Video 13, President Thomas Jefferson

Video 12!

Video 12 about President John Adams is up!  

Video 11-George Washington's Presidency

Lindow News Network's First Broadcast!

Now this isn't as good as Ron Burgundy, but I think it will do for now.  I need volunteers who are good at being anchors to eventually take over.  Let me know if you are interested.

News Update!!!

Due to a faculty meeting after school and a masters class immediately afterwards, the news update will not be posted until later tonight.  Check back around 7.  Lots of interesting stuff!

Test Review for the Constitution and Bill of Rights

I hope you all are ready for your tests on Thursday and Friday!  I put together a small list of some videos that should help you out a little bit, and maybe even remember it later.  This stuff is meant to help you, so you watch whatever you need.  Also, if you need more specifics on the Bill of Rights, rewatch the video that I made (It is further down in another post).  I would start watching from the bottom and work your way up to the top.  Below the videos are are some things you need to remember in picture form.  These will really help you out!

Bill of Rights, probably better than the video I made...

The Virginia Plan

(This does not mention the important info about Representation...Remember, the Virginia Plan called for representation to be based on POPULATION! More Population=More Power)

The New Jersey Plan

The Preamble

The Constitutional Convention

Other stuff to remember:

NEWS UPDATE FOR JANUARY 12

Today was an interesting day with the Red Day classes and the actions of their governments.  None of the nations were challenged today, but perhaps they declared challenges of their own.

War!:
Like I mentioned above, today was a quiet day in terms of war and challenges.  None of the Red Day classes were challenged.  I  believe a lot of classes are going on the defensive in order to build up their treasuries in order to mount larger challenges in the coming days.

Treaty Discussions:
Not much to report on this today as well.  Multiple treaties are in the approval stages in their senates, while other nations are currently having talks.  However, no country has of yet broken a treaty with another nation.

National News:
Yeetopia's congress discussed possible impeachment today, but it was not a unified body.  Some called for the President's removal citing the recent failed challenge on New New England.  However, President DiGiorgio had a powerful voice in Representative Warren, who staunchly defended the president by saying it was the entire nation's fault for the disaster as they all voted in favor of the challenge.  Yeetopia appears to be on the mend though.  Today, their treasury collected an astounding $15,000 to give their economy some life again.  Don't expect Yeetopia to be at the bottom for long.

Redthreetopia appears to be infested with a well organize and funded spy ring.  With the recent banishment of one of their members, it was thought that the problem had been solved.  However, someone from Redthreetopia leaked very detailed and accurate information today.  The Secretary of Defense will have to conduct an investigation and/or come up with a plan to eliminate the leaks.  No doubt President Meador will lead Redthreetopia through this security crisis in an exemplary way.

New New England conducted a presidential approval poll today.  President Cowan received very high approval ratings, probably due to the fact that New New England is currently on top and in the lead.  They expressed their confidence in him as well.

Also today during lunch, an international summit was held as representatives and heads of state from all nations attended.  The heads of state will soon all have their own official Twitter accounts to better communicate with their constituents and each other.  Plus, each nation will soon have a Secretary of the Press, who will be in charge of the media that is shared with the rest of the world.  This may be a committee type job to better get the material.  Any head of state or member of a presidential cabinet may come see me in the mornings to get this started.  Check back tomorrow for more breaking news!

Bill of Rights Video

The Bill of Rights video is now here on the website, sorry about that.  Just use your notes sheet and fill it in as you go through the video.

NEWS UPDATE!! THE WAR EXPANDS!

Are you committed to the victory of your country/class?  You should be!

War!:

Yeetopia saw it's first action by joining in the war against New New England.  Yeetopia challenged New New England $8,000 Lindow Bucks in saying good bye to their teacher as they leave the class.  Every student did so in Yeetopia, as they did in New New England.  Since New New England met the challenge,Yeetopia now has to pay $16,000, an enormous loss.  The challenge of $8,000 Lindow Bucks is the highest challenge that has been issued thus far.  The challenge also marks 4 nations on the list of countries that have issued a challenge against the New New England.  The only one to not yet do so is Raviolia.  Why they have not yet done so is a mystery.  But that's not it for New New England.  Acirema also challenged New New England on 2 topics!  $2,000 for having heads down, and $2,000 for talking out of turn/place.  The result was split.  Acirima won the battle of talking, but lost the heads down battle.  That means New New England pays $2,000 to Acirema, but Acirema pays $4,000 to New New England.  Think that is all for New New England?  Wrong.  Yet another country, Nae Nae Nation, also challenged New New England $2,000 Lindow Bucks to filling out their agendas.  The result of this clash was another victory for New New England.

New New England's Earnings in one day: $26,000, while paying out only $8,000.

But don't think for a second that New New England sat idly by and allowed themselves to just be challenged.  New New England issued their first challenge against a nation and went after Redthreetopia, perhaps in revenge for Redthreetopia's recent hard hitting strike against them.  It appears the two are now locked in a perpetual war.  New New England challenged Redthreetopia to $3,000 Lindow Bucks for filling out their agendas.  The result of this was a victory for Redthreetopia.  Needless to say, the competition is heating up and becoming very, very interesting.

Treaty Discussions:

The treaty discussions reported yesterday between Yeetopia and Acirema have come to a standstill.  Acirema's senate asked for revisions, but the revised treaty has yet to reach Secretary of State Stallings or President DiGiorgio.  President DiGiorgio expressed hope that the two sides would still come to an agreement.  

National News:

After plans of Redthreetopia's challenge toward Nae Nae Nation appeared to be leaked by a spy, Redthreetopia took action against one of their own citizens for the crime.  He will face a trial next week, pending an investigation.  President Meador is seeking banishment from Redthreetopia as she expressed concern to this writer that forgiveness would only allow for more information to possibly be leaked.  She also expressed strongly that treason against Redthreetopia cannot be tolerated.  Tax collection was today in all classes, and all classes reported modest to large gains.

Rumors:

It appears that many nations are in turmoil.  Economic woes have some calling for a new president in a Red Day nation, while a White Day country has a power struggle forming between the Secretary of State and its President.  Might we be seeing a change in power and alliances if this happens?  Maybe so.  Will some nations split into two and force a civil war?  Also, after multiple challenges issued today, it is obvious that some alliances will be broken.  The alliances that are breaking has yet to be fully known.  Today wraps up a very intriguing and entertaining two days.

BREAKING NEWS!!!

This poster from World War Two really reminded me of some events happening today and yesterday.  It appears that many nations have some people leaking information, whether they mean to do so as a spy, or by from being careless.  

WAR!: 

Today saw an expansion of the ongoing wars and challenges as Nae Nae Nation was challenged by Redthreetopia to washing their hands before lunch.  This challenge was won by Nae Nae Nation, as it appeared the information about the challenge reached them before class.  The defeat has cost Redthreetopia $10,000 Lindow Bucks, a heavy hit.  

Treaty Discussions:

2 groups of nations met during lunch today.  While suspicion increased between some nations, it appears that strong bonds were made with others.  Once the treaties are ratified by the senates, the information will be posted.  Acirema's senate asked for revisions to the treaty between their nation and Yeetopia.  Yeetopia's senate will vote on those revisions tomorrow.  If it passes, we will have peace between the two for now.

National News:

After tax collections today, many national economies are growing quickly.  Hopefully this does not make them the target of weaker nations allied together.  Some nations also put measures in place to keep challenges from hurting them and to stop information from getting to other nations (i.e. spies).

Rumors:

Even though Nae Nae Nation was the only class challenged today, a total of 4 challenges were made to 3 different nations.  Some obscure, others not so much.  The point I'm trying to make here is that you should make sure that you are ALWAYS doing the things that you should be doing anyway.  It also appears to the writer, that the thought of a White Day super alliance is dead along with the idea of the Red Day super alliance.  Will this happen in the future?  Only if they can reconcile their differences and previous injuries to each other.

WAR!!!!

BREAKING NEWS!!!! 

Here is your daily news roundup concerning the 6 nations:

WAR!:

Acirema and Redthreetopia have both challenged New New England.  New New England was able to fight off the attack from Acirema, but succumbed to the attack made by Redthreetopia.  After these attacks, Acirema will now owe New New England $1,000 Lindow Bucks, while Redthreetopia will earn $2,750 by winning the challenge.  War is still in the air, as challenges have already been issued.  Once they occur, you can find the results here tomorrow!

Treaty Discussions:

Multiple meetings occurred today during lunch, most notably those attended by high ranking officials from the nations Redthreetopia, Acirema, NaeNae Nation, and Raviolia.  Will peace be kept?  We wil find out tomorrow.  

Yeetopia's senate has approved a treaty made by President DiGiorgio with Acirema's President Moorman and Secretary of State Brasher.  Tomorrow, Acirema's senate will vote on whether to officially approve the treaty or reject it.  

National News:

Taxes were collected in all classes today.  Some economies appear strong, while others seem fragile.  A few nations may need to have their House of Representatives revise their current tax rates.  Several laws were passed today as well in order to guard against possible challenges from other classes.

Rumors:

It appears that the Red Day super alliance rumored yesterday to be forming, is not to be as Redthreetopia challenged New New England.  In other things around the rumor mill, some very obscure challenges are coming down the pipe....and I mean REALLY obscure.  All classes should govern wisely and correct all loose ends before a challenge hurts them too much.  It would also aid whoever is reading this to research the Japanese-United States talks of 1941.  It appears history is repeating itself with the 6 nations. Also, get your treaties in writing.  Several countries are dismissing the verbal agreements made with other nations!  Be careful and alert!!!

This concludes the news roundup for today.  Stay tuned for more news and happenings with the 6 nations tomorrow afternoon!

Welcome Back and News Update!

Happy first day back everyone!  I'm sure you all are just soooo excited to be back!  Well, one good thing about coming back is our on going class competition.  Six nations are battling it out to see who comes out on top.  With that said, here are some of the factual news and rumors that may or may not be true:

Treaty discussions:
Nae Nae Nation and New-New England are currently in talks to create a treaty.  No news yet on whether these talks will produce a real, genuine peace or alliance, but it is keeping the two sides from challenging each other for the moment.

Other nations have also been in talks on forging alliances, but high level officials asked to keep these proceedings secret until an outcome is certain.  You will hear it here first as to whether there will be tension or peace.

Senior officials of Nae Nae Nation met with representatives from Acirema during lunch today.  Their discussions will be kept secret until the officials from both parties have authorized the release of the content of their meeting.

National News:
An apparent spy has been discovered in a White day class.  Details of the circumstances and the actual class will also be held secret until the spy has faced his trial next week.  If found guilty, a story will be posted here.

Taxes were also collected in two nations for the first time today, significantly growing their national funds, but leaving there citizens with little to spend.  A third white day class will opted to collect taxes every other day, so on Wednesday they will collect taxes for the first time.

Today, a class issued the very first challenge towards another class.  Was that class successful in their challenge, or will the challenged class come out on top?  Find out tomorrow!

1 class has started to create bills that will hopefully become laws for the well being of their nation, while 2 classes participated in the Constitutional Dilemma game.

Rumors:
It is rumored that some of the Red Day classes (Yeetopia, Redthreetopia, and New-New England) are forging a super alliance of Red Day classes.  Keep in mind, these are just rumors.  Also rumored is that New-New England has a large target on its back and is possibly the target for some nations.  Also rumored is a future challenge being issued that consists of pencil, paper, chairs, and desks.  Will it happen?  Who knows.  Also, there have apparently been changes made in the position of Secretary of Defense in 2 nations!  There are a large number of reports that spies are on the lose.  Some citizens are accepting payment of Lindow Bucks to give information about their own country to a rival nation.  Beware of these traitors in your midst!