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Post by gbwt on Jul 8, 2005 18:32:23 GMT -5
I think a thread should be started to cover internal and international events from the standpoint of your countries people and its newspapers. Fell free to begin journalistic expression.
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Post by Baradun on Jul 12, 2005 12:04:32 GMT -5
Reprinted from The Dominion Times **************************** July 1st, 2005 - Marian Crosstail
Ciata, a member of the Furry Federation, has suffered the most grievous blow so far in its ongoing struggle against a violent rebellion which has so far claimed millions of lives and already killed its leader once.
Rebels attacking the capital have detonated a nuclear weapon, destroying the main citadel and the remains of the city. No Ciatan representatives could be reached but government forces are currently in defensive positions around the last remaining bastion of loyalist resistance and are digging in to assist coalition forces with its defense. The dropships Black Hammer, Ghostwolf and Raging Chicken have already been deployed to the area along with anti-missile systems designed to destroy any incoming nuclear weapons.
Officials are also debating a planned expansion to our current military forces but are being very quiet as to what form that will take or how large it will be.
Reprinted from The Scientist ********************** July 7th, 2005 - Grisham Greyears
Researchers at the University of Garesha in eastern Baradun have developed the first-ever hover-vehicle based off of electro-magnetics that can travel off-road. While still in the development stages the vehicle uses a miniaturized fusion engines and the same ion-drives found in most commercial air-transport as well as a revolutionary new repulsor-lift that allows the craft to hover between ten and ninety centimeters above the ground.
Vehicles that use this engine would be both safer and feature a much smoother ride than their wheeled or tracked counterparts that are already in use. The development would also lead to a great reduction in animal deaths on the highways each year and fewer high-way accidents since vehicles can simply float over one-another.
Efficiency, however, is still a problem. Researchers believe it could take another year at least before the engines have been fully prepared, stable and tested with another one to three before full-scale production would begin.
Industry leaders, however, are already drawing up designs for these new vehicle, and racing syndicates are taking interest with possible racing speeds in excess of eight-hundred kilometers an hour, over twice as fast as today's top speeds.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Jul 13, 2005 19:43:12 GMT -5
<When I have a chance to talk to Shikeishuu I'll see what I can do about access to the ticker on top of the page as well as maybe getting a new folder just for news reports. But until then, this should be a nice location for information news postings. Eventually I'd like to get this thread moved out of this directory.>
Arx Times
An Alliance with Lemurika?
After having been tabled during the socialist revolution in Lemuriania, the bill to accept an alliance with Tinis' former rival returned to the floor today and was amended slightly to reflect the change of name of the ally to be. The bill is expected to pass with the super majority support needed to by pass public referendum, at which point it will be presented to First Speaker Izixs for signing.
The First Speaker left the hospital today and is on his way to meet with the new president of Lemurika after a brief stop off at the Tower for a briefing on the current situation in Ciata.
Food Works Announces Five Year Plan
Observing an increase in demand for all lines of foods and food accessories, the National Food Works announced today a farming development plan designed to expand the current crop lands of Tinis by roughly sixty percent. In addition to this, the FWA is planning on asking the Chamber of Speakers to lift the ban on several low level pesticides. This plan has sparked a fevered level of out rage from environmental groups as well as a number of Speakers.
Actors Wanted
Film makers from North End are trying to find actors who could pass for several historical figures. The film makers of the North End Film Union have in the works a docu-drama about the old Tinisian homeland of Pargalo. The film is expected to be set in the late nineteenth century and center around the rise of one of the houses of Tinis before the migration to modern Tinis. When asked about which house or houses, the Film Union only commented that they are looking for a look alike of the lady Genius and Toson.
Space on the Docket
Commander Ovrin Lenord, head of the Space Forces of Tinis, has announced that a special committee has approved a proposal for two space initiatives. The first, according to Arx Times sources, is a push for the completion of the Furry Federation space station, the Dawn Sister. The other initiative is believed to be a deep space exploration mission, but no concrete word has been given and won't be until the appropriate legislation has been submitted.
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Post by gbwt on Jul 14, 2005 22:12:24 GMT -5
Great Big Wet Thing Anounces Record of the Ages
The Nation of GBWT announced today the creation of a new agency and dedication to a large area of land for this agencies use. 'The Bureau of History Maintainance' is it's temporary name, and it's job it to record everything it posably can and preserve it for future refreance. The land that has been provided is a large section of moutain range in the northern part of GBWT, recently claimed in the northern expansion in response to the reffugee influx. Plans are in order to begin building large structures to house an army of massive computer storage terminals. Thanks to recent advances in computer size reduction, efficintcy, and programing, information can now be compressed and stored in a fraction of the space required only a few years before. While offical comments have eyt to be made, it is said that this is a very long term project, and we can expect to see great things come from it.
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Post by Vyl on Jul 20, 2005 6:23:23 GMT -5
Another Stink in Ktveta.
A recent series of pranks in Ktveta have been confusing local police. Over the past month, two cinemas, a restrant and a shopping center have been attacked - with stinkbombs.
The attacks have little impact on the birds which form almost all of the population - they have almost no sense of smell, and are unlikely to notice the creeping odor. The minority of non-Vyl's, however - particually canids - are affected.
Police believe the attacks are the work of pranksters with a dislike of the changes being made to the country to accomodate the expanding population of non-birds - a common sentiment. Though they refuse to discuss the ongoing investigation, two avenues of investigation are thought likely to succeed: analysis of CCTV recordings leading up to the attacks to identify individuals common to more than one, and locating the source of the stinkbombs which are understandably rare in a country where most of the population is immune.
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Post by gbwt on Aug 11, 2005 17:19:16 GMT -5
Sea Bound CitiesThe rolling seas, the salty air, the sea food. For all you aquadic furs out there that aren't contented living on the beach, this is for you. With the phasing out of fossil fuels, ocean drilling has gone on the decline. As a result, meny drilling rigs have become abandond by their companies, and rather then sell them off as scrap, the companies have sold them off to investors. These investors, inturn, have had the oil rigs refurbished into cities at sea. With everything from condos, to mini malls, to resturants, schools, and hospitals. Entire comunities can live there, upwords of 100 furs one some of the largest platforms. All platforms have been refitted with enough escape devices for all, and have been gutted and cleaned to reduce the risk of fire. Shuttles, provided by the government, ferry furs to and from the platform and mainland every other day, and an emergancy shuttle is on hand for medical emergancies. At the bas of the platforms, a growing shipping trade has sprung up, where boats small and large trade and sell goods. The local fishermen have found this to be the new place to sell their catch. "I tell ya, this is one of the best ideas since boats." says one elderly otter fisherman when asked about his opinion of the new ues for the oil rigs. Although there have been quiestions about the saftey of the rigs, the owners and residents are quite happy with their acomodations. Some rigs have even begun to gather donations to add more pillers and buildings to their comunities.
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Post by gbwt on Sept 26, 2005 21:18:56 GMT -5
Wind Mill Initiative Completed!
As part of GBWT's movement toward renewable and clean fuel sources, the nation has undergone a massive revision in power reliance, shifting away from fossil fuels, and toward cheap renewable energy. This included development in hydro electric, wind, geothermal, nuclear, hydrogen power, and improvements in energy efficiency. Just recently, the most extensive part of the program, the Wind turbine project, has been completed. Wind turbines now dot the landscape, covering fields and hills, built along the mountain ridge, and just off the cost to catch ocean winds. 25% of GBWT's power now comes from wind, and a total of 69% from renewable resources. Included in this on going project are Hydro electric plants, built in place of original damns that help back waters for ancient aqueducts, a small geo thermal sector, and involvements in nuclear and hydrogen power.
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Post by gbwt on Oct 2, 2005 20:06:12 GMT -5
Company Announces Debut of Digitized Brain:
In a press conference, the countries largest computer company, BioBytes Inc. announced the release of a new technology that they have been developing with the assistance of government scientists.
"One day, almost every citizen in GBWT will have a cyber brain. A digital brain linked directly to their own biological brain, another perfect interface of biological and mechanical technologies."
BioBytes has been the leading researcher and producer of prosthetics, cybernetics, and the bio mechanical sector for public use. They have received a great deal of military aid throughout the years, and this is only the latest in ground breaking technologies to come out of the BioBytes R&D.
The Cyber Brain is basically a supercomputer condensed down to the size of about a very small paperback book. A few hours in surgery with the aid of precision robotics is required to 'install' the hardware, and about two months in calibrations and fine tuning before the furson will be completely ready to preform their everyday tasks, go to work, and continue with their lives.
Some anti government groups have made claims that this is another attempt to brain wash the public, and insert more control then ever on individuals, as they did in the early 1400's when the PBS was installed in all cities across the nation. This claims have been dismissed by both the company and government officials.
While the company says that there are no great risks to this new technology, lab reports show that it is not imposable to access the cyberbrains remotely with highly specialized hacking programs. These programs are only effective, however, 0.1% of the time, as the user can provide real time counter hacking by allowing the cyberbrain access to unused areas of the brain to expand computing power.
In addition to being able to improve memory, the Cyber brains will be linked to a nation wide system of relays. Several buildings outside the major cities of GBWT have been purchased and are being outfitted to host massive servers that will maintain a Digital reality for use by the Cyber Brain users. Plans for the network only apply to the major cities in the south at the moment.
Price predictions for the Cyber Brains start at 136500$SD 44000$SD(adjusted for inflation) and up.
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Post by gbwt on Oct 5, 2005 16:10:11 GMT -5
Anthro-Gen Hits 5 Grand
Anthro-Gen, the first company in GBWt to offer anthropomorphic modifications to humans and anthros alike, has hit 5000 successfully clients. Opening in 1480, Anthro-Gen, short for Anthropomorphic Genetics, Began offering services to alter humans and anthros on a cosmetic and genetic level after receiving approval from the health board. Since then, 5000 costumers have undergone the 2 and a half month process from being encapsulated in the growth tubes, to full transformation and recovery. the company celebrated by hosting a company party today, and President Rutheford was rumored to have stopped by.
W.I.N. to hold benefit concert for attacked nation relief fund.
The popular band, W.I.N. (Wolfs In the Night) is planning to hold a benefit concert in Furrington Grand Theater to collect aid funds for relief efforts in the nations of T3h Furry and Ciata. The leader of the group, Johny McDougal, said that 95% of all profits would go to the relief charities, and is calling other bands to attend. Already, 3000 pre sale tickets have been sold and other bands, such as The Pack, Arc, and May-Ham have said that they have made plans to attend.
Government announces plans to extend Meg Lev system farther North to recently acquired areas.
The Minister of Transportation made an announcement to extend the Meg Lev rail system north to areas recently acquired to house the influx of immigrants, extend wind farms, and agriculture interests. "This new project will create many jobs and extend the Meg Lev System to the ever growing northern cities, and allow freight travel between the major southern cities and the northern industries and farms to become faster then ever." As the GBWT Empire did not originally extend that far north, there are only relatively new highway systems to follow, and while his may slow construction slightly, officials said this would pose no great problem. Questions about the subsidizing of the highway maintenance to private companies were dismissed or ignored, raising questions about recent going ons in the Transportation department.
Region wide tests must be re-worked when answerers discovered in library book
Teachers discovered the answers to the upcoming TRI test printed out and left in a library book in a school library. "We're very disappointed that any of our students would think they would have to resort to cheating on a test when we have such an outstanding education system," said one of the test reviewers, teacher Mr. Jordan. As the number of print outs are unknown, the testing date has been rolled back two weeks so that teachers can rework the test so that no cheating can occur
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Post by gbwt on Oct 5, 2005 19:26:38 GMT -5
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Post by Vyl on Oct 8, 2005 5:18:14 GMT -5
Alcohol poisoning highlights Vylland difficulties.
A twelve-year-old Vyl child is in hospital, poisoned by his* hatchday celebration dinner. Though the unfortunate child is expected to make a full and fast recovery, the incident has prompted increased criticism of the government policy of encouraging mixed mammal-bird communities.
Parents took the child to a restraunt recently opened restraunt, owned and operated as a family business by two newly-immigrated felines. Unaware of the toxic effects of alcohol on birds, several of their dishes were prepared using alcoholic flavourings - primarily wine. Police have concluded the incident was accidential, and no criminal charges will be pressed. The restraunt licence has been suspended pending further action.
Relieved parent Tkal explained, "This was completly unexpected. He showed no adverse reaction to the meal at all - just complained of feeling ill later that day, and collapsed shortly after."
Dispite the ban on any alcohol for purposes of consumption to prevent such incidents, the increasing mammalian population is rapidly causing the formation of a black-market for such drinks.
*Not nessicarily male - the report is translated from a gender-neutral language. A government study years ago concluded that the best policy would be to translate all Vyls as male.
(I am considering expanding this incident when K'atyl returns from her tour, so I made it long and detailed. Clearly, some form of action must be taken - incidents involving children always prompt huge public outcry. So she will get the unpleasant job of trying to get international cooperation to keep alcohol out while the government back home tries to raise awareness.)
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Oct 8, 2005 13:44:13 GMT -5
Arx Times
Auditor's Quarterly Report Expected Soon National Auditor Francis Decanda is expected to release the national report for the third quarter next week. Among the usual efficiency reports for government spending, the report is expected to contain an effectiveness assessment of several key pieces of legislation passed in the last year, including bills on security and health regulations. The Times has also been informed by an anonymous source that the National Auditor may cite several violations of Tinisian law by government employees or officials, but no word as to who these individuals may be or what they may be accused of in the report.
Film Production Commences on Pargalo: The House of Genius North End studios has begun filming of a docu-drama about the rise of the house of Genius (also known as the third house of Tinis) in the ancient land of Pargalo. The film makers are tight lipped about the details but assure the Times of historical accuracy as to main events and beyond that they've done their best to construct the events of the time into an interesting tapestry of intrigue and love. The film makers have been in contact with the few remaining survivors of the pre-Tinisian period, including First Speaker Izixs who was unavailable for comment, to guarantee the validity of the facts and assumptions about the period.
Abigail Ernest all but Guaranteed Position on Crystal Eye As the international community continues to pan the solicitation of scientists and crew for the Crystal Eye, Commander Lenord of the Spaceforces has all but admitted that Abigail Ernest of Great Big Wet Thing will be chief engineer on board the Crystal Eye. He has been quoted as saying, "Ernest has both the qualities and drive needed on a project of this magnitude. Her flight experience and engineering background make her an ideal candidate for the position of chief engineer."
Union Party Divided over What to Do The Union Party of Tinis has never before had to determine which among them would compete in the election contest for First Speaker, as before the party has stood behind the current First Speaker, Izixs, in all his previous reelection campaigns. Party leaders are mulling over a primary contest similar to that used by the socialists but no decision has been made yet. Some fear that such a primary may divide the party over a few small issues and could lead to electoral defeat. A minority of the Union party leadership has expressed interest in using the nomination rules recently adopted by the Nationalist and Anti-Union parties to back the first nationally elected member of their party who declares their intentions. Some believe this minority of the Union leadership are also urging Commander Krazgalesh to enter the field, and if this rule was put in place, would immediately make him their candidate if he declared first. The rules used by the Nationalists and Anti-Union partys almost ensure the nominations of Supreme Commander Epshrin and Commander Lenord, both favorites of their respective parties, but neither have declared.
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Post by miokalia on Dec 23, 2005 2:35:57 GMT -5
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UN Rejects Sapient Bill furs and scalies angry; mechs go cry in corner
Andrew Holchiytr has a house full of things from all over. Hand-carved wooden elephants from India, Paper laterns from Japan, An heirloom dining room chair from France. You'd think he was a real traveler, if it weren't for the fact that he is not considered a person outside of non-human territory. "If I go to some of these places, I don't even have to murder to be criminal, just doing *anything* in cold blood could be a crime... and everything I do is in cold blood... Kinda comes with the territory of being a herp, you know.", he commented. Other non-humans have been expressing their anger as well. "The close minded hominidro-centric politicians [of the UN] have really limited our options for study-abroad programs.", said one Feline exchange student at UH (Universiytat Hokyldaryon). "Yeah, I learned English in hopes of perhaps seeing some of these exotic Humanoid places. I had to settle for this!", said a Feline exchange student. This decision has hit the mecha-herp population very hard, as they have had trouble in the past with personal rights. Markyri Difuyse, a second generation Malych immigrant and mechanical allosaur wasn't too surprized, but visibly upset about the decision. "Why do they always do this to us. Are we this inferior? It's like Planet Zi all over again" he said, now becoming more visibly upset, "First, they make us fight their petty battles and wars and now they deny us international rights. If I had the hardware to, I would so totally cry". He then got in his truck pausing to say, "Sometimes I envy these (vehicles)... They feel nothing, and have no awareness of themselves. And yet we're made the same way." He started the loud diesel engine, "Ironic, isn't it?", he said and then drove off.
Marijuana Laws Change Stoners are all like: "whoa.", if they notice at all
The controversial so-called "Public Tweaking Ban" was just passed by the Lower House yesterday. The law effectively bans the use of marijuana in public areas, and also allows private areas to be so-called "No Toking Zones" and empowers the owners of these private places to enforce this law if they wish, by soliciting the assitance of local law enforcement. Bryan Ptersko, a manager at a pillow-manufacturing plant commented, "I thought we were supposed to be the most socially libertarian state in the Universe! This is fascism of the highest order!" He roared, then pulled out a joint and lit up saying, "This factory is a pro-weed zone. My employees can smoke all the cheeba they want. It keeps the workplace smoooooooth". A clerk at a local novelty shop that specializes in psychedelic art and esoteric lamps and fixtures took an unexpected, yet somewhat enlightnened position: "I think it makes sense. I mean, the government will never take away our right to mash(-eesh) the hashish, but it does make sense to tell people to keep it at home. When stoned, people are unresponsive and just plain stupid. That's their own choice. Just do it at home."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Dec 24, 2005 1:03:57 GMT -5
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State Department Promises Momentum in UN Protests
Undersecretary of State Tyrone Fillmore today gave a press conference on the efforts being undertaken to spread news of the plight of non-humans to the rest of the UN. The primary method of protest will come in voting against any and all UN resolutions and repeals with the goal of halting UN business. However, the votes of the nations of the Furry Federation are few and votes from other areas of the world can easily counter the government's efforts. Fillmore responded in the press conference to this criticism by announcing plans to actively campaign to get other nations from outside the federation to support the protests while also spreading the message that non-humans need protections as well. Secretary of State Waldo was unavailable for comment.
Sex Scandal Continues to Rock Government
Despite the Chamber of Speakers being in recess, the political fallout from the uncovering of First Speaker Izixs relationship with the currently missing President of Lemurika continues to hit the Union party. Even the Socialists, usually closely allied on social issues with the Union party, appears to be distancing themselves from Izixs' leadership by announcing plans to challenge the Union party in every seat next election and to revitalize their platform with the intentions of providing a clear alternative to the other major parties. Anti-Union Commander Lenord, head of the space forces, is calling upon the National Auditor to investigate weather the First Speaker has continued his relationship after the passage of the very controversial anti-prostitution bill. He claims that if indeed he continued his relationship after the bill's passage, the First Speaker might be in violation of several provisions of that bill pertaining to using sexual favors for political gain.
The Nationalists have remained fairly quiet the last week, but some sources suggest that an add campaign might be in the mix. It is rare for a party to use their add funds this early in an election cycle, but not unheard of.
Inside the Union party some dissent appears to be brewing with the statement today of Speaker Vran of the city of Pargalo. [ooc: there is a city and state in Tinis called Pargalo, these are not the Tinisian homeland, just named after them] Speaker Vran today claimed to have been betrayed by the First Speaker's actions, claiming that the First Speaker has violated the public trust by engaging in such behavior with a foreign head of state and not disclosing it publicly. Speaker Vren is seen as a possible candidate for First Speaker in 2008.
Particle Accelerator Turn on Delayed Another Year
The board of directors for Arx particle accelerator announced last night that the Arx particle accelerator's activation will be delayed another year. Though some coalition tests have been run with full accelerator power, the primary detectors have yet to be completed and the anti-matter system is still incomplete. The board assures the public that science will commence at the accelerator by this time next year, as the new date for completion of the first major detector is slated for October of 06. The detector's original completion date was December 15.
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Post by Vyl on Dec 24, 2005 14:39:26 GMT -5
The government of Vylland has announced it is applying for UN membership, in order to join the protest over non-human rights.
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