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April-June 1993
World News
During early April of 1993 a nuclear reactor in the secret Russian city of Seversk known as Tomsk 7 exploded leading to a nuclear disaster in the isolated central Russian city.
April-An alleged assassination plot by Iraq on former President Bush's life is revealed by Kuwaiti Authorities
April 6-Nuclear Accident occurs at Tomsk 7 in Central Russia
April 16-Amidst the Bosnian conflict, the region of Srebrenica, once the sight of genocide, is declared safe by the UN
April 22-The Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. is opened
April 23-A re-surge of Tuberculosis leads to the announcement of Global Emergency
May 1-The French Prime Minister Pierre Beregovoy commits suicide
May 9-The first democratic elections in Paraguay in 40 years.
May 24-The Nation of Eritrea becomes officially independent.
May 27-Mafia bombing of the Uffizi Museum in Florence.
June 1-Protests in Belgrade against Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic
June 8-End of Ceasefire between the PKK and the state of Iraq
June 24-The Unabomber injures Yale University's David Gelernter
June 25-Election of Canada's first ever Female Prime Minister, Kim Campbell
June 26-Beginning of mass damage caused by Typhoon Koryn in the Far East.
June 27-US Missile strikes are made against Iraqi Intelligence buildings.
Orders
((Only the orders that I Have received, some sent Budget, but not the other portion))
Indonesian Chairman Liem Swei King prepares to move the nation's Olympic Committee seat to Denpasar with the construction of training Facilities. Construction takes longer than planned, but once complete the facilities are top tier. [+2 Summer, -2 Budget]
Dealing with the costs of new facilities, King begins a campaign for Corporate Sponsorship. The Bank Central Asia provides modest investments. [+1 Budget]
Budget Results: [+1 Budget]
In the United States, Olympic Chairman Ryan Ford began conversations with various US Politicians in the hopes of increasing Government Support. In anticipation of the coming Atlanta Games, Congress was highly supportive going to the extent of Inviting him to address the Legislative Body in Mid-May. [+20% Gov't Support]
In the hope of increasing financial support for winter athletics and facilities in preparation for Lillehammer, Ryan Ford visited with numerous Corporate Allies and sponsors. Many big deals have been made with McDonald's, Nike, and Coca Cola. [+2 Budget]
Budget Results: [+1 Budget, +1 Summer]
In the PRC, various Olympic agents are sent out across the country to scout talents. The searches come with modest results. [+1 Winter]
Peng Keqiang coordinated many meetings with China's business leaders to establish contracts. A major contract is established with Automobile Manufacturer Geely,
[+2 Budget]
Germany's Floris Helsington began a campaign for Corporate sponsorship not only in Germany, but also with Swiss companies. This leads to some minor discontent by Swiss Olympic Authorities, but some contracts are made with Air Berlin which has expressed great support for Berlin's bid.
[+1 Budget]
Helsington establishes puts funding into the construction of Gymnasiums across the country. The efforts succeed in modernizing facilities in Eastern Germany. [+1 Summer, -1 Budget]
Budget Results: [+3% Gov't Support, +1 Summer]
Budget Results/Russia: [+2 Gov't Support, +1 Budget]
Chairman Romano of Italy gains audience with numerous Influential Politicians, many of whom are impressed by his leadership of Italian Athletics.
[+10% Gov't Support]
Monetary efforts are put forth to renovate Facilities already in place from the World Cup and the Giro d'Italia. Efforts bring moderate reconstruction and funds. [+1 Budget, +1 Summer]
Budget Results: [+1 Winter, +5% Gov't Support, +1 Budget]
Amidst the flourish of interest following Stockholm's decision to bid for the 2000 Olympics, the SOC earns support from IKEA and Volvo. [+2 Budget]
Thomas Wassberg takes his Bid to the Media, participating in numerous interviews. Unfortunately a misinterpretation in one interview with BBC is taken as an insult against the other bidding nations and worries the Swedish Government. [-5% Gov't Support]
Budget Results: [+1 Winter, +5% Gov't Support]
A media campaign on Télé Monte Carlo took to convincing the Nation's Youth of its great opportunity to win Monaco's first ever Medal at Lillehammer. [+5% Gov't Support]
Efforts to gain sponsorship from Venturi Automobiles are fully successful as the Luxery Car company becomes the Primary Sponser of the Co-Host Bid for 2000. [+2 Budget]
Budget/Spain: [+1 Summer, +3 Budget]
IOC Bid Opinions
On the Topic of The Russian Federation's Bid for the City of Saint Petersburg...
Members of the International Olympic Committee visited the City of Saint Petersburg for the Duration of Four Days beginning on March 1.
Upon Such Review the International Committee Finds that...
- The Russian Federation shows a Clear Interest in expressing that the nation has moved on from its Soviet Past
- The ROC has highly sufficient knowledge of Local Facilities and their Need for Repair.
- Russian Local Law Enforcement and Military Forces can come in a size that is far sufficient.
And Also Find Concerns in that...
- The Federation is in a position of questionable Government Stability
- A recent increase in Anti-Russian Terrorist Activity could threaten the Games
- The economic stature of the Federation is unstable and thus Public Support may be weak.
With these Reviews in Mind the IOC Presents the St. Petersburg bid with a score of 6.7 out of 10.
On the Topic of the Kingdom of Sweden's Bid for the City of Stockholm...
Members of the International Olympic Committee visited the City of Stockholm for the Duration of Four Days beginning on March 7.
Upon Such Review the Olympic Committee Finds that...
- The SOC has clear plans for the Construction of a Stadium and are fully knowing of the Financial Implications of such.
- The SOC provides the curious idea of Breaking Olympic Records with construction of 100,000 Person Capacity Stadium.
- Swedish Security Forces will be sufficient in number.
- Preparations for Employee Screenings and Security Cameras are already underway and are satisfactory to the IOC.
And Also Find Concerns in that...
- Recent Government Support has been somewhat unstable.
- The Swedish Nation is currently in a Financial Downturn and will have to rely heavily on the Private Sector.
With these Reviews in Mind the IOC Presents the Stockholm Bid with a score of 7.8 out of 10
On the Topic of the Co-Bid by the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco for the Cities of Monaco and Nice...
Members of the International Olympic Committee visited the Cities of Nice and Monaco for the Duration of Four Days beginning on March 15.
Upon Such Review the Olympic Committee Finds that...
- The Nation of France will be able to present a descent amount of Security Forces
- Finances appear sufficiently supportive of new Facilities in Nice and Security.
- The Stade Louis II, with renovation, should present a fine venue for Olympic Ceremonies.
And Also Finds Concerns in that...
- The Small, Compact Nature of Monaco could present concerns for hosting large amounts of attendees.
- Monacan Security may be insufficient in protecting facilities.
- A Co-Host could present issues in regards to join security
With these Reviews in Mind the IOC Presents the Monaco-Nice Bid with a score of 6.8 out of 10.
On the Topic of the Bid by the Federal Republic of Germany for the City of Berlin...
Members of the International Olympic Committee visited the City of Berlin for the Duration of Four Days beginning on March 21.
Upon Such Review the Olympic Committee Finds that...
- The Federal Republic presents a major investment in Olympic Security.
- The DOC provides sufficient funding for the Maintenance of Facilities and Stadiums in Berlin
- Already present Facilities such as the Olympiastadion could easily sustain an Olympic Ceremony with expansion and renovation.
And Also Finds Concerns in that...
- The Recently Unified Nation of Germany may have better use of funds to aid the Eastern Portion of the country.
With these Reviews in Mind the IOC Presents the Berlin with with a score of 8 out of 10.
Now, for the Bidding Nations, Provide an In-Thread Defense of your Bid in Speech format.
I will not put up an Orders Deadline Yet, but you can start sending them in.
Also, If you want to do IC's about World News Events or Olympic.. "Stuffs" go ahead. I may benefit anyone who does more ICing.
Stats updated Soon.
