Daily News Digest - Jan 09 [Future Verse]
Daily News Digest
January 9
The City in the Stars
Life on Space Station 191
The launch of the first Residential Station in May this year was met with considerable fanfare and widely marked as a success by both the Government and primary corporate partner Lexington who have touted the station as an urban utopia which simulates the best Earth has to offer. Starting rates for condos began at C10m for an internal studio plan.
Kate Sparks, CEO of Lexington says of Station 191 “if you can find it on Earth you can find it on 191, we have public parks and even beaches and ski slopes with a seasonal climate set to create four distinct seasons per Earth year. There is a world class zoo and aquarium, amusement parks, museums, theatres, stadiums, casinos - all the landmarks you would find in a major city - without many of the problems.”
In many ways the military stations of the past decades were the testing ground for how to create sustainable communities off planet. However critics like Dr Steven Szechwyk argue that these military bases aren’t an accurate study in how these communities will work [Click for full story]
Zone 19 Red Final Stages
Zone 19 Red has entered the final stage of decommissioning in line with the findings of the Sustainability of Life Commission. 90% of residents of Z19R have been relocated under the voluntary assistance scheme or through Section 5050. Human Rights groups have expressed concerns about the processing times for residents in interim camps with reports that some residents have been remanded in camp for longer than the maximum period of 36 months. Concerns have also been raised about the relocation options available to these residents with an estimated 85% being resettled on MB7 to MB13. The government has defended the relocation plan citing the success of similar programs in Zone 19 Blue which was fully decommissioned late last year [Click for full story]
Dawson & Kwak face final appeal.
The recent sentencing of Paul Dawson and Peter Kwak, former CEO and COO of Boarding, under the Corporations Act has left no doubt how broadly the High Court will interpret the new reforms. With one appeal left, if unsuccessful, Dawson and Kwak could face execution as early as next year.
The verdict sent shock waves through the industry last year [Click for full story]
Elections postponed amidst global crisis.
The findings of Committee 305 have supported the Government’s decision to postpone the coming elections for another term citing the importance of stable government during this time of environmental and economic upheaval. The President has called for an end to partisan debate saying “this is not the time to score points but to save humanity”. Critics have claimed that [Click for full story]
Citizenship ruling in Myers Case gives certainty if not hope to thousands of applicants.
In the Supreme Court ruling on Thursday the unanimous decision made clear that there is no grey area when it comes to citizenship under the new reforms. For those zoned outside of the designated areas citizenship is possible if there is a proven and direct familial relationship to a current citizen with CD credentials and the current citizen is able to both meet specific criteria and sponsors the application. Residency is possible under specific requirements in the Employment Act, pending sponsorship by a sole trader or corporation who meets required specifications. In both cases changes to the Crimes Act have increased liability and risk for sponsors while also stripping those granted Citizenship or Residency under these reforms of autonomy within the system. ADA Debien has stated these reforms are about ensuring responsibility and safety and making sure the system is not abused or exploited [Click for full story]
Explosion at Mining Base, fatalities in the thousands.
The extent of the fatalities in the mining base on Planet MB3B have not yet been confirmed but are expected to exceed six thousand. Authorities have not yet ruled out a terrorist attack though no group has stepped forward to take responsibility for the tragedy. The Government has mandated a minutes silence next Monday to remember the brave men and women on MB3B who died making our future a reality [Click for full story]
Wild Weather Sweeps through Eastern Districts
Weather warnings remain in place with the government discouraging non-essential travel until further notice [Click for full story]
Actor Tanith Lee & Senator Jason Vanderstone wed in surprise ceremony
Lee & Vanderstone tied the knot in a surprise ceremony on new year’s eve that is rumoured to have cost in excess of C2m. Notable guests included Senators Kathryn Mercer and Phillip Corona, Actors [Click for full story]
January 9
The City in the Stars
Life on Space Station 191
The launch of the first Residential Station in May this year was met with considerable fanfare and widely marked as a success by both the Government and primary corporate partner Lexington who have touted the station as an urban utopia which simulates the best Earth has to offer. Starting rates for condos began at C10m for an internal studio plan.
Kate Sparks, CEO of Lexington says of Station 191 “if you can find it on Earth you can find it on 191, we have public parks and even beaches and ski slopes with a seasonal climate set to create four distinct seasons per Earth year. There is a world class zoo and aquarium, amusement parks, museums, theatres, stadiums, casinos - all the landmarks you would find in a major city - without many of the problems.”
In many ways the military stations of the past decades were the testing ground for how to create sustainable communities off planet. However critics like Dr Steven Szechwyk argue that these military bases aren’t an accurate study in how these communities will work [Click for full story]
Zone 19 Red Final Stages
Zone 19 Red has entered the final stage of decommissioning in line with the findings of the Sustainability of Life Commission. 90% of residents of Z19R have been relocated under the voluntary assistance scheme or through Section 5050. Human Rights groups have expressed concerns about the processing times for residents in interim camps with reports that some residents have been remanded in camp for longer than the maximum period of 36 months. Concerns have also been raised about the relocation options available to these residents with an estimated 85% being resettled on MB7 to MB13. The government has defended the relocation plan citing the success of similar programs in Zone 19 Blue which was fully decommissioned late last year [Click for full story]
Dawson & Kwak face final appeal.
The recent sentencing of Paul Dawson and Peter Kwak, former CEO and COO of Boarding, under the Corporations Act has left no doubt how broadly the High Court will interpret the new reforms. With one appeal left, if unsuccessful, Dawson and Kwak could face execution as early as next year.
The verdict sent shock waves through the industry last year [Click for full story]
Elections postponed amidst global crisis.
The findings of Committee 305 have supported the Government’s decision to postpone the coming elections for another term citing the importance of stable government during this time of environmental and economic upheaval. The President has called for an end to partisan debate saying “this is not the time to score points but to save humanity”. Critics have claimed that [Click for full story]
Citizenship ruling in Myers Case gives certainty if not hope to thousands of applicants.
In the Supreme Court ruling on Thursday the unanimous decision made clear that there is no grey area when it comes to citizenship under the new reforms. For those zoned outside of the designated areas citizenship is possible if there is a proven and direct familial relationship to a current citizen with CD credentials and the current citizen is able to both meet specific criteria and sponsors the application. Residency is possible under specific requirements in the Employment Act, pending sponsorship by a sole trader or corporation who meets required specifications. In both cases changes to the Crimes Act have increased liability and risk for sponsors while also stripping those granted Citizenship or Residency under these reforms of autonomy within the system. ADA Debien has stated these reforms are about ensuring responsibility and safety and making sure the system is not abused or exploited [Click for full story]
Explosion at Mining Base, fatalities in the thousands.
The extent of the fatalities in the mining base on Planet MB3B have not yet been confirmed but are expected to exceed six thousand. Authorities have not yet ruled out a terrorist attack though no group has stepped forward to take responsibility for the tragedy. The Government has mandated a minutes silence next Monday to remember the brave men and women on MB3B who died making our future a reality [Click for full story]
Wild Weather Sweeps through Eastern Districts
Weather warnings remain in place with the government discouraging non-essential travel until further notice [Click for full story]
Actor Tanith Lee & Senator Jason Vanderstone wed in surprise ceremony
Lee & Vanderstone tied the knot in a surprise ceremony on new year’s eve that is rumoured to have cost in excess of C2m. Notable guests included Senators Kathryn Mercer and Phillip Corona, Actors [Click for full story]