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| Torchevon | 17 Apr 2008, 04:42 Post #1 |
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![]() Staff- Torchevon Lord Tothe ![]() -"A judge is a law student who marks his own examination papers." -H.L. Mencken ![]() No one has made requests. I'm feeling like an angry god this week. Remember, make weather requests or get what the magic 8-ball tells me to give you. It told me to convert speed to metric, but not to convert temperatures. Thursday - Thunder and lightning, and hail the size of Volkswagens! Torrential rains will flood the lowlands. Winds are expected to exceed 50 MPH (80 KPH). High 72, low 55. Friday - The rains continue. Winds decrease to 20 mph/30 kph. Temperatures drop. Highs in the low 60s, low around 45. Saturday - Still rain. High 57, low 34. Rain/snow mix likely toward evening as the winds shift to the south. Sunday - More rain/snow mix, shifting to all snow by early afternoon. Winds 10 mph/ 16 kph. High 43, low 30. Monday - Snow. Lots of it. Wind same as Sunday. High 34, low 25. Tuesday - Sunshine! Wear your sunglasses. That reflection from the snow and ice will blind ya. High 30, low 18. Wednesday - Winds increase. Expect drifting snow and extremely low visibility. High 28, low 16. Wind chill factors may reach well below zero, as gusts of 40 mph (65 kph) ![]() Neas has announced the Recruitment Shootout, which will begin next week. The participants so far are Neasmyrna, Numero Capitan, Zextheria, Nitty, and Greek American. Be sure to get in contact with Neas if you have wish to take part in the event. If you want to get involved in a political party, the three in AWP are the Independant People's Party, DCAPCOMR, and the Pessimistic Optimists. All are open and friendly, visit their repective areas for more information about each. The RDF was deployed to help our allies in Lazarus. The RDF would like to thank all those non-RDF members who took time out to come and lend a hand to our allies in Lazarus. If the RDF sounds like something you may be interested in, contact, Minister of Defence, Numero Capitan. ![]() This proposal was just passed by the World Assembly. The Right to a Fair Trial A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights. Category: Human Rights Strength: Strong Proposed by: South Oceana Description: Observing that there is currently no guarantee of justice for those accused of criminal acts. Noting that convictions are often unsafe due to the absence of any legal requirements for a trial under international law Remarking that miscarriages of justice are common. Believing that it should be everyones right to be protected from malicious and unfair prosecution by law. Further believing that the more rigorous examination of evidence seen in a fair trial will lead to fewer innocent people being unfairly punished. Hereby mandates that all WA member nations guarantee a fair trial to anyone facing prosecution in their territory, in accordance with the following requirements: Article 1 § That the accused be seen as innocent until proven guilty beyond all reasonable doubt, thus placing the onus of proof on the prosecuting authority. Article 2 § That the defendant be given the right to present his case or to be represented by a person of his choosing. Article 3 § That the evidence shall be considered by an impartial jury of no less than 5 people and presided over by a judge with knowledge of the laws being applied and the requirements for a trial. Article 4 § That all persons shall have the right to remain silent when questioned, and exercising this right shall not be used as evidence against them in court. Article 5 § That information and testimony may not be extracted under duress or using any form of physical or psychological torture. Article 6 § That the defendant shall have the right to question any witness who provides evidence. Article 7 § That the defendant be entitled to appeal against both the sentence and verdict that has been passed. Article 8 § That any punitive sentence passed by a court be proportional to the crime committed. Article 9 § That the proceedings of the trial conclude within a reasonable time period. Votes For: 6,062 Votes Against: 4,477 Implemented: Wed Apr 16 2008 ![]() The Rogue Nation of Peackeepers of legos "Lego my ego" Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy Civil Rights: Below Average Economy: Good Political Freedoms: Average Location: 00000 A World Power Regional Influence: Minnow The Rogue Nation of Peackeepers of legos is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 191 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 55%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Information Technology. The alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit, meat-eating is frowned upon, the fedora is a protected species, and corporations donate huge sums of money to favored politicians. Crime is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Peackeepers of legos's national animal is the fedora, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the ego. Peackeepers of legos is ranked 106th in the region and 36,750th in the world for Most Politically Free Nations. 4 hours ago: The ENDORSE NORTHERN-CHITTOWA of The Dead Angels arrived from Lazarus. 7 hours ago: The Global Vendetta of Falconias departed this region for Lichentia. 7 hours ago: The Global Vendetta of Falconias arrived from North Pacific. 7 hours ago: The Commonwealth of Cruthin arrived from Mensa. 8 hours ago: The Republic of Marrocae departed this region for 00000000000. 8 hours ago: The Armed Republic of Zericho arrived from The League of Dictatorships. 9 hours ago: The Republic of Marrocae arrived from 00000000000. 11 hours ago: The Free Land of Biowulf arrived from Lazarus. 13 hours ago: The Fuerza Armada of Numero Capitan arrived from Ithaca. 13 hours ago: The Fuerza Armada of Numero Capitan departed this region for Ithaca. Forum Pop. Info Our members have made a total of 33,223 posts We have 273 registered members The newest member is Mustachistan Most users ever online was 13 on Mar 14 2008, 11:16 PM Top Ten Posters The Many Puppets of Nittshatta UN Member 6,759 Neasmyrna Admin 5,299 greekamerican RDF member 3,681 Rucket Members 3,115 lord tothe RDF member 1,897 Numero Capitan Minister 1,889 Torchevon Minister 1,563 ballypete Expeditionary RDF 1,515 Ranholn Senator 1,158 Biain the First UN Delegate 1,070 ![]() -Never lie to mom- Brian invited his mother over for dinner. During the course of the meal, Brian's mother couldn't help but keep noticing how beautiful Brian's roommate, Stephanie, was. Brian's Mom had long been suspicious of a relationship between Brian and Stephanie, and this had only made her more curious. Over the course of the evening, while watching the two react, she started to wonder if there was more between Brian and Stephanie than met the eye. Reading his mom's thoughts, Brian volunteered, "I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you Stephanie and I are just roommates." About a week later, Stephanie came to Brian saying, "Ever since your mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the beautiful silver gravy ladle. You don't suppose she took it, do you?" Brian said, "Well, I doubt it, but I'll send her an e-mail just to be sure."So he sat down and wrote: Dear Mom: I'm not saying that you "did" take the gravy ladle from the house, I'm not saying that you "did not" take the gravy ladle. But the fact remains that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner. Love, Brian Several days later, Brian received an email back from his mother that read: Dear Son: I'm not saying that you "do" sleep with Stephanie, I'm not saying that you "do not" sleep with Stephanie. But the fact remains that if Stephanie is sleeping in her own bed, she would have found the gravy ladle by now. Love, Mom ![]() ![]()
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| Neasmyrna | 17 Apr 2008, 05:09 Post #2 |
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I think it would be nice to put in a "Life in AWP" section or something... sort of similar to the Special Alert section... But more of an informal thing... Just my thoughts...
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The bestest guy you ever new about!!! & The founder of 00000 A World Power! %mh%-91436%mh% | |
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| Astern | 17 Apr 2008, 05:35 Post #3 |
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ive heard that joke 3 times today :S |
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| Auel Neider | 17 Apr 2008, 12:55 Post #4 |
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Another good read! |
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| greekamerican | 17 Apr 2008, 14:13 Post #5 |
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nice B) |
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| ballypete | 17 Apr 2008, 18:40 Post #6 |
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well done folks
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| Lord Tothe | 19 Apr 2008, 09:24 Post #7 |
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Just a reminder - If you have special weather requests or anything else to tell us on the Inquirer staff, post in the "Letters to the Editor" thread here. |
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| AP3 10 | 20 Apr 2008, 19:08 Post #8 |
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Another Excellent Edition. |
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