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Kalistani News in Brief: Royal Couple makes appearance at Winter Celebration;
Johnson v. Sulari New Democrat Club reaches jury deliberation; SPV sold record number of solar panels in 5727
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
December 30, 5727
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Crown Prince and Princess Consort celebrate the arrival of Winter at National Theater
Royal Couple makes appearance at Winter Celebration
His Highness, Crown Prince William Ananto-Rosenfeld attended the formal Winter Celebration last week. He was the highest ranking member of the royal family to attend this year, with Her Imperial Majesty opting to remain at home in Eveari and the two Princesses still in national Service. Along with him was Her Highness, the Princess Consort, Casey Leigh-Campbell, who wore a stunning forest green dress and an ivory bolero jacket. The Royal Couple were widely sought after by luminaries of Kaliburg Formal Society who were all in attendance, and the Winter Celebration was hosted this year by the Ladies in the Kaliburg Garden Club.
"Casey really enjoys these sorts of events," said His Highness. "She debuted in Sulari, but she seems to think that Kaliburg Society is a step above, and so she wants to come to these Society events as often as possible. It gives her an excuse to dress up, to do her hair and to circulate amongst the Ladies in attendance. She's quite proud of her station and loves the attention. And it makes her happy so I give her what she likes." Lady Leigh-Campbell was indeed the center of much of the attention at the gala, and spent much of the evening circulating among the little parties spread throughout the event, as well as dancing, gambling, and snacking on hors d'oeuvres.
The entire event was capped off by the National Theater Troupe production of "The Royal Nonesuch," a wild and raunchy burlesque that greatly entertained the audience in attendance, which the Royal Couple observed from the private royal box. "Well, this year's performance was quite a naughty play," said the Crown Prince. "Definitely not for the kids. But each year, the National Troupe abandons their pretenses at high theater and puts on one burlesque, which features dance numbers, one acts, and recitals. The vast majority of the performance is played for laughs, and the actors and actresses never fail in that department. But there is also definitely a lot of skin throughout, and the jokes are certainly for adults only. The Burlesque is treated as a fundraiser for the National Theater, and our family makes a sizeable contribution each year after the performance." This was the Princess Consort's first Winter Celebration and it is reported that she can't wait for next year's festival.
Johnson v. Sulari New Democrat Club reaches jury deliberation
The ongoing case Johnson v. Sulari New Democrat Club has finally ended oral arguments and has been remanded to a jury to deliberate over. The Jury is expected to deliberate for another week following the New Years' recess and will then return with a verdict. The jury was requested by the Respondents when it was revealed that the judge in the case might be preferential to the Respondents in the case. "Just to make sure we cannot be accused of an unfair trial," said Nate Clark, one of the counsels for the New Democrat Club in the case, "we would like to request the empaneling of a jury." Both the Petitioners and the Judge agreed to the change, and the case was delayed for several weeks, while lawyers for both sides went through voir dire.
Though mandatory in all criminal proceedings, juries are allowable, but are not regularly empaneled in civil suits or in administrative courts. When a jury pool is formed, the normal rules of voir dire hold, that each side gets to attempt to name a jury that will be as favorable as possible to their own clients' interests while also being acceptable to the other side. Since Kalistani courts do not favor adversarial proceedings, jury selection is rarely contentious: Mostly what is being looked for is obvious bias so that biased person may be tossed off the jury. Once a jury is seated, they hear all evidence and then consider each argument in the light of the plain Vrassan wording of the Law. They then decide whether the petitioner's case is made, or if there is some extenuating reason that the Respondent should not be held liable. And then the jury and judge work together to assign just damages if any are warranted.
The Jury in this case does not appear to favor one side or the other. Both sides have therefore agreed to abide by the jury's verdict in the case. Much of the nation has been tuned into this case as it has proceeded, given its civil rights and liberties implications. If a verdict comes down for the Plaintiffs, this will strike a blow against the limited advances democracy has made in the nation through the efforts of the New Democrat Club. But if the respondents win, it could blow the entire One Party Rule open to reinterpretation, at which point the National Legislature may need to revisit the law to clarify. A win for the petitioners is a win for the status quo, while a win for the respondents is, at best a temporary opening for some democracy, at least until the National Legislature can revisit the law. And they will or will not based on what Her Imperial Majesty commands them to do.
SPV sold record number of solar panels in 5727
SPV recorded record sales internationally this year as demand for solar panels has climbed steadily. "We are seeing a 6 percent increase in international sales," said Sulari Photovoltaics CEO Gregory Ellison. "This definitely required us to increase production to meet demand this year, which was a good thing for our shareholders and our workers. A couple more years like this and we might have to expand operations." SPV is the main photovoltaic supplier in Kalistan, and with growing demand in the world, has taken the role of largest international supplier as well.
"We aren't seeing any competition internationally," said Ellison. "Most countries simply do not produce photovoltaics. They purchase them from us. And our international sales have taken a big jump this year, as we are seeing more and more communities begin building solar farms to help them offset reduction in oil purchases." Ellison said a big driver is the fact that oil is simply so polluting. "More EV sales are being reported abroad as well, and the increased solar energy generation is being used to build increased capacity. But we just get the feeling that people are tired with having their air and water polluted by big oil. Our neighbors aren't helping by pumping oil by the boatload, but some nations are starting to wake up to the environmental damage that oil causes, and are starting to leave it behind."
Ellison said increased sales are great. "But we have to do more to provide oil manufacturers alternatives," he said. "I think many countries who rely on oil do so out of economic necessity: they believe it is necessary to help them develop their economy. While we greatly benefit from selling solar panels to the world, we should also look into reinvesting that money to help those nations who are slavishly dependent upon oil extraction refining and exporting to find something else that can meet their energy needs, while protecting jobs and national wealth. Until we do that, infinite oil that is being sold as if it is scarce just represents an inexplicably twisted commodity market, and continues to require responsible nations like Kalistan to step up and step into the void to provide alternatives." SPV was up more than 4% in the KalSiE on the news.
His Highness, Crown Prince William Ananto-Rosenfeld attended the formal Winter Celebration last week. He was the highest ranking member of the royal family to attend this year, with Her Imperial Majesty opting to remain at home in Eveari and the two Princesses still in national Service. Along with him was Her Highness, the Princess Consort, Casey Leigh-Campbell, who wore a stunning forest green dress and an ivory bolero jacket. The Royal Couple were widely sought after by luminaries of Kaliburg Formal Society who were all in attendance, and the Winter Celebration was hosted this year by the Ladies in the Kaliburg Garden Club.
"Casey really enjoys these sorts of events," said His Highness. "She debuted in Sulari, but she seems to think that Kaliburg Society is a step above, and so she wants to come to these Society events as often as possible. It gives her an excuse to dress up, to do her hair and to circulate amongst the Ladies in attendance. She's quite proud of her station and loves the attention. And it makes her happy so I give her what she likes." Lady Leigh-Campbell was indeed the center of much of the attention at the gala, and spent much of the evening circulating among the little parties spread throughout the event, as well as dancing, gambling, and snacking on hors d'oeuvres.
The entire event was capped off by the National Theater Troupe production of "The Royal Nonesuch," a wild and raunchy burlesque that greatly entertained the audience in attendance, which the Royal Couple observed from the private royal box. "Well, this year's performance was quite a naughty play," said the Crown Prince. "Definitely not for the kids. But each year, the National Troupe abandons their pretenses at high theater and puts on one burlesque, which features dance numbers, one acts, and recitals. The vast majority of the performance is played for laughs, and the actors and actresses never fail in that department. But there is also definitely a lot of skin throughout, and the jokes are certainly for adults only. The Burlesque is treated as a fundraiser for the National Theater, and our family makes a sizeable contribution each year after the performance." This was the Princess Consort's first Winter Celebration and it is reported that she can't wait for next year's festival.
Johnson v. Sulari New Democrat Club reaches jury deliberation
The ongoing case Johnson v. Sulari New Democrat Club has finally ended oral arguments and has been remanded to a jury to deliberate over. The Jury is expected to deliberate for another week following the New Years' recess and will then return with a verdict. The jury was requested by the Respondents when it was revealed that the judge in the case might be preferential to the Respondents in the case. "Just to make sure we cannot be accused of an unfair trial," said Nate Clark, one of the counsels for the New Democrat Club in the case, "we would like to request the empaneling of a jury." Both the Petitioners and the Judge agreed to the change, and the case was delayed for several weeks, while lawyers for both sides went through voir dire.
Though mandatory in all criminal proceedings, juries are allowable, but are not regularly empaneled in civil suits or in administrative courts. When a jury pool is formed, the normal rules of voir dire hold, that each side gets to attempt to name a jury that will be as favorable as possible to their own clients' interests while also being acceptable to the other side. Since Kalistani courts do not favor adversarial proceedings, jury selection is rarely contentious: Mostly what is being looked for is obvious bias so that biased person may be tossed off the jury. Once a jury is seated, they hear all evidence and then consider each argument in the light of the plain Vrassan wording of the Law. They then decide whether the petitioner's case is made, or if there is some extenuating reason that the Respondent should not be held liable. And then the jury and judge work together to assign just damages if any are warranted.
The Jury in this case does not appear to favor one side or the other. Both sides have therefore agreed to abide by the jury's verdict in the case. Much of the nation has been tuned into this case as it has proceeded, given its civil rights and liberties implications. If a verdict comes down for the Plaintiffs, this will strike a blow against the limited advances democracy has made in the nation through the efforts of the New Democrat Club. But if the respondents win, it could blow the entire One Party Rule open to reinterpretation, at which point the National Legislature may need to revisit the law to clarify. A win for the petitioners is a win for the status quo, while a win for the respondents is, at best a temporary opening for some democracy, at least until the National Legislature can revisit the law. And they will or will not based on what Her Imperial Majesty commands them to do.
SPV sold record number of solar panels in 5727
SPV recorded record sales internationally this year as demand for solar panels has climbed steadily. "We are seeing a 6 percent increase in international sales," said Sulari Photovoltaics CEO Gregory Ellison. "This definitely required us to increase production to meet demand this year, which was a good thing for our shareholders and our workers. A couple more years like this and we might have to expand operations." SPV is the main photovoltaic supplier in Kalistan, and with growing demand in the world, has taken the role of largest international supplier as well.
"We aren't seeing any competition internationally," said Ellison. "Most countries simply do not produce photovoltaics. They purchase them from us. And our international sales have taken a big jump this year, as we are seeing more and more communities begin building solar farms to help them offset reduction in oil purchases." Ellison said a big driver is the fact that oil is simply so polluting. "More EV sales are being reported abroad as well, and the increased solar energy generation is being used to build increased capacity. But we just get the feeling that people are tired with having their air and water polluted by big oil. Our neighbors aren't helping by pumping oil by the boatload, but some nations are starting to wake up to the environmental damage that oil causes, and are starting to leave it behind."
Ellison said increased sales are great. "But we have to do more to provide oil manufacturers alternatives," he said. "I think many countries who rely on oil do so out of economic necessity: they believe it is necessary to help them develop their economy. While we greatly benefit from selling solar panels to the world, we should also look into reinvesting that money to help those nations who are slavishly dependent upon oil extraction refining and exporting to find something else that can meet their energy needs, while protecting jobs and national wealth. Until we do that, infinite oil that is being sold as if it is scarce just represents an inexplicably twisted commodity market, and continues to require responsible nations like Kalistan to step up and step into the void to provide alternatives." SPV was up more than 4% in the KalSiE on the news.
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