North Republic Industries
Issue #45
The Messenger
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General Elections
The
December General Elections are now concluded. In a stunning play of
events CDLand was the sole candidate for Chancellor, only registering
near the end of the time period. Thus does CDLand advance into a full
term with no opposition. The Senate races were a tad different. The
competitors and their results - Dwayne Overbey (FP-NAC) 8; Emerstari
(I-DC) 1 (3.1%); JD Drakan (RP-BUX) 7 (21.9%); Nicolas Drakan (RP-BUX) 5
(15.6%); Regionia Wargrave (FP-NAC) 5 (15.6%); Vlaska (FP-NCR) 6
(18.8%). With this the new Senators are Dwayne, JD, and Vlaska. With
this the Republican Party has 3 Senators, the Freedom Party 2 (Tyfan has
since dropped out of the Freedom Party). Death to Sanity Party has 1. The Speaker race was also interesting with Vlaska of the Freedom Party taking on incumbent Obito Uchiha of the Republican Party. The Vote was 4 to 1 in favor of Obito Uchiha remaining Speaker, he chose to keep JD Drakan on as Speaker Pro-tempore.
Good luck to all those elected, and better luck next time to all those who weren't.
New Nominations
Senate Questioning
After Chancellor CDLand's nomination of Vlaska to the Supreme Court failed, the Senate went on recess for the Christmas holiday. This gave the Chancellor ample time to debate and think over his next nomination to replace the outgoing Georgiana. After the Senate came back from recess, Chancellor CDLand nominated Lewis Uchiha to the Supreme Court. Lewis Uchiha is known as a former Attorney General and Associate Justice having served in both roles multiple times. He was also known for writting "How to be a Lawyer" and also serving as Director of the Law program and teaching Law in the region for multiple years. He received only one question in his hearing process. He received the sigh of Associate Justice and Delegate Ryan Drakaen, but the confidence of other Senators. The vote was 5 to 0, with 1 abstaining. The Vote ayes were Obito Uchiha, JD Drakan, Dwayne Overbey, Tyrler Uchiha, and Blooscorn. Senator Pepe Drakan abstained from voting.
However that was not the only nomination to happen. Chief Justice Mytzonia's term was coming up and Chancellor CDLand decided to nominate Mytzonia so that he might continue his term. He was so far received two questions and the support of some senators. It is expected that he will be confirmed without much opposition.
While CDLand had a rocky start with his nominations, he has since seemed to recover and has nominated people that the Senate feels confident with.
TwentyUno, Goodbye NS and Hola RL?
CEO of TwentyUno Media Pepe Drakan has recently announced several new developments for the company, charting a new direction that it will take. TwentyUno.com has been redesigned and imagined and is now a completely Real Life based website. Pepe Drakan has also announced the end of TwentyUno Radio on Spreaker and future NationStates related programs. The end will come on January 22nd. With this it seems clear that TwentyUno Media is turning away from NS and turning to Real Life. TwentyUno Media and its past names have long been a staple of regional media, and a rival of North Republic Industries and The Messenger Media Company. However with TwentyUno leaving NS news behind will this spell the rise of an even greater North Republic Industries and the springing up of other media companies? Only time will tell. Even if TwentyUno stays around in the region it will be redesigned and focused on Real Life, a whole different market in the media industry. In many ways this is the end of era, if TwentyUno Media goes through with the changes like it has described.
Revival of RP?
People are attempting through various events to try and cause a revival of Role-play. Right now There is a new RP starting named the City-State of Tyrin which is centered around the happenings of a City-State named Tyrin. In it there are 4 great families and a couple other important factions. The Lords of the City, the Tyrins, only have 3 full blooded members left and are on the decline. The other factions smell blood and attempt to use this to take the throne. Chaos, planning, alliances, betrayal, and more to follow. There are also rumors at other attempts for new roleplay such as another Pokemon RP. Additionally Chancellor CDLand has formed a Committee on GovSim to develop ideas, a module, and see if it can get working again. Though that is still in R&D.
People are trying to get new and innovative RP to try and spark interest in the genre again after multiple failed attempts over the last several months, if not longer. Will these attempts save RP? Are we on the break of a revival? Only time will tell.
North Republic Industries
North Republic Industries returned from its hiatus on December 7th after CEO and Founder Lewis Uchiha returned to the region after a long break. Already the company has begun pumping and processing and moving out with new things and publishing new issues and episodes. CEO Lewis Uchiha stated earlier that he wanted to put more time and energy into the company and it's subsidiaries wishing to revitalize the economy as a whole. Indeed within hours of his return he put pressure on the government to reopen an area for general business subforums and he got it. The original decision to remove the Market section came from Regiona who was Chancellor at the time. However Chancellor CDLand brought it back.
The Messenger Media Company, the jewel of NRI, is already up and running again with new issues and episodes rolling out. The Messenger is making its comeback with this issue, the first of the New Year. TMMC hopes to get at least one Issue of The Messenger out per month, and the company is very excited for the 50th Issue which will be the first time a publication in the region has reached such a high number. Messenger TV has also made a comeback with Episode 13, and TMMC again hopes to get at least one episode out per month in 2018. Movie Talks has returned and after a good show of support in the latest episode, will be continued on. This will be published irregularly as it is dependent on Lewis Uchiha, host, watching a movie. Radio also has plans to make a comeback with Talks Over Tea and the Lewis and Daniel Show. Special Projects in the works may include Ohayocon Vlogging over the 3 days of the Convention. Of course other newspaper works, The Courier dealing with Real Life news, and The Daily Messenger will be worked on to various degrees. The Messenger Media Company though has expressed deep desire to create an anime related program but has yet to decide on a medium to put it on be it print, radio, or TV. This may expand to include other geek stuff such as video games, manga, and the such.
Other projects for North Republic Industries still in R&D include watching Anime Movies on certain dates, playing games such as Civ 5 and Crusader Kings II multiplayer. And other activities. However the company is still researching these options and if they would be popular.
Northern Survey Company will be sure to be asking some questions from time to time as the company feels the need to collect data about regional matters, government performance, elections, and also company matters.
North Republic Industries is always trying new ventures and ideas in order to maximize output and profit for the company and is always open to suggestions, feedback, and help. Please aid us in our efforts to revitalize the economy and Media.
Uchiha Clan Monopoly on Culture
The Uchiha Clan, the biggest family since the Drakans, to come on scene has staked out it's territory. They have made themselves known for their prowess in culture and have subsequently taken over most of the Department. Right now three out of four people in the Department of Culture are Uchiha. Namely they are Secretary Obito Uchiha, Director of Festivals and Roleplay Kounelli Uchiha, and Director of Records and History Lewis Uchiha. However their influence does not stop at just the department, another Uchiha has announced as part of the RP revival a new RP named the City-State of Tyrin, with lore, maps, and histories. Plus rumor has it that yet another Uchiha is planning another RP. However, their reach does not stop here. Two members are teachers at the University and the Uchiha have contributed significantly to the University Library, writing some 25 works.
While the Uchiha have taken over Culture and are acquiring a monopoly on it, they have not sat idly by with their newfound power and expertise. Earlier this month they put on the Star Wars Festival to celebrate the arrival of the latest Star Wars movie, the festival turned into a massive hit generating activity, and participation. Then they held the Christmas Festival which included events such as Secret Santa. Now there's a Pokemon Festival in the works planned for early January, and a Chinese New Year Festival planned in February. Even more is being planned and done behind closed doors in the Uchiha Mansion and the other estates owned by the Uchiha and its members.
Will the Uchiha expand their influence? Will they firm up their grasp of Culture? Will someone try and topple them? Questions yet to be answered but will be in time.
Culture/Opinion/Good Anime Section - Winter-time Edition!
Hello, Hello, Hello we are once again back for another addition to my favorite section. Remember that the names of the new ones are links to MyAnimeList were you can find more information, Synopsis, reviews, average score, Voice Actors, and more! Also I would be happy to talk about any series or movie that you might want to discuss. Once again I shall list the names of those I have done. Also Lewis and Daniel is always happy to talk about anime with you. Or if you need to know some anime sites just ask! This time you will also be getting a Summer time edition! I usually just copy and paste this part of the article. Tell me what else you want to see here! I used to just post anime I liked without reviewing it, so you will see a break in the list. Those after the break have been reviewed and those before haven't unless I put a (R) next to it. the (R) is not apart of the title like (TV) or (2005) might be. Also titles with (*) next to it are technically not anime.
Spice and Wolf (R)
Nodame Cantabile (R)
Code Geass
School Rumble (R)
Honey and Clover
Clannad (R)
Great Teacher Onizuka (R)
Eden of the East
Kimi ni Todoke (R)
Mushishi
Ah My Goddess (R)
Full Metal Panic
Trigun
Kino's Journey
ef - a tale of memories
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (R)
Toradora
K-On!
One Piece
Guin Saga
Sekirei
Rec (R)
Glass Mask (2005)
Durarara!!
Cowboy Bebop
Angel Beats!
Usagi Drop (R)
Itazura na Kiss
Kobato.
Ouran High School Host Club
Princess Jellyfish
Genshiken
Hanasaku Iroha
Skip Beat!
Kids on the Slope
Eureka Seven
Death Note
Black Lagoon
One Outs
Princess Tutu
Fullmetal Alchemist
Love Hina
Hyouka
Cross Game
Waiting in the Summer
Psycho-Pass
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Sword Art Online
Mirai Nikki (TV)
Crest of the Stars
Attack on Titan
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
Beck
Tari Tari
Kemono no Souja Erin
Gin no Saji
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha
Tokyo Godfathers
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Nodame Cantabile
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Log Horizon
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
The Wind Rises
Gingitsune
Nana
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Azumanga Daioh
Now and Then, Here and There
Berserk
Record of Lodoss War
Akira
The Vision of Escaflowne
Macross
The Seven Deadly Sins
Touch
Slayers
Fate/Zero
Redline
Garden of Words
Bartender
Kimagure Orange Road
Yotsuba&! (Manga)
Chocotto Sister
Gangsta.
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1
One Punch Man
Hikaru no Go
Boy and the Beast
Only Yesterday
Re:Life
Avatar: the Last Airbender (*)
New Game
New Game!
I first started watching this anime in my anime club at college, but I never finished it so I decided to go and watch it all the way through recently and then I went and watched it's sequel New Game!!. What I found was a sweet slice of life anime aimed more at an older audience which was refreshing.
The story revolves around Aoba a recent High School graduate who has decided to go into the work force rather than go on to college. She lands a job at her favorite game company Eagle Jump and is placed in the Character Design Team, as she wanted. Low and behold she's under her hero Yagami, Kou who was the Character Designer for Aoba's favorite game and series Fairy Stories. Now Aoba must overcome the challenges of work, life, and experience new things with a new job, coworkers, and friends.
The Story is actually really good, and I love the premise of it being set in a company. There are far too few slice of life anime dealing with work and college, and I relish the chance when I get to watch one especially as I get older and am myself in College and work. I do hope that more anime slice of life anime will be produced like this, because while I like High School slice of life just as much as the next guy, I want variety and more mature slice of life anime that falls closer to my age if not older. Besides the premise, the story overall I think works and is done fairly well. I loved watching the lives of these Characters and how they work, and live, etc. It also has a lot of comedic points to it which keeps it lighthearted for the most part.
The characters are also really well done, all are unique and well designed and developed. Aoba for instance is wonderful and so is her childhood friend Nene. Aoba's coworkers are just as interesting, exciting, and engaging. I felt like development wasn't reserved just for Aoba, but everyone on the team develops and progresses and grows as Characters. There wasn't really any character that I disliked, instead I found myself liking all of them and found relatable points throughout the Characters.
The art style is cute, but very well done. I didn't feel like the art slipped at any noticeable point to my knowledge, and was instead well done and performed. I very much enjoyed the art.
For the music, overall it was decently good. I wasn't a huge fan of the opening or ending for the first season. They weren't bad, but just not really good or stood out as amazing. I would say that the ending song was better than the opening's I tended to skip them most of the time. Now the opening for the second season New Game!! was much better and more enjoyable. The voice acting having watched the English Sub was very well done, I thought the voices matched up rather well and it sounded amazing.
The ending to the first season I thought was rather well done, a nice stopping point. The second season as well also stopped at a fairly nice point, but rather it left me wanting even more. Perhaps we might hope for a new season later with a possible time skip of several years or it could even pick up right after the second season left off. However the ending overall was decent.
Overall I really enjoyed by time watching New Game, both seasons. It has a few points that I'm not crazy about, and I do wish that there were some male characters in the anime even if they aren't working in the company but at the same time it was a very anime good anime and left me pleased. I really enjoyed it, and thought it was good.
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