<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813</id><updated>2011-08-17T13:47:27.035Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>138</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-1829183174950193169</id><published>2010-03-29T07:38:00.000Z</published><updated>2010-03-29T07:38:32.806Z</updated><title type='text'>TSP Election Craziest Candidate Interview</title><summary type='text'>Candidate Interview - Curlyhoward

Running for the position of Craziest...

To enable complete impartiality, SPOT will provide all of the candidates with the same questions and provide their responses in the order in which they declared their intention to run for office...
What is your campaign built upon?..
A huge pile of poop.

Do you have a campaign mascot?..
Yes. I call him 'Mighty Joe Hung'.</summary><link rel='related' href='http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/theSPacific/index.php?showtopic=9127' title='TSP Election Craziest Candidate Interview'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=1829183174950193169' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1829183174950193169'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1829183174950193169'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2010/03/tsp-election-craziest-candidate.html' title='TSP Election Craziest Candidate Interview'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/S628qkmIvaI/AAAAAAAABXY/9OXF52_PHZg/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-5529182678964322012</id><published>2010-03-22T23:57:00.000Z</published><updated>2010-03-22T23:57:01.970Z</updated><title type='text'>TSP Election MoS Candidate Interview</title><summary type='text'>Candidate Interview - Daytime to Night


Running for the position of Minister of Security...


To enable complete impartiality, SPOT will provide all of the candidates with the same questions and provide their responses in the order in which they declared their intention to run for office... 

SPOT: Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the members of The South Pacific…

Well, I'm Daytime</summary><link rel='related' href='http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/theSPacific/index.php?showtopic=9127' title='TSP Election MoS Candidate Interview'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=5529182678964322012' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5529182678964322012'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5529182678964322012'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2010/03/tsp-election-mos-candidate-interview.html' title='TSP Election MoS Candidate Interview'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/S6gBtQwrJ3I/AAAAAAAABXI/gCNAi0b5tfg/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-1188584430257702020</id><published>2010-03-22T10:23:00.000Z</published><updated>2010-03-22T10:23:53.840Z</updated><title type='text'>TSP Election MoJ Candidate Interview</title><summary type='text'>Candidate Interview - Dyr Nasad


Running for the position of Minister of Justice... 
  
To enable complete impartiality, SPOT will provide all of the candidates with the same questions and provide their responses in the order in which they declared their intention to run for office... 


SPOT: Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the members of The South Pacific…

Well, I'm Dyr Nasad, I</summary><link rel='related' href='http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/theSPacific/index.php?showtopic=9127' title='TSP Election MoJ Candidate Interview'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=1188584430257702020' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1188584430257702020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1188584430257702020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2010/03/tsp-election-moj-candidate-interview.html' title='TSP Election MoJ Candidate Interview'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/S6dDs2EwlSI/AAAAAAAABW8/bxJTOhmDocA/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-582675189029454674</id><published>2010-03-20T07:27:00.000Z</published><updated>2010-03-20T07:27:05.835Z</updated><title type='text'>TSP Election PM Candidate Interview - Sedge</title><summary type='text'>Candidate Interview - Sedge
Running for the position of Prime Minister...


To enable complete impartiality, SPOT will provide all of the candidates with the same questions and provide their responses in the order in which they declared their intention to run for office...

SPOT: Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the members of The South Pacific…
I'm Sedge, probably best known for my </summary><link rel='related' href='http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/theSPacific/index.php?showtopic=9127' title='TSP Election PM Candidate Interview - Sedge'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=582675189029454674' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/582675189029454674'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/582675189029454674'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2010/03/tsp-election-pm-candidate-interview.html' title='TSP Election PM Candidate Interview - Sedge'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/S6R301vP39I/AAAAAAAABWs/rtEk_h7b6_g/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-8233458167038560249</id><published>2010-03-19T10:33:00.000Z</published><updated>2010-03-19T10:33:45.812Z</updated><title type='text'>TSP Election MoR Candidate Interview - Todd McCloud</title><summary type='text'>Candidate Interview - Todd McCloud
Running for the position of Minister of the Region...


To enable complete impartiality, SPOT will provide all of the candidates with the same questions and provide their responses in the order in which they declared their intention to run for office...


SPOT: Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the members of The South Pacific…

I am Todd McCloud, (</summary><link rel='related' href='http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/theSPacific/index.php?showtopic=9127' title='TSP Election MoR Candidate Interview - Todd McCloud'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=8233458167038560249' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8233458167038560249'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8233458167038560249'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2010/03/tsp-election-mor-candidate-interview.html' title='TSP Election MoR Candidate Interview - Todd McCloud'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/S6NQMgEm8hI/AAAAAAAABWk/nVtv2Ga0Py0/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-7648969787070352853</id><published>2010-03-15T14:49:00.002Z</published><updated>2010-03-15T15:03:37.349Z</updated><title type='text'>TSP Cabinet Elections</title><summary type='text'> Roll up!..Roll up!..It's Election Time...The South Pacific Cabinet Elections are underway...Major Changes already guaranteed with long serving Ministers stepping down...Not only is it your chance to exercise your democratic right as a member of The South Pacific and cast your votes for the next serving Cabinet, but also your chance to stand for election in what is billed as the most open </summary><link rel='related' href='http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/theSPacific/index.php?showtopic=9123' title='TSP Cabinet Elections'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=7648969787070352853' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7648969787070352853'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7648969787070352853'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2010/03/tsp-cabinet-elections.html' title='TSP Cabinet Elections'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/S55JWDlSP6I/AAAAAAAABWE/u8bJqB8Jry0/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-7730130774874756749</id><published>2009-03-30T12:41:00.003Z</published><updated>2009-03-30T12:45:02.359Z</updated><title type='text'>1001 Fudgetopian Nights</title><summary type='text'>1001 Fudgetopian Nights...Celebrating 1000 days of Fudge's Delegacy...The South Pacific honours it's longest serving Delegate (1000 days and counting) by hosting a number of 'special events' over the coming week...The actual date of the 1000 day rule is March 31st 2009 and will see Fudge reach an historic landmark...It was feared that this would prompt an avalanche of all things 'Hoff &amp; Hawaiian </summary><link rel='related' href='http://z1.invisionfree.com/forums/theSPacific/index.php?showforum=170' title='1001 Fudgetopian Nights'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=7730130774874756749' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7730130774874756749'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7730130774874756749'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2009/03/1001-fudgetopian-nights_30.html' title='1001 Fudgetopian Nights'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdC4nEsatCI/AAAAAAAABA8/0e30x9PERkY/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-1183450641812831421</id><published>2008-03-12T14:59:00.003Z</published><updated>2008-03-12T15:23:34.274Z</updated><title type='text'>New Member Commission</title><summary type='text'>SPOT's Predictions Confirmed...Kloister, Prime Minister of TSP, has today published the proposed framework for a New Member Commission (NMC)...Following debate in the Cabinet forum, the proposal was considered mature enough to place in the public domain for review and comment...In a move to galvanise the membership of the region, the NMC is seeking to uphold the following 3 key principles:1. </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=1183450641812831421' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1183450641812831421'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1183450641812831421'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-member-commission.html' title='New Member Commission'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp2.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/R9fwUXskAhI/AAAAAAAAAVk/FG4ojJ-JVmQ/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-5095529765971450086</id><published>2008-03-11T10:21:00.003Z</published><updated>2008-03-11T10:24:03.491Z</updated><title type='text'>New Member Initiative</title><summary type='text'> Cabinet At Work!..Following on from our early reports on Wed 5th March, SPOT can exclusively reveal that The South Pacific Cabinet are engaged in discussions to launch a new ‘official group’ that will focus on specific issues relating to and in support of new members. It is believed that underpinning this scheme are several key principles associated with the retention and activity of new </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=5095529765971450086' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5095529765971450086'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5095529765971450086'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-member-initiative.html' title='New Member Initiative'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/R9ZdQXskAgI/AAAAAAAAAVc/pdcAiSdoT3g/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-7838800608392996135</id><published>2008-03-11T10:00:00.002Z</published><updated>2008-03-11T10:07:36.064Z</updated><title type='text'>Elections Long Overdue</title><summary type='text'> Extended Terms for Cabinet!..The democratic process in The South Pacific appears to have temporarily stalled. The last elections, in which the current members of the Cabinet were elected to office, were held back in August 2007.With elections scheduled to take place every 4 months, SPOT have contacted the independent Election Commission (EC) to find out exactly what has been going on…SPOT: Can </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=7838800608392996135' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7838800608392996135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7838800608392996135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/03/elections-long-overdue.html' title='Elections Long Overdue'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/R9ZYeXskAfI/AAAAAAAAAVU/kPBbJ2FrONg/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-9039771060161473300</id><published>2008-03-05T10:45:00.002Z</published><updated>2008-03-05T10:58:38.219Z</updated><title type='text'>Endorsement Seeker Ejected</title><summary type='text'>Eucalypti Contravenes Law of Succession...Earlier this morning Fudgetopia, Delegate of The South Pacific, took steps to eject the UN Nation of Eucalypti from the region for the period of one update. Thus ensuring that their endorsement count was reset to zero.It is understood that following Eucalypti's breach of the permitted amount of endorsements (50%) and the fact that they were ineligible to </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=9039771060161473300' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/9039771060161473300'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/9039771060161473300'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/03/endorsement-seeker-ejected.html' title='Endorsement Seeker Ejected'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp2.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/R856PxEvI-I/AAAAAAAAAVM/DM7Haow6gC0/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-9031323332280432903</id><published>2008-03-05T10:32:00.006Z</published><updated>2008-03-05T11:00:26.723Z</updated><title type='text'>Spring Cleaning</title><summary type='text'>TSP Forum Changes…The South Pacific Forum has undergone a few cosmetic changes over the past week. Administrators have taken steps to make the board more intuitive and welcoming to new members and chop away some of the ‘dead-wood’.The changes were sparked by the arrival of Todd McCloud, who ignited interesting discussion about how new members perceive the forum and the potential stumbling blocks </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=9031323332280432903' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/9031323332280432903'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/9031323332280432903'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/03/spring-cleaning.html' title='Spring Cleaning'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp3.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/R853qBEvI9I/AAAAAAAAAVE/uJ6-Q0a3EXE/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-8081228573321280235</id><published>2008-03-04T13:11:00.004Z</published><updated>2008-03-05T10:32:10.981Z</updated><title type='text'>Charter Amendment Passes</title><summary type='text'>Voting Changes...The Assembly of The South Pacific has voted to amend the Charter. The change means that a minimum number of votes are no longer required for a bill to be passed and included on the statute.The vote passed with 12 voting in favour (80%) and 3 against (20%)Previously, 14 votes were required as a minimum (referred to in the Charter as a ‘quorum’); otherwise a bill was automatically </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=8081228573321280235' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8081228573321280235'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8081228573321280235'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/03/charter-amendment-passes-voting-changes.html' title='Charter Amendment Passes'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/R81K12JaETI/AAAAAAAAAU8/O__9GBIeW7k/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-4428173272637935301</id><published>2008-03-04T00:00:00.003Z</published><updated>2008-03-04T00:17:47.324Z</updated><title type='text'>Delegacy Challenge Fades...</title><summary type='text'>Contenders Withdraw...The South Pacific has seen two challengers for the Delegacy come and go over the past few days. The DOOP and Thonex (aka Vrtbovska Zahrada) declared their intentions to formally challenge Fudgetopia, the long standing Delegate of the region, with neither seeing their campaigns through to a conclusion.     It is believed that The Ministry of Security became aware of both </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=4428173272637935301' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/4428173272637935301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/4428173272637935301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/03/delegacy-challenge-fades.html' title='Delegacy Challenge Fades...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/R8ySOWJaESI/AAAAAAAAAU0/Dbim7d_CTFM/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-5874848604269101046</id><published>2008-02-06T12:47:00.000Z</published><updated>2008-02-06T12:59:41.127Z</updated><title type='text'>The king resigns, long live the king!</title><summary type='text'> After reigning for a year, Dezzland resigned as King of Lazarus. As reason for his resignation he stated " I haven't been quite as active as I'd like to have been and the position needs new blood. We've done so much the last year and I'm sure Lazarus will continue to prosper." Second in command (Seneschal) Northern Chittowa has taken over as King. In his crowning speech, Northern Chittowa has </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=5874848604269101046' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5874848604269101046'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5874848604269101046'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2008/02/king-resigns-long-live-king.html' title='The king resigns, long live the king!'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-7413892865594933260</id><published>2007-10-25T12:47:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-10-25T12:58:06.031Z</updated><title type='text'>It's a 'YES' vote</title><summary type='text'>Assembly Vote 'Yes' to Disclosure of Classified Material...The vote, which closed late last night, just made the required quorum, attracting 15 votes in total, 1 more than the required 14...Only 2 of those votes were not in favour...We wait to see how this law will work in practice, and SPOT will bring you the details of the first requests to hit the Prime Minister's Office...Will this lead to a </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=7413892865594933260' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7413892865594933260'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7413892865594933260'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/10/its-yes-vote.html' title='It&apos;s a &apos;YES&apos; vote'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp3.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RyCRgcdgYGI/AAAAAAAAAT8/vWvk4loEZew/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-8901507757290282880</id><published>2007-10-22T14:28:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-10-22T14:43:12.997Z</updated><title type='text'>Disclosure Bill Needs Support</title><summary type='text'>Slow Last Lap for Disclosure Bill...With only 2 days left for members of The South Pacific to vote on the 6 Month Disclosure Bill, it is still considerably below the level needed for it to be accepted into Law...The minimum number of votes required is a quorum of 14, (it currently has 9) with at least 60% being in favour...Kloister, the Prime Minister has been vocal in his attempts to encourage </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=8901507757290282880' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8901507757290282880'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8901507757290282880'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/10/disclosure-bill-needs-support.html' title='Disclosure Bill Needs Support'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/Rxy0zXex81I/AAAAAAAAAT0/BFbFMPv0wOM/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-4405061030261523015</id><published>2007-10-17T09:44:00.001Z</published><updated>2007-10-17T09:52:09.945Z</updated><title type='text'>Disclosure Rule Up For Vote</title><summary type='text'>Assembly to vote on the declassification of government material...Members of The South Pacific are being asked to cast their votes regarding a law, which has been under discussion for the past week, to release historical government information into the public domain...In order for the bill to pass into law, a quorum of 14 votes is required with a minimum of 60% in favour of the bill...Exit polls </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=4405061030261523015' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/4405061030261523015'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/4405061030261523015'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/10/disclosure-rule-up-for-vote.html' title='Disclosure Rule Up For Vote'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp3.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RxXZo3ex80I/AAAAAAAAATs/PcwDn-s0JZ4/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-2976158505312019261</id><published>2007-10-09T13:56:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-10-09T14:09:18.650Z</updated><title type='text'>Classified Material Up For Grabs</title><summary type='text'>Cabinet chit-chat could become public knowledge...In an unprecedented move, a draft bill has been placed before The South Pacific Assembly that could allow for the declassification of previously classified information...Provisionally entitled the '6 Month Disclosure Rule', it aims to further enhance the communication between government and the general membership...Something that has been on the </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=2976158505312019261' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/2976158505312019261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/2976158505312019261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/10/classified-material-up-for-grabs.html' title='Classified Material Up For Grabs'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RwuJf3ex8mI/AAAAAAAAARc/ozDcNwjMBeE/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-5249656900974412909</id><published>2007-10-02T12:15:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-10-02T12:28:38.307Z</updated><title type='text'>Deputy PM Appointed</title><summary type='text'>Region's No.2 Appointed...The appointment of Somniloquence as Deputy Prime Minister of The South Pacific has been met with warmness and cuddles from the membership...A relative newcomer to the region, joining on 6th February 2007, Somni has quickly ingratiated themselves into the intelligence and security fraternity of the region, gaining many plaudits from those 'in the know'...This move into </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=5249656900974412909' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5249656900974412909'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5249656900974412909'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/10/deputy-pm-appointed.html' title='Deputy PM Appointed'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RwI203ex8lI/AAAAAAAAARU/mnj6bY7bKKk/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-5110293094716799634</id><published>2007-09-19T11:40:00.001Z</published><updated>2007-09-19T11:58:40.154Z</updated><title type='text'>Assembly Action</title><summary type='text'>Proposals Placed in Assembly for Member Consultation...The Cabinet have certainly not wasted any time of this new period of government...Getting off to a flying start with numerous proposals being outlined in the Assembly forum for Members to get their teeth into...The major drive behind the schemes coming from the Member Survey that was conducted earlier this year...After a period of formulation</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=5110293094716799634' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5110293094716799634'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5110293094716799634'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/09/assembly-action.html' title='Assembly Action'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RvEKzoEgByI/AAAAAAAAARM/KlMWla9IPLg/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-545603877965877812</id><published>2007-09-17T11:42:00.001Z</published><updated>2007-09-17T11:52:18.451Z</updated><title type='text'>SPAA Call for Nominations</title><summary type='text'>Who will you nominate?..This is the call from the Minister of the Region (Napieria) for nominations for this years South Pacific Annual Awards...The regions equivalent to the Oscars, have been a great excuse for a party for the past few years, and members see no reason why this year will not be any different...Evening wear and dinner suit sales are picking up pace say sources on Market Street, as</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=545603877965877812' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/545603877965877812'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/545603877965877812'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/09/spaa-call-for-nominations.html' title='SPAA Call for Nominations'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/Ru5oWdQwHGI/AAAAAAAAARE/8KTP6toe3Zc/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-6595293937256001464</id><published>2007-08-24T13:22:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-08-24T13:34:54.102Z</updated><title type='text'>Overdue elections finally underway</title><summary type='text'> A new round of elections has been called for August by the Election Commission. After being restored to full force (Minbaric Federal Zones and Tsunami agreed to stay on for another term with the former appointed as new chief, and Tsrill replacing Papapatagonia), it was decided that it was about time to hold the long overdue elections. The previous one, hold in March 2007, was marred by two </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=6595293937256001464' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/6595293937256001464'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/6595293937256001464'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/08/overdue-elections-finally-underway.html' title='Overdue elections finally underway'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-6547175857576498318</id><published>2007-07-11T09:42:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-07-11T10:07:53.218Z</updated><title type='text'>NationStates decline continues</title><summary type='text'> During the course of last week, the number of nations in the South Pacific dropped for the first time in many years below 4000 nations. A weekly log shows that the population has been hovering between 4000 and 5000 nations for several months, but now the annual summer slump has apparently set in, causing a sharp drop in recent weeks. TSP population has shown an overall decline in the past year </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=6547175857576498318' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/6547175857576498318'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/6547175857576498318'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/07/nationstates-decline-continues.html' title='NationStates decline continues'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-8154312691477556510</id><published>2007-07-11T09:29:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-07-11T09:42:23.033Z</updated><title type='text'>South Pacific beauty pageant underway</title><summary type='text'> The First Miss South Pacific beauty pageant is currently running, under supervision of the Kingdom of Brutland and Norden. Beauties from all over the regin have flocked together to be judged who is the fairest of them all. Judges are representatives from Geomania and Etnadnamocbus Soscram. After breathtaking appearances of Miss Minbaric Federal Zones, Miss The Shaft, Miss Caer Rialis and Miss </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=8154312691477556510' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8154312691477556510'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8154312691477556510'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/07/south-pacific-beauty-pageant-underway.html' title='South Pacific beauty pageant underway'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-5015706881736724395</id><published>2007-06-22T14:06:00.001Z</published><updated>2007-06-22T14:16:16.621Z</updated><title type='text'>Papapatagonia to step down as Chief EC</title><summary type='text'> Chief Election Commissioner Papapatagonia announced that he will step down. Having served in the commission since january 2005, he has "seen Fights, bannings, elections, revocations of elections. I've seen good campaigns and bad, some with none at all, and some who didn't need one, and just instead just let their actions speak for themselves." Due to the pressure of real life the chief </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=5015706881736724395' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5015706881736724395'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/5015706881736724395'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/06/papapatagonia-to-step-down-as-chief-ec.html' title='Papapatagonia to step down as Chief EC'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-7117399086044196483</id><published>2007-06-08T15:54:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-06-08T16:03:19.509Z</updated><title type='text'>New name for DSP</title><summary type='text'> The minister of defense initiated an initiative to rename the south pacific military, because "what has dogged me for a long time is the fact that the name and "corresponding" acronym doesn't really make sense to me". Multiple suggestions have been put forward by the creative South Pacific community, of which SPAM (South Pacific Advanced Military) and SPIF (South Pacific Intervention Force) have</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=7117399086044196483' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7117399086044196483'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/7117399086044196483'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/06/new-name-for-dsp.html' title='New name for DSP'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-3311642448218361913</id><published>2007-05-14T15:01:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-05-14T15:12:25.625Z</updated><title type='text'>Ministerial Appointments</title><summary type='text'>4 weeks hard searching pays off...The appointment of Napieria as Minister of the Region and Bodhisattva Babes as Minister of Foreign Affairs brings to a close the long and arduous search for able replacements within TSP Cabinet...Finding not only able but willing candidates has been the main reason for the hold up, cited by sources close to the serving goverment officials...This is both </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=3311642448218361913' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/3311642448218361913'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/3311642448218361913'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/05/ministerial-appointments.html' title='Ministerial Appointments'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp2.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/Rkh56CK4XSI/AAAAAAAAAI4/CRQRxdmnb_4/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-1696895236638266423</id><published>2007-04-04T10:30:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-04-04T10:51:33.587Z</updated><title type='text'>Appeals Period</title><summary type='text'>Polls Close...Election Commission Ratify Results...The South Pacific polling stations closed at the weekend with a wimper...Voter turnout was truly abysmal and not only that but two of the five Cabinet positions will remain vacant until such time as Fudge, Regional Delegate, takes the necessary steps to make the necessary appointments...Noises coming from inside the Election Commission suggest </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=1696895236638266423' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1696895236638266423'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1696895236638266423'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/04/appeals-period.html' title='Appeals Period'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RhN-m-HIvNI/AAAAAAAAADQ/-QMQbaexNuo/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-886864104288232260</id><published>2007-03-27T10:38:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-27T11:17:22.303Z</updated><title type='text'>Vote Now</title><summary type='text'>The South Pacific decides...On Half a Government!..The polling booths have been open now for just over 3 days and a steady trickle of voters have been seen milling around the Town Hall...But they have only been able to vote for 3 candidates out of a possible 5 as there are no candidates for MoR (Minister of the Region) &amp; MoFA (Minister of Foreign Affairs)...Our exit poll seems to suggest that </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=886864104288232260' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/886864104288232260'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/886864104288232260'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/vote-now.html' title='Vote Now'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp3.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/Rgj0eZeEwMI/AAAAAAAAADI/OD0Xh-1-jBY/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-1978207524301380201</id><published>2007-03-23T12:56:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-23T13:34:59.638Z</updated><title type='text'>PM Calls For Candidates</title><summary type='text'>Lack of Candidates Forces PM's Hand...With just one day remaining of the election campaigning period, Kloister, Prime Minister for the region has made a plea to members, encouraging their participation...This election is proving to be a clear sign of the apathy surrounding public service in the region...Obviously the Prime Minister feels that such a situation cannot remain unaddressed...'Not only</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=1978207524301380201' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1978207524301380201'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1978207524301380201'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/pm-calls-for-candidates.html' title='PM Calls For Candidates'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp2.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RgPR7RUU1sI/AAAAAAAAAC4/LzRv9TuSNP0/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-8817501405580345452</id><published>2007-03-22T13:59:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-22T14:16:23.390Z</updated><title type='text'>A Chat with Geo...</title><summary type='text'>Geomania The South Pacific's Defence Minister takes a few moments away from his clandestine operations to answer our questions...What have you enjoyed most about your time in Government?..The hard work. You really have to apply yourself, and if you don't give it your all, nobody will allow you to continue in the South Pacific government.What is it about the security of the region that drives you?</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=8817501405580345452' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8817501405580345452'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8817501405580345452'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/chat-with-geo.html' title='A Chat with Geo...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RgKNMBUU1mI/AAAAAAAAACI/p7WnSadg_8A/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-8907623896471394853</id><published>2007-03-21T22:28:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-22T14:18:20.154Z</updated><title type='text'>Candidate In The Running...</title><summary type='text'>Eastwales...Sacraficial Lamb?..The dribble of declarations of intent continue, with Eastwales, the incumbant Minister of Justice, placing himself once more before the electorate...The long serving Minister has developed a reputation for quietly going about the necessary business...Speaking earlier to a crowded press conference Eastwales stated...'My prefered method of operation being that the MoJ</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=8907623896471394853' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8907623896471394853'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8907623896471394853'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/candidate-interview.html' title='Candidate In The Running...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RgKQIRUU1oI/AAAAAAAAACY/igXJufikSZc/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-1915684067313548910</id><published>2007-03-20T13:13:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-20T14:39:17.744Z</updated><title type='text'>A Chat With Caer Rialis</title><summary type='text'>The indomitable Caer Rialis joins SPOT for a brief chat...In taking the decision to step down from public service, Caer Rialis brings to an end a run of almost constant servitude running from the summer of 2004...The Cabinet journeyman answers just a few of our questions...As one time Delegate of TSP, how would you say the region is currently shaping up?..As a former Delegate, I have to say that </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=1915684067313548910' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1915684067313548910'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1915684067313548910'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/chat-with-caer-rialis.html' title='A Chat With Caer Rialis'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp3.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/Rf_eXhUU1kI/AAAAAAAAAB4/QQsTyIo38xA/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-3914943816230280462</id><published>2007-03-20T08:02:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-20T08:12:06.775Z</updated><title type='text'>Candidate Concern...</title><summary type='text'>4 Days + 2 Candidates = Cabinet Concern...It has been four days since Papapatagonia, Election Commissioner, announced the commencement of the election period for The South Pacific...So far only two candidates have declared their intention to run for government, Kloister and Geomania, running for Prime Minister and Minister of Security respectively...Sources close to the Cabinet have revealed that</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=3914943816230280462' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/3914943816230280462'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/3914943816230280462'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/candidate-concern.html' title='Candidate Concern...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp2.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/Rf-VFRUU1iI/AAAAAAAAABo/EDT-YEPAFtk/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-8427066331085553925</id><published>2007-03-19T12:17:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-19T12:43:01.541Z</updated><title type='text'>Re-election Treadmill</title><summary type='text'>Cabinet Members Want More...Kloister, The Prime Minister and Geomania, Minister for Defence have both announced over the weekend their intention to run for re-election to the government of The South Pacific.Geo, in outlining the reasons they were standing for re-election, stated...’I would bring experience to the position that nobody else would be able to provide’ and following many terms in </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=8427066331085553925' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8427066331085553925'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/8427066331085553925'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/re-election-treadmill.html' title='Re-election Treadmill'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp1.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/Rf6D7GOBJAI/AAAAAAAAABg/PfC4jHM-2Tc/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-1259215303932689893</id><published>2007-03-16T09:51:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-16T10:18:05.818Z</updated><title type='text'>A Chat With Tsrill...</title><summary type='text'> Tsrill talks to SPOT about life after Government...As the outgoing Minister of the Region, Tsrill has agreed to take a little time from his busy schedule and join us here at SPOT HQ for a little pow-wow. So let's see what he had to say for himself...1. Have you enjoyed your time in government and will you miss it?..'There are always enjoyable and less enjoyable moments, but in general I had a </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=1259215303932689893' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1259215303932689893'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/1259215303932689893'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/chat-with-tsrill.html' title='A Chat With Tsrill...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RfppxBjseoI/AAAAAAAAABI/eMzxbAm--6A/s72-c/spotlight.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-720286872630018408</id><published>2007-03-15T10:56:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-15T11:25:44.292Z</updated><title type='text'>End of the Line...</title><summary type='text'> Two high profile Cabinet members not seeking re-election...The next formed government of TSP will not include Tsrill or Caer Rialis, who have served as Minister for the Region and Minister for Foreign Affairs respectively since October 2006...The statements were issued yesterday from their Ministries...In citing their reasons for withdrawing from public service, Tsrill stated that 'I have held </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=720286872630018408' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/720286872630018408'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/720286872630018408'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/end-of-line.html' title='End of the Line...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp3.blogger.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/RfkmrBjselI/AAAAAAAAAAw/Mn8P6-aewog/s72-c/spotnews.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-704673230882612287</id><published>2007-03-14T00:49:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-14T15:37:45.757Z</updated><title type='text'>Swift Response...</title><summary type='text'>Nation acts quickly to set record straight...The nation of Jillingham has responded quickly to the report in SPOT yesterday regarding their rising endorsement count...Their Foreign Ministry had this to say in an exclusive statement released to our intrepid SPOT reporter:'Statement by the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of Jillingham:The Kingdom of Jillingham does not seek election to the Delegacy</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/704673230882612287'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/704673230882612287'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/swift-response.html' title='Swift Response...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-59319348277011226</id><published>2007-03-13T12:37:00.001Z</published><updated>2007-03-14T15:35:51.307Z</updated><title type='text'>Another Challenger?..</title><summary type='text'>Nation approaches 50% endo cap...Sources close to the Government's Ministry of Intelligence have reason to believe that Jillingham, has been approached concerning their current level of endorsements...SPOT can confirm Jillingham is an established nation with a population in excess of 1.6 billion and that they have a current endorsement level of 43%...Cabinet officials have attempted to make </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=59319348277011226' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/59319348277011226'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/59319348277011226'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/another-challenger_13.html' title='Another Challenger?..'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-6977806443998646261</id><published>2007-03-13T12:02:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-14T15:34:33.154Z</updated><title type='text'>Election Commission Set Date...</title><summary type='text'>Election Date Announced...Election Commissioner Papapatagonia, affectionately known within TSP as Atag, has this morning announced that the Cabinet elections for the region will commence on Saturday 17th March...All members of TSP are encouraged to run for election, guidelines for which can be found in the Election Law of 2006...To get the ball rolling aspiring candidates should register their </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=6977806443998646261' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/6977806443998646261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/6977806443998646261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/election-data-announced.html' title='Election Commission Set Date...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-117344438070615571</id><published>2007-03-09T12:29:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-03-14T15:37:32.210Z</updated><title type='text'>Election Giddyup</title><summary type='text'>Election rumours rife in TSP...It is expected that the Election Commission of The South Pacific will shortly announce the time-table for the eagerly awaited government elections...Due to the Invision 'snafu' the elections that should have taken place earlier this year were postponed to allow the Cabinet enough time to make the necessary repairs and ensure TSP was on an even keel...It now seems </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=117344438070615571' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117344438070615571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117344438070615571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/03/election-giddyup.html' title='Election Giddyup'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-117224384692561934</id><published>2007-02-23T15:03:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-02-23T15:18:48.603Z</updated><title type='text'>Delegate Challenge Shortlived...</title><summary type='text'>Nation Evicted for breaking the Law of Succession...It's been a busy week for Fudgetopia, Delegate of The South Pacific, which has seen them carry out the ejection of two nations for them failing to adhere to the Law of Succession...A law that was constituted in order to safeguard the region from hostile and ill-conceived attempts for the Delegacy...This second ejection, of New Kaelan, comes </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=117224384692561934' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117224384692561934'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117224384692561934'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/02/delegate-challenge-shortlived.html' title='Delegate Challenge Shortlived...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-117215697540574896</id><published>2007-02-22T14:59:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-02-22T15:09:35.416Z</updated><title type='text'>Endo Pressure...</title><summary type='text'> More nations push for endorsements...Following the eviction of an 'endo-tarting' nation earlier this week, the Cabinet have revealed that two further nations are being approached to declare their 'statement of intent' inline with the requirements of the Law of Succession...Both nations have rapidly risen in the number of endorsements they have in just the last couple of days...No mean effort on </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=117215697540574896' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117215697540574896'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117215697540574896'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/02/endo-pressure.html' title='Endo Pressure...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-117206185813262163</id><published>2007-02-21T12:27:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-02-21T12:44:18.153Z</updated><title type='text'>Endo Tarting Nation Ejected...</title><summary type='text'> Endo Tarting Nation Ejected...The nation of Shamrock Shenanigins was ejected from The South Pacific yesterday after failing to adhere to the terms laid out in the Law of Succession...Following multiple requests for their statement of intent, the Cabinet were left with no alternative but to remove Shenanigins to the Rejected Realms...Due to their rapid rise in endorsements, zero to 230+ in just </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=117206185813262163' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117206185813262163'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117206185813262163'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/02/endo-tarting-nation-ejected.html' title='Endo Tarting Nation Ejected...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-117188692939277386</id><published>2007-02-19T12:01:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-02-19T12:08:49.406Z</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Members Opinions Required...The Cabinet of The South Pacific has launched a membership survey, as part of the wider forum review following the Invision Server Crash of November 2006...In the accompanying statement the Prime Minister is quoted..."Please be as frank as you need...The Cabinet see this as a great opportunity for us to incorporate more of your excellent ideas and innovations into our</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=117188692939277386' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117188692939277386'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117188692939277386'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/02/members-opinions-required.html' title=''/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-117155546952989625</id><published>2007-02-15T16:02:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-02-15T16:04:29.543Z</updated><title type='text'>Voting Booths Open...</title><summary type='text'> Law of Succession Amendment Vote...Tsrill, the Minister of the Region has taken the proposed amendments to the existing law and placed them in the Assembly for members of The South Pacific to vote on...The amendments are designed to further clarify what defines a nation being classified as ‘hostile’...Also who is permitted to exceed the 50% endorsement cap and for what reasons...You can vote on </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=117155546952989625' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117155546952989625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/117155546952989625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2007/02/voting-booths-open.html' title='Voting Booths Open...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115702123035962206</id><published>2006-08-31T10:01:00.001Z</published><updated>2006-08-31T10:47:10.416Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA 4 Matchday 1</title><summary type='text'>Season starts with a bang...Tomcats &amp; Islanders set the early pace...Falkonkats &amp; Crusaders prop up the rest...SPFA Season 4 got underway on Monday, after much anticipation and fevered preparations by the head coaches and players...The season, which had initially been planned to run until February next year, could now be shortened by playing two games per week...Following a number of comments and</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115702123035962206' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115702123035962206'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115702123035962206'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/08/spfa-4-matchday-1_31.html' title='SPFA 4 Matchday 1'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115642718503598974</id><published>2006-08-24T13:16:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-08-24T13:47:33.366Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA 4 Matchday 1 Preview</title><summary type='text'>League Groupings Drawn...Opening Matchday Fixtures Announced...The increased level of participation in the SPFA has meant the introduction of 2 league groups, (one with 12, the other with 14 participants) with the top two teams in each group progressing to a semi-final playoff, with the winners progressing to the Championship final game...This season sees entrants coming from far and wide, with </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115642718503598974' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115642718503598974'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115642718503598974'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/08/spfa-4-matchday-1-preview.html' title='SPFA 4 Matchday 1 Preview'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115565006869830809</id><published>2006-08-15T13:33:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-08-15T13:55:02.003Z</updated><title type='text'>News Roundup</title><summary type='text'>Asdif Leaves EC...SPFA Opened Up...Spammer Banned...Ambassadors Assigned &amp; Deputy Ministers Appointed...In a shock move, Asdif has stepped down from his position as Election Commissioner...Citing other pressing committments as the reason, it leaves the Delegate with the task of searching out a worthy successor...Asdif will remain on the Commission until such an appointment is made...Asdif made </summary><link 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src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115461065712587845</id><published>2006-08-03T12:39:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-08-03T13:10:57.210Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Season 4</title><summary type='text'>SPFA Season 4 &amp; Cup Competition Pre-Season...The South Pacific Football Association have released the details for the coming season, which includes a cup competition...It has also been opened up to other prominent regions throughout the NS world, including, The East, West &amp; North Pacifics, Canada, The Exodus &amp; The Meritocracy...After just the opening few hours of team registration already 7 teams</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115461065712587845' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115461065712587845'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115461065712587845'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/08/spfa-season-4.html' title='SPFA Season 4'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115443455038729267</id><published>2006-08-01T11:33:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-08-01T12:15:50.833Z</updated><title type='text'>Special Election Update</title><summary type='text'>3 Candidates Declare...Macorixes, Geomania &amp; Tarandella have all been campaigning hard over the past week to win over support from the voting membership of The South Pacific. Each candidate has performed admirably in their respective campaigns in addressing the questions put before them...Macorixes is the relative newcomer to TSP, but has not been daunted by his more experienced competitors...(</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115443455038729267' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115443455038729267'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115443455038729267'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/08/special-election-update.html' title='Special Election Update'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115391720185167709</id><published>2006-07-26T12:10:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-07-26T12:33:21.940Z</updated><title type='text'>SP Assembly</title><summary type='text'>EC hotly debated...MoR proposes new Assembly policy...Following the latest round of elections the role and purpose of the Election Commission is again being enthusiastically debated in the Assembly...It is clear that two distinct camps have formed, one that would like to see the complete removal of the EC and starting with a blank canvas, and another that is proposing alterations to current </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115391720185167709' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115391720185167709'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115391720185167709'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/07/sp-assembly.html' title='SP Assembly'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115374219605223571</id><published>2006-07-24T11:38:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-07-24T11:56:36.106Z</updated><title type='text'>Election Latest</title><summary type='text'>Election results confirmed...Delegate calls 'Special Election'...The Election Commission of The South Pacific have confirmed that the provisional results now stand and all members are duly elected into office...The term of office is 3 months and work will begin immediately to address the outstanding issues that have arisen during the election period...Due to no candidates running for either of </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115374219605223571' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115374219605223571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115374219605223571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/07/election-latest.html' title='Election Latest'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115339093520419674</id><published>2006-07-20T09:24:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-07-20T10:22:15.246Z</updated><title type='text'>News Round-Up</title><summary type='text'>Cabinet elections reaching their conclusion...Changes to the Welcome Mat...Prime Minister addresses member conduct...The voting period is almost over and barring any large swings the newly forming Cabinet will consist of the following:PM - Kloister (Uncontested)MoFA - Caer Rialis (Htz3 having withdrawn from the contest)MoR - Tsrill (Uncontested)MoJ - Eastwales (Contested by Minbaric Federal Zones</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115339093520419674' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115339093520419674'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115339093520419674'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/07/news-round-up.html' title='News Round-Up'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115141199491775485</id><published>2006-06-27T12:33:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-06-27T12:39:54.956Z</updated><title type='text'>SPAA awards</title><summary type='text'> The nominations for the SPAA awards are in and are currently put up for vote. All members of The South Pacific can vote on their favorite in any of the 23 categories from now till the start of the festival next weeks. The winners will get awarded during a ceremony hosted by MC Caer Realis during the week of the festival.In regard to the other festival events: it is still possible to sign up for </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115141199491775485' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115141199491775485'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115141199491775485'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/06/spaa-awards.html' title='SPAA awards'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115107080797475600</id><published>2006-06-23T12:18:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-06-23T13:57:50.396Z</updated><title type='text'>SP Festival of Independance</title><summary type='text'>The South Pacific celebrates 3 years of independance, active democratic government, Lampshades, BadgersPenguinsChameleons and Cheese Whizz...Invites have been taken to the furthest reaches of the Nation States world, which c cordially invite everyone to join with them at its inaugral Festival of Independance...A celebration of 3 years of active democratic government...From turbulent beginings, </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115107080797475600' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115107080797475600'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115107080797475600'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/06/sp-festival-of-independance.html' title='SP Festival of Independance'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115106501735680770</id><published>2006-06-23T12:07:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-06-23T12:16:57.370Z</updated><title type='text'>Election Postponed</title><summary type='text'>South Pacific Elections postponed for 2 weeks amid flurry of Delegate activity...The Delegacy of the South Pacific will be changing hands during the 1st week of July...With Caer Rialis stepping down from the post which they have occupied for well over a year, becoming the longest serving Delegate ever in the Region, Fudgie, the current Minster of Foreign Affairs and nominated Vice Delegate will </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115106501735680770' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115106501735680770'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115106501735680770'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/06/election-postponed.html' title='Election Postponed'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115071814345528148</id><published>2006-06-19T11:25:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-06-19T11:55:43.540Z</updated><title type='text'>SP Elections Called</title><summary type='text'>In accordance with the Charter and Laws of the South Pacific Region, the Ministerial Elections have been announced...A time for all members of the South Pacific to have a say in how the Region is governed and put themselves forward to a Ministerial post...Tsrill, Deputy Prime Minister said... 'Taking part in the elections is very important: this region can only run if people are doing the work </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115071814345528148' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115071814345528148'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115071814345528148'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/06/sp-elections-called.html' title='SP Elections Called'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115009917255719411</id><published>2006-06-12T07:50:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-06-12T13:16:23.160Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 14</title><summary type='text'>Herculeum's run of victories is halted by DVD United...Kaselande Cheeseheads finish bottom...WB Argyle clinch a top 3 finish... The 3rd South Pacific Football Season closes with Herculeum Lightning being crowned champions elect and rightfully so...Following a record breaking run of 11 straight victories which saw them fend off all would be challengers...However, looking to extend that record even</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115009917255719411' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115009917255719411'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115009917255719411'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/06/spfa-matchday-14.html' title='SPFA Matchday 14'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-115002732209134064</id><published>2006-06-11T11:41:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-06-11T12:02:49.230Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT Light on Kloister</title><summary type='text'> Next in our series of interviews with cabinet officials, we have mr. Prime Minister himself on the microphone. Read on to get all to know about Kloister, his advice on the coming age of the badger, and much more.1) Kloister, tell me about your introduction to Nation States &amp; The South Pacific...I was driving home from work and whilst listening to Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2, </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=115002732209134064' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115002732209134064'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/115002732209134064'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/06/spot-light-on-kloister.html' title='SPOT Light on Kloister'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114908253373492763</id><published>2006-05-31T13:08:00.001Z</published><updated>2006-05-31T13:35:33.866Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT Light on Fudgie</title><summary type='text'>Our resident Hoffaholic answers our questions as the incumbent (or was that recumbent?) Minister for Foreign Affairs...So Fudgie...1) Tell me about your introduction to Nation States &amp; The South Pacific...I was bored one night - went to  AlbinoBlackSheep and found the link. I started about the same time  as the first attempts to overthrow Francos Spain. So my introduction to the  forums was </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114908253373492763' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114908253373492763'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114908253373492763'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spot-light-on-fudgie_31.html' title='SPOT Light on Fudgie'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114900121359280261</id><published>2006-05-30T14:31:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-30T15:00:13.696Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 13</title><summary type='text'>Herculeum claim the title in imperious style...Myrulesia seal runners up spot...DVD to finish above bottom two...Argyle now favourite to finish third...The scenes of jubilation on the streets of Herculeum were savoured as the Lightnening secured their first league title win in some style with a 6 v 2 away victory over an EPC Minions side that put up a real fight...For the Lightening, who only </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114900121359280261' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114900121359280261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114900121359280261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spfa-matchday-13.html' title='SPFA Matchday 13'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114899934463629281</id><published>2006-05-30T14:02:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-30T14:29:04.743Z</updated><title type='text'>Delegate Hopeful Ejected...</title><summary type='text'>The Radical Defender becomes the latest nation to be ejected from the South Pacific following their breach of the Martial &amp; Succession Law...The Cabinet had been tracking The Radical Defender (TRD) and their increasing endorsement total over the past couple of weeks...After requests by the Cabinet for TRD to introduce themselves to the region and make a declaration of their intent, which was </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114899934463629281' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114899934463629281'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114899934463629281'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/delegate-hopeful-ejected.html' title='Delegate Hopeful Ejected...'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114847560807614072</id><published>2006-05-24T12:47:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-24T13:00:08.103Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT Light on Eastwales</title><summary type='text'>Affectionately known as 'Ales', the Minister of Justice has kindly agreed to spare us a few minutes as we tear him away from the flogging, intimidation and interrogation to tell us a little more about himself...So Eastwales...1) Tell me about your introduction to Nation States &amp; The South Pacific...Such a long time ago I'm not sure I remember!  I've a feeling I clicked a link on a news site, set </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114847560807614072' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114847560807614072'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114847560807614072'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spot-light-on-eastwales.html' title='SPOT Light on Eastwales'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114847440629095749</id><published>2006-05-24T11:59:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-24T12:40:06.363Z</updated><title type='text'>SP Stick Cricket Tournament</title><summary type='text'>Stick Cricket comes to the South Pacific...Following in the grand tradition of South Pacific sporting competitions, this new game is available in a league format...Stick Cricket is a fun and easy game to play...The details are:Web Site Address: www.stickcricket.comThe League is called: SP CricketThe password is: theashesThe league is played over 6 rounds each lasting 4 days...Each player can play</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114847440629095749' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114847440629095749'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114847440629095749'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/sp-stick-cricket-tournament.html' title='SP Stick Cricket Tournament'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114831148932067398</id><published>2006-05-22T14:48:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-22T15:24:49.393Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 12</title><summary type='text'>League title within Herculeum's grasp...Myrulesia slip up again...Badgers open up a whole can of 'whoop ass' on the Penguins...Crustaceans snip DVD down to size...And it's still all to play for at the bottomHerculeum Lighting are just one point away from securing their first ever league title...Only Myrulesia can prevent this, but given their un-explainable dip in form it would seem unlikely...It</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114831148932067398' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114831148932067398'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114831148932067398'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spfa-matchday-12.html' title='SPFA Matchday 12'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114787090842282262</id><published>2006-05-17T12:36:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-17T13:01:48.473Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 11</title><summary type='text'>Herculeum take a huge step towards the title as Myrulesia lose at home to a free scoring Badgers United...Cheeseheads win foot of table 6 pointer...Poor run continues for DVD &amp; Argyle...Herculeum Lightning go 3 points clear at the top with their 9th straight victory...One that had to be hard fought against a resilient Crustacean side that looks set to be embroiled in a sports betting scandal soon</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114787090842282262' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114787090842282262'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114787090842282262'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spfa-matchday-11.html' title='SPFA Matchday 11'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114786907960161788</id><published>2006-05-17T11:38:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-17T12:31:19.696Z</updated><title type='text'>Award Guidelines Enacted</title><summary type='text'>In a move to recognise outstanding achievement, the South Pacific Assembly today voted to enact the official guidelines for the South Pacific Awards...The guidelines were approved by 18 votes to 1 in a vote that has been open for the past week...The Awards are to recognise distinguished and meritorious service to the South Pacific by the awarding one of 3 titles...The Goddessness Award is for </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114786907960161788' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114786907960161788'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114786907960161788'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/award-guidelines-enacted.html' title='Award Guidelines Enacted'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114726140118437766</id><published>2006-05-10T11:02:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-10T11:43:23.673Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 10</title><summary type='text'>The Lighting stretch their winning streak to 8 games but still lose top spot on goal difference to Myrulesia...Crusty registers first win in 7 games...Badgers do the double over DVD who have not won in four...Cheeseheads &amp; Minions still battling for bottom spot...In what was the highest scoring round of games so far this season Myrulesia hit eight past the much improved EPC Minions and in doing </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114726140118437766' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114726140118437766'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114726140118437766'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spfa-matchday-10.html' title='SPFA Matchday 10'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114717692378396101</id><published>2006-05-09T11:53:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-09T12:15:23.806Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT Light on Caer Rialis</title><summary type='text'>We are delighted to have with us today, the Delegate, former Prime Minister and general 'Wise Man' of the South Pacific...Caer Rialis...1) Tell me about your introduction to Nation States &amp; The South Pacific...One day, as I lay, my back to an apple tree, reading Machiavelli’s Discourses with Livy, a herald came riding up on a dappled mare, bidding me to come and join the game of NationStates. . .</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114717692378396101' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114717692378396101'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114717692378396101'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spot-light-on-caer-rialis.html' title='SPOT Light on Caer Rialis'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114665541405651006</id><published>2006-05-03T11:06:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-03T11:23:34.076Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT Light on Kaselande</title><summary type='text'>Kaselande...The Minister of Defence has kindly agreed to take his itchy trigger finger off the thermonuclear device launch button...But only for a short time...So Kaselande...1) Tell me about your introduction to Nation States &amp; The South Pacific...It all started in Civics class last year. My teacher was a couple fries short of a happy meal so he didn't go throught the right channels to get our </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114665541405651006' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114665541405651006'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114665541405651006'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spot-light-on-kaselande.html' title='SPOT Light on Kaselande'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114665414656501672</id><published>2006-05-03T10:30:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-05-03T11:02:26.586Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 9</title><summary type='text'>The top three all record wins...Crusty Crustaceans no win in six...EPC Minions now just 1 point adrift...The top two managed to keep their fantastic winning runs going with narrow victories...Herculeum Lightning beating Badgers United 3v2 at home and Myrulesia Athletic seeing of a spirited DVD United 5v4 away from home...Herculeum did not go in front until the final 10 minutes after a resolute </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114665414656501672' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114665414656501672'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114665414656501672'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/05/spfa-matchday-9.html' title='SPFA Matchday 9'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114597157797630660</id><published>2006-04-25T13:09:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-25T13:26:17.996Z</updated><title type='text'>Assembly to cast vote on Vice Delegacy</title><summary type='text'> Today a vote has openend in the Assembly that will decide if Fudgetopia is to be appointed as Vice Delegate. The person on this position will take over the delegacy in case the current Delegate (Caer Rialis) steps down, thus this poll may very well decide the future delegate of our region. In the process of nomination and public questioning that preceded the poll, The South Pacific populace </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114597157797630660' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114597157797630660'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114597157797630660'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/assembly-to-cast-vote-on-vice-delegacy.html' title='Assembly to cast vote on Vice Delegacy'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114588855338854215</id><published>2006-04-24T14:21:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-26T10:52:36.530Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 8</title><summary type='text'>Herculeum take the honours and top the table...Badgers win the relegation 6 pointer...DVD become only the second team to drop points against EPC Minions...Another draw for Crustaceans &amp; Argyle...Herculeum Lightning came away from Myrulesia with a fantastic 5 v 3 victory, a result that catapults them above the Athletics who have topped the table for much of the season...Herculeum lived up to their</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114588855338854215' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114588855338854215'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114588855338854215'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/spfa-matchday-8.html' title='SPFA Matchday 8'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114588707386375398</id><published>2006-04-24T13:55:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-27T10:36:52.836Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT Light on Tsunamy</title><summary type='text'> In the first of our SPOT Light series on the South Pacific's Cabinet Ministers, Tsunamy, Minister of the Region, joins us for a little chat and to answer some very important questions...So Tsu...1) Tell me about your introduction to Nation States &amp; The South Pacific...I started NS after a RL friend recommended it to me.  TSP was my feeder region, and I never left.2) What has kept you interested </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114588707386375398' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114588707386375398'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114588707386375398'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/spot-light-on-tsunamy.html' title='SPOT Light on Tsunamy'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114544533861109884</id><published>2006-04-19T10:41:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-19T11:15:38.630Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 7</title><summary type='text'>Myrulesia &amp; Herculeum continue to set the pace at the top...Badgers &amp; Crustaceans play out 10 goal thriller...Argyle record second straight win and move up to third...The Cheeseheads were always going to find life tough as they visited the run away league leaders Myrulesia Athletics...The game started well and following a poetic 22 pass movement involving all team members, Myrulesia walked the </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114544533861109884' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114544533861109884'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114544533861109884'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/spfa-matchday-7.html' title='SPFA Matchday 7'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114494478429684168</id><published>2006-04-13T16:00:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-13T16:13:04.313Z</updated><title type='text'>We have gained Influence</title><summary type='text'> A few days ago the game programmers/Max Berry released a new game feature to nationstates: Influence. The longer a nation is in the region, and the more UN endorsements it has, the more influence the nation is supposed to have in the region, and the higher it's Influence level. Ejecting a nation from the region will cost a regional delegate a certain amount of power; the higher the Influence of </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114494478429684168' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114494478429684168'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114494478429684168'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/we-have-gained-influence.html' title='We have gained Influence'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114476848919634709</id><published>2006-04-11T14:53:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-11T15:14:49.250Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 6</title><summary type='text'>Fifth straight win for Myrulesia...Fourth straight win for Herculeum...DVD back to form...Flash in the pan for Minions...The league leaders were pushed all the way by a resilient Crustaceans side who were in contention for all three points right up until the final quarter of the game...It was then that the soft underbelly of CR's defence was exposed twice in quick succession to see the Athletics </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114476848919634709' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114476848919634709'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114476848919634709'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/spfa-matchday-6.html' title='SPFA Matchday 6'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114476708242521233</id><published>2006-04-11T14:37:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-11T14:51:22.440Z</updated><title type='text'>Prime Minister Appointed</title><summary type='text'>The Delegate of the South Pacific appoints replacement Prime Minister...To fill the void left by Caer Rialis returning to the Delegacy, he has, in consultation with the Cabinet and as per the Charter and Laws of the Region appointed Kloister as the Prime Minister...Kloister joins the Cabinet following a 4 month break from government responsibilities, after holding office of Secretary/Minister of </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114476708242521233' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114476708242521233'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114476708242521233'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/prime-minister-appointed.html' title='Prime Minister Appointed'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114468360403449280</id><published>2006-04-10T15:33:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-10T15:40:04.053Z</updated><title type='text'>Delegate Steps Down</title><summary type='text'>Goddessness, the Delegate of the South Pacific, steps down from office effective immediately...Due to unforeseen personal circumstances Goddessness has taken the difficult decision to relinquish her delagacy back into the hands of Caer Rialis following her shorter than expected tenure...Caer Rialis who had remained second overall in the endorsement count has assumed the delegacy and will continue</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114468360403449280' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114468360403449280'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114468360403449280'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/delegate-steps-down.html' title='Delegate Steps Down'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114433454057027378</id><published>2006-04-06T14:12:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-06T14:42:20.633Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday 5</title><summary type='text'>EPC Minions hit the Badgers for six...DVD win for the first time in four...Myrulesia &amp; Herculeum still set the pace...The Minions pulled a rabbit from the proverbial hat earlier on today as they came from 3 goals down, to rout Badgers United by 6 goals to 3...In what was a shocking defensive display from the Badgers they completely capitulated when faced with a rejuvinated Minions attack...This </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114433454057027378' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114433454057027378'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114433454057027378'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/04/spfa-matchday-5.html' title='SPFA Matchday 5'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114414943665077006</id><published>2006-04-04T10:52:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-04-04T11:17:16.666Z</updated><title type='text'>Election Results</title><summary type='text'> The South Pacific election results are in...Following an increase in voters turning out to the polls the newly formed Cabinet is being sworn in as this article goes to press...The term of service for each Ministerial position now runs at 3 months, following recent amendments to the laws governing the region...The results in full are:Prime Minister -Caer Railis With 38 (95%) registered votes for </summary><link 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src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114354858041601560</id><published>2006-03-28T11:59:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-28T12:23:00.443Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday Four</title><summary type='text'>Myrulesia extend their lead at the top...Crustaceans &amp; Badgers suffer heavy defeats...EPC stay rooted to the bottom...Myrulesia rampage over Badgers United to open up a 3 point gap over their rivals...In an exhilirating game of superb attacking football, Myrulesia were never behind and scored four times in the first half to lead 4 v 2 at the break...The Badgers missed numerous opportunities in </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114354858041601560' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114354858041601560'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114354858041601560'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/spfa-matchday-four.html' title='SPFA Matchday Four'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114354706116017489</id><published>2006-03-28T11:37:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-28T11:57:41.186Z</updated><title type='text'>The Call to Vote</title><summary type='text'>Voter turnout is on course to exceed previous records...The South Pacific members are turning out, in what could be record numbers, in order to shape the next elected government of the region...In previous elections voter numbers have rarely passed the 30 mark, but in all but one of the candidate races the figure is approaching 40...At the time of going to press the exact figures were:Prime </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114354706116017489' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114354706116017489'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114354706116017489'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/call-to-vote.html' title='The Call to Vote'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114321708541676835</id><published>2006-03-24T16:11:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-24T16:18:40.643Z</updated><title type='text'>Election Candidates *Update*</title><summary type='text'>Geomania withdraws from Election...Early yesterday, Geomania, Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the South Pacific, withdrew as an official candidate for the race to become the next Minister for Justice...In a statement he said...'I was going to post my agenda for the campaign, but since Eastwales is running for re-election, and since I have virtually no problems with the way he has been </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114321708541676835' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114321708541676835'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114321708541676835'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/election-candidates-update.html' title='Election Candidates *Update*'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114294499612212631</id><published>2006-03-21T10:03:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-21T13:14:14.093Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday Three</title><summary type='text'>Myrulesia take the top spot...Badgers win the battle of the Uniteds...EPC Minions still to turn up...ECP Minions loose by three goals to nil for the third straight week, and this time it was Myrulesia Athletics that took full advantage...Two goals in the first half from one half of their striking team ensured a more relaxed second period...With plenty of time on the ball and more that the one </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114294499612212631' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114294499612212631'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114294499612212631'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/spfa-matchday-three.html' title='SPFA Matchday Three'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114287269652451124</id><published>2006-03-20T16:24:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-24T16:19:06.880Z</updated><title type='text'>Election Candidates</title><summary type='text'>Candidates for the impending Ministerial elections for the Region set out their campaigns...With just under a week to go before the polls open, the South Pacific has candidates running for every position, with the majority being contested by more than one candidate...To follow the campaign and various key debates cross over to the South Pacific forum...The up-to-date list of candidates stands at:</summary><link 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src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114243926896402713</id><published>2006-03-15T15:52:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-15T16:14:29.063Z</updated><title type='text'>SP Election Preparations</title><summary type='text'> The South Pacific is readying itself for another round of ministerial elections...The Election Commission are making the final few arrangements to allow the good people of the region to stand for office and cast those all important ballots...Chief Election Commissioner, King J, has published the following timescale for this month's elections:Saturday, March 18th - Election campaign begins, </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114243926896402713' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114243926896402713'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114243926896402713'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/sp-election-preparations.html' title='SP Election Preparations'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114233002194333747</id><published>2006-03-14T09:38:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-14T12:56:25.723Z</updated><title type='text'>Is History Your Bag?..</title><summary type='text'>...If so, then the South Pacific may have the right job for you...Tsrill (Minister of the Region) has requested applications from forum members to make an appointment for a formal South Pacific Historian...The role of this position is to author the official history of The South Pacific...This would include both serious and fun elements, covering the Charter, Government, Foreign Affairs and the </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114233002194333747' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114233002194333747'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114233002194333747'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/is-history-your-bag.html' title='Is History Your Bag?..'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114232902375275200</id><published>2006-03-14T08:56:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-14T09:37:03.810Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday Two</title><summary type='text'>DVD United suffer a humbling away defeat...CR Crusty Crustaceans top the league table...EPC Minions, yet to score a goal or register a point stay firmly rooted to the bottom...We start our round up with the Crustaceans and their 3 v 0 home victory against the EPC Minions, who yet again failed to perform...It was a romp for the home side and really if all the chances that had been created were </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114232902375275200' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114232902375275200'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114232902375275200'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/spfa-matchday-two.html' title='SPFA Matchday Two'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114181894372633639</id><published>2006-03-08T11:43:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-13T14:41:11.666Z</updated><title type='text'>SP IRC Channel Launched</title><summary type='text'> The South Pacific now has its very own IRC channel for live, unadulterated, chat...The thread on the SP forum is HERE...You can download the mIRC client from HERE...To find and join the South Pacific Channel just use the following commands into your IRC client:/attach esper.net/join #the_south_pacificSo far it would appear that Fudgie has been regailing everyone with her furniture shopping </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114181894372633639' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114181894372633639'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114181894372633639'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/sp-irc-channel-launched.html' title='SP IRC Channel Launched'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114165303710363476</id><published>2006-03-06T12:10:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-06T13:56:27.303Z</updated><title type='text'>SPFA Matchday One</title><summary type='text'>The season is underway and DVD United have carried on from where they left off last term...The comprehensive 3 goal drubbing off EPC Minions sees them set the early pace...In a one sided affair the Minions defence was run ragged right from the whistle and the opening goal came after just 17 minutes with a rather flimsy off-side trap being broken all too easily...With another goal added just </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114165303710363476' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114165303710363476'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114165303710363476'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/spfa-matchday-one.html' title='SPFA Matchday One'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114139234213241347</id><published>2006-03-03T12:53:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-03T15:44:00.463Z</updated><title type='text'>South Pacific's New Delegate</title><summary type='text'>Goddessness has taken over the role of Delegate for the region as of 09:00hrs (GMT)...This follows Goddessness's declaration of intent to challenge the incumbent Delegate Caer Rialis on Feb 24 2006, 07:42...The region was geared to face a legitimate contest, making a refreshing change from the 'mental defectives' that have kept the Delegate honest...Also the first since the Grand Council was </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114139234213241347' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114139234213241347'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114139234213241347'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/south-pacifics-new-delegate.html' title='South Pacific&apos;s New Delegate'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114122562738720011</id><published>2006-03-01T14:58:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-03-01T15:08:33.430Z</updated><title type='text'>Let Battle Commence!..</title><summary type='text'>The opening fixtures of the South Pacific Football League, Season 3, have been announced...The highest placed team from last season, DVD United, travel to the land of the Evil Penguins to clash flippers with EPC Minions...Many will be tipping DVD United for the title after such a strong showing last season, but they will need to get off to a strong start, and the Minions will be no pushover </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114122562738720011' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114122562738720011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114122562738720011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/03/let-battle-commence.html' title='Let Battle Commence!..'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-114051851981444469</id><published>2006-02-21T10:36:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-02-21T10:41:59.830Z</updated><title type='text'>New SPOT team member</title><summary type='text'>We at SPOT are very pleased to announce that our crew has been reinforced with a new member. Parrrrtay will  from now on cover the regional news and all other newsworthy items she can lay her hands on.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=114051851981444469' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114051851981444469'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/114051851981444469'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/02/new-spot-team-member.html' title='New SPOT team member'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-113983047346827529</id><published>2006-02-13T09:53:00.000Z</published><updated>2006-02-13T13:58:53.543Z</updated><title type='text'>The Return of the Beautiful Game</title><summary type='text'>Tsrill, the Minister for the Region, has just published details for the start of the 3rd Football season...It is good to see this old favourite back and I am sure we are in for an exciting season...You can sign your team up by dropping a PM to Tsrill or replying in the thread: SPFA league/Season 3All of the set-up for the new season will take place off-site at: South Pacific Football </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=113983047346827529' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/113983047346827529'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/113983047346827529'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2006/02/return-of-beautiful-game.html' title='The Return of the Beautiful Game'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-113526646570528652</id><published>2005-12-22T23:45:00.000Z</published><updated>2005-12-22T19:33:34.840Z</updated><title type='text'>Suggestions From The Grand Council</title><summary type='text'>The Grand Council of the South Pacific has indeed been busy in the lead up to what could be a very interesting New Year...There won't be a need for the making of New Years Resolutions to ensure that the discussions and subsequent analysis will be intense over such wide reaching suggestions as the separating of legislative and executive powers. The establishment of political parties is one of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=113526646570528652' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/113526646570528652'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/113526646570528652'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2005/12/suggestions-from-grand-council.html' title='Suggestions From The Grand Council'/><author><name>Kloister</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03257717384162408057</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9u9TRoJLWBs/SdCh86_jd1I/AAAAAAAABAc/TbIi8TfMEpM/S220/av-596.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-113378466878066065</id><published>2005-12-05T12:05:00.000Z</published><updated>2005-12-05T12:11:08.813Z</updated><title type='text'>SPOT is back, with a new editor</title><summary type='text'> SPOT is happy to announce a new editor! Since Tsrill has taken up a government position, he doesn't have the time, and perhaps more importantly, the necessary independence anymore to cover the news of the south pacific. Therefore we are happy that Kloister has taken it upon him to bring you the news of The South Pacific and we welcome him heartily.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=113378466878066065' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/113378466878066065'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/113378466878066065'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2005/12/spot-is-back-with-new-editor.html' title='SPOT is back, with a new editor'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12235813.post-112559825021062922</id><published>2005-09-01T18:04:00.000Z</published><updated>2005-09-01T18:10:50.210Z</updated><title type='text'>Council operation changed</title><summary type='text'> After a decision of the Council in june this year to change the way the Council is run, the board administration has finally implemented the changes. The new procedures is as follows: all discussions and drafted bills that were formerly held either in a forum called "Things that go bump in the night" or in the Council itself, are now all to be started in the council. Once a bill is ready to be </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=12235813&amp;postID=112559825021062922' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/112559825021062922'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12235813/posts/default/112559825021062922'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://spot-news.blogspot.com/2005/09/council-operation-changed.html' title='Council operation changed'/><author><name>Trevon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry></feed>
