David Lin at 13.57:

LADAKH SUMMIT – The full list of scandalous notes passed to the Dais has been obtained:

Appliances:
“Showerhead, cuz I can get you wet.”
“Bathroom lights, cuz you turn me on and you strip naked.”
“Fan, cuz I’ll blow you away.”
“A blowdryer. Need I explain? Ps – A haiku for you:, I think that you’re hot. Can I buy you a……………………….shot?”
“A defribillator. Why? CUZ I’LL STOP YOUR HEART!”
“Electric blanket. I’ll keep you warm under the covers.”
“Rocking Chair, I’ll rock you all night baaaaaaby!”
“I would be a thermometer. Put me in you, Diiiiirty.”

Miscellaneous/deeply romantic:
“Let’s call an emergency session in bed and bang out some resolutions.”
“Ever been laid in Leh?
“Chair, you make me feel so la-la-la-la-ladakh!”
“Call me Fred Flinstone, I’ll make yo’ bedrock. ”
“Now that we’re done with the Northern borders, let’s explore the south.”
“Can I tap your natural resources?”
“Chair, you’re a cute panda. Let’s cuddle.”
“You’re the cheese to my macaroni, the curry to my naan.”
“You’re hotter than biryani.”
“Yangchen Dolma? More like BANGchen Dolma. Hollaaaa.”
“I’ll start a flash flood…in your pants!”
“Lobzang Rinche? More like LobBang Rinche! I would table his topic (no homo)”
“Anirudh, Anirudh, you’re hot and spicy like chicken vindaloo. Awoooo!”
“To Chair: Is that gavel the only thing you bang? ”
“Can I plow your agricultural field?”
“Health is important. Did I mention I’m a certified breast inspector?”
“You make my heart soar to Ladakhian altitudes.”
“Hey Director, missed you on our steamy lunch date. Catch you at dinner?”
“Dearest Director, Even on the cloudiest, rainiest cloudburst days, you make my skies sunny.”

Maximilian Feinsot at 15.20:

McMUN 2012 Conclusion: With the first online general assembly, a committee that created an animated movie and a committee that challenged WWII diplomats to reshape world politics, McMUN has certainly changed the Model UN circuit for the better.  The “Best Large Delegation” award went to Georgetown University and the “Best Small Delegation” award went to The United States Military Academy, West Point.

Maximilian Feinsot at 15.10:

CUBA 1959 Conclusion – The Free Republic of Cuba forces attacked Nationalist-controlled Havana and were narrowly defeated.  After a naval battle and bombardment, an air battle and bombardment, and two land attacks by the FRC, 3,00o of the original 11,000 Cuban National troops remain.  The FRC did score a minor victory, though: 220 American-trained FRC commandos infiltrated Havana and captured Fidel Castro, leaving Raul Castro to lead the remaining small enclave of communism on the island of Cuba.  The FRC still controls most of Cuba but the Nationalist government remains in power in the minuscule area it controls.  The FRC, with limited American CIA support, captured almost all of Cuba from the Soviet-supported National government.

David Lin at 11.43:

TRIPLE JOINT CRISIS conclusion – The National Transitional Council (NTC) has just been bombed by NATO’s strategic air command. 2000 NTC protesters are presumed dead, as well as 20,000 soldiers, and 10,000 Arab fighters. Qaddafi’s Cabinet lost 12,000 troops, 4000 militia, 1000 mercenaries, and all their heavy equipment.

NATO casualties stand at 100 Belgian troops, 30 French, 40 American plus five Blackhawk helicopters, and 400 NATO special forces including an additional 200 from Qatar. NATO’s financial outlay in the war stands at $ 4 billion. All NATO representatives have been fired. Nicolas Sarkozy also resigned (for non-personal reasons).

Most Libyan cities now lie in rubble. Peace has indeed come at a high price.

David Lin at 11.37:

THE WAR IS OVER – The world is in turmoil. Gaddafi has just been assassinated by NATO. Following the assassination, NATO issued a directive to bomb NTC forces, who have been suspected of back-stabbing their NATO allies to cooperate with the Gaddafi Cabinet.  The delegate from Qatar avowedly rejected this proposal, saying, “This is Model UN and we’re supposed to be the promising leaders of tomorrow, and I would like to remind the Committee of this fact because in the last few days we’ve caused more damage than NATO has caused in the real world. I think we should shift our focus from bombing to doing what’s best for the Libyan people.” The other committee members outright ignored this statement and subsequently passed the directive.

David Lin at 20.01:

LIBYAN REBELS – The NTC has intelligence that reveals the location of Gaddafi’s hiding place in a bunker in Sebha. This information has been passed on to NATO, which is considering the authorization of Gaddafi’s assassination.

David Lin at 19.55:

WAR IN LIBYA – The Libyan rebel forces have been driven out of Tobruk by Gaddafi’s forces. Tobruk served as the NTC’s headquarters and stronghold throughout the campaign, and it is now uncertain as to where the NTC will relocate. Egyptian and Arab volunteers left in Tobruk have largely been killed, while the remaining survivors fled to Egypt. NATO has augmented air strikes on Gaddafi’s strongholds.

Maximilian Feinsot at 19.45:

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – The automotive and aviation industries have come together to write a report on fuel efficiency and sustainability.  The report stresses innovation and research to overcome emissions issues.

The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo are cooperating to promote world water security, specifically in developing countries.  The two companies will support the organization charity:water.

The social network used by the WEF has both obsoleted pages and helped increase cooperation amongst delegates.  With the chat feature, delegates can quickly send notes and receive replies; this helps to expedite the decision-making process.

Maximilian Feinsot at 19.30:

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – The International Energy Agency, Saudi Aramco, SPX, PetroBras, and Nixen have sponsored a policy brief that tries to address possible energy crises that may arise from oil shortages.  The proposal is as follows:

Risks associated with commodities can be categorizes as follows:

1. Price Risk (volatility of commodity prices)
2. Western countries maintain reserves in case of geopolitical or natural disasters. We need to ensure that emerging markets that have a high reliance on an oil economy retain the same practices to protect the market from volatility.
3. This practice of maintaining reserves needs to be heavily expanded in order to provide increased protection in our interconnected global economy.
4. The purchase and release of reserves needs to be coordinated
   1. Another common tactic nations and companies use to protect themselves from unexpected drops or increases in oil prices is by hedging.
   2. Hedging is the practice of purchasing oil at a future date for a set, stable price
   3. This protects consumers from unforeseen market volatility
   4. This strategy should continue to be done only in a completely transparent and open market
      1. The final, most long term security against oil price volatility is an investment in alternative energies over time
      2. Natural gas, biofuels
      3. Solar, wind
         1. Environmental risks (spills, accidents)
         2. All oil companies should uphold a response mechanism to potential future oil spills and explosions
         3. This response network should involve expertise, advice, and coordination from interested non-profits committed to protecting the environment
         4. Host annual forums to ensure all oil companies are updated on best practice in the environment for post-disaster risk management

                i.     Suggest the transfer of technologies that support environmental protection

              ii.     This is creating a standardized best practice framework for the industry

1. Preemptive measures are just as significant as post-disaster response teams

                i.     Oil companies must constantly update their environmental safety standards such as double-hulled shipping

1. Political risk (geopolitical risks)
2. In the event that unrest in the Middle East affects the distribution of oil supply, a comprehensive plan needs to be enacted to prevent this from occurring

                i.     Companies in this sector are committed to geopolitical stability with particular emphasis on significant transportation areas (i.e. Straits of Malaca, Straits of Hormuz)

 

Maximilian Feinsot at 19.18:

AD HOC WWII – The council has decided to advise President Truman to drop a nuclear weapon on a Japanese military target.  If the Japanese do not surrender, a civilian target – most likely a city – will follow.  This marks the last Ad Hoc simulation update, as today was its last committee session.

David Lin at 19.05:

WAR IN LIBYA – NATO lost the war. Benghazi fell to pro-Gaddafi forces. SACEUR has resigned, and NATO is considering retreating from Libya. NATO realizes that US support is needed for any further progress to be made, but Hilary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, still needs congressional support to ally with the NTC. Furthermore, it is recommended that NATO needs to acquire a lot more aircraft, particularly strategic bombers, if the ground troops and navy are to be accompanied by adequate air support.

Gaddafi’s forces are exhausted and low on munitions. They still have more than 14,000 troops in Tripoli, which is a city that it unlikely to be taken by the western Allies anytime soon. Gaddafi’s military advisers advise against any military intervention in the western mountainous regions, which are thus far still occupied by western special forces.

Maximilian Feinsot at 18.53:

AD HOC WWII – Many of the experts want to give Japan the opportunity to surrender before dropping the bomb while others advocate for a Japanese non-civilian target.  The hard-liners in the committee advocate for immediate strike to show the Soviets the US has the bomb and to bring Japan to a quick surrender so that the US does not have to divide Japan with the Soviets.  George L. Harrison, President of the New York Life Insurance Company proclaimed, “a waking enemy lies with the Soviets!” asserting that the US should act now or have to wage war with the Soviets over Japan.  20 minutes remain in the committee.  More to follow…

David Lin at 18.39:

AIRBUS/TRIPLE-JOINT CRISIS – It is rumored that Airbus’ anonymous client is a affiliated to the Gaddafi Cabinet.

David Lin at 18.29:

BOEING – Lufthansa rejected the bid. An anonymous client placed an offer to purchase transport aircraft capable of mid-air refueling. Boeing rejected this deal based on suspicions of terrorist activities. The client later informed the Boeing board that Airbus has agreed to manufacture these requested planes. The client, who was present at the announcement, still refused to disclose his identity, although this “man of few words” is inferred to be a figure of prominence. The CIA is currently investigating this deal.

Maximilian Feinsot at 18.28:

AD HOC WWII – The situation has changed once more.  On June 23, 1945, a committee of experts, military and civilian, has been assembled by President Truman to determine the implications of using nuclear weapons on the civilian population of Japan.  With only 50 minutes to find a solution to this question, this will be the most fast-paced of the scenarios presented to this Ad Hoc committee.

 

 

 

Maximilian Feinsot at 18.22:

AD HOC WWII – The Tehran Accords, an agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the USSR to end the war in an agreeable way, has been signed and approved by all three parties.  The USSR has agreed to declare war on Japan, the US will invade Northern France and the UK will invade southern France, effectively opening up second fronts for both Germany and Japan and making the eventual victory for the Allies and the Soviets smoother.

Hugo Margoc at 18.19:

FIFA – The committee just decided to continue the use of the GLT and Goalminder technologies, as well as will initiate an investigation regarding the integrity of referee, Massimo Busacca, who called off a goal due to the failure of the Goalminder system during the friendly between Germany and France.

Hugo Margoc at 18.01:

BOEING AIRBUS – The annual trade show and auction commenced with the offers by the airplane manufacturers to various commercial airlines.  The offers are as follows:

The concurrent final packages to Lufthansa were priced at  1.25 billion and 1.24 billion by Airbus and Boeing respectively. The final bids for Air China was 2.211 billion from Airbus and 2.31 billion from Boeing, who refrained from counter bidding and chose to rely on the quality on their product. Air France, whose major concern was fuel efficiency, received bids at 1.7 billion from Boeing and 1.869 billion from Airbus. A very similar bid went out to Singapore, which was priced at 1.97 billion from Airbus and 2.1 billion from Boeing. Lastly, Airbus made a 5.21 billion offer to Flying Emirates, which was countered by 5.55 billion offer from Boeing. Following the bizarre request to instal Shisha pipes on board of the of the Emirates airplanes, a Boeing representative was overly eager when he offered to design the shisha pipes in the form of Mecca. The Flying Emirates representative was visibly offended and regarded the proposition as blasphemy.The remark may have heavily influenced the Flying Emirates decision. The commercial airline representatives are currently making final decisions on the bids.

 

 

Maximilian Feinsot at 17.54:

CUBA 1959 – The Free Republic of Cuba has achieved a great victory over the Cuban National Forces under Fidel Castro.  FRC forces carpet bombed and then advanced on Bayamo with overwhelming numbers and took the city quickly.  FRC forces then took Holguin to the north of Bayamo.  10,000 FRC troops have moved into the central province of Las Tunas and obliterated National forces in the area, overwhelming them with a 50-to-1 troop ratio. FRC troops have advanced as far as the city of Ciego de Avila, halfway to the Cuban capital of Havana, the one remaining Cuban National Government stronghold.  With Soviet support, the National government still has hope, but the FRC, with CIA support, definitely has the momentum for now.

After rejecting an offer by the FRC to defect with immunity, Manuel Urrutia Lleo was arrested by the National government under the suspicion of treason.  Lleo was the leader of the National government until he resigned several months ago to become an adviser to the current National leader, Fidel Castro.

David Lin at 17.53:

RIO – Odo Newspaper confirms that illegal biological weapons production is underway. Assembly lines were found producing capsulized forms of SARS, using an alcohol-based transport medium called cyMol. Plans to bomb the facility are underway. The reporter who exposed the biological weapons has been killed along with his editor when a bomb on their car exploded.

 

Maximilian Feinsot at 17.15:

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – AMEC, a global engineering management firm, has offered to several representatives of South Sudan to invest $ 2.3 Billion into the South Sudanese economy.  These investments would come in the forms of infrastructural projects, manufacturing, job training and education.  AMEC hopes that these investments will help develop the underdeveloped South Sudanese economy.  The significance of the $ 2.3 billion is that South Sudan’s government has an annual budget of $ 2.3 billion, so AMEC’s investment effectively doubles that number.  The South Sudanese representatives voiced concerns for worker safety, adherence to regulations and the possibility for corruption, but AMEC assured them that it has the well-being and safety of the South Sudanese people in mind.

In other news, Airbus has acquired Bombardier (unrelated to Boeing-Airbus joint crisis).

David Lin at 17.06:

NATO – Plans for an amphibious invasion from the Mediterranean Sea is underway. Intelligence reveals that Brega is occupied by 10,000 hostile troops. Belgium recommends a naval bombardment of Brega, without taking the pressure off of Tripoli.

Hugo Margoc at 16.53:

BOEING AIRBUS – The two competitors are engaging in a price war to get the bid for their new dream liner aircrafts. Airbus is currently discussing their pricing strategy before the fair.

David Lin at 16.32:

GADDAFI’S CABINET – New directives have been passed:

1) Gather all available troops to encircle Ajdbibaya, then sweep up and take Benghazi.

2) Coalition descent coordinated with southeastern invasion. Reinvestment/propaganda initiative.

3) Move troops east for a Blitzkrieg, cutting off entire Cyrenaica peninsula.

4) Send troops to the mountains.

5) Use infantry to attack Adjbibaya at night.

A Russian diplomat has negotiated with the Cabinet on a proposal to exchange Russian wheat for Libyan oil. Libya must pay a the Russians $ 2 million to insure against a possible default on the deal.

Maximilian Feinsot at 16.23:

AD HOC WWII – Tension builds at the Tehran Conference, as the Americans, British and Soviets decide on how they are going to coordinate their advance on Germany.  President Roosevelt learned that one of his closest advisers, Harry Hopkins, may have close ties to the Soviets.  Roosevelt launched an investigation to determine whether Hopkins is working for the Soviets.

The Americans are also urging the Soviets to join the fight against Japan.  The Soviets have offered to declare war on Japan once they liberate Poland, but the Americans believe that will take too long.

Hugo Margoc at 16.22:

FIFA – The Commissioners are questioning the head referee of FIFA, Busacca, whose strict use of the GLT Technology lead to the disregard of a clear goal during the international  soccer friendly between Germany and France, in Paris, on January 27th.

Busacca claims to have been sure to have seen the ball behind the goal line but was not able to call the play a goal, as the GLT Technology did not alarm him properly. Busacca was obliged to strictly follow the goal minder system alarm during this match. The committee keeps pondering about the usefulness of Technology during soccer games.

David Lin at 16.11:

RIO - Several stadiums in Rio have been commandeered as overflow SARS treatment centers. These stadiums have been equipped with cots and negative pressure tents. Occupied SARS stadiums are being guarded by the Military Police under forced, strict quarantine. No patient visitors are allowed.

A new directive has been proposed to contain the spread of the virus and to solve the problem of overcrowding at hospitals . Under this directive, patients who have been treated at hospitals will be sent home for a 10-day incubation period. The patient will be visited by staff 3 times a week. This directive is not specific to just Rio de Janeiro.

Hugo Margoc at 15.43:

BOEING AIRBUS – The committee forced the Senior Vice President of Procurement Richards to resign after a vote of 9 to 4 in favor. Richards was accused for a possible conflict of interest between Boeing and Airbus.

David Lin at 14.03:

NATO – The Committee has confirmed that Libyan rebels will be attacking Misrata following NATO bombardment of the city. Ground troops are positioned to secure the western mountainous regions.

David Lin at 13.29:

GADDAFI’S CABINET – Amidst rising student protests directed at the violent Gaddafi regime, the entire Cabinet has been moved to a secure bunker.

David Lin at 13.17:

GADDAFI’S CABINET – Gaddafi’s troops in Brega are demoralized. The area is under heavy bombardment and a general consensus to reinforce the region has been reached. New directives for immediate military action are being drawn up.

Maximilian Feinsot at 13.10:

CUBA 1959 – The Cuban government successfully negotiated with the Soviet trade delegation and is now trying to nationalize its military forces to prepare for battle with the counterrevolutionary Free Republic of Cuba.  With help from the CIA, the FRC is training troops to assault central Cuba from the Southeast.  Thanks to FRC support for farmers, the local farmers are supporting FRC troops with plenty of food.  They will first strike Bayamo and then head north.  Stay tuned for updates…

David Lin at 13.02:

LIBYAN REBELS -  Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is alive and has been recaptured by the NTC. The Committee cheers at his return from torture and a failed execution attempt by his own family.

Meanwhile, a NATO representative visits the Committee and hold a conference on the NTC’s military options. The NTC concludes that they will instigate a two-pronged attack, with rebel forces attacking from the south and NATO bombing Tripoli and securing the western mountainous regions from the north. There has also been consensus on retaking the heavily-bombed (and virtually flattened) Brega to boost morale. NATO has declared that Brega serves no strategic purpose and likens the city to “Stalingrad on a really bad day.”

Alvira Rao at 12.57:

AIRBUS - Klaus Richter is arguing that Airbus should hire more workers from China to reduce employment costs. Other committee members argue that European governments support Airbus, and that relocating to China will result in a loss of this critical support. Furthermore, relocating their facilities would be incredibly expensive.

Alvira Rao at 12.51:

AIRBUS – French employees are complaining about their wages and lifestyle. They argue that they must be treated in a “caring, compassionate way. Domingo UreOa-Raso announced that they  “sympathise” with the workers, and the employees excitedly exclaimed “Oh yes! You have solidarité with us!” Their working hours will no longer be increased.

There is still debate regarding changes in wages, and whether the “five additional cigarette breaks” compensate for a lack of wage increase.

Maximilian Feinsot at 12.47:

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON WWII – At the Tehran Conference, the Soviets are pressing the Americans and British to open up a second front against the Germans in Western Europe.  The Soviets have retaken Stalingrad after months of bloody struggle and the Germans are putting up a fierce resistance in Kiev.  Valentin Berezhkov, Stalin’s interpreter, told The Bull & Bear “the British and Americans are not easy to deal with.” Berezhkov also stated that he was confident they could find an agreement.  The Soviets are also irked by Churchill’s temporary suspension of the Lend Lease supply convoys that sail to Murmansk via the North Sea.  Stalin requested of Roosevelt a 50% increase in Lend Lease through April of 1944 so that the Soviets can mount an offensive against the Germans.  There are also fears of a German plot at Tehran, with Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin all on their guard about possible moles or assassins.

Alvira Rao at 12.40:

PIXAR – the committee has come up with sketches and descriptions of the main characters, but the storyline hasn’t yet developed beyond the “main skeleton.” The editorial and finance teams are currently discussing which actors to hire, and whether focus should be on a large name, which will cost more.

The marketing and advertising team highlighted the importance of steering clear of “Disney channel-type actors like Selena Gomez, and fonts like Comic Sans” to maintain the viewership of their fringe audience. The committee enthusiastically agreed that Comic Sans mus not be used.

The Editorial team is discussing the portrayal of school and bullies in the film.

Alvira Rao at 12.33:

BOEING - Boeing has been discussing reports that Airbus wants to increase the working hours of their employees and decrease their wages. Klaus Richter, who has reportedly been “getting out of hand,” may have to face a crisis soon. Information regarding his car embezzlement is being leaked.

David Lin at 12.33:

GADDAFI’S CABINET - Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, one of Muammar’s sons and a former cabinet member who defected to the National Transitional Council (NTC), was recaptured by the Gaddafi Cabinet. After being waterboarded, Saif al-Islam tries to convince the Cabinet that the best course of action is to lay down arms and cooperate with the NTC. Suspicious that Saif al-Islam is still loyal to the NTC, the Cabinet decides unanimously to execute him. A press release will be issued, explaining that Saif al-Islam was actually bombed while on duty for the Gaddafi Cabinet.

David Lin at 12.29:

NATO – The committee passes a new directive that specifies the following:

1) Rotate present special forces in the east of Libya back into a training role, and introduce new one in an attack-support role.

2) Use Special Forces in the western mountains to guide a naval bombardment of AAA in and around Tripoli and Misrata.

3) Begin a new bombing campaign under Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) direction, against Gaddafi forces in the west.

France volunteers to contribute special forces. Belgium can contribute up to 20 units. Qatar asks the US for funds to hire mercenaries. Meanwhile, pro- Gaddafi forces hired African mercenaries. Oblivious to the no-fly zone, their helicopters have been shot down.

SACEUR has received intel that a large pocket of Gaddafi forces that are about to engage with NTC forces. NATO is open to moving on Tripoli immediately, the believes that the Committee still needs to decide what to do with their special forces, as well as whether or not to send stealth recon into the region. Gaddafi is confirmed to be located in Tripoli.

 

Maximilian Feinsot at 12.20:

WORD ECONOMIC FORUM – Problems with living conditions, urban planning, and city pollution are on the table at the WEF.  Why can some live in conditions that others cannot? How can compartmentalization and standardization make cities more livable and more dense?  For 70 years, Dabbawalas, the delivery people who deliver millions of lunches to Mumbai workers daily, have a “Six Sigma” rating, meaning that one in every six million lunches is lost, a phenomenal success rate for a widespread service like Dabbawalas.  They are the perfect example of urban planning that creates a nearly flawless public service.  Sustainable urban plans are essential in the 21st century.  Plans go as far to say that green plants should line the concrete walls of buildings to reduce heat pollution.  All possible solutions are open for discussion.

Maximilian Feinsot at 11.55:

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON WWII – It is no longer Septebmer 1939, and the delegates no longer represent the German or British Cabinet, it is now 1943 at the Tehran Conference between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union.  The conference is off to a rough start with Stalin taking an arrogant stance against the US and UK; Roosevelt is ill and is not being effective and Churchill’s proposals are not gaining any traction.  More to follow…

David Lin at 11.52:

FIFA – Talks to implement the new goal-line system is still in progress. While most of the committee members agree on this proposal, some, like Michel Platini, President of UEFA, still supports the notion that adding this technology will hamper the humanistic aspects of football. Furthermore, the Spanish Delegate adds that investing in this technology will widen the gap between the rich and the poor in the world of football.

Two Action Reports are currently being considered:

Action Report 2.2: Reduction in costs. The FIFA committee shall, when a final goal-line system has passed 100% testing, offer to cover at least half of the costs of installation for football entities with low budgets.

Action Report 2.3: Mind the Goal! In light of recent disallowed goals, the FIFA Executive committee encourages continued testing of the Goalminder System. Keeping in mind deadlines previously set, further requests that the Executive Committee convene again, in order to reevaluate our investment in technology and discuss technology’s future in football.

Alvira Rao at 11.50:

AIRBUS - A messenger just reported that an Airbus member sent a highly inappropriate note to Boeing, asking that it be “read out loud.” The chair pointed out that this was a “an inappropriate, rude attack. We see this as a friendly rivalry; Airbus would never conduct its business like this.” The note was torn up by the Crisis Committee. It was not read out loud.

Alvira Rao at 11.47:

AIRBUS – Airbus just received news of an article highlighting the dissatisfaction of their employees. They are currently discussing how to solve this issue. Kristen Piche argues that “Boeing employees are in the same position,” while others argue that the Airbus employees really are significantly underpaid. The committee is currently considering a press release, with some arguing that they must “make sure that Boeing’s reputation is affected as well.” Harald Wilhelm argues that it would be wiser to simply leak information to a journalist.

Maximilian Feinsot at 11.42:

CUBA 1959 – With a Soviet delegation en route to Cuba to discuss trade with Castro’s government, pressure is mounting for Cuba to declare itself communist.  Raul Cepero Bonilla, Minister of Commerce, will meet with the delegation to discuss trade when they arrive.  Rumors persist that the Soviets will offer Bonilla favorable prices in exchange for Cuba’s alignment with the USSR.  Juan Almeida Bosque of the counterrevolutionary Free Republic of Cuba says he “is disgusted that the communist pigs try again and again in vain to reach out to world powers.”  In other news, Raul Castro is looking to start a Cuban cigar company.

David Lin at 11.35:

RIO – The drug lord is dead. As he stepped out of his van with his men when approaching Garcia Hospital, three army snipers shot him. Nelson Jobim, Minister of Defence, ordered the shooting Amigos dos Amigos (AdA) henchmen return fire on army snipers. Many civilians were caught in corssfire and confusion, and several army snipers were wounded in the gun battle. At least two AdA gang members have died. As armed AdA flee the scene, shooting civilians and the hospital as they retreat, up to twenty civilians were injured in the process. During the chaos, patients in waiting room and triage fled the scene; many were trampled. Chaos is now rampant at Garcia Hospital.

Medical Director Jose says, “This is a blatant abuse of power. What’s stopping [Jobim] from placing army snipers at every hospital in Rio and shooting people?” Other committee members call Jobim’s actions as “deplorable” and call for his immediate resignation. Jobim responds, “I will not apologize. I will not listen to doctors and ministry officials who are not responsible for the safety of Rio. I will not resign.”

Alvira Rao at 11.34:

AIRBUS – At the head of the discussion table is a sign reading: “BOEING: Expect Less.”

Alvira Rao at 11.32:

AIRBUS - With suppliers feeling underpaid, committee members are clashing over aircraft prices quoted to Air France. While some delegates say that “the prices [they] quoted should not change,” and that “[they] will lose Air France’s loyalty,” others argue that Airbus will maintain its clients because of its superior quality. “We are the best. They will come to us because of the quality of our aircrafts,” says Charles Champion, Executive Vice President Engineering. Domingo UreOa-Raso says, “We should keep the prices for this deal the same, but clarify that it is a one-time deal. We can raise prices in the future.” Klaus Richter passionately exclaimed, “We are here for our shareholders. We are here for profit. We cannot just lose money!”

The heated debate continues.

David Lin at 11.11:

RIO – A powerful and dangerous drug lord has phoned Glaxosmithkline Brazil, demanding treatment for SARS at the Rio hospital while being accompanied by his men. He is expected to arrive at the hospital in less than 10 minutes.

Professor of epidemiology at the University of London, Dr. Laura Rodrigues, suggests that the best option is to transport the gang members to the outskirts, where it will be easier for the military to maintain control. “He won’t care where he gets treated,” Rodrigues explains, “He just wants to get treated. We do have the ability to transport him and that’s what we need to do.”

Minister of Health Alexandre Padilha disagrees, “Hospitals in the outskrits may not have the expertise to treat SARS. Don’t make an exception to diverge resources for one case. Don’t accommodate a criminal.” Dr. Antonio Jose, Medical Director of Glaxosmithkline Brazil, emphasizes that he is a drug lord. “He’s not going to agree to us to meet somewhere else.  Our only option to treat him at this hospital, but disarm his men and heighten security presence.” Colonel Filho of the military police of Rio de Janeiro State, explains that this may cause havoc at the over-filled Rio hospital among other patients with SARS.

 

Alvira Rao at 11.09:

PIXAR - The Pixar committee began today’s session with a question and answer session directed at the finance coordinators. The most expensive component of the movie will be special effects, closely followed by animation.  Mrs. Elissa Ruley of the arts department questioned the lack of advertisement budget allocated to South America. Mr. Steven Baum explained that they had “received word from advertising” that the film was “more of a western-themed film.” He went on to explain that he did not mean the “wild west” but North America and Europe.

Attention has now shifted to advertising and marketing. The committee aims to complete the movie by the end of this session.

Maximilian Feinsot at 11.04:

CUBA 1959 – The “Free Republic of Cuba,” or FRC, has broken off from Fidel Castro’s Cuba.  Led by Juan Almeida Bosque, William Alexander Morgan, Humberto Sori Marin, Dr. Ernesto Diego, and Raul Chibas Rivas, the FRC seeks to liberalize Cuba and overthrow Castro’s regime.  They hope to soon hold free elections, but in the meantime they are dropping airborne propaganda over Castro’s Cuba.  Meanwhile, Castro’s cabinet are still debating whether or not to align with the USSR.  Efigenio Ameijeiras argues that allowing Soviet advisers into Cuba would be giving Cuba away to the USSR.  An alternative option proposed was accepting a smaller Soviet delegation to discuss the trade pact between the two countries.

David Lin at 22.32:

LADAKH SUMMIT -It has been discovered that delegates passed scandalous and somewhat charming notes to the Dais.

1) You’re hotter than biryani [insert heart sign]

2) You make my heart soar to Ladakhian altitudes.

3) Electric Blanket – I’ll keep you warm under the covers. AWWWW

4) You’re the cheese to my macaroni, the curry to my naan.

5) I would be a thermometer. Put me in you. Diiiiiiiiirty.

6) Showerhead, cuz I get you wet.

7) Rocking chair; I’ll rock you all night baaaaaaby!

David Lin at 21.40:

FIFA – The discussion revolved around the decision to implement the goal-line technology at the FIFA games to eliminate human error. Goal-line technology is used to accurately measure whether or not the ball has passed the goal line at any given time. This proposal was met with strong support and fervent uproar as committee members clashed over the role of technology in a game of football. The Jordanian delegate frustratingly admitted that “If we can’t have accurate technology, then just drop it. We’ve been discussing this too long.” The Belgian delegate believes that “This type of technology is absolutely necessary.” The Egyptian delegate further agrees, saying “Technological developments in any sport is inevitable. We no longer play football with a leather ball, for example. Sports advance technologically, and we just have to adapt.”

The French delegate strongly opposes this proposal, stating “Football is a natural sport; we don’t need goal -line. The beauty of the game is that anyone can play it, whether you’re young, old, poor, rich…technology is not a factor in the enjoyment of the game.” However, the Sri Lankan delegate points to practical advantages of implementing goal -line, claiming that “Although the immediate costs of investing in goal-line are high, the [cost-savings] from not having to hire two error-prone goalies outweigh the costs of the investment.” Jim Boyle, the passionate Irish delegate, rips at her by exclaiming, “Football is a game that we live and love. People have died for the game. Taking out the human aspect of the game replaces the passion of football. To eliminate the chance of human error takes away from the integrity of the game.”

Maximilian Feinsot at 21.38:

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – The Russians have presented an action plan for economic growth.  The action plan attempts to balance economic stability with a sustainable economy in the long term.  More plans and policy briefs have been put forward as well, but some do not have sufficient support to succeed.  Scott Myres, a McMUN WEF staffer, noted that delegates “have to be both practical and creative” for their ideas to be widely accepted.  As they are competing on a social level, they have to act in the best interests of themselves and others to gain enough support to push through their ideas.

Maximilian Feinsot at 21.31:

UN ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA (UNECA) – With a focus on “RECs,” or Regional Economic Communities, UNECA takes on the macroeconomic problems of Africa on an intra-continental level.  RECs rely on trade agreements that lower or prohibit trade tariffs and infrastructural projects that will connect rural Africa to urban Africa.  African free trade was another issue that was heavily endorsed by UNECA.  Twenty minutes ago UNECA passed three of five proposed resolutions to promote RECs.  The next topics on the table for UNECA are victims of war and child labor.

David Lin at 20.39:

PIXAR – The Pixar committee has reached a stalemate on finalizing the script. Even though the target audience is children, a general agreement to integrate more “mature” themes of family relationships and social commentary has been reached. Committee members still struggle to come up with a cohesive outline, after several hours of discussion.

Maximilian Feinsot at 20.25:

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM – An interactive general assembly, the World Economic Forum offers a new look into networking electronically.  Using a social network in committee, delegates, whether they represent large corporations or countries, cooperate continuously to be as productive as possible.  The chat feature in this committee renders pages obsolete.  Groups of delegates can be seen standing outside of committee talking shop about the new industry-based policy brief they are working on.  Resolutions, reports and arguments are all posted on the McMUN WEF social network.  This way, it is possible to track how active delegates are in all aspects, whether they are just making statements or building coalitions.

David Lin at 17.53:

NYPD – A new Directive 1.7 has just been proposed. The Directive is as follows:

The NYPD wishes to start a campaign to:

1. Attract members of  minority groups to join the police force through:

a) Media advertisements

b) The expansion of youth programs to help citizens form areas at risk to build faith in the police department a young age.

2. All officers, regardless of ethnic descent will partake in continued cultural sensitivity training relevant to the precinct. This will allow for greater cohesion between officers of majority groups and the people they serve, as well as the said officers and officers of minority group.

Deputy Commissioner of Labour Relations attacks this Directive, claiming that “This is affirmative action and is unconstitutional.” The NYPD counters this critique by explaining that it is only illegal if they hire minority groups, but in the meantime, they “are just encouraging them to apply.”

David Lin at 17.47:

FIFA – The new Action Report 1.1 proposes: “We, as an executive committee, [suggest] that all World Cup matches be played after 6 pm. The Sri Lankan delegate cited that this would reduce air conditioning expenses. However, the Egyptian delegate points out that certain religious groups, like those who followw the Sabbath, for example, cannot go out on Friday nights, and so this proposal may marginalize a significant portion of the population. Jordanian delegate retorts, “That’s ridiculous. Why don’t we just stop selling drinks that might make provoke people with certain allergies? There is no way we can [appease] everyone.”

Maximilian Feinsot at 17.22:

MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE 2012 – Focusing on global security, this general assembly committee has thus far focused on changes in the global political landscape as a result of the 2008-2009 financial crisis.  McGill Political Science professor Mark Brawley addressed the conference and tied global financial security to international security as a whole.

David Lin at 16.57:

BOEING/AIRBUS JOINT CRISIS – Singapore Airlines has just selected Boeing for the new fleet of aircraft; this is a deal worth $ 500 million. The agreement came after lengthy negotiations over the specifications of the new aircraft. Complications arose when Singapore Airlines announced that it doesn’t need any more of the planes that Boeing has to offer and that rival Airbus has already manufactured an aircraft of the required specifications. Singapore Airlines needed a trans-continental commercial aircraft capable of transporting 500 passengers. Meanwhile, the Chinese government has expressed interest in increasing imports from Boeing.

 

Airbus was approached by Air France and Air China with an invitation to release their new concepts at the upcoming Paris Air Show. Airbus subsequently unveiled the A380, an airliner worth $ 225  million. Air France stressed the importance of premier entertainment packages on-board as a requirement for a potential purpose. Boeing countered with the Being 880, a long-haul aircraft which the Company claims to offer unique specifications. One of the unique features is the lightweight composition of the 880, which is expected to increase its fuel efficiency.

Maximilian Feinsot at 16.13:

CUBA 1959 – Fidel Castro has seized power in Cuba after General Batista, the American-aligned dictator of Cuba, fled the country.  Fidel Castro’s newly formed cabinet is already in deliberations with farmers regarding how to set up agriculture in Cuba to maximize food output.  There is also a rift Castro’s cabinet over which superpower Cuba should approach for friendly relations.  Many are wary of Soviet and American influence; they argue Cuba should prioritize trade with non-aligned nations, but Castro realizes that trade with the US and/or USSR is paramount to building the Cuban economy.

David Lin at 16.06:

EUROPE, INTERWAR ERA – The Allied security council  is facing extreme pressure as Nazi Germany continues to pose a very real threat to European stability. The French, who are still recovering from the economic catastrophes of WWI, is reluctant to go to war, as they do not have the necessary industrial capacity to wage total war against Germany. Furthermore, reports have indicated that Vyacheslav Molotov has rescinded the Franco-Soviet partnership. Meanwhile, Neville Chamberlain, “the Human Worm,” is confident that peace can be maintained if further negotiations with Germany and her allies are honoured. The Lord President of the Council told The Bull & Bear that “The British are committed to peace. The German need not be our enemy.” When asked if the British are prepared to wage war once economic output has been stabilized, the Lord President replied, “I would use all my efforts to ensure peace.” The Germans currently have a naval blockade in the North Sea.

Maximilian Feinsot at 15.18:

New York Police Department Leadership Council – Of three directives proposed on the topic of Non-lethal weapons use, one was passed.  Public Awareness is stressed in the deployment of non-lethal weaponry so that the civilian population knows what steps police officers would take before using a non-lethal weapon or firearm.  The focus has so far been to limit public outcry over NYPD policies.  Talk of quotas or “benchmarks” for monthly arrests combined with an incentive system has caused several members of NYPD leadership to raise concerns for possible police brutality as a result of the incentives to arrest people.

David Lin at 15.02:

FIFA – The committee has chosen Qatar to host the World Cup in 2022. Stadiums have not yet been built at this point. The FIFA committee debates on Action Report 1.5: FIFA advises the government of Qatar to continually invest in the development of advanced solar panel technology. If Qatar finds that it can’t reach the desired level of solar panel efficiency then FIFA encourages Qatar to work in conjunction with countries with advanced research facilities i.e. USA , France , China and Germany. Advanced solar technology is defined as achieving high efficiency. Chuck Blazer, delegate of the USA, believes that this action report only recaps what Qatar is already investing in and doesn’t add any real value.

Maximilian Feinsot at 12.32:

21st Century Media Strategies – In an attempt to address bias in the news media, delegates from the world’s major news sources have put forward several working papers with possible solutions to journalistic bias.  An international watchdog, the “Association of Accredited Jounalists” or AAJ, would accredit journalists in the same way that Lawyers are admitted to the Bar.  A working definition of bias is also in question as the new agency would have to determine how to rate journalists.  Under the current proposals, journalists would have to be reviewed every two years to remain members of the AAJ.

David Lin at 12.25:

PIXAR – The Disney-owned animation studio is deliberating the release of its upcoming film. Some themes debated are the coming of age, alternative family types, and original robots, all under an over-arching tone of goofiness. One movie currently being discussed is “Normal Life.” The story revolves around a young boy between the age of 12 and 14. This tech-savvy boy is supposedly “misunderstood,” and the story develops around his self-discovery. The movie will incorporate the latest CGI technology to create original robots. Steven Baum, finance minister, thinks that they shouldn’t make a movie for the sake of making robots; the theme and story always comes first. Ken Chiu, marketing director, echoes Baum’s thoughts, “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” The editorial board is adamant about not simply recreating a second “Wall-E,” as there are other ways to develop an animated story about family relationships, he claims.

Maximilian Feinsot at 11.55:

Ad-Hoc Committee – The theme is WWII and it is off to a predictable start.  Last night at 2 AM, German Forces invaded Poland.  British bombers have taken to the skies and French forces along the Maginot line are readying for battle.  Germany has taken the Poles by surprise but they are putting up ferocious resistance in the face of intense German firepower.  German officials are looking into the possibility of making Western Poland a friendly buffer state to keep the Soviets at a distance.  In the eyes of Hitler’s cabinet, there is potential for peace with France and Britain if they act swiftly.  There is no doubt the Germans are prepared for all-out war, but they have not ruled out the possibility for peace.

David Lin at 11.36:

Federation of American Scientists – An open caucus is being held now to discuss ways to prevent bio-terrorism. Policies currently being discussed are: 1) vaccines and research and development; 2) security of information, regarding whether or not research information should be released to the public. The FAS acts as a consulting body to the US Congress.

Maximilian Feinsot at 11.28:

Boeing-Airbus Joint Crisis – Airbus and Boeing had to deal with several different issues in the mid 90′s.  Airbus revealed the A340 commercial airliner in 1993 and took orders from both Lufthansa and Air France.  The two offers, though, were different in profitability, so Airbus had to invest in technologies that would make the A340 more cost-effective.  Boeing began with delays and manufacturing issues when it tried to introduce its 777 airliner; it lost a contract before they were able to make the appropriate engineering adjustments and was further plagued by troubles with its merger with McDonnell-Douglas.  This joint crisis stands out as a managerial crisis, where the two committees, Boeing and Airbus, continuously seek to outflank each other.  While Airbus is looking more towards research and manufacturing, Boeing is emphasizing cost-effective engineering first.  In addition, paper planes have been thrown, with transportation safety officials looking into the matter.

David Lin at 11.18:

NATO – During a caucus meeting, members of the hacker group Anonymous seized the boardroom and shut down NATO’s website. Opposing violence in Libya, Anonymous threatened to expose everything they have discussed so far to the break. The shut-down is expected to last 20 minutes Prior to the attack, NATO discussed plans to attack Libya. Libya rebels deny responsibility for People’s Hall suicide bombings, claiming it was “false flag”by the Gaddafi regime. NATO did not intend to publicly disclose an attack on Libya, fearing strained relations with Putin and Chinese authorities. The Anonymous attack will add further pressure on international relations between Western Allies and the East. Meanwhile, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation has sent troops for Allied control.

Maximilian Feinsot at 10.48:

Triple Joint Crisis: Libyan Civil War – After Rebel forces took Benghazi and Libyan Government forces began their counteroffensive, the UNSC passed a resolution creating a No-Fly Zone over Libya.  Unfortunately, this was too little too late for the rebels in Benghazi, who were overrun by Gaddafi’s government forces.  Simultaneously, the UNSC froze Gaddafi’s overseas assets, gutting billions of dollars of his funds.  Mahmoud Jibril, Prime Minister of the rebel National Transitional Council, is reaching out to both NATO and the Gaddafi government to find either common ground for peace or a path towards victory.  Rebels, seeing oil as Gaddafi’s last significant source of funds, are trying to seize the most important oil facilities and ports, with Benghazi as their primary strategic goal.  Gaddafi forces are focusing on air defense, hoping to deter NATO from continuing airstrikes.

David Lin at 10.24:

Rio SARS – An out-of-control epidemic has broken out in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The motion to issue face masks in Brazil has passed. The motion to implement a 9 pm curfew has failed. Alexandre Padilha, the Minister of Health, discusses plans for fighting the epidemic, as the nation currently does not have plans to deal with large-scale epidemics. He assumes that this outbreak is indeed SARS. Specialized hospitals are to be set up just for SARS. Up to 2 million tourists are expected to visit the region for Carnival.