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Post by miokalia on Jan 23, 2007 20:59:35 GMT -5
Hokyldaryon Weekly[/b] Undistributed Material from Pre-Constitutional Propoganda Administration FoundSeveral canisters of propoganda television shorts were recently rediscovered. These shorts were produced for a short time by the Republic of Dorigan just 3 years prior to the completion of the constitution over 40 years ago. The constitution made such existing propoganda public domain, and banned the existence of an 'information ministry' to produce it. This rarety from a short-lived propoganda office is quite a startling find. As it seems to be loaded with shocking, surreal images taken from many other, primarily human cultures, and rearranged into a kind of wordless gestalt. Scene from a short which is mostly filled with images depicting horror at the hands of the powers of religious institution; something typical of the Dincotian observational reaction to human sociologyNone of these shorts ever were broadcast. They are now freely availible in the public domain. Tinis Rumored to be Developing Quantum Causality Weapon?The rumor has yet to be confirmed by any executive government organization. The project, which had been fairly secret up until the information's release by, of all things, the NCAB (National Coaxial Aviation Bureau), may involve the use of a heaven stone. The NCAB said in a public statement that "There is concern over the effects of a quantum causality device in Tinis and it's impact on existing coaxial hooks. If the project continues, coaxial routes may need to be adjusted. Forced adjustments of routes due to the effects of this device will be interpreted as an aggressive interference with peaceful international trade." Despite the severity of this claim, there are no actual known coaxial hooks in use anywhere above or in Tinis. However this has raised concern over the presence of such an uncontrollable device threatening much more than aviation.
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Post by miokalia on Jan 26, 2007 20:33:30 GMT -5
Dorigan Times-Call
Domestic Hate Dispute Erupts in Gohua
Two immigrant gangs clashed in a residential alleyway in the port city of Gohua today. It is believed that the incident was started by racial slurs being volleyed between the two gangs, which were armed with pipes and homemade grenades. Both gangs were apparently from rival monotheist religious backgrounds, and later made it clear to authorities that the conflict was fuelled by this rivalry. Residents nearby saw the occourance, and promptly called the police. Others, actually began actively trying to get them out, first by throwing some rocks. Evidently, this soon escalated when one T-Rex, after yelling for 15 minutes, began attempting to produce gun-shot sounds to cause them to disperse, by popping a air-filled paper-bag. The police arrived shortly after. Which caused the gang to disperse. Some residents down the street however, took it upon themselves to prevent the escape. Three raptors apparently armed themselves with canisters of spray-laquer-thinner and a lighter. Effectively, a home-made blow torch. This startled the assailants when they came around the corner, and slightly confused police who initially mistook the residents for gangsters as well. Witnesses have described the apprehension of the assailants as "angered, and fairly harsh". The Civil Law Patrol, the organization which reports unnecessary brutality in law enforcement, has stated that they will not report this apprehension as 'unecessary brutality' because of the nature of the crime and the criminals. Civilian Cheif of the CLP said, "We protect normal people, not those who really deserve brutality. Frankly, I couldn't care any less about assailants who bring their hate crimes to our streets. Seriously, I wouldn't report anything even if they had 'accidentally' killed one of them. The world could do with less people who take culture or ideology and use it as a way to justify violence." According to witnesses, the police immediatly ran around the corner and yelled for the assailants to drop their weapons and freeze. When one of the assailants refused to drop his weapon (but froze as asked), one of the officers shot him in the arm. The assailants, 6 in total were then forced on to the ground and then asked if there were any other weapons or explosives nearby. When one attepted to pull the pin on a grenade he had in his pants, the police then reportedly began "repeatedly beating the gangsters until they were unconscious and there was blood on the ground". One of the neighbors called and reported the incident to the CLP. She says she was, "Not really wanting to see anyone die that day, because we're supposed to be above that kind of savage behaviour." According to the District Attorney, the assailants are being charged with Violent Public Endangerment, Hate-Related Assault, Possesion and Attempted Use of an Explosive Weapon, Attempted Endangerment of Residents, and Attempted Terrorism. They face a possible Immediate Revokation of Citizenship, and apprehension by the military in as little as 1 week. As the trial is set for tomorrow.
Miokalia Rejects Invitation from International Energy Export Organization
Miokalia is one of the largest exporters of alternative energy. Apparently this had recently attracted the attention of OPEC, one of Miokalia's indirect exportation competitors. OPEC, which represents mostly petroleum energy exporters recently offered Miokalia an invitation since Miokalia is a major energy exporter, although it has almost nothing to do with petroleum exportation. Cheif Secretary of Tdarocel Standards Union/Darasouth, the socialized energy company which produces over 15 million barrels of electrolytic fuel, ammonium hydrogen and Oxygenated tdarocel hydrogen fuel daily didn't seem very impressed by the offer. And his response was some what caustic. "I'm sorry, could you repeat that in a language I understand? I don't speak Despotese or Plutocratish... ...Miokalia will not be a part of a club for the wealthy leaders of impoverished nations. We do not take revenues from energy sales and use them for what you call 'public services', like: Expansion of the king's expensive car collection, Expansion of the king's extravagant palace collection, or Expansion of the king's subserviant wife collection. No, we actually use our revenues for such... apparently communist purposes like: Subsidizing job-producing industries and Contribiting to Educating people with a well rounded education that includes scientific literacy as well as liberal arts and critical thinking. Both of these are things that many of your memebers are not really known for doing. So no, thank you." Currently, Tdarocel standards fuel is adjusted to a price of 30 Kt/Barrel (18 usd) which puts the pump-price in Miokalia at 0.46kt/Litre (1.09 usd/gallon), which is also the highest it's been in four months. (The reason is because of temporary additional stockpiling, meaning production has had to increase). Outside of Miokalia, the price is usually inflated more due to differences in foreign energy policy, then Miokalia selling it for .25 kts/litre higher (than domestically) the entire time. OPEC would request that Miokalia readjust the price of tdarocel fuel to 80 kts/barrel (130 usd/barrel) as so that it could not compete with the high oil prices.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 6, 2007 0:35:46 GMT -5
Arx Times Online
BREAKING: FIRST SPEAKER ARRESTED![/u][/size]
Details Pending
An hour ago, First Speaker Izixs was delivered into house arrest at the Arx Spire under suspicion of murder with witnesses personally by Commander Delbrook. The First Speaker's only statement on the matter so far has been he was forced to invoke law one and terminate a clear and present danger to the Union.
The chamber of speakers is being assembled and it is expected tomorrow that all members will be present to determine weather the evidence is sufficent a continued house arrest term.
No other statments have been made on the subject.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 6, 2007 21:31:24 GMT -5
Arx Times Online
Chamber Votes to Hold First Speaker at late hour meeting[/u][/size]
Vote highly non-partisan
The Chamber of Speakers agree to continue the placement of First Speaker Izixs under house arrest. The vote was not close with 439 of 500 of the speaker present supporting, and all of the smaller upper chamber voting to uphold Commander Delbrook's arrest. This vote is meant to prevent the First Speaker from leaving his apartment until such time as an impeachment hearing is held and the chamber decides either that he is not guilty or guilty. If he is found guilty he will be removed from office and turned over to police for charges.
The First Speaker was reported to have killed a dragon named Untols at Tinis military headquarters, in one of the lower levels. The details are still sketcy as to the details but it is known that Untols was a member of the army and formerly a member of the Fifth House of pre-Union Tinis. In fact, it has been found Untols was in fact a duelist of the fifth house and the cousin of the First Speaker on his mother's side.
There are a few rumors that the assault was self defense, or perhaps a justified execution of some sort. There are other rumors that the First Speaker was attempting to defend a secret project from interlopers. To back up that second claim, the council Advanced Parts has been forced to reveal it is in fact an organization working on top secret research and not a machining group. Advanced Parts has made no official statement on these events but it has been officially shut down as of this time.
As more details come out, the Times will keep you posted.
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Post by miokalia on Feb 7, 2007 0:13:07 GMT -5
Dorigan Times-Call
Incident in Tinis Leads to the Arrest of First Speaker; Miokalian Scientists Taken Into Custody
First Speaker Izixs of Tinis has been placed under house-arrest today for alleged murder which took place concurrently with the unannounced testing of what the Defense Apparat has referred to as "a causality weapon". A team of four scientists from Miokalia and Dincota, as well as the team they were working with on research pertaining to the System Equasion, got caught up in the mess somehow. Three Miokalian scientists are currently in custody, one of them possibly dead, the other two are uninjured. The Dincotian, a Horganthaler Laureate, Hychakita Doron was not detained and has been ordered to return to Miokalia. Two of the detainees are unharmed and are scheduled to be returned to Miokalia tomorrow. The other detainee, who may possibly be deceased at this time is Ryuqi Kohdat, a Malych who totally disconnected from the CA pulse just shortly after the Causality Device was tested. CA Public Pool has stated that the disconnect was 'possibly irrecoverably morbid'. Which means that the disconnect may have occoured as a result of the destruction, or scattering of the unit's core while the unit was isolated from connection. Ryuqi was a computer scientist on the System-Equasion Team. Tinis has yet to confirm the status of Ryuqi.
NCAB Will Testify in Favor of First Speaker. May Issue Indictments for Hexakka Flight 12 Accident
The National Coaxial Aviation Bureau has concluded with certainty the cause of the emergency crash landing of Hexakka Flight 12. The information pointing to the effects of the Causality Device allegedly being tested in Tinis is now publicly availible. According to NCAB specialist Deuter Dosh, the effect of the device was global. While the device has not seemed to have permanently damaged any of the coaxial hook points. However, it has been concluded that the hook points' effectiveness was severly altered during the unannounced testing of the device in Tinis. "We are willing to share our scientific and mathmatical data also to help exonorate the Tinisian First Speaker, who was against the development of the Causality Device the entire time according to CA Public Pool. However, we have been working on determining who is responsible for this. Primarily, why we weren't notified of the date and time of the test at least. Then we could have at rescheduled the flight." No names have been released yet for which individuals NCAB is currently considering as suspects in what they have announced as a case of "Wrathful Negligence".
Andertol Offers to Relocate Sys-Eq Research Team to U.Dorigan
Andertol stated today he intends to extend protection from indictment beyond the Miokalian and Dincotian scientists on the system-equasion team, to the Tinisian members as well. This in addition to a relocation proposal put forth by Universitat Dorigan. The University doesn't have anywhere near the kind of facilities that Arx does. However, it is safe, and does have access to the shared resources of the entire public collegiate system in Miokalia. The plan is to relocate the research team here temporarily until some things get dealt with in Tinis and the team members are in the clear.
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Post by Ciata on Feb 8, 2007 13:12:25 GMT -5
Votes Finally In To Elect The National Treasures Of Ciata
Relaying this news from the capital itself through devoted and able carriers, New Ciata proudly holds high its champions of the three areas of study, spiritual, mental, and physical. These honorary positions are given to the most brilliant and gifted individuals who are already icons in their fields of study and living legends among the people and their peers. This new honor is an official title and the highest rank in their field of study that one can hope to achieve.
The main contraversy over this year's election, was if the monks of Shuey Baw Monastery, the pinnacle of advanced thought, study, and training, would be illegible or would accept. This matter was voided however, when the most esteemed Emperor Stormwake wisely decided to give them an independent state and governance.
While the pursuit for this new honor pushed most higher and further in their studies, there was some rancor among those of the martial arts, already fiercely competitive. In the weeks before the official voting and survey took place, challenges flew and the infamous "List of the Invincible" the list of names of those masters who have never lost any official dual. This list was made shorter recently, as those on it challenged each other for supremacy and honor, creating many a fantastic battle.
After all votes were counted and opinions weighed, three individuals towered over the rest in their respective fields and among their peers.
Doctor Hon Soon Sing, the brilliant doctor, philosopher, master, and public figure of righteousness. He is a noble from the equine race and hails from the poor southern state of Feshlay which was the sight of much of the recent rebellion. His upholding of his righteous ideals shone through that time, his words seeking peace, fingers the curing of the wounds of the ill, and paws defending the innocent. His leadership and heroism in that time lifted him up to legendary status among the people. His medical brilliance even in terrible times was unmatched, his skill of speech and logic unequaled, and paws relentless in their defense, always retaining his graceful and noble posture and ideals. For his mighty work and brilliance in thought and medicine, he was awarded the title of Chief Scholar.
High Priest Bertius Gonnah is a spiritual figure of ever rising prominence among the devout and spiritually aware in New Ciata. His recent works outlining the role of the people in New Ciata as interpreted from the ancient scriptures has been embraced by the leaders and people alike, and was instrumental in the forming of the new empire. For this venerable Ciatan sage, this wisdom has come from decade upon decade of service to the true way and those who look up to him in his home state of Alteria. Having served his faith and those who follow him, being a shinning pious example of humility and devoutness, he has been awarded the title of Chief Priest.
True Master Lo Wei Li has proven to be, not only the headmaster of one of the most widely taught styles in New Ciata, the Lo Fist, but also is widely recognized as at very least one of the top 5 martial artists in the center state for training, the state of Alteria. He is also one of the top masters in the nation and among those undefeated in his lifetime. This giant kangaroo is one of the last of the Lo family line, and also of his species, so it has been with great fervor that he has taught and fought to bring honor to his family name to last for centuries. Because of his all around level of true master in all three major categories, undefeated status, and being the head of one of the most prominent branches of martial arts in New Ciata, he has been awarded the title of Chief Guardian.
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Post by Varro on Feb 8, 2007 22:58:56 GMT -5
Laiarod Post
New Department Issues First Report
Last week, Head of the House Jackie Manning issued the creation of the Department of Comparison within Wisdom last week. “As we move out of Isolationism, we should look to outward and insure we meet and surpass international standards in all fields.” She said in her revealing statement. The new Department, with a council of three and twelve professionals in the fields of Statistics and Analysis, set to work immediately to collect data and conduct surveys of four nations, including Nareamat. Their first subject; Education. “I thought it would be best to start with where we differ most from other nations.” Said Angelo Cooke, one of the three members on the council, “While most people would say that’s comparing apples to oranges, we believe that by focusing on the results of the process [of education], and looking at a broad array of points, we can get an accurate look at how we stand.” Cooke goes on to add that they will be working with the governments of participating nations to draw up relative information, and will be releasing the collected rankings to them and the Federation upon completion.
According to this weeks results, Naraemat education produces some very rational problem-solvers, "But otherwise we're still bottom barrel here compared to everyone else." Said Ted Rolph, one of the professionals working at the newly founded department. "Not to say we're not doing well already, but if we're going to surpass everybody in every area we have a lot more work to do than making lists."
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Lawsuit to be Dropped
The lawsuit against the Naraemat Broadcasting Circuit is being dropped by the National Broadcasting Company of America, said NBC public relations officials. The civil charge was brought up last month, demanding the Naraemat Broadcasting Circuit to change its name to prevent the inherent confusion of two NBC’s when it was to start airing in Naraemat.
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Terraforming Efforts Exceed Expectations
In a surprising turn of events, plans to transmogrify the eastern Gale Desert region into arable land are ahead of schedule, issued scientist working on the project. While previous estimates put the process at fifty years time, the current rate is twice that of anticipated. The cause of the difference is not yet clear, but project managers say they will be spending the next month trying to find the source of the error.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Feb 9, 2007 17:44:39 GMT -5
The High Seas First Fleet Sets Sail Saeie Times
This morning a fleet left Sae, it is believed to be the First High Seas Fleet (Named the Fire Fleet, the flag ship being the 'HMS Fire' the second carrier being the 'HMS Water' ). Two of what is known as spirit class carriers took on there five squadrons of fighters each. This is a sign that the massive ships are now capable of combat.
These two ships are both not much less than a mile in length and have for the first time come out into the open. Little is known of the ships other than they are extremely stealthy when not taking on or launching aircraft.
From what is known of the fleet is that the it consists of fourteen bolt class destroyers,a number of submarines and corvettes along with the two carriers. It appears the carriers support more than just air craft as the submarine force requires a mother ship as does the corvette force.
This gives Cal, for the first time, a long range offensive force. Many have been concerned by the increasingly militaristic nature of the Calie government. Sources known to this paper suggest that this is not the going to be the last of the high sea's fleets. Most obviously is the lack of a land assault force is suggested, but we believe this is in the pipeline, and the naming of the carriers suggest there are another two to be launched.
Our Cruiser force has been at sea for some time, but this is a force capable of an assault of many times more destructive power, should needs be. There has yet to be any reaction to this move from any foreign government though one is likely.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 16, 2007 1:52:21 GMT -5
Arx Times[/size]
Tinis Votes for UN Resolution
In an unexpected move, the Union of Tinis discontinued for at least one vote its protesting of the UN's lack of recognition for furries and other sentient creatures. The reason the Tinisian UN ambassador, Etat Covin, gave for this was the text in the repeal resolution of 'BELIEVING that the age of 18 is an inappropriate threshold for international legislation, given the existence of a wide range of sapient species that exist in certain member nations' populations;'.
Sentient rights activist Mobo Tove commented that, "This is the first time a UN resolution has a chance of passing that recognizes there are more than just humans in the UN. Its about [bloody] time."
The Tinisian ambassador added that Tinis will return to protest votes unless the federation deems this enough recognition. However she didn't think it would be.
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Post by miokalia on Feb 23, 2007 10:12:28 GMT -5
Dorigan Times-Call
News in Brief: - Hiyke Andertol Takes Tinis Pro-Impeachment Reps to School - Emayshira, Emass development plan progressing, new school finished, 12 new high-rise apartments are going up, streets now paved.
Total Effective Sustainability Achieved According to economic report
The Commerce and Sustainability Apparat today announced that an internal investigation, as well as an international NGO for environmental economics has found that Miokalia's economic consumption, or amount of capital which is effectively lost and destroyed due to various forms of waste in industrial and consumer processes has been reduced to the level that reclamation now exceeds waste. What does this mean for most people? According to a ILEED (International Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) spokesperson, "This means the economy of Miokalia is able to acquire and reclaim resources as fast as they are consumed, from sources which replenish themselves in some way". President Phong lauded this status as a large step away from environmental disaster. "If we can make this work, others can too", he said in his congratulations of the Commerce and Sustainability Apparat and environmentally-mindful businesses. Miokalia is often thought to be reletively uninterested in environmental matters because of how the budget is organized. Things such as renewable energy management, waste and utilities reclaimation and resource management are actually considered part of the Commerce budget because of how they are managed, not the environment criteria which is mostly used for funding of national parks and natural sciences grants.
Northern Relief Effort Begins In lieu of the enviornmental and agricultural catastrophes of last years nuclear detonations
Approximately 4000 tons of raw soy product per week are scheduled to begin arriving in Matabia, Tinis starting this week. Raw soybean is Miokalia's largest agricultural product, dwarfing both other legumes and old-world grains alike. This is due to it's versatility and dietary features as a high-protein legume that can be used to make almost anything. "While Forr produced a large amount of grain prior to the incident, we hope that our donation of soy will offset the scarcity of grains in Tinis. It is a sustainance food capable of feeding more people per kilogram than most grains anyway. This included people of all dietary conventions. As soy is also a vegetable product.", said a spokesperson for the East Harris Integrated Agricultural Adhoc, which is producing most of the soy product being donated to the North. Miokalia produces 15,000 tons of raw soy every week, but only consumes about 6000 tons per week. The remainder is typically divided amongst humanitarian efforts and internal emergency stockpile. Last summer, the production was approximately 8000 tons per week, as many of Growth's urban farms were still being completed. Today about 350 urban and integrated vertical farms are producing the equivalent of 400 square miles of greenhouse in produce in only 80 square miles total. Most soy, however is still being produced in land to the east of Holyoke and to the south of Tirzah. Because of climate, crop rotation and reclaimation methods, each section of land produces at least 2 harvests of soy a year. "In a socialized nation such as Tinis, the effect of the scarcity of a basic resource such as agricultural food product is very draining on the system. Socialized systems work best when their costs are within their control. We can eliminate a great deal of misery and tragedy by giving Tinis something to replace what it has lost during the hardest time of the year, when most places in the northern hemisphere have almost no food production at all.", said the spokesperson for EHIAA The cost of the project is estimated to be in the range of 1.8 billion Karats. Something which Secretariat of State Andertol had set-aside money for last year in anticipation of a releif effort of this scale after the incident. "I'm not sending money, money by itself has almost no nutritional value regardless of how large the denomination of the bill may be.", said Andertol eccentrically in explanation of his northern releif allocation, "Efficiency is what will either make or break a humanitarian (for lack of a better word) effort. It's not that I don't trust them to use foreign aid money, it's just that I know foreign aid money aint going to feed people immediately, and the way to avoid cascading disasters as a result of food scarcity is to shore-up the scarcity now, rather than after it's had a chance to cause even more damage." In addiiton to the relief being sent to Tinis, shipments of soy product are also scheduled to arrive in other Northern nations and trust territories suffering from the early hard winter and frost-blighted harvests, although the donations are much smaller because the populations are vastly smaller than that of Tinis. Included in these nations are: Nogitsune, Outlandish, The Yiffy, TMH Sandwich, Vylland (which has already been receiving other forms of small direct aid from Miokalia), and a plan to provide grain and legume seeds into Ciata is being worked out with their ambassador. Although within the range of the environmental effects of the Ropoggo nuclear detonation, Ciata has faired well due to geological isolation and natural protection of their agricultural areas. And has experienced a more typical season than those to the east. Although, Andertol insists that it is very likely that the nation may be experiencing only a delay in the enviornmental impact effecting the east, and that it could impact their next growing and harvest seasons, and thus a supply of organic seeds, assurably unaltered by the effects of the incident would be needed. The donation would not require entry into the country. Cal has not requested agricultural aid, due to the isolation of Thack, although there is concern over the abnormally increased severity of the coming winter season. Miokalia is already attempting to devise options for mitigating the possible severity of weather ahead.
Possibility of Unusually Severe Winter Prompts Action
After the numerous high-energy nuclear detonations in the Federation over the last few years, primarily in the last year, winters have become noticibly more extreme. Even in the southern hemisphere, where there has only been one high-energy nuclear explosion, temperatures are expected to be lower this winter in spite of the natural heat-pump action of the southern Calie ocean current. Miokalia doesn't have the infrastructure to manage snow, as the entire nation is built around a distinct lack of it. This year, it may be possible that Miokalia could experience more than just the very rare occourance of a few-hour-long light flurry. The first option being considered is how to mitigate the possibility of a blizzard, something completely unheard-of. A foot of snow is enough to shut down everything completely. Miokalia's roads are not designed to accomodate for piles of icy debris. Of equal, if not more concern is the possibility of lower-than-normal temperatures. Temperatures of 4F (-15 C) or lower are not just uncomfortable to the cold-blooded 40% of the population, they are lethal even with layers of clothes and jackets on. It is possible for many of these things to occour simultaneusly, thus forcing residents to lock themselves indoors and expend large amounts of energy to keep their homes warm enough for them to survive, as insulation and heat-efficiency has never been an important part of buildings here. It is likely that it probably won't be in the future. As most cheap heat-efficiency usually equates to atrocious environmental design and much of the practices of which go sharply against the Dincotian culture and building conventions. Andertol has approved an environmental research grant into the research and implementation of a way to somehow counter-act the possible increased severity of winter this year. "We can't deal with this. It's not just an inconvenience. Our civilization is simply not equipped to deal with this and neither is our biology.", said the Secretariat of State in explanation of the grant approval, "This is a very real concern. A 'cold snap' that makes Cal just shiver would very easily become a holofrost (as opposed to holocaust). We would have to seriously consider the viability of remaining on this planet, if any of us were to survive."
Andertol's fearful message has been backed up by doctors and scientists. According to one on the research grant, "what would typically induce the shiver-response in mammals would not do so in dinosaurians until a far lower temperature is reached. By that point, it is too late, even if the dinosaur is somehow able to maintain a high-level of heat-generating activity despite the hypothermic drowsyness, and thus prevent the muscles and internal organs from becoming frost-bitten temporarily, they will exhaust themselves quickly and die. We have no natural defense against exteme cold."
SPC Doroy Blinn has officially stated that he and the CA will do what is necessary to "protect the organic lives of the millions of cold-blooded organics in Miokalia".
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Feb 23, 2007 21:44:43 GMT -5
Satellite Failure Tel Times
At approximatively two thirty AM a geostationary satellite was struck by an object travailing at speed. The CPSA and the SSA have acknowledged that the event took place.
The SSA (Saeie Space Administration) stated that the satellite was hit via a weapon that could not have come from any where but the planetary surface,
The CPSA (Cal Peninsular Space Administration) states that the satellite was struck by a meteor.
Neither of these scenarios make sense as no inferred or radar track has been found by either. What ever struck the satellite did not explode, if it was a weapon we do not know.
It is unclear as to what struck the satellite at this time, the organisations are due to form a single organisation, the CPSSA (Cal Peninsular and Saeie Space Administration). Oddly the SSA has now retracted it's confirmation that the projectile came from the planet.
The CPSA report of a meteor strike has been confirmed and the SSA now agree discounting their previous report.
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Post by miokalia on Feb 24, 2007 17:23:55 GMT -5
Hokyldaryon Herald
Amendment 20 Pushed Through All Tiers of Legislature Overnight
The reletively non-controversial amendment will come before public vote now that it has been approved by all three houses of legislature. The Amendment has multiple components. 20A is the official declaration on the banning of the death penalty for criminal offenses, which has never actually been used in Miokalia due to the policy of Judicial Liability (That means if someone is prosecuted and punished for a crime they are later proved to have not committed, the prosecution and judge may be releived of duty and held liable for being charged with corruption depending on how severe the sentance was. Putting an innocent to death for a crime they didn't commit is considered 1st Degree Institutional Homocide, and carries a possible 80-year prison sentance. Therefore: nobody has ever taken the risk of using capital punishment.) Component 20B is the declaration of the granting of ward visas (political asylum and total amnesty) to foreigners accused of, and punished for expressing themselves, subversive journalism and nonviolent protest. The primary argument against this has been that it is totally ineffective, as it these domestic policies do not affect places abroad. However, it allows for trade regulation. Specifically, an increase of at least 200% in the price of exports sold to the countries which do it. "This isn't about values", said Phong, who has supported the Amendment since it's proposal, "This is about one of the few things which is as clear as black-and-white: criminal punishment for individuals for expressing their views nonviolently in an intellectual form is simply inexcusible. We have no tolerance for such uncivilized barbarism, we will not stand by and say nothing any longer." Miokalia very strongly opposes the existence of 'thought crime'. Component 20C states that if leadership responsible for civilian atrocities, including imprionment of nonviolent subversives, is captured: the dignities and limitations on punishment set forth in the constitution are not to apply to them. However, using this policy against those which are not, beyond any doubt responsible for such acts is to be considered treason. Phong defended the component by saying that, "This isn't an eye-for-an-eye. This is justice and beyond that: this is necessary. If brutality has a place at all: it is against those who use it against the innocent." Phong then later continued, "We cannot rely on a super-natural judgement against their actions, therefore we must make it very clear, those who commit such evils do not deserve to exist"
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Feb 24, 2007 21:16:45 GMT -5
UBC news Shot of a wall A young Vulpine says "The UBCs first memorial was blessed this day to the over twenty thousand UBC workers that died in the civil war. The people that stood for freedom of speech and the transmission of the truth. Of those, the technicians and reporters that stood, when the even the military fled".
"The reporters we know the names of, but not those that kept the transmitters, many of which were executed for there belief in the UBC. The chair fur has stated that their names will never be forgotten."
"The eternal flame of free speech was lit this night at dusk, the flames from many destroyed UBC vehicles where brought to light the flame."
A reporter stands and says "They will not be the last to die for their belief, but there is hope. The names of those that die for the truth will always be welcome here with there flames."
The camera pans round the walls of the glen, only a little covered.
"We know there will be many more names, here."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 25, 2007 16:19:13 GMT -5
Tinis Today
Close Chamber Vote Fails to Remove First Speaker
In a vote that criss crossed the party lines, the Chamber of Speakers failed to attain the 375 votes necessary to remove First Speaker Izixs from office. The final vote count was 302 for removal and 185 against. A handful of speakers choose not to vote in protest of the proceedings, claiming, in the words of Speaker Tat: "The law is clear. And despite the attempt at a video forgery to counter the testimony of several witnesses, the information presented gave a clear indication that the First Speaker acted within the law, justly, and in the best interests of the Union."
The surprise of the evening was the NPP portion of the roll call vote, with twenty five of the fifty four NPP speakers voting against removal. All the NPP speakers had voted for trial. The next surprise was the large numbers of Socialists whom supported removal as well as a few Unionists. What was less unexpected was all but three of the Nationalist Party voting for removal.
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Varro
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Post by Varro on Feb 25, 2007 23:19:04 GMT -5
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Treaty to be Discussed Over Week
Naraemat Crown officials announced yesterday that new arrangement is being discussed with other nations in the region. A mutual defense and humanitarian effort named SOTO, or Southern Treaty Organization, is being discussed by officials from the Kingdoms of Cal and Miokalia, and should reach a general consensus by the end of the week.
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New Invisibility Technology Under Testing
A new method of stealth technology is beginning its first trials this month under much anticipation by Crown Military officials. The device is said to work off of principles of inattentional blindness, static filtering and apathy, creating a field in which that not directly related to an individual is ignored. In lab testings, unanticipated objects had the effect of not being invisible, except in special cases of peripheral vision. "Basically, if they're not looking for it, they won't find it." Summarized Major Den Thrart, "If this works out, it could bring a new era of unit stealth operations. We could hide mountains with this!"
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Settlement Reached with Military Families
Families who twenty years ago applied and followed through with genetic enhancements for military application have reached an agreement with Military Officials. Children of the military families who underwent procedures we're upset at automatic service enrollment due to their various alterations, such as bones composed of a percentage Iron, decreased nervous reaction time, or greater acuteness of senses. Officials agreed to end automatic enrollment as well as decrease the required time of service and increase the salary bonus. The Militaire released the following statement, "Despite how much time, money and effort we put into making this a technological and ethical success, forcing them into this is the worst possible decision we could make. Aside from the fact that they inherently are supposed to have the capability to make their choice on the matter, there is little anyone could possibly gain from a soldier who doesn't want to fight."
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