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Stranded with the groom
Published 2005 by Silhouette Books in New York .
Statement Christine Rimmer
Series Silhouette special edition -- 1657, Montana mavericks
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It turns out the groom isn't as excited to get married as he's portraying and when he sees Rachael again, the doubt creeps in. After the guests share their answers, the bride and groom reveal their answer with jumbo sized cards. Here's a few sample questions: 1) If the bride and groom were stranded on a deserted island, who would eat the other to survive.
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Subcommittee on National Security to Hold Hearing on the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction's 2019 High-Risk List
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 2, 2019)—On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the Subcommittee on National Security will hold a hearing on "The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction's 2019 High-Risk List."
WHEN: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
The hearing is open to the public, and a livestream will be broadcast here.
The hearing will examine SIGAR's "2019 High-Risk List" of U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan that are highly-vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse, including the critical capability gaps facing the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces.
It will also examine the Trump Administration's policy of classifying previously-public data pertaining to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, including Afghan security forces casualty numbers.
On March 28, 2019, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) issued SIGAR's "2019 High-Risk List."
The report identifies eight high-risk program areas in the more than $132 billion U.S. effort to rebuild Afghanistan that are particularly vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and mission-failure.
The areas include widening insecurity in the country, the critical capability gaps in the Afghan security forces, threats to women's rights, the potential reintegration of ex-Taliban combatants, and restrictions on independent oversight.
SIGAR reports that risks to these areas could persist or be exacerbated following a peace deal in Afghanistan.
Beginning in 2017, the Department of Defense implemented a policy to classify Afghanistan data, including Afghan security forces casualty figures, that SIGAR has included in its public reports for years.
In 2017, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, then-Ranking Member of the Committee, and Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, the then-Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, requested an immediate reversal of the policy to classify previously-public information, and documents pertaining to the policy.
The Honorable John F. Sopko
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Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast and Ludia announced Warriors of Waterdeep, a new Dungeons & Dragons mobile game for both Android and iOS. This turn-based RPG is free to play and uses card packs. Although it will not launch this month, those interested can pre-register and will receive a special gift pack on launch.
Dungeons & Dragons fans should celebrate, because they will soon get a second game for mobile devices. Right now, they have a single choice when it comes to playing a D & D game on mobiles, namely the digital adaptation of the Lords of Waterdeep board game. The upcoming title is called Warriors of Waterdeep and those interested can already enter their email on this page to pre-register.
According to Stephen David Wark, the brand manager of Montreal-based Ludia (the company that is working on Warriors of Waterdeep together with Wizards of the Coast), "The game follows a plot that runs in parallel with the established 5th edition storylines, but does not cross over directly." He is also acting as a narrative designer for this project and thinks that the players with attention to details will have fun spotting references to familiar settings.
Back in 2013, Wizards of the Coast launched Arena of War with DeNA. That game offered a rather original mix of D & D and Angry Birds-style combat, but failed to live up to its makers' expectations and was shut down the following year.
Warriors of Waterdeep uses turn-based combat and decks of cards. It will have 12 classes and 9 races to choose from, but right now the roster only includes the following 7 characters: a human wizard, an elf cleric, a halfling fighter, a dwarf rogue, a dragonborn ranger, a half-orc barbarian, and—finally—a tiefling warlock.
Without getting deeper into it, we should also add that pre-registration is a must for D & D fans, but also for those who think they might like the game. Those who pre-register get a Laeral gift pack on the day Warriors of Waterdeep launches. For now, it seems that the goodies included in this pack will also be unveiled at launch.


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Military charity celebrates 100 years of service with special event in Newcastle
Yesterday (21/04), more than 100 local blind veterans and guests gathered in Newcastle to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Blind Veterans UK in 1915 – and mark 100 years of service to blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women.
The centenary was honoured with a special celebration and afternoon tea party and all the guests marked the day dressing up in the Blind Veterans UK colours of red white and blue.
One veteran who attended is Bill Mooney. He wanted to thank Blind Veterans UK for the support it has provided him since losing his sight by presenting the charity with a centenary bowl that he has made from Burr Elm.
Bill, 72 and from Stanley, joined the Royal Artillery in 1964 and served in the UK before being discharged as a Gunner in 1969.
He began to lose his sight in 2007 due to retinal detachment and has had 10 operations since then. He has received help and support from Blind Veterans UK since 2010.
Bill said: "I'm so pleased that I can thank Blind Veterans UK for everything they have given me.
"I don't know how to describe the change in my life apart from that my whole outlook has gone from half-empty to half-full."
Bill thought that he would never be able to continue his wood-turning hobby once he lost his sight but, with the help of Blind Veterans UK, he has been able to keep producing work by adapting his methods. The centenary bowl he has made is one of the latest examples that he is still producing.
He added: "The most important thing that Blind Veterans UK has given me is the feeling of independence and confidence. I still want to challenge myself every day."
Another veteran that attended the event to thank the charity for their life-changing help is Darren Blanks.
Darren, 28 and from Egremont in Cumbria, served in the King's Royal Hussars from 2003 to 2008 and completed two tours of Iraq.
After leaving the Army, he was diagnosed with Leber's optic neuropathy, a rare genetic disease which has gradually caused him to lose his sight.
Darren has taken on several physical challenges such as the London Marathon and a 100km walk in 24 hours to raise money for Blind Veterans UK. He recently completed the Brighton Marathon and next month will be taking on the Keswick to Barrow challenge raising more money for the charity that he says has changed his life.
Darren said: "When I began losing my sight I thought my life was over. I had two driving jobs at the time and knew I'd have to give them up. I loved walking and running in the fells and was sure that I wouldn't be able to do that anymore. The thought of not seeing my children was the hardest.
"Through Blind Veterans UK I have been able to meet other people in the same situation as me and learn that there is life beyond sight loss. The charity has also provided me with training and skills to allow me to continue to live independently. The computer training has been especially life changing."
Elizabeth Dodds, North East Welfare Officer for Blind Veterans UK, said: "We have held this event to celebrate the centenary of Blind Veterans UK. The 100 guests here today are just some of the thousands from this area that the charity has helped throughout its 100 year history.
"In 2015, Blind Veterans UK is helping more people than ever before in the charity's history. There are still thousands of veterans with sight loss that could be entitled to our help though. Today is a good day to remind people to contact Blind Veterans UK if they or someone they know could be receiving our free, lifelong support."
If you know someone who served in the Armed Forces, or those who did National Service, and is now battling severe sight problems, Blind Veterans UK may be able to provide them and their family with a lifetime's practical and emotional support for free. Call freephone - 0800 389 7979 or go to www.noonealone.org.uk now.
Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, was founded in January 1915. The charity's initial purpose was to help and support soldiers, sailors and airmen blinded in World War I, but the organisation went on to support more than 35,000 blind veterans and their families, spanning World War II to recent conflicts including Iraq and Afghanistan, regardless of when they served or how they lost their sight.
Today, Blind Veterans UK provides free services and help to veterans no matter what the cause of their sight loss, be it due to accidents, illnesses or medical conditions such as Macular Degeneration. The charity currently provides rehabilitation, training, care and recreational activities via its three centres (in Brighton, Llandudno and Sheffield) and a network of welfare staff spanning the UK.
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Best Banknote and ID Document
High Security Printing EMEA plays host to two prestigious industry awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement in banknote and ID security.
Similar regional awards are made at our other events in Asia and Latin America. To nominate a project, please use the form at the bottom of this page. The deadline for nominations for 2021 to be advised.
Regional Banknote
This award recognises outstanding achievement in the design, technical sophistication and security of a banknote or banknote series.
Regional ID Document
This award promotes the best in security printing, system infrastructure and implementation of a government passport, identity or other security card scheme.
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Regional Banknote of the Year
2020 Best New Series
New Dram Series
The Central Bank of Armenia's new Dram series won the accolade for the Best New Series, reflecting the country's commitment to improve the quality of its currency in the face of one of the toughest environments in the world for circulating notes.
The series in denominations of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Drams is produced on a composite substrate that combines the durability of polymer with the printability and inclusion of paper to produce highly durable and secure banknotes. The design of the notes also reflects the historical, cultural and religious themes of Armenia, which is the first country in the world to have an entire banknote series printed on Louisenthal's Hybrid ADDvance paper/polymer composite.
Best New Series
Central Bank of Armenia
2020 Best New Banknote
JMW Turner £20
The Best New Banknote award went to the Bank of England for its new eye-catching £20 note featuring renowned English artist JMW Turner. Produced on De La Rue's Safeguard polymer substrate alongside CCL's Guardian substrate, the banknote incorporates several innovative features – it is the first Bank of England polymer banknote to have two windows.
The note has also been designed to withstand the rigours of the modern cash cycle and incorporates a special tactile feature to aid the visually impaired. Several overt and covert design features include a metallised 3D image of the coronation crown on the font with a purple foil patch based on the staircase at the Tate Britain on the reverse side.
Best New Banknote
2020 Best New Commemorative Banknote
19 Zloty
The Best New Commemorative Banknote accolade went to the National Bank of Poland for its 19 Zloty, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Polish Security Printing Works being established. The banknote, which went into circulation in October 2019, stood out because the face value – 19 pln – is unusual while the combination of traditional design and modern security features also impressed.
It's also among the first banknotes in Europe with a new holographic element located over a see-through window and the first with SICPA's new colour SPARK Live combination – violet to bronze (which reflects the principal colours of the note).
Best New Commemorative Banknote
National Bank of Poland
Regional ID Document of the Year
2020 Best New National eID Card
Belgium's New National eID Card
The first award went to the Belgian National Register for the new Belgian national eID card launched in January 2020.
The card now has two chips instead of just one: a contact chip and a contactless chip. The contactless chip allows the eID to act as a travel document, with the possibility of reading it at border crossings, whilst the contact chip continues to be used for the citizen's online interactions with, amongst others, the authorities. It also allows the possibility of adding an electronic signature. As a travel document, the eID is also fully compliant with ICAO standards.
The design of the new card has been completely revised and has new elements to combat counterfeiting and fraud. The presence of the photo combining a perforation technique on the front and laser printing on the back of the card is an innovation in the field. It is also a world first. With the main photo and the fact that it is saved on both chips of the card, this visual element is present in five different locations making it a very strong security feature.
The Belgian eID is a key document for all Belgian citizens, and its use in electronic form and via the Web is constantly increasing. In its capacity of travel document, the eID will hold the information of two fingerprints, a technique which is already widely in use and integrated in the passports.
Through its ZetesConfidens division, which holds QTSP status (Qualified Trust Service Provider), Zetes, which has been manufacturing the eID since its launch in 2003 will handle the issuing of authentication and electronic signature certifications, in accordance with European eIDAS regulations.
The award was presented to Nabil Charhia and Steven Van Essche of the Belgian National Register, and Jean-Marc Joiret of Zetes.
Best New National eID Card
Belgian National Register
2020 Best New ePassport
Malta New ePassport
The first award went to Malta's passport agency Identity Malta for the new Maltese ePassport.
The Maltese government has launched upgraded ePassport incorporating cutting-edge technology in November 2019. Distribution of diplomatic and alien travel documents began first and issuance of ordinary passports followed.
Although the Maltese passport is highly secure and conforms to the highest international standards, the new travel document integrates additional security features which will further prevent the counterfeiting of the document.
Amongst the features, biographic data is now laser engraved on a polycarbonate card incorporated in the new passport. Apart from this, the new travel document is printed on a highly sensitive secure paper, that includes advanced security features and techniques using UV and visible fibres, high quality cylinder mould watermarks and security thread. The passport also boasts biometric features and an embedded chip, which are used to verify the person's identity.
The inner pages of the new document depict imagery of renowned Maltese landmarks and cultural heritage including those of the Ċittadella in Gozo and the Manoel Theatre. The intricate imagery, combined with a highly sophisticated layer of security features, is printed in secure ink that was primarily designed to secure government-issued documents.
The gradual introduction of the new passport will take place over a number of years. The new travel document will be issued on application for a new passport or upon renewal. Existing passports in circulation will remain valid until their expiry date. Upon renewal, the new passport will be issued for no additional charge.
UK's De La Rue, which has been contracted to supply the new booklet, will continue to produce Maltese passports at its factory in Malta.
The award was presented to Anton Sevasta, Identity Malta's CEO.
Best New ePassport
Identity Malta
Latvia's New National eID Card
Alongside Belgium, Latvia's Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Interior was awarded for the country's new national eID card launched in September 2019.
Designed to be futureproof the new Latvian eID card has gone far beyond in enhancing security and functionality of its predecessor.
The card's polycarbonate body smartly combines numerous security elements while focusing on protection of the primary identifier – the bearer's face. Portrait of the cardholder is repeated three times using three different techniques achievable with a laser.
The main photo is relying on IDEMIA's state of the art LASINK technology, allowing to have colourful image easy to authenticate in the first line inspection. A secondary photo is embedded in lenticular structure and consists of 4 differently angled images making the face appear 3-dimentional (SLI/FLI), and a third photo is engraved into the non-regular shape clear window being visible from both sides of the card.
The LASINK technology is supported by overlapping positive surface relief structures and transparent DOVID (DID).
Electronically this dual interface multi-application card benefits from open and secure JavaCard platform (ID-One Cosmo v8) hosting several applets, including EU eMRTD app with face and fingerprint biometrics protected by BAC/SAC, PA and EAC mechanisms, as well as eID app to provide its holder eIDAS compliant qualified electronic signature creation device and key component to electronic identification scheme for accessing eServices locally and in the EU scale.
Card's eFunctions are made available via both contact and contactless interfaces, allowing smoother integration with NFC capable smart devices and terminals. Allocated free memory space and post-issuance applet loading and management capabilities allows to extend functionality even for cards already in the field, for example, it is planned to have additional applet for managing public transportation discounts from 2021.
Since first introduction in 2012 eID card in Latvia has been well adopted reaching above 50% penetration rate, but to even more boost cards usage for eServices and eSignature, Latvian authorities have decided to make the new eID card compulsory from 2023 and equip all population with this versatile and contemporary tool of identification.
The award was presented to Eriks Vismanis of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of the Latvian Ministry of Interior, and Philippe Barreau and Sanda Ruza of IDEMIA.
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, Latvia
Lithuania New ePassport
The second award went to Lithuania's Service of Technological Security of State Documents under the Ministry of Finance for the new Lithuanian ePassport.
Launched in May 2019 the upgraded ePassport incorporates a suite of modern security features some of which have been introduced in the Lithuanian passport for the first time.
The new ePassport has been developed in close cooperation with the Identity Documents Personalisation Centre under the Ministry of the Interior, Forensic Science Centre of Lithuania, Migration Department and other institutions, as well as the producer of the new document UAB "Garsų Pasaulis" and the supplier of the polycarbonate data page Gemalto.
The passport datapage has been upgraded to contain several state-of-the-art security features including Gemalto True Vision feature showing high-resolution true-colour image of Vilnius Cathedral and bell tower under UV light. The feature is located on the reverse side of the data page protecting it against slicing and grinding attacks.
The datapage also contains a transparent window which is easy to verify and provides protection against counterfeiting. With secondary image, it seals the page structure, thus making it extremely difficult to counterfeit or alter data.
The portrait is protected by overlapping DOVID made with OVD Kinegram's ZERO.ZERO technology.
Thanks to well-balanced elegant design with combination of new and familiar elements from previous versions, the passport is still easy to verify while being extremely difficult to forge and counterfeit.
Since regaining its independence in 1990 Lithuania has introduced four generations of passports, two of which were ePassports. The document has become one of the most frequently forged state documents, prompting the government to upgrade it seven times over the course of 19 years.
The award was presented to Service of Technological Security of State Document's Director Klemensas Rimselis and Deputy Director Leonas Stankevicius.
Service of Technological Security of State Documents, Lithuania
Previous Years' Winners
Swiss Franc 9th Series
The award for the Best New Series went to the Swiss National Bank for the ninth banknote series, entitled 'The Many Facets of Switzerland', which has broken new ground in terms of design and security.
Each note in the new series depicts a typically Swiss characteristic (creativity, scientific expertise, communication etc), which is illustrated via an action, a Swiss location and various graphic elements.
The respective themes are time for the CHF 10, light for the CHF 20, wind for the CHF 50, matter for the CHF 200 and, for newly-issued CHF 1,000, language. The CHF 100, which will be released this autumn to complete the series, will have water as its theme, reflecting Switzerland's humanitarian tradition.
The banknotes have been designed and printed by Orell Füssli Security Printing on a three-layer banknote substrate – Durasafe® – provided by Landqart. The substrate consists of two outer layers of cotton paper and a polymer core for reinforcement that provides greater stability and durability than traditional banknote papers, as well as variety of transparent and semi=transparent windows.
One of the main security features is the innovative two-colour KINEGRAM® Volume stripe, combined with a partially metallised KINEGRAM provided by KURZ incorporating the denomination numbers in two colours (red and green)., a map of Switzerland, its language region and the names of all the Swiss cantons.
Another key feature is the SICPA's SPARK® feature printed as a shimmering globe.
Other features include a window, two watermarks, a see-through feature, UV and IR features, microprint, intaglio, security thread, security fibres and Microperf®.
In addition, the new banknotes have been designed to assist the visually impaired to distinguish between the various denominations via a series of short, raised lines along the notes' long edges.
The award was received by Peter Kuenzli of the SNB.
100lev
The award for the Best New Banknote was made to the Bulgarian National Bank for the new 100 lev, the first note in the country's new series which was issued last December. While the design themes and colours of the existing series have been retained, the new series is being upgraded with a variety of innovate new features.
The Bulgarian National Bank has earned a reputation for innovation in banknotes, having been the first adopter of a number of new security features in the past. The 100 leva is no exception.
It features a dynamic RollingStar® LEAD stripe, synchronised to a dynamic 'rectangular checkered field' (like a moving chessboard) in a RollingStar® security thread (both technologies developed by Louisenthal) and to the SPARK® Live feature from SICPA.
Other security features of the paper note (which is post-print varnished for durability with Oberthur's Fiduciare's Securicoat Ultra™) include new tri-coloured paper embedded security fibres which can be seen in white, green, red under UV light, microprint, and a three-dimensional watermark portrait of Aleko Konstantinov (the Bulgarian writer and social activist) that is the combined with the highlight inscription 'BNB', visible on both sides in transmission view.
The note is intaglio printed and the use of the intaglio portrait of Aleko Konstantinov, together with the portrait in the watermark and LEAD stripe, is designed for 'cross-referencing', making it easy to check the authenticity of the notes.
In addition, the notes feature Simultouch ™, also from Oberthur Fiduciaire, namely intaglio-printed thick and thin lines along the short sides as an aid for the visually-impaired. And they include its interactive UV feature Avalon ™.
The whole project represents an example of impressive collaboration between the BNB, Oberthur Fiduciaire AD (the printworks in Sofia jointly owned by BNB and Oberthur Fiduciaire) and Papierfabrik Lousienthal.
The award was presented to Stefan Tzvetkov of the BNB.
Commenting on the award, Georgi Simeonov, Managing Director of Oberthur Fiduciaire AD, said: 'OFAD sends its congratulations to the Bulgarian National Bank for this great award and is proud to have played its part in designing and producing the new 100 Lev which combines some of the most modern printed banknote security features as well as showcasing Bulgaria 's 21 century outlook and perspective.
Bulgaria National Bank
Rand – Mandela Series
The third award, for the Best New Commemorative Banknote, was made to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for the commemorative series commissioned to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. This is the first time a complete series of commemorative notes have been issued.
The new notes (in denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200) were launched last July at a special ceremony at the historic Freedom Park in Pretoria, and were issued on 18 July (Mandela's birthday).
The front of the commemorative notes is the same as the existing series, with Nelson Mandela's portrait and watermark, colour shifting thread and a large denomination numeral in either OVI or SPARK depending on the denomination.
On the reverse, however, the images of the iconic Big 5 animals have been replaced with different scenes and accompanying themes on telling the story of Mandela's life from young boy to president, marking key passages and historic milestones.
The R10, for example features the village where he was born (Birth), and the R20 the home in Soweto where he began both his career and his campaign against apartheid (Life). The background to the R50 is the place where he was taken prisoner (Capture), and the R100 Robben Island, where he was incarcerated for 18 of the 27 years he spent in captivity (Struggle). The highest denomination R200 depicts the Union Building where he was inaugurated as President in 1994 (Destiny).
The notes were designed by De La Rue and printed by the South African Banknote Company. Deon van Zyl of the latter collected the award on behalf of the SARB.
500 Dram
The 500 Dram commemorative banknote, issued in late 2017, represents a combination of the highest level of security and outstanding design techniques. The note is themed around the biblical tale of Noah's Ark (Mount Ararat in Armenia is widely believed to the final resting place of the Ark), featuring images of a silver reliquary made in 1698 against a background of the Monastery of Etchmiadzin and Mount Ararat. The reverse shows images of fauna and people leaving the Ark. .
The banknote includes a number of security features, woven together with the banknote's theme – some of which are making their first appearance in a banknote. They include RollingStar® LEAD, which dynamic colour and shifting effects from gold to green, and Galaxy® Security Thread, which matches the colour shift in the LEAD feature and incorporates 3D circles and intricate images of the Ark, 500 and AMD.
The note also features SICPA SPARK® Live True spin, again with a gold to green colour shift, laser cut images of the Ark and a watermark, and is printed on the Hybrid™ paper/polymer substrate.
2000 Som
The 2000 Som commemorative banknote was issued in November 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic and the establishment of its national currency.
The new banknote has a unique combination of sophisticated, artistic designs conceived by the National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic banknote designer Murat Sagimbaev. The 2000 Som includes a wide variety of detailed symbols of the Kyrgyz people and the country's beautiful and wild nature. By reading it from the bottom to the top, the banknote also tells the history – from ancient times to the modern Kyrgyzstan of today.
It is also the first note to use MOTION® SURFACE™ – a technology that creates engaging three dimensional and animated effects with high resolution based on micro-optics. The MOTION SURFACE stripe showcases a number of unique visual effects based on Deep (in which objects appear to sit below the surface of the banknote), Shimmer (a controlled shine) and Topo (topographic – in which objects appear to rest on the surface of the note) effects. T
In addition, the 200 Som banknote is the first note to carry Kurz's KINEGRAM COLORS® patch that changes the figure "25" to the Kyrgyz national pattern.
National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic
500 Zloty
The best banknote award was made to Poland's Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP), which issued a new high denomination 500 złoty banknote to circulate alongside the existing 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 zloty denominations. The new banknote was issued on 10th February 2017.
The new denomination is to ensure the uninterrupted circulation of cash within the country, due in part to the growing demand for high value notes within Poland. The Bank also anticipates that the new note will help to reduce costs related to issuing currency.
The 500 złoty banknote has a blue, brown, burgundy and green colour scheme and includes a portrait of King John III Sobieski, continuing the banknote series theme of 'Rulers of Poland'.
There are a number of modern security features embedded into the note, which in addition to their high technological quality ensure easy identification of the banknotes.
The banknote incorporates SICPA's SPARK® Live optically variable ink feature in the shape of a soldier's helmet shown on the front of the banknote, along with Louisenthal's RollingStar® windowed security thread, which displays dynamic effects and changes from green to blue when the banknote is tilted. The new note also includes a 'tactile' feature to assist people with vision impairments.
The new 500 zloty banknote was designed by Andrzej Heidrich and produced by Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW).
Lari Series
The second award was made to the National Bank of Georgia, for the introduction of a new series of lari notes. This is the first redesign in the currency's 20 year history, which begins with a new 20 and 50 lari with 5, 10 and 100 lari notes to follow.
The designs are based on the existing series, featuring Georgia's cultural and historical heritage but with a distinctly different and more modern appearance.
Lari banknotes
National Bank of Georgia's new Lari banknote series
The 50 and 100 lari feature SPARK® for the first time, while the 20 lari features OVI for the first time (as will the new 5 and 10 lari notes). The new notes also include a holographic stripe in which the image matches the portrait on the note, iridescent stripe and demetallised colour shift window thread. The mould-made watermark also matches the portrait, and is supplemented by an electrotype with the denomination and the currency symbol for the lari.
Additional security features include visible and UV fluorescent fibres, latent image, see-through feature and microtext. In addition to the ascending order in the size of the notes, the visually-impaired have also been catered for by the use of raised intaglio bars on either side of the note, the number of which denote the denomination.
The award was received by Mariam Zavradashvili of the National Bank of Georgia.
National Bank of Georgia
20,000 Tenge
The first award was presented to the National Bank of Kazakhstan for the new high denomination 20,000 tenge banknote.
Like other notes in the Kazakh series, the imaginatively-designed note is vertically-orientated and was introduced in December 2015. It is the world's first circulating banknote to be produced on Durasafe® – the composite paper-polymer-paper substrate from Swiss papermaker Landqart.
The three-layer substrate has enabled a number of unique features to be created. Each layer is a different colour on either side, and each of the two paper layers have different security fibres.
The note also features four windows, all formed in either one or both of the outer paper layers. As well as offset, intaglio, and silkscreen OVI®, a SPARK® Dynamic motif, combining silkscreen and intaglio blind embossing, was applied.
The design features the Kazakh Eli monument to Kazakhstan's independence, the winged horse and the Mangilik El triumphal arch as well as a contour map of Kazakhstan, and a panorama of the capital, Almaty, on the reverse.
The award was presented to Dastan Mashrapov of the National Bank of Kazakhstan and Andrey Shevchenko from the Banknote Factory of the National Bank.
National Bank of Kazakhstan
The regional Banknote of the Year Award recognises outstanding achievement in the design, technical sophistication and security of a banknote or banknote series, the key judging criteria being that successful banknotes should combine visual artistry and high levels of technical and security sophistication, with considerable emphasis placed on reflecting the cultural heritage of the issuing country in the note, and the relevance of the overall design and symbolism to the issuing country.
The new 20 Zloty note features three security features that have not featured on a circulating banknote before – Latitude, Aurora and Metalix. The banknote, which commemorates the centenary of the formation of the Polish Legions, features an image of Belvedere Palace in Latitude, the world's first substrate-integrated diffractive optically variable device using silver nanoparticles that are not restricted to patch or stripe formats.
The note also includes an Aurora feature in the shape of tree leaves and the number 20 which shows a two-ink colour shift using angular metamerics. In addition, a striking blue Metalix – delivering a metalic ink effect – has been designed in the eye-catching shape of a large X made of blue ribbons.
The award was received by Marek Oles of the National Bank of Poland.
The Russian Sochi banknote is the first ever issued to mark the Winter Olympic Games – and its eye-catching design is the result of collaborative work between Goznak and the Central Bank's team. It is the first time that the Bank has used a vertically-orientated design, chosen to emphasise the uniqueness of the Sochi region, which combines the proximity of mountains and warm sea. A total of 20 million pieces have been put into circulation.
The design of the new note reflects both the character of the host city and the nature of the event with a flying snowboarder on the front and the Olympic Stadium on the back set against a patchwork motif background featuring various winter sports. The note also incorporates several security features previously unseen on Russian banknotes, including a holographic patch and a 15mm wide polymer thread which changes image depending on the viewing angle. The award was received by Alexey Salunin of Goznak.
New Tanzanian ePassport
The first award went to the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs of Tanzania for the new Tanzanian ePassport.
Tanzania has moved from an MRP booklet to a phased implementation of a complete eImmigration system in January 2018, with the first stage of the project, including the issuance of the first ePassports, being only four months from contract award to completion.
The new ePassport features a polycarbonate datapage incorporating laser engraving technology, an optically variable feature and positive and negative embossing incorporating an MLI lens. The datapage also carries an ICAO compliant secure RFID microcontroller chip and operating system with ICAO LDS 1.7 as well as BAC, EAC and the latest SAC/PACE security mechanisms, certified up to EAL6+.
The design of the booklet captures local themes and cultures across the visa pages, datapage and end papers, helping to engender a sense of national pride in the carrier.
Notable features include end papers with duplex security patterns and rainbow split duct printing, and two colour Intaglio printing incorporating a latent image and an optically variable print feature. Among the security features on the visa pages are rainbow split duct printing in both visible and invisible inks, Foredge registration feature and hidden page identifiers.
One of the benefits of the new ePassport solution is that the holder can have an emergency passport on their smartphone, if their passport is stolen or lost in another country. This passport, verifiable electronically by the embassy, allows the traveller to obtain the necessary document to return home or request a replacement passport without the need for further online checks, filling out forms or other time-consuming tasks. The mobile emergency passport has been developed using HID's mobile goID solution. The new ePassport will, at the same time, make travel easier for the country's citizens, through the use of automated border control stations.
The passport booklet is one component of an end to end system solution to support the enrolment, adjudication, personalisation, issuance and authentication of the ePassport, plus border control and eVisa systems.
The transformational project has been instigated by the Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tanzania and delivered by HID Global, their local partner Softnet with booklet manufacture by DLRS Security Concepts (now Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts) and design by Absolute Graphics.
The award was presented to Tanzania's Commissioner of Immigration for Passports and Citizenship Gerald Kihinga and Henry Mkuzi of HID Global.
Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs of Tanzania
New National eID Card
The second award went to the Police and Border Guard Board of Estonia, part of the Ministry of Interior for the new national eID card.
The new national eID cards with upgraded design and security features in December 2018. It took 18 months to prepare. Both internal and external experts were consulted when drawing up the new card's design and choosing the security elements including the Estonian Forensic Science Institute and Enterprise Estonia.
The new cards utilise Estonia's own font and elements of its brand, and feature a colour photo, a transparent window and an invisible secondary photograph that will only appear when viewed from an angle. One new detail is the inclusion of a QR code, which will make it easier to check the validity of the ID card.
The new eID card also integrates a new chip that allows contactless use in the future, once service providers start offering corresponding solutions – validating public transport trips for example. The new chip will retain the traditional interface and can still be used in ID card readers. The chip fits more information and is compatible with new applications, like electronic public transport tickets or other kinds of electronic certification. Giving and reading digital signatures will be possible using the traditional interface only.
Estonia is considered to have one of the most highly-developed national ID card system in the world. Much more than a legal photo ID, the mandatory national card also provides digital access to all of Estonia's secure eServices. Nearly 5,000 separate eServices enable people to run their daily errands without having to get off their computers at home. They can enter into agreements, sign documents, submit various applications, use digital channels and means to communicate with various state authorities and service providers and so on.
The chip on the new card carries embedded files, and using 2048-bit public key encryption, it can be used as definitive proof of ID in an electronic environment. Thanks to the ID card, Estonia has one of the world's most advanced digital signature systems. As of January this year, there are approximately 1.3 million ID cards being used in Estonia, which constitutes nearly 98% of the entire population of the country.
The award was presented to Eliisa Sau, Chief Expert of the Police and Border Guard Board of Estonia and Michal Grochowski, Area Sales Director at IDEMIA who supply the new document.
Police and Border Guard Board of Estonia
2019 Best New ID Document
New ID Document
The final award went to Germany's Bundeskriminalamt, the Federal Criminal Police Office and Bundesdruckerei, the country's state printer and manufacturer of banknotes, passports and ID cards for the new EU Visa sticker project.
As part of the EU Commission Action Plan to strengthen the EU response to travel document fraud, all EU member states will be introducing the new EU Visa sticker in 2019. The project was a result of the collective work done at EU Article 6 Committee and associated subgroup with regard to the development of an improved uniform format visa.
Following a contest and the presentation from each member state and subsequent voting on points for seven different categories regarding the visa (Substrate, DOVID, Features, Personalisation etc), Germany was chosen as having the best concept and it had also won six of the seven categories outright.
It was decided by the member states not just to write the technical specification but also to improve the quality of the Visa Stickers and limit variation by running a Development Project to produce a Zero Series/Pilot Project – which would then be used as the baseline for the member states and the producers to adhere to. The project, funded by the EU, was awarded to and run by the Bundeskriminalamt and the Bundesdruckerei together.
The development project lasted about 11 months and was finished within time and on budget with a successful outcome and the issuance of a "Best Practice" Visa Kit and Technical Specification for 31 EU member and associate States. The Visa Kit and Technical Specification would then also be used as Best Practice for the basis of the subsequent eResidence Permit Card Project.
The Visa development project involved the integration of some additional ideas of the other member states as well, in order to create a project involving all concerned – which created team spirit. Suggestions came from a number of countries including Italy, Hungary and the UK. The approval at the production stage also involved an invitation for the subgroup to come to Berlin to sign off the progress.
This collaboration increased the level of the security features, the security concept specification, the design and quality of the document. The new sticker integrates improved chemical sensitisers, high level security background design, completely re-designed DOVID with improved features, improved intaglio inks and latent images, rip cuts and advanced UV elements. The sticker also has a "quiet zone" reserved for a 2D barcode in order to upgrade and secure the personalisation of the sticker, which is seen as a good next step to incorporate digital security into the security document world.
The project is a good example of the concept of Europe working together on an issue which concerns all Member States driving through the necessary factors for the good of all whilst taking into account the compromises needed and involved in successful partnerships.
The award was presented to Dr. Anna Wandschneider of Bundeskriminalamt, Duncan Faulkner of Bundesdruckerei and Francis Deschrijvere of the European Commission.
Germany Bundeskriminalamt
New Kuwait ePassport
The new Kuwait ePassport system was a comprehensive overhaul of the existing ecosystem, comprising not only a new design and booklet but also production processes, updating service centres and new systems. The new booklet features over 52 new security features and a new design reflecting the cultural identity of Kuwait. The improved process has led to an uplift in the maximum number of passports which can be produced, taking it from 1500 passports per day to 7000 passports per day, while bearing down on resource-intensive activities and bringing the issuance cycle down from five days to one.
The biometric data encoded in the ePassport can now be collected by mobile enrollment units, and there is also an emergency system which enables standalone deployment of the issuance system allowing full personalisation of ePassports independent of external systems.
Kuwait Ministry of Interior
Jordan's New eID Card
Jordan's Ministry of Interior has rolled out an ambitious new citizen ID programme offering a range of innovative services that will transform the way the public interacts with the state. The new programme has been implemented in collaboration with the country's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT).
The new card uses Gemalto's Sealys polycarbonate contactless eID card technology along with a comprehensive suite of Coesys enrollment, card personalisation and issuance solutions as well as automatic fingerprint identification system (AFIS) to reinforce national security, strengthen immigration controls and minimise the risk of fraud in the next elections. OFFTEC has provided IT infrastructure, networking and IT security, system integration, card printers, training and technical support services.
The enrolment system is deployed in 100 civil status and passport offices, enabling MOI staff to capture the personal and biometric data of citizens for duplication-free entry onto the National Registry. The system also enables personalisation and issuance of the cards at 25 dedicated centres. The citizen's details are laser-engraved in the card and stored within its embedded microprocessor for enhanced validation of the holder's identity.
The new eIDs combine state-of-the-art digital and graphical security features and offer the Government of Jordan the ability to seamlessly add new card applications after issuance. As a result, it can leverage on the initial investment and develop new secure eGovernment services and applications that improve service standards and reduce administrative costs.
Ministry of Interior, Jordan
New Finnish eID and ePassport
Through 2017 new eID cards and ePassports marking the 100th anniversary of Finland's independence have started to roll out.
Finland became an independent state in 1917 and over the course of the last century, its citizens have demonstrated courage and determination necessary to forge one of the most democratic and progressive nations. It is no surprise therefore, that creative skills and inspiration can be found in abundance in the design of the new ePassport and eID cards that were launched to coincide with Finland's centennial.
Developed in cooperation with Gemalto's security design team, each double page inside the passport shows different scenery from the north, with the Northern Lights and snowflakes appearing in the visible printwork and under UV. Elements characterising Finland also include the whooper swan, (the national bird of Finland), Finland's coat of arms, a poem by Finnish poet Eino Leino and a lakeside landscape on the inner cover page of the passport.
The new passport incorporates a range of innovative security features. The user's photograph is replicated five times within the document, using various techniques such as the Gemalto's Sealys Window Lock where a negative ghost image is laser personalised into a metallic foil hidden in a transparent window. The holder's personal information is also laser engraved on the edge of the polycarbonate page. The moiré effect printing technique, which creates the effect of a 3D image on a flat page, is also incorporated.
Applications for the new ePassport can be filed online, with applicants confirming their identity via national ID cards or BankID and uploading their digital photo directly from the photo studio to the online police application.
The overall design for the new biometric passport and national ID card was chosen on the basis of public consultation, combined with the close co-operation with Gemalto. With the new documents Finland has raised the bar on the level of protection provided for a centennial state and its forward-thinking citizens.
Ministry of the Interior Finland
DNI Electrónico 3.0
The first award went to the Spanish National Police Corps, in conjunction with the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT-RCM), for the latest version of Spain's national ID system.
The card, known as DNI Electrónico 3.0, features a new operating system, and is the first national identity document developed on a dual interface chip. This allows for an electronic signature to be taken both in a contact-based and contactless mode. It also combines a national ID document with a travel document that can be used within the EU using a single chip.
With NFC connectivity, the public will be able to use their ID card to sign documents using a smartphone or tablet, by linking to an online platform using different e-government applications. This enables contact with police, town hall and social security authorities as well as the ability to manage traffic tickets and pay taxes. Authorities can also use the cards to verify citizens' identities by using its NFC features with mobile devices.
The award was received by the Spanish National Police Corps and the FNMT.
Spanish National Police Corps
2016 Best New ID card
Irish Passport Card
The second award was presented to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland for Ireland's credit-card sized passport card, which enables holders to travel across Europe without needing their traditional passport.
Citizens are able to apply for the card online or through a smartphone app, which allows the applicant to take a 'selfie' as a passport picture. The facial image taken is matched using biometric tools against existing records, although users can also scan normal passport photographs. Once all verification checks have been achieved, the user can pay their fees through a secure payment gateway.
Security features on the passport card include the holder's signature, a Kinegram overlay featuring a 12 string harp, a machine readable zone and faded printing around the edge of the photograph. One innovative feature is the embedded hologram photo on a strip on the reverse of the card.
The Irish security printer DLRS was the lead company in the design and production of these cards, partnering with HID Global Ireland and Absolute Graphics. It was also the producer of Ireland's new e-passport, which was introduced in 2013.
On receiving the award, Austin Gormley of Passport Services, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland said 'we are delighted to receive this prestigious international award, which recognises the quality and innovation of the card, and the benefit it delivers. It is also a tribute to the technical capabilities within Ireland'.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland
Romania's Identity Card
The Regional ID Document of The Year aims to promote the best in security printing, system infrastructure and implementation of a government passport, identity or other security card scheme.
Romania's new identity card is the first time the national identity document has been redesigned since its introduction in the early 1990s – and the first time it has seen a major upgrade, which includes the addition of electronic functions
To implement the new card required extensive upgrades of the National IT System for Personal Records (NITSPR), which forms the basis of the National Registry of Personal Records used to issue identity cards and manage personal data.
The new national identity card has been designed to ensure ease of authentication, and international recognition and interoperability. One version of the new card stores biometric data and fingerprints. The new document is produced by welding together a number of layers of polycarbonate and is personalised by laser engraving – and is enhanced with a suite of security features, both physical and electronic.
The card also replaces current health cards and has the potential to be used for a range of services, including education, voting and legal assistance.
The award was accepted by Sergiu Mocanu of the Ministry of Interior and Public Administration, Romania.
The award judges comprised the Board of Directors of Reconnaissance International, the conference organiser, publisher of ID & Secure Document News and joint publisher of Currency News. Nominations were sought from the high security printing community and, for future awards, this community will be invited to take part in the process of shortlisting winners as well.
Ministry of Interior and Public Administration, Romania
Irish E-Passport
The new Irish e-passport is both more attractive and secure than its predecessor and combines the latest security technology with selected imagery that represents the culture, history and people of Ireland.
Prime for both security and Irish culture is the image of the Brú na Bóinne stone printed using SPARK® colour shifting ink technology. Another feature involves images situated on the edge of each pair of pages – when the pages are partially bent for the edges to be side by side, the two images form a complete image. The new passport also features poems from three of Ireland's' best-known poets – Nuala ní Dhomhnaill, William Butler Yeats, and James Orr.
The contract to design and produce the new passports was awarded to a consortium led by the Irish security printer DLRS, HID and the Central Bank of Ireland – and the cost of the new passports is nearly half that of their predecessors, which will result in annual savings of around €4m.
The award was accepted by Fiona Penollar of the Irish Passport Office as well as Joseph Callaghan and William Byrne of DLRS.
Irish Passport Office
Special Achievement Award
2017 Special Achievement Award
1 Rial
In addition to the regional banknote award, the Central Bank of Oman has been given a Special Achievement Award for its commemorative 1 Rial banknote, commemorating the 45th National Day, which is celebrated on the 18th of November.
The new note bears a portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said and the signature of His Majesty at the centre of the note. In addition there is a watermark portrait of His Majesty on the right side of the note, the National Emblem at the centre and "Central Bank of Oman" in Arabic on top of the note.
The serial numbers are seen on right and left side of the note with the denomination in Arabic on right and on left side of the note. The wording "45th National Day" in Arabic appears on the right of the currency note.
The Al Alam Palace is featured at the right side of the note, and the new note includes a tactile feature on both sides of the note to assist the blind or people with vision impairments.
The vertical windowed security thread in two metallic colours is embossed at the left side of the note. The new banknote was issued in circulation as legal tender along with the Central Bank's existing banknotes.
The banknotes have been redesigned and upgraded with leading-edge security features, greater harmony in the designs (which feature architecture on the front and cultural traditions on the reverse – each denomination relating to a specific region of the country), more contrasting colours and more use of optical effects.
Central Bank of Oman
Service of Technological Security of State Documents
In addition to the regional ID document award, a Special Achievement Award was made to the Service of Technological Security of State Documents under the Ministry of Finance, Lithuania, for their new driving licence.
Since regaining its independence in 1990 Lithuania has introduced four generations of driver's licences. Whilst the licence is not recognised in the country as an identity document, it became one of the most frequently forged state documents, prompting the government to upgrade it six times over the course of 12 years. Over that period, to combat counterfeiting, the Service made progressive changes to the design of the document.
The latest redesign incorporates a suite of modern security features and includes a number of advanced features such as diffractive and UV elements, embossing and anti-copy patterns as well as a transparent window integrating the holder's secondary photo. The new document is produced by Oberthur Technologies, with Vision-Box supplying an integrated biometric enrolment solution for Regitra, the Lithuanian State Enterprise responsible for issuing the country's licences.
The history of the Lithuanian driver's licence demonstrates that what may seem a straightforward issue can take years to contain. Full credit should be given to Lithuania for their continuous efforts in developing a state of the art document, which to date remains the only version that has seen no counterfeits.
Ministry of Finance, Lithuania
750 Years as a Paper Producer
In addition to the regional banknote and ID document awards, a Special Achievement Award was made to Fabriano, the Italian mill that is celebrating 750 years as a paper producer.
Its fine arts papers were used and highly praised by Michelangelo and Fabrianese paper masters pioneered many of the processes now common in paper manufacture today, including the world's first watermark.
The company has an international reputation for the production of banknote and security document paper, with one of six continuous machines dedicated entirely to producing these papers.
The award was presented to Eligio Ballabio of Fabriano.
The award judges comprised the Board of Directors of Reconnaissance International Ltd, the conference organiser, publisher of ID and Secure Document News and joint publisher of Currency News. Nominations were sought from the high security printing community and, for future awards, this community will be invited to take part in the process of shortlisting winners as well.
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Desc is: I woke up this morning and moved through the quiet house to look out the window. The sun was coming up and streaks of light were beginning to work their way through the branches of an old oak tree. It was a perfectly ordinary morning but in that moment, it felt like a gift. I was flooded with gladness. Not for anything in particular, I was just glad. I was glad for gladness' sake.


What, two posts in a day? I know! But Cari is hosting a Thanksgiving recipe linkup over here! The big day is only a day away but maybe you've got these few ingredients on hand to whip up this amazingly awesome sweet potato side? Or maybe you don't begin shaking and sweating at the mere thought of heading to the grocery store on the day before Thanksgiving to pick up ingredients like some people I know? If either of those apply, consider these lovely baconified sweet potatoes for your feast.
My stepmother introduced me to the idea of combining bacon with sweet potatoes years ago at Thanksgiving. And they were delicious. As everything is when you add bacon. And it was the first time the husband willingly ate sweet potatoes. High five for that. It takes a normal side and how do the pro chefs say it? Kicks it up a notch? Yes, that's it. Several notches kicked here. I think she used a bonafide recipe but like with all things cooking, I tend to just wing it.
Roast your potatoes in the oven.
I forgot the salt. You know what salt looks like, right?
Dice up that onion and as much bacon as you think fitting for your bacon appetite and potato amount.
While that's going and once the potatoes are cool, squeeze all that potato out of those skins into a mixing bowl. I suppose you could peel them before roasting but the peels come off very easily after roasting.
Once the bacon and onion are nice and cooked, pour them into the mixing bowl with the potatoes. Go ahead and add a few tablespoons of that bacon grease. And you save that bacon grease, don't you? Oh, please do. We have an ongoing jar of bacon grease in our cupboard to use for flavoring and sautéing, especially for making scrambled eggs. We're all snooty and buy the expensive uncured bacon so for us bacon is a rare treat and I like to make it go as far as possible. The grease makes things taste like bacon even when there's no bacon. And it makes your little boys very happy to eat their eggs and makes them squeal with a slightly disturbing enthusiasm.
Melt the butter if your potatoes are cool. Otherwise, the heat from the potatoes will melt it for you. Now, add the several tablespoons of butter and whip it real good. And wonder why your camera is rebelling and choosing to now make everything look blue.
Salt to taste and put in an oven safe dish. About 20 or 30 minutes before your feast, simply throw those suckers into a 350 degree oven to heat them through.
And there you have it: Unphotogenic but completely mouthwateringly savory baconified sweet potatoes.
Yes! We got this recipe from Lin and love it! I think we had it for the first time that year we did Thanksgiving in Minnesota - remember that?
Yep! I make them for our Christmas Eve dinner now, too!
Thank you for posting this! I hate sweet potatoes and am trying to love them. This might do the trick for me. I am going to alter the recipe a bit though. I 'm thinking.... pound of bacon to 4 large sweet potatoes...maybe then ot will just taste like bacon!
Just made them... first sweet potatoes I didn't feel like sharing with the garbage. I think I used yams but I 'm not sure. Three giant potatoes plus a half pound of bacon equals side dish awesome! I can no longer eat white potatoes (my favorite food I think) so this is a thanksgiving day blessing indeed!


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N-cadherin+ HSCs in fetal liver exhibit higher long-term bone marrow reconstitution activity than N-cadherin- HSCs
Hirofumi Toyama, Fumio Arai, Kentaro Hosokawa, Yoshiko Matsumoto Ikushima, Toshio Suda
The Sakaguchi Laboratory of Developmental Biology Department of Cell Differentiation
Adult hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are maintained in a microenvironment known as the stem cell niche. The regulation of HSCs in fetal liver (FL) and their niche, however, remains to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated the role of N-cadherin (N-cad) in the maintenance of HSCs during FL hematopoiesis. By using anti-N-cad antibodies (Abs) produced by our laboratory, we detected high N-cad expression in embryonic day 12.5 (E12.5) mouse FL HSCs, but not in E15.5 and E18.5 FL. Immunofluorescence staining revealed that N-cad+c-Kit+ and N-cad+ endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR)+ HSCs co-localized with Lyve-1+ sinusoidal endothelial cells (ECs) in E12.5 FL and that some of these cells also expressed N-cad. However, N-cad+ HSCs were also observed to detach from the perisinusoidal niche at E15.5 and E18.5, concomitant with a down-regulation of N-cad and an up-regulation of E-cadherin (E-cad) in hepatic cells. Moreover, EPCR+ long-term (LT)-HSCs were enriched in the N-cad+Lin-Sca-1+c-Kit+ (LSK) fraction in E12.5 FL, but not in E15.5 or E18.5 FL. In a long-term reconstitution (LTR) activity assay, higher engraftment associated with N-cad+ LSK cells versus N-cad- LSK cells in E12.5 FL when transplanted into lethally irradiated recipient mice. However, the higher engraftment of N-cad+ LSK cells decreased subsequently in E15.5 and E18.5 FL. It is possible that N-cad expression conferred higher LTR activity to HSCs by facilitating interactions with the perisinusoidal niche, especially at E12.5. The down-regulation of N-cad during FL hematopoiesis may help us better understand the regulation and mobility of HSCs before migration into BM.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.10.058
Endothelial protein C receptor
Fetal liver
Long-term reconstitution activity
N-cadherin
Sinusoidal endothelial cells
10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.10.058
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Protein C Chemical Compounds 100%
Cadherins Medicine & Life Sciences 73%
Hematopoietic Stem Cells Medicine & Life Sciences 72%
Liver Medicine & Life Sciences 37%
Compound Mobility Chemical Compounds 27%
Endothelial Protein C Receptor Medicine & Life Sciences 23%
Hematopoiesis Medicine & Life Sciences 15%
Toyama, H., Arai, F., Hosokawa, K., Ikushima, Y. M., & Suda, T. (2012). N-cadherin+ HSCs in fetal liver exhibit higher long-term bone marrow reconstitution activity than N-cadherin- HSCs. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 428(3), 354-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.10.058
N-cadherin+ HSCs in fetal liver exhibit higher long-term bone marrow reconstitution activity than N-cadherin- HSCs. / Toyama, Hirofumi; Arai, Fumio; Hosokawa, Kentaro; Ikushima, Yoshiko Matsumoto; Suda, Toshio.
In: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Vol. 428, No. 3, 23.11.2012, p. 354-359.
Toyama, H, Arai, F, Hosokawa, K, Ikushima, YM & Suda, T 2012, 'N-cadherin+ HSCs in fetal liver exhibit higher long-term bone marrow reconstitution activity than N-cadherin- HSCs', Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, vol. 428, no. 3, pp. 354-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.10.058
Toyama H, Arai F, Hosokawa K, Ikushima YM, Suda T. N-cadherin+ HSCs in fetal liver exhibit higher long-term bone marrow reconstitution activity than N-cadherin- HSCs. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2012 Nov 23;428(3):354-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.10.058
Toyama, Hirofumi ; Arai, Fumio ; Hosokawa, Kentaro ; Ikushima, Yoshiko Matsumoto ; Suda, Toshio. / N-cadherin+ HSCs in fetal liver exhibit higher long-term bone marrow reconstitution activity than N-cadherin- HSCs. In: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2012 ; Vol. 428, No. 3. pp. 354-359.
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As you know we will host Versailles Friday night for the second round of District play. Game time is 7 p.m.
From this point on MSHSAA is more involved. The admission will be $7 for adults (including those age 60 and above) and children ages six and above. Children age five and below are free. No passes will be accepted (this includes teacher ID's and Mid-Missouri student passes).
Fundraisers are not permitted at the game site, within the stadium or just outside the stadium that gives the perception that the fundraiser is associated with there being game/contest. A MSHSAA playoff game is not be used to solicit donations or conduct fundraisers of any type. The operating of Concession Stands is not considered "fundraisers", they are considered a service to those in attendance.
Special Recognition of school groups, community groups or other entities are not permitted prior to the game or at half-time. Again, playoff games are to be administered as a Neutral Site; therefore, using a home playoff game as a setting to recognize school groups, community groups or other entities is not permitted.
Selling Merchandise: A host school is only permitted to sell their school apparel to those in attendance desiring to purchase such school apparel. Host schools, Visiting schools or booster clubs cannot create shirts, hats or other apparel with reference to MSHSAA, MSHSAA playoffs, MSHSAA District/Quarterfinal/Semifinal, etc. for the purposes of selling or profiting from such items.


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Anne Rice, Iconic Horror Novelist, Dies At Age 80
Anne's son Christopher has shared a message to her fans over social media.
Josh Korngut |
Courtesy of Warner Bros.
Very sad news in the kingdom today. Anne Rice, one of the most celebrated and prolific horror novelists of her generation as passed away at age 80. The author has reportedly died due to complications from a stroke. Her son, author and producer Christopher Rice announced the news over social media last night.
Anne Rice is best known for writing the novel Interview With the Vampire. This incredible work evolved into the Vampire Chronicles, an entire ecosystem of groundbreaking storytelling across the stage, screen and television.
Anne Rice's son Christopher shared the following message on social media
Dearest People of Page. This is Anne's son Christopher and it breaks my heart to bring you this sad news. Earlier tonight, Anne passed away due to complications resulting from a stroke. She left us almost nineteen years to the day my father, her husband Stan, died. The immensity of our family's grief cannot be overstated. As my mother, her support for me was unconditional — she taught me to embrace my dreams, reject conformity and challenge the dark voices of fear and self-doubt. As a writer, she taught me to defy genre boundaries and surrender to my obsessive passions. In her final hours, I sat beside her hospital bed in awe of her accomplishments and her courage, awash in memories of a life that took us from the fog laced hills of the San Francisco Bay Area to the magical streets of New Orleans to the twinkling vistas of Southern California. As she kissed Anne goodbye, her younger sister Karen said, "What a ride you took us on, kid." I think we can all agree. Let us take comfort in the shared hope that Anne is now experiencing firsthand the glorious answers to many great spiritual and cosmic questions, the quest for which defined her life and career. Throughout much of her final years, your contributions to this page brought her much joy, along with a profound sense of friendship and community. Anne will be interred in our family's mausoleum at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans in a private ceremony. Next year, a celebration of her life will take place in New Orleans. This event will be open to the public and will invite the participation of her friends, readers and fans who brought her such joy and inspiration throughout her life.
Christopher Rice via Facebook
Anne Rice was born in New Orleans, 1941. This setting would inspire the immortal novels and characters seen in her Lestat series. These works have been adapted in a number of memorable productions, including the feature film Interview With the Vampire in 1994.
The author's stories are sure to be remembered for many years to come, thanks in part to the two major television adaptations currently in the works at AMC. The Vampire Chronicles and The Mayfair Witches are both in active production.
Here is the Twitter thread written by Anne's son Christopher:
This is Anne's son Christopher and it breaks my heart to inform you that earlier tonight Anne passed away due to complications resulting from a stroke. Below is the statement I shared on her Facebook page moments ago. pic.twitter.com/jIHYg6uewI
— Anne Rice (@AnneRiceAuthor) December 12, 2021
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June 19, 2016 In
rRoxymore
rRoxymore's music is an intriguing, one-off blend of contrasting textures – organic and synthetic, icy and warm – a fresh step in dance music. Real name Hermione Frank, the French musician and producer has a long history making music in various ways, with various people, before settling in Berlin and concentrating on the solo project that refines it all.
As rRoxymore, she released her epic 10-minute debut "Wheel of Fortune" in the summer of 2012 – half of split a 12" with Planningtorock on the latter's own Human Level label. Human Level also provided the outlet for rRoxymore's first EP, Precarious/Precious, the following year. The four tracks combined nervous grooves, bewitching cosmic synths, twisted snippets of acoustic instruments and other intriguing sounds. Live, rRoxymore creates rhythms and sounds with energetic rawness merging with a stirring psychedelia, taking you into a new world.
With her reputation now intact, Frank quickly found new friends and allies in the vast musical landscape of Berlin. Regular sets (both live and DJ) at local favorites like About Blank and Berghain accompanied gigs all over Europe and jaunts to further reaches. Recognized as an artist with future-oriented ideas in a musical capital, she has been presented abroad as part of the Berlin Current initiative – presented by CTM Festival, Berghain, Boiler Room Berlin, The Quietus and others.
2015 saw the release of Decon/Recon #1 – her collaborative project with Paula Temple, Oni Ayhun (Olof Dreijer from The Kife's solo project) and Aquarian Jugs (that's Planningtorock under a different name) – and their subsequent tour of Mexico, organized by Germany's worldwide cultural institution the Goethe-Institut. She also released her second solo EP of more polished grooves, Tautologies, at the end of 2015, via Macro, the label operated by Stefan Goldmann Hard Wax's Finn Johannsen.
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