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Alright, Network. I'm putting my fate in your hands. To celebrate the birthday of someone who saved my life, but also, like, ruined it at least a dozen times, before and after saving it, which is best? One, camping out on the moon and getting stupid-drunk for the next week; two, renting and capsizing a yacht somewhere in the Atlantic; or three, acquiring and electrocuting a couple dozen cakes as public spectacle and nuisance?

[ For those that only know her in passing, Ruka sounds like she usually does: bored, and tired, and a little bit melancholy. For those that have spoken to her since the shimmering hellscape, "melancholy boredom" is a striking improvement. Yeah. This is the improvement.

Or maybe she just got better at faking it. ]

I mean, I suppose the whole, getting stupid-drunk part, that applies to all of them. Can't say I want to spend the day reminiscing.

Thanks.

THE MAJORITY REPORT: OCTOBER 10TH, 2018

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THE MAJORITY REPORT: OCTOBER 10TH, 2018Yet another Ambassador is no longer for this world, it seems. Galla of Nonah has been missing. There is talk of replicating Maurtia Falls' election, with the application of a Deputy Ambassador for the post, along with talk of modifying the electoral system.

HEALTH CARING
As seen in The Heropa Daily, magazines and newspapers nationwide, and online:
O'Malley Clinic expands its reach with the launch of O'Malley Research Hospital, a bold and innovative new venture that will strengthen efforts to care for imPorts and natives alike in De Chima. O'Malley Clinic has invested more than $25 million into the purchase of land around the hospital as well as its expansion, which will house a state-of-the-art research center alongside the hospital.

Designed as a hub for exploration and discovery, the more than 605,000-square-foot center will spearhead transformative research and collaboration, while attracting scientists and researchers alike to O'Malley. While the expansion broke ground in late September, after its unveiling and announcement at Heropa's FanPort, it plans to open its doors to the public by the end of 2018.

"This center will marry both passion and technology, while allowing imPorts and natives alike to learn that they're more similar than they might realize," said Iris West, president and chief executive officer. "We hope that this space, where scientists and clinicians alike will have access to state of the art technology, will fulfill our mission of leaving no being, imPort or native, behind, as well as accelerate progress in learning more about imPorts and the powers they wield."

This interdisciplinary environment will be also designed for ideas and teamwork, allowing researchers to collaborate across departments, with several spaces that allow teams to unite key disciplines of science. The staff also asks for patience and understanding as the clinic undergoes construction; however, services will remain in place at the clinic building until the expansion is complete. No worries to those who currently seek healthcare there. Those services will certainly remain intact.

LIND(BERG) ME YOUR EARS
As seen in the Nonah Newsprint and the Maurtia Falls press wire:
Two of Nonah's twenty-something socialites turned up at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Maurtia Falls just about a week after both went missing following a party in their home town. While this wouldn't normally merit any interest, both were missing the pinky finger of their left hands and neither would say what had happened to them when questioned. Nor would their families when they came to retrieve them.

Speculation is that the mafia was involved due to the precise manner of finger removal.

META MORE MORE MORPHOSIS
As seen in Science journals (print magazines and online articles), with maybe a couple feel good stories in mainstream media about veterans and civilians getting new arms/legs/et cetera:
Chrysalis Unlimited have been working on creating more advanced prosthetics! They've eschewed realism in their designs, but their prosthetics are more responsive and more durable than the norm.

This modern company has also been experimenting with brain implants to allow further control of prosthetics, as well artificial organs and regenerating bones/flesh/etc. Progress has been slow, but advancements and breakthroughs are being made!

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from A BIG PIZZA PIE to PARTY ROCK CANDY BLUE in honor of the Swearing In that Ambassador Logan Delos has planned.

WANT TO SUBMIT TO THE MAJORITY REPORT?
The Majority Report comes out the 10th and 20th of every month. You may find details and submit here. The cut-off time is 12:01 AM PST on the 9th and the 19th for the corresponding dates.

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You know, if anyone had told me a year ago that I would end up a hospital CEO, I would've probably laughed right at them.

[ Iris can't help grinning at the camera; compared to the past few times that she's made a network post, she looks relaxed. Despite the expansion, despite the hours of work that have gone into making it possible... it's all out in the open, and she's even broadcasting from the comfort of her apartment for once in her life. ]

Which is to say, thanks to everyone who's both believed in the clinic and worked so hard this past year. Your efforts have definitely paid off. So here's my question to kick us off, guys - what's one thing you've learned about yourself while you were here?

It can be as small as not liking a certain kind of curry, because I've had that happen, or well... as big as my career example. There's no real limit on what you've learned, you know?