Embassy - 00000 A World Power

[Petalumadom]

10/05/07


STAFF:
Rucket
Torchevon
Kolinar

QUOTE OF THE DAY
-"When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." -George Washington Carver



Expect highs of 83 and lows of 78

SECTIONS

Sections 1 & 2-The entire day will be overcast with a small chance of afternoon drizzles.
Sections 4, 5, & 8-Expect an overcast day with light rains all throughout but better weather is on the way.
Sections 6 & 9-The day will be overcast but there will be no rain and and a slight break in the clouds may show some sun.




Once the forum has been cleaned up we will have a NEW currency system

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THERE IS NO SPOTLIGHT FOR THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THE SECTION WAS NOT HANDED IN ON TIME TO MAKE PUBLICATION - STAY TUNED FOR NEXT WEEKS SPOTLIGHT


TODAYS SPOTLIGHT IS ON
The following is an interview between and an AWP Inquirer staff member;

IN NS






--- No Resolution Currently At Vote ---

The resolution "Spelling Alphabet and ID Codes" was defeated 4,893 votes to 3,978.

The closest UN proposal is
Euthanasia Convention -- A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Lacking Support (requires 24 more approvals)


The NS population for 00000 A WORLD POWER is currently at 198 nations
The FORUM population for 00000 A WORLD POWER is currently at 52 nations

00000 A WORLD POWER REGIONAL ACTIVITY

The Armed Republic of Death or Life arrived from That Place Over There.
The Kingdom of Flexy G arrived from The West Pacific.
The Nomadic Peoples of The Wandering Bear arrived from The North Pacific.
The Holy Republic of Maour departed this region for The endless land
The Holy Republic of Maour arrived from The Lollerstates Of Mudkipz.
The Romanticist Pilgrimage of --Klopstock-- arrived from The South Pacific.
The Dominion of Torchevon arrived from The South Pacific.
The Free Land of Farmer Io arrived from 10000 Islands.
The Free Land of Farmer Io departed this region for 10000 Islands
The Federation of AWP Recruiter 1 arrived from The South Pacific.
The Protectorate of Salil arrived from That Place Over There.
The Republic of Deep Dirty South arrived from The Pacific.
The Republic of Balran ceased to exist.
The Republic of Bookerland Amoruso ceased to exist.
The Republic of Vidicism departed this region for Yorkshire
The Republic of Vidicism arrived from The East Pacific.
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The East Pacific.
The Armed Republic of Death or Life departed this region for The Pacific
The Dominion of Torchevon departed this region for South Pacific
The Republic of Maganistarph ceased to exist.
The Nomadic Peoples of Dan loves Hannah departed this region for 0000 Atomic Orbiting Sphere
The Nomadic Peoples of Dan loves Hannah arrived from 00000000 A Nice Place to Visit.
The Empire of Seanianity arrived from The West Pacific.
The Democratic Republic of British empire two arrived from 0000000British Empire Two.
The Democratic Republic of British empire two departed this region for 0000000British Empire Two
The Democratic Republic of British empire two arrived from The North Pacific.
The Republic of Zmaj od Bosne arrived from The West Pacific.
The Dictatorship of Darbe ceased to exist.


JOKES
Automatic e-mail reply messages
1. I am currently out at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the
position. Be prepared for my mood.
2. I'm not really out of the office. I'm just ignoring you.
3. You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the office.
If I was in, chances are you wouldn't have received anything at all.
4. Sorry to have missed you but I am at the doctors having my brain removed so that I may be promoted to management.
5. I will be unable to delete all the unread, worthless emails you send me until I
return from vacation on 4/18. Please be patient and your mail will be deleted in the
order it was received.
6. Thank you for your email. Your credit card has been charged $5.99 for the first ten words and $1.99 for each additional word in your message.
7. The e-mail server is unable to verify your server connection and is unable to deliver
this message. Please restart your computer and try sending again.
8. I am on holiday. Your e-mail has been deleted.
9. Thank you for your message, which has been added to a queueing system. You are currently in 352nd place, and can expect to receive a reply in approximately 19 weeks.
10. Please reply to this e-mail so I will know that you got this message.
11. Hi. I'm thinking about what you've just sent me. Please wait by your PC for my response.
12. Hi! I'm busy negotiating the salary for my new job. Don't bother to leave me any messages.
13. I've run away to join a different circus.
14. I will be out of the office for the next 2 weeks for medical reasons. When I return, please refer to me as "Loretta" instead of "Steve."


COMIC



THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

10/05
1947 : First presidential speech on TV

10/06
1866 : First U.S. train robbery

10/07
1816 : First double-decked steamboat, the Washington, arrives in New Orleans

10/08
1871 : The Great Fire destroys much of Chicago

10/09
1967 : Che Guevara is executed

10/10
732 : Battle of Tours

[Petalumadom]

10/11/07


STAFF:
Rucket
Torchevon
Kolinar

QUOTE OF THE DAY
-"Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty." -Coco Chanel



Expect highs of 89 and lows of 87

SECTIONS
Sections 1 & 2-Expect a cool breezy day with minimal cloud cover.
Sections 4, 5, & 8-Partly cloudy yet cool day all in all cloud cover will increase going in to the evening.
Sections 6 & 9-A warm sunny day will have people playing outdoors with no worries and a cool breeze will be persistent throughout the night.




New currency system coming VERY SOON

The RDF needs members - PLEASE SIGN UP

Positions for Ministers are opening up - PM Neasmyrna or Rucket if interested

We are growing everyday, if you are not on the official map, PLEASE SIGN UP

A new Constitution has been written - please check it out and help edit it, its located in the CONSTITUTIONAL DRAFT ROOM.

PLEASE JOIN THE UN

Sign up for a bank account if you have not already done so. Once the bank opens it will be much easier if you have signed up before hand.

Once the bank opens you will be able to start your businesses & then advertise in the paper. If interested please contact Neasmyrna or Rucket.



TODAYS SPOTLIGHT IS ON leEyre
The following is an interview between leEyre and an AWP Inquirer staff member;

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Er, a cat cos I'm lazy as hell and like cushy numbers.

Tell us something about the shoe's you're wearing.
Sailor Jerry converse, they have semi naked ladies on them.

When you were little, who was your favorite super hero and why?
Never been big into super heroes I suppose batman.

If we were at Baskin Robbins (or local ice cream place), what flavor ice cream would you order?
Vanilla

What’s your favorite thing to do in the winter?
Ski, and nothing it's a good excuse not to leave the house

If you could visit any place in the world where would you go and why?
New Zealand, looks interesting and they've got good rugby. Botswaana, because I like it's name.

What’s one job you might like? Why?
Training in law, so I suppose being a lawyer Although I've always liked building stuff, not enough money in it though.

Your favorite political ideology?
Democratic socialism, but a bit more humanitarian and into freedom than a lot of socialist states end up being.

IN NS

The United Socialist States of LeEyre
"Dulce et Decorum est"
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: Reasonable
Political Freedoms: Below Average
UN Member

The United Socialist States of LeEyre is a very large, socially progressive nation, renowned for its devotion to social welfare. Its compassionate population of 112 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 65%, and even higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Automobile Manufacturing industry.

The government is making attempts at curtailing the flood of spam emails with little progress, anti-government web sites are springing up, UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news, and children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "Love and peace!" as a way of life. Crime is totally unknown. LeEyre's national animal is the armadillo, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the plate.

LeEyre is ranked 147th in the region and 56,332nd in the world for Largest Mining Sector.




This week in the UN, we finally have a resolution up for vote! It is a resolution to declare an international holiday in honor of the NationStates founder of the same name as the proposed holiday.

Max Barry Day
A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.?
Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Educational
Proposed by: Dannie E Bolden
Description: In November of 2002 a man named Max Barry created a website that lets users make their own nations........This is where we stand today. ??This Document declares that every March 18 will be honored as an international holiday called Max Barry Day, in honor of the man who made and created this whole website. ?
Votes For: 6,101
Votes Against: 2,472

We encourage you to vote in this matter.

Also, did you know that here on the forum we have a place you can get help with submitting a proposal before the UN? Well we do and if you have an idea for a resolution to propose, we at the Inquirer encourage you to post it here.



The NS population for 00000 A WORLD POWER is currently at 193 nations
The FORUM population for 00000 A WORLD POWER is currently at 58 nations

00000 A WORLD POWER REGIONAL ACTIVITY

The Republic of Rucket departed this region for The West Pacific
The Kingdom of Americanmen departed this region for The South Pacific
The City-State of Petalumadom departed this region for The Pacific
The Empire of Rozzarchadia arrived from The West Pacific.
The Holy Republic of Forbidden snowflakes ceased to exist.
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The South Pacific.
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The South Pacific.
The Dominion of Torchevon departed this region for The West Pacific
The Republic of Rucket departed this region for The South Pacific
The City-State of Petalumadom departed this region for The Pacific
The Rogue Nation of Mesanian departed this region for The United States of Moffbot
The Rogue Nation of Mesanian arrived from Keeryu.
The Armed Republic of DSASAK arrived from 01 Eastern Roman Empire.
The Kingdom of Carfu departed this region for ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZCARFUZZZZZ
The Kingdom of Carfu arrived from ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZCARFUZZZZZ.
The Armed Republic of Sum Crazy female doges departed this region for The Genesis Federation
The Armed Republic of Sum Crazy female doges arrived from The Genesis Federation.
The Democratic Republic of Tanodoria ceased to exist.
The Community of Wuvables departed this region for The West Pacific
The Kingdom of Awaisistan arrived from The Pacific.
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The East Pacific.
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The West Pacific.
The Republic of Rucket departed this region for The East Pacific
The City-State of Petalumadom departed this region for The East Pacific
The Republic of ODPepa arrived from The South Pacific.
The United Socialist States of Crockey was ejected from the UN for rule violations.
The Theocracy of Ming Hoang arrived from Southeast Asia.
The People's Republic of Young Italy ceased to exist.
The Grand Duchy of Patssandia departed this region for 10000 Islands
The Constitutional Monarchy of GayLondon departed this region for London
The United States of Cietopia arrived from Da United states of liberation.
The Community of Wuvables arrived from The North Pacific.
The Holy Empire of The Hassassins ceased to exist.
The Holy Empire of SeniorSkipper departed this region for Let It All Hang Out
The Commonwealth of Harmount arrived from Wales.
The Holy Empire of Baal Beta arrived from The West Pacific.
The Taco Toting Minister and RRC of Sinn Feins Ireland departed this region for 10000 Islands
The Taco Toting Minister and RRC of Sinn Feins Ireland arrived from 10000 Islands.
The Empire of Valazr arrived from The South Pacific.
The Protectorate of Hagmount arrived from Wales.
The Republic of Da hahaha arrived from The Rejected Realms.
The Republic of North Kingladn departed this region for Elsewhere
The Republic of North Kingladn arrived from Europe.
The United States of Cietopia departed this region for Da United states of liberation
The Kingdom of Carfu departed this region for Elsewhere
The Armed Republic of Death or Life arrived from The Pacific.
The Kingdom of Carfu arrived from Europe.
The Empire of Russian Milita departed this region for Korean DMZ
The Federation of Korean army departed this region for Korean DMZ
The Empire of Russian Milita arrived from The Pacific.
The Federation of Korean army arrived from The South Pacific.
The Holy Empire of Quingor arrived from The East Pacific.
The People's Republic of Lexgonia arrived from Karl Marx Region.
The Queendom of Speve ceased to exist.
The Queendom of Speve ceased to exist.
The Democratic States of Emmieshire ceased to exist.
The Holy Empire of Childrenskull ceased to exist.
The Kingdom of Carfu departed this region for Europe
The Commonwealth of Cruthin arrived from The West Pacific.
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The East Pacific.
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The South Pacific.
The Armed Republic of Laser Gunners arrived from The West Pacific.
The Armed Republic of Laser Gunners arrived from The West Pacific.
The Kingdom of BravoMC ceased to exist.
The Republic of Penquen departed this region for 10000 Islands
The Republic of Penquen arrived from The Pacific.
The Protectorate of Sm0k3vill3 arrived from 0000000000 The League of Evil.
The Colony of Taller People ceased to exist.
The Allied States of Emostia ceased to exist.
The Colony of Lleknek departed this region for The South Pacific
The Republic of Rucket departed this region for The South Pacific
The Dominion of Torchevon departed this region for East Pacific
The City-State of Petalumadom departed this region for The Pacific
The Armed Republic of Death or Life departed this region for Pacific
The Rogue Nation of Koaltia departed this region for Taijitu
The United Socialist States of Parasite Isle arrived from The Pacific.
The Kingdom of Lanco United arrived from The East Pacific.
The Rogue Nation of Koaltia departed this region for Taijitu
The United Socialist States of Parasite Isle arrived from The Pacific.
The Kingdom of Lanco United arrived from The East Pacific.
The Kingdom of Shadow Diamond Dragons ceased to exist.



JOKES

Play the Office Game
Here's a way to spice up your office. Pick two or three colleagues and agree to play the Office Game which awards points as follows:

ONE POINT

-Run one lap around the office at top speed. Walk sideways to the photocopier.
-Find the vacuum and start vacuuming around your desk.
-When they're not looking, pour most of someone's fresh cup of coffee into your mug leaving them with an inch of brew.
-Ignore the first five people who say 'good morning' to you.
-Phone someone in the office you barely know, leave your name and say "Just called to say I can't talk right now. Bye."
-To signal the end of a conversation, clamp your hands over your ears and grimace.
-While riding an elevator, gasp dramatically every time the doors open.

THREE-POINTS

-Babble incoherently at a fellow employee then ask "Did you get all that, I don't want to have to repeat it." - Double points if you do this to a manager.
-Kneel in front of the water cooler and drink directly from the nozzle.
-Shout random numbers while someone is counting.

FIVE POINTS

-At the end of a meeting, suggest that, for once, it would be nice to conclude with the singing of the national anthem (extra points if you actually launch into it yourself).
-Walk into a very busy person's office and while they watch you with growing irritation, turn the light switch on/off 10 times.
-For an hour, refer to everyone you speak to as 'Bob'.
-Announce to everyone in a meeting that you "really have to go do number two".
-After every sentence, say 'mon' in a really bad Jamaican accent. As in, "the report's on your desk, mon". Keep this up for one hour.
-While an office mate is out, move their chair into the elevator.
-In a meeting or crowded situation, slap your forehead repeatedly and mutter, "Shut up, all of you just shut up!"
-In a colleague's diary, write in 10 am: "See how I look in tights".
-Carry your laptop over to your colleague and ask "You wanna trade?"
-Repeat the following conversation 10 times to the same person: "Do you hear that?" "What?" "Never mind, it's gone now"
-Come to work in army fatigues and when asked why, say, "I can't talk about it"
-Speak with an accent (French, German, Porky Pig, etc.) during a very important conference call.
-Tuck one pant leg into your sock and when queried, answer, "not now" and walk away.

COMIC




THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

10/11
1968: Apollo 7 launched

10/12
1492: Columbus reaches the New World

10/13
1792: White House cornerstone laid

10/14
1066: The Battle of Hastings

10/15
1989: Gretzky breaks scoring record

10/16
1793: Marie-Antoinette is beheaded

[Anime Daisuki]

Thanks for the update. Can we have a new comic next week? If yes I vote for Sherman's lagoon

[Petalumadom]

lol... I'll pass that on to the editors... The joke section almost killed me this week...

[San Juan Capital]

I loved this Joke Section!

[Petalumadom]

Ya, it almost killed me I was laughing so hard... I had to hide the window about half way through so I didn't suffocate myself... Then I finished reading it...

[Petalumadom]

Sorry AD no shermans lagoon... But still pretty good...


10/18/07


STAFF:
Rucket
Torchevon
Kolinar

QUOTE OF THE DAY
- "God made the country and man made the town." -William Cowper



Expect highs of 97 and lows of 90

SECTIONS
Sections 1 & 2-A warm morning with things getting hotter going into noon and the evening but then cooling down with a light shower that will end tomorrow morning.
Sections 4, 5, & 8-Expect a hot day with mild humidity but cloud cover moving in should give some respite in the afternoon while a cool breeze will sweep through the night.
Sections 6 & 9-A very hot morning and afternoon are what await everybody and it is recommended that people drink lots of water through the day, however, the night will be very cool and so will the following morning.




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There is a position open for a staff member of the AWP Inquirer - PM Rucket if interested.

our CURRENCY is UP & RUNNING

The RDF needs members - PLEASE SIGN UP

Positions for Ministers are opening up - PM Neasmyrna or Rucket if interested

We are growing everyday, if you are not on the official map, PLEASE SIGN UP

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PLEASE JOIN THE UN

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TODAYS SPOTLIGHT IS ON Ranholn
The following is an interview between Ranholn and an AWP Inquirer staff member;

What made you pick your name ?
Nothing, its a meaningless name i made up on the spot.

Where do you live ?
Mid West United States

What do you think of NationStates ?
Its alright. Been on it for a year and a half but my nations keep CTE

What time are you usually up until ?
1-3 in the morning

Would you willing to pay for NS2 ?
Nope

Whats your favorite sport & why ?
Not a sports fan, but i enjoy watching FIFA

What is your current occupation ?
Umemployed - start working for AT&T in a month

What do you think of the AWP forum ?
Its alright. Smaller than i'm used to

Have you ever lived in any other region in NS ?
Taijitu, East Pacific, North Pacific, Lexicon, AoSS, Gatesville, SAUtopia, & probably others I can't remember.

Finally, do you have anything you would like to tell your fellow AWPers ?
Always fight the powers that be, cuz if you don't who will.

IN NS

The Peoples Socialist Federation of Ranholn

"Bring change by Evolution, not Revolution"

UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Imploded
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Location: 00000 A World Power
Regional Influence: Minnow

The Peoples Socialist Federation of Ranholn is a massive, safe nation, notable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 3.677 billion love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, the Environment, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 100%. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

Libraries are now installed with jacuzzis and mini-bars, high-income earners pay a 100% tax rate, the government seizes private property for the 'good of the people', and legislation sometimes has to battle through weeks of filibustering to pass. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ranholn's national animal is the Crow, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Ranal.

Ranholn is ranked 3rd in the region and 2,310th in the world for Largest Public Sector.




CURRENT RESOLUTION

Repeal "Max Barry Day"

A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal


Resolution: #223


Proposed by: Omigodtheykilledkenny

Description: UN Resolution #223: Max Barry Day (Category: Education and Creativity; Area of Effect: Educational) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: These here fine United Nations,

Commending Resolution #223's laudable purpose, to recognize truly great men and their achievements;

Duly congratulating this resolution's intended honoree on his many titles from coed beauty pageants throughout the NS world;

Expressing its concern, however, that this resolution breaches the reasonable limits to which this body has traditionally held itself;

Chagrined that amidst the many serious problems the world faces today, including war, terrorism, poverty, oppression, corruption, pestilence, disease, famine, malnourishment, starvation, taxes, illiteracy, substandard education, substandard sex education, imperial measurements, necrophilia, space junk, nations not labeling chemicals correctly, shortages of computers for schoolchildren, invisible tree people, shortages of computers for invisible tree schoolchildren, rampant ecclesiastical self-defenestration, and reluctance to eradicate the Arctocephalinae, the United Nations would actually pass a resolution declaring an international holiday for some dude who started a Website suggests that this institution's priorities are somewhat out of whack;

Randomly kicking ambassadors in the nuts for even thinking this proposal was a good idea,

Hereby repeals Resolution #223: Max Barry Day.

Votes For: 2,033

Votes Against: 1,635

Voting Ends: Sun Oct 21 2007



The NS population for 00000 A WORLD POWER is currently at 194 nations
The FORUM population for 00000 A WORLD POWER is currently at 69 nations

00000 A WORLD POWER REGIONAL ACTIVITY

The Kingdom of Pacriathate arrived from The East Pacific.
The Nomadic Peoples of Neasmyrna updated the World Factbook entry.
The Federation of Massive South Korea departed this region for South korean embassy
The Emirate of Storming Desert departed this region for Land of Men
The Most Serene Republic of Hatsukala arrived from Catlandatopia.
The Federation of Massive South Korea arrived from Great_asia.
The Armed Republic of Darkness Times arrived from East Pacific.
The Techno Union of Kelh updated the World Factbook entry.
The Kingdom of Hatesmanville arrived from The North Pacific.
The Kingdom of Hatesmanville departed this region for The North Pacific
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The Pacific.
The Empire of Robert karraker departed this region for The Empire Fortress Island
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The South Pacific.
The Disputed Territories of East LeClaire arrived from An International Power.
The Most Serene Republic of Cassivania arrived from Space Sector RPRA.
The Kingdom of Hatesmanville arrived from 0_a_time_zone.
The Kingdom of Hatesmanville departed this region for 0 A TIME ZONE
The Hellgate of Amdusias ceased to exist.
The Colony of Lleknek departed this region for 42 Douglas Adams
The City-State of Petalumadom departed this region for The West Pacific
The Armed Republic of Darkness Times departed this region for Pacific
The Republic of Rucket departed this region for The West Pacific
The Queendom of Jess0rz departed this region for Lazarus
The United States of Ahooverglagen departed this region for Elite Conservative Circuit
The Holy Empire of Shendralar ceased to exist.
The Colony of Lleknek arrived from The East Pacific.
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The North Pacific.
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The South Pacific.
The Republic of Rucket departed this region for The North Pacific
The City-State of Petalumadom departed this region for The North Pacific
The Empire of Ascendant arrived from N Ireland.
The Cruel Compassion of Cabeza Muerta arrived from Genesis Defense Project.
The Disputed Territories of East LeClaire departed this region for An International Power
The United States of Ahooverglagen arrived from ECC Island.
The Free Land of Terokkar Forest departed this region for Renegade Islands Alliance
The Republic of Thlayli-rah arrived from The Pacific.
The Holy Empire of Serpent Fire arrived from Lone Wolves United.
The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan arrived from The West Pacific.
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The North Pacific.
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The East Pacific.
The Sultanate of Master Pete ceased to exist.
The Colony of Lleknek departed this region for MiddleEarth
The City-State of Petalumadom departed this region for The West Pacific
The Republic of Rucket departed this region for The West Pacific
The Empire of Serideth arrived from The Genesis Federation.
The Free Land of Io Way departed this region for The West Pacific
The Empire of Serideth departed this region for The Genesis Federation
The Free Land of Io Way arrived from The Rejected Realms.
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The Pacific.
The Queendom of Leetspeaking Mongols ceased to exist.
The Holy Empire of Serpent Fire departed this region for Lone Wolves United
The Grand Duchy of Ausso-Bohemia departed this region for Zootopia
The Grand Duchy of Ausso-Bohemia arrived from 0000 Middle Earth 0000.
The Republic of Urmanian arrived from The West Pacific.
The Holy Empire of Serpent Fire arrived from The South Pacific.
The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan departed this region for The Pacific
The Dictatorship of Goblootalah arrived from The Pacific.
The Republic of Cacapeepeepoopoo ceased to exist.
The Empire of Robert karraker arrived from The Pacific.
The Nomadic Peoples of Neasmyrna updated the World Factbook entry.
The Nomadic Peoples of Neasmyrna updated the World Factbook entry.
The Dictatorship of Odenistan arrived from The West Pacific.
The Republic of REPUBLIC OF MOATES arrived from The East Pacific.
The Empire of Serideth arrived from The East Pacific.
The Grand Duchy of Arrakas ceased to exist.
The Kingdom of Stelam arrived from Pagini.
The Armed Republic of Darkness Times arrived from The Pacific.
The Romanticist Pilgrimage of --Klopstock-- departed this region for The North Pacific
The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan arrived from The West Pacific.
The Republic of Steijnszor ceased to exist.
The Republic of Steijnszor ceased to exist.
The Republic of Tavinak ceased to exist.
The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The West Pacific.
The Sultanate of The Duley family departed this region for Loose Federation of Ownage
The Sultanate of The Duley family arrived from Loose Federation of Ownage.
The Republic of Rucket arrived from The West Pacific.
The Republic of SimbaSpirit departed this region for 000
The Republic of SimbaSpirit arrived from The Pacific.
The Empire of Grand Avoxlia ceased to exist.
The Kingdom of Americanmen arrived from The North Pacific.
The People's Republic of F_ckification arrived from The Rejected Realms.
The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan departed this region for The Pacific
The Republic of Lord Ivan0022 ceased to exist.
The Theocracy of Stumpfania ceased to exist.
The Republic of Coulmaga ceased to exist.
The Armed Republic of Darkness Times departed this region for The Pacific



JOKES

The job security quiz
The job security quiz will help judge how long you'll end up at your current job and what will become of you.

The boss appears at your cubicle and finds you playing DOOM at your desk, you...
-A. Swear to take the game off your hard drive forever, but first make a copy for his kid.
-B. Inform him that you're planting a virus in the program so that everyone who plays it on company time will get reported to Human Resources.
-C. Tell him that whatever he wants will have to wait until you've finished the level.

There's a cush job opening in the mail department, stuffing envelopes with free samples. It pays twice as much as your current position. What do you do?
-A. Meekly suggest to your boss that transferring you might improve the morale of everyone who's been working with you.
-B. Politely ask your boss for a transfer and offer to split the salary increase 50/50 with him.
-C. Barge into your bosses office and demand reassignment so that you, "Won't have to work under someone who should have retired before he became a laughingstock."

When your boss throws a party and invites everyone in the office except you, what do you do?
-A. Stay home and watch 'I Love Lucy' reruns.
-B. Show up at the party anyway, with a really expensive bottle of wine and a briefcase full of small, unmarked bills.
-C. Go over to your bosses house after everyone has left and throw rocks at the windows, shouting obscenities.

Your boss criticizes your work unjustly; what do you do?
-A. Listen politely, and then apologize.
-B. Blame someone else.
-C. Climb on top of your desk, and hold up a piece of paper on which you've written the word "union."

When the CEO parks his car in your spot, you...
-A. Wash and wax it, then leave your business card under the windshield wiper.
-B. Key it ... then tell the CEO's secretary you saw your boss near it, loitering suspiciously.
-C. Key it ... then proudly tell the CEO's secretary that you did it.

Your boss asks you to play Kooky the Clown for his kid's fifth birthday party, what do you do?
-A. Offer to pay for the costume rental and cake, too.
-B. Agree to do it, then blackmail a co-worker into doing it while pretending to be you.
-C. Agree to do it, then show up as yourself and tell the children that Kooky is dead.

The boss accuses you of not keeping the office clean; you...
-A. Clean the office while he supervises.
-B. Tell him that you delegated the job, then fire the underling you supposedly gave the job to.
-C. Clean the office again, but this time, you use your boss' face.

Scoring this test

-Mostly A's: You have nothing to worry about. They'll never fire you because you're a doormat.
-Mostly B's: You're not just going to keep your job, with your complete disregard for other peoples feelings, you'll positively shoot up the ladder of success. Congratulations! You're a real jerk.
-Mostly C's: You are a career kamikaze. The boss would have fired you long ago, but he's terrified of what you might do.


COMIC



THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

10/18
1867: U.S. takes possession of Alaska

10/19
1812: Napoleon retreats from Moscow

10/20
1774: Congress creates the Continental Association

10/21
1797: USS Constitution launched

10/22
1962: Cuban Missile Crisis

10/23
42BC: Brutus commits suicide

10/24
2003: The Concorde makes its final flight

[Petalumadom]

Keeping the public informed on all AWP activities.

Quote-"God made the country and man made the town." -William Cowper



The Independant People's Party has just formed and invites all people of the region, new or old, to stop by and check it out.

There is talk of making forum member groups, if you wish to make up your own group than post in the Forum Member Group thread in the General Discussion area.

The seat for Northern Senator is being contested once again. So far we have ballypete and numero captain in the running, if you wish to run and live in the North than be sure to inform Neas and he get you rollin'.

The RDF is always looking for members, be sure to sign up if you wish to participate.

The November Immigration Initiative has begun in an effort to bolster the ranks of our great region. If your interested in joining in on the fun than post your interest in the November Immigration Initiative thread in the General Discussion area.



Thursday-Expect to see no relief from the heat wave with a high of 101 and a low of just 98. Please remember to take care of yourself in these conditions.

Friday-This will be the beginning of a cool weekend fortunately with a high of 97 and a low of 94.

Saturday-Another cool day, relatively speaking, with a high of 97 and a low of 92.

Sunday-Enjoy today as this will be the last of the cooler days. High of 97 and a low of 94.

Monday-A generally cloudless yet muggy day awaits you on your first day back to work with a high of 99 and a low of 98.

Tuesday-Man I hate Tuesdays and so will you with a high of 110 and a low of 107, please be sure to keep hydrated and make sure to keep an eye on the young, elderly, and pets.

Wednesday-No real respite fom the heat today with a high of 109 and a low of 106.




Total Population 201

40 minutes ago: The Dominion of Torchevon arrived from The West Pacific.
86 minutes ago: The Empire of Biain the First arrived from The East Pacific.
100 minutes ago: The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan arrived from The Pacific.
102 minutes ago: The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan departed this region for The East Pacific
107 minutes ago: The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan arrived from The North Pacific.
4 hours ago: The Republic of Snack Pack Attack arrived from North Carolina Tar Heels.
5 hours ago: The WoW Burning Crusaders of Repaxan departed this region for The Pacific
5 hours ago: The WoW Burning Crusaders of Repaxan arrived from The West Pacific.
6 hours ago: The Kingdom of Mitsa arrived from The East Pacific.
9 hours ago: The Republic of Maleka arrived from United Pacific Coast.



Todays winning numbers were 9, 24, 25, 42, 2, 41

Unfortuantely there were no winners this week, however, we hope to see them and more people participate in our lottery.

This weeks (11/8-11/14) numbers are 11, 28, 31, 21, 51, 39




Before the UN is the resolution Air Pollution Convention and it goes like this:



Air Pollution Convention
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: All Businesses
Proposed by: Ithania

Description: The United Nations,

Recognising the adverse effects air pollution has on the environment,

Determined to promote relations and cooperation in the field of environmental protection,

Believing that member states have the sovereign right to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmental policies,

Also believing that member states have an obligation to ensure that activities within their jurisdictions do not cause damage to the environment of other States,

Hereby:

1. Defines “Air Pollution” as the non-natural introduction, directly or indirectly, of substances or energy into the air resulting in deleterious effects of such a nature as to endanger health, harm living resources and ecosystems and material property and impair or interfere with amenities and other legitimate uses of the environment;

2. Defines “transboundary air pollution” as air pollution whose physical origin is situated within the area under the national jurisdiction of one State and has adverse effects in the area under the jurisdiction of another State;

3. Requires member nations to provide the UN Environmental Agency (UNEA) with meteorological, physico-chemical, and biological data relating to the effects of transboundary air pollution with a view to establishing a scientific basis for dose/effect relationships;

4. Mandates the creation and maintenance of monitoring stations in member nations. The collection of data shall be carried out under the respective national jurisdictions of member nations;

5. Tasks the International Meteorological Organisation with cooperating, as appropriate, in the collection and analysis of data;

6. Charges the UNEA with the following:
a. Creating and subsequently maintaining a list of air pollutants for international use,
b. Establishing a standardised procedure for monitoring air pollutants that allows for effective comparison of data,
c. Creating models utilising data collected from member nations in order to better understand the transmission of air pollutants and their transboundary fluxes,
d. Assessing alternative economic, social, and environmental measures for attaining the objective of reducing transboundary air pollution,
e. Providing education and training schemes related to the environmental consequences of air pollution,
f. Acting as independent adjudication upon request if a member nation believes another to be responsible for environmental damages within their jurisdiction;
g. Objectively assessing whether there is quantifiable environmental damage and whether a causal link between the accused nation(s) and any damage can be established based on collected data;
h. Assigning liability for damages in cases where a causal link is established.

7. States that nations found to be liable for damages by the UNEA shall either provide reparations equal to the resources required to remediate and prevent environmental damages within the aggrieved nation, or consult with the UNEA to establish an economically feasible timetable to reduce the emission of air pollutants;

8. Requires member nations to provide the UNEA with notification of major changes in national policies and industrial development that will likely cause significant changes in transboundary air pollution;

9. Urges member nations to create national, sub-regional, and regional strategies to combat and control air pollution beyond the confines of this resolution.

Co-authored by Lots of Ants

Votes For: 2,392

Votes Against: 895

Voting Ends: Sun Nov 11 2007



How Do These People Survive?

1. Recently, when I went to McDonald's I saw on the menu that I could have an order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets. I asked for a half dozen nuggets. "We don't have half dozen nuggets," said the teenager at the counter. "You don't?" I replied. "We only have six, nine, or twelve," was the reply. "So I can't order a half dozen nuggets, but I can order six?" "That's right." So I shook my head and ordered six McNuggets

2. I was checking out at the local Wal-Mart with just a few items and the lady behind me put her things on the belt close to mine. I picked up one of those "dividers" that they keep by the cash register and placed it between our things so they wouldn't get mixed. After the girl had scanned all of my items, she picked up the "divider", looking it all over for the bar code so she could scan it. Not finding the bar code she said to me, "Do you know how much this is?" I said to her "I've changed my mind, I don't think I'll buy that today." She said "OK," and I paid her for the things and left. She had no clue to what had just happened.

3. A lady at work was seen putting a credit card into her floppy drive and pulling it out very quickly. When I inquired as to what she was doing, she said she was shopping on the Internet and they kept asking for a credit card number, so she was using the ATM "thingy."

4. I recently saw a distraught young lady weeping beside her car. "Do you need some help?" I asked. She replied, "I knew I should have replaced the battery to this remote door unlocker. Now I can't get into my car. Do you think they (pointing to a distant convenience store) would have a battery to fit this?" "Hmmm, I dunno. Do you have an alarm, too?" I asked. "No, just this remote thingy," she answered, handing it and the car keys to me. As I took the key and manually unlocked the door, I replied, "Why don't you drive over there and check about the batteries. It's a long walk."

5. Several years ago, we had an Intern who was none too swift. One day she was typing and turned to a secretary and said, "I'm almost out of typing paper. What do I do?" "Just use copier machine paper," the secretary told her. With that, the intern took her last remaining blank piece of paper, put it on the photocopier and proceeded to make five "blank" copies.

6. I was in a car dealership a while ago, when a large motor home was towed into the garage. The front of the vehicle was in dire need of repair and the whole thing generally looked like an extra in "Twister." I asked the manager what had happened. He told me that the driver had set the "cruise control" and then went in the back to make a sandwich.

7. My neighbor works in the operations department in the central office of a large bank. Employees in the field call him when they have problems with their computers. One night he got a call from a woman in one of the branch banks who had this question: "I've got smoke coming from the back of my terminal. Do you guys have a fire downtown?"

8. Police in Radnor, PA, interrogated a suspect by placing a metal colander on his head and connecting it with wires to a photocopy machine. The message "He's lying" was placed in the copier, and police pressed the copy button each time they thought the suspect wasn't telling the truth. Believing the "lie detector" was working, the suspect confessed.

9. A mother calls 911 very worried asking the dispatcher if she needs to take her kid to the emergency room, the kid was eating ants. The dispatcher tells her to give the kid some Benadryl and should be fine, the mother says, I just gave him some ant killer..... Dispatcher: Rush him in to emergency.

[Petalumadom]

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"No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it." -Samuel Johnson



Thursday will be a mild day with minimal clud coverage and a cool breeze whispering throughout the day. High of 86 and low of 81.

Friday will be another mild day but with a chance of showers in the afternoon. High of 85 and low of 80.

Saturday will have nothing but drizzles throughout the day with a chance of even heavier rains around noon. High of 84 and low of 77.

Sunday will start with very heavy rains beating down until the evening when only a light drizzle will begin to fall. High of 73 and low of 67.

Monday will see a small shower in the morning but then the clouds will break and the sun will shine again. High of 74 and low of 68.

Tuesday will be warmer albeit with a heavy cloud cover, no rains are expected and the clouds should pass by late this evening. High of 80 and low of 76.

Wednesday will be free of clouds and the winds will be light yet refreshing. High of 80 and low of 77.



The IPP and the DCAPCOMR politacal parties are looking to recruit from those in the region interested in getting involved with region politics. Contact any party members for info.

The AWP UN Board is looking for any others interested in getting in on the ground floor of this new group. Check the UN threads ofr more info or contact Kolinar/Numero Capitan as they'll be able to get you all the info you'll need right away.

The RDF is looking for active members to join our glorious defense force. If your interested and would like more info contact Neas.



This is the proposal currently before the UN......

Ban International Trafficking
A resolution to ban, legalize, or encourage recreational drugs.


Category: Recreational Drug Use
Decision: Outlaw
Proposed by: Intelligenstan

Description: DEFINING for the purposes of this resolution, a "recreational drug" as a chemical substance whose primary purpose is to act upon the central nervous system where it alters brain function, resulting in temporary or permanent changes in perception, mood, consciousness and/or behavior,

AWARE that member nations may not wish to outlaw drugs,

OBSERVING that trafficking of drugs across borders may lead to large untaxed amounts of money being poured from one nation to another,

NOTING that drug trafficking between nations may lead to conflict due to differences in drug laws of member nations,

FURTHER NOTING that drug trafficking in many instances directly funds terrorism and illegal weapon trade,

CONCLUDING that cutting down on international drug trafficking will benefit all nations involved economically and socially,

THEREFORE HEREBY MANDATING all member nations to follow this resolution that is:

§1 ENACTING that nations put immediately into effect laws imposing a fine, imprisonment, or other such forms of correctional action that are allowed by the UN upon drug traffickers.

§2 DEFINING international drug traffickers as any individuals who are caught involved in the international:

-Buying
-Selling
-Otherwise exchanging in any form

of drugs that were not legally passed through the borders of the nations involved.

§3 URGING member nations to consider imposing sanctions on nations who do not follow similar courses of action.

§4 ADVISING each member nation to consider imposing sanctions on nations who do follow similar courses of action, but fail to present their choice of correctional action as sufficient and fitting for the crime committed.

REITERATING, finally, that member nations who do carry out legal drug trade will be able to continue to do so.

Votes For: 4,731

Votes Against: 2,967

Voting Ends: Thu Nov 29 2007



Regional Happenings

Regional Population: 215

17 minutes ago: The Republic of Ahriiman departed this region for ValoGuard
17 minutes ago: The Republic of Ahriiman arrived from The South Pacific.
30 minutes ago: The Dominion of Torchevon departed this region for The West Pacific
43 minutes ago: The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan departed this region for The South Pacific
44 minutes ago: The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan arrived from Democracy.
3 hours ago: The Kingdom of Americanmen departed this region for The South Pacific
8 hours ago: The Queendom of Teenation departed this region for Imrickjamesbetch
16 hours ago: The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan departed this region for Democracy
1 day ago: The Repaxan Occupied Territories of Repaxan departed this region for The Pacific
1 day ago: The Repaxan Occupied Territories of Repaxan arrived from The East Pacific.



THINGS NOT TO SAY TO YOUR PREGNANT WIFE

17. "I finished the Oreos"

16. "Not to imply anything, but I don't think the kid weighs 40 pounds."

15. "Y'know, looking at her, you'd never guess that Pamela Lee had a baby!"

14. "I sure hope your thighs aren't gonna stay that flabby forever!"

13. "Well, couldn't they induce labor? The 25th is the Super Bowl"

12. "Darned if you ain't about 5 pounds away from a surprize visit from that Richard Simmons fella. '

11. "Fred at the office passed a stone the size of a pea. Boy, that's gotta hurt!"

10. "Whoa! For a minute there, I thought I woke up next to Willard Scott!"

9. "I'm jealous! Why can't men experience the joy of childbirth?

8. "Are your ankles supposed to look like that?"

7. "Get your *own* ice cream."

6. "Geez, you're awfully puffy looking today!"

5. "Got milk?"

4. "Maybe we should name the baby after my secretary, Tawney."

3. "Man! That rose tattoo on your hip is the size of Madagascar!"

2. "Retaining water? Yeah, like the Hoover Dam retains water."

... and finally ...

1. "You don't have the guts to pull the trigger....."

[repaxan]

The entire region of AWP grieves after the untimely disappearance of the great member, Rucket.

[Petalumadom]

yes, rucket had over 3,000 posts on our forum that was made in September, went on many defense missions and recruited many many of our current active members... We will miss him...

[Pope Nitty³]

what were the OLD forum url's?

[repaxan]

Staff-
Torchevon
Kolinar
Numero Capitan



-"War ought to be the only study of a prince."-Machiavelli



Thursday will see increased snowfall and many businesses and schools are already declaring they will be shutting for the day. Many homeless centres are being hastily set up in the North to try and prevent the blizzard from wreaking havoc in city centres by providing a warm place to stay the night. Highs of 34 and lows of 24(potentially)

Friday is expected to have a consistent amount of snow fall, though nothing like the previous two days, levels of snow should stay constant though. Highs of 37 and lows of 32

Saturday is expected to see much less snow and it would be the ideal time to clear snow away from driveways and sidewalks. Highs of 38 and lows of 35

Sunday should be very cloudy and areas in the South West could still experience some fairly heavy snow fall. Highs of 39 and Lows of 33

Monday is expected to be a bit warmer in the south and there should be only light snowfall throughout the region. Highs of 42 and lows of 34

Tuesday- We can look forward to a white christmas in AWP, with light snowfall throughout the day, highs of 38 and lows of 36

Wednesday will hopefully see some sun peep through the clouds, although dont be fooled, it will be a cold day. Highs of 35 and lows of 32



Senate Matters
The senate voted unanimously to reopen nominations for the Delegate elections and the incumbent Kelh is standing as the IPP candidate with Orea Oceana(Nitty) challenging and perhaps others.

Senator Numero Capitan is attempting to revive the Constitution and will put it to the Senate if there is no further amendments that citizens wish to make. The Senate is expected to vote on this after the winter break.

December has seen a number of nations CTE with our population falling from 235 to 192, but thanks to prolific efforts by recruiters we now have 214 nations once more!

Foreign Matters
December has seen a complete revamp of the Department of Foreign Affairs, spearheaded by our Minister, Greekamerican. Greek has appointed new ambassadors to Europe, Lazarus and The Genesis Federation where we have new embassies!

Defense Matters
This week has been a good week for the RDF who have successfully liberated 3 regions in as many days. We hope that Austria, Yorkshire and Beyond will stay invader free in the future. Congratulations to the wonderful effort put in by RDF members and our allies the FRA Rangers!



Today was an eventful day in the U.N. We had the resolution Repeal "End Slavery" pass with 7,324 votes to 2,027. In addition 5 proposals have or are very likely to be removed from the floor. These were: "Abolition of Slavery," "All Open," "Aiding the disabled," "Freedom of Diet," and "Public Broadcasting Act."

As one who is always searching out trends and patterns, I have come to notice that many of the U.N. proposals deal with gun control. This suggests that it is a hot topic, and one with certainly a lot of information available upon. With so many proposals involving guns and their dispersion in societies at vote, perhaps it would be a good time for one to procure some research on the topic and develop solidified views on the topic.

There are always things one can do to become involved especially here on the forums. If the U.N. interests you, please visit the AWP U.N. Corps. An initiative to create a voting bloc to pass legislation through the U.N. General Assembly. Everyone is encouraged to get involved!!



This weeks spotlight is on Hatesmanville.

Have you ever gotten a bad gift? If so what.
Somebody gave my lip balm... i'm a guy

2. Did you get what you wanted last year for Christmas?
no, i didnt get my rocketship..

3. Did you give Gifts last year?
Never!!

4. Do you care more about giving or recieving Gifts?
Recieving (unless my gf is invovled)

5. Have you ever given someone a gift that you recieved and didnt like?
hmmmm... they gave me underwear

6. Do you wrap the gifts you give in Wrapping paper or do you leave it in the bag?
Wrapping Paper

7. Do you save Wrapping paper from recieved gifts?
no, my teacher deoes

8. Do you leave the price tags on your gifts?
no.

9. In your family do you draw names or do you buy for everyone?
Everyone

10. Do you put up a Christmas tree?
Always

11. Do you decorate the whole house or just a tree?
Tree

12. What date do you take the Christmas tree down?
january 2nd

13. What is one thing that you really want this year?
hmmmmm.... money

14. Do you return things that you didn't really like?
nope

15. Did you believe in Santa when you were younger?
are you saying he doesnt exist?

16. Do you still believe in Santa?
sure do!



NS Profile:

Nation Name: The Pooh of Hatesmanville

Quote: "Super Duper Ally Ooper Tigger Wigger Bounce"

U.N. Category: Compulsory Consumerist State

Civil Rights: Some

Economy: Powerhouse

Political Freedoms: Few

Overview: The Pooh of Hatesmanville is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 710 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, pro-business government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Religion & Spirituality. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 63%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Gambling and Door-to-door Insurance Sales.

Strategic bombers are being converted into preschools, history classes are mandatory for students, the country is preparing for war, and programmes of questionable content are shown at peak-hours. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Hatesmanville's national animal is the pooh bear, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the tigger tiger.

Hatesmanville is ranked 154th in the region and 52,601st in the world for Largest Agricultural Sector.



69 minutes ago: The Community of Wuvables arrived from The West Pacific.
3 hours ago: The Pooh of Hatesmanville arrived from The Pacific.
3 hours ago: The Pooh of Hatesmanville departed this region for The Pacific
6 hours ago: The Federation of Raconda arrived from The Pacific.
6 hours ago: The Colony of Lleknek arrived from The Pacific.
7 hours ago: The Kingdom of Dracula Human Slayer arrived from Gatesville.
9 hours ago: The Armed Republic of Numero Capitan arrived from The North Pacific.
10 hours ago: The Dictatorship of Aroostook County arrived from The East Pacific.
10 hours ago: The City-State of Petalumadom arrived from The West Pacific.
11 hours ago: The Kingdom of Mythical Things arrived from The West Pacific.



What Your Resume Really Means

I Take Pride In My Work:
I blame others for my mistakes.

I'm Adaptable:
I've changed jobs a lot.

I'm Extremely Adept At All Manner Of Office Organization:
I can make my own coffee.

I'm Extremely Professional:
I carry a Day-Timer.

I'm Highly Motivated To Succeed:
The minute I find a better job, I'm outta there.

I'm Honest, Hard-Working And Dependable:
I only pilfer office supplies.

I'm Personable:
I give lots of unsolicited personal advice to co-workers.

I'm On The Go:
I'm never at my desk.

My Pertinent Work Experience Includes:
I hope you don't ask me about all the McJobs I've had.

[10KI Investment Corporation]

I already posted that...

We now have our own sub-board

No longer confined to a single thread!!!!!!!! FREEDOM!!!!!!!! ;D

oops... this is my corporate account... oh well...

[Pope Nitty³]

ha ha!!

[repaxan]

I'm just posting it here too.

[Pope Nitty³]

so am i

[repaxan]

Nitty has retired from NS

[repaxan]

Greetings nations of A World Power!

It is my pleasure to again announce another appointment. I proposed the placement of Numero Captitan as our next Minister of Defense to the senate this past week. It was unanimously approved.

Numero Capitan joined the region in September and got active in the RDF within a month or so. He is one of our more active updaters and has been very active with our friends in the FRA. He has been on more than 20 defense missions from Arabia to Uberasia. Basically, I believe he knows what he's doing. Plus, he can be found on many forums around the NS world so we can work efficiently with our defender friends.

So, I hereby declare Numero Capitan Minister of Defense of the region of 00000 A world Power with all the rights and privileges thereof.

Congratulations!

This takes another bit of work off my shoulders, since Rucket died I have been acting Minister of Defense and Immigration... We are still looking for a Minister of Immigration. if you are interested... be competent and learn how to recruit really well... As a reminder, all Minister's have a seat in the Senate. But since Numero is currently a Senator anyway nothing will change there...

But I guess I'll also announce here that senator elections are expected to begin within a month or so...

Thank you

--- Neasmyrna

[Libertarian Freemen]

Lord Tothe has reached the 1000 post mark at AWP! that's right, I'm firmly ensconced in the top 10 posters on the AWP forum! My count is currently 1100, as I've been very active these past few nights.

[Three Prongs]

hehe, dont look at my post coutn

[Three Prongs]

Sept 17, 2007 19:39:46 GMT -5 Petalumadom said:

Now we have 175+ people they are a bit of a nuisance. But hey!!! We are the only region with 0's at the beginning of our name that has over 100 members... Except for 01 Eastern Roman Empire...

zeroes is a plural, and they only have 1

[Executive Max Hollsworth]

Greetings Nations,

I am a representative for Giovanni Pheonix, President of Wazzaville. Good to see his name still lives on. He has made quite an impact with many people and regions he has visited.
He will come back to NS for a visit eventually, but he has been remarkably busy. He has a clean schedule in late September, so he probably may return then.

Very decent looking forums, keep up the good work.

Regards,

Max Hollsworthy
Chief Executive to the
President of Wazzaville

[Petalumadom]

Holy guacamole!

We haven't seen wazzaville in AWP since summer of 07... and his leaving the game is one of the key things that brought me here to 10KI

We'd love to see him again though ;D

[Neanbear]

June 18, 2009

Editors: Greekamerican and Neanbear



"It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything."
- Unknown


Founder: Neasmyrna
World Assembly Delegate: Ranholn
Eastern District Senator: Greekamerican
Northern District senator:AmericaXLI
Southern District Senator: Biain the First temp
Western District Senator: American Vampires
Minister for Defense: Numero Capitan temp
Minister for Education: Liberty987 resigned
Minister for Foreign Affairs: Vacant
Minister for Immigration: Neanbear



Liberty987 has resigned from his position as Minister of Education, and left the region. We wish him the best of luck in the future.

Ranholn has started a motion to fill the long vacant seat of the Southern District, the topic can be found here.

Liberty987 has dropped his lawsuit against Biain the First, the trial can be found here.

Numero Capitan recently proposed a reshuffle of the Ministers of AWP. The Senate discussion can be found here.



Tothe has been fired as weatherman, but no worries! Nean to the rescue!

Friday: Arctic air moves in making temperature unseasonably cool: Clear, High- 62, Low- 48. Winds remain calm at 0-5.
Saturday: Arctic air begins to move out bringing in warmer temperatures: Mostly cloudy, High- 69, Low- 55. Winds light at 5-10
Sunday: Warm moist air moves in creating a high chance for severe storms and tornadoes: Overcast, High- 73, Low- 57. Winds strong 35-40, gusting to 60+.
Monday: Severe weather chance still remains high, lightning will be common: Overcast, High- 78, Low- 62. Winds 35-40, gusting to 60+.
Tuesday: Masses of warm and cool air will collide of the area, causing high winds, severe storms, and possible tornadoes. Overcast, High- 70, Low- 51. Winds severe at 40+, gusting to 75+.
Wednesday: Severe weather threat diminishes, but a few scattered thunderstorms will remain: Mostly cloudy, High- 74, Low- 59. Winds moderate 20-25, gusting to 35+.
Thursday: Severe weather diminishes to light rain: Overcast, High- 73, Low- 64. Winds light at 5-10.



NONE

Last Decision

The resolution "Condemn Gatesville" was defeated 3,320 votes to 1,485.



Our forums have surpassed 90,000 total posts!

Nittshatta has passed 10,000 forum posts and passed Neasmyrna to become the top poster on the forums, congrats to him!



The Ulthar Ambassador of Svenska Soldiers

“Ambassador to 00000 A World Power”
Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Excellent Economy:
Good Political Freedoms:
Some

Location: 00000 A World Power


Regional Influence: Minnow

The Ulthar Ambassador of Svenska Soldiers is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its ban on automobiles. Its quiet, industrious population of 1.455 billion are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Healthcare, and Education. The average income tax rate is 39%, but much higher for the wealthy. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.

The government seizes private property for the 'good of the people', several citizens have complained about scientists abducting their pets for experimentation, skateboarding is the only legal way to travel, and society and government have been organized according to a feudal hierarchy. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Svenska Soldiers's national animal is the reindeer, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the potatis korv.

Svenska Soldiers is ranked 99th in the region and 26,660th in the world for Lowest Crime Rates.



00000 A World Power contains 197 nations.

Our members have made a total of 92,425 posts
We have 626 registered members
The newest member is Alertus[/b]

Top Ten Posters
1. The Many Puppets of Nittshatta- 10,906
2. Neasmyrna- 10,102
3. Greekamerican- 8,549
4. Neanbear- 6,036
5. Lord Tothe- 5,698
6. Pulangi- 5,672
7. Numero Capitan- 4,350
8. The Sultanate of Bassyruk- 3,138
9. Rucket- 3,115
10. Liberty987- 3,058



Current businesses in the Marketplace are:

User Bar Express Services
Proprietor: Lord Tothe
Service: Custom user bars

Turlmanistan Lottery Corporation
Proprietor: Turlmanistan
Service: Lotteries and Sweepstakes gambling

Grafix Extreme
Proprietor: Rancid Bunnies
Services: Flags, avatars, and other graphical needs. Name it and he'll make it.

TAFNEAN
Proprietors: Numero Capitan and AP3 10
Services: Grants and Loans charity.

Quantum Gambling Corporation
Proprietor: Neanbear
Services: Bets and lotto drawings.

The Leaf Telegraph
Proprietor: Liberty987
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

AMX Media Corporation
Proprietor: AmericaXLI
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

Conversion House
Proprietor: AP3 10
Services: Currency exchange

Media Advertising Outlet
Proprietor: Likako
Services: Advertising



General Motors has sold the car company Saab to a European company that only produces about a dozen cars a year.


General motors said, "It's a perfect fit because we only sell a dozen cars a year."


MySpace is laying off 30 percent of its workforce.
Things are so bad, they've also laid off half their pedophiles.


Iran has been really cracking down on foreign journalists. So now, they're actually preventing reporters from leaving their hotel rooms. This, of course, leaves the journalists with nothing to do but order up sexy movies of women wearing slacks.

[Salinthal]

July 09, 2009

Junior Editor: Neanbear
Contributors: AmericanXLI, Greekamerican, Lord Tothe, and Turlmanistan



"Nothing is as simple as we hope it will be."
- Jim Horning


Founder: Neasmyrna
World Assembly Delegate: Ranholn elections now!
Eastern District Senator: Greekamerican
Northern District senator:AmericaXLI
Southern District Senator: Biain the First temp
Western District Senator: American Vampires
Minister for Defense: Numero Capitan temp
Minister for Education: Vacant
Minister for Foreign Affairs: Vacant
Minister for Immigration: Neanbear



Mid-year awards await the creation of the sub-forum, despite several requests made to Neasmyrna.

Delegate elections end on the 7/11/09!



The Senate moves one step closer to appointing Nittshatta as Minister of Immigration, and Neanbear as Minister of Defense.



None.



Weather machine is temporarily shut down for repairs.



Commend Jey[/u]

A resolution to recognize outstanding contribution by a nation or region.


Category: Commendation


Nominee: Jey


Proposed by: Sionis Prioratus


Description: THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD ASSEMBLED,

RECOGNIZING the importance of the NSUN/WA’s body of laws to foster a more perfect union between the Peoples of the World,

AWED at Jay’s record of achieving 12 successful quorums, 10 of which became successful binding Resolutions when submitted to vote,

RECOGNIZING this reminds every member that the W.A. is worth fighting for,

AWED at the success of such work, considering the festering snake pit the NSUN/WA is, where lies, equivocations and corruption of every sort are always lurking, trying to stand in the way of true progress,

CONCERNED that since the W.A. was established, Jey has been an unsung hero,

HOPEFUL his actions serve as inspiration for newer generations of Ambassadors and Delegates alike in the pursuit of just legislation, and to never cower before special interests or pettiness,

COMMENDS the Nation of Jey for its extraordinary leadership and astounding achievements.

Votes For: 628

Votes Against: 1,017

Voting Ends: Sat Jul 11 2009



The Techno Union of Kelh

“Let your need guide your behavior.”
Category: Left-Leaning College State
Civil Rights: Superb
Economy: Frightening
Political Freedoms: Below Average

Location: 00000 A World Power

Regional Influence: Eminence Grise

Kelh is a WA Member

The Techno Union of Kelh is a gargantuan, safe nation, notable for its unlimited-speed roads. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 13.735 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, liberal individuals devotes most of its attentions to Commerce, with areas such as Social Welfare and Social Equality receiving almost no funds by comparison. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Information Technology industries.

Jennifer Government is a bestseller, small businesses are gobbled up almost daily by corporate giants, the tenet of free speech is held dear, and the automotive industry soaks up huge government handouts. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Kelh's national animal is the Hutt, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Imperial Trade Credit.

Kelh is ranked 1st in the region and 81st in the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.



00000 A World Power contains 188 nations.

Our members have made a total of 96,187 posts
We have 633 registered members
The newest member is Sur Abruzzi

Top Ten Posters
1. The Many Puppets of Nittshatta- 10,914
2. Neasmyrna- 10,236
3. greekamerican- 8,621
4. Pulangi- 6,521
5. Neanbear- 6,255
6. Lord Tothe- 5,726
7. Numero Capitan- 4,402
8. The Sultanate of Bassyruk- 3,249
9. Rucket- 3,115
10. Liberty987- 3,092



Current businesses in the Marketplace are:

User Bar Express Services
Proprietor: Lord Tothe
Service: Custom user bars

Turlmanistan Lottery Corporation
Proprietor: Turlmanistan
Service: Lotteries and Sweepstakes gambling

Grafix Extreme
Proprietor: Rancid Bunnies
Services: Flags, avatars, and other graphical needs. Name it and he'll make it.

TAFNEAN
Proprietors: Numero Capitan and AP3 10
Services: Grants and Loans charity.

Quantum Gambling Corporation
Proprietor: Neanbear
Services: Bets and lotto drawings.

The Leaf Telegraph
Proprietor: Liberty987
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

AMX Media Corporation
Proprietor: AmericaXLI
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

Conversion House
Proprietor: AP3 10
Services: Currency exchange

Media Advertising Outlet
Proprietor: Likako
Services: Advertising



1) You're 165cm can bench press 150kg, shave twice a day, but you still cry when your mother shouts at you.

2) Your uncle owns a restaurant, has millions in the bank, but still drives a '76 Mercedes Benz.

3) You share a bathroom with your five brothers, have no money, but drive a brand new 3 series BMW, if you're really bad you've got an M3.

4) Your mechanic, plumber, electrician, accountant and travel agent are all blood relatives.

5) You have at least one relative that has done something that would require the SAP to investigate.

6) Your two best friends are your cousin and brother-in-law's brother-in-law.

7) You're a VIP at more than 3 dance clubs.

8) Despite the hair on your back, you still try to impress the ladies by wearing your "Just Do Me" shirt to socials.

9) At least five of your cousins live in your suburb.

10) All five of those cousins are named after your grandfather or grandmother.

11) A high school diploma and 1 year of college has earned you the title of "professor" among your aunts.

12) You are on a first name basis with at least eight civic hall owners.

13) If someone in your family grows beyond 179cm , it is presumed his mother had an affair.

14) There are more than 28 people in your kitchen tea.

15) You netted more than R100 000 at your christening.

16) At some point in your life, you waited tables.

17) 30 years after immigrating, your parents still say "Embros" when answering the phone.

18) You are an adult and are forced to be with your family at 12 midnight on New Year's Eve.

19) Upon meeting another Greek, one of your first questions is, "what church do you go to"?

20) Your grandmother/mother/aunt has a miracle cure for every ailment under the sun.

21) You can name any or all of the gods on Mount Olympus.

22) Your mother or father still feel the need to tell you, "katse kala" in public.

23) You have been hit with a "pandofla" or a "koutala" or a "lourithi".

24) You can dance the kalamatiano, tsamiko or zebekiko without music.

25) You or a family member have been photographed with a donkey.

26) You must name your children after your parents, grandparents, or in-laws.

27) You have at least 5 Maria's, 9 Dimitri's, 5 Niko's, 6 George's and 4 Yanni's in the family.

28) You've probably heard the phrase, "Sto leo yia to kalo sou" about a zillion times.

29) Your parents have ever made up the name of a street or store or tv show because they couldn't remember it or pronounce it.

30) Upon meeting another Greek you try to find out what village they're from.

31) You have ever been threatened by a Greek School Teacher.

32) You still get threatened by a Greek School Teacher even though you're 30 years old.

33) You have been spanked by your friend's parents because your parents gave them permission to.

34) You have a bottle of OUZO in your house right now.

35) You know what a "komboloi" is.

36) You know how to work a "komboloi".

37) When you were younger and going on car trips you always had to sit on someone's lap in the front or back seat.

38) You were ever threatened to be eaten by the "mavro pontiki" when you were little.

39) Someone in your family owns or works in any type of restaurant.

40) You are surprised to learn that the local pet store does not sell goats.

41) You can't understand why McDonald's rejected your idea for the "McFeta" Burger.

42) Your entire house is a needlepoint warehouse!

43) You eat Vanilla with a spoon from the jar.

44) You have at least 2 kitchens in your house and a lamb roaster in your backyard.

45) Your parents keep the unclaimed fortune in old moth ball smelling coat pockets.

46) At Weddings the karta (card) is determined on the amount of food, the type of band, if the couple is Greek and whether you are convinced the marriage will last.

47) You make up your own Greco-English language :For e.g. Carro (car), Moovare (move), Wassemassini (washing machine), bassi (bus).

48) You can always go to yiayia or papou to curse out your parents and all they do is soothe you and feed you karpouzi.

49) You have been given the evil eye by your mother in public and/or the biting of the forefinger knuckle.

50) You were the first one to get satellite on your block, but the last to have it legally.

[Neanbear]

July 16, 2009

Editor: Neanbear



"All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income."
- Samuel Butler


Founder: Neasmyrna Vacation
World Assembly Delegate: Turlmanistan
Eastern District Senator: GreekamericanVacation
Northern District senator:AmericaXLI
Southern District Senator: Biain the First temp
Western District Senator: American Vampires
Minister for Defense: Neanbear
Minister for Education: Vacant
Minister for Foreign Affairs: Vacant
Minister for Immigration: Numero Capitan temp



Turlmanistan is elected delegate of A World Power! Remember to endorse his nation if you have not already.

Final Election Results:

AmericaXLI [ 5 ] [33.33%]
Ten Stars [ 2 ] [13.33%]
Turlmanistan [ 8 ] [53.33%]
Total Votes: 15

Mid-Year awards nominations have begun!

The 00000 A World Power Hall of Fame has been created, elections for the first class will begin soon.

Neasmyrna and Greekamerican have left for a vacation, leaving citizens of A World Power wondering the streets wondering the purpose of their lives.


Citizens wondering the streets after learning the departure of Greekamerican and Neasmyrna.


Statue of Neasmyrna being tore down by the crowds.



The Senate appoints Neanbear as the new Minister of Defense.



None.



Weather machine is temporarily shut down for repairs.



Condemn Nazi Europe[/u]

A resolution to express shock and dismay at a nation or region.

Category: Condemntion

Nominee: Nazi Europe

Proposed by: TannerFrankLand


Description: RECOGNIZING the Nazi ideology as one of hate,

ASSERTING that any region condoning and encouraging such beliefs is a danger to a large range of minorities and cultures,

FURTHER ASSERTING that it is our responsibility to discourage this kind of intolerance,

HOPING that an official condemnation from the World Assembly will discourage people from listening to or believing any messages of hate or intolerance from this region,

the World Assembly hereby condemns the region of NAZI EUROPE.

Votes For: 331

Votes Against: 160

Voting Ends: Sun Jul 19 2009



The Republic of Ten Stars

“In macaws we trust”
Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Weak
Political Freedoms: Excellent

Location: 00000 A World Power

Regional Influence: Minnow

The Republic of Ten Stars is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its anti-smoking policies. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 783 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 81%, and even higher for the wealthy. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, followed by Tourism and Information Technology.

The Supreme Court vehemently protects civil rights and the right to privacy, every product goes through extensive safety-testing by the government, the Federal Council of Ten Stars has been announced as the new Head of State, and the fire protection service is wholly government-funded. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ten Stars's national animal is the macaw, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the peso.

Ten Stars is ranked 133rd in the region and 38,842nd in the world for Fastest-Growing Economies.



00000 A World Power contains 174 nations.

Our members have made a total of 96,632 posts
We have 635 registered members
The newest member is Lanzelet[/b]

Top Ten Posters
1. The Many Puppets of Nittshatta- 10,914
2. Neasmyrna- 10,252
3. greekamerican- 8,636
4. Pulangi- 6,571
5. Neanbear- 6,338
6. Lord Tothe- 5,731
7. Numero Capitan- 4,421
8. The Sultanate of Bassyruk- 3,263
9. Rucket- 3,115
10. Ranholn- 3,100



Current businesses in the Marketplace are:

User Bar Express Services
Proprietor: Lord Tothe
Service: Custom user bars

Turlmanistan Lottery Corporation
Proprietor: Turlmanistan
Service: Lotteries and Sweepstakes gambling

Grafix Extreme
Proprietor: Rancid Bunnies
Services: Flags, avatars, and other graphical needs. Name it and he'll make it.

TAFNEAN
Proprietors: Numero Capitan and AP3 10
Services: Grants and Loans charity.

Quantum Gambling Corporation
Proprietor: Neanbear
Services: Bets and lotto drawings.

The Leaf Telegraph
Proprietor: Liberty987
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

AMX Media Corporation
Proprietor: AmericaXLI
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

Conversion House
Proprietor: AP3 10
Services: Currency exchange

Media Advertising Outlet
Proprietor: Likako
Services: Advertising



This week our cameras followed several prominent citizens of A World Power.


Biain the First taking a break from admin work.


Numero Capitan recruiting for his military at a local pre-school.


Greekamerican taking a break from staring at the sun.


Neasmyrna about to board his plane.

[Neanbear]

July 23, 2009

Editor: Neanbear



"What's another word for Thesaurus?"
- Steven Wright


Founder: Neasmyrna Vacation
World Assembly Delegate: Turlmanistan
Eastern District Senator: GreekamericanVacation
Northern District senator:AmericaXLI
Southern District Senator: Biain the First temp
Western District Senator: American Vampires
Minister for Defense: Neanbear
Minister for Education: Vacant Contact a Senate member if you wish to apply for this position.
Minister for Foreign Affairs: Vacant Contact a Senate member if you wish to apply for this position.
Minister for Immigration: Numero Capitan temp



2009 Mid Year Awards voting will begin 7/24/09.

Neasmyrna, Numero Capitan, and Rucket are the first members of the 00000 A World Power Hall of Fame. These three took 2/3 of the vote!

The A World Power Regional Defense Force has now successfully defended or liberated over 250 regions, congratulations to our RDF!

Remember to endorse our new delegate Turlmanistan!



The senate discussed how to solve our falling population this past week.



None, everyone suddenly likes each other.



Friday: Clear. High- 96F, Low- 65F. Winds moderate at 10mph-20mph.

Saturday: Clear. High- 99F, Low- 77F. Winds moderate at 10mph-20mph.

Sunday: Partly cloudy in the early morning, thunderstorms beginning in the mid-morning, some may produce tornadoes and large hail. High- 83F, Low 71F. Winds severe at 40mph-50mph.

Monday: Foggy. High- 79F, Low- 55F. Winds calm.

Tuesday: Partly Cloudy. High- 86F, Low- 63F. Winds light at 0mph-10mph.

Wednesday: Clear. High- 90F, Low- 68F. Winds light at 0mph-10mph.

Thursday: Clear in morning, becoming cloudier as the day progresses. High- 89F, Low- 70F. Winds moderate at 10mph-20mph.



Dignified End of Life Choices[/u]

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights

Strength: Strong

Proposed by: Studly Penguins

Description: UNSETTLED by the number of terminally ill persons with no dignified and legal means to choose to end their needless pain and suffering;

MANDATING all WA Nations allow terminally-ill persons to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner through the voluntary administration of lethal medications, expressly prescribed by a health care provider for that purpose.
ESTABLISHING the WA Commission on Human Rights to arbitrate any and all disputes concerning the implementation of this legislation.

1. Definitions:
A) “Terminal illness” means an incurable and irreversible disease that has been medically confirmed and will produce death;
B) “Attending physician” means the health care provider who has primary responsibility for the care and treatment of the patient;
C) “Consulting physician” means a health care provider who is qualified by specialty or experience to make a professional diagnosis and prognosis;
D) “Adult” means a person who has reached his or her nation’s age of majority.

2. The patient seeking to end to his/her own unbearable suffering through legally prescribed lethal drugs must be an Adult suffering from terminal illness. The patient must also be mentally competent and able to make and communicate Health-Care decisions to their doctors or through a provision in a patient's Living Will. Patient must also:

A) Make two oral requests not less than 5 days apart to receive a lethal dose of drugs;
B) Execute a written request for such medication in the presence of two witnesses who, in the presence of the patient, attest that to the best of their knowledge and belief the patient is capable, of sound mind, and acting under free will. No witness shall be a blood relative or one who stands to gain from said patients’ death.

3) Prior to legally prescribing lethal medication, the Attending and Consulting Physician must confirm the diagnosis and verify that the patient's request is voluntary. Physicians must also perform the following:

A) Inform and document on three occasions to the patient his/her diagnosis, prognosis, risks/effects of the lethal medication, other treatment options and patient’s right to rescind their lethal medication request anytime.
B) Immediately prior to administering such drug(s), either Physician must verify and document that the patient is making an informed and voluntary decision.

4. Additional provisions:

A) A patient may rescind a request for lethal medication at any time. When numerous requests are made and then rescinded; an immediate psychiatric consultation is to be ordered.
B) No person shall be subject to any penalty, including civil or criminal liability or professional discipline for participating in good faith compliance with this resolution.
C) A person that willfully seeks to cause a patient’s death without full compliance with the procedures required by this resolution shall be guilty of a crime and subject to civil, criminal, and/or other penalties.
D) This Act is to ensure a dignified end to suffering; it CANNOT and SHALL NOT be used as an excuse to remove undesirable people.
E) A physician has the right to refuse to take part in an assisted death WITHOUT any penalties whatsoever being levied against her/him.

5. This resolution shall not preclude a nation from enacting an assisted suicide law that is less or more restrictive than this resolution, so long as said law complies with Sections 4 (D) and 4 (E).

Co-author: Robert Hawkins

Votes For: 3,070

Votes Against: 1,440

Voting Ends: Thurs 23, 2009



The Republic of Zannetopia

“You and only you are responsible for your actions”
Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Few
Economy: Strong
Political Freedoms: Unheard Of

Location: 00000 A World Power

Regional Influence: Minnow

Zannetopia is a WA Member

The Republic of Zannetopia is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by The Big Zanne with an iron fist, and renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 10.086 billion are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is effectively ruled by the Department of Defence, with areas such as Social Equality and the Environment receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry.

The colors pink and purple are banned from military unit insignia, The Big Zanne has been self-declared as the Most Supreme Magnificent Overlord of Everything You Ever Saw, Zannetopia has become a gigantic dustbowl filled with tourists and mean desperados, and midnight raids drag couples from their homes in the name of decency. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Zannetopia's national animal is the musk ox, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the zannemark.

Zannetopia is ranked 2nd in the region and 439th in the world for Lowest Crime Rates.



00000 A World Power contains 158 nations.

Our members have made a total of 96,872 posts
We have 636 registered members
The newest member is Willham[/b]

Top Ten Posters
1. The Many Puppets of Nittshatta- 10,914
2. Neasmyrna- 10,252
3. greekamerican- 8,639
4. Pulangi- 6,610
5. Neanbear- 6,370
6. Lord Tothe- 5,731
7. Numero Capitan- 4,421
8. The Sultanate of Bassyruk- 3,273
9. Rucket- 3,115
10. Ranholn- 3,100



Current businesses in the Marketplace are:

User Bar Express Services
Proprietor: Lord Tothe
Service: Custom user bars

Turlmanistan Lottery Corporation
Proprietor: Turlmanistan
Service: Lotteries and Sweepstakes gambling

Grafix Extreme
Proprietor: Rancid Bunnies
Services: Flags, avatars, and other graphical needs. Name it and he'll make it.

TAFNEAN
Proprietors: Numero Capitan and AP3 10
Services: Grants and Loans charity.

Quantum Gambling Corporation
Proprietor: Neanbear
Services: Bets and lotto drawings.

The Leaf Telegraph
Proprietor: Liberty987
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

AMX Media Corporation
Proprietor: AmericaXLI
Services: Tabloid and newspaper.

Conversion House
Proprietor: AP3 10
Services: Currency exchange

Media Advertising Outlet
Proprietor: Likako
Services: Advertising



President Obama's new nominee for surgeon general is a doctor who practices in rural Alabama and still makes house calls. Can you believe that? Of course, in Alabama, a house call is when the patients drive their house to you. - Conan O'Brien

ESPN sports reporter Erin Andrews was secretly videotaped undressing in her hotel room by some sleazebag and the video was posted online. I think I speak for everyone when I say, Thank God this didn't happen to John Madden. - Jimmy Fallon

Finally, some good news for California. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has apparently found a way to close the state's $26 billion budget shortfall. This is big, now I can't get into all the details, but in short, Fresno is now part of China. - Conan O'Brien

[Hockeynutville]

Thanks for the update Neanbear!

[Neanbear]

It should be noted that Numero Capitan has taken the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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We're currently undergoing our second round of nominations for the new AWP Hall of Fame, started by Neanbear.

Members were allowed to nominate two members or ex-members each and then once 10 different names were collected each member can vote for the three they believe should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Voting currently stands as follows (with a short commentary on each member added!)

Biain the First [ 4 ] [13.79%]

Biain joined AWP only a few months after the regions birth and has been a steady and consistent member since. He is currently a forum administrator and an outgoing Senator, representing the Southern District. He was also one of our most successful delegates, taking over the delegacy in January 2008 and overseeing many months of sustained growth in AWP before handing over the delegacy to Lord Tothe.

Cow Herders [ 1 ] [3.45%]

Cow Herders was one of AWPs first members and has remained so ever since. Mostly spends his time on the RMB than on the forum but can always be called upon in times of need. Served as delegate for a term at the start of 2009 and also serves as the guardian of AWP by taking over control of our founder nation if Neasmyrna knows he will be absent for a while. Cowherders was one of the Regional Defence Forces greatest assets during the prolonged conflict in the North Pacific where we led the resistance movement. He established himself and held hundreds of endorsements and played a key part in overthrowing the rogue delegate.

Greekamerican [ 2 ] [6.90%]

Helped found the region of AWP and has been a key member ever since. Served for a long time as Minister of Foreign Affairs but recently left that position as secured the position of Minister for Education. He is also the current Senator for the Eastern District.

Jess0rz [ 0 ] [0.00%]

Jess0rz was, in early AWP, a key member and for a long time Neas' only other help recruiting for the region. The achievement she is perhaps best remembered for is recruiting the nation "Rucket" who in turn recruited much of the regions current leadership and over a two year absence was the subject of a cult of personality that celebrated all his work for AWP.

Kelh [ 4 ] [13.79%]

Kelh is a highly respected member of AWP and joined the region only a few months after its creation. He served the longest delegacy in AWP history and is the largest nation in the region. His world rankings are the best in the region by some way and all issues answering members aspire to reach his levels as he is usually in the top 50 in the world with his nations Kelh, Mentak and Sun God (look out for them!).

Lord Tothe [ 4 ] [13.79%]

As mentioned previously, ascended to the delegacy at the end of Biain's term and is widely credited as having one of the most successful delegacies in AWP history. As an in-character psychotic Lord of evil, Tothe brings a great vibrancy to the region and matches his fun-loving nature with some great decision making and outstanding leadership skills. Tothe was at one time one of the Regional Defence Force's strongest assets as a liberations expert. He is also the founder of one of AWPs three political parties, the Pessimistic Optimists (POP). An all-rounder and AWP certainly wouldn't be the same without him!

Neanbear [ 2 ] [6.90%]

The creator of the AWP Hall of Fame and also the current Minister of Defence. Nean has contributed to AWP hugely on the military and recruitment side, also serving as Minister of Immigration previously. Nean was also, until recently, the FRA update commander and is well respected internationally, being made the God of Sapientia.

Nittshatta [ 3 ] [10.34%]

Nitty, as he is affectionately known is understood to be the greatest spammer known to man. He is another who has been in the region since its early months and although he has never served in an official role he's been everpresent and supportive, encouraging activity, lightening our day and causing controversy here and there. He's an entertaining presence but one that has always had AWPs interests in mind and has been a huge influence on the regions success.

Sith Clans of Doom [ 1 ] [3.45%]

Sith Clans is a controversial entry, being that he is the only person that AWP has ever given a permanent ban (although that was revoked a year and a half later). Sith Clans created one of the regions early forums and became the third delegate. But he joined the region for more sinister ends and one day Neas woke to find himself and thirty other members banned from the region by Sith Clans. It was this experience and Neas anger and disappointment to see his hard efforts recruiting for the region in its fledgling state destroyed, losing some members who would never return that drove the region to its strict defender stance. Since this time Neas has dedicated himself to preventing other regions from suffering the same fate and the region has since protected close to 300 regions!

Turlmanistan [ 3 ] [10.34%]

Our current, and remarkably effective delegate, Turlmanistan has also served as the third Northern senator and party spokesperson for the IPP. He is widely respected, always helping out wherever he can and driving political progress in the region as of late. Turlmanistan, alongside Lord Tothe was part of a small group of RDF members who, alongside Neasmyrna, conducted scores of highly skilled update missions, only weeks after he had joined the region, before he entered into the political spectrum.

Wazzaville [ 5 ] [17.24%]

I don't know a great deal about Wazzaville, he was an early member of the region and helped Neasmyrna develop the regional military and is considered the founder of the RDF, and his structure is still in place today as one of the most successful militaries in the game. Where he came from I am unsure, and he left shortly after his work was done, although Neasmyrna maintains communication with him via email here and there and lets him know how his RDF is doing.


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So there you have it! Hope you enjoyed those excerpts of AWP history and I'll let you know the final results once they're through!