of Maddington and the village municipality of Daveluyville;
* that part of the county of Richelieu included in the parish municipality of Saint-Marcel.

It was abolished in 1966 when it was redistributed into Lotbinière, Drummond and Richelieu ridings.

## Members of Parliament

This riding elected the following members of Parliament:

| Parliament | Years | Member | | Party |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Nicolet—Yamaska<br>*Riding created from* Nicolet *and* Yamaska** | | | | |
| 18th | 1935–1940 |  | Lucien Dubois | Liberal |
| 19th | 1940–1945 | | | |
| 20th | 1945–1948 |  | | Independent Liberal |
| | 1949–1949 |  | Renaud Chapdelaine | Progressive Conservative |
| 21st | 1949–1953 |  | Maurice Boisvert | Liberal |
| 22nd | 1953–1957 | | | |
| 23rd | 1957–1958 |  | Paul Comtois | Progressive Conservative |
| 24th | 1958–1962 | | | |
| 25th | 1962–1963 | | Clément Vincent | |
| 26th | 1963–1965 | ||
| 27th | 1965–1966 | ||
| | 1966–1968 |  | Florian Côté | Liberal |
| ***Riding dissolved into* Lotbinière, Drummond *and* Richelieu** | | | | |

## Election results

| 1935 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Liberal | Lucien Dubois | 9,542 |
|  | Conservative | Aimé Chassé | 6,770 |
|  | Reconstruction | Joseph-Léon-Kemner Laflamme | 108 |

| 1940 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Liberal | Lucien Dubois | 7,445 |
|  | Liberal | François-Moras Manseau | 6,865 |
|  | National Government | Joseph-Henri Belcourt | 410 |
|  | Independent Conservative | Léo Coté | 232 |

| 1945 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Independent Liberal | Lucien Dubois | 7,973 |
|  | Liberal | Paul-Arthur Trahan | 6,658 |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Joseph-Archie-Albéric Mondou | 944 |

| **By-election on 7 February 1949** Dubois died, 8 November 1948 | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Renaud Chapdelaine | 8,382 |
|  | Liberal | Paul-A. Trahan | 8,095 |
|  | Independent Liberal | Romulus Manseau | 469 |

| 1949 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Liberal | Maurice Boisvert | 10,208 |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Renaud Chapdelaine | 9,860 |

| 1953 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Liberal | Maurice Boisvert | 9,483 |
|  | Independent Liberal | Roger Cloutier | 7,397 |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Armand Proulx | 2,396 |

| 1957 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Paul Comtois | 9,805 |
|  | Liberal | René Blondin | 9,292 |

| 1958 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Paul Comtois | 11,880 |
|  | Liberal | Gilles Pellerin | 7,219 |

| 1962 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Clément Vincent | 8,861 |
|  | Liberal | Lorenzo Saint-Arnaud | 7,427 |
|  | Social Credit | Denis Cournoyer | 3,233 |

| 1963 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Clément Vincent | 9,438 |
|  | Liberal | Lorenzo Saint-Arnaud | 8,124 |
|  | Social Credit | Gérard Lupien | 1,825 |
|  | New Democratic | Claude Rondeau | 228 |

| 1965 Canadian federal election | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Progressive Conservative | Clément Vincent | 11,734 |
|  | Liberal | Jean Arsenault | 6,090 |
|  | Ralliement créditiste | Roméo Marsan | 368 |
|  | New Democratic | Rodolphe Guillemette | 210 |

| **By-election on 19 September 1966** Clément Vincent resigned, 4 May 1966 | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Party | | Candidate | Votes |
|  | Liberal | Florian Côté | 7,936 |
|  | Conservative | Normand Beaudoin | 6,842 |
|  | Independent | Jean Marc Denoncourt | 1,129 |
|  | New Democratic | Georges-Henri Forcier | 588 |
|  | Droit vital personnel | H.-Georges Grenier | 44 |

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Nicolet—Yamaska
| Quebec electoral district | |
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| Defunct federal electoral district | |
| Legislature | House of Commons |
| District created | 1933 |
| District abolished | 1967 |
| First contested | 1935 |
| Last contested | 1965 |


title: Niepoczołowice railway station

abstract: Niepoczołowice is a non-operational PKP railway station in Niepoczołowice, Poland.

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# Niepoczołowice railway station

**Niepoczołowice** is a non-operational PKP railway station in Niepoczołowice (Pomeranian Voivodeship), Poland.

## Lines crossing the station

| Start station | End station | Line type |
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| Pruszcz Gdański | Łeba | *Dismantled* |

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| Niepoczołowice | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Niepoczołowice
Poland |
| Coordinates | 54°26′09″N 17°52′46″E / 54.435901°N 17.879345°E / 54.435901; 17.879345 |
| Owned by | Polskie Koleje Państwowe S.A. |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Building: Yes (no longer used)
Depot: Never existed
Water tower: Never existed |
| History | |
| Previous names | Wahlendorf
until 1945 |
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title: Nicolas Hosch

abstract: Nicolas Hosch was a Luxembourgish syndicalist labor leader, who served as the General Commissioner of the Lëtzebuerger Scouten. In 1979, Hosch was awarded the 136th Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting, at the World Scout Conference in Birmingham in 1979, becoming the first Luxembourger to be honored with this Scout distinction.

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# Nicolas Hosch

**Nicolas Hosch** was a Luxembourgish syndicalist labor leader, who served as the General Commissioner of the Lëtzebuerger Scouten.

In 1979, Hosch was awarded the 136th *Bronze Wolf*, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting, at the World Scout Conference in Birmingham in 1979, becoming the first Luxembourger to be honored with this Scout distinction.

## InfoBox

| Nicolas Hosch | |
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| General Commissioner of the Lëtzebuerger Scouten | |
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title: Nicolas Hlava

abstract: Nicolas Hlava is a Czech professional ice hockey player. He currently plays with Piráti Chomutov in the Czech Extraliga. Hlava made his Czech Extraliga debut playing with Piráti Chomutov debut during the 2013–14 Czech Extraliga season.

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# Nicolas Hlava

**Nicolas Hlava** (born May 17, 1994) is a Czech professional ice hockey player. He currently plays with Piráti Chomutov in the Czech Extraliga.

Hlava made his Czech Extraliga debut playing with Piráti Chomutov debut during the 2013–14 Czech Extraliga season.

## InfoBox

| Nicolas Hlava | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nicolas Hlava, 2024 | | | |
| Born | (1994-05-17) May 17, 1994<br>Czech Republic | | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | | |
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | | |
| Position | Forward | | |
| Shoots | Left | | |
| Czech Extraliga team | *Piráti Chomutov* | | |
| NHL draft | Undrafted | | |
| Playing career | 2013present | | |


title: Nigel Cock

abstract: Nigel George Cock is a former English cricketer. Cock was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper. He was born at Penzance, Cornwall. Cock made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Cornwall in 1972 against Devon. From 1972 to 1981, he represented the county in 29 Minor Counties Championship matches, the last of which came against Berkshire. Cock also represented Cornwall in 2 List A matches. These came against Oxfordshire in the 1975 Gillette Cup and Devon in the 1980 Gillette Cup. In his 2 List A matches, he scored 12 runs at a batting average of 6.00, with a high score of 7. Behind the stumps he took a single catch.

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# Nigel Cock

**Nigel George Cock** (born 24 November 1946) is a former English cricketer. Cock was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper. He was born at Penzance, Cornwall.

Cock made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Cornwall in 1972 against Devon. From 1972 to 1981, he represented the county in 29 Minor Counties Championship matches, the last of which came against Berkshire.

Cock also represented Cornwall in 2 List A matches. These came against Oxfordshire in the 1975 Gillette Cup and Devon in the 1980 Gillette Cup. In his 2 List A matches, he scored 12 runs at a batting average of 6.00, with a high score of 7. Behind the stumps he took a single catch.

## InfoBox

Nigel Cock
| Personal information | |
| --- | --- |
| Full name | Nigel George Cock |
| Born | (1946-11-24) 24 November 1946<br>Penzance, Cornwall, England |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Wicketkeeper |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1972-1981 | Cornwall |
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| Career statistics | |
| Competition LA  Matches 2  Runs scored 12  Batting average 6.00  100s/50s –/–  Top score 7  Balls bowled   Wickets   Bowling average   5 wickets in innings   10 wickets in match   Best bowling   Catches/stumpings 1/– | |
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| Source: Cricinfo, 18 October 2010 | |


title: Nigeria–Russia relations

abstract: Nigeria–Russia relations are the bilateral foreign relations between Nigeria and Russia. Russia has an embassy in Lagos and a representative office in Abuja, and Nigeria has an embassy in Moscow. The current Ambassador of Russia to Nigeria is Alexey Shebarshin.

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# Nigeria–Russia relations

**Nigeria–Russia relations** are the bilateral foreign relations between Nigeria and Russia. Russia has an embassy in Lagos and a representative office in Abuja, and Nigeria has an embassy in Moscow.

The current Ambassador of Russia to Nigeria is Alexey Shebarshin.

## Early years

Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the Soviet Union were established on 25 November 1960.

The Prime Minister of Nigeria at the time, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa had a pro-West orientation in his foreign policy, which represented for abhorrence to USSR and other Eastern Bloc states. As a result, the circulation of communist literature in Nigeria was banned and students were discouraged from taking Soviet scholarships. Balewa had personally assured the British government "we shall use every means in our power to prevent the infiltration of communism and communist ideas into Nigeria." At one point, the Soviets were implicated in a plot to overthrow Balewa’s government.

At the same time, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union did not have close links with the Communist Party of Nigeria, which adopted a more pro-Chinese stance.

## Military governance

After the 1966 Nigerian counter-coup, the Soviet Union welcomed General Yakubu Gowon as the new Nigerian leader, especially with the release from prison of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who had been sympathetic to closer ties with the Soviet Union. Gowon sent a special envoy to Kremlin to further ties.

### Civil War

During the Nigerian Civil War between 1967 and 1970, the USSR provided the Nigerian government with political and military assistance. In January 1970, Nigerian Ambassador George Kurubo praised the Soviet military aid, saying that it "more than any other single thing—more than all other things together" contributed to the government victory. Furthermore, he noted “something commendable, something great and something honorable in this attitude.”

### Later years

A Soviet-owned Ajaokuta Steel Mill and a college and technical school were established in 1975 in Warri. In 1979, Nigeria ordered the Soviet Union to cut its contingent of military advisers in the country from 40 to 5 staff members, in response to inefficient performance and “condescending attitudes” on the part of the Soviet advisers, who train Nigerians to fly Soviet MIG‐21 fighters. In 1984, General Tunde Idiagbon, the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters and second in command to Muhammadu Buhari, led a delegation to the Soviet Union to meet with Soviet leader Konstantin Chernenko.

## Since 1991

Nigeria and the newly formed Russian Federation established diplomatic relations in 1991. In March 2001, the President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo visited Moscow. During that visit, Vladimir Putin and Olusegun Obasanjo signed the declaration “On the Principles of Friendly Relations and Partnership Between the Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, as well as a program of cooperation in bilateral and international formats between Russia and Nigeria. On June 24, 2009 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made an official visit to Nigeria as part of a 3 nation tour of Africa. It was the first visit by any Russian leader to Nigeria.

## Military cooperation

In 2017, Russia and Nigeria signed an agreement on military cooperation. Nigeria is interested in buying Russian military equipment. Nigeria has already signed a contract for the purchase of Mi-35 helicopters, six of which have already been delivered. In August 2021, Nigeria and Russia signed an agreement for the Russian Armed Forces to train and supply the Nigerian Armed Forces. It was signed in Moscow by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and Russian FSVTS Director Dmitry Shugaev.

## Ambassadors

### Russia to Nigeria

### Nigeria to Russia

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2. "Russia/Nigeria Diplomatic Ties: An Historical Perspective". *www.researchgate.net*. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
3. "Nigeria Says Russian Help Was Vital to War Victory (Published 1970)". 21 January 1970.
4. "Nigeria Orders Soviet to Reduce Advisers from 40 to 5 (Published 1979)". 22 August 1979.
5. Inamete, Ufot (2001). *Foreign Policy Decision-making in Nigeria*. Susquehanna University Press. p. 134.
6. "Официальный визит в Нигерию • Президент России". 24 June 2009.
7. http://www.kremlin.ru/sdocs/news.shtml?day=5&month=03&year=2001&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0&value\_from=&value\_to=&date=&stype=&dayRequired=no&day\_enable=true#
8. "Межгосударственные отношения России и Нигерии". *РИА Новости* (in Russian). 23 October 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
9. "Nigeria, Russia Sign Military Agreement". 26 August 2021.
10. "Steve Davies Ugbah, ambassador of Nigeria: "When national football team is playing, life in Nigeria stops" | TV BRICS, 24.10.19". *TV BRICS*. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
11. "Professor Yibaikwal assumes duty as Ambassador to Moscow". *The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News*. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2023.

## InfoBox

Nigeria–Russia relations
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| Nigerian Embassy, Moscow | Russian Embassy, Abuja |


title: Nikki Corvette

abstract: Nikki Corvette, is a singer best known as a member of the band Nikki & The Corvettes from 1977 through 1981.

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# Nikki Corvette

**Nikki Corvette** (born **Dominique Lorenz** in Detroit, MI), is a singer best known as a member of the band **Nikki & The Corvettes** from 1977 through 1981.

## Biography

### Early life

Corvette grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She was always fascinated with music, and at 16 ran away from home because her mother refused to allow her to attend an MC5 concert.

### Nikki and the Corvettes

In late 1977 or early 1978, a friend of hers arranged for Nikki to headline a concert at a bar. At the time, she was not a member of a band, and she spent the next few weeks organizing Nikki and the Corvettes. The new band had never rehearsed, and played together for the first time at the concert. Originally, they played mainly cover songs as well as a few original songs written by Corvette and her former boyfriend Peter James, who had played with The Romantics. The Corvettes were signed by Bomp! Records and released an album, *Nikki and the Corvettes*, in 1980. Mike Miliard of the *Boston Phoenix* described the album as "power pop perfection" which "\[split\] the difference between the Ronettes and the Ramones". Adrian Mack of *The Georgia Straight* describes Corvette's early work as a "brief, if beautiful, career belting out innocently snotty bubblegum punk with the gutter-budget girl group Nikki and the Corvettes. Their solitary, highly prized 1980 album is still launching new bands and teenage-misfit boners, though Corvette herself didn't realize its impact until a reissue in 2000."

Nikki and the Corvettes disbanded in 1981. At this time, it was still more common for a man, rather than a woman, to front a rock band. The notoriety that Nikki Corvette earned for her role in breaking those barriers led to her being namechecked in the song "Gimme My Radio" by The Donnas.

### Nikki and the Stingrays

Corvette returned to music in 2003, forming a new band called Nikki and the Stingrays. Corvette described the new band as "the next progression of the Corvettes. It's got the same quality to some of it, but I grew up a little bit. Which is good, since it's only what, 27 years later?" The Stingrays released an album, *Back to Detroit* on Dollar Records.

### Gorevette

After the release of this album, Corvette moved back to Detroit, where she became friends with Amy Gore of the Gore Gore Girls. The two wrote several songs together, with Corvette providing the lyrics and Gore the music. In 2009 they formed the band Gorevette. Gorvette performed a fall 2010 tour opening for bands including Blondie and The Donnas.

### Later career

In 2012, she appeared at the "Girls Got Rhythm" fest in St. Paul, MN alongside artists such as Ronnie Spector, The Muffs, The 5.6.7.8's and L'Assassins.

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| Nikki Corvette | |
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| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1980–present |


title: Nikolaus Kondomo

abstract: Nikolaus Kondomo is an Indonesian attorney and bureaucrat who is serving as the governor of Highland Papua province in an acting capacity since 11 November 2022 until 13 November 2023. He also held office in the attorney general's office of Indonesia as the attorney general's expert staff for inter-institutional relations and international cooperation since 10 November 2022. Prior to that, he was the attorney general of Papua from 2019 to 2022. He was the first ethnic Papuan (Muyu) to be appointed as the attorney general of a province.

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# Nikolaus Kondomo

**Nikolaus Kondomo** (born 13 March 1964) is an Indonesian attorney and bureaucrat who is serving as the governor of Highland Papua province in an acting capacity since 11 November 2022 until 13 November 2023. He also held office in the attorney general's office of Indonesia as the attorney general's expert staff for inter-institutional relations and international cooperation since 10 November 2022. Prior to that, he was the attorney general of Papua from 2019 to 2022. He was the first ethnic Papuan (Muyu) to be appointed as the attorney general of a province.

## Early life and education

Kondomo was born on 13 March 1964 in Merauke. Upon graduating from high school, Kondomo studied criminal law at the 17 August 1945 University in Sleman. He then continued his studies at the Cenderawasih University and received a postgraduate degree in law from the university.

## Career

Kondomo joined the public prosecution service shortly after he received his law degree. His first major appointment was as the district attorney of Fakfak in 2007. He held this office until 2012 and was transferred to the office of the Papua's attorney general as the assistant for special crimes. During this period, Kondomo took part in prosecuting the chairman of the West Papuan Regional People's Representative Council Yoseph Yohan Auri and provincial company director Mamad Suhadi, who was arrested after being found in a corruption case involving around 20 billion rupiahs of provincial funds.

After two years serving in the office of the Papua's attorney general, Kondomo was moved to Central Java. He was installed as the district attorney of Sleman on 20 March 2014, replacing Jacob Hendrik Pattipeilohy. Kondomo was replaced as the district attorney of Sleman on 6 January 2016 by Dyah Retnowati Astuti. From Sleman, Kondomo was transferred to East Java and became the assistant for supervision to the province's attorney general. Several months into his new position, Kondomo investigated Harwiadi, an associate attorney in the Surabaya's district attorney office, for allegations of bribery by a robbery perpetrator. Kondomo's attempt at the investigation infuriated district attorney of Surabaya, Didik Farhan, who then claimed that Harwiadi "had sworn to god" that he did not accept any bribes of any sort.

Several months after his tenure in East Java, Kondomo was posted as a coordinator for the junior attorney general for state administration. After serving as coordinator, Kondomo became the deputy attorney general of Central Sulawesi in 2018. He was then transferred to Papua, where he became the deputy attorney general of the province for several months in 2019 before becoming the attorney general of Papua on 18 November 2019. Kondomo was the first ever indigenous Papuan to held office as the province's attorney general. His appointment by the attorney general was in line with the military and police, who around the same time also appointed indigenous Papuans to become military commander and police chief of the province.

The bill on the new autonomous regions in Papua on 25 July 2022, which resulted in the establishment of the Highlands Papua province and two other provinces, opened up new governor offices. Kondomo became a strong candidate in the selection process, with his provincial secretary—second-in-line—being the incumbent head of the Development Planning Agency of Papua Yohannes Wailio. His candidacy was further confirmed following his dismissal as attorney general and his appointment as the expert staff to the attorney general of Indonesia for inter-institutional relations and international cooperation on 10 November 2022. Kondomo was installed as the acting governor of Highlands Papua a day after his appointment as expert staff.

## Organization

Kondomo was active in the Papuan chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, where he became the director of the organization's social service.

## InfoBox

| Nikolaus Kondomo | |
| --- | --- |
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| Governor of Highland Papua | |
| **Acting** | |
| **In office**
11 November 2022  13 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | *office created* |
| Succeeded by | Velix Wanggai |
| Attorney General of Papua | |
| **In office**
18 November 2019  10 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Heffinur |
| Succeeded by | Jehezkiel Devy Sudarso (acting)
Witono |
| District Attorney of Sleman | |
| **In office**
20 March 2014  6 January 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Hendrik Pattipeilohy |
| Succeeded by | Dyah Retnowati Astuti |
| District Attorney of Fakfak | |
| **In office**
2007–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gede Gunawan Wibisana |
| Succeeded by | *unknown* |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | (1964-03-13) 13 March 1964
Merauke, Irian Jaya, Indonesia |
| Education | 17 August 1945 University (S.H.)
Cenderawasih University (M.H.) |
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title: Nikolaus Joseph Brahm

abstract: Nikolaus Joseph Brahm was a German zoologist and advocate born in the Holy Roman Empire. Brahm named several species of Coleoptera and Lepidoptera. There is no information about the fate of his collection, which was never cited in the literature.

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# Nikolaus Joseph Brahm

**Nikolaus Joseph Brahm** (18 May 1754 – 29 June 1821) was a German zoologist and advocate born in the Holy Roman Empire. Brahm named several species of Coleoptera and Lepidoptera. There is no information about the fate of his collection, which was never cited in the literature.

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| Nikolaus Joseph Brahm | |
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| Born | (1754-05-18)May 18, 1754 |
| Died | June 29, 1821(1821-06-29) (aged 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Zoologist, writer |


abstract: Following is a list of all Article III United States federal judges appointed by President John Adams. In total, John Adams appointed 23 Article III United States federal judges during his tenure (1797–1801) as President of the United States. Of these, 3 were appointments to the Supreme Court of the United States, 16 were to the United States circuit courts, and 4 to the United States district courts. Fourteen of the sixteen circuit court judges appointed by Adams were to positions created at the end of his tenure in office, in the Judiciary Act of 1801, 2 Stat. 89, which became known as the Midnight Judges Act. All of these offices were abolished by the repeal of this Act on July 1, 1802, by 2 Stat. 132. The remaining two were to judgeships for the District of Columbia, authorized under a different Act of Congress, not the Judiciary Act. Nonetheless, Adams made an indelible impact on the federal judiciary with the appointment of John Marshall as Chief Justice to succeed Oliver Ellsworth, who had retired due to ill health. Adams himself called this appointment "the proudest act of my life."

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# List of federal judges appointed by John Adams

Following is a list of all **Article III United States federal judges appointed by President John Adams**. In total, John Adams appointed 23 Article III United States federal judges during his tenure (1797–1801) as President of the United States. Of these, 3 were appointments to the Supreme Court of the United States, 16 were to the United States circuit courts, and 4 to the United States district courts. Fourteen of the sixteen circuit court judges appointed by Adams were to positions created at the end of his tenure in office, in the Judiciary Act of 1801, 2 Stat. 89, which became known as the Midnight Judges Act. All of these offices were abolished by the repeal of this Act on July 1, 1802, by 2 Stat. 132. The remaining two were to judgeships for the District of Columbia, authorized under a different Act of Congress, not the Judiciary Act.

Nonetheless, Adams made an indelible impact on the federal judiciary with the appointment of John Marshall as Chief Justice to succeed Oliver Ellsworth, who had retired due to ill health. Adams himself called this appointment "the proudest act of my life."

## United States Supreme Court justices

| # | Justice | Seat | State | Former justice | Nomination
date | Confirmation
date | Began
active service | Ended
active service |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Bushrod Washington | 3 | Virginia | James Wilson | December 19, 1798 | December 20, 1798 | September 29, 1798 | November 26, 1829 |
| 2 | Alfred Moore | 5 | North Carolina | James Iredell | December 4, 1799 | December 10, 1799 | December 10, 1799 | January 26, 1804 |
| 3 | John Marshall | Chief | Virginia | Oliver Ellsworth | January 20, 1801 | January 27, 1801 | January 31, 1801 | July 6, 1835 |

Also appointed, but declined: John Jay (Chief Justice).

## Circuit courts

| # | Judge | Circuit | Nomination
date | Confirmation
date | Began active
service | Ended active
service |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Richard Bassett | Third | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 2 | Egbert Benson | Second | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 3 | Benjamin Bourne | First | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 4 | William Griffith | Third | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 5 | Samuel Hitchcock | Second | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 6 | Philip Barton Key | Fourth | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | March 3, 1801 |
| 6.1 | Philip Barton Key | Fourth | February 25, 1801 | February 26, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 7 | John Lowell | First | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | May 6, 1802 |
| 8 | Jeremiah Smith | First | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 9 | George Keith Taylor | Fourth | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 10 | Oliver Wolcott Jr. | Second | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 11 | William McClung | Sixth | February 21, 1801 | February 24, 1801 | February 24, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 12 | William Cranch | D.C. | February 28, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | February 24, 1806 |
| 13 | Charles Magill | Fourth | February 25, 1801 | February 26, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |
| 14 | James Markham Marshall | D.C. | February 28, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | November 16, 1803 |
| 15 | William Tilghman | Third | February 26, 1801 | March 2, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | July 1, 1802 |

Also appointed, but declined: Thomas Bee (5th circuit), Joseph Clay Jr. (5th circuit), Jared Ingersoll (3rd circuit), Thomas Johnson (D.C. circuit), Charles Lee (4th circuit), and John Sitgreaves (5th circuit).

## District courts

| # | Judge | Court
 | Nomination
date | Confirmation
date | Began active
service | Ended active
service |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | John Sloss Hobart | D.N.Y. | April 11, 1798 | April 12, 1798 | April 12, 1798 | February 4, 1805 |
| 2 | James Winchester | D. Md. | December 5, 1799 | December 10, 1799 | October 31, 1799 | April 5, 1806 |
| 3 | John Davis | D. Mass. | February 18, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | February 20, 1801 | July 10, 1841 |
| 4 | Elijah Paine | D. Vt. | February 24, 1801 | February 25, 1801 | March 3, 1801 | April 1, 1842 |

1. See List of United States district and territorial courts

## Sources


title: Melt Bar and Grilled

abstract: Melt Bar and Grilled is a restaurant with one main location and two satellite locations in Ohio that specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and other comfort food favorites. The restaurant was founded in 2006 in Lakewood, Ohio by Matt Fish, who currently owns and operates the restaurants as the chief executive officer. Melt has enjoyed notoriety both locally and nationally. Matt Fish's creations and the popular Cleveland restaurant have been featured in USA Today, Esquire Magazine, as one of the best sandwiches in America; and in National Culinary Review. In June 2024, Melt Bar and Grilled filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming growing economic issues and store closures as part of the decision. The company also faces several lawsuits for unpaid rent at its restaurants. The company will continue to operate during the proceedings.

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# Melt Bar and Grilled

**Melt Bar and Grilled** is a restaurant with one main location and two satellite locations in Ohio that specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and other comfort food favorites. The restaurant was founded in 2006 in Lakewood, Ohio by Matt Fish, who currently owns and operates the restaurants as the chief executive officer.

Melt has enjoyed notoriety both locally and nationally. Matt Fish's creations and the popular Cleveland restaurant have been featured in USA Today, Esquire Magazine, as one of the best sandwiches in America; and in National Culinary Review.

In June 2024, Melt Bar and Grilled filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming growing economic issues and store closures as part of the decision. The company also faces several lawsuits for unpaid rent at its restaurants. The company will continue to operate during the proceedings.

## Locations

### Main location

* Lakewood, opened in September 2006, at 14718 Detroit Avenue.

### Satellite locations

### Closed locations

* Cleveland Heights, opened in May 2010, closed in November 2020, at 13463 Cedar Road.
* Melt Public Square, opened in September 2016, at Café 200 Public Square.
* Columbus (Short North), opened in November 2013, closed in July 2022, at 840 North High Street.,
* Dayton, opened in June 2017, Closed in January 2023, at 2733 Fairfield Commons.,
* Canton, opened in November 2017, Closed in January 2023, at 4230 Belden Village Mall Circle.,
* Independence, opened in October 2011, closed in February 2024, at 6700 Rockside Road.
* Avon, opened in August 2017, closed in January 2024, at 35546 Detroit Road.
* Cedar Point, opened in May 2017, at 1 Cedar Point Drive, closed in May 2024.
* Columbus (Easton), opened in December 2014, at 4206 Worth Avenue, closed in July 2024.
* Mentor, opened in November 2012, at 7289 Mentor Avenue, closed August 11, 2024.
* Akron, opened in June 2016, at 3921 Medina Road, closed August 25, 2024.

## Television appearances

Melt has been featured on several food-themed television shows. Food Network's *Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives*, with Guy Fieri, featured the original location in an episode that aired on February 8, 2010,

The Travel Channel show *Man v. Food* with Adam Richman also featured the original location in an episode that aired June 22, 2010.

In 2011, Melt was featured on the Food Network show *The Best Thing I Ever Ate*, in the messy food themed episode for their "Godfather" lasagna grilled cheese sandwich.

In 2012, Melt was featured in a cheese-themed episode of the Travel Channel's *Amazing Eats*, another Adam Richman-hosted show.

In 2013, Melt was featured in *Cheese Paradise* on the Travel Channel.

## InfoBox

Melt Bar and Grilled
| Industry |  |
| --- | --- |
| Founded | September 2006 (2006-09) in Lakewood, Ohio |
| Founders | * Matt Fish |
| Headquarters | Cleveland, United States |
| Key people | * Matt Fish (Owner & CEO) |
| Website | meltbarandgrilled.com |