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Kalistani News in Brief: Fifth Child of Emperor and Consort born in Kaliburg
Heidi Richards Models for Dah Calendar; New Dems surge six months out from elections
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
June 4, 5741
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Reigning Queen of Surf Heidi Richards poses for Dah Calendar in Bianjie
Fifth Child of Emperor and Consort born in Kaliburg
The fifth Princeling, the Minor Prince Robert-Ross David Ananto-Leigh, was born to His Imperial Majesty, Emperor William II Ananto and Her Highness, the Princess Consort Casey Leigh-Campbell in Kaliburg in early May. The baby was born on time, but spent the first three weeks of his life in the NICU due to a rupture in his lungs which kept him from breathing properly after birth.
"When the Minor Prince was born, he had a small hole in his left lung which prevented him from drawing breath," said Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld, speaking for the Royal Family. "Quick intervention by doctors saw the baby placed on a ventilator, as operations were planned. The doctors worked on the Princeling for more than 4 Hours to repair the damage, and to help the child breathe properly. The surgery was minimally invasive, and involved the use of remote devices that allowed the doctors to go through the child's abdomen without damaging any bones or cartilage. The surgery that saved the Minor Prince's life was successful, and Prince will heal properly with no complications as he grows."
The Consort and Empress remained in the Hospital with their new child while he recovered from his traumatic birth. The Princess Consort accepting counselling for the experience and mother and baby are reportedly doing well. The Minor Prince was discharged from the Hospital with a clean bill of health three days ago and mom and baby are catching up on their bonding. "The quick intervention of the doctors saved the Minor Prince's life, and earned the entire team a debt of gratitude from the entire Royal Family," said Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld.
Heidi Richards Models for Dah Calendar
The Reigning Queen of Surf, Heidi Richards flew to Bianjie for a week after winning the overall score at Dana. There she began her modelling work for Dah Surf Company's 5742 Catalog. "We picked Bianjie because it was somewhere that apparently has no surf culture whatsoever," said Richards. "It's a very pretty country though, and has beautiful beaches. We took, I think, August and December there, and had the chance to meet with the locals and sample some of the cuisine. All in all, I have to say, my favorite part were the people we met: We were welcomed warmly by every single person, from the people at the airport, the cab drivers, the people running the shops on the beach that we got to shop at, and the kids hanging out on the beach, most of whom knew me, and showed me clippings from La Moda when I won the Triple Crown. Apparently me earning that honor was huge news here. I definitely think I would like to visit someday for a lot longer. Maybe do my part to spread surfing to that nation."
Richards signed with Dah after taking last year's Triple Crown honors at Luxon Swell Invitational. The 25 year old Luxon, Ananto native is a favorite for winning a repeat, becoming the first surfer in history to take back to back Triple Crowns, and already has a good start, winning her first three competitions easily, including the Dana Open, which is the season's first major competition. She also took the overall at Sunset and at Sulari, two very important competitions that usually separate the serious surfers from the rest of the pack. She next competes at the Kali Pipeline in mid June, and then will do smaller competitions on the mainland before returning to Luxon for the Luxon Swell Invitational. Whether she wins or not, Richards has been invited to Kaliburg to receive the Most Excellent Order of the Anantonese Empire, which will make her officially a Dame of the Order, in honor of last year's achievement.
Meanwhile, she says, she has a lot more pictures to take. "On the last day in Bianjie, Dah told me they were sending me to Nadiya next," said Richards. "Yeah, I know-- Crazy! I was like, first, 'its too cold to be anywhere near the sea there. Second of all, their laws are so f-d up and weird in that nation that we would spend more time trying to figure out how to visit than we have left before the calendar has to go to press.' Then they let me know that they were just joking, and that no Kalistani modeling company would ever shoot in Nadiya under any circumstances." Richards said instead, they will visit Xsampa and Gaduridos before the Pipeline, and then will go to Mordusia, Tel Bira, and Valruzia ahead of the Luxon competition. "I'm not too worried about being ready for competition. I basically have to put on underwear, and stand next to a surfboard for a few hours. It's like the easiest job I ever had." She also intends to surf when not in front of the camera, so she can stay sharp for her next major competitions.
New Dems surge six months out from elections
Dr Kristen Brandt's New Democrat faction of the Institutional Party showed a sharp uptick in support during the most recent poll taken in mid-May. The faction's candidates are gaining name recognition and support from moderates who would like something other than the Nationalist and Orthodox factions. "We are making a strong move to increase our seat count in Suldanor and in Odufaray," said Brandt this month in a short press conference. "And we are seeing new energy in Neveras and Vrassa. Its all moving in a very positive direction, but it is still a bit early, so we will need to keep this momentum into October, and then we really have a shot at picking up some major seats in Kalistan Proper."
Ananto remains a frustrating challenge for Brandt's faction. "Well, our internals suggest that it is the name Democrats which is making life difficult," said Brandt. "We have had the opportunity to have civil society clubs in Kalistan for more than 10 years now, but our recruiting just goes nowhere in Ananto, because people are hostile to the name Democrat. They may agree with the things we are trying to do, but we can't get past the overall antipathy for democracy that is ingrained in every aspect of daily life in Ananto. So it will be an uphill battle there."
Brandt said a large part of her movement's success has to do with the Grand Duchess of Kalistan, Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis' unrelenting attacks against the New Democrat Clubs on the Mainland. "She's probably hurting her cause more than helping it," said Dr. Brandt. "She's keeping us in the headlines, and we are able to counter a lot of the anti- side with direct reaching out to the people of Kalistan. I think until we do something that actually demonstrates that the people of Kalistan have something to worry about, they are going to continue to give us the benefit of the doubt. Meanwhile, we continue to promote honest and active conversation with the people through our clubs and public forums and we continue to show that we are representing the voice of those people we represent, and the people can see these."
Brandt said he only concern is that people will forget the support they express for the New Democrats by the time the January elections come along. "So our goal, my goal, is to not let people forget. We are hoping the people join us and put Dems in office all across Kalistan Proper. So we actually have the chance to show people that we mean to carry the people's agenda to the Chancellor and to the Emperor. But: January is a long way away in political terms, so we just have to keep working, and not give up."
The fifth Princeling, the Minor Prince Robert-Ross David Ananto-Leigh, was born to His Imperial Majesty, Emperor William II Ananto and Her Highness, the Princess Consort Casey Leigh-Campbell in Kaliburg in early May. The baby was born on time, but spent the first three weeks of his life in the NICU due to a rupture in his lungs which kept him from breathing properly after birth.
"When the Minor Prince was born, he had a small hole in his left lung which prevented him from drawing breath," said Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld, speaking for the Royal Family. "Quick intervention by doctors saw the baby placed on a ventilator, as operations were planned. The doctors worked on the Princeling for more than 4 Hours to repair the damage, and to help the child breathe properly. The surgery was minimally invasive, and involved the use of remote devices that allowed the doctors to go through the child's abdomen without damaging any bones or cartilage. The surgery that saved the Minor Prince's life was successful, and Prince will heal properly with no complications as he grows."
The Consort and Empress remained in the Hospital with their new child while he recovered from his traumatic birth. The Princess Consort accepting counselling for the experience and mother and baby are reportedly doing well. The Minor Prince was discharged from the Hospital with a clean bill of health three days ago and mom and baby are catching up on their bonding. "The quick intervention of the doctors saved the Minor Prince's life, and earned the entire team a debt of gratitude from the entire Royal Family," said Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld.
Heidi Richards Models for Dah Calendar
The Reigning Queen of Surf, Heidi Richards flew to Bianjie for a week after winning the overall score at Dana. There she began her modelling work for Dah Surf Company's 5742 Catalog. "We picked Bianjie because it was somewhere that apparently has no surf culture whatsoever," said Richards. "It's a very pretty country though, and has beautiful beaches. We took, I think, August and December there, and had the chance to meet with the locals and sample some of the cuisine. All in all, I have to say, my favorite part were the people we met: We were welcomed warmly by every single person, from the people at the airport, the cab drivers, the people running the shops on the beach that we got to shop at, and the kids hanging out on the beach, most of whom knew me, and showed me clippings from La Moda when I won the Triple Crown. Apparently me earning that honor was huge news here. I definitely think I would like to visit someday for a lot longer. Maybe do my part to spread surfing to that nation."
Richards signed with Dah after taking last year's Triple Crown honors at Luxon Swell Invitational. The 25 year old Luxon, Ananto native is a favorite for winning a repeat, becoming the first surfer in history to take back to back Triple Crowns, and already has a good start, winning her first three competitions easily, including the Dana Open, which is the season's first major competition. She also took the overall at Sunset and at Sulari, two very important competitions that usually separate the serious surfers from the rest of the pack. She next competes at the Kali Pipeline in mid June, and then will do smaller competitions on the mainland before returning to Luxon for the Luxon Swell Invitational. Whether she wins or not, Richards has been invited to Kaliburg to receive the Most Excellent Order of the Anantonese Empire, which will make her officially a Dame of the Order, in honor of last year's achievement.
Meanwhile, she says, she has a lot more pictures to take. "On the last day in Bianjie, Dah told me they were sending me to Nadiya next," said Richards. "Yeah, I know-- Crazy! I was like, first, 'its too cold to be anywhere near the sea there. Second of all, their laws are so f-d up and weird in that nation that we would spend more time trying to figure out how to visit than we have left before the calendar has to go to press.' Then they let me know that they were just joking, and that no Kalistani modeling company would ever shoot in Nadiya under any circumstances." Richards said instead, they will visit Xsampa and Gaduridos before the Pipeline, and then will go to Mordusia, Tel Bira, and Valruzia ahead of the Luxon competition. "I'm not too worried about being ready for competition. I basically have to put on underwear, and stand next to a surfboard for a few hours. It's like the easiest job I ever had." She also intends to surf when not in front of the camera, so she can stay sharp for her next major competitions.
New Dems surge six months out from elections
Dr Kristen Brandt's New Democrat faction of the Institutional Party showed a sharp uptick in support during the most recent poll taken in mid-May. The faction's candidates are gaining name recognition and support from moderates who would like something other than the Nationalist and Orthodox factions. "We are making a strong move to increase our seat count in Suldanor and in Odufaray," said Brandt this month in a short press conference. "And we are seeing new energy in Neveras and Vrassa. Its all moving in a very positive direction, but it is still a bit early, so we will need to keep this momentum into October, and then we really have a shot at picking up some major seats in Kalistan Proper."
Ananto remains a frustrating challenge for Brandt's faction. "Well, our internals suggest that it is the name Democrats which is making life difficult," said Brandt. "We have had the opportunity to have civil society clubs in Kalistan for more than 10 years now, but our recruiting just goes nowhere in Ananto, because people are hostile to the name Democrat. They may agree with the things we are trying to do, but we can't get past the overall antipathy for democracy that is ingrained in every aspect of daily life in Ananto. So it will be an uphill battle there."
Brandt said a large part of her movement's success has to do with the Grand Duchess of Kalistan, Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis' unrelenting attacks against the New Democrat Clubs on the Mainland. "She's probably hurting her cause more than helping it," said Dr. Brandt. "She's keeping us in the headlines, and we are able to counter a lot of the anti- side with direct reaching out to the people of Kalistan. I think until we do something that actually demonstrates that the people of Kalistan have something to worry about, they are going to continue to give us the benefit of the doubt. Meanwhile, we continue to promote honest and active conversation with the people through our clubs and public forums and we continue to show that we are representing the voice of those people we represent, and the people can see these."
Brandt said he only concern is that people will forget the support they express for the New Democrats by the time the January elections come along. "So our goal, my goal, is to not let people forget. We are hoping the people join us and put Dems in office all across Kalistan Proper. So we actually have the chance to show people that we mean to carry the people's agenda to the Chancellor and to the Emperor. But: January is a long way away in political terms, so we just have to keep working, and not give up."
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