Minister of Homeland Security speaks

By Sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) The Minister of Information recently has had a chance to sit down again with Sir Knifeking for another interview. Recently Sir Knifeking was recently appointed the Empires of Earth's Minister of Homeland Security.

bootskitten - How do you feel about your appointment as Empires of Earth’s Minister of Homeland Security?

knifeking - I feel that it is another way to help our region grow stronger together and size wise so that we are felt as even more of a presence in NS. It will be an interesting position to hold as my predecessor in this position JP never did anything to my knowledge but then again that’s how it supposed to be.

bootskitten - Can you explain more about the position as some of the citizens are confused about it?

knifeking - Ah yes it is a bit tricky and I’m sure a lot of people are going to be confused about it. Actually could be considered part of The Ministry of Immigration, Information, and War all at once. My job is to monitor all new nations who arrive watch their activities for anything suspicious, keep tabs on nations that leave Empires of Earth and see what they do after they leave (Ministry of War), recruit new nations (Ministry of Immigration), and then work with the Ministry of Information in putting out propaganda to boost moral and activity through out the region.

bootskitten - How is this going to work in conjunction with the Ministry of Information?

knifeking - Well as I said in the previous question pump out propagandist material to increase morale and activity in the region and keep a steady stream of info to the people so they know what is happening around them.

bootskitten - What are your goals as the newly appointed Homeland Security Minister?

knifeking - My goals are to help increase our population, our activity, and above all else our safety.

bootskitten - How will you achieve those goals?

knifeking - I will use my resources from the Ministry of Immigration, and working in conjunction with the minister if Information.

bootskitten - What types of skills do you think are necessary to be the Minister of Homeland Security?

knifeking - Skills would be needing to know how to recruit, how to be covert if your watching some one, good people skills is also a must.

Sir Knifeking also said at the end of the interview "I would like to thank you for this entertaining interview Mr. Boots." The Minister of Information enjoyed talking with Sir Knifeking and the entire Empire wishes Knifeking the very best of luck in his position as Minister of Homeland Security and looks forward to seeing great things from him.

Empires of Earth, Hampshire join

By Sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Royal Citadel Palace, Londinium, EoE (AP) Yesterday morning, King Most Great Britannia of Empires of Earth and Hampshire’s King Tiberius Capurcium, also known as Prince Consort SenatorTC in EoE, made the announcement that Empires of Earth and Hampshire will join together and unite as an act of Faith. The joining of these two kingdoms are a sign of everlasting friendship between the regions and the kings. The joining of Empires of Earth and Hampshire is not without problems. A few prominent citizens in both Hampshire and Empires of Earth’s have a problem with the joining of the two regions. The citizens cite that their parliaments, Prime Minister and Lord High Chancellor should have been informed of this decision before the Kings did it. The most vocal opponent is Lord Atlantis, citing primarily personal reasons. Linkin of Hampshire has however changed his vote and is now for the decision. Kings Most Great Britannia and Tiberius Capurcium site this decision is to help both regions and to better Empires of Earth. Also, especially in EoE there is no prior precedent of the LHC or parliament ever being involved in matters like this, as it is a matter of the foreign office and king, not Parliament and the legislative branch.

Empires of Earth passes 200 nation mark

By Sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Ministry of Information, Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) At the beginning of 2007, Empires of Earth’s regional population fell quickly so that Empires of Earth quickly dropped out of the top 20 largest regions in the realm of NationStates and below 200 nations. Lately, with the recruitment efforts of His Majesty, Most Great Britannia, Foreign Affairs Minister SenatorTC and Immigration Minister Knifeking, Empires of Earth has finally gotten back to past 200 nations and back into the top 20 largest regions. “It is a wonderful feeling that we are finally regaining back some of our old glory back and it shows having us currently at 231 nations and 20th in top largest regions in Nationstates. I am proud of what this Empire’s citizens have been able to accomplish with their recent dedication.” States Minister of Information Bootskitten. Most Great Britannia was joyous after hearing of the great news and fully intends to get Empires of Earths Population back to above 280 nations.

Deputy Minister of Information Interviewed

By Sir Neil Laumeyer,
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) I have had the wonderful pleasure to sit down with my Deputy Minister of Information and get to know him through our chatting and the interview. I was very impressed with the success of his first assignment and I knew I should interview him to help the Empire find out what makes him perfect for the job.

Bootskitten - How did you feel being appointed Deputy Minister of Information?

Aconderoga - I was glad that I was appointed. I love to write newspapers. In the Confederacy of Free Regions - COFR - I have my own newspaper, and it's a load of fun when writing it. I love journalism and I thought that I could help out here in Empires of Earth.

Bootskitten - Now that you have officially completed your first assignment, how do you feel about the position?

Aconderoga - I still enjoy being the Deputy Minister of Information. I like interviewing people, because I kinda feel like Larry King. Only I don't have 2,000 wives, I'm not 300 years old, I'm not a leftie, and I don't look like a chimpanzee.

Bootskitten - If there was something you could change in the Ministry of Information, what would it be and why?

Aconderoga - There's nothing that I would change at the moment.

Bootskitten - Name a couple things in Empires of Earth that Interest you and why do they interest you?

Aconderoga - Well, I love being in 'professional & successful regions'. Also, it doesn't take a lot of effort to get involved and participate here, which is great for newcomers. This region is not like Great Britain and Ireland, where you have to be a forum member for like a few months before people start listening to you.

Bootskitten - What is one quality that you find in Most Great Britannia that you admire and why do you admire that quality?

Aconderoga - Well, I admire his ability to 'own' his opponents in debates. He's very smart, and knows all the facts. I've seen him completley own the Commies over in the LKE.

Bootskitten - What are your goals as Deputy Minister of Information?

Aconderoga - As Deputy Minister of Information, I would like to do my best in helping you, the Minister of Information, any way I can. You seem to have a lot of work as MoInfo, and as a lover of journalism, I'd like to lend you a hand.

Bootskitten - Finally, What do you look for in asking for a position in a region?

Aconderoga - Hm. Well, when asking for a position in a region, I usually ask myself "Wait, am I going to be happy in this position?" and "Am I going to be a big help, or am I going to be the guy appointed just to fill the space?"

Deputy Minister of Immigration Interviewed

By Aconderoga,
Reporter/Deputy Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) I had the pleasure to sit down and have a nice interview with the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Immigration TovostikosPrez.

Aconderoga - Where, and how did you hear about Empires of Earth? Were you recruited, or did you discover one of its glorious embassies in a foreign region?TovostikosPrez - I found it accidentally through a program called "Stumble". After a few days working on my country MGB sent me the recruitment letter....I was sold and here I am Aconderoga - How many times a week do you recruit? And when recruiting new nations via telegram, are you the type of person who looks at their United Nations ranking before you hit 'send'? When I was the Minister of Immigration in Americana, I tried to avoid the left-wingers. TovostikosPrez - I actually haven't recruited yet as I was nominated Saturday and I plan to start tomorrow (Monday). I plan to perhaps look at their country before inviting them, but I want to keep an open mind though. My policy will really be that I'll welcome anyone into our society until they give us reason for them to no longer be welcome. Aconderoga - Have you set any goals for yourself as Deputy Minister of Immigration?TovostikosPrez - I had expressed to MGB that I wanted to increase the population by 20% or so, but MGB's confidence in our recruitment success has made me re-think my goal to perhaps 35%-45% Aconderoga. Are you in any other regions in NationStates, or is Empires of Earth you first community?TovostikosPrez - Empires of Earth is and will be my first and only community. I firmly believe in keeping loyal to one country, but offering my support to other allied countries when needed. I think that if you're involved in many regions, your loyalties can become skewed easily. Aconderoga - Do you plan on running for Parliament, joining the army, or getting more involved in the government?TovostikosPrez - Most definitely. I have already set forth my campaign for Parliament, and I would be more than happy to serve in our military if our Military Commander asks it. I will always be available to thie region and it's citizens in whatever capacity needed.

Delegate Knifeking Ejected

By Sir Neil Laumeyer,
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) In the Late hours of 24 June, 2007, The moderators of NationStates ejected Empires of Earth’s UN Delegate Knifeking from the United Nation, citing a violation of NationStates rules. It is a rule in NationStates that only one nation can be a United Nation member and according to the NationStates moderator, knifeking had a shockingly amount of six united nations. When asked how he felt about knifekings ejection from the United Nations and as Empires of Earth’s United Nations delegate, his majesty Most Great Britannia responded by saying “I feel it is an unfortunate event, but not one which we cannot over come and rise to greater heights in spite of.” When asked his opinion, Minister of Information bootskitten said “Its obviously very embarrassing and frustrating to this great region to have this happen to us. However, since it did happen, we all just have to move on the best we can. I have the upmost confidence in knifeking and I know he meant well, it was just that his number was called and he got caught. I am very confident that we will be able to overcome this “minor” setback and maintain our position has one of the greatest regions in the whole of NationStates.” In response to knifekings’s ejection, Most Great Britannia has appointed Sumoor as the interim Empires of Earth’s UN Delegate until the next round of elections are held.

Parliamentary Procedure Act

By Sir Neil Laumeyer,
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Parliament, Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) Currently in Parliament, there is a legislative reform bill in the making to help change the way Legislation proposed is handled within both the House of Commons and House of Lords. In short, any Member of Parliament may propose a bill in either house, and non members of parliament can propose legislation in the court yard. There shall be two readings with one of it being the original copy of the legislation and one with the proposed amendments and one with a finalized copy. Then if it is passed, it will go to the House of Commons Speaker who shall present it to the Lord High Chancellor, who presents it to the House of Lords to vote on. Then the Lords and Ladies propose and vote in House of Lords, and if passes, Lord High Chancellor will present it to the speaker of the House of Commons who presents it to the Commoners to vote on. If legislation is proposed by a Citizen in the courtyard, it shall be discussed for a certain amount of time, it shall move to the House of Commons by the Speaker of the house who then presents it to the commoners to vote upon. It should also be noted that the legislation also put restrictions on who can post where. Those who are not Lords/Ladies are not allowed to post in the House of Lords, and those who are not commoners, can not post in House of Commons. Once the voting is completed in both houses, both the Lord High Chancellor and the Speaker of the House of Commons shall both sign it and Present it to the king in his private chambers, who shall either sign it into law or veto it.

House of Commons Elections soon

By Sir Neil Laumeyer,
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) In another moment in Empires of Earth’s history, the House of Commons Elections are drawing nearer. His Majesty, Most Great Britannia, has officially opened up the campaigning in the Campaign Boulevard for one whole month from June 23, 2007. Then Elections would officially start on/after July 23, 2007. This past House of Commons activity started off very well, and then went to a very disappointing period of activity, which saw former commoner Bootskitten resign, and only activity towards the end was provided by Prince Anthony and Sir Wennal. When the next group of Commoners takes office, they will notice one slight difference in that Most Great Britannia will no longer tolerate the House of Commons being inactive. In the Empires of Earth’s constitution, it states that they must have to log in at least a minimum of once a week, unless otherwise noted with Most Great Britannia or Lord Atlantis and Prince Anthony. If a house of commoner now does not log in once a week, they will receive a warning, and if the commoner continues to not log in at least once a week after the warning, they, including the speaker, could be ejected from the House of Commons and will be replaced.

Shake up in Three Ministries

by sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)Starting yesterday, three of the many Ministries in Empires of Earth had begun a shake up in their personnel. The shake up included the dismissal of United Morrison and Aven Dale. "To increase activity on the Empires of Earth Forum, these dismissals were necessary to help the Empire grow." States Minister of Information Bootskitten. Two of the three positions that were available had become closed shortly after being opened.

Aconderoga and Wennal appointments

by sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)Ministers of Information and Foreign affairs Bootskitten and SenatorTC both shortly annouced after their respective deputy minister position became open, that Aconderoga and Wennal have been appointed as Deputy Minister of Information (Aconderoga) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (Wennal). "Both SenatorTC and myself were surprised that shortly after each of our Deputy positions opened, that we had people interested in the positions and glad that we were able to fill the positions very shortly after they had become vacant." States Bootskitten. SenatorTC and Bootskitten look forward to working with their respective deputies. Empires of Earth congratulates Aconderoga and Wennal on their appointments and wishes them all the best.

Aven Dale released from Foreign Affairs and Immigration

by sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)Empires of Earth's Foreign Affairs minister SenatorTC, in order to make sure that his department of Foreign Affairs is active, as terminated Aven Dale from his position as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Aven Dale also has been, upon the return of Minister of Immigration Knifeking, terminated as the Deputy Minister of Immigration as well, oweing to the fact he has become inactive and his nation has died. Empires of Earth is sad to have seen Aven Dale, a prominent person, become inactive and die from inactivty.

United Morrison released

by Sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)During Mid-day on June 16,2007, Minister of Information Bootskitten had officially terminated United Morrison from his position as the Deputy Minister of Information. In his statement, bootskitten said that Morrison's release was due to "unforseen circumstance" too which that Mr. Bootskitten will not release to the general public citing it as confidential between him and United Morrison. United Morrison was notified privately and a record of his dismissal had been copied and sent over to His Supreme Majesty, Most Great Britannia. "I regret to have dismissed Mr. Morrison from his position as Deputy Minister of Information, but in order to properly maintain the department of Ministry of Information, I had to do so to keep things proper." Stated Mr. Bootskitten. The Ministry of Information, Mr. Bootskitten, and the entire Empires of Earth wishes Mr. Morrison all the best on his future endeavors and to do what he wants.

Peunod Thymes Goes to the past

by Sir Neil Laumeyer
Chief Reporter/Minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)This edition of the Peunod Thymes, as you may or may not have noticed, is a retrospective style of how the Peunod Thymes looked before December 2006 when Alpha Omega supplied us with our current design. Minister of Information Bootskitten states that the template is temporarily out of place for the time being. Bootskitten also wanted to go back, in honor of his 8 month tenure as Minister of Information.

Empires of Earths Welcomes Old Citizens

by Sir Neil Laumeyer
chief reporter/minister of Information

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)In the month of May of the Year 2007, Empires of Earth's had seen the return of four of her older citizens. The Citizens that have returned, in order of their return are: Athanatos, Sedarva, Peakland View, now known as House of Walker, and Rock-On-A-Thon. Their returns have been greeted with warmest welcomes and greetings from all of Empires of Earth. Of those four, Athanatos and House of Walker have been the most active of the bunch. Welcome back to Empires of Earth Athanatos, Sedarva, House of Walker and Rock-On-A-Thon and we hope to see you all become more active.

Minister of Information Corner

by Sir Neil Laumeyer

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) During this whole Deverlandia Ordeal, it can not be said enough at how Empires of Earth’s Citizens had responded to Deverlandia’s remarks and stood up to defend Most Great Britannia and of Empires of Earth. They stood up with such loyalty and courage that just one article just could not be enough to honor them. The Ministry of Information and The King, Lord High Chancellor thank all of the Empire’s citizens for their loyal support. In my time as Minister of Information, I had not, until this ordeal, seen this great region so united and I am proud to serve such a great region and working alongside my fellow Empire of Earth’s Citizens.

Note: The above article is the sole opinion of its author and does not reflect the opinion

Deverlandia vs. Empires of Earth

by Sir Neil Laumeyer

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)Since the previous Edition of Peunod Thymes was published, Deverlandia had continued to cause trouble in Empires of Earth and as such, found himself on trial for his crimes against Empires of Earth. His Majesty, Most Great Britannia called Minister of Information Bootskitten up to the witness stand to testify against Deverlandia. Bootskitten testified and presented evidence against Deverlandia. Deverlandia was present to defend himself and plead guilty of all charges except for one. After Bootskitten stepped down, Citizen Lethen stepped up and testified against Deverlandia. The Honorable Excalibur5 ruled that Deverlandia was found guilty of: “Treason, Slander, Attempted Manufacturing of Evidence and Attempted Impersonation of an Established Government Official” In his ruling, the Hon. Excalibur5 said that Deverlandia can voluntarily leave Empires of Earth, at which time the ties will be cut or Deverlandia can remain, but will be baned from all government affairs, with the option of a appeal in one month. Hon. Excalibur5 also stated if anymore laws are broken by Deverlandia, he shall be banished for good with no chance of appeal. Most Great Britannia thanks everyone of the Empires citizens for their loyal support.

Trouble Brews in Empires of Earth

by Sir Neil Laumeyer

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) Effective last night, one of the Empires newest recruits, Deverlanidia, registered on the forum and started to insult his Majesty, Most Great Britannia’s heritage and being very disrespectful to other regions government officials, including Lord High Chancellor Atlantis and Minister of Foreign Affairs, SenatorTC. Deverlandia decided to attempt to “crown” himself the Empires King/Sultan and has attempted to overthrow Most Great Britannia. Deverlandia has rudely insulted the Liberal Society Party and to other members. “This person has attempted to create chaos and turn most of Empires of Empire’s citizens against Most Great Britannia. He has failed miserably because instead of turning the Empire’s citizens against each other, he has united the empire together.” States Minister of Information bootskitten. His Majesty, Most Great Britannia does not look kindly upon what Deverlandia has done to this great region and “condemns his actions.” Lord High Chancellor said “he believes that the Citizen’s of Empires of Earth are loyal and noble for defending Empires of Earth and Most Great Britannia.” This situation is quickly becoming something like a Peraguss/Burt case. However, the citizens of Empires of Earth will not stand for this and will defend the Empire and Most Great Britannia. “Deverlandia will lose this battle because of his pitiful attempts to spread chaos and attempted coup of the Empires of Earth region and has now reverted to Private Messaging other citizens of the empire trying to “thank” them for their support. I firmly believe this will only bring us together to defend our beautiful region and our wonderful king, Most Great Britannia, with her government officials.” States Minister of Information. Unless Deverlandia stops this coup, the Empire’s Citizens can be assured he will be brought to justice.

U.N. Delegate Polls open

by Sir Neil Laumeyer

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP) Early in the day of April 20, His Majesty Most Great Britannia announced that the polls for U.N. Delegate are officially open. There are two candidates running for U.N. Delegate. The candidates are Minister of Immigration Knifeking and ACrowsMurder. All Government Officials strongly encourage all Empires of Earth’s citizens to vote for their U.N. Delegate. The voting may be found at the Town Centre, Capitagium Constituo and select the topic UN Delegate Election. The Empire wishes both candidates the best of luck.

Dr. Mao quietly quits as U.N. Delegate

by Sir Neil Laumeyer

Londinium, Empires of Earth (AP)In 24 hours, Empires of Earth’s U.N. Delegate East Hylia, AKA Dr. MaoShan, quietly resigned East Hylia from the U.N. and as such, lost all his endorsements. Sumoor has, according to NSDossier, the U.N. Delegate status with 20 endorsements. Dr. Mao has not made any posts announcing his resignation just shortly before U.N. Delegate Elections took place. The truth was revealed when Minister of Information Bootskitten was doing the weekly census for the Empire. “Dr. Mao is a good person, I just wish he would have stated his intention so the whole empire would have known.” states bootskitten. No word yet on Most Great Britannia or Atlantis are taking this surprising news.

A 6 month interview with Bootskitten

So as being Minister of Information for 6 months how do you like it?

I absolutely love it. I get a great feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction by helping out Empires of Earth as well as helping me to work on my skills. I find I am eager to write articles and doing the weekly census on a regular basis as odd that may seem. I have mostly exceeded my expectations and Most Great Britannia’s with what I have accomplished. I enjoy it very much. I also get to meet some other people and help out.
Is it what you thought it was?

Originally no because I thought it was just basically writing articles and doing a monthly census. I had no idea at the beginning how much work I would have to do to get myself settled in due to the mess my predecessors left me. I had originally thought I would just jump in and get started without really knowing what I was doing but that changed quickly when I saw how far back and disorganized the Peunod Thymes actually was.
Is there more work then meets the eye?

Absolutely yes. I have to keep in constant communication with Most Great Britannia and Atlantis to stay on top of getting articles. I do have to post updates in other places as well, not just the forum. I have to post articles up on the local news blog and put it in a template and text version. I also have to keep checks on the Deputy Minister of Information. I also have to keep tabs on a population and inform that to whoever is in charge of immigration or the king.
In your own words what exactly does the title of Minister of Information stand for?

Hmmmmmmm now this is difficult to answer. Well basically I believe it means I am the central person to contact as a source of information. Like if a new recruit were to have questions, I would try to help them the best I can as I am the “Wise owl” of the Empire (chuckles). But yea, I am in the central person in charge of having most of the information, such as looking up information on embassies or spamming and forum activity.
What do you do as the Minister of Information?

On a regular basis, I am in charging of writing articles, and/or collecting articles from others and putting them into editions of the Peunod Thymes and the news blog. Once a week I do a weekly census which basically gives everyone, but especially Most Great Britannia, Atlantis, the current UN delegate and Knifeking where the empire stands in terms of forum activity, top posters and endorsements and whether or now he have gained/lost nations to help knifeking and others recruit. I am also left in charge of overseeing the Deputy Minister of Information and make sure he does his job effectively. I also take suggestions from any of the citizen’s of Empires of Earth for what they would like to see published.
What aspects do you think are required to do your job successfully?

Communication is the biggest one that it required. One must always have to communicate effectively in order to do a job successfully. In addition Willingness and dedication is also partly required. When I was asked by Most Great Britannia in October if I wanted to be the Minister of Information, back then it was under a different name, I was not forced into the job because I was willing to take the position and in turn it helped me get to more about Empires of Earth and her wonderful citizen’s. One must be dedicated in the Ministry of Information because at some points it does indeed get a little boring and exciting. It also helps to establish friendly relations with everyone, including the king ,Most Great Britannia, and the Lord High Chancellor, Atlantis, so that they can trust how one does his job successfully. Writing skills are also must be required because if one just keeps writing poorly, it will reflect upon the Empires of Earth and on everyone else.
As Minister of Information, what do you look for in candidates, what special something makes some shine and others not?

First off I look for willingness, honesty/trust, dedication. I don’t believe in forcing anyone into a job that they don’t want, whether I ask or someone posts their willingness, I make sure that they want to do it so it does not harbor any resentment between the person. Honesty is another big one. One must be honest in order to better suit their needs and help create an effective team and trust is built upon honesty. When I can trust someone I usually tend to let them do what their supposed to with minimum supervision as long as they get their work finished. As I said before, within the Ministry of Information, some days or weeks can be very boring and long so one must be dedicated to doing what they can do in the ministry of information.