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Discover the 15 most common conversion killers. Your company's nemesis will almost certainly be on the list.
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What stops them from ticking more often.
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You should know how to spot each of the following killers. And you should know how to overcome each of them.
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Ezubao, an online financing platform, has allegedly absorbed about 50 billion yuan ($7.6 billion) in funds, with about 900,000 investors involved, the Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday.
The platform was launched in July 2014 by Yucheng Group, which is based in East China's Anhui Province. After noticing some abnormal activities on the platform at the end of 2015, the authorities launched an investigation into the company, Xinhua said.
Ding Ning, chairman of Yucheng, and 20 other people were arrested on January 14.
The police found that Yucheng and its affiliates did not have sufficient cash flow to operate normally as of December 5, 2015. Also, the company had transferred some of its capital and destroyed certain evidence, and some senior people in the company have fled, according to the police.
"Ezubao is a Ponzi scheme," Zhang Min, a former senior executive at the company, was quoted as saying in the Xinhua report. According to Ezubao, the group's affiliated leasing companies first signed agreements with companies that operate projects. Then, under the model of assignments of credit, once the companies operating the projects got financing, they would pay fees to the leasing companies, which would then pay interest to investors as well as the principal amount of their investment, Xinhua said.
However, over 95 percent of the projects on the platform were fake, according to Yong Lei, who was in charge of risk control at a leasing company under Yucheng Group, the report said. The platform, which claimed that it focused primarily on finance and leasing solutions, instead became a third-party payment channel to illegally absorb capital, the Xinhua report said.
Many investors were attracted by the high returns Ezubao promised, Xinhua noted. The platform offered six investment products, offering annual interest rates of between 9 percent and 14.6 percent, much higher than for similar products offered by banks.
"One of the company's employees told me that I would get the principal of my investment and my interest, despite the failure of the project," an investor surnamed Zhang was quoted as saying in the report.
Another investor surnamed Xi told Xinhua that she was attracted by Ezubao's flexibility. For example, some money management products do not allow withdrawals to be made in advance, but that was not the case with Ezubao, she noted.
Yucheng grew quickly for a year and a half, with large numbers of affiliated companies and contracted companies being set up around the country, Xinhua noted.
Investigators also found that a "considerable proportion" of the money that had been raised from investors was spent on maintaining lavish lifestyles for senior executives and for company operations, including fueling the hype about its products.
Ding spent more than a billion yuan on gifts such as properties, cars, and luxury goods, the report said.
A big chunk of money was also spent on salaries, particularly those of top executives, the investigation found. For example, the salary paid to Ding's brother Ding Dian went from 18,000 yuan to a million yuan per month. Zhang Min, a former senior executive at the company, told investigators that 80 people at Yucheng received salaries of over a million yuan, and the company spent a total of 800 million yuan in paychecks within just a month in November 2015.
The company has also spent over 100 million yuan on advertising since 2014, the report said. And to maintain a good reputation among investors, a lot of money was spent on luxury clothes for Ding's female secretaries.
Ding said money raised on Ezubao was also used to cover operational costs for the company's other assets.
False or exaggerated advertizing and the intention to spend the money on themselves constitute crimes of illegal use of public funds and fundraising fraud, Guo Hua, a law professor at the Central University of Finance and Economics, told Xinhua.
Investigators said efforts are still underway to collect evidence and recover some of the money, to minimize losses for investors. They also urged affected investors to file reports with relevant law enforcement agencies.


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Brucellosis is considered the world's most widespread zoonotic infection. It causes abortion and sterility in livestock leading to serious economic losses and has even more serious medical impact in humans, since it can be a trigger to more than 500,000 infections per year worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of Haematopinus tuberculatus, a louse that can parasitize several ruminants, as a new host of brucellosis. Louse specimens were collected from seropositive and seronegative water buffaloes and divided in 3 developmental stages: adults, nymphs and nits. All samples were separately screened for Brucella spp. DNA and RNA detection by Real Time PCR. In particular, primers and probes potentially targeting the 16S rRNA and the Brucella Cell Surface 31 kDalton Protein (bcsp31) genes were used for Real Time PCR and buffalo β actin was used as a housekeeping gene to quantify host DNA in the sample. A known amount of B. abortus purified DNA was utilized for standard curve preparation and the target DNA amount was divided by the housekeeping gene amount to obtain a normalized target value. A further molecular characterization was performed for Brucella strain typing and genotyping by the Bruce-ladder, AMOS-PCR and MLVA assays. Data were statistically analysed by ANOVA.
Brucella abortus DNA and RNA were detected in all developmental stages of the louse, suggesting the presence of viable bacteria. Data obtained by MLVA characterization support this finding, since the strains present in animals and the relative parasites were not always identical, suggesting bacterial replication. Furthermore, the detection of Brucella DNA and RNA in nits samples demonstrate, for the first time, a trans-ovarial transmission of the bacterium into the louse.
These findings identified H. tuberculatus as a new host of brucellosis. Further studies are needed to establish the role of this louse in the epidemiology of the disease, such as vector or reservoir.
In recent years an intensification of livestock production systems was observed in many countries, increasing the risk for zoonosis transmission . Among these, brucellosis, an infection caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, represents one of the main zoonosis worldwide. It causes abortion and sterility in livestock leading to serious economic losses  and has even more serious medical impact in humans, leading to more than 500,000 infections per year worldwide . Brucellosis has only been controlled and sometimes eradicated in animal reservoirs in developed world by applying strict veterinary hygiene measures, such as control tests, culling infected animals and environment sanitization . Its eradication is even more difficult in developing countries, because of limited resources to indemnify farmers and their emotional attachment to the animals . Furthermore, the existence of mammalian wildlife reservoirs of Brucella is an obstacle to brucellosis eradication in some countries . Brucellosis is endemic in most areas of the world due to the difficulties in the application of control/eradication programs and/or other unknown environmental factors may have influenced the spread of the disease.
Recently, great attention has been focused on the role that some insects can play as reservoirs and vectors of many diseases [6, 7]. Cheville et al.  observed that face flies have only a limited capacity to act as short-term carriers of B. abortus, since the bacteria did not replicate in the flies, and some bacteria were found to be degraded by secondary lysosomes of the midgut epithelium. The role of some lice to carry Brucella spp. was also hypothesized  in Egypt, although the authors failed to detect these bacteria by PCR. Eighteen species of bloodsucking arthropods were identified as natural Brucella carriers and 20 species proved to be susceptible to brucellosis infection under experimental conditions . However, no studies have been performed on the sucking louse Haematopinus tuberculatus (Figure 1A-1E), Phylum Arthropoda, Class Insecta, Order Phthiraptera, Suborder Anoplura, Family Haematopinidae. It has a worldwide distribution, since it has been reported in Asia, Africa, Australia and South America . In Europe it has been described in Albania, Macedonia, France, England and Italy [12–14]. H. tuberculatus lives as a permanent ectoparasite and undergoes a simple life cycle. Transition from egg to three nymphal instars to adults (Figure 2), in optimal environmental conditions, is completed on the host in 21–27 days . Cattle , camel, bison and water buffalo are susceptible to lice infestation [12, 15]. Water buffalo is better adapted to satisfy animal protein demand in tropical countries, where 98% of the world population is bred, but it is also an important milk producer in some developed countries, like Italy, where its breeding has reached a great level of innovation, similar to that in cattle . Recently, it has been demonstrated that H. tuberculatus is as potential vector of Anaplasma marginale. It may therefore have a similar role in the transmission of other diseases agents, such as Brucella spp. In some areas, such as Southern Italy, brucellosis is still endemic despite the application of an eradication program based on a test-and-slaughter approach. Recently, diagnostic molecular techniques have been successfully utilized to identify Brucella DNA at genus, species and even biovar levels [18–20]. Real-time PCR constitutes a further technological improvement for the molecular identification and quantification of the genus Brucella and for the differentiation of its species. This is a rapid, sensitive and specific diagnostic tool, characterized by a low risk of cross-contamination [21, 22]. Furthermore, Brucella detection by PCR-based methods is simpler, faster and less hazardous than conventional methods.
Haematopinus tuberculatus at different stages: A- female, B- male, C- third stage nymph, D- second stage nymph, E- first stage nymph.
Haematopinus tuberculatus : hatching phase of a nit with the emergence of a nymph.
The aim of this study was to detect the presence of Brucella spp. DNA and RNA in different developmental stages of H. tuberculatus in order to evaluate its possible role as vector of this bacterium.
The investigation was approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of the University of Naples, Federico II.
The animals involved in this study had a naturally-acquired louse infestation. They were bred in a commercial farm located in the South of Italy, where an eradication program based on a test-and-slaughter approach was applied by the Italian Veterinary Health Service. In order to carry out a taxonomic identification, a significant number of lice (about 50) were collected in each farm before the beginning of the trial from 5 randomly selected adult water buffaloes.
Louse specimens were examined on slides under optical (Leica DM 750 HD) and dissection microscopes (Leica EZ4 HD). Species determination was based on morphological keys previously proposed by several authors [11, 12, 15].
The study was performed on 72 adult water buffaloes bred in six farms located in the South of Italy. Thirty-six infected animals belonging to three farms in which the presence of Brucella spp. was detected by the Italian Veterinary Health Service within the National Brucellosis Eradication Program. According to this program, the farms were subjected to periodical controls (every 21 days) from the Italian Veterinary Health Service consisting of conventional serological tests, such as Rose Bengal Test (RBT) and Complement Fixation Test (CFT), on blood samples for the detection of anti-Brucella antibodies . The remaining 36 animals originated from three different farms, historically brucellosis-free for at least 20 years, where all the animals were subjected to the same controls every 6 months.
According to RBT and CFT results, 36 seropositive water buffaloes (CFT titre ≥160 I.U.), were selected from the three infected farms (12 water buffaloes for each sampling). Simultaneously, 36 seronegative water buffaloes were randomly selected from the three brucellosis-free farms.
A total of 6 samples of lice was collected from each animal using an entomological pin and fixed in 70% ethanol. Two samples containing ten adults, two samples containing ten nymphs and two samples containing thirty nits of H. tuberculatus were collected in each tube. Three samples (one sample representing each stage) were utilized for DNA extraction, while the remaining were stored at - 80°C for mRNA extraction.
All louse stages were analyzed separately by real-time PCR.
Two aliquots of blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of each selected water buffalo. All the samples were taken to the laboratory within two hours of collection. The first was utilized to obtain serum for carrying out RBT and CFT analyses. The second aliquot of whole blood was collected in tubes with EDTA and stored at −20°C until DNA extraction and real-time PCR assay was performed as described below. Seropositive water buffaloes were progressively eliminated according to the Italian brucellosis eradication program, and mammary lymph-nodes were sampled during slaughtering.
QIAamp Blood Kit was used to extract DNA from 200 μl of blood samples, mammary lymph-nodes and 100 μl of 109 CFU/ml Brucella abortus cultures. DNA extraction from H. tuberculatus samples was performed by using the QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (Qiagen, Santa Clarita, CA, USA), according to the supplier's instructions with some modifications. In particular, the lice were cut, placed in an eppendorf tube, and incubated in the lysis buffer with 50 μl of proteinase K (20 mg/ml) overnight at 56°C. DNA was eluted with 100 μl of the supplied buffer pre-heated at 70°C. The concentration and purity of extracted DNA was assessed by measuring spectrophotometrically the absorbance at 260 nm and 280 nm, respectively, and by gel electhrophoresis.
Molecular techniques were carried out on new samples collected from one seropositive farm. In particular, five seropositive water buffaloes were randomly chosen and, from each animal, a new double lice sampling was performed, the first one consisting of the collection of ten adults, ten nymphs and thirty nits of H. tuberculatus individually stored; the second one consisting of the collection of ten adults, ten nymphs and thirty nits of H. tuberculatus pooled according to the developmental stage in three separate tubes.
Brucella strain typing was performed by the Bruce-ladder and AMOS-PCR assays  carried out on the DNA extracted from mammary lymph-nodes and parasite pools. The DNA extracted from lymph-nodes and individual parasite samples was analyzed by the MLVA-16 typing technique, as elsewhere described [20, 24–26]. The 16 primer pairs were divided into two groups: panel 1 (loci Bruce06, Bruce08, Bruce11, Bruce12, Bruce42, Bruce43, Bruce45, and Bruce55) and panel 2 (loci Bruce04, Bruce07, Bruce09, Bruce16, Bruce18, Bruce19, Bruce21, and Bruce30). Amplifications were initiated by denaturing the sample for 3 min at 94°C, followed by 30 cycles at 94°C for 30 s, 60°C for 30 s, and 72°C for 50 s. After the last cycle samples were incubated for an additional 7 min at 72°C before they were stored at 4°C. All the forward primers were labeled with a fluorophore (either FAM or Vic or Ned or Pet). PCR products were mixed together in a ratio 1:1:1:1 to obtain four different mixtures each one containing 4 amplicons labeled with 4 different fluorophores. The mixtures were then denatured in presence of Hi-Di formamide and analyzed by capillary electrophoresis with a 310 Genetic Analyzer (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA) equipped with a 47 cm long and 50 μm section capillary filled with the separation medium POP-4 polymer. PCR products relative to the loci Bruce06, Bruce11 and Bruce42 were also stained with ethidium bromide and resolved by 2.5% agarose gel electrophoresis to visualize eventual amplicons greater than 500 bp.
Total RNA was extracted from 100 μl of 109Brucella abortus cultures and louse samples by using the RNAeasy Mini Kit (Qiagen, Santa Clarita, CA, USA), according to manufacturer's instructions. The RNA was resuspended in 100 μl of diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC) treated water, and stored at −80°C until use.
Synthesis of cDNA was performed by using a reverse transcription system (Im Prom II Reverse Transcription System Promega, Madison, WI, USA).
All DNA and cDNA samples were tested by real time PCR by using designed primers and probes potentially targeting the 16S rRNA and the Brucella Cell Surface 31kDalton Protein (bcsp31) genes, which are highly conserved in 6 species of the genus Brucella[27–29]. Buffalo β actin was used as a housekeeping gene  to quantify host DNA in the sample. All primers and probes were designed by Primer Express Software (Applied Biosystems), according to technical parameters indicating a low level of penalty coupling factor (Table 1). The fluorogenic probes were synthesized by using a FAM reporter molecule attached to the 5′ end, and a TAMRA quencer linked to the 3′ end (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA).
Real-time PCR was performed to amplify DNA and cDNA as previously described . Serial 10-fold dilutions of a known amount (2*109 CFU) of B. abortus purified DNA were utilized for standard curve preparation. In each real time PCR run, standards, samples, and negative controls were analyzed in triplicate. For each sample, the cycle threshold (Ct) value was calculated by determining the point at which the fluorescence exceeded the threshold limit. The detection range for each set of primers and probe was from 2 × 109 to 2 × 101 CFU. The standard curve, calculated by independent experiments, was linear over an at least 6-log range of DNA or cDNA concentration points, with an average correlation coefficient of 0.988. The difference for each point of the curve was one log factor. The target DNA amount was divided by the housekeeping gene amount to obtain a normalized target value.
Statistical analysis of data was performed by ANOVA . The mean quantity of colony forming unit recorded in samples of H. tuberculatus collected from seropositive (n = 36) animals were compared for both 16S rRNA and the Brucella spp. Cell Surface 31kDalton Protein (bcsp31) genes. The prevalence of positive samples among different groups was evaluated by the chi-square test .
The DNA of the Brucella spp. 16S rRNA gene was amplified in 55.6% of the adult and nymph samples, collected from seropositive water buffaloes, whereas it was never detected in any sample collected from seronegative animals. In particular, DNA was amplified in both adult and nymph specimens collected from 12 water buffaloes, in adult specimens collected from 12 different water buffaloes, and in nymph specimens from 4 different water buffaloes.
The Brucella spp. bcsp31 gene was amplified in 44.4% of adult and nymph samples collected from seropositive water buffaloes. It was never detected in seronegative water buffaloes. The DNA was amplified in all the adult and nymph specimens collected from 3 water buffaloes, in adult specimens collected from 5 different water buffaloes, and in nymph specimens from 5 different water buffaloes. Interestingly, all the samples positive to bcsp31 amplification were also positive to 16S rRNA (Table 2).
The amount of DNA and cDNA were normalized by using the housekeeping (buffalo β actin gene).
*RNA was not detected in one sample.
Values with different superscripts within columns are significantly different (A,B, P < 0.01).
Regarding the stage of development (Table 2), the DNA of Brucella spp. was amplified in 66.% and 22.2% of the adult specimens, by 16S rRNA and bcsp31 genes, respectively, whereas it was detected in 44.4% and 22.2% of the nymphs specimens, by 16S rRNA and bcsp31 genes, respectively. The mean quantity of colony forming units (CFU) per ml amplified by the 16S rRNA gene were similar for both adult and nymph specimens, whereas the CFU amplified by the bcsp31 gene was higher (P < 0.05) for adults than for nymphs (Figure 3).
Mean quantity of Brucella spp. DNA amplified in adult, nynphs and nits samples of Haematopinus tuberculatus by real time PCR using two different sets of primers and TaqMan probes specific for 16S rRNA and 31 K dalton genes. Data are expressed as colony forming units per ml. *, **, indicate significant differences (P < 0.05).
Although the nits were collected from all animals, only those belonging to 18 seropositive and 14 seronegative water buffaloes were analyzed by real time PCR assay, since some nits were already hatched, because of the biological cycle of the louse. Interestingly, all samples collected from seronegative animals were negative to real-time PCR, whereas the eggs laid by naturally infected female H. tuberculatus lice contained the genomic DNA of Brucella spp., as detected by both sets of primers and probes. In this case 88.9% of the samples were positive to 16S rRNA gene detection, whereas the bcsp31 gene was amplified in only 44.4% of cases (Table 2). In conclusion, the DNA was amplified in at least one stage of louse development in 28 water buffaloes (77.8%).
Real time PCR was unable to detect Brucella DNA in any blood samples.
As shown in Table 2, bacterial cDNA of 16S rRNA gene was amplified in 83.3, 81.3 and 87.5% of the samples positive to Brucella spp. DNA detection in adult, nymph and nit specimens, respectively. Similarly, bacterial bcsp31 cDNA was amplified in 50.0, 57.1 and 62.5% of the samples positive to DNA detection in adult, nymph and nit specimens, respectively (Table 2).
Results from molecular characterization highlighted the presence of B. abortus bv. 1 in all lymph-nodes and parasite pools samples. The MLVA assay provided complete genetic profiles from all the lymph-nodes samples and from 38% (19/50) of individual adult parasite samples, 32% (16/50) individual nymph samples and 16% (24/150) individual nit samples. The resulting Brucella genetic profiles indicated the prevalence of one main genotype both in water buffaloes and parasites samples (Table 3). Two nymph samples collected from the same water buffalo exhibited 2 different genotypes, and one adult louse sample collected from a different water buffalo showed an additional different genotype (Table 3).
a All H. tuberculatus adult samples except for H. tuberculatus adult A.
b All H. tuberculatus nymph samples except for H. tuberculatus nymphs A and B; nymphs A and B were collected from the same water buffalo, while the H. tuberculatus adult A was collected from a different water buffalo. Underlined and bold data highlight different loci among tested strains.
In this study Brucella spp. DNA has been detected in all developmental stages of the sucking louse H. tuberculatus. The role of some lice to act as carriers for some diseases has been hypothesized for Haematopinus eurysternus and Haematopinus quadripertusus. Although the DNA of Coxiella burnetii and some species of Bartonella were detected by PCR, the authors did not detect Brucella spp. DNA . However, in this study lice were randomly collected and it is not specified if the bovines were infected by brucellosis. This aspect may be responsible for the different results recorded in our study.
It is known that both adults and nymphs are hematophagous, hence the blood feeding behavior may explain the presence of Brucella spp. DNA. However, two interesting aspects need to be considered. Firstly, real-time PCR assays performed on the blood collected from seropositive animals were negative for Brucella spp. DNA. This result is in agreement with previous studies , in which Brucella DNA was detected in milk and lymph tissue samples, rather than in blood. It has been demonstrated that blood is not an adequate substrate to detect the DNA of Brucella spp. by real-time PCR, since only a transient, short-lived bacteraemia is described during the infection . Secondly as the bacteria are taken up by macrophages and non-professional phagocytes, only the white cell pellet may be a worthy template for use in PCR detection. In a recent study it was also observed that Trypanosoma cruzi is not detected by PCR in the blood of naturally infected wild rodents (Octodon degus), while the protozoon is found in the intestinal contents of two species of insect vector (Triatoma infestans and Mepraia spinolai) . This result was explained by the high rate of parasite amplification of epimastigote forms in the intestines of the insects . It cannot be ruled out that a similar phenomenon occurs for Brucella spp. in H. tuberculatus. The louse may represent a booster for the bacterium and the target DNA may be present in high copy numbers.
Some studies performed in ticks suggest that the traditional view that arthropods could only acquire infections by feeding on hosts that were parasitaemic, or through transovarial transmission, seems incorrect, since the co-feeding enables microparasite transmission between ticks in absence of a host parasitaemia . Co-feeding alongside infected ticks increases the chances of transmission of microparasites in new-borne ticks, probably increasing also the transmission capability. This phenomenon has been reported for viruses, such as Thogoto virus and TBE group flaviviruses , and is probably one of the main routes of transmission for Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia afzelii. In the last case it was demonstrated that a direct passage of spirochetes between co-feeding vector ticks contributes to the likelihood that the Lyme disease spirochete B. afzelii perpetuates in nature. Interestingly, a typical scenario in H. tuberculatus infestation is the presence of nymphs and adults in clusters (up to 100 specimens in few cm2), especially in some specific regions of the animal . This condition may explain the presence of Brucella spp. DNA in the lice rather than in blood.
The detection of Brucella spp. DNA in nit samples supports an hypothesis of a vertical transmission of bacteria between different phases of development (trans-stadial and trans-ovarial transmissions) of H. tuberculatus. Transovarial transmission is considered an important mechanism for maintaining and distributing tick-borne protozoa, bacteria and viruses in nature : In some cases (such as Rickettsia rickettsii infection) transovarial transmission, is probably more important in perpetuating infection in nature than the acquisition of the organism from rickettsaemic hosts, as rickettsaemia in mammalian hosts is generally short lived. Since a short-lived bacteraemia is described also during brucellosis, it is likely that engorged H. tuberculatus females are able to transfer the bacteria into the nits.
Although a similar CFU mean quantity was recorded in adult, nymph and nit samples, DNA of Brucella spp. 16S rRNA gene was detected with different prevalence. In particular, a higher prevalence was recorded in nits (around 90%) compared to adult and nymphs (66.7% and 44.4%, respectively). This may suggest that the rate of infection is relatively high in adult lice, which are able to lay a high rate of infected nits, but probably decreases during the hatching, as observed in Borrelia infected ticks . The high resistance of the nits in the environment may also account for Brucella spp. survival., especially in some endemic areas.
However, the detection of Brucella spp. DNA in lice and nits does not necessarily demonstrate the presence of viable bacteria. As reported above, Brucella abortus was isolated also in the flies, but the bacteria were not able to replicate into the carrier . The high stability of DNA molecules and the possibility of its persistence following bacterial death cannot be indicative of the presence of viable microbes. Because of its short half life and lability, RNA has been considered a plausible indicator of viability and a diagnostic target for several microbial infections . The monitoring of bacterial gene expression can be used to characterize the transcriptome of intracellular pathogens and better understand the host:pathogen interaction during infection . Little information is available about Brucella spp. gene expression during host:pathogen interaction, because of the difficulty in obtaining an adequate quantity of good quality eukaryotic RNA-free pathogen RNA for downstream applications . The isolation of high-quality bacterial mRNA accurately reflected Brucella abortus gene expression and demonstrates the presence of whole and viable bacteria, with replication capability.
This interesting finding is also supported by the MLVA characterization data, since the strains present in animals and the relative parasites were not always identical. This data is indicative of bacterial replication within the parasite and it can not be ruled out that the lice may transmit B. abortus infection among the animals, similarly to what has been described for Ixodid ticks in a very old study .
This preliminary study gives a new perspective on the epidemiology of brucellosis and identifies H. tuberculatus as a new host of the bacterium. The presence of B. abortus DNA and RNA in the nits, confirms the presence of viable and whole bacteria and serves as evidence for bacterial transmission between different developmental stages (trans-stadial and trans-ovarian). Further studies are needed to elucidate the role of H. tuberculatus as a possible vector of Brucella abortus, by in vitro isolation of the bacterium and experimental infection of animals.
GN, VV, and LM are aggregate professors at the department of Veterinary Medicine, Federico II University of Naples.
GC and LZ are full professors at the department of Veterinary Medicine, Federico II University of Naples.
MF is a Veterinary practitioner with long experience in buffalo breeding.
EDC is the Director of Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno (IZSM) – Salerno Section and the head of the National Centre for hygiene, breeding technologies and Buffalo production.
GG is Veterinary Manager at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno (IZSM) – Portici Section.
GB is researcher at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno (IZSM) – Portici Section.
This work was partially supported by the Federico II University (FARO grant. Protocol n. 2010/0004821 of the Polo delle Scienze e Tecnologie per la vita, Federico II University, Naples, Italy). The authors gratefully acknowledge Prof. Andrew Trawford, University of Surrey Veterinary School Guildford UK, for critical comments and language revision of the manuscript.
GN, VV and LM designed the experiment. VV and MF performed the parasitological investigation. LM and GC designed primer and probes and carried out the real time PCR assay. GG EdC and GB performed the molecular characterization of bacteria by MLVA. GN, GC LZ were involved in drafting the manuscript. LM and VV performed the statistical analysis of the data. All authors contributed to the analysis of the data, discussion of results and implications and commented on the manuscript at all stages. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.


Natural Shampoo Recipes: How to make shampoo for Color treated hair.
Use this recipe for brown or black hair to add shine and depth to your color.
Directions Steep the sage, rosemary and black tea with water in a covered pan for 30 minutes. Strain and allow to cool. Mix with remaining ingredients then bottle.
Homemade shampoo is perfect for color treated hair. You have the ability to customize your shampoo to make it as gentle and moisturizing as your dyed hair needs. The number one culprit to hair color fading is sulfate. DIY shampoos do not contain these stripping agents.
Chamomile Shampoo Recipe: Great for blondes to brighten light hair!
Directions: Steep the tea bags in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard. Add the soap flakes to the tea and let stand until the soap softens. Stir in glycerin until well blended. Keep in a dark, cool place in a sealed bottle.
This recipe is great to add red highlights to brown hair or enhance natural red hair.
Directions: First make an infusion with the root, flowers and water. Boil down until you have about a 1/2 cup. Allow to cool. Mix the remaining ingredients and shake well.
This homemade shampoo is perfect to help blend grey hair and will soften the wiry texture of your hair. Hemp seed oil is full of protein which softens hair by replacing the protein your hair looses when it looses pigment and turns grey.
Directions: First make an infusion with the sage, rosemary and water. Boil down until you have about a 1/2 cup. Allow to cool. Mix the remaining ingredients and shake well.
Directions: First make an infusion with the chamomile flowers and 1 cup water. Boil down until you have about a 1/2 cup. Allow to cool. Mix the remaining ingredients and shake well.


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IncomeConductor named winner of Female Founders in FinTech 2018
IncomeConductor took first place in Quesnay's 2018 Female Founders in FinTech innovation competition. Symend and OZÉ were named as runners-up. Winners were selected by a group of executives from Wells Fargo, Discover Global Network, Fidelity Investments, and PayPal.
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Observed since the early 1900s, International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women through unity, reflection, advocacy, and action. This year's theme is 'better the balance, better the world' in an effort to build a gender-balanced world which is essential for economies and communities to thrive, something Quesnay's Female Founders in Tech program has strived to do since it launched in 2017.
In support of International Women's Day, Quesnay is pleased to announce that IncomeConductor is the winner of the 2018 Female Founders in FinTech competition. IncomeConductor's platform provides financial professionals the ability to create, track and manage customized income plans that deliver a structured yet dynamic withdrawal strategy to their clients throughout the next phase of their lives.
IncomeConductor wins the 1st Place
"I'm really honored to have participated in this competition with so many wonderful women," said Sheryl O'Connor, Co-Founder and CEO of IncomeConductor. "The access to mentorship and training has been very valuable and Quesnay along with their sponsors and partners have made it a fantastic experience."
Sheryl O'Connor, Co-Founder and CEO of IncomeConductor, won the 1st Prize
IncomeConductor was one of five finalists invited to pitch to a panel of executive judges and over 100 competition supporters, including leaders from presenting sponsor Wells Fargo, supporting sponsors Discover Global Network and Fidelity Investments, and contributing sponsors RBC and Shearman & Sterling. The pitch event was hosted by strategic partner, PayPal, in New York to conclude the multi-month competition.
76 women-led startups from 24 countries across 6 continents have submitted eligible applications
IncomeConductor and the four additional finalists Benedetta Arese Lucini from Oval Money, Meghan McCormick from OZÉ, Tiffany Kaminsky from Symend, and Ksenia Yudina from U-Nest were chosen from more than 70 women-led startups from 24 countries that submitted eligible solutions over the five-week application period.
Six final round judges from Wells Fargo, Discover Global Network, Fidelity Investments, and PayPal evaluated the final pitches
Before pitching to the panel of judges - Kevin Bouey, Yvette Hollingsworth Clark, and Uma Meyyappan of Wells Fargo; Soumya Chakrabarty of Discover® Global Network; Amy Danforth of Fidelity Investments; and Lynda Koster of PayPal - the finalists received various forms of mentorship and coaching to help with their pitch presentations and other challenges related to growing a business. This included legal and business coaching and webinars on high-impact communication, investor insights, and financial planning. This phase of the competition has consistently been very well received as it provides a priceless opportunity for the entrepreneurs to work directly with executives.
"Given our deep history of supporting fintech startups, we are a proud sponsor of the Quesnay Female Founders in Fintech global competition," said Lisa Frazier, head of the Innovation Group at Wells Fargo. "We congratulate IncomeConductor, all the finalists, and all 76 entrants in the competition. Helping to advance innovative startups is key to delivering the financial experiences of tomorrow that customers have come to expect. We are especially proud to support female entrepreneurs with Quesnay."
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What the winners will get
As the winner of the competition, IncomeConductor will receive additional mentoring from relevant experts at PayPal as well as $35,000, a delegate pass to the SALT Conference, and a 100 percent scholarship to IE Business School's Venture Capital Program. Symend will receive $25,000 and OZÉ will receive $15,000. All three winners will also receive communications coaching from The TAI Group and an Innovation Women membership. Additional prizes awarded throughout the competition include:
Legal mentoring and coaching through Shearman & Sterling's FinTech Advisory Program
Q&A with Alicia Syrett, Founder and CEO of Pantegrion Capital, on investing and pitching best practices
Access to Google cloud credits through the Google Startups Program
An Ellevest workshop on how to take control of their financial life
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If you're just starting out with meal prep, it can be intimidating to navigate the grocery store aisles and try to determine what kinds of foods reheat well, or which foods are versatile enough to keep you far away from meal prep boredom. To give you a little head start in this department, I did a quick pantry walk-through and found 10 Staple Meal Prep Foods Always in My Kitchen (+ recipe ideas for your next meal prep session!).
This Sunday is Earth Day, and I thought it would be very appropriate to share a few ways you can be friendlier to the environmental while you meal prep. Cooking your food at home is a great first step in the quest to be more environmentally friendly, but there's always more we can do! And I promise it's easy to incorporate some of these steps into your meal prep routine. So let's Go Green This Sunday with these 9 Eco-Friendly Meal Prep Tips!


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Eat To Total Health Opening On Ashland Street
By John Durkan
iBerkshires Staff
03:50PM / Saturday December 15, 2012
Renee Tassone poses in front of the counter at her new store Eat To Total Health, located at 14 Ashland St., which is set to open Dec. 26.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Renee Tassone's business Eat To Total Health is moving from her home to 14 Ashland St. on Dec. 26.
"We can heal our bodies from everything with the right tools and it doesn't have to come from a pill," Tassone said.
Tassone drew from her own experience with Celiac disease, which is a condition that makes the body react negatively with gluten and prevents the small intestine's lining from absorbing essential food parts.
"I realized how our connection between food and health is important," Tassone said.
The shop has two aspects — a "cleansing" program and and sales of healthy food.
Tassone said the program, which costs $30, starts with an hour-and-a-half consultation in person or by phone. She then helps the client create a program fitting to his or her goals. Tassone keeps in touch for adjustments and coaching. The program, on average, runs about three weeks, but Tassone said that many of her clients continue to eat healthy beyond the program.
"This cleanse really teaches you to eat healthy," Tassone said. "It becomes a lifestyle for people."
Her shop will sell various health foods and smoothies. The meals will be vegan and allergy free. At her home, Tassone delivered meals and smoothies to customers at their work or home. That service will continue, but now people have the option of also picking up the foods or drinks from the shop or sitting down and dining in.
Pet food will also be on sale, as well as other products such as protein powders, health books and movies, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Tassone began consulting friends last January and the program "snowballed" from there. She consults roughly 40 people at any given time from various states as far away as Florida. Tassone said she's served about 400 people, all satisfied.
In August on her drive home from work, Tassone was excited by the prospect of selling home-cooked premade meals. She tested it out at first, posting to her Facebook what she was making and that she was taking orders. Tassone expected a couple orders, but instead ended up with more than 30. She currently serves about 100-150 meals each week. Meals typically range from $5 to $11 and she delivers as far out as Bennington, Vt., and Pittsfield.
"It kind of fell into place to open a shop," Tassone said.
When the Ashland Street location opened up, Tassone jumped at the opportunity to rent from First Congregational Church. SLC Contractors, based out of Clarksburg, is currently renovating the 700 square-foot space.
The store is located on 14 Ashland St. and will be open from Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. and on Saturday, noon to 5. For more information, check out the store's website or Facebook page.
Riverbend Cafe Serves Up Healthy Fare
Nichole Dupont 09:48AM / Thursday December 30, 2010
Riverbend Cafe, dares her customers to try something new and healthy.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lindsey Tuller's got a good thing going and she knows it.
For the last eight years, the 31-year-old owner of the Riverbend Cafe (formerly Uncommon Grounds) at 403 Stockbridge Road has been serving up organic coffee, vegan biscotti and specialty smoothies to customers looking for a healthier food experience. And for eight years, they keep coming back for more. The secret to her success, she said, is not being afraid to try something new.
"I get a lot of suggestions from customers and from my employees. I take their input seriously," she said.
The cafe offers up several specialty fair trade coffees.
As a result of that input and of Tuller's own food sense, the cafe has become a hotspot for tourists, locals and passers through. The menu includes 20 different homemade smoothies geared toward every taste, Fair Trade organic coffee beverages, hearty sandwiches on bread made in-house, a full breakfast menu and a children's menu that includes the classic Peanut Butter, Banana and Honey Sandwich.
"We really get everybody in here," Tuller said. "We definitely get more of a family crowd, but we also get the construction guys. At first they come in here and kind of make fun of each other for ordering, especially the soy meats. I guarantee them that they will like the breakfast sandwich with soy sausage, and they always do. It's about trying something new."
In addition to the breakfast sandwich, which is "affordable and fills you up," the menu also includes baked goods, all of which are made on the premises.
"We now do all of our own baking. All of our flours are organic, the bread is homemade, there is no butter in any of our cooking," she said. "We do try to cater a little bit more to the vegans as far as our bakery items go. I don't think any other cafe does what we do."
And does it well. Tuller said the Riverbend is solely reliant on its local clientele to keep the place hopping. Art, statuary and good food make Riverbend home to a diverse crowd of skiers, writers, builders and, most importantly, area residents.
Art, statuary and good food make Riverbend home to a diverse crowd of skiers, writers, builders and most importantly, locals.
"The summer crowd makes it doable, but we are only here because of the regulars," she said. "In July and August a lot of our customers go into hiding and they return right after Labor Day. They get their coffee, their sandwiches; they buy pounds of coffee and get gift certificates for their teenage kids. I have one customer, he's from South Africa, and he's here every day at 7:30 in the morning waiting for us to open up. That says a lot."
The family atmosphere, according to Tuller, is a natural offshoot of the atmosphere surrounding the Riverbend staff itself.
"It's hard to stay inspired in this business. I rely on my employees to keep me inspired. I need them to tell me what I'm not seeing," she said. "We call each other family. We are a family."
Tuller's place at the head of the family table was hard-earned. At 23, she bought the business (that she managed for two years prior to the sale) and became an instant entrepreneur. While most people were supportive of her endeavor, Tuller said she would have done a few things differently.
"For the first four years, I wish I'd asked for more support. I learned that over the years," she said. "A lot of business owners, especially women, have come forward and given me things that they think I need and that's been great. This isn't the kind of business that will pay you while you're not here. I'm not a vacationer. I'm here, every day, right alongside my employees. I'm in it."
The Riverbend Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 413-528-0858.
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That's A Wrap A Quick Hit On Spring Street
Patrick Ronan 06:25PM / Wednesday May 05, 2010
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — John LeVardi worked the cash register before rushing out the door for a delivery. Jason Boucher handled a stream of orders while telling his employees that they were doing a good job.
It was a busy lunchtime rush on Wednesday in the newly-opened That's a Wrap location at 60 Spring St., but the store's co-owners, Boucher and LeVardi, had everything under control. The new store, which opened on Tuesday, April 27, isn't the first business endeavor for either man; Boucher owns a That's a Wrap corporate franchise with locations in Pittsfield and Dalton, and LeVardi runs Krispy Cones Soft Serve Ice Cream in Lanesborough.
That's a Wrap, which specializes in sandwiches and wraps, also offers salads, soups, smoothies, a breakfast menu and catering services. Customers can sit down, order to-go or request a delivery.
The eatery distinguishes itself from other sandwich shops with a mission to provide a healthy, fast-food alternative. Judging by its steady flow of customers Wednesday afternoon, the word has spread quickly.
"We have a real good product, so I think that sells itself," LeVardi said.
"We're working to service the people of Williamstown," he added. "It's a beautiful location. It's real nice around here."
Jason Boucher, left, and John LeVardi recently opened their third That's a Wrap chain in Berkshire County, popping up on Spring Street in Williamstown.
Fourteen-year-old Sarah Apkin is a student at Pine Cobble School, which had a half-day on Wednesday. She went straight from school, lacrosse stick and all, to That's a Wrap — her second visit in the eight days since its opening.
"I'm familiar with the [franchise] because my mom went to the one in Pittsfield, and she said it was really good," Apkin said. "So once I found out about this one, I wanted to try it."
As a member of Pine Cobble's lacrosse team, Apkin seeks a diet that matches her athletic lifestyle.
"I had the chicken pesto flatbread," she said. "I think [That's a Wrap] is healthier [than other sandwich shops]. It's more original and it's fresher."
Kate Stephens, a senior at Williams College, was making her first trip to the eatery after hearing positive reviews from her friends. Like Apkin, Stephens was drawn to That's a Wrap because of its focus on freshness. A resident of Spring Street, she was delighted to see a new business in her neighborhood.
"It's good to not have another empty storefront on Spring Street," she said.
Boucher, who also runs the catering service at the North Adams Country Club, has been pleasantly surprised with business thus far, saying that the numbers have doubled their original projections.
"We're new, so we expected to be busy," he said. "But not this busy."
Boucher and LeVardi have interest in expansion and will be looking to open new stores in the Northampton/Amherst and Albany/Saratoga, N.Y., areas.
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The "I drank the sea water" Self-harm help app has interactive options to play different videos that will guide someone through an urge, by asking them to promise for 15 minutes that they will not hurt themselves. It has options for if they can not promise and gives ideas on how to make it through. There are 4 different videos that can be played.
It is hoped that this application can also aid with bulimia, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and suicidal ideation.
The app includes two pages of suggestions for different distractions that can be used in a time of need.
Someone's personal favorite distractions that work best for them can be input and even edited later if the list changes.
There are reflective questions where answers can also be input and saved. This is in the hopes of thinking positively and constructively.
The "I drank the sea water" app is free for download.
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Thomas Joseph's Sports Bar and Grill is New Hyde Park's best kept secret.
The owner, Thomas Joseph Schanz Jr., prides his food as the highest quality and keeps his beer on tap at an icy 35 °F.
"We make a jalapeño corn potato chowder that is to die for, people call up and ask for it," he boasted.
"Everything is from scratch. It doesn't pay to go half way. If you're going to do it, do it right," said Schanz.
The bar also features an area for darts, where two teams call home, and programs like paint and wine nights, line dancing, singles events with Plenty O' Fish, Match.com and others.
Schanz said they have held successful birthday, anniversary, FDNY functions, high school reunions and many other themed parties. "We can take on anything," he said.
One of his inspirations for buying the bar, after being a patron there for ten years, is his joy for meeting and talking with new people. He actively employs the time-tested philosophy of buying back his patrons a beer once they've already had a few. "I like buying them drinks and telling stories," he said.
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Als Spähkreuzer wurde in der Kriegsmarine ein Typ von geplanten Leichten Kreuzern bezeichnet, welche Aufklärung- und Sicherungsdienste für die Flotte bzw. Großkampfschiffe leisten sollten.

Geschichte

Entwicklungsgeschichte
Zu Beginn des Jahres 1937 schlug das Marine-Konstruktionsamt ein Projekt zur Entwicklung eines Großzerstörers vor, welches abgelehnt wurde. Dies löste eine Entwicklung aus, welche in einem Schiff für die atlantische Verwendung mündete. Dieses sollte in der Bewaffnung Flottenzerstörern überlegen sein und feindlichen Kreuzern davonlaufen können.
Die Aufgaben des projektierten Schiffes lassen sich folgendermaßen umreißen:
 Begleitung und Sicherung von einzeln oder im Verband operierenden schweren Einheiten im Rahmen einer ozeanischen Seekriegsführung.
 Unterstützung der schweren Einheiten in der taktischen Kreuzerkriegführung, beispielsweise als geeignetes Kampfmittel gegen leichtere gegnerische Einheiten in der Geleitzugsicherung.
 Eigenständiger Einsatz im Kreuzerkrieg beim Auftauchen von nur schwacher gegnerischer Sicherung.

Der erste klar umrissene Entwurf erhielt die Bezeichnung Spähkreuzer 38. Dabei handelte es sich um einen Entwurf mit zwei Schornsteinen auf der Grundlage einer Einsatzverdrängung von 6.000 Tonnen. Neben drei 15-cm-Doppellafetten, eine vor der Brücke und zwei achtern, sollten auch zwei Fünffach-Torpedorohrsätze geführt werden. Eine gemischte Dampfturbinen- und Dieselmotorenanlage mit 77.500 WPS bzw. 14.500 PSe war geplant, mit welchem das Schiff 35 Knoten laufen können sollte. Mit 15 mm für das Deck, 18 mm für das innere Längsschott und 12 mm für andere Bereich wäre der Panzerschutz gering.

Änderungen dieses Entwurfes führten zum Spähkreuzer 39, welcher auf Grundlage der vergrößerten Abmessungen und Maximalverdrängung von nun 7.550 Tonnen eine stärkere Flugabwehrausstattung und eine bessere Panzerung erhielt. Der Nachteil für die stärker Bewaffnung, welche nun auch ein Bordflugzeug einschloss, und die bessere Panzerung war ein Abfallen der Geschwindigkeit um drei Knoten, trotz einer Verstärkung der Antriebsleistung. Der Panzerschutz umfasste nunmehr einen 50 mm starken Gürtelpanzer in der Wasserlinie, maximal 25 mm für die Deckspanzerung und 12 mm für das innere Längsschott. Rein äußerlich unterschied sich der neue Entwurf von der Version von 1938 insofern, als sich zwei Türme vor der Brücke, einer achtern und ein Katapult – als Ersatz für die Torpedorohre – zwischen den Schornsteinen befand.

Der finale Entwurf, als Spähkreuzer 40 bezeichnet, war wiederum in den Abmessungen vergrößert. Es konnte  bei Beibehaltung der Antriebsleistung des Vorgängerentwurfs eine Steigerung der Höchstgeschwindigkeit erreicht werden. Im äußeren Erscheinungsbild lag der Hauptunterschied in der Umkehr der Turmordnung – einer vorn, zwei hinten –  und in der Wiederkehr der Torpedorohrsätze auf Kosten des Bordflugzeuges. Insgesamt stellte dieser Entwurf eine große Verbesserung zum Spähkreuzer 38 dar. Ihm lagen eine verbesserte Leistung, ein um 50 % größerer Aktionsradius und eine Flugabwehrausstattung – vergleichbar einem Leichten Kreuzer – zugrunde.

Die Designentwicklung des Spähkreuzer-Programms und ähnliche ausländische Schiffsklassen.

Bau
Im Februar 1939 verkündete die Seekriegsleitung, infolge des Z-Plans, die Wichtigkeit der Spähkreuzer für die ozeanische Kriegsführung. Dies sollte aber nicht zu Lasten des übrigen Schiffbauprogramms gehen.

Am 17. Februar 1941 erging ein Bauauftrag für drei Schiffe des Typs Spähkreuzer 40 an die Germaniawerft in Kiel unter den Bau-Nrn. 671 bis 673 (ursprünglich als Z40 – Z42 in Auftrag gegeben und annulliert) mit der Bezeichnung SP 1 bis SP 3. Im Dezember 1941 erfolgte die Auftragsvergabe für die Hauptantriebsanlage von SP 4 bis SP 6, aber bis April des folgenden Jahres waren die Bauarbeiten am Spähkreuzer-Programm eingestellt worden, da die Werftkapazitäten und das Material für den U-Bootbau benötigt wurden.

Technische Beschreibung

Rumpf
Der Rumpf eines Spähkreuzers 1940, unterteilt in 17 wasserdichte Abteilungen, vollständig geschweißt und aus Schiffbaustahl ST 52 ausgeführt, hätte eine Länge über alles von 169 m, eine maximale Breite von 16 m und einen maximalen Tiefgang von 4,9 m besessen. Die geplante Standardverdrängung sollte sich auf 5.800 ts und die Einsatzverdrängung auf 7.500 ts belaufen.

Besatzung
Es war eine Besatzung von 18 Offizieren und 520 Unteroffizieren/Mannschaften (538 Mann) vorgesehen.

Bewaffnung

Artillerie
Als Hauptartillerie waren sechs 15-cm TbtsK C/36-Geschütze in drei Zwillingstürmen (Dopp.Dreh.L. C/38) geplant. Einer vor dem Brückenaufbau und zwei hinter den achteren Aufbauten, wobei der innere Turm so angeordnet worden wäre, dass er den äußeren überschießen konnte (sog. überhöhte Endaufstellung). Es waren die gleichen Geschütze wie bei der Hauptartillerie der Zerstörer des Typs 1936 A.

Flugabwehr
Zur Flugabwehr waren vier 8,8-cm SK C/32 Geschütze in zwei Doppellafetten (8,8 cm Dopp.L. C/32), acht 3,7-cm SK C/30 in Doppellafetten (Dopp.L. C/30) und acht 2-cm Flak C/38 in Einzellafetten (MPL C/30) vorgesehen. Da die Bedrohung durch alliierte Flugzeuge zu diesem Zeitpunkt der Planung noch nicht dominierend war, wurde diese Anzahl an Flugabwehrgeschützen als ausreichend angesehen.

Torpedos
Die geplante Torpedobewaffnung hätte aus zwei, um 360° schwenkbaren, Fünffachtorpedorohrsätzen im Kaliber 53,3 cm bestanden. Diese hätten sich in Schiffsmittellinie, Mittschiffs zwischen den Schornsteinen, befunden und Torpedos des Typs G7a verschossen.

Literatur

Weblinks
 Spähkreuzer auf german-navy.de (englisch)

Einzelnachweise

Kreuzer
Kriegsmarine
Militärschiffstyp
Nicht realisiertes Projekt (Schiffbau)


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ARENA Working Papers
A Certain Sense of Europe?
Helene Sjursen has published the chapter 'A certain sense of Europe? Defining the EU through enlargement' in the volume Post-identity? Culture and European integration on Routledge.
Collective identity, the emotionally powerful sense of belonging to a group, is a crucial source of popular legitimacy for nations. However efforts since the 1990s to politically support European integration by using identity mechanisms borrowed from nationalism have had very limited success. European integration may require new, post-national approaches to the relationship between culture and politics.
This controversial and timely volume poses the logical question: if identity doesn't effectively connect culture with European integration politics, what does? The book brings together leading scholars from several of the disciplines that have developed concepts of culture and methods of cultural research. These expert interdisciplinary contributors apply a startling diversity of approaches to culture, linking it to facets of integration as varied as external policy, the democratic deficit, economic dynamism and the geography of integration.
This book examines commonalities and connections within the European space, as well as representations of these in identity discourses. It will be useful for students and scholars of sociology, geography, anthropology, social psychology, political science and the history of European integration.
Defining the EU through enlargement
In her chapter, Helene Sjursen seeks to shed light on the EU's identity problem by investigating justifications for past enlargements. What kind of understanding of the EU do enlargement decisions indicate? Given that the EU is based on more than mere pragmatic problem-solving, the question is whether decisions to enlarge reflect a value-based or a rights-based polity. Although a certain sense of distinctiveness, certain elements of European particularities, are in evidence, the pull of universal principles has proven stronger thus far. Paradoxically, this presents the European political project with an important dilemma.
Helene Sjursen
'A Certain Sense of Europe? Defining the EU through Enlargement'
In: Post-identity? Culture and European Integration
Richard McMahon (ed.)
Routledge, 2013
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I have to say - the Patternarium project is one of the coolest things I've seen. Brilliantly executed. Thanks for the inspiration!
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191 entries found.
mantle (n.)
Old English mentel "a loose, sleeveless garment worn as an outer covering, falling in straight lines from the shoulders," from Latin mantellum "cloak" (source of Italian mantello, Old High German mantal, German Mantel, Old Norse mötull), perhaps from a Celtic source, or, if the Latin word is the same word as mantelum, mantelium "a cloth, hand-towel, napkin," perhaps it is from manus "hand."
Reinforced and altered 12c. by cognate Old French mantel "cloak, mantle; bedspread, cover" (Modern French manteau), also from the Latin source. Figurative sense "that which enshrouds, something that conceals, a covering" is from c. 1300. Allusive use for "symbol of literary authority or artistic pre-eminence" (by 1789) is from Elijah's mantle (II Kings ii.13). As a layer of the earth between the crust and core (though not originally distinguished from the core) it is attested from 1940. To take (originally have) the mantel (and the ring) was a symbolic act done before a bishop by a widow, indicating a vow of chastity (c. 1400).
mantle (v.)
early 13c., mantelen, "to wrap or cover in a mantle," from mantle (n.) or from Old French manteler, from the noun in French. The figurative sense of "to obscure or protect by covering up" is from mid-15c. Intransitive sense of "become covered with a coating" (of liquids) is from 1620s; that of "become suffused" (as with blushes or color) is by 1707. Related: Mantled; mantling.
masc. proper name, from French Charles, from Medieval Latin Carolus, from Middle High German Karl, literally "man, husband" (see carl).
mickey (n.)
short for Mickey Finn, 1938.
Mickey Finn
"drink laced with chloral hydrate," by 1918. Mickey Finn was used from the 1880s as the name of the main character in a series of popular humorous Irish-American stories published by New York Sun staff writer Ernest Jarrold (1848-1912), who sometimes also used it as his pen-name. Perhaps there is a connection.
cartoon mouse character created 1928 by U.S. animator Walt Disney (1901-1966). As an adjective meaning "small and worthless, petty, inconsequential" it was in use by 1951, perhaps from the popularity of the cheaply made Mickey Mouse wristwatch; it was used by 1935 in reference to mediocre dance-band music, based on the type of tunes played as background in cartoon films.
manteau (n.)
"cloak, mantle," 1670s, from French manteau "a cloak," from Old French mantel, from Latin mantellum "cloak" (see mantle (n.)).
portmanteau (n.)
1580s, "flexible traveling case or bag for clothes and other necessaries," from Middle French portemanteau "traveling bag," originally "court official who carried a prince's mantle" (1540s), from porte, imperative of porter "to carry" (see porter (n.1)) + manteau "cloak" (see mantle (n.)). Sometimes partially Englished as portmantle.
Portmanteau word "word blending the sound of two different words" (1882) was coined by "Lewis Carroll" (Charles L. Dodgson, 1832-1898) for the sort of words he invented for "Jabberwocky," on the notion of "two meanings packed up into one word." As a noun in this sense from 1872.
mantel (n.)
c. 1200, "short, loose, sleeveless cloak," variant of mantle (q.v.). Sense of "movable shelter for soldiers besieging a fort" is from 1520s.
The meaning "timber or stone supporting masonry above a fireplace" is attested by 1510s; it is a shortened form of Middle English mantiltre "mantle-tree" (late 15c.) "beam of oak or some other hard wood above a fireplace or oven" (with tree in the now-obsolete sense of "beam"). But the exact meaning of mantle in that had become obscure by the 19c.
In a fire-place, the mantle or mantlepiece, may have been either a covered or chimney-piece; or the part below it to which a hanging, for the sake of making a flue for the wind to draw up the fire, was attached. The details, however, of this are uncertain. [Robert Gordon Latham, "A Dictionary of the English Language," 1882]
Mantel-clock "clock intended to sit on a mantle-shelf," is by 1824.
fem. proper name, from French, from Italian Carolina, originally a fem. adjective from Medieval Latin Carolus "Charles" (see Charles).


This is what Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein said to me back in November when we discussed the current reunion of "The Original Misfits." In 2016, Doyle joined up with bassist (and brother) Jerry Only and singer Glenn Danzig to perform two shows together for the first time since 1983. These performances (at the Denver and Chicago Riot Fests) led to more offers for shows in 2017, resulting in a gig at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on December 28 and a sold-out spot at the Forum in Inglewood, CA on December 30. (The Vegas booking came about after the Forum show sold out in minutes.) The band's lineup for all four reunion performances was augmented by legendary drummer Dave Lombardo (Slayer/Grip Inc./Fantômas/Dead Cross/Bladerunner) and second guitarist Acey Slade (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts/Dope/Murderdolls).
To clarify, the "Original Misfits" moniker refers to Only and Danzig; Doyle (the group's third official guitarist) wasn't a member of the band until 1980. The four shows performed so far under this name have been especially meaningful in that the singer and bassist – two guys from Lodi, NJ who spent six years making music together before spending the decades that followed in and out of courtrooms while often trading barbs in the press - actually stood on stage together. Only and Doyle first reformed The Misfits in the mid-'90s without Danzig, releasing two Metal-tinged albums featuring singer Michale Graves and drummer Dr. Chud. Doyle left the band (which by then featured returning '82-'83-era drummer Robo and his fellow former Black Flag member Dez Cadena on second guitar) in 2001, later reuniting with Danzig for occasional special live appearances for well over a decade. From 2001 to 2016, Only led an ever-fluctuating lineup of the band that most recently featured his son, Jerry Jr. (a.k.a. "Jerry Other"), on guitar. Thanks to the Riot Fest shows, what many fans (or "fiends") consider to be the definitive Misfits frontline of Danzig, Only and Doyle was finally back in horror business.
One of the most accomplished and celebrated drummers in the world, Lombardo added a bounce and groove to the songs that elevated the band's overall musicality to new levels. He took the best qualities of each of the group's various former timekeepers and actually built on them, adding jaw-dropping fills and maneuvers along the way. He is an absolute king behind a kit, and he fit The Misfits like a glove.
Of course, this was still a Misfits show, so complete perfection should never have been anticipated. Feedback was pretty much the sixth member of the band, while every song was followed by a lengthy pause. (Also, "All Hell Breaks Loose" started slipping off the tracks when Danzig flubbed the placement of a verse, leading the tune to limp to the finish line shortly thereafter.) The Danzig-led version of The Misfits was and still is a band driven by power, not finesse. The Original Misfits' set list brought a level of intensity not offered by other band lineups, but the constant between-song drops in energy were sobering reminders of just how tight and explosive the one-song-after-another charge of the Michale Graves-fronted incarnation truly was in its prime.
Full marks must be given to Danzig for rising above an apparent respiratory illness to give the crowd the best show possible. While his speaking voice was a hoarse whisper, his singing range was surprisingly strong. ("Some Kinda Hate" and "Hollywood Babylon" were astonishing highlights.) For an unwell man in his sixties, Danzig delivered at the Forum in awe-inspiring ways.
Considering The Misfits' penchant for creating memorable visuals to accompany their music, it came as little surprise that they took to the spacious environment of the Forum like kids in a massive candy store. A row of Crimson Ghost projections near the top of the Forum greeted fiends outside, while the sizable stage boasted gigantic models of the evil pumpkin that adorned the cover of the 1981 "Halloween" single and a huge screen that displayed many of the band's iconic images.
Much has been made of the band's decision to ban cell phones and other electronic devices at the show. While it understandably created a logistical headache for some, it was fantastic to go to a gig and not have to peer over a sea of screens to see the acts on stage. When it came time for the encore, lighters – not Samsungs – illuminated the venue. The absence of cell phones was a great thing to experience and something that will hopefully become the standard at live music events of this size moving forward. Of course, a few people were still successful in sneaking them in, resulting in a flood of YouTube videos that have already been removed due to copyright claims.
Considering that The Misfits' "fiend" base is equally comprised of grizzled old schoolers who own the original singles and the Hot Topic contingent that buys up the band's ever-expanding merch line, it was a stroke of sheer genius to book Discharge and Alkaline Trio to open the festivities. Like The Misfits, Discharge began all the way back in 1977, while Alkaline Trio represents the Pop-infused sounds of modern-day commercial Punk. Any misgivings that some of the old guard might have had over seeing Discharge hit an arena stage were dashed fairly quickly once it became apparent that they would be performing for about five percent of the potential audience. With the vast majority of concertgoers still hitting the merch and concession stands during their set, Discharge might as well have been playing a club. (They played for more people two years ago at the 476-seat Brighton Music Hall in Allston, MA than they did at the Forum.) Fortunately (and not unsurprisingly), the sparse crowd didn't prevent Discharge from maintaining their Punk street cred and showcasing a blistering set of early '80s classics (highlighted by ferocious versions of "Protest And Survive" and "Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing") and newer material. (The live rendition of "Hatebomb" from 2016's bulletproof End Of Days was a prime example of just how powerful these underground vets still are in the present tense.) It was also a pleasure to see current Discharge singer Jeff "JJ" Janiak, formerly of the New Jersey Oi! band Dead Heros (misspelling courtesy of the fellas), effortlessly make the stage his own. Janiak was also responsible for one of the brightest moments of the entire evening when he told the audience that they were witnessing the first Punk bill ever held at the Forum.
Playing in front of a gigantic logo backdrop, Alkaline Trio had the unenviable task of being the band that played right before The Misfits. While they are certainly fine players who know how to work a stage, the band's sonic output was generic at best. Alkaline Trio might provide a great soundtrack for today's rebellious youth to play on their way to the mall after school, but their pristine, radio-friendly repertoire felt out of place sandwiched between the incendiary groups that bookended the night.
The Misfits' internal squabbles are the stuff of legend, but their music will always be the most interesting thing about them. While it remains to be seen if this notoriously combustible combination of personalities will keep it together long enough to carry on through 2018 (or beyond), The Misfits' time on the Forum stage was an unforgettable celebration of one of the most powerful bands in underground music history. I'm glad these guys did this while they were all still alive to bask in the well-deserved glory.
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