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Äänekoski
Äänekoski is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Central Finland region. The municipality has a population of 13,703 (2003) and covers an area of 763.00 km² of which 163.68 km² is water. The population density is 22.9 inhabitan..
Äänekoski bus disaster
The Äänekoski bus disaster was a major traffic accident on March 19 2004 outside the Konginkangas housing estate (N62°46.620' E025°46.938') in Äänekoski, Finland. At 02:08 local time (00:08 UTC) a bus transporting 38 passengers, most of them youths, to Ruka skiing centre for an alpine skiin..
Nek
Filippo Neviani also known as Nek (born January 6th, 1972) is a popular contemporary Italian singer. Some of his hits include “Laura Non C'è” or “Laura no Esta” which became a major hit in Europe and Latin America in 1997 being one of the most listened songs of that year, and “Almeno stav..
Nek' Ti Bude Ljubav Sva
Nek' Ti Bude Ljubav Sva (English translation: "You May Have All The Love") was the Croatian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, performed in Croatian by Toni Cetinski. The song was performed seventh on the night (following the United Kingdom's Francis Ruffelle with Lonely Symphony and precedi..
Nekama
is a Japanese term used to describe a kind of internet sock puppet used on dating and personal sites. The word is a combination of netto (internet), and okama (an effeminate gay man; a male cross dresser), and means a man who posts a personal advertisement using a female identity. Parker, Ginny. &#..
Nekauba
Almost nothing is known of Nekauba or Nechepsos as he is also called except that he is listed as one of the early kings of the 26th Saite Dynasty in Manetho's Epitome and is assigned a reign of 6 Years. Manetho writes that he succeeded Stephinates the founder of the 26th Dynasty--probably Shepsesre ..
Neka Mi Ne Svane
Neka Mi Ne Svane (English translation: "May The Dawn Never Come") was the Croatian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, performed in Croatian by Danijela. The song was performed first on the night (preceding Greece's Thalassa with Mia Krifi Efesthisia). At the close of voting, it had received ..
Neked Time
Neked Time is the 3rd hour of Blak's Wacky World on Dementia Radio which plays music to those who don't get offended by rude, crude and outright naughty music. ..
Nekeme Prod
Nekeme Prod is the name of a French free (as in freedom) video games development association (law 1901). The aim of this team is to regroup all the skills needed to create a game from A to Z. Timeline 1998 : Creation of the Nekeme Prod originally to build a legal structure around [Arkhart]..
Nekemte
Nekemte (also called Lekemt) is a market town in western Ethiopia. Located in the Misraq Welega Zone of the Oromia Region (or kilil), Nekemte has has a longitude and latitude of [9°5′N 36°33′E] and an elevation of 2,088 meters. Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency i..
Nekhbet
In Egyptian mythology, Nekhbet (also spelt Nechbet, and Nekhebit) was an early, predynastic, local goddess who was the patron of the city of Nekheb, her name meaning of Nekheb. She was seen as a goddess who had chosen to adopt the city, and consequently depicted as a vulture, a creature that the Eg..
Nekhei Na'atza (band)
Nekhei Na'atza were the "godfathers" of the Israeli punk scene and gave an example to the other bands with their anti-Zionism texts. Sources Music of Israel ..
Nekhen
Hierakonpolis / Nekhen Hieraconpolis redirects here; for the ancient fortress in Egypt called Hieracon, see Hieracon Nekhen (Greek: Ἱεράκων πόλις, Strabo xvii. p. 817), transliterated as Hierakonpolis, Hieraconpolis or Hieracompolis, Arabic: Kom El-Ahmar) was the religious an..
Nekimi, Wisconsin
Nekimi is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,419 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 75.0 km² (28.9 mi²), all land. Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 1,419 people, 526 ho..
Nekketsu (Kirby)
is a fictional guest character in the [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]] anime. He appears to be the same species as Mr. Chip, with Cappy-like features. He wears a purple suit over his pink shirt occupying a green tie, and wears bluish black shoes, a red-and-white bandana, and white gloves. He has a red..
Nekketsu Koha Kunio-kun
Kunio has starred in more than 20 games by Technos. Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun (Japanese: 熱血硬派くにおくん) is a video game franchise started by Technos, the company that made the Double Dragon franchise. The title loosely translates to "Nekketsu Bad Boy Kunio" or "Nekketsu Tough Guy ..
Nekketsu Kouko Kunio Kun
Nekketsu Kouko Kunio Kun, also known as Renegade in the original North American release or Adventures in Vancouver, BC in the 2003 rerelease by Canadian ROM hacker RyanVG, is a Famicom action game that involves high school students fighting other high school students in order to save the girlfriend...
Nekkeveld
Nekkeveld in the municipality of Nijkerk. Nekkeveld ([52°15′N 5°25′E]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Nijkerk, and lies about 8 km north of Amersfoort.ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005. ..
Nekkhamma
Nekkhamma (Renunciation) is one of the ten paramis or perfections that a bodhisattva must develop in order to become a Buddha. Contemplating the dukkha inherent in desire is one way to incline the mind to renunciation. Another way is to contemplate directly the benefits flowing from renunciation. T..
Neklan
Neklan was a mythic Bohemian prince from 9th century. Was very peaceful, never war against his enemies (Neklan mean "Never tilt" in Czech). Once Lucko's land (Meadows) prince, Vlastislav (Homeland's glory) war with him and besieged Neklan's castle, Levy Hradec(Left Stronghold). Neklan didn't want ..
Neko
Neko ([[wiktionary:猫]], ねこ) is the Japanese word for the domestic cat. It may also refer to: Neko (computer program), a cross-platform open-source animated cursor-chasing cat screenmate applicationNeko the Kitty, a webcomic.In Japanese gay slang, neko is equivalent to femme, i.e the more fem..
Neko-ryu
Neko-ryu logo Neko-ryu Goshin Jitsu （Japanese: 猫流護身術）is a martial art created by Judo Grandmaster Ernie Cates. Translating as "Cat Style Self Defense," it focuses on simple, natural movements and techniques that can be remembered in times of stress or when under attack. They focu..
Nekocon
Nekocon is an anime convention held annually in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia traditionally in the month of November. The word 'Nekocon' comes from a combination of the japanese word 'neko' meaning cat and 'con' as an abbreviation of 'convention' and chosen for the common association of catgi..
Nekoma, North Dakota
Nekoma is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 51 at the 2000 census. Nekoma was founded in 1905. Of particular interest in Nekoma is the Safeguard Program anti-ballistic missile complex, with a [large pyramid] structure visible from miles in e..
Nekomata
A nekomata is a Japanese mythological creature, believed to evolve from domesticated cats. It was believed that after a cat reached ten years of age, its tail would slowly split into two tails, and along the way would develop magic powers, primarily those of necromancy and shamanism. By gesturi..
Nekomi
Nekomi is a fictional Japanese town located in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo. It was created by manga artist Kosuke Fujishima for his popular series Oh My Goddess!, and likely modeled on his actual hometown of Chiba City. Nekomi seems to be a rather large bedroom community, with its economy likel..
Nekomusume
, meaning "cat-girl" or "cat-daughter", can refer to: A character in the Japanese comic and cartoon series Ge Ge Ge no KitaroA specific transformation of the BakenekoCatgirls, or nekomimi in Japanese popular culture This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associa..
Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Nekoosa is a city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,590 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 Geography2 Demographics3 History4 External links Geography Nekoosa is located at [44°19′9″N, 89°53′60″W] (44.319081, -89.899937)[Geogra..
Nekor
Nekor (N'kor in the Berber language (نكور in Arabic)) is a town in the Rif of Morocco. It was the capital of the medieval Kingdom of Nekor, and was founded by Emir Idris ibn Salih between 749 and 761 AD, and became the capital in the reign of his son Said ibn Idris (the capital having previousl..
Nekos
Nekos is the stage name of Dustin Lauzon, (born September 4, 1984 in Windsor, Ontario), a Canadian rapper. He started rapping at the age of 14, resorting to his PC to create low-quality recordings. In 2001, at the age of 17, Nekos, and fellow Windsor emcee Profit (now Phokus), created a group nam..
Neko (computer program)
Neko is a cross-platform open-source animated cursor-chasing cat screenmate application. The name of the program is named after neko ([[wiktionary:猫]], ねこ), which is the Japanese word meaning cat. About Neko Neko was a desktop accessory ported for the Macintosh in the earily 1990s. There..
Neko Case
Neko Case Neko Case (born September 8, 1970 in Alexandria, Virginia) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and as a member of the New Pornographers. Her music is frequently labeled alternative country, although Case doesn't describe it in that way. She recorded and..
Neko Janai mon!
|} is a manga series by Kentarō Yano which ran in Young Jump magazine from 1982 until 1985. The story follows the romance of , a young artist attending art college, and , a crass young man attending the same college. Because of a bad experience with a kitten when she was young (she saw one get ki..
Neko Majin
|} Neko Majin (ネコマジン) is a short series of one-shot manga chapters by Akira Toriyama, spanning eight total installments released from 1999-2005. It is most notable for its later portion, Neko Majin Z, which is a self-parody of Dragon Ball, the author's most famous work. Contents 1&nb..
Neko Ninja
The neko ninja—lit. cat ninja—are one of three major ninja clans found in the comic book Usagi Yojimbo, the others being the mogura ninja (mole ninja) and the komori ninja (bat ninja). The neko ninja possess martial arts skills and secret techniques, such as access to explosives, beyond what t..
Neko Press
Neko Press, or Neko Press Comics, is an alternative comic book publisher owned and operated by Billy Martinez. Aside from Martinez's own works, such as Kickass Girl, Neko Press publishes the works of Dark One, Butch Adams, and Foo Swee Chin. External links [Neko Press homepage]..
Neko the Kitty
Neko the Kitty is a webcomic written and drawn by Gearóid Molloy. It centers on the life of the title character, Neko, a deceptively cute-looking, but ultimately very sarcastic housecat. He lives with Alice Cooper, a gothic college student, and, until January/February 2005, her boyfriend Jeff. On..
Neko Zhang
Neko Zhang is a Chinese vocalist and the daughter of classical composer Qj Wenying. Neko studied musical theory, piano and voice at Nanjing Conservatory. She has appeared in arenas such as Beijing Stadium and Meiqi Theater in Shanghai. External links [Official site][page at CDBaby&..
Nekra
Nekra is a fictional mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. Character biography Decades ago, Gemma Sinclair was an African-American cleaning lady at Los Alamos National Laboratory. While she was pregnant, an exploding lab experiment bombarded Gemma with radiation, causing her unborn ch..
Nekrasov
Nekrasov is a common Russian last name. It can refer to the following people: Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov (1821-1878), Russian poet, journalist, editorNikolai Vissarionovich Nekrasov (1879-1940), Russian politicianViktor Nekrasov (1911-1988), Russian writerAndrei Nekrasov, a Contemporary Russian f..
Nekro
Nekro is a 1997 feature film directed by Nicolas Masson. Contents 1 Tagline2 Cast3 Writing credits4 Produced by5 Director of Photography6 Music by7 Scenography by8 Official site9 External links Tagline Who is like the beast? Who can make war against h..
Nekromanteia
''This is an article about an album. For the Doctor Who audio drama, see here. Nekromanteia is the second album from the band Fields of Aplomb, released in 2003. The album is based on the writings of Eliphas Levi (1810 - 1875), a French occultist who helped revive interest in ritual magic in the 19..
Nekromanteia (Doctor Who audio)
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Nekromantik
NEKRomantik is a 1987 German horror film directed by Jörg Buttgereit. This frequently controversial movie (i.e. banned in Great Britain) has become a cult film over the years due to its transgressive subject matter (necrophilia) and audacious imagery. A documentary, Corpse Fucking Art, which us..
Nekromantix
The Nekromantix are a psychobilly band that were formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1989. After spending eight years as a submarine operator in the Royal Danish Navy, lead vocalist/stand-up bassist Dan Gaarde first attempted to drum in a rockabilly band, before becoming interested in psychobilly. He ..
Neks
A Nek is a fictional beast from the Star Wars Saga. A Nek is a quadruped life-form that resembles a hairless, muscly with three large claws to every paw and large teeth. They are classically called "Battle Dogs" and are bred in the Cyborrean system for sale on the Galactic Black Market. These huge..
Nektar
If you wanna read about Czech Republic´s beer Nektar. Nektar is a 1970s English progressive rock band based in Germany. History Formed in Hamburg, Germany in 1969, members included Roye Albrighton on guitars and vocals, Allan "Taff" Freeman on keyboards, Derek "Mo" Moore on Rickenbacker bass, Ron..
Nektarios Bamiatzis
Nektarios Bamiatzis (born 10 July 1975) was a first season contestant on Deutschland sucht den Superstar. Bamiatzis is of Greek descent. He got 8th place in the compeition. Since the show, Bamiatzis has released two singles. His solo single "Looks Like We Made It" was released in 2003. In 2005, Ba..
Nektar (beer)
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Nekton
Nekton is the grouping of living organisms that live in the water column of the ocean and freshwater lakes. Nekton organisms can propel themselves independent of the currents in the water mass. Some examples are adult krill, small fish, whales, and tuna; the latter two capable of substantial migr..
Nekuf ujas, nekuf at
Nekuf ujas, nekuf at Hipodil Released 1994 Genre Rock Styles Punk, Heavy metal Length Studio CITY Label Riva Sound Language Bulgarian Nekuf ujas, nekuf at (Kind'a Horror, kind'a hel) is the second album by the Bulgarian rock band Hipodil, released 1994. The musi..
Nekweaga Bay Airport
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Nekyia
In Greek poetry, Nekyia (meaning "the journey into the night") refers to the 11th chapter of the Odyssey, which describes the descent of Odysseus to the underworld. Odysseus descends to the world of the dead in order to consult the soul of the priest and prophet Teiresias about the means to return h..
Nekyiomanteion
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Nekyiomanteion is the Ancient Greek Temple of Necromancy. It is situated on an archaeological site located in n..
Nek Bwau'tu
Nek Bwau'tu is the Bothan commander of the Fifth Fleet of the Galactic Alliance Defense Force.With the rank of admiral, he commands the Fifth Fleet, and for good reason. Admiral Bwau'tu is famous for defeating the Thrawn Simulator every time. His flagship was the Admiral Ackbar, which was later cap..
Nek Chand
250px 250px Nek Chand Saini (Hindi: ) is an Indian outsider artist, famous for building the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, a forty acre (160,000 m²) sized sculpture garden in the city of Chandigarh, India. Nek Chand Saini was born in 1924 in the village of Berian Kalan, Tehsil Sh..
Nek Muhammad Wazir
Nek Muhammad Wazir (Urdu: نیک محمد وزیر) was the leader of militant Muslim organization. Nek Muhammad Wazir was born in 1975 and died in 2004 after US bombing in South Waziristan, FATA, Pakistan. Nek Muhammad Wazir was trained and joined war against Soviet occupation Afghanistan. Extern..
Ne (kana)
kana - gojūon ん わ ら や ま は な た さ か あ っ (ゐ) り み ひ に ち し き い ヴ る ゆ む ふ ぬ つ す く う ヶ (ゑ) れ め へ ね て せ け え ー を ろ よ も ほ の と そ こ お ね, in hiragana, or ネ in katakana, is one of the Japane..
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