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Trade Minister arrives in Cannisia

The Trade Minister arrived in Cannisia to enter talks for an FTA with Cannisia where both sides would discuss reducing tax and custom duties for Byzantine goods, and for Constantinople shipping vessels when they arrive in Cannisia to deliver and collect goods. There has been steady trade between both private companies of both sides for years and both nations would lead to formalise an agreement that would lead to sharing of technology and and improving trade relations.

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Government announces intent to sign Free Trade Agreements with neighbouring nations regardless of allegiance.

The Government of Byzantium would like to sign FTAs with neighbouring nations. Should they not object, Byzantium would like to send the Trade Minister first to Cannissia and Shroomia to discuss the possibility of an FTA. Should the governments not object, we will send him now.

Canissian Trade Minister Rayzha Rumaclin is more than willing to host a meeting and discuss a Free Trade Agreement, and help make arrangements for a trade cansulate or full Embassy as needed.

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Cannissia agrees to FTA. The Cannissian Foreign Minister and Trade Minister to arrive in Constantinople to sign the agreement

A historic agreement was reached between Cannissia and Byzantium today where both nations agreed to an FTA to improve trade relations and ties.

Among the things the Imperator would like to discuss with the Foreign Minister would be to establish a full embassy that would facilitate trade and diplomacy between the two nations. "Byzantium does not wish to indulge in a costly war that would ruin us. We believe that Trade and Development will enhance the relations between our two countries, irrespective of our allegiances. Byzantium also sees a use of an embassy that will ensure a constant line of communication between Cannisia and Byzantium." says the Emperor.

It's been a difficult year on New Gottland. Lots of hard work, crazy fever dreams, hard working wile having fever dreams and even more fever afterwards. But what has actuelly been the results of all this hard work and fever dreams?

Well for one thing, The High Lord has played a lot with his new toy, the An-225, and painted red stripes on the side to make it go faster. The Gottish Air Force happily reports that 'The big thingy' flies a bit faster downhill then before.

The Shroomia Air Force Exchange Programs has given great results, our pilots is better, more fit and sunburned then ever. The air force has even bought a large quantity of Body Oil for the pilots personal use. The ready room now has a fresh citrus aroma hours after the pilots left it.

The Shroomanian car assembly factory assembles cars for Gottlands use. Even as this is printed new hot AFV for the Gottish Army is assembled and transported to regiments all over the islands.

Stay tuned for more, more are expected to follow any day!

CANISSIAN EMBASSY TO BE BUILT IN BYZANTIUM

A new Canissian Embassy, much like this building pictured here, will be built in Byzantium to facilitate trade and international agreements.

In a big day for Canissian Diplomacy, Trade Minister Rayzah Rumaclin and Foreign Minister Ren Lars visited the nation of Byzantium and signed agreements on trade and diplomatic contact.

In a surprise announcement, the Foreign Minister also announced a spirit of agreement and cooperation with the recently-formed FUN, or Fungal United Nations.

"The People's Republic of Canissia is a dedicated member of the MESS alliance," Minister Ren Lars said today at the groundbreaking cermony for the new Embassy, "But we admire, respect, and agree with the principles of trade, diplomacy, and, well, fun that the new alliance stands for. Canissia is open-minded about discussing trade and other agreements with FUN members, and we'd like to open our markets to BodyOil, as we have opened our markets previously to the delicious Gottland Fish Biscuits."

The People's Republic of Canissia has done well with trade and tourism in the last couple of years, placing a great deal more emphasis on economic development. Much of the income from trade has been funnelled into education and medical benefits for the population. King Arik Coyotus-I's overall philosophy of a well-educated and healthy populace being the primary building block to getting anything else of any significance done has so far brought great rewards to the people of Canissia.

"We are always open to discuss trade and diplomacy," the Foreign Minister said.

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ProTec, backed by the government of Indhopal, held a newsconference today in the Atlantis Neutral Zone. It was announced that they intended to open an office there to offer their services to the international community.

It was also announced that profits were steady, based primarily on K&R and security consulting contracts held with large corporations.

CANISSIAN PARLIAMENT GOES INTO WEEKEND SESSION

The Canissian Parliament was called in for a weekend session, after a flurry of secure phone calls between the Foreign and Defense Minsiters and King Arik Coyotus-I, who is attending the MESS conference.

"All I can say is that there is a breakthrough proposal in the works that will hopefully allow for a reduction of tensions, and an enhancement of peace and diplomacy in the region," Defense Minister Ral Tenn said.

Defense Minister Tenn declined to give specifics, but he did talk about the motivations behind the discussions.

"We are in constant contact with His Majesty, and we regularly give data updates to him," the Defense Minister assured, "He monitors events on his laptop while he is in session, and gives instructions via cellphone when the MESS summit is in recess."

Details are sketchy, but during the recent visit by King Paul of PeZookia, and inspired by the recent diplomatic troubles between the MESS and OMSK pacts, as well as the Byzantium meeting, a propsal called the "Good Neighbor Proposal" has been making the rounds in the highest levels of Parliament. Nothing is known about the proposal beyond the name, however, Parliament takes it very seriously and politial watchers are keenly interested in the details.

"Once His Majesty returns, we'll be able to make a more solid announcement, but I can say that it is, I think, a good way to ensure stability for our region of the world."


CANISSIA A CALM TOURIST PORT DESPITE TROUBLED WATERS

Canissia keeps its hands clean, and reaps the rewards of a stable tourist industry, or so says a joint declaration by the Finance and Tourism Ministries.

Tourism was up 4.5% from the last year, as people come to visit Canissia from all around the globe.

"There's a great deal we have to offer," said Tourism Minister Seela Kimthrel. "Vulpesia tends to be the number one, high-volume tourist destination, but Canissia comes in a respectable second. We have more beaches, casinos in Tauron... overall, we have about as many people come to Canissia as go to Vulpesia."

When asked what kind of tourists tend to find their way to Canissia, Minsiter Kimthrel was able to elaborate.

"Canissia mostly has tourists who come for things that Vulpesia doesn't have as much of," she said, "Vulpesia is a smaller nation and doesn't have as many square kilometers of forest land or mountain ranges for outdoor activities. We have long-distance river-rafting, mountain climbing, and some skiing at altitude-- basically a variety of extreme sports for the outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing are especially popular."

Canissia's biggest competition for outdoor sports is the Bear Republic, which is the third most popular tourist spot by a close margin. Last year, Vulpesia was the #1 vacation destination for about 34% of all tourists, with the Bear Republic being a destination for about 26% percent, and Canissia was the destination of choice for 23%. This year, however, there was an increase by 4.5%, mostly at the Bear Republic's expense.

"That was due to many factors," Tourism Minister Kimthrel said, "Sadly, part of it was due to the reports of noctodile attacks and the earthquake they had, giving th eimpression that the Republic wasn't safe. Many of those travelers came to Canissia instead. If another year goes by with noctodile attacks down, they may switch back to Bear Republic destinations, but a few may have decided that they like coming back to Canissia instead."

The Canissian Tourism Ministry is stepping up campaigns to lure more visitors, including a hang-glide race from Mount Apex, the tallest peak in Canissia. There will be substantial prize money offered. Another feature will be the windsurf and parasailing competitions, and talks for a first-ever Olympics of New Terra.

"We're building an Olympic-size event center," Minister Kimthrel said, "And we hope to be ready very soon."

Crossroads Inc. wrote: "SO, Yose' I hear your nation makes a mean Atom powerd Zepplin?"

Actually there are only seven of them that are nuclear powered, and only three of them are active. they cost too much and are too big of a target to have them up in the air. Currently the patrol cycle is 3 weeks active, one week off, in rotating cycles.

The conventional battery powered hydrogen filled and fueled can do a leisurly 260kph. Which is actually slower then most people's trains. But we have no problem selling the conventional models, its just that the nuclear ones are a bit too big, and with so many itchy trigger fingers about, we don't want one of those blowing up over somebody's country or worse yet kill off a lot of sea life.

Besides with my current economic situation, our military doesn't have the trained crews to man them.

Wilkonia Extends Its Hand to Byzantium

Today the Ministry of Commerce announced that it will be, in the near future, sending representative to Byzantium to hammer out a potential free trade agreement opening new import and export markets. The government was especially keen at the possibility that such an agreement could help spread the market for Wilkonia's already formidable biotechnology industry. Moreover with agreements already signed, and first delivery scheduled by the cloe of the next quarter, of the first WCT shipbuilders see a rich new materials market to continue the fevered expansion they have been undergoing.

Ministry officials also announced that they intended to include provisions to bring the matter before the full MESS council. Potentially this would give Byzantium the status of the first non-member nation to enjoy "Most Favored Nation" trade status with the entire MESS. Details on what Wilkonian delegates intend to actually propose in terms of specifics have not yet emerged however given the general warming of international relations of late analysts expect that any agreement opening up new trading partners would sail through the council.

CmdrWilkens wrote: Wilkonia Extends Its Hand to Byzantium

Today the Ministry of Commerce announced that it will be, in the near future, sending representative to Byzantium to hammer out a potential free trade agreement opening new import and export markets. The government was especially keen at the possibility that such an agreement could help spread the market for Wilkonia's already formidable biotechnology industry. Moreover with agreements already signed, and first delivery scheduled by the cloe of the next quarter, of the first WCT shipbuilders see a rich new materials market to continue the fevered expansion they have been undergoing.

Ministry officials also announced that they intended to include provisions to bring the matter before the full MESS council. Potentially this would give Byzantium the status of the first non-member nation to enjoy "Most Favored Nation" trade status with the entire MESS. Details on what Wilkonian delegates intend to actually propose in terms of specifics have not yet emerged however given the general warming of international relations of late analysts expect that any agreement opening up new trading partners would sail through the council.

Constantinople Times

Byzantium is delighted to accept Wilkonia's trade minister.
The Byzantium government is ecstatic and would welcome the arrival of Wilkonia's trade minister to discuss an FTA. "Constantinople Shipping was especially pleased with the arrival of the new Wilkonian container vessels to be jointly produced by both Byzantium and Wilkonia. We see that the expansion of trade and diplomatic ties between our two nations to be extremely beneficial to both the MESS and OMSK and ensure open lines of communication is maintained." says the Trade Minister of Byzantium. The Emperor has gone overdrive of late in the signing of FTAs to open new opportunities for Byzantine companies in the various nations in the world.

Constantinople Times

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Official Launch of Byzantium Headlines

Today, Byzantium launched Byzantium Airlines. Using Il-96-400s leased and purchased from Red Technocracy (and jointly built in Byzantium), the airline would first launch bi-weekly routes to the capitals of Canissia, Shroomania, Crossroadia, Bear Republic, Shepnukistan, Red Technocracy Duchy of Langley, and Kingdom of New Patria from Constantinople. Offering tickets are competitive prices, Byzantium Airlines would seat passengers in a 2-3-2 configuration in economy, and a 2-2-2 business class and a 1-2-1 first class. The airline would also promote Byzantium tourism but offering tour packages to visit Byzantium's oldest cities and monuments.

"We are proud of our rich heritage, and we hope the whole world would come visit our cities and view the greatness of the Byzantine Empire. Constantinople once held the title of the Jewel of Christendom, and we have meticulously preserved our great and ancient city."

First Aircraft Exports arrive in Byzantium

Six An-22P - gunship conversion - have been delivered to Byzantium this morning.


For Byzantium's passenger lines, 10 Il-96-400 have been delivered and 10 more leased from the Red Technocracy.

"These planes, each carrying up to 436 passengers, can offer competition to the recent ideas about airship traffic.

In fact, they can reach almost any destination in SDN world in around 3 hours or less, allowing for unique travel capabilities.

Travel around, and let us have more free-travel agreements!" - said the written note from the Secretary General which was delivered with the planes.

For Byzantium's cargo airlines, 2 An-124 Ruslan jet planes, 1 An-225 Mriya jet plane, and 12 An-22A turboprop planes have been delievered.

Also, for Byzantium's army needs, 20 Mi-28A helicopters have been shipped over via an F.C.S. purchased from the ISCA, and 31 Coalition-SV artillery.

Langley Orders Delivered

1 An-22P gunship conversion has today flown over to the Duchy of Langley, accompanied by a fleet of 3 An-22A cargo planes, and 8 Yak-130 fighter-trainers.

Military Hardware for N'Ton shipped

15 BTR-60s, 10 An-26 and 10 An-12 have been sent to the Republic of N'Ton today via an FCS through the Central Sea, as well as an additional private order for 30 BMD-3 for $9 000 000
and 125 UAZ-469 (3151) Jeeps for a total of $1 250 000



Representative Special An-225 flies to the Royal Rail Republic









We hope the Royal Rail Republic enjoys the lush interiors of their representative plane! The cargo hold has been divided, with the rear part housing a small swimming pool and a small basketball playground. The passenger salon for 80 men can be seen on the photos above.

BBC Reports

"In International news there is information that Supreme General Alexander sent representatives to Atlantis this week to pleed with the World Governments in order to secure aid and possible trade deals with Terra Libertia. Previously Lord Ramlsey also of Terra Libertia had sent his newphew to speak on his behalf in Atlantis and he was successful in securing aid to deal with the Mega-fauna thread off their country as well as some general international aid. No country as yet has responded to the General's requests in comparsion to Lord Ramlsey who requests were granted in under a day and aid arriving in his country within the week.

It's rumored that several governments have made offers in private but officaly all world governments are refusing to deal with Terra Libertia except in Humanitarian terms.

More on this situation as it occurs."

"And last in a bit of personal news the BBC is currently in talks with a number of governments about the possibly of foreign bureaus. As of yet no AP style organization exists here on our new World. All countries have their own news service but few have the funds to send reporters anywhere but around their own country. The BBC on the other hand has had reports on the ground on most of the conflicts that have rocked out world. To improve the accuracy of our reports and the speed ot them, the BBC has asked the Goverments of

Byzantium
People's Republic of Canissian
The Republic of Pezookia
The Republic of Mangka
The Royal Rail Republic
and the Shina Republic have all been contacted to request the right to build BBC Field offices in their countries. As yet no countries have responded back, but we have high hopes these countries will welcome the BBC with open arms. "

Bear Republic News: It appears Colin III has been up to something on his recent camping trip, he immediatly departed on a large transport airship from Hughes Heracles Airships, with a large number of foreign dignitaries, with a flight plan listed as Crossroadia, maximum speed.

Just how or when these leaders entered Republic Soil, is unknown, nor is what they were talking about. Members of the Senate expressed anger over the Emporer's secrecy, and manipulation, circumventing their rights as a governing body.

In other news Hughes Airships announced the release of their newest large capacity airship, the Hughes/Kaiser model 47. The so called "Air Czar" appears to be aimed at competition with the Technocracy's private diplomatic and cargo jet market. Come see the HK-47 at the Crossroadia Air Confrence.

"Emporer the ship's GPS computer keeps calling us 'meatbags' what should we do?"

Minerva

Pro OMSK Pact Victory in Parliament, Royal Visit announced

Today, Parliament in a 192 to 111 victory with no apstains, the Pro-OMSK pact faction won out. The controversy over their unanounced development and detonations of Nuclear weapons by OMSK Pact forces has garnered much controversy in Parliament and among the General Populace with protests for and against the war clashing in all areas. Never the less, the pro OMSK Faction eventually won out, revoking a planned anti-OMSK Pact set of economic Terrifs.

Despite some protests, the king has signed the legeslation and has decided to formilize the generally courdual relations with OMSK-Pact and Zoria into membership. His Majesty plans on a Visit to the Red Technocracy to formalize these arangements.

MICRS Force Expansion

The Pyramid*, Zortropolis: After good reveiws from soldiers, the MICRS-1 Combat Robot will undergo increased procurement. The System has proven reliable throughout various tests and the military feels that the 300 test units ordered are not enough. Plans are to order a total of 4,500 units over a period of three years.

"I had to admit that i was Skeptical about these devices, especially after the Titan Rebellion" Royal Zorian Army Legate John McGrath told the press today, "But after reveiw of these devices and basically nothing but good reveiws, i feel that these devices are going to be an invaluable asset in the near future"

*-Center of the Zorian Military named for it's shape

News in brief from the Qudlivun Free State

Parliament Rejects Sanctuary Fortress Plans Outright, Supports Environmental Measures
The final line of defense requested by the Grand Duke has been rejected by a wide margin in Parliament earlier today. The group did agree to explore the issue and allow planning to go forward in the event His Grace's fears do prove real, but the anticipated expense would be far higher than deemed comfortable for the country.

Parliament did deliver a victory for the Grand Duke in the form of funding for the entirety of his environmental management plans. Added by Parliament were provisions for bio-degradable and non-petroleum plastics facilities.

Debate still continues on the other defense measures requested by the monarch.

"Default Open" Travel Policy Rules Communique
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has posted the rules for ship and aircraft operators on their intranet site in regards to procedures for transit through Qudlivun Free State waters or airspace. All vessels or aircraft flagged by governments in good standing with our government are free to make use of our nation's airports and terminals so long as all rules are followed in regards to access to territorial and internal waters and airspace. Any government considered not in good standing, as the Kingdom of New Patria was briefly, will be notified.

It is the belief of the Government of the Qudlivun Free State that while the Law of the Sea may not specifically address issues relating to aircraft or airspace claims the spirit of the rules establish a good baseline for either modification of the original act to cover aircraft or a separate international accord with accompanying protocols be developed.

Alliance Rumors
There are rumors circulating within the Parliament that the Prime Minister may seek permission from the Grand Duke to seek membership in the Fungal Union of Nations. Although our acceptance into the international organization may well be accepted, the Grand Duke has publicly stated his objections to creating international obligations that we may be unable to afford. The Prime Minister's office claims the rumors are false.

Mangka Daily News

Minister of Information Welcomes BBC

[Wanhua] J.J. Lee, Minister of the Government Information Office, mentioned that the Republic of Mangka welcomes the BBC to establish offices in the nation. "Mangka fully acknowledges the freedom of the press. It would be positive to see an independent, international news agency in our nation."


Parliament Supplemental Election Might be Necessary

[Wanhua] With nearly 1/3 of legislatives being convicted, the Legislative Hall is facing a possibility of another election.

It is nearly a year since the Independent Commision Against Corruption (ICAC) has been established, yet over 30 central government officials and 62 legislatives have been arrested, with most of them tried guilty. While officials can be appointed, this is not the case with representatives. Once the attendance drops below 2/3, which is 100 legislatives, a supplemental election would be inevitable. The local counties are experiencing a similar situation. East Coast City is currently applying for election while Takao is on the brink of dropping beneath the legal attendance.

[Since I didn't get into specifics with the FUNGAL's economic trade stuff, I think I ought to clarify some stuff then. Um, since now PeZook's also FUN, I guess he can help out with his l33t mathematicalogicalistic skills and econonomonatronic know-how. It does not help to have a grand alliance led solely by me, an illiterate.]

[BTW, Wohu Manah, the Qudlivun Free State is welcomed to the FUN ]


The Sovereign Shroomanian Sentinel
EQUINE ECONOMY

Shroomania and the Fungal Union of Nations have began opening trade relations with both Byzantium and the Incorporated Republic of Tonkin, and despite OMSK-MESS tensions, the Prime Minister has expressed his intentions to engage in increased economic intercourses beyond his OMSK allies. In short, he wants to buy-and-sell with MESS.

With Shroomania's trade minister heading to Constantinople and the Byzantine Emperor himself preparing to visit Shroomania, it certainly is 'FUN time'.

"It's going to be FUN," the Prime Minister stated. "Though to get the MESS and everyone else interested in having FUN with us, we're gonna have to advertise some of our other assets. Aside from our copious amounts of body oil."

The Prime Minister's public address quickly turned into a national ad-campaign with the Prime Minister advertising various Shroomanian and FUN products.

"Shroomania is known for, example, building engines for boats and ships - conventional ones and nuclear ones. We're working with PeZookia and we're working with N'ton, one of the biggest shipbuilding nations around."

"Because of that, our men are totally ripped. Building boats is good exercise, and they need body oil. But do you know what they also need? They need to maintain their immense physique and calisthenics doesn't quite cut it nowadays. Rather than push steroids, like our athletic rival-nations, we do it the old fashioned way. Exercise."



"Shroomania is renowned for its high-quality indoors exercise machines. All over the FUN, these contraptions help men, women and children pump iron. Now, those of you living in the MESS can too! But wait, there's more!"

"While New Gottland is famous for its fish biscuits..."



"Did you know that Shroomania is also an exporter of healthsome natural foods? Canissians and Bear Republicans alike love our truffles and other fungus-foods."



"Who doesn't like mushrooms?"

"The only downside to that is spore-season, when fungi all over Shroomania start spewing out copious amounts of spores as they reproduce. There have been a couple of cases where people have had their faces eaten by flesh-eating fungi... (I've heard that Republic of Mangka pharmaceuticals are interested in the fungi)"



"Yet Mushroom Medical professionals were uniquely qualified in treating these flesh-eating fungi victims, and have gained a little-known reputation of handling most unusual cases of diseases."


Because lab-coats and loose clothing are often reservoirs of microorganisms, Mushroom Medical professionals exclusively wear skin-tight latex. To protect their patients.

"Because of that, Shroomania is a center of health-tourism. Foreigners who go to Shroomania for treatment often go to Vulpesia to relax by the beach after an arduous surgery where extra-limbs and other deformities are removed by cosmetic Shroomanian surgeons."



"And because prevention is better than cure, homes all over Shroomania have air-purifying air-conditioning with ionized air-filters. With the exaggerated threat of nuclear war, they've also been selling NBC-proof air conditioning to other nations... they're actually rather affordable. There's also the radiation-proof refrigerators and normal fridges as well."



"The Fungal nations are also known for manufacturing affordable products for entertainment, like toys. Kids love toys, toys are FUN, and every X-Mas children all over the New World are bound to open their present and find a great gift with a 'Made in Republicburgstatesville' stamp at its bottom. Isn't that great? The pleasant climate of the down-south Fungal nations also mean that a lot of folks want to spend their X-mas somewhere warm..."



"It's also pretty much X-mas all year round in the Glorious People's Republican Democracy of Blastification. For obvious reasons."



"Need I say more?"


Reality TV is extreme.

"Oh, and ShroomSatTV is working together with Bear Republican producers to make real high quality entertainment for FUN-loving people all-over the world. It's being broadcasted everywhere, though our comrades in the Red Technocracy are currently evaluating the ideological clarity of our programmes and if they are fit for presentation to Red audiences."

"More serious programming includes the Sovereign Shroomanian Sentinel which is competing with the Blackadder Broadcasting Corporation in providing quality journalism and fair-and-balanced reporting to the world's audience."

"Overall, it's pretty FUN."

Constantinople Times

Trade Minister from Shroomia arrives

Today, the Trade Minister from Shroomia arrived to enter talks for an FTA between Byzantium and Shroomia. "Byzantium seeks to increase trade of goods between the two nations. Companies on both sides are eager to expand their operations. For example, Byzantium Airlines is seeking local partners in Shroomia to establish a domestic airline to serve Shroomia and also an airport hub to serve countries in FUN. Constantinople Shipyards is also eager to work with the shipyards in Shroomia. The research institutes are also eager for collaboration. We also invite Shroomian representatives to view our FBR project and to see if they would like to buy one such reactor for their uses." says the Trade Minister.

Also on the cards is a visit by the Emperor Heraclius IV to Shroomia to formalise relations and to establish an embassy to ensure there is a clear line of communications between the two nations.

Emperor Heraclius IV arrives in Crossroadia to attend the conference.

The Red Technocracy Supreme Council approves the decision to retranslate BBC and ShroomSat from Ostankino



"We welcome the media networks of our neighbor and ally nations - the UKB and Shroomania - into the Red Technocracy", - said Nikitin, the leader of the Ostankino Retranslation Tower.

"We are currently also finishing the Technocracy-Shroomania Friendship Tower in Shroomania and soon will start broadcasting the Red One Channel and the Red Star Channel to all nations with help from U.K.B. satellite retranslation system and our 2 satellites incorporated into it" - reported the official.







"Television must be accessible and easy to translate around both urban centers and villages" - he spoke before the cameras.

Official Communiqué from the Qudlivun Free State to the Fungal Union of Nations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been granted preliminary approval by His Grace Vohu Manah, Grand Duke of the Qudlivun Free State, to enter into negotiations on his behalf for the purpose of seeking membership into the Fungal Union of Nations. A condition of such membership is to spell His Grace's name correctly in all future communications. Seriously, "W" isn't even next to the letter "V" on a QWERTY keyboard.

The Sovereign Shroomanian Sentinel
ALLITERATIVE APOLOGY

"Whoops," the Prime Minister was quoted saying. "Sorry."