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| AWP Inquirer-4/23/08 | |
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| Lord Tothe | 24 Apr 2008, 02:43 Post #1 |
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![]() This week's ![]() It is impossible to introduce into society a greater change and a greater evil than this: the conversion of the law into an instrument of plunder. - Frιdιric Bastiat ![]() Thursday: The weather machine will be operating at full capacity. Snows resume, but a north wind will bring a warm front that causes massive thunderstorms. Expect gusts of warm wind and hail at least the size of golf balls as a result of this collision of the warm and cold air masses. Temperatures will fluctuate too wildly for accurate forecasting. Friday: Expect continued gusting winds and rain showers as the weather stabilizes from the extreme conditions of Thursday. Overcast skies, highs in the mid 50's, lows in the upper 30's. Saturday: Overcast skies. Winds are expected to calm to a steady 10 mph breeze from the north. High 58, low 41. Sunday: Partly sunny, high 60, low 45. Winds are expected to increase toward evening. Monday: A storm watch is in effect in Neasville. Hail is expected to cause great property damage and may endanger crops. Park your car indoors if at all possible! the rest of the region will see light rain. High 55, low 42. Tuesday: High 57, low 46. Partly sunny. Winds are expected to be no more than a light breeze. Wednesday: High 62, low 55, overcast. Winds 10 mph (16 k/h) ![]() The Resolution At Vote --- No Resolution Currently At Vote --- Last Decision The resolution Restrictions on Child Labor was passed 7,785 votes to 2,455, and implemented in all WA member nations. ![]() A twofer this week!! The Democratic Public of AP3 "We are human, You are human, All are Human." Category: Democratic Socialists Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Imploded Political Freedoms: Very Good The Democratic Public of AP3 10 is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 3.828 billion 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 Education, Social Welfare, 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. 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of AP3 10's radio stations, prime real estate is devoted to wind farms and solar energy generators, schoolchildren have twice-weekly sex education classes, and surveillance cameras are banned. Crime is totally unknown. AP3 10's national animal is the Human Being, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Unit. AP3 10 is ranked 2nd in the region and 1,026th in the world for Largest Welfare Programs (per capita). The Constitutional Plutocracy of Kolinar "I believe the power to make money is a gift from God." Category: Capitalist Paradise Civil Rights: Very Good Economy: Frightening Political Freedoms: Excellent The Constitutional Plutocracy of Kolinar is a massive, devout nation, renowned for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.139 billion are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which. The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, pro-business morass -- juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 29%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Gambling and Automobile Manufacturing. The government has started a campaign to crack down on road rage and encourage alternate means of commuting, inheritance tax has recently been abolished, Members of Parliament operate under a PAYE scheme, and the government pours millions of Kols into rehabilitation programs annually. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is pervasive. Kolinar's national animal is the siberian tiger, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Kol. Kolinar is ranked 247th in the region and 71,782nd in the world for Largest Welfare Programs (per capita). * 57 minutes ago: FlagThe Kingdom of Bellowood arrived from The East Pacific. * 66 minutes ago: FlagThe United States of Seathen arrived from Kodiak. * 78 minutes ago: FlagThe Kingdom of Grelish arrived from The South Pacific. * 99 minutes ago: FlagThe Republic of WWU departed this region for Walla Walla. * 103 minutes ago: FlagThe Republic of WWU arrived from Walla Walla. * 2 hours ago: FlagThe People's Republic of Xaniany arrived from The East Pacific. * 4 hours ago: FlagThe People's Republic of Xaniany departed this region for The East Pacific. * 4 hours ago: FlagThe Confederacy of Bamababe arrived from Allied States of EuroIslanders. * 4 hours ago: FlagThe Confederacy of Yacht Clubs arrived from The East Pacific. * 5 hours ago: FlagThe People's Republic of Xaniany arrived from The East Pacific. 00000 A World Power contains 283 nations as of 6:20 PM PDT, Wednesday, 23 April 2008. ![]() There were two guys working for the city. One would dig a hole -- he would dig, dig, dig. The other would come behind him and fill the hole -- fill, fill, fill. These two men worked furiously; one digging a hole, the other filling it up again. A man was watching from the sidewalk and couldn't believe how hard these men were working, but couldn't understand what they were doing. Finally he had to ask them. He said to the hole digger, "I appreciate how hard you work, but what are you doing? You dig a hole and your partner comes behind you and fills it up again!" The hole digger replied, "Oh yeah, must look funny, but the guy who plants the trees is sick today." ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But wait, there's more! As a final item this week, I have an interview with AP3 10! Tothe: You're an old member of AWP, recently returned after a long absence. Do you see any major changes in the region? AP3 10: In many ways no, AWP has retained its character and the fixtures, still is a member of the FRA and remains as welcoming as always. In other ways it has developed, growing in numbers and gaining political parties. As an ambassador to AWP (all I ever was before) I enjoyed my time here. Tothe: You seem to have been involved in the raider/defender interregional politics. Since AWP is a defender region, are there any insights you have regarding the invader mindset that we may not understand? How are targets chosen, and why are some invasions an overnight in-and-out job while others are long-term occupations? AP3 10: I have no experience of the invader mindset, finding it a destructive force in the game, the nearest I have come is my interactions with the leaders of the occupation forces who maintained the delegacy of my then home region. My recent history in Nova Imperium, a region which did take part in invasions was a mistake. My experience is much more tied to Defender Interegional Politics, where I have worked within the FRA Rangers,etc. Tothe: Nitty and Ranholn: Who's the bad guy? AP3 10: Nitty is great Ranholn is great Tothe: What do you think will be the biggest movie this year? Iron Man, Indiana Jones, Speed Racer, Price Caspian, Wall-E, and many other much-hyped films are coming soon. What are your favorites? AP3 10: I am not a frequent movie goer, but I will be interested in Indiana Jones, because i enjoyed the previous and Prince Caspian since I read the two books. Tothe: OK, time for a serious question again. Are the kittens making me less evil, or do they enhance my lunacy? AP3 10: Kittens are sweet, but I doubt their sweet enougth! |
| "Mighty little force is needed to control a man whose mind has been hoodwinked; contrariwise, no amount of force can control a free man, a man whose mind is free. No, not the rack, not fission bombs, not anything you can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him." ~ Robert A. Heinlein | |
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| Neasmyrna | 24 Apr 2008, 06:13 Post #2 |
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Good one!![]() I did edit your Author line though... I think that's a little more efficient than what you had... ![]() I missed the special alert section... but the interview with AP3 was great... I just got an idea... Once a month I can make a "State of the region" address and it can be put in here... that'd be pretty cool... ![]() Good work man! Thanks |
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| Kolinar | 24 Apr 2008, 08:18 Post #3 |
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Aww, I feel honored lol And good job
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| Numero Capitan | 24 Apr 2008, 12:04 Post #4 |
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That could actually be quite good! Sorry Tothe, I didnt see that you asked me until I was just signing off and I was in a big hurry, but you did a great job yourself. Thanks for another brilliant issue! |
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| ballypete | 24 Apr 2008, 18:47 Post #5 |
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Good read tothe Who needs torchy, lol
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| Lord Tothe | 24 Apr 2008, 19:12 Post #6 |
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*mock offended expression* How DARE you correct me, Neas! Really, I can see why multiple editors makes the paper project easier. Torchy does a lot to get this thing ready every week. |
| "Mighty little force is needed to control a man whose mind has been hoodwinked; contrariwise, no amount of force can control a free man, a man whose mind is free. No, not the rack, not fission bombs, not anything you can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him." ~ Robert A. Heinlein | |
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| Astern | 24 Apr 2008, 21:48 Post #7 |
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Good Job! Ranny delayed my posting here <_< |
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| Ranholn | 24 Apr 2008, 21:59 Post #8 |
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I did? wow ive gotten so good at moding i dont even know when i do it hahahah but really, I did? |
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| Astern | 24 Apr 2008, 22:09 Post #9 |
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i saw it seconds after he posted it <_< |
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| AP3 10 | 25 Apr 2008, 20:32 Post #10 |
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Great edition... When can i complete on my advert? |
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| Torchevon | 30 Apr 2008, 15:47 Post #11 |
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I'm offended bally. Great job tothe, high class edition. |
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| ballypete | 30 Apr 2008, 19:34 Post #12 |
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your really just laughing
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