JimBob Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) The Kanvers Broadcasting Corporation, (KBC) is proud to present this news feed. This news feed contains news, info and stats from or concerning Kanvers, or something that Kanvers has affected/ will affect Kanvers. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Blank_globe.svg/210px-Blank_globe.svg.png[/img] KBC News CURRENT HEADLINES NEW MEMORIAL TOWER SET TO BE CONSTRUCTED (Click on following link) [url]http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=85519[/url] - 5/5/2010 PRIME MINISTER MEETS WITH BONGOLIAN PRESIDENT (Click on following link) [url]http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=85556[/url] - 6/5/2010 GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES TAXATION TO DROP [b]Stories currently viewable below:[/b] KANVERS TO JOIN NADC - 7/5/2010 "BIG BROTHER" CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM GREEN-LIGHTED - 7/5/2010 PRIME MINISTER TRAVELS TO BOHOVIA FOR INTERNATIONAL GATHERING - 8/5/2010 [u]KANVERS TO JOIN NADC[/u] Yesterday, our Prime Minister once again travelled to the Redwind speech hall to give his latest speech. The Prime Minister announced that the Government had applied to have Kanvers join the North Atlantic Defense Coalition, or NADC. The announcement comes a full three years after all those in Kanvers over 18 were permitted to vote on whether or not to join the NADC. 64% of the voters voted for Kanvers to join, but after a number of problems, it is only now that the PM has finally again stated that he has applied to have Kanvers join. The application should be reviewed and either granted or denied within a week. As part of the deal for the join, the Government will receive £6,000,000 in donation money. The Minister of Finance has stated that the money will go to the Military, Healthcare, and Education departments. It was also hinted in a Government statement that some of the money will be used for technological development. [u]"BIG BROTHER" CRIME PREVENTION SCHEME GIVEN GREEN-LIGHT[/u] Two years after it was originally proposed, the "Big Brother" crime prevention system has finally been green-lighted by the government. The scheme will involve replacing all existing CCTV cameras in major public areas with full colour, rotation-capable cameras containing microphones. Any new cameras put into place after the switch would also have to be to this standard, and almost 1,000 new cameras have been confirmed for Pearlgrove City public areas alone. "This scheme will have a major impact on crime," the Minister of Crime and Policing stated in a press conference today. "For so long, our police forces have been crying out for such a system, and now it is in place, we are projecting drastic reduction in crime. These cameras will not only be able to see, but also hear life in the city, ensuring that any potential crimes are avoided." Bob Howard, a Civil Rights activist, has contested the introduction of these cameras, claiming "This is a proposterous invasion of privacy. Do we want cameras peeking at us, listening to our private conversations? Think of the teens, drunk, returning from a nightclub, flirting wildly with boyfriends and girlfriends. Think of OAPs, muttering about things as if noone can here. Think of the police officers, stuck behind a desk watching screens when they should be out there on the streets. This is a ludicrous and pathetic attempt to bring down crime. Today there are cameras being put in the streets; next they'll be peeking into our bedroom windows." When Mr Howard questioned the Minister of Crime and Policing, the Minister called the allegations "unfounded" and adding that "Mr Howard clearly needs to do his homework if he thinks we're listening in on conversations for the sake of being nosy. This isn't the Karma war, nor is it Axihechley. Perhaps Mr Howard would like to hand out sellotape to stick peoples mouths shut if he thinks we're here to ensure people aren't being rude about the Government." A television advert has already aired advertising the system; showing scenes of attempted crime being stopped after CCTV operators ensure police officers arrive on scene to prevent the crimes, generally in humourous ways, such as pulling up next to a car two youths are attempting steal and waving sarcastically at them. The advert ends with the slogan "The Big Brother Crime Prevention System - looking out for you". The Police Regulation Authority has commented that the system is not intended to replace police patrols, rather to supplement it. The authority added that the system was "more of a detterent than an actual stopper". [u]PRIME MINISTER TRAVELS TO BOHOVIA FOR GLOBAL GATHERING[/u] [i]From our reporter, updating live from Bohovia[/i] The Prime Minister has left Kanvers to travel to Lepage, capital city of Bohovia, for a global gathering exclusively for senior government officials from invited nations. The PM left in the new Prime Ministerial aircraft, an Airbus A350, at 1am, to travel all the way to the far-away country, a journey that would take 8 hours. The purpose of the gathering was to allow leaders of the world to meet and extend the hand of friendship; Improving diplomatic relations were high on the agenda and the meeting is especially important considering the recent wars around the Bohovian area. The A350 arrived in the main airport of the Bohovian capital at 10am Kanvers Mean Time, where the Prime Minister was welcomed in a glittering ceremony, with a red carpeted exit from the aircraft, in the glare of media cameras. A Bohovian official representative was there to welcome the PM, and the two shook hands before standing in front of their respective country flags for a photo shoots. Further shoots of this kind are expected to include the PM meeting with the Bohovian President. The representative and the PM were then driven away in a formal limousine; the Prime Minister was heard to laugh at seeing the vehicle and comment "There wasn't much point in bringing the XJ then!" Reffering to the black Jaguar XJ Prime Ministerial car which had been carried all the way from Kanvers in a military Chinook. The Prime Minister was taken to the Royal York Hotel, where he would wait until 2pm for the limo to arrive and take him to the Bohovian Presidential Palace, where the ceremony would begin at 3pm. He told reporters that he has "been made feel extremely welcome" and commenting that he "Is amazed at the fantastic hospitality I've encountered". He also told cameras that he was looking forward to an "exciting and diplomatic evening" during which he wishes to discuss key issues with global leaders, as well as hoping to "Have a great time". UPDATE: 2pm: The same Limousine which took the Prime Minister from the airport to the hotel has just picked up the PM. He will now be driven to the Presidential Palace, where he is expected to shake hands with the Bohovian President outside the palace for a photo shoot, before the event begins. UPDATE: 5pm: The initial opening speech has been made by the Bohovian President; the nation leaders have now been seated at a table and have been eating some fine food. The press are only permitted into the dining hall if they promise to focus video cameras on the host president and the nation leaders of their own countries; furthermore, cameras with flashes are not permitted and journalists may not ask questions. UPDATE: 5.15pm: The Prime Minister has just finished a speech. He stood up and adressed his fellow national leaders, and made his speech just in time for the KBC News programme, making it on to live television: "Gentlemen, ladies", he said, in his deep, measured, confident and calm voice. "I would like to offer my personal thanks to the very kind and hospitable people of Bohovia, and I would like to warmly inform you that every person seated here today is welcome to Kanvers at any time." He straightened his deep blue tie, his smart black suit remaining, as ever, creaseless. "We are here to extend the warm hand of diplomatic relations, in order to build a better future for all the people. We are here after recent wars; here to ensure that conflicts can be prevented in future. Today I made a decision, whether I should, or shouldn't, will, or won't, stand up today and make this speech. And now it is time we made a decision to ensure the fairest, and best future for all the people that do and will call our planet home. This is our chance to change the world we live in for the better. Today is our chance to declare our unanimous support for peace. We in Kanvers take no joy in war, but we do what needs be done. We must continue to voice our support for peace, but at the same time we must keep our nations secure. And we can only do this, my friends, in unity. And so, let us move forward into this new age. My nations motto - 'The door can only be opened once the spirit is free' - and now the door is open. It is time we take this step. Thank you." The Prime Minister's speech received applause, and is already being complemented around the globe. Immediately after the speech, the Bohovian President stood out of his seat and joined the dozens that were applauding the Prime Minister of Kanvers's speech. After the applause subsided the President made his way to the stage again. "Thank you very much, for that truely moving speech," was the remark the President made. A video was then shown promoting global peace. The Prime Minister's speech is receiving global acclaim. He is expected to repeat this speech, which was entirely improvised on-the-spot, after the ceremony, outside the Presidential Palace for the press that were not permitted inside. UPDATE: 7.15pm: The Prime Minister has endorsed the Bohovian Government's plans for a 'World Peace Conference' to take place every year, with any of the nations present at tonights event allowed to offer themselves as the host nation for the event one year. Reports suggest that the Prime Minister has stated that he would like Kanvers to host the event some time in the near future. This story will continue to be updated over the course of the event. Edited May 15, 2010 by JimBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JimBob Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 [quote name='JimBob' date='09 May 2010 - 12:47 PM' timestamp='1273409223' post='2292403'] The Kanvers Broadcasting Corporation, (KBC) is proud to present this news feed. This news feed contains news, info and stats from or concerning Kanvers, or something that Kanvers has affected/ will affect Kanvers. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Blank_globe.svg/210px-Blank_globe.svg.png[/img] KBC News CURRENT HEADLINES NEW MEMORIAL TOWER SET TO BE CONSTRUCTED (Click on following link) [url]http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=85519[/url] - 5/5/2010 PRIME MINISTER MEETS WITH BONGOLIAN PRESIDENT (Click on following link) [url]http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=85556[/url] - 6/5/2010 GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES TAXATION TO DROP [b]Stories currently viewable below:[/b] KANVERS TO JOIN NADC - 7/5/2010 "BIG BROTHER" CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM GREEN-LIGHTED - 7/5/2010 PRIME MINISTER TRAVELS TO BOHOVIA FOR INTERNATIONAL GATHERING - 8/5/2010 [u]KANVERS TO JOIN NADC[/u] Yesterday, our Prime Minister once again travelled to the Redwind speech hall to give his latest speech. The Prime Minister announced that the Government had applied to have Kanvers join the North Atlantic Defense Coalition, or NADC. The announcement comes a full three years after all those in Kanvers over 18 were permitted to vote on whether or not to join the NADC. 64% of the voters voted for Kanvers to join, but after a number of problems, it is only now that the PM has finally again stated that he has applied to have Kanvers join. The application should be reviewed and either granted or denied within a week. As part of the deal for the join, the Government will receive £6,000,000 in donation money. The Minister of Finance has stated that the money will go to the Military, Healthcare, and Education departments. It was also hinted in a Government statement that some of the money will be used for technological development. [u]"BIG BROTHER" CRIME PREVENTION SCHEME GIVEN GREEN-LIGHT[/u] Two years after it was originally proposed, the "Big Brother" crime prevention system has finally been green-lighted by the government. The scheme will involve replacing all existing CCTV cameras in major public areas with full colour, rotation-capable cameras containing microphones. Any new cameras put into place after the switch would also have to be to this standard, and almost 1,000 new cameras have been confirmed for Pearlgrove City public areas alone. "This scheme will have a major impact on crime," the Minister of Crime and Policing stated in a press conference today. "For so long, our police forces have been crying out for such a system, and now it is in place, we are projecting drastic reduction in crime. These cameras will not only be able to see, but also hear life in the city, ensuring that any potential crimes are avoided." Bob Howard, a Civil Rights activist, has contested the introduction of these cameras, claiming "This is a proposterous invasion of privacy. Do we want cameras peeking at us, listening to our private conversations? Think of the teens, drunk, returning from a nightclub, flirting wildly with boyfriends and girlfriends. Think of OAPs, muttering about things as if noone can here. Think of the police officers, stuck behind a desk watching screens when they should be out there on the streets. This is a ludicrous and pathetic attempt to bring down crime. Today there are cameras being put in the streets; next they'll be peeking into our bedroom windows." When Mr Howard questioned the Minister of Crime and Policing, the Minister called the allegations "unfounded" and adding that "Mr Howard clearly needs to do his homework if he thinks we're listening in on conversations for the sake of being nosy. This isn't the Karma war, nor is it Axihechley. Perhaps Mr Howard would like to hand out sellotape to stick peoples mouths shut if he thinks we're here to ensure people aren't being rude about the Government." A television advert has already aired advertising the system; showing scenes of attempted crime being stopped after CCTV operators ensure police officers arrive on scene to prevent the crimes, generally in humourous ways, such as pulling up next to a car two youths are attempting steal and waving sarcastically at them. The advert ends with the slogan "The Big Brother Crime Prevention System - looking out for you". The Police Regulation Authority has commented that the system is not intended to replace police patrols, rather to supplement it. The authority added that the system was "more of a detterent than an actual stopper". [u]PRIME MINISTER TRAVELS TO BOHOVIA FOR GLOBAL GATHERING[/u] [i]From our reporter, updating live from Bohovia[/i] The Prime Minister has left Kanvers to travel to Lepage, capital city of Bohovia, for a global gathering exclusively for senior government officials from invited nations. The PM left in the new Prime Ministerial aircraft, an Airbus A350, at 1am, to travel all the way to the far-away country, a journey that would take 8 hours. The purpose of the gathering was to allow leaders of the world to meet and extend the hand of friendship; Improving diplomatic relations were high on the agenda and the meeting is especially important considering the recent wars around the Bohovian area. The A350 arrived in the main airport of the Bohovian capital at 10am Kanvers Mean Time, where the Prime Minister was welcomed in a glittering ceremony, with a red carpeted exit from the aircraft, in the glare of media cameras. A Bohovian official representative was there to welcome the PM, and the two shook hands before standing in front of their respective country flags for a photo shoots. Further shoots of this kind are expected to include the PM meeting with the Bohovian President. The representative and the PM were then driven away in a formal limousine; the Prime Minister was heard to laugh at seeing the vehicle and comment "There wasn't much point in bringing the XJ then!" Reffering to the black Jaguar XJ Prime Ministerial car which had been carried all the way from Kanvers in a military Chinook. The Prime Minister was taken to the Royal York Hotel, where he would wait until 2pm for the limo to arrive and take him to the Bohovian Presidential Palace, where the ceremony would begin at 3pm. He told reporters that he has "been made feel extremely welcome" and commenting that he "Is amazed at the fantastic hospitality I've encountered". He also told cameras that he was looking forward to an "exciting and diplomatic evening" during which he wishes to discuss key issues with global leaders, as well as hoping to "Have a great time". UPDATE: 2pm: The same Limousine which took the Prime Minister from the airport to the hotel has just picked up the PM. He will now be driven to the Presidential Palace, where he is expected to shake hands with the Bohovian President outside the palace for a photo shoot, before the event begins. UPDATE: 5pm: The initial opening speech has been made by the Bohovian President; the nation leaders have now been seated at a table and have been eating some fine food. The press are only permitted into the dining hall if they promise to focus video cameras on the host president and the nation leaders of their own countries; furthermore, cameras with flashes are not permitted and journalists may not ask questions. UPDATE: 5.15pm: The Prime Minister has just finished a speech. He stood up and adressed his fellow national leaders, and made his speech just in time for the KBC News programme, making it on to live television: "Gentlemen, ladies", he said, in his deep, measured, confident and calm voice. "I would like to offer my personal thanks to the very kind and hospitable people of Bohovia, and I would like to warmly inform you that every person seated here today is welcome to Kanvers at any time." He straightened his deep blue tie, his smart black suit remaining, as ever, creaseless. "We are here to extend the warm hand of diplomatic relations, in order to build a better future for all the people. We are here after recent wars; here to ensure that conflicts can be prevented in future. Today I made a decision, whether I should, or shouldn't, will, or won't, stand up today and make this speech. And now it is time we made a decision to ensure the fairest, and best future for all the people that do and will call our planet home. This is our chance to change the world we live in for the better. Today is our chance to declare our unanimous support for peace. We in Kanvers take no joy in war, but we do what needs be done. We must continue to voice our support for peace, but at the same time we must keep our nations secure. And we can only do this, my friends, in unity. And so, let us move forward into this new age. My nations motto - 'The door can only be opened once the spirit is free' - and now the door is open. It is time we take this step. Thank you." The Prime Minister's speech received applause, and is already being complemented around the globe. Immediately after the speech, the Bohovian President stood out of his seat and joined the dozens that were applauding the Prime Minister of Kanvers's speech. After the applause subsided the President made his way to the stage again. "Thank you very much, for that truely moving speech," was the remark the President made. A video was then shown promoting global peace. The Prime Minister's speech is receiving global acclaim. He is expected to repeat this speech, which was entirely improvised on-the-spot, after the ceremony, outside the Presidential Palace for the press that were not permitted inside. UPDATE: 7.15pm: The Prime Minister has endorsed the Bohovian Government's plans for a 'World Peace Conference' to take place every year, with any of the nations present at tonights event allowed to offer themselves as the host nation for the event one year. Reports suggest that the Prime Minister has stated that he would like Kanvers to host the event some time in the near future. This story will continue to be updated over the course of the event. [/quote] What does everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 OOC: It's not bad. Sounds just like how a real news station would cover such events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 [quote name='Subtleknifewielder' date='15 May 2010 - 09:19 PM' timestamp='1273958352' post='2299052'] OOC: It's not bad. Sounds just like how a real news station would cover such events. [/quote] OOC: Well, thanks. I do write fiction and produce a newsletter monthly, so I love to imagine and act the reporter - so hopefully many good stories to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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