Updates on the Amalia Hoffstar situation

(Year 233, Spring) We heard that she is rather unfriendly towards the little nectar making family staying in a shed outside Villa Vigna. We also know that she was observed meeting with her cousin Elsa Gobelin (69) in San Myshuno not long ago. And today there are news regarding Amalia Hoffstar (32), who is actually the half sister of HRM King Tarriot.

King Tarriot was involved previously, traveling to Tartosa to check on the rumours of Amalia treatening the in-house nectar making family badly. The Laurent family used to live alone as caretakers of the actual villa, but when Amalia moved in, they were told to move to a caravan sized shed instead. The same shed that was used for the nectar making. Not only was the King raising Amalia as part of the royal family (her father was late Prince Consort Clempus and his second wife), but Villa Vigna is owned by the Crown, used by Amalia's family until one of the royal children moves in.

Another Noldus the Clown Observation last night!

(Year 233, Spring) It has become a repeating pattern lately. The mystical clown named Noldus keeps appearing at new locations, and nobody knows his true identity. For each observation the interests grows, and on SimMe the debates have been flying high the past day. Because, last night he was observed at Port Promise in Evergreen Harbor, Region Gloom.

This time the groups of fans and curious residents had met up in four regions where he did not yet show, with a hope of seeing him. Fans were ready in region Gloom, too, but in Newcrest and not Evergreen Harbor. Only one person observed him this time, Jane Opticom (29).

Artists Guild: Focus on Talent Agencies

(Year 233, Spring) Yesterday Vince Remeréz (75), painting artist and leader of the Artists Guild core group, met the press at Casbah Gallery in his home hood, Arts Quarter of San Myshuno. The occasion was that the Artists Guild worked closely with Talent Agencies last year in order to improve routines involving performing and creative artists - a work that is now about to close.

- This time we chose to look into the conditions for Actors, Models and TV-personalities. It turned out that the many talent agencies were too restrictive with what information they give out. New and hopeful performing artists will hardly get a contract and the system appeared as closed to anyone outside the right network. 

This had to be dealt with and new webpages are on their way.

Noldus the Clown was observed again!

(Year 233, Spring) Fans who had gathered in Chestnut Ridge, where a member of the online group had suspected Noldus the Clown to show up, were disappointed. Because the mystery clown showed up quite far away, namely in Britechester, Rossie district.

He was observed walking slowly through the picturesque quarters of University of Britechester, wearing his usual blue and yellow outfit and red nose.

This time he was photographes by young Emma Tixer, a student on her way back home from the Commons:

Moon Books - Grand Opening! (and a release surprise)

(Year 233, Spring) Last year global star Octavia Moon (52) surprised everyone stepping out as the new owner of popular lounge Orchid A Go Go in Del Sol Valley. She announced that her new book publisher company Moon Books, Inc. will now occupy a fair share of the building, but that the feel of the existing lounge would be preserved like everyone knows and loves it. Go Go has been closed for a month during building reconstructions, and yesterday was finally opening night with a chance for us all to check out the result! And to everyone's surprise, opening day also included a release of a new book secretly written by Octavia Moon!

Olivia Clump was ready to sign her new biography «Olivia», written by Octavia Moon.

That's right, it looks like internationally celebrated jazz legend, Olivia Clump ready to promote the new book! Before we check out the new bookstore, let's rewind one hour to see the official re-opening, at the entrance!

Mysterious Clown appears in San Myshuno!

(Year 233, Spring) He was observed in Windenburg and Tartosa, and still nobody knows who he is or where he comes from. Last night he was observed at Prome, San Myshuno.

A clown fronting national politics?

Donald Gibbs was closing the bar where he serves, and walked by Council House in Magnolia Promenade. Then he jumped when he suddenly saw the sad clown standing there in front of the entrance!

- It was too late for a normal clown for kids, you know! I think it was a bit after 1 AM, because we close at 1 AM. He just stood there and said nothing. Totally mute! And did not move at all! It was rather scary!

Gibbs quickly took a couple pictures of the clown, and decided to share them on SimMe.

Nobility Calendar of Year 233

Following the Regional Reform Y233 there are now only 8 high nobility houses in Mazaloom. They equal to the members of the High order of the Baltazar - one from each region. This means that our annual calendar will no longer include House de Gould, House of Thebe, House von Kaching and House of Sax-Donnersmalt. It's now Year 233!

The Royal House will of course still attend various events nation wide as well as abroad. In addition there will be a few events hosted by them, and there will normally be some stately guests.

Traditionally each House will rarely accept more than two events per season, the royals a bit more. On top of this there are quite some representation involving patronages. High nobility houses rarely take on community engagements outside their home region, unless being urged by the RPO (Royal Palace Office).

Summer, known as <i>Social Season</i>, is packed with smaller or ad-hoc events with less formality and shorter notice, leading up to the Grand Ball at the royal palace. However; did you know there are no formal events on Mondays?

Mystery Clown was observed again!

(Year 233, Spring) Only two nights after the mysterious clown was observed in Windenburg, he has been seen again! This time in Tartosa in region Tredony! That is pretty much the other end of our nation! What is the point?

Once again the blue and yellow clown appeared in the harbor area. And like last time, he was seen after midnight.

Free Download: 7 new Toy Blocks designs

Let's talk about the Toddlers' toy Blocks! Now that Grim Reaper will befriend us all and playgrounds will be populated by ghosts - do you want a slightly more edgy version of the toyblocks? We probably all plunk down this toy in the nursery for our hopeful toddler to build Thinking/Motor skills. The 3 color versions allow for a little variety, but the symbols on the 8 cubes are the same. So I thought, why not make this a little more personal? Allow those alien parents to gift their toddler toyblocks that includes an alien motif! How about witches? Grim Reaper and the Dead?

I actually started with a few versions probably not making much sense unless you are inside my head and my game. Monarchs and celebrities from my Mazaloom might not have a great appeal to toddlers in your game... But maybe you like the variety nevertheless?

Mysterious Clown

(Year 233, Spring) Last night a mysterious figure appeared at Lykke hood in Windenburg. A colorful clown was observed at the harbor, and nobody knows for sure what this was all about!

A local resident who approached the sad that he walked over to ask if everything was fine, but the response surprised him.

It's Tax Day!

(Year 233, Spring) This 1st day of Spring is Tax Day, and like every other Tax Day the extra taxes got plenty of attention. Mazaloom kingdom's system of extra tax and tax relief is nothing new. This comes on top of regular bills, which already include the general community taxes. Extra Taxes are meant to be a way for the dominating political parties to create financial consequences reflecting their political agenda.

Mrs. Silverbone supports the Extra Tax.

A typical example is the old pool-tax, which charged households with a swimming pool extra tax. It made sense to most because poor households were not affected, while those with a pool in their garden are normally able to pay a little extra without much trouble. On the upcoming Tax Day there is no Pool tax, but many other taxes and reliefs. Each extra tax is §1,000 while each relief gives a discount of §1,000. The extra taxes are not the same in all regions either, depending on what party won the previous election.

The good thing is that most households ends up with no extra tax at all.

Advorton Zoo

(Year 233, Spring) At Plaza Mariposa in Ciudad Enamorada there is a Zoo! Well, it used to be a bit more exclusive, but it is still worth a visit. Because it is no longer accepted to keep wild animals in a cage, you will see neither tigers and elephants from Tomarang, nor apes and snakes from Selvadorada. Only a couple very rare species are kept in the name of science. Instead, Advorton Zoo offers visitors to meet with a large number of creatures, big and small. Families spend hours here - especially children find so much to enjoy.

Advorton Zoo has been around for a couple generations. Let's take a look at what they offer! But first - a few worlds about the zoo keepers: The López family.