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Nicholas or Nikolas or Nicolas or Nickolas is a male given name, derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), a compound of νίκη nikē 'victory' and λαός; laos 'people', that is, victory of the people. The name became popular through Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, the inspiration for Santa Claus. The customary English version of spelling "Nicholas", using an "h", first came into use in the 12th century and has been firmly established since the Reformation, though "Nicolas" is occasionally used.
In the United States, Nicholas – and its variations – was the 17th most popular male name given to babies in 2006. Roughly 0.7151% of the baby boys born that year, or 15,414, were given that name. It is decreasing in popularity, from a high in 1997, when 27,248 males in the United States were given the name Nicholas. That year was the most popular year for Nicholas since 1880, when U.S. records were kept for given names.
The Eastern Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Anglican Churches celebrate Saint Nicholas every year on December 6, which is the name day for "Nicholas". In Greece, the name and its derivatives are especially popular in maritime regions, as St. Nicholas is considered the protector saint of seafarers.
The X Factor is a television music competition franchise created by Simon Cowell. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol (2001–2003). It is held in various countries. The programmes are produced by executive producer Simon Cowell and his company SYCOtv. The "X Factor" of the title refers to the undefinable "something" that makes for star quality. The prize is usually a recording contract, in addition to the publicity that appearance in the later stages of the show itself generates, not only for the winner but also for other highly ranked contestants.
The similarities between The X Factor and Idols prompted Idol creator Simon Fuller, along with 19 Entertainment, to file a lawsuit against Cowell, SYCOtv, and FremantleMedia in 2004. An out-of-court settlement was reached in 2005 allowing Fuller to gain a 10% share in The X Factor format, and preventing an American version until 2010. Fuller later filed another lawsuit in 2011, claiming that he had also been promised that he would be credited as an executive producer of The X Factor USA, but that Syco, FremantleMedia, and Fox Broadcasting Company had failed to fulfill that promise; that lawsuit is pending.
X is the twenty-fourth letter of the Latin alphabet.
X may also refer to:
Nicholas "Nicky" McDonald (born 23 November 1996) is a Scottish singer. He was the runner-up of the tenth series of The X Factor in 2013. After the show, he signed with RCA Records and released his debut album In the Arms of an Angel in March 2014, peaking at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
McDonald was born in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire to parents Eileen and Derrick McDonald. He has an older brother called Kevin, a younger brother called Lewis, and a younger sister called Antonia. He suffers from the rare heart condition Long QT syndrome and, in an interview with the Daily Star, told how he almost died when he was eight: "I was playing football and all I remember was passing the ball and collapsing. I was later told that I'd had a cardiac arrest and died. My mum and dad say I fell like I'd been shot. I swallowed my tongue, which blocked my airway as well. They couldn’t get it out so my coach punched me in the mouth to knock my two front teeth out and pull my tongue forward. He saved my life, which is weird to think now."
Saint Nicholas (Greek: Ἅγιος Νικόλαος, Hagios Nikólaos, Latin: Sanctus Nicolaus); (15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century Christian saint and GreekBishop of Myra, in Asia Minor (modern-day Demre, Turkey). Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker (Νικόλαος ὁ Θαυματουργός, Nikolaos ho Thaumaturgos). His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints.
The historical Saint Nicholas is commemorated and revered among Anglican,Catholic, Lutheran, and Orthodox Christians. In addition, some Baptist,Methodist,Presbyterian, and Reformed churches have been named in honor of Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers and students in various cities and countries around Europe.
Nicholas was born in Asia Minor (Greek Anatolia in present-day Turkey) in the Roman Empire, to a Greek family during the third century in the city of Patara (Lycia et Pamphylia), a port on the Mediterranean Sea. He lived in Myra, Lycia (part of modern-day Demre), at a time when the region was Greek in its heritage, culture, and outlook and politically part of the Roman diocese of Asia. He was the only son of wealthy Christian parents named Epiphanius (Ἐπιφάνιος) and Johanna (Ἰωάννα) according to some accounts and Theophanes (Θεοφάνης) and Nonna (Νόννα) according to others. He was very religious from an early age and according to legend, Nicholas was said to have rigorously observed the canonical fasts of Wednesdays and Fridays. His wealthy parents died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young and he was raised by his uncle—also named Nicholas—who was the bishop of Patara. He tonsured the young Nicholas as a reader and later ordained him a presbyter (priest).
Actors: Fanny Bellavance (miscellaneous crew), Bart Van Langendonck (producer), Corentin Lobet (actor), Michel Corriveau (composer), Astrid Whettnall (actress), François Arnaud (actor), Stéphanie Van Vyve (actress), Thijs Van Nuffel (editor), Adonis Danieletto (actor), Ismaël Saidi (writer), Ismaël Saidi (director), Reda Chebchoubi (actor), Audrey Devos (actress),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Richard Jenkins (actor), Terrence Howard (actor), André Des Rochers (miscellaneous crew), Ann Roth (costume designer), Amy Adams (actress), Anita Surendran (miscellaneous crew), Anne Archer (actress), Jennifer Hudson (actress), Peter Pamela Rose (miscellaneous crew), Cary Brokaw (producer), Maddie Corman (actress), Aaron L. Gilbert (producer), Margot Hand (producer), Robert Bogue (actor), Joshua Shull (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Nick Apostolides (actor), Jonathan Thomson (actor), Sara Murphy (actress), John Chase (producer), John Chase (writer), John Chase (director), Herbert Von Schild (actor), Forrest Lancaster (actor), Zeen Rachidi (editor), Kate Franz (actor), Michael Worthley (composer), Alexandra Pell (writer),
Genres: Drama, Romance,Actors: Robert Nolan (actor), Nathan Fleet (composer), Charles Lo Manto (actor), Tara Boire (producer), Pamela Farrauto (actress), Derrek Peels (actor), Pamela Bayne (editor), Philippe Buckland (actor), Matthew Willson (actor), Bruce Pringle (actor), Rachel MacMillan (actress), Maria Duplaga (costume designer), James Marino (actor), Robbin MacDonald (actor), Julian Nicholson (actor),
Genres: Drama, Mystery,Actors: P.J. Haines (miscellaneous crew), Bob Corff (miscellaneous crew), Radha Mitchell (actress), George A. Romero (writer), George A. Romero (producer), Mark Isham (composer), Frank Hoyt Taylor (actor), Mark Oliver (actor), Alex Van (actor), Lynn Lowry (actress), Wilbur Fitzgerald (actor), Glenn Morshower (actor), Larry Cedar (actor), Shaun O'Rourke (miscellaneous crew), Ashley Kravitz (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: As a toxin begins to turn the residents of Ogden Marsh, Iowa into violent psychopaths, sheriff David Dutton tries to make sense of the situation while he, his wife, and two other unaffected townspeople band together in a fight for survival.
Keywords: ambiguous-ending, ambulance, american-midwest, anti-military, army, arson, assault-rifle, atomic-explosion, autopsy, bare-chested-maleActors: Paulo Pires (actor), Lúcia Moniz (actress), José Wallenstein (actor), Nicolau Breyner (actor), Ricardo Pereira (actor), Ana Padrão (actress), Ruy de Carvalho (actor), Pedro Lima (actor), Pêpê Rapazote (actor), Fátima Lopes (actress), Piotr Adamczyk (actor), Piotr Adamczyk (producer), Sofia Grilo (actress), José Carlos Malato (actor), Luis Filipe Borges (actor),
Plot: Nicholas celebrates his 40th birthday in his country house, with some friends. He has everything he ever wished for, but, on that night, he will end up dead, on his swimming pool. From that moment on, a dead Nicholas wonders how his life would be if he had made a different choice, ten years ago. We then follow two stories: on one hand the police, trying to solve the mystery of Nicholas' death and on the other, Nicholas himself, living a different life. A second life.
Keywords: black-bra, car-crash, drowning, drugs, fashion-model, female-nudity, film-casting, flashback, harassment, high-lifeActors: Tristan Aronovich (actor), Tristan Aronovich (composer), Tristan Aronovich (writer), Tristan Aronovich (producer), Jodi Nelson (actress), Chad Christopher (actor), Theo Ogunyode (actor), Jason Bonduris (actor), Larry Boothby (actor), Gary G. Schneider (actor), Dorit Avganim (actress), Lorin Shamos (actor), Stuart Ortiz (editor), Stuart Ortiz (director), Alexander Sack (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Wolfgang Völz (actor), Fred Willard (actor), Terrence Stone (actor), Rufus Beck (actor), Robert Hays (actor), Leslie Nielsen (actor), Michael Sorich (actor), Richard Cansino (actor), Eric Idle (actor), Hannes Jaenicke (actor), Tony Pope (actor), Bob Papenbrook (actor), Danny Mann (actor), Mari Devon (actress), Danny Mann (actor),
Genres: Animation, Family,Actors: Joan Lluís Bozzo (director), Joan Lluís Bozzo (writer), Roger Pera (actor), Anna Rosa Cisquella (producer), Anna Rosa Cisquella (writer), Miquel Periel (writer), Mercè Paloma (costume designer), Sergi Albert (actor), David Cuspinera (actor), Ferran Frauca (actor), Carlos Gramaje (actor), Òscar Roig (composer), Marisa Gerardi (actress), Rosa Serra (actress), Lulú Palomares (actress),
Genres: Musical,Actors: Murray Alper (actor), Rand Brooks (actor), Byron Foulger (actor), Roddy McDowall (actor), Gil Perkins (actor), Wesley Barry (producer), Edward J. Kay (composer), Wesley Barry (director), Ace Herman (editor), Harry Lauter (actor), Kate Drain Lawson (actress), Fred Krone (actor), Bob Peoples (actor), Kristine Miller (actress), Phyllis Parker (writer),
Genres: Drama,See more from Britain's Got Talent at http://itv.com/talent Pianist Nicholas Bryant has a surprise up his sleeves during his audition in the form of a flash mob The Collaborative Orchestra and Singers! And, it’s safe to say the Judges were more than impressed by their efforts… SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/BGTsub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BGT Twitter: http://twitter.com/BGT
Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/MagicboxEngRhy?sub_confirmation=1 ❄ MAGIC BOX ANIMATION PROUDLY PRESENTS ❄ 🔔CHRISTMAS SONGS & CAROLS FOR CHILDREN🔔 ♫ JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS ♫ Music - JJ Ruban Sung By - Ishaya & Khmih Choir, Shillong ❄ 𝄪 Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say: Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man Whisper what you’ll bring to me; Tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep Down the chimney, broad and black, With your pack you’ll creep All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row Mine will be the shortest one, You’ll be sure to know Bobby wants a pair of skates, Suzy wants a sled Nellie wants a picture book, Yellow, blue, and red ...
Nicholas McDonald, 16, gets a standing ovation when he takes to the stage with Christina Perry's A Thousand Years. Visit the official site: http://itv.com/xfactor SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/TXFSub Facebook: http://bit.ly/TXFFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/TXFTwi Download The X Factor mobile app: http://bit.ly/TXFapp Watch full episodes on ITV Player (UK ONLY): http://www.itv.com/itvplayer
Death of Glenn and Abraham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bZNoT_PbuE Death of Sam, Jesse, and Ron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQtkZb5Wcig Glenn Lives! Lego stop motion animation recreation of The Walking Dead Season 6 episode 3 "Thank You" Death of Nicholas and Glenn. Walkers corner Glenn and Nicholas in an alley. Glenn climbs a dumpster and helps Nicholas up as walkers surround them and grab at their feet. After staring at the teeming horde all around them, a sudden calm comes over Nicholas. "Thank you," he tells Glenn and shoots himself in the head. Glenn gets knocked into the herd by Nicholas' falling corpse and screams as he appears to be engulfed by feasting walkers. Lego Walking Dead: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kristo499/ Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
PINKFONG! no. 1 kids' app chosen by 70 million children worldwide ★ Best Kids Songs & Stories [Free Download]: http://i.sstudy.kr/L/591/des/ Merry Christmas! Let’s celebrate the holiday with some festive Christmas songs! You are watching "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" a super fun Christmas carol created by PINKFONG. ---- ★Lyrics Jolly Old St. Nicholas Jolly old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way. Don’t you tell a single soul, what I’m going to say. Christmas Eve is coming soon, now you dear old man. Whisper what you’ll bring to me, tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, when I’m fast asleep. Down the chimney broad and black, with your pack you’ll creep. All the stockings you will find hanging in a row. Mine will be the shortest one, you’ll be sure to know. Jolly old S...
With no seats left in Louis' category, Nicholas McDonald is under huge pressure to win over the panel with Jason Mraz's I Won't Give Up Visit the official site: http://itv.com/xfactor SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/TXFSub Facebook: http://bit.ly/TXFFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/TXFTwi Download The X Factor mobile app: http://bit.ly/TXFapp Watch full episodes on ITV Player (UK ONLY): http://www.itv.com/itvplayer
Tussen de opzwepende dance acts door zorgt Nicholas voor een paar magische verrassingen op Tomorrowland, waarbij de party people volledig uit hun dak gaan.
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There's a chain that is controlling what you do
There's a sin in the beliefs you love.
But again you just see what you want to
Live in a hell, keep it inside
So no one can see it.
All the good thoughts don't have sense to a life in vain.
Faith, it can't remember your face.
I'm seeking the respect that I never had for myself.
Your rise and fall
Is what you deserve
You'll die a liar
Chasing your pathetic truth
Here no one can stand the pride
That you exposed with so much light.
You abused it.
That's why I'll take mine
You'll find something to say too.
So it was proven your nothing new
Denied by pardon
Taste the weight
Of abandonment
An empty shell renewed
By cursed desires
That will bring it to nowhere.
You waited till the end
Hoping to be absolved.
There's no sorrow to feel, to see.
I know you said
It was to feel
To see
What was left,
Left of my scene.
This is my last scene.
Waste, waste the promise of the pure.
Burning remembrance of the gone
Give a motive to the wreck
You've taken the null and braced regress.
If I
Move now
I'll be
Seen clearly
Starving (all along)
Enough to
Remind me
I'm so far, so far away
'cause I can take all
And burn it with my sins.
Bless the livings that have a dream
Souls awakened for the wills for the purposes
Drop the guilt of all the misdeeds
There's a vision, it's to bear
It's to realize
There's a meaning in the burden
Put commitment in the time that's been gifted you
Ban the languished unconsciousness
Grant the knowledge, it's for them
It's for everyone.
Time stands still while failure rises here