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Much fresher food, The United States is a very strange melting pot of cultures and is a heavily consumerist based society. When you're busy working to consume freshness and quality aren't too much of a big deal but yeah, generally food is much more fresher, perhaps less mixed in and has its own identity in other places.

And ty, people have their taste, though many wouldn't disagree with you

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GOVERNMENT NEWS

Its still rumbling on, the discussions on the future of the government continue with a third potential change to the system rearing its head. With no end of the debates in sight it may be a hot topic for the next election series, especially as Premier Genstatum has gone on a LOA along with Vice Premier MatthewVinage.

The Roleplay Council has begun a "Technology Audit" with nations in TIO role playing in a modern tech setting there has been a few sneaky moves to add tech that may be beyond the scope of what is considered acceptable, therefore Technology Advisors DaveIronside and Hobbes have begun checking factbooks and making recommendations, so hide your orbital laser ray guns and DeathStars.

ROLEPLAY EVENTS UPDATE

NEUVA ARDIA SPREADING REVOLUTION It appears that the revolution machine of Neuva Ardia is now spreading into its former friend Vendosia. With revolutionaries arriving it will certainly be a situation to keep your eyes on.

LAKHVOZIAN OPEN FOR BUSINESS The nation of Lakhvozia has opened its borders for trade and seems keen to find new places for its exports. Any nation/business interested in setting up trade agreements should get in touch.

MUNDUS YOUTH CONVENTION The first ever meeting of young diplomats in Achkaerin is underway and all nations are encouraged to attend. So far people have arrived and taken their seats (if you still want in just turn up). The aim is to get more young people involved in international politics.

ROBOT WARS South Hills is hosting the world's first ever conference on the use of "Autonomous" weapons. Several influential nations have so far agreed to attend and talks are due to begin soon, its not to late to get involved.

MATERNA'S WRATH The War continues.....kind of. With nations now having boots on the ground and several key individuals having been captured, including the now "King" of Seaforth and his new bride. East Moreland remain the only conventional force inside Marseille, with Nueva Ardia's "Heart's and Mind's Campaign" running close by, meanwhile South Hills and Achkaerin have launched their coastal invasion or Normandy and Orleans. Now with a monsoon arriving it is likely things will be bogged down for a while.

ROKKENJIMA INVITES YOU ALL Keen to ensure an improvement of relations with a few nations the Empire of Rokkenjima have invited all nations for a visit, even Zachachevania are attending. This is a great opportunity to get to know one of the regions most influential nations.

FAITH MEETING The nation of East Moreland's spirtual leader, High Priestess Joanna Ironside, has invited Pope Frederick II of Transvaal to come visit East Moreland to view a site deemed holy by the pope with view to building a Church there.

BLOOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR With the deadly virus from Zimalia having now spread to more countries thanks to the Borlander terrorist group a useful lead has been found by Samsarah following the capture of an arms smuggler. With intelligence teams now meeting to exchange information it can only be a matter of time until the truth is discovered.


COMMONWEALTH TREATY ORGANISATION ROUND UP


ALL CHANGE AT THE CTO The regions version of the United Nations, the Commonwealth Treaty Organisation is entering its transition period. The first ever Secretary General Timothy Carpenter has reached the end of his term and stood down to be replaced by Rokkenjiman Charles Ofdensen. Meanwhile a new Security Council is being formed with East Moreland, Rokkenjima and Dartfordia as members, three seats remain vacant.

SPORTS ROUND UP

SIGN UP FOR THE WOMENS FOOTBALL The regions first ever Women's world Cup for football is due to begin soon, its open to everyone in the region so get involved. Just click on the link and sign up.

MEET THE CHARACTERS OF TIO

Name: Alexander Anselmo

Description: The Emperor of Rokkenjima and Prince of Littlebrook, part-time school teacher and former Manager of the Rokkenjiman National Football team. Married Beatrice in 2014 and has two children, Adriana and Lucius.

Question 1) What's your favorite pizza topping?

Hawaiian. Or meat feast. Or half and half.

Question 2) Sticking with food what's your food heaven and food hell?

My food heaven would be rare fillet steak, topped with triple peppercorn sauce and accompanied by thick spicy chips and…peas. The latter not being necessary. My food hell would be a beetroot and coleslaw salad..

Question 3) What was your favorite subject at school and why?

 think across the years my favourite subject was always history. I just…loved learning about what people had done throughout the ages and why things changed. Later on, as I got older, I definitely took an interest in politics — oh what am I saying, my favourite subject was sex ed. No matter what anyone says, a teenage kid's favourite lesson is always sex ed. Though history was a close second."

Question 4) Snog, Marry, Avoid: Renee Sandiego, Erin Osman and Jennifer Chasteen-Boyd? And again for King David Ironside, Archon Joshua Rhodes, Emperor Daryen Rhys

Um, I think I’d snog Renee. Err…I’d probably snog Joshua, too, but it’d need to be in front of Evanthe. I’d definitely marry Jennifer, and probably David, too – I heard he’s good with his sword. But I’d avoid Erin like the plague, and Daryen Rhys, I like the guy but he’s too…One Direction for me.

Question 5) You get to ask a genie one question. It doesn't matter what you ask, but you will get a 100% honest and truthful answer – what would you ask?

How can I be a better father and husband? Or does that count as two?

Question 6) At home what do you do to unwind?

Unwind? What does that mean? I’m an Emperor, Prince, teacher, husband and father of two young children. I’d love to be able to unwind. Though I’d probably spend the day on Reddit. Or porn. Or GTA.

Question 7) What are your favorite book and film?

Overall I’d say my favourite book and film series are the Harry Potter books – especially books 3 and 6. As for films…y’know that’d be Harry Potter again. Although standalone…I love Love, Actually at Christmas time, and of course nothing can beat Toy Story or How To Train Your Dragon.

Question Who do you consider to be your closest friends outside Rokkenjima?

Well…this is difficult because I dragged many of my friends from Dartfordia to Rokkenjima – Harry for example. He was the Foreign Secretary until he pointed a gun at Stalin…but then he came to Rokkenjima with me. I have a few friends from school and university I keep in touch with, including my ex-girlfriend who hated me at a point. I’ve got my sister, too — she’s amazing. But I s’pose outside my ‘circle’ I’ve made some good friendships with Jenny [Chasteen-Boyd], King David, the Azurewinds, and a…unique relationship with Joshua Rhodes.

Question 9) What possessed you to take up teaching?

I love it! It’s great. Even if the kids can be a pain in the proverbial, it’s great being able to open their eyes to the wonders and perils of the world. And also I needed a ‘real job’, apparently. But I enjoy it.

Question 10) What did it feel like to coach a team to the quarter finals of a World Cup?(even if your nation of birth did lose in the final)

Bloody awful. The experience nearly killed me. The lads were fantastic, as were the fans. But I didn’t let-up on my Imperial duties, so I was working 7am-11pm every day for nearly a month. As much as I love football and Rokkenjima, I don’t think I’ll be doing it again.

Question 11) What's it like to be married to the most powerful person on Mundus?

Interesting, definitely. I mean Beatrice is fantastic. The most wonderful person in the world. And she’s often portrayed very differently in the media than how she is in real-life. But I guess that comes with celebrity status. Overall it’s nice. I wouldn’t change it for the world. She’s the best person suited for the role of most powerful person on Mundus.

Question 12) What does it take for you to be serious about anything considering your high profile antics on several diplomatic visits?

I am serious about a lot of things. My family, for one. The internal political situation in Rokkenjima — most notably the recent change in its constitution. I take that, and similar matters in Dartfordia, very seriously. But honestly? Life shouldn’t be taken too seriously. I have the next seventy years to sit down and act like a diplomatic mastermind, so why should I do it now? So for as long as I’m a Consort and not a reigning monarch, I think I can kick back and have some fun. Though I’m very serious about flags. And people who insult Doctor Who. These sorts of people do not see happy Alex.

ROLEPLAY MEDIA ROUND UP

EMPERORS DAD BODY FOUND  rumor has it that the body of David Rhys has ben found near the Aedeon river in the south of Cohdinia, it is unsure, however as the body was burnt severely beyond recognition. A telephone, and a small stack of papers found nearby the body, however, suggest that it is David Rhys, former Emperor of Cohdinia and conspirator against the Cohdinian government, who had escaped from Blackwater Penitentiary last week after the transport containing him and three other prisoners had been attacked.

ANIMAL RIGHTS DECREE One of the most commented on news articles came from Rokkenjima. A decree was presented in which the First Empire has recognized dolphins, whales and elephants as "non-human persons worthy of rights, protection and respect." The Decree goes on to note "the societies, cultures and traditions these beings have shown, a capacity for compassion and alturism which is often extended to species other than their own, as well as the complex range of creativity and emotion shown by these beings. It is for these reasons that the First Empire recognizes the rights and liberties of Cetaceans, as well as those of elephants." The Decree went on to ban the "captivity of these beings for the purposes of entertainment," levying penalties similar to those of kidnapping and human trafficking to those who choose to ignore the ban. Many other nations then commented on the decree.

DIJEL'S RESPONSE New Rokkenjiman laws, seen as a landmark in the field of animal rights by some activists, are unlikely to precipitate widely, according to a recent government report on the matter

MIXED VIEWS IN DARTFORDIA ON THE MATTER Harold Saxon has today dismissed calls from the Green Party to follow in Rokkenjima’s footsteps and declare dolphins, whales and elephants as ‘Non-Human Persons.’ The fews comes as the latest Imperial Decree has sparked controversy across the world for its supposed heavy-handed approach towards those who own one of the listed animals.

TRANSVAAL CRITICAL President Van Brugge said that the new Rokkenjiman laws, which classifies Dolphins, Whales and Elephants as "Non-Human Persons" were. 'Entirely stupid and irrational and they run the risk of preventing political and world leaders from travailing across Mundus.

ACHKAERIN CALLS IT RIDICULOUS Senator Gayle of Achkaerin went on record saying "No one is disputing the intelligence of these lifeforms, scientific evidence while open to interpretation is founded in fact. Now while Rokkenjima's law is commendable in spirit it is a Rokkenjiman law that creates ridiculousness,"

IN OTHER NEWS NEUVA LEADERS GET IT ON Rumours have been confirmed that Tero Melos and Valencia San Miguel are dating, months after the divorce between Tero and Dulcea Melos. It was said the two bumped into eachother at Sexcon, an odd meeting place for government officials. From then the two hit it off.

PRINCE RECOVERING FROM HEART SURGERY Young Price Caspian has had major heart surgery because of his pre-existing genetic illness known as MSP. The Prince had a heart stent inserted but the two year old is said to be recovering well.

ECONOMIC CHANGE IN ZACHAEVANIA Since the Economic Revolution of one month ago, millions of small businesses, owned by the common man, have been formed leading to a thriving domestic economy, stimulated by the buying of enormous amounts of shares in these companies by the Proletariat, and by subsidies set up by the Communist Party.

RUMOURS OF STRIKES IN VENDOSIAThese rumors claim that some factory workers are striking to show their solidarity with the few remnants of the Red Miners that are still continuing their silly upheaval.

DOMINISCIUS IS BACK he Dominiscian Department of Diplomacy announced today that the government would be breaking the nearly year-long isolation of the nation from the outside world. After the signing of the KATAPULT treaty, which could have potentially committed Dominiscius to military engagements abroad, protests broke out across the nation.

SANTOS POSSIBLY IN DEEP TROUBLE Following leaked revelations that a terrorist attack in South Hills may have been an "inside" job President Santos is under pressure and possibly facing the prospect of a hearing against himself. Several key members of the South Hills intelligence community are also in the firing line.

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