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McNaught
McNaught or MacNaught or Macnaught is a Scottish surname deriving from ''MacNeachdan'' which is a Gaelic patronymic for the Pictish name ''Nechdan'' meaning 'Pure'. It was anglicised as ''Macnaughten'' and variations of the name have led to Macnaught and MacKnight (also ''Macknight'' and ''McKnight''). The MacNaughts of Kilquhanty were a branch of the Clan Macnaghten. Notable people with the surname include: * Anita McNaught (born 1965), British-New Zealand journalist and TV presenter * Erin McNaught (born 1982), the 2006 Miss Australia * Euphemia McNaught (1902–2002), Canadian painter * Ian McNaught-Davis ( fl 1950s-1980s), BBC TV presenter * James McNaught (1870–1919), Scottish footballer, 1901 FA Cup winner with Tottenham. * Jane Macnaught, producer of British TV soap ''Coronation Street'' * John McNaught (1902–1970), Canadian radio broadcaster and writer * John McNaught (1964–1997), Scottish footballer * Johnny McNaught (1892–1972), Scottish footballer * John Wats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erin McNaught
Erin McNaught (born 22 May 1982) is an Australian model, actress, presenter, television personality and beauty pageant titleholder. McNaught grew up in Australia alongside her older brothers and began playing in a band named "Short Straw" in her teenage years. After starting a career in modelling she represented Australia at the Miss Universe 2006 competition. After her participation McNaught went on to secure more modelling contracts and television jobs. In 2007 she took acting classes and secured a part in the soap opera ''Neighbours'' playing the role of Sienna Cammeniti. In 2010, she was employed by MTV and fronted their '' MTV Hits Weekly Hot30 Countdown'' show. Early life McNaught was born in Canberra, capital city of Australia. She is the daughter of Andy McNaught and Lindy McNaught. Her parents made a point of promoting healthy living to McNaught and from them she also developed a passion for cooking. She grew up alongside her older brothers. McNaught and her family spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judith McNaught
Judith McNaught (born May 10, 1944) is a bestselling author of over a dozen historical and contemporary romance novels, with 30 million copies of her works in print. She was also the first female executive producer at a CBS radio station. Early career Born on May 10, 1944, in San Luis Obispo, she majored in Business at Northwestern University. She married a St. Louis dentist and had two children, a daughter, Whitney, and a son, Clayton, before her divorce. Before gaining success as a writer, McNaught had previously worked as an assistant director for a film crew, an assistant controller of a major trucking company, president of a temporary employment agency, and president of an executive search firm. She also was the first female executive producer at a CBS radio station. She met her second husband, Michael "Mike" McNaught, while working as an assistant director for a film crew, working on a movie for a General Motors division. McNaught was the director of public relations for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comet McNaught (other)
Comet McNaught can refer to any one of more than 50 comets discovered by the astronomer Robert H. McNaught. Long-period and single-apparition comets * C/1987 U3 * C/2005 E2 * C/2005 L2 * C/2005 L3 * C/2005 S4 * C/2006 B1 * C/2006 E1 * C/2006 K1 * C/2006 K3 * C/2006 L2 * C/2006 P1, also known as the Great Comet of 2007. * C/2006 Q1 * C/2007 K6 * C/2007 M1 * C/2007 P1 * C/2007 T1 * C/2007 Y2 * C/2008 A1 * C/2008 J4 * C/2009 F2 * C/2009 F4 * C/2009 F5 * C/2009 K5 * C/2009 R1 * C/2009 T1 * C/2010 J2 * C/2011 C1 * C/2011 G1 * C/2011 L2 * C/2011 L3 * C/2011 N2 * C/2011 Q2 * C/2011 R1 * C/2012 C1 * C/2012 H2 * C/2012 K6 * C/2012 T4 * C/2012 Y3 * C/2013 E1 * C/2013 F3 * C/2013 G2 * C/2013 G7 * C/2013 J3 * C/2013 O3 Short-period comets * 191P/McNaught * 220P/McNaught * 254P/McNaught (P/2010 T1) * 260P/McNaught (P/2005 K3) * 278P/McNaught (P/2006 K2) * 284P/McNaught (P/2007 H1) * 320P/McNaught (P/2004 R1) * 336P/McNaught (P/2006 G1) * 338P/Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McNaught Syndicate
The McNaught Syndicate was an American newspaper syndicate founded in 1922. It was established by Virgil Venice McNitt (who gave it his name) and Charles V. McAdam. Its best known contents were the columns by Will Rogers and O. O. McIntyre, the ''Dear Abby'' letters section and comic strips, including ''Joe Palooka'' and '' Heathcliff''. It folded in September 1989. History Virgil McNitt (1881–1964) first tried his hand at publishing a magazine, the ''McNaught Magazine'', which failed. He then, in 1910, started the Central Press Association syndication service, with offices in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1920, McNitt founded the Central Press Association of New York City. (Although both services had the same name, they were separate operations.)Watson, Elmo Scott. "CHAPTER VIII: Recent Developments in Syndicate History 1921-1935," ''History of Newspaper Syndicates''Archived at ''Stripper's Guide'' In 1922, McNitt and Charles V. McAdam (1892–1985) absorbed the operations of the New Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |