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Kalistani News in Brief: Kalistan takes receipt of first Bekenial III Class Frigates
Kelsey Ryan rejoins with Cauffman, Democratic Clubs to meet with Chancellor
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
July 1, 5651


Kelsey Ryan, left, signs new representation contract with Cauffman Agency, also pictured is Melissa Cauffman, Ryan's agent at Cauffman

Kalistan takes receipt of first Bekenial III Class Frigates
Kalistan takes a giant step ahead in its strategic defense of the Northern Anantonese Ocean as it receives its first squadron of the Bekenial III Class Frigates from Hutori. The joint Hutorian-Kalistani Designed ships have long been in the works in Hutori, and are now being produced at one every 11-12 months. Kalistan has received the first four of its lot, and is ordering them to be added to the 1st Regular Fleet, currently based at Port Swedes.

The ships aim to enhance the subsurface monitoring capacities that Kalistan has in the Northern Anantonese Ocean. "We have a multi-layered approach when it comes to Anti-Submarine warfare," said Navy spokeswoman Ensign Donna Cowlins. "A comprehensive array of subsurface sonar and hydrophone devices combined with air and satellite assets designed to both track and uncover hidden subs helps our surface and subsurface assets see, identify, and mitigate subsurface threats, which today represent the single biggest issue for the Kalistani Navy and our nation as a whole. A missile sub parked off our coast can deploy its weaponry into our cities, so it is imperative that whatever else happens in our military or in the region, we continue to treat the Northern Anantonese Ocean as a fortress, and defend it on as many levels as we can."

The ships, under development for decades, are a welcomed addition to the Kalistani Regular Navy. A small contingent of Regular Navy personnel have been in Hutori for months to train with the Hutorian Navy on the vessels and have been given the opportunity to sail the new ships home.

Kelsey Ryan rejoins Cauffman Modeling Agency
Kalistani Supermodel Kelsey Ryan has completed her National Service obligation and has returned to civilian life. Immediately, her old agency, Cauffman Modelling Agency, reached out to the Model and has re-signed her to Agency representation. Ryan has said she wishes to avoid exclusive contracts with a single company. "I'm getting older," said Ryan, in Sulari. "I feel like there are lots of roles I can play in fashion, but I would also like to try my hand at television, like Cathy (Ruiz of M7's House of Fashion.) The world of fashion in our country has really grown so much since I started, so I am sure there is still a lot I have to contribute."

Ryan said she will immediately get back to work in September modelling in Casa Cultura's Winter show. "Nice easy work, for sure," she said. "Plus, I've always thought very highly of Casa Cultura. High fashion is one thing, but the stuff Casa makes is not only really pretty, but it is really functional: It brings fashion to the common women, and I find myself sort of in alignment with that philosophy."

Ryan also noted her colleague and fellow supermodel's association with Crown Prince Kazimierez of Dolgava. "Gabby was one of the first people I checked in on when I got out of the NSP. She introduced me to the Crown Prince. It was a bit of a surprise to meet him at her house, but I can say, he seems like a really down to earth fellow." Ryan said Montgomery and the Crown Prince have been spending a lot of time together and she thinks they are quite good together. "It seems that Gabby has found happiness. I hope they stay together: They're a cute couple."

Democratic Clubs to meet with Chancellor
Chancellor of the Empire Lady Jennifer Alvarez-Miller has agreed to meet with the Sulari Democratic Club. The largest of such clubs, the Sulari Democratic Club has been holding regular information sessions about civil society activity for years, and their peaceful teaching demonstrations have become a stable of summer activities in most of the Grand Duchy of Kalistan. The meeting was proposed by President of the Democratic Club, George Herrera.

"It was a real surprise when the Lady agreed to meet with us and talk with us in a public forum," said Herrera, who is a civics teacher during the school year. "We fully expected that she would politely decline, as the Chancellor has in many occasions, but this time, she agreed to sit down with us and talk and that really was celebrated by our members."

Herrera said that he intends to invite members from other Democratic Clubs to the forum which will take place in Sulari in August. The event is open to the public, and Herrera said it is not designed to be contentious. "Lady Alvarez is one of our own here in Suldanor, and we would like to talk to her about the role of the Institutional Party, and our National Assembly in the lives of the people of Kalistan. This forum will, like almost all of our events, for the purposes of voter information. I do expect some questions about the single party system, but for the most part, we will try to keep the conversation civil and topical. After all, we would not only like to speak with the Chancellor, but also encourage her to continue to meet with us in the future. We can't do that if a bunch of radicals spend the event alienating her."

Lady Alvarez said she spoke with the Empress about the Chancellor appearing at a public forum hosted by the Democratic Club, and Her Imperial Majesty was not overtly opposed to the offer. The Chancellor also said the Empress does not intend to speak with the Democrats this summer, but will listen to the Chancellor's report of the goings on.

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