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| Torchevon | 22 May 2008, 04:27 Post #1 |
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![]() Staff- Torchevon Lord Tothe GreekAmerican ![]() -"We tend to scoff at the beliefs of the ancients. But we can't scoff at them personally, to their faces, and this is what annoys me." -Jack Handey ![]() Thursday: cloudy with a stiff breeze toward evening. High 74, low 65. Friday: Rain. 20mph winds from the NW. High 67, low 60. Saturday: Rain with a chance of hail. 15 mph W wind, High 64, low 56. Sunday: Cloudy with scattered showers. Winds from the Southwest up to 20 mph. High 60, low 53. Monday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. 10 mph winds from the south. High 62, low 53. Tuesday: Partly sunny with 10mph winds. High 64, low 56. Wednesday: Sunny and cool, with a very light breeze from the south. High 62, low 58. ![]() The discussions happening as a lead up to the delegate elections are heating up. If you happen to have any questions for the delegates, be sure to post them. the people currently running for the position of WA deleate are: Southern Senator Ranholn, our current WA Delegate Biain the First, and RDF member Lord Tothe. Nominations for the 2008 AWP awards are heppening. Have a nomination for a category or something you believe should be a category? Be sure to post it up and let everyone know. If your interested in taking a more military approach to the NS world then sign up for the Regional Defence Force. Contact Minister of Defence Numero Capitan. Recruiting for a region is a very important job. Help your region grow by becoming a recruiter. Contact Neasmyrna or Numero Capitan for more details. ![]() Prevention of Torture A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights. Category: Human Rights Strength: Strong Proposed by: Quintessence of Dust Description: The World Assembly, Recognising the universal right to freedom from cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, Deeming torture to constitute such treatment, Consequently moving quickly to enact strong prohibitions on torture within international law, Declares: 1. ‘Torture’ is defined as an act of intentionally inflicting pain, severe discomfort or suffering on a person for the purposes of intimidation, coercion, personal punishment or interrogation, or to extract information, confession or concession to demands from them or any other person, where committed with the approval or assistance of a government official or person acting in such capacity. 2. Such acts include, but are not limited to: -Physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, -Forced maintenance of physically uncomfortable positions, such as stress positions or forced standing, -Sensory deprivation, such as prolonged confinement to dark quarters and or use of a hood during interrogation, -Subjection to intrusive noise, such as noise that is continuous or excessively loud, -Sleep deprivation, -Deprivation of adequate food and drink, -Denial of necessary medical care, -Denial of right to religious observance, -Attempts to reduce physical or mental capacity, even where not causing pain or severe discomfort or suffering. 3. Torture is designated a crime against humanity, and its commission, including assistance in such commission or threats thereof, is to be designated a heinous crime under national and international law. 4. No member nation may enact or provide assistance towards the extradition, rendition, deportation, exile or other refoulement of a person to a jurisdiction where there is probable cause to believe they would be subjected to torture. 5. Member nations shall prohibit torture and attempts to commit torture, and shall treat such acts as criminal offences, including legal penalties reflecting the severity of such crimes. 6. Member nations shall take effective action to prevent acts of torture within their jurisdiction. 7. Member nations may not invoke extraordinary circumstances, such as armed conflict, state of emergency or civil unrest, to justify acts of torture. 8. An order to commit torture is a manifestly illegal order, and must be refused; such orders may be disobeyed without fear of legal penalty. Coercion may be considered as a mitigating circumstance in the prosecution of acts of torture committed by subordinates following orders. 9. The training of military and law enforcement personnel, those responsible for those held in detention, and any other persons having responsibility for persons facing interrogation, criminal investigation or detention shall include instruction on the obligation not to perform torture. 10. Any person making an accusation of torture within any member nation’s jurisdiction has the right to impartial investigation thereof. 11. If there is an accusation or probable cause exists to believe that an act of torture has been committed, the competent authorities will proceed properly and immediately to conduct an investigation into the case, and to initiate the corresponding criminal process. 12. Victims of torture have the right to suitable compensation, including the coverage of all medical expenses incurred as a result of torture. 13. Evidence obtained by torture shall be inadmissible in legal proceedings, except as evidence against persons accused of having obtained it by torture. Votes For: 5,861 Votes Against: 3,597 [Delegate Votes] Voting Ends: Thu May 22 2008 ![]() The Techno Union of Kelh "Kill your idols and find your inner Übermensch" Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy Civil Rights: Excellent Economy: Frightening Political Freedoms: Few Location: 00000 A World Power Regional Influence: Eminence Grise The Techno Union of Kelh is a massive, socially progressive nation, renowned for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 11.279 billion 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. There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded individuals is effectively ruled by the Department of 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 industry, followed by Uranium Mining and Gambling. Citizens are permitted to carry concealed handguns, a National Academy regulates grammar and usage, drunk drivers are sentenced to death, and the government has implemented minimum wage laws. 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 66th in the world for Largest Information Technology Sector. 2 minutes ago: The Eternal Twilight of Torchevon arrived from The Rejected Realms. 81 minutes ago: The United States of Gostynin arrived from Lazarus. 4 hours ago: The Empire of Grottofall arrived from Selva Amazonia. 4 hours ago: The Empire of Grottofall departed this region for Selva Amazonia. 7 hours ago: The Republic of Wwwampy departed this region for European Union. 7 hours ago: The Empire of Seizaria departed this region for Lazarus. 8 hours ago: The Disputed Territories of Jiggajiggastan arrived from 000000000000000 Champion World. 9 hours ago: The United Socialist States of Scawlbourne ceased to exist. 9 hours ago: The United States of Nearrod ceased to exist. 9 hours ago: The Kingdom of Archanistania ceased to exist. 00000 A World Power contains 252 nations as of 12:13 AM on 5/22/08 Forum Pop Info Our members have made a total of 38,211 posts We have 308 registered members The newest member is Apollica Most users ever online was 13 on Mar 14 2008, 11:16 PM Top Ten Posters The Many Puppets of Nittshatta - 7,342 Neasmyrna - 6,166 greekamerican - 4,308 Rucket - 3,115 lord tothe - 2,414 Numero Capitan - 2,174 ballypete - 1,836 Torchevon - 1,643 Ranholn - 1,367 Biain the First - 1,265 ![]() A man dies and goes to Heaven. He gets to meet GOD and asks GOD if he can ask him a few questions. "Sure," GOD says, "Go right ahead". "OK," the man says. "Why did you make women so pretty?" GOD says, "So you would like them." "OK," the guy says. "But how come you made them so beautiful?" "So you would LOVE them", GOD replies. The man ponders a moment and then asks, "But why did you make them such airheads?" GOD says, "So they would love you!" -------------------------- One day while walking down the street a highly successful executive woman was tragically hit by a bus and she died. Her soul arrived up in heaven where she was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter himself. "Welcome to Heaven," said St.Peter. "Before you get settled in though, it seems we have a problem. You see, strangely enough, we've never once had an executive make it this far and we're not really sure what to do with you." "No problem, just let me in." said the woman. "Well, I'd like to, but I have higher orders. What we're going to do is let you have a day in Hell and a day in Heaven and then you can choose whichever one you want to spend an eternity in." "Actually, I think I've made up my mind...I prefer to stay in Heaven", said the woman. "Sorry, we have rules..." And with that St. Peter put the executive in an elevator and it went down-down-down to hell. The doors opened and she found herself stepping out onto the putting green of a beautiful golf course. In the distance was a country club and standing in front of her were all her friends - fellow executives that she had worked with and they were all dressed in evening gowns and cheering for her. They ran up and kissed her on both cheeks and they talked about old times. They played an excellent round of golf and at night went to the country club where she enjoyed an excellent steak and lobster dinner. She met the Devil who was actually a really nice guy (kinda cute) and she had a great time telling jokes and dancing. She was having such a good time that before she knew it, it was time to leave. Everybody shook her hand and waved good- bye as she got on the elevator. The elevator went up-up-up and opened back up at the Pearly Gates and found St. Peter waiting for her. "Now it's time to spend a day in heaven," he said. So she spent the next 24 hours lounging around on clouds and playing the harp and singing. She had a great time and before she knew it her 24 hours were up and St. Peter came and got her. "So, you've spent a day in hell and you've spent a day in heaven. Now you must choose your eternity," he said. The woman paused for a second and then replied, "Well, I never thought I'd say this, I mean, Heaven has been really great and all, but I think I had a better time in Hell." So St. Peter escorted her to the elevator and again she went down-down-down back to Hell. When the doors of the elevator opened she found herself standing in a desolate wasteland covered in garbage and Filth. She saw her friends were dressed in rags and were picking up the garbage and putting it in sacks. The Devil came up to her and put his arm around her. "I don't understand," stammered the woman, "yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a country club and we ate lobster and we danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland of garbage and all my friends look miserable." The Devil looked at her and smiled. "Yesterday we were recruiting you; today you're staff." From ballypete: DORMITORY: When you rearrange the letters: DIRTY ROOM PRESBYTERIAN: When you rearrange the letters: BEST IN PRAYER ASTRONOMER: When you rearrange the letters: MOON STARER DESPERATION: When you rearrange the letters: A ROPE ENDS IT THE EYES: ! When you rearrange the letters: THEY SEE GEORGE BUSH: When you rearrange the letters: HE BUGS GORE THE MORSE CODE : When you rearrange the letters: HERE COME DOTS SLOT MACHINES: When you rearrange the letters: CASH LOST IN ME ANIMOSITY: When you rearrange the letters: IS NO AMITY ELECTION RESULTS: When you rearrange the letters: LIES - LET'S RECOUNT SNOOZE ALARMS: When you rearrange the letters: ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S A DECIMAL POINT: When you rearrange the letters: IM A DOT IN PLACE THE EARTHQUAKES: When you rearrange the letters: THAT QUEER SHAKE ELEVEN PLUS TWO: When you rearrange the letters: TWELVE PLUS ONE : SCHOOLMASTER: When you rearrange the letters: THE CLASSROOM AND FOR THE GRAND FINALE: MOTHER-IN-LAW: When you rearrange the letters: WOMAN HITLER ![]()
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| Numero Capitan | 22 May 2008, 12:45 Post #2 |
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Bravo! I Loved the jokes section this week Although Todd won't be happy with Greek
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| greekamerican | 22 May 2008, 18:13 Post #3 |
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why? did he copyright it?
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| Neasmyrna | 22 May 2008, 18:35 Post #4 |
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nice...
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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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| ballypete | 24 May 2008, 21:03 Post #5 |
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Well done again
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