Roomstates Agree to Sweeping Strategic Alcohol Cooperation

During intense talks today, the Grand Duchy of Wagoner & Lynch and the Federated Republics of Baum agreed to a wide-ranging cooperation for the purchasing of strategic alcohols.

This move follows a recent announcement of the nationalizing of Fernet and Pernod reserves between the two roomstates.

The Federated Republics cited the "convergence in values and tastes" in recent months as a key reason for the expanding levels of cooperation. Historically, the Grand Duchy has had the largest private reserve of alcohols in the 1238 Confederation. This balance is likely to change as new stocks are purchased bilaterally.

Jarret's Room has made no comment regarding the announcement. However, as Supreme Citizen Jarret hold private alcohol stocks substantially different than those of the Grand Duchy or the Federated Republics, his roomstate is not expected to join in the cooperative accords.

Pizzilla Unveiled at Confederation Event

From the Office of the Press Secretary
1238 Confederation

We can no longer deny the rumors. The 1238 Apartment Confederation now possesses the Pizzilla Smartpizza technology.

We realize this violates the Domino's Pizza™ Oslo Pizza Standards Protocol of 1998, the international laws set forth after the well documented stuffed crust pizza race of the late 90's. The Confederation has decided that the global climate has changed and pizza innovation is now not only permissible but necessary.

In conjunction with our partner in technology, Google Inc., we have developed the Pizza to end all Pizzas: as the Germans call it, Das Endpizza. It features 8 autonomous mini pizzas embedded in the 3 cheese surface. In an emergency, these mini pizzas could detach to feed 8 very small people. We are quite certain this is the first usage of this innovative and life saving technology.

The pizza was announced/eaten at the first 2006 constitutionally mandated dinner party. Amid thunderous applause, the Pizzilla was presented as the apartment anthem, Push It to the Limit, was played on our hi-fi speakers.

The event occurred without incident though a few people were treated and later released for deliciousness related injuries.

Further inquiries may be made to:

Sir E. D. W. Lynch, Archduke and Prince Bishop
General Press Secretary
1238 Apartment Confederation
San Francisco

Ministry of Finance Nationalizes Fernet, Pernod Reserves

The Ministry of Finance has brokered a bilateral Nationalization of 1238 Confederation Fernet Branca and Pernod reserves. The move was made Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006, by the Grand Duchy of Wagoner & Lynch, and the Federated Republics of Baum. All subsequent purchases of these now strategic alcohols will be defrayed betweeen the two roomstates. The alcohols now also fall under the aegis of the Strategic Alcohol Reserve, a key strategic asset of the Confederation.

Jarret's Room has abstained from the Nationalization effort due to taste-based concerns.

Fernet Branca is now the official Digestiv of the 1238 Confederation. Pernod is under consideration.