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Lieutenant-Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, Mrs. Statham, AO, MBE, ARRC, FNM (18 December 1915 – 3 July 2000) was an Australian Army nurse during the Second World War. She was the only one alive from the Bangka Island Massacre. In that massacre, Japanese troops killed 21 of her fellow nurses on Radji Beach, Bangka Island (Indonesia) on 16 February 1942. Events. Japanese troops invaded British Malaya in December 1941. They went southward. They won several victories. By late January 1942, Japanese forces went through Johore. Australian hospital staff were told to get to Singapore. On 12 February, Bullwinkel and 65 other nurses boarded a steamship to escape. Two days later, the ship was sunk by Japanese aircraft. Bullwinkel and many others made it ashore. There were about 100. They surrendered to the Japanese. An officer walked to Muntok, a town on the northwest of the island, to contact the Japanese. In the Banka Island Massacre, Japanese soldiers came and killed the men. Then forced the nurses to go into the sea. They then machine-gunned the nurses from behind. Bullwinkel was struck by a bullet which passed completely through her body, missing her internal organs. She played dead until the soldiers left. She hid with British Army Private Cecil George Kingsley of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps for 12 days. She took care of his severe wounds. They were taken into captivity. Private Kingsley died soon after his wounds.
Sporosarcina is a genus of bacteria. The cells of "Sporosarcina" are either shaped like a rod or like a bowl (coccoid). Most species are able to move (motile). All species of "Sporosarcina" are capable of aerobic respiration using oxygen. Some species have the enzyme urease and can break down urea. The species "S. ureae" is common in the soil where cattle live.
Schwerte is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. About 48,000 people live there. Schwerte is in the Ruhr valley just north of the mountainous Sauerland region. The Ruhr river runs through the center of Schwerte. Schwerte is a popular cycling destination for tourists. History. Schwerte received civic rights in the 12th century. It was a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. During World War II Schwerte housed a branch of the Buchenwald concentration camp. The camp held 710 prisoners. Controversy. In 2015 Schwerte officials have proposed housing refugees at the site of the former concentration camp. The plan has been criticized as a bad idea by many Germans including the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia. Officials say the buildings were built after the war and should not be a problem. Refugees coming to Germany include those from Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Kosovo and Serbia.
The Clostridia are a class of Firmicutes, including "Clostridium" and other similar genera. The Clostridia are obligate anaerobes. They lack aerobic respiration, and oxygen is toxic to them. Species of the genus "Clostridium" are all Gram-positive and can form spores. Studies show they are not a monophyletic group. In fact, they are highly polyphyletic. Their relationships are not certain. Most are put in the Clostridiales, but is not a natural group. It is likely to be redefined in the future. Most species of the genus "Clostridium" are saprophytic organisms found in many places, most notably the soil. However, the genus does contain some human pathogens. The toxins produced by some members of the "Clostridium" genus are among the most dangerous known. Examples are tetanus toxin (known as tetanospasmin) produced by "C. tetani" and botulinum toxin produced by "C. botulinum". Notable species of this class include: Heliobacteria are also members of the class Clostridia.
"Deep, Deep Trouble" is a 1990 song performed by Bart Simpson. It is about Bart getting in trouble. He is told to mow the lawn by father Homer Simpson. The song was from the 1990 album "The Simpsons Sing the Blues". The song was released in early 1991. It charted in many countries. It reached #1 in Ireland.
Lana Maria Parrilla (born July 15, 1977) is an American actress. She was born in Brooklyn, New York City. She is the younger daughter of Sam Parrilla. She was regular cast member on the season five of ABC situation comedy, "Spin City", from 2000 to 2001. Parrilla later starred in the drama "Boomtown" (2002-2003). Then she starred in "Windfall" (2006), "Swingtown" (2008) and "Miami Medical" (2010). She also played the role of 'Sarah Gavin' on the season four of Fox series "24" in 2005. In 2011, Parrilla began starring as The 'Evil Queen'/'Regina Mills' in the ABC fantasy drama series, "Once Upon a Time".
Ana María Giunta (1 March 1943 – 14 March 2015) was an Argentine actress. She was known for her roles in "S.O.S Gulubú" (1986), "A King and His Movie" (1986), and in "Eversmile, New Jersey" (1989). Giunta was born in Concepción del Uruguay, Argentina. Giunta died in Buenos Aires, Argentina from respiratory failure, aged 72.
Narayan Desai (24 December 1924 – 15 March 2015) was an Indian Gandhian and author. He was the son of Mahatma Gandhi's personal secretary and biographer Mahadev Desai. He was born in Bulsar (now Valsad), Gujarat. During his career, he wrote many books about the ideas and life of Gandhi.  Desai died in Surat, India from a short-illness, aged 90.
Valentin Grigoriyevich Rasputin (; 15 March 193714 March 2015) was a Russian writer. He was born and lived much of his life in the Irkutsk Oblast in Eastern Siberia.  Rasputin's works show rootless urban characters and the fight for survival of centuries-old traditional rural ways of life. Rasputin's work are about the hard questions of ethics and spiritual revival. Rasputin died a day short of his 78th birthday on 14 March 2015 in Moscow.
Michael Joseph Porcaro (May 29, 1955 – March 15, 2015) was an American bass player known for his work with Toto. He retired from touring in 2007 because he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.  He was the middle son of Joe Porcaro. His elder brother was Jeff Porcaro. His younger brother is Steve Porcaro. Porcaro died from complications of ALS in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, California, aged 59.
The Ruhr is a river in western Germany. It flows into the Rhine River. It is long. The Ruhr begins near the town of Winterberg and flows into the Rhine River near Düsseldorf. Winterberg is located in the Sauerland region and Düsseldorf lies in North Rhine-Westphalia in the west of Germany. It runs through Arnsberg, Iserlohn, Schwerte, Bochum and Essen, among other cities.  Several Ruhr-area cities joined the Hanseatic league during the middle ages. The Ruhr became a center for business and industry. Beginning in the mid 14th century coal was mined along the Ruhr. It became a center for coal and steel production in Germany for over 200 years. In the mid 20th century coal and steel industries came to an end. The buildings were then used for cultural events and entertainment purposes.
There are 2 arrondissements in the Landes department. The French departments, and in other countries, are divided into "arrondissements", which may be translated into English as districts (in some cases, as boroughs). The capital of an arrondissement is called a subprefecture. If the prefecture (capital) of the department is in an arrondissement, that prefecture is the capital of the arrondissement, acting both as a prefecture and as a subprefecture. Arrondissements are further divided into cantons and communes. The arrondissements of Landes are: History. Since its creation, the Landes department has had few changes:
The arrondissement of Dax is an arrondissement of France. It is part of the Landes "département". Its capital, and subprefecture of the department, is the city of Dax. History. When the "arrondissements" were created in 1800, Dax was one of them in the Landes department. Geography. The "arrondissement" of Dax is in the southwest of the Landes department; it has an area of , and a population of 220,656 inhabitants; its population density is of inhabitants/km². The "arrondissement" is bordered to the north and east by the "arrondissement" of Mont-de-Marsan, to the south by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and to the west by the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). Composition. Cantons. After the reorganisation of the cantons in France, cantons are not subdivisions of the "arrondissements" so they could have "communes" that belong to different "arrondissements". In the "arrondissement" of Dax, there are only two cantons where not all their "communes" are in the "arrondissement": Côte d'Argent and Pays morcenais tarusate. The following table shows the distribution of the "communes" in the cantons and "arrondissements": Communes. The "arrondissement" of Dax has 152 "communes"; they are (with their INSEE codes): The "communes" in the "arrondissement" with more inhabitants are:
The arrondissement of Mont-de-Marsan is an arrondissement of France. It is part of the Landes "département" in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its capital, and prefecture of the department, is the city of Mont-de-Marsan. History. When the Landes department was created on 17 February 1800, the "arrondissement" of Mont-de-Marsan was part of that original department. Geography. The "arrondissement of Mont-de-Marsan" is the northernmost of the "arrondissements" of the department, with an area of , the largest of the department. It has 179,821 inhabitants and a population density of inhabitants/km². The "arrondissement" is bordered to the north by the Gironde department, to the northeast by the Lot-et-Garonne department, to the east by the Gers department (Occitanie region), to the south by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and to the west by the "arrondissement" of Dax and the Atlantic Ocean. Composition. Cantons. After the reorganisation of the cantons in France, cantons are not subdivisions of the "arrondissements" so they could have "communes" that belong to different "arrondissements". In the "arrondissement" of Mont-de-Marsan, there are two canton where not all their "communes" are in the "arrondissement": Côte d'Argent and Pays morcenais tarusate. The following table shows the distribution of the "communes" in the cantons and "arrondissements": Communes. The "arrondissement" of Mont-de-Marsan has 178 "communes"; they are (with their INSEE codes): The "communes" in the "arrondissement" with more inhabitants are:
Dax ("Dacs" in Gascon) is a commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in south-western France, sub-prefecture of the Landes department. It is also the capital of the "arrondissement" of Dax and of 2 "cantons" in the department: Dax-1 and Dax-2. It is well-known spa town, specialising in mud treatment for rheumatism and similar medical problems. History. Dax was first established by the Romans, and its name was "Civitas Aquensium". In the Middle Ages, it was administered by viscounts until 1177. when Henry II Plantagenet, later King of England, got the Aquitaine. Dax remained under the English rule until 1451, when it was conquered by the French troops before the end of the Hundred Years' War. Geography. Dax is, in straight line, at about from the beaches of southern Landes, from Bayonne, from Bordeaux, from Mont-de-Marsan and from Pau. The "commune" has an area of , and its average altitude is ; at the city hall, the altitude is . The city of Dax is mainly on the left side of the Adour river. Climate. The climate of Dax is Marine West Coast Climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb), with mild winters and warm summers. Population. The inhabitants of Dax are known, in French, as "Dacquois" (women: "Dacquoises"). With a population of 20,485, Dax has a population density of inhabitants/km2. Evolution of the population in Dax Dax forms, with 12 other "communes", the urban area of Dax with a population of 49,853 inhabitants (2013) and an area of . This urban area is the centre of the metropolitan area of Dax, formed by 31 "communes", with a population of 64,937 inhabitants (2013) and an area of . Administration. Dax is a subprefecture of the Landes department since 1800. It is also the capital of the "arrondissement" of Dax and the administrative centre () of two "cantons": Twin towns. Dax is twinned with:
Cyclone Pam is a 2015 Pacific Ocean tropical cyclone. The storm caused major devastation in Vanuatu. It is the second most intense storm according to pressure, after Cyclone Zoe in 2002. The storm has killed many people and caused heavy damage. Pam formed March 6 east of the Solomon Islands. It reached Category 5 on Saffir-Simpson Scale. It caused damaging storm surges in certain areas.
Andrea Zorzi (born July 29, 1965 in Noale, Province of Venice) is an Italian retired volleyball player, who won two World Championships with the Italy men's national volleyball team (1990 and 1994). He was popularly known as Zorro. After his debut in Bormio in 1986, he totalled 325 caps with Italian national team. He was a silver medalist in the 1996 Summer Olympics and also competed at the 1988 and 1992 games. Playing for almost all the major volleyball clubs of Italy, including Maxicono Parma and Sisley Treviso, he won several titles: these include two Italian Championships (1990, 1996) and one European Champions League in 1995. In 1991 he was declared World's Best Player by FIVB.
Anthony Minichiello (born 24 May 1980) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He played his entire career (2000–14) for the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League, captaining them for his final two seasons. He played more games and scored the most tries for the club than any other player in its history. He played in six grand finals, winning two in 2002 and 2013. Personal life. Minichiello was born in Liverpool, in south-west Sydney, New South Wales. He is of Italian ancestry. His younger brother, Mark, also plays rugby league. He has been married to shoe designer Terry Biviano since January 2012. In December 2013, their daughter, Azura Trésor, was born.
A yacht (pronounced "yot") is a type of boat which is mainly used for recreation. It usually has a cabin, so it does not need to return to the harbour overnight. Originally, yachts were sailing-boats, but now there are also motor yachts. The name comes from the Dutch word "jachtschip", which originally meant "hunting-boat" or "fast boat". Yachts have a fixed keel. A yacht can vary in size from about 20 feet (6 metres) to 200 feet (60 metres) or more. Most privately owned yachts fall in the range of about -; the cost of building and keeping a yacht rises quickly as length increases. In the United States, sailors tend to refer to smaller yachts as sailboats, while referring to the general sport of sailing as yachting. In sailboat racing, a yacht is any sailing vessel taking part in a race.
Dhoom () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language action thriller movie. This movie was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. This movie was produced by Aditya Chopra. Two sequels to the film titled Dhoom 2 and Dhoom 3 were released in 2006 and 2013. Plot. The story starts in the city of Mumbai, where a motorbike gang (a gang of robbers on hi-tech motorbikes, led by charismatic Kabir, is sweeping through Mumbai, outwitting the police at every turn) starts breaking into banks and other public places and vanishes onto the Western Express Highway. Assistant Commissioner of Police Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan), a no-nonsense cop, is called onto the case. Dixit seeks the help of a local bike dealer/racer named Ali Akbar Fateh Khan (Uday Chopra) and devises a trap to catch the gang, but it fails. Kabir (John Abraham), the leader of the gang, eventually taunts Dixit, claiming that Dixit can't catch him even if he is right in front of him. He is proven correct, and Dixit's failure apparently causes him to part ways with Ali. Lure to gang. Kabir then lures Ali into his gang as a substitute for Rohit, the gang member who was killed by Dixit. Ali falls in love with Sheena (Esha Deol), another gang member. The gang later goes to Goa to perform one last big heist before disbanding forever. Kabir sets his eyes on the largest casino in all of India. Kabir and his gang swiftly loot the casino on New Year's Eve, but they soon realize that Dixit has led them right into a trap. It is revealed that Ali was working for Dixit the whole time, and a fight ensues. Escape. Kabir manages to escape from Dixit and goes back to the gang's truck, where Ali has kept Sheena bound and gagged. Kabir then viciously beats up Ali for his betrayal, but Ali is saved by Dixit's timely arrival at the scene. The gang flees, except for Sheena
Abhishek Bachchan (born 5 February 1976) is an Indian movie actor, producer and occasional playback singer. He is the son of famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Bachcahn made his acting debut in 2000 with J. P. Dutta's war film, "Refugee".This was followed by over a dozen of films which were both critical and commercial disasters.His first commercial success came with the 2004 action film "Dhoom", which changed his career prospects. Bachchan later earned critical appreciation for his performances in films such as "Yuva" (2004), "Sarkar" (2005), and "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (2006), all of which garnered him three consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.In 2007, he portrayed "Gurukant Desai" a character loosely based on Dhirubhai Ambani in Mani Ratnam's drama film "Guru", which earned him a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Biography. He was born in Bombay on February 5, 1976 in the family of the famous actor Amitabh Bachchan and actress Jaya Bhaduri. He studied in Switzerland, at the prestigious private school Aiglon College. In 2000, Abhishek made his debut in Forsaken, directed by J.P. Dutt. The film was not a commercial success, but received critical acclaim for its performance. In 2004, the movie "Bikers" was released, where he played a Mumbai police officer looking for a gang of robbers on motorcycles. The film became a "blockbuster" and his next works "All is not Lost" and "Dance Inspiration" were also commercial success. In 2006, in the film "Never Say Goodbye", Abhishek played the role of Rishi Talvar, whose wife has an affair on the side.  From 2010 to 2012, four films with his participation failed at the box office.
Dhoom 2 () is a 2006 Hindi-language action thriller movie. Production. The movie was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. It was produced by Aditya Chopra. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Uday Chopra and Bipasha Basu in the lead roles. It is the second installment in the "Dhoom" series. It was released on November 24, 2006 and was generally well received by critics and audiences. In addition, it was a blockbuster at the box office. It became the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2006. and the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of all time as well at the time of its release. It is the seventh-highest grossing Bollywood movie in overseas markets. A sequel titled "Dhoom 3" was released on 20 December 2013, which also went on to become the twelfth-highest-grossing Hindi film to date, and the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time as well at the time of its release. Plot. In the Namib Desert. "Mr. A" skydives onto a train that is carrying the Queen Elizabeth II, where he steals her crown by disguising himself as the Queen, beats her guards easily, and escapes. ACP Jai Dixit and the newly promoted SI Ali Akbar Khan are introduced to Shonali Bose, a special officer assigned to investigate Mr. A's case, who also happens to be Jai's former classmate. After the initial investigation, Jai analyses the underlying trend in Mr. A's heists and concludes that the theft will follow in one of two famous Mumbai city museums. When Jai realizes that the artifact in the museum he is guarding happens to be imperfect, he rushes to the other museum, where a disguised Mr. A steals a rare diamond and escapes.  While he is about to catch a flight, Mr. A sees on the TV that someone else claiming to be himself, challenges the cops by saying that he will steal an ancient warrior sword. In response, Jai, Bose, and Khan enforce a
Dhoom 3 () is a Hindi-language 2013 action thriller movie. This movie was directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. It is a sequel to "Dhoom 2". The movie was produced by Aditya Chopra. Plot. In the year 1990, "The Great Indian Circus" owned by Iqbal Haroon Khan (Jackie Shroff) in Chicago, Illinois gets closed when he is unable to repay his loan. Sahir, his little son, pleads that the two would soon turn the corner. But Iqbal's rejected and commits suicide in front of the heartless bank leader Anderson. Twenty-three years later, Sahir (Aamir Khan) robs various branches of the Western Bank of Chicago. Despite all efforts of law enforcement, the robbery isn't foiled, and he successfully gets away. Officer Victoria (Tabrett Bethell) calls ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) and his partner, Sub-Inspector Ali Akbar Fateh Khan (Uday Chopra), for help in solving the case. Jai baits Sahir into robbing again by making it known he's on the case and that the thief's an amateur. On the other hand, Sahir starts the Great Indian Circus again, which was closed due to Iqbal's death. That is where he appoints Aaliya Hussain (Katrina Kaif), a new acrobat in his circus. Sahir poses as an informant for Jai, and manages to gather information on the bank while giving Jai a lead to follow. Eventually, Sahir robs the bank and escapes, but Jai and Ali follow him. Jai, while hanging on a helicopter ladder, manages to shoot Sahir on the left shoulder before he disappears. Sahir has a big premiere of The Great Indian Circus, with his female lead acrobat, Aaliya, involving a trick with him disappearing in one place and showing up in another. The show is a success, but afterwards, Jai, Ali, and the police surround him, knowing he's the thief. Jai says the proof will be the gunshot wound, but when
"Clocks" is the third song on British alternative rock band Coldplay's second studio album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head". The song was released on 10 December 2002. Awards. On the "Billboard" charts, "Clocks" was able to peak at #4 on the Adult Top 40, #9 on the Modern Rock Tracks, #21 on the Mainstream Top 40, and #29 on the Hot 100 charts. In 2004, "Clocks" won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. It was also nominated in the category of Best Single at the 2003 Q Awards. Pitchfork Media ranked the song #68 on their Top 100 Singles of 2000-04 list and at #155 on their 500 Greatest Songs of the 2000s.
Astro Boy is an American-Hong Kong-Chinese science fiction action-comedy superhero fantasy computer-animated movie. It is based on the manga of the same name. This movie was released first in Hong Kong on October 8, 2009. It was released in Japan on October 10, 2009. It was released in the United States on October 23, 2009.
The Poland national men's volleyball team is the national volleyball team from Poland, controlled by the "Polski Związek Piłki Siatkowej" (PZPS), which represents the country in international competitions and friendly matches. Poland is one of the world's strongest teams, it is the reigning world champion since 2014 and is ranked third (as of August 2015) in the FIVB world ranking. This team has been named as country's Team of the Year at the Polish Sports Personality of the Year awards in Warsaw. Statistics. ¹Friendly tournament, not included in the statistics Olympic Games. 1964 — did not participa te 1984 to 1992 — did not participate 2000 — did not participate World Championship. 1990 to 1994 — did not participate World Cup. 1985 to 2007 — did not participate European Championship. 1948 — did not participate 1951 — did not participate 1987 — did not participate 1997 to 1999 — did not participate World Grand Champions Cup. 1993 to 2005 — did not participate 2013 — did not participate World League. 1990 to 1997 — did not participate ¹ players during all matches of intercontinental round European League. ¹ Polish national team B European Games. ¹ Polish national team B Current roster. Team A. "Updated: 25 August 2015" Represent Poland at::  Team B. Represent Poland at::
Moraxella is a genus of bacteria. It is named after Victor Morax, a Swiss eye specialist (ophthalmologist). They are gram-negative. The cells are short rods or cocci. "Moraxella catarrhalis" can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.