Royal Palace Staff - Adjustments and Job openings

(Year 234, Fall) Royal Palace Office (RPO) announces adjustments to their key staff. This happens regularly, but this time several job titles were modified. A chart showing the key functions was printed to decorate central spots in the staff sections of all royal estates. Palace Chief Attendant Ms Maiden said on this week's Monday press meeting, that RPO could not be prouder of their staff. Although some key functions rank higher due to level of responsibility and skill requirement, the daily efforts depend on every single employee.

The big news is that RPO will hire 2 more members of their staff, a 2nd Private Maid, who will work closely with the Crown Princess (23) - a position that might eventually qualify for the future Monarch's Private Attendant if you stay around long enough. The other position might seem less glamorous, but comes with plenty of possibilities for future prmotions; 2nd Cook at the palace.

Polly Peters honored by region San Myshuno

(Year 234, Fall) Last week Polly Peters (59) received the Mazaloom Medal of Honor. At a small ceremony at the Council House in Magnolia Promenade she got the medal for years of engagement on behalf of the industry workers nation wide.

It was Myshuno Mayor and LEFT Politician Anaya Jang who represented the regional Council. She is not the San Myshuno Councilor, but she is the Mayor of the Myshuno district (Spice Market and Arts Quarter) where Peters resides.

The SIMMERVILLE Show - #8

(Year 234, Fall) Finally, «the Simmerville Show» is back! With new editing software and loads to learn, it took like forever to produce this 8th edition of the show, so it feels extremely satisfying finally releasing it. Result turned out okay-ish, but I would normally spent even more time on details and editing. The new software is way more advanced - there's sill a lot to learn... phew.

The show was uploaded to the Youtube channel:

Go here for all 8 shows released.

This Winter two brand new series will be produced. I'll need a little more training before starting those trains, but I'm more or less ready to go. Although there might be a delay and I might need to accept a slightly rougher edit due to lack of skills, there will definitely be something :)

Paula C. Altham is dead

(Year 234, Fall) House von Kaching, residing in Gloomville, region Gloom, has today announced that their relative, Paula (Ching) Altham, Baroness of Emp, is dead at 88. She leaves behind widower, Baron Floyd of Emp (96).

Most of her adult life she was known as Paula Ching Mester Mugger, residing in Sim City (SimNation). Later she returned to Gloomville and only two years ago she married to Baron Floyd of Emp, of House of Altham.

The couple settled at Bon Voyage Retirement Home in Gloomville and shocked relatives on both sides when writing new testaments benefiting the other part at the cost of their existing family. It meant that those already seeing themselves as main heirs would lose up to 50% to the new spouse.

Royals visiting Sea kingdom

(Year 234, Fall) King Tarriot and Queen Venezia are currently spending a few days in Sea kingdom, visiting King Salomar and Queen Medaka. The stay is planned for four days, which should also allow for his majesty to take a few steps into the Selvadoradian jungle.

HRM King Tarrior and HRH Queen Venezia posing by the water body inside the Lily Palace.

The journey is recorded as official, but purpose is not stated by the Royal Palace Office (RPO), like they normally do. It is not the first time the two royal couples meet, so we'll just assume it is a mix of business and pleasure. They are staying at the royal Lily Palace, which is the traditional royal seat down there.

Book Release: Raven's Feathers

(Year 234, Fall) This week book readers flocked to the bookstore at Orchid A-Go in Del Sol Valley to attend the anticipated release of «Raven's Feathers - Shadows of Ravenwood» by Author Shadius Tapper (27). He resides in Copperdale, but grew up in Ravenwood. This book is his first big release.

According to the publisher, Moon Books, this is «a guide to a very old secret society of Ravenwood. Secrets that they don't want you to know.» The book, which is non-fiction, already stirred up some conflicts back when it was in the planning (article Sprng of Year 233).

PM Candidates - Their Campaigns and Origin

(Year 234, Fall) The upcoming election will give us a new Prime Minister, for sure; Mr Wilder is too old for re-election. None of the four candidates were in such a high position previously, and some of you might like a little more information on their campaign and diverse origin. Some come from working class, while others descend from aristocracy - kings, even. Let's have a closer look!

Will our next Prime Minister be a Dougham, Jang, Starks or Mistfield? Only one of them can win.

While most experts would say there are only two true candidates, Mr Charloman C. Dougham (RIGHT party) and Anaya L. Jang (LEFT party), we'll check the background of the top candidate from all four political parties. This will be quite briefly, as anyone desire more can easily learn more by browsing the online residents index.

Mr. Landgraab warns about Painting Artist

(Year 234, Fall) Mr Malcolm Landgraab Mester Cacti wants to warn anyone who plan ordering the portrait services from well known Painter, Vince Remeréz. He recently paid the well known artist a visit, but today he regret it all.

Mr Malcolm Landgraab (81) in front of some past family heroes.

- I visited Remeréz' studio at Kasbah Gallery in San Myshuno. I spent a full day, but it turns out that it was a complete waste of my time!

House of Sax-Donnersmalt losing Verde Barony!

(Year 234, Fall) Breaking: In a fresh press release, Duke Victus of Meadows has confirmed that he will accept the Verde barony! Speculations had it that he considered leaving the peerage to his halfbrother in order to help his late father's House of Sax-Donnersmalt, but now he states that he is 1st in line to Verde barony and that he has no intention of breaking those old heritage rules.

Duke Victus of Meadows in his office.

Verde barony is part of the very complex heritage from late Baron Auphor of Verde. Victus Saxor (60) is his oldest son, but because old Auphor remarried, founded a new House and had 3 more children, there was big media interest in Duke Victus' final decision. The testament reading took place half a year ago.

Premiering night for Ravenwood Movie

(Year 234, Fall) This Saturday was the premiere night for Plumbob Pictures' latest movie "My Late Sister in Ravenwood". The event took place at PBP Studio in Del Sol Valley, and both press an fans gathered by the entrance to get a glimpse of the moviestars.

This movie is a thriller drama involving afterlife. It is the official comback of actress Fedibeth Tapper, who was not seen in a leading role for 16 years. Also Chaos Kessler (yes, the Noldus the Clown actor) has his very first lead in this production.

Maz Bank is coming

(Year 234, Fall) Kingdom of Mazaloom now gets its first national bank: Maz Bank. In the past, Sim City First Trust Bank (SimNation) operated our nation, with offices in most regions. But now their organization covering Mazaloom has been separated from the main consern, renamed and sold. Maz Bank is reality!

This means that changes are coming to residents having a bank account with Sim City First Trust Bank, but also those owning shares in the Sim City bank. Both bank accounts and ownership will be transferred to the new bank, Maz Bank. All affected were already informed and must take action to avoid the move.

Mr Robert Sutton (59) has been the CEO of Sim City First Trust Bank's affairs in Mazaloom up to now. He served the Magnolia Promenade office for two decades, but will now be CEO of Maz Bank instead. The office will be renamed, but most customers will not notice many changes beyond the new logo.

Who were the Best Payed Artists?

(Year 234, Fall) Now that we finally got a national Top 10 list for music albums, in addition to similar lists for film & TV and books, we might wonder what celebrity made the better bonus last year? The lists have multiple purposes. Yes, they list the most suiccessful releases of Year 233, but they are also used to pay out bonuses to those involved with the productions.

Pay checques are not always sparkling in the entertainment industry, but being involved with a successful production might assure a little exra. And it turns out that some celebrities actually got a lot of that little extra!