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Nord, a word meaning "north" in several European languages, may refer to: Acronyms * National Organization for Rare Disorders, an American nonprofit organization * New Orleans Recreation Department, New Orleans, Louisiana, US Film and television * ''Nord'' (1991 film), a film directed by Xavier Beauvois * ''Nord'' (2009 film), or ''North'', a Norwegian film directed by Rune Denstad Langlo Music * ''Nord'' (Siddharta album), 2001 * ''Nord'' (Year of No Light album), 2006 * ''Nord'', an album by Luna Amară, 2018 * Nord, the brand name for musical instruments produced by Clavia. * ''A. G. NORD'', the fifth disc from the album 7G, by A. G. Cook. * ''Nord'' (Gåte album), 2021 People * Christiane Nord (born 1943), German translation scholar * Daniel Nord, Swedish civil servant * Elizabeth Nord (1902–1986), American labor organizer * , Norwegian software expert * John Nord (born 1959), American professional wrestler * (1912–2003), German anti-Nazi activist * Kathleen N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North
North is one of the four compass points or cardinal directions. It is the opposite of south and is perpendicular to east and west. ''North'' is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating Direction (geometry), direction or geography. Etymology The word ''north'' is etymology, related to the Old High German ''nord'', both descending from the Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European unit *''ner-'', meaning "left; below" as north is to left when facing the rising sun. Similarly, the other cardinal directions are also related to the sun's position. The Latin word ''borealis'' comes from the Ancient Greek, Greek ''Anemoi#Boreas, boreas'' "north wind, north", which, according to Ovid, was personified as the wind-god Anemoi#Boreas, Boreas, the father of Calais and Zetes. ''Septentrionalis'' is from ''septentriones'', "the seven plow oxen", a name of ''Ursa Major''. The Greek ἀρκτικός (''arktikós'') is named for the same constellation, and is the source of the English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Nord
Keith Sterling Nord (March 3, 1957 – September 19, 2018) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1979 to 1985. He played college football College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States. Unlike most ... at St. Cloud State University. He died of cancer on 19 September 2018. References External linksOfficial website 1957 births 2018 deaths Players of American football from Minneapolis American football defensive backs St. Cloud State Huskies football players Minnesota Vikings players Ed Block Courage Award recipients {{defensiveback-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord (yacht)
The superyacht ''Nord'' was launched by Lürssen at their yard near Bremen-Vegesack. Both the yacht's exterior and interior design are the work of Nuvolari & Lenard. ''Nord'', formerly known as Project OPUS, was built under the supervision of yacht brokerage Moran Yacht & Ship based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ship belongs to billionaire Alexey Mordashov and is estimated to be worth $500 million. Following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine the yacht sailed to the Seychelles and then on to the Russian Pacific port of Vladivostok to escape seizure by Western authorities. Ownership and history In March of 2022, ''Forbes'' reported that ''Nord'' was still owned by Alexey Mordashov. At 464 feet, the vessel was registered in the Cayman Islands with a value of $300 million. While under threat of seizure due to sanctions, she arrived in Vladivostok, Russia on April 11, after leaving Seychelles on March 12, where ''Nord'' typically spent winters. ''Luxury Launches'' reported that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord Region (Cameroon)
The North Region (french: Région du Nord) makes up 66,090 km² of the northern half of The Republic of Cameroon. Neighbouring territories include the Far North Region to the north, the Adamawa Region to the south, Nigeria to the west, Chad to the east, and Central African Republic to the southeast. The city of Garoua is both the political and industrial capital. Garoua is Cameroon's third largest port, despite the fact that the Bénoué River upon which it relies is only navigable for short periods of the year. Major ethnic groups include the Fula or Fulani ( ff, Fulɓe; french: Peul, links=no), who are Islamic pastoralists, and numerous Muslim and animist speakers of Adamawa, Chadic, and Nilo-Saharan languages. French is the language of formal education, and Fulfulde, the language of the Fulbe, is widespread as a ''lingua franca''. 2008 Presidential Decree In 2008, the President of the Republic of Cameroon, President Paul Biya signed decrees abolishing "Provinces" a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord Region (Burkina Faso)
Nord is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001. The population of Nord was 1,720,908 in 2019. The region's capital is Ouahigouya. Four provinces make up the region— Loroum, Passoré, Yatenga, and Zondoma. As of 2019, the population of the region was 1,720,908 with 52.2% females. The population in the region was 8.39% of the total population of the country. The child mortality rate was 88, infant mortality rate was 72 and the mortality of children under five was 153. The coverage of cereal need compared to the total production of the region was 85%. As of 2007, the literacy rate in the region was 27%, compared to a national average of 28.3%. Geography Most of Burkino Faso is a wide plateau formed by riverine systems and is called falaise de Banfora. There are three major rivers, the Red Volta, Black Volta and White Volta, which cuts through different valleys. The climate is generally hot, with unreliable rains across different season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord, Greenland
Station Nord is a military and scientific station in northeastern Greenland 1700 km north of the Arctic Circle. It is about from the geographic North Pole, on Princess Ingeborg Peninsula ( da, Prinsesse Ingeborg Halvø) in northern Kronprins Christian Land, making it the second northernmost permanent settlement and base of the Northeast Greenland National Park and of Greenland as a whole (two stations in Peary Land further north, Brønlundhus and Kap Harald Moltke, are not permanently occupied). The Danish Defense Command base is staffed by five Danish non-commissioned officers on a 26-month tour of duty; accommodation is also available for over twenty scientists and other personnel during the summer months. The station has about 35 buildings. It is not accessible by ship; ice conditions would permit a passage only every five to ten years. The name ''Nord'' simply means "north" in Danish. Winter darkness extends from 15 October to 28 February. History Joint U.S.–Dan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord, California
Nord is a census-designated place in Butte County, California. Its zip code is 95973 and its area code is 530. It lies at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m). Nord's population was 320 at the 2010 census. History A post office operated at Nord from 1871 to 1933, with an interruption from 1919 to 1920. Demographics At the 2010 census Nord had a population of 320. The population density was . The racial makeup of Nord was 233 (72.8%) White, 1 (0.3%) African American, 6 (1.9%) Native American, 16 (5.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 48 (15.0%) from other races, and 16 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 122 people (38.1%). The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized. There were 104 households, 42 (40.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 65 (62.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 5 (4.8%) had a female householder with no husband pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord (Haitian Department)
Nord ( French) or Nò (Haitian Creole; both meaning "North") is one of the ten departments of Haiti and located in northern Haiti. It has an area of and a population of 1,067,177 (2015). Its capital is Cap-Haïtien. History Taino Period The department was part of the Chiefdom of Marien with settlements such as Guarico in Limonade and Guanawari in Grande-Rivière-du-Nord. Spanish Period After the arrival of Columbus, the Taino granted the Spanish land to build the fort Navidad with their shipwreck, the first Colombian-era shelter built by Europeans in America. The fort was destroyed by Caonabo, leader of the Maguana, in response to the Europeans abusing their stay and locals. The Europeans moved eastward to actual la Isabella in the Dominican Republic. French Period After the treaty of Ryswick, the French administer the west side of the island. The capital of the colony from 1697 to 1751 has been Cap-François, the actual Cap-Haitian. The department was the most densely populate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord (French Department)
Nord (; officially french: département du Nord; pcd, départémint dech Nord; nl, Noorderdepartement, ) is a department in Hauts-de-France region, France bordering Belgium. It was created from the western halves of the historical counties of Flanders and Hainaut, and the Bishopric of Cambrai. The modern coat of arms was inherited from the County of Flanders. Nord is the country's most populous department. It had a population of 2,608,346 in 2019.Populations légales 2019: 59 Nord INSEE It also contains the metropolitan region of (the main city and the prefecture of the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord (Chamber Of Deputies Of Luxembourg Constituency)
North ( lb, Norden; french: Nord; german: Norden) is one of the four multi-member constituencies of the Chamber of Deputies, the national legislature of Luxembourg. The constituency was established in 1919 following the introduction of proportional representation for elections to the Chamber of Deputies. It consists of the cantons of Clervaux, Diekirch, Redange, Vianden and Wiltz. The constituency currently elects nine of the 60 members of the Chamber of Deputies using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. At the 2018 general election it had 47,223 registered electors. Electoral system North currently elects nine of the 60 members of the Chamber of Deputies using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. Electors votes for candidates rather than parties and may cast as many votes as the number of deputies to be elected from the constituency. They may vote for an entire party list or individual candidates and may cast up to two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter R
Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 1987), who previously wrestled as "Walter" * Walter, standard author abbreviation for Thomas Walter (botanist) ( – 1789) Companies * American Chocolate, later called Walter, an American automobile manufactured from 1902 to 1906 * Walter Energy, a metallurgical coal producer for the global steel industry * Walter Aircraft Engines, Czech manufacturer of aero-engines Films and television * Walter (1982 film), ''Walter'' (1982 film), a British television drama film * Walter Vetrivel, a 1993 Tamil crime drama film * Walter (2014 film), ''Walter'' (2014 film), a British television crime drama * Walter (2015 film), ''Walter'' (2015 film), an American comedy-drama film * Walter (2020 film), ''Walter'' (2020 film), an Indian crime drama film * ''W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Nord
Thomas Nord (born 19 October 1957 in Berlin Berlin ( , ) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constitue ...) is a German politics, German politician (DIE LINKE) and Member of the German Federal Parliament. From 2005 to 2012 he was Chairman of DIE LINKE in Brandenburg (Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus PDS prior to 2007). Nord has been a Member of the Federal German Parliament since 2009, a member of the party Executive since 2012 and Federal Treasurer since May 2014. Nord was an Informant of the Stasi. Life Thomas Nord grew up in East Berlin and, after High School, completed an apprenticeship as a machinery and plant fitter. Between 1976 and 1980 he served in the People’s Navy of the GDR as a Sergeant. He then spent four years as a youth club leader in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg and studi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
