The Exodus Program

Weather: Yesterday's storm has blown over and the day dawns overcast and warmer. The outside has a muffled feeling to it, like maybe the oppressive heat may be on it's way back. The scrubbers check the island over and only the far southern side of the compound is deemed to be off limits in the wake of the storm. The lawn is open, the pool is being refilled, the walking paths are up and running. People are invited to get outside, but to cover up!

Events: There is nothing major happening on the compound today. The dress shop and on-sight tailor are both hopping busy as they get ready for the Sweetheart Ball, which is only a week away!

Program Housekeeping Announcements

Susan's Dress Shop - Come and browse the rack and enjoy the attention of a professional fitting in time for the Sweetheart Ball!

Politics: The Board is still enjoying their victory with the European Union. In the wake of such a powerful endorsement, many of the smaller, struggling countries have quieted their outcries. Indeed, there is rumor that the Prime Minister of Australia has been seeking a new charter with the Program, which will open the doors to Australia citizens for the first time in more than a year.

Weather: A storm moving down from the north has the island in a bit of an uproar. The docks have been closed to traffic and Security is postponing any candidate pick ups outside of the perimeter today. Early warning stations in Alaska have determined that the storm is pushing a large level of radiation ahead of it. As a result, all personal and program members are ordered to remain inside until the damaging radiation passes. High winds buffet the building and the rain is expected to hit shortly before dinner time. The storm is expected to draw down the warm temperatures.

Events: Thanks to everyone for making the Rom Com festival a roaring success! The Entertainment Committee plans to bring more good times soon! We hope everyone is anticipating the Sweetheart Ball next Friday! Make your dress orders and get measured for your suits right away! You don't want to miss a night of dancing under the starts with the love of your life.

Program Housekeeping Announcements

The Security Center: Please report any open windows and doors to security immediately until the crisis of the radiation storm passes. Anyone caught outside despite the curfew will be charged with endangerment. For everyone's safety, please comply with the indoor orders.

The Health Department - Iodine pills will accompany the breakfast carts today. Please ensure that you and your loved ones take these pills. They will help to lesson the damage in the case of a radiation breach.

Politics: The meeting with the EU in Paris has resulted in a resounding show of support for the program. Leaders all across the stricken northern countries vowed that, under no uncertain terms, would they deny the right to safety, success and good health on the new world. The entire program rejoices, as well as the hopeful applicants from the European Union.

((So sorry that this has come so late.))

Weather: Warm and breezy, today is another day that begs for a little bit of outdoor play. The temperature by noon will top out at 29C (84F) by mid-day. The UV rating is still high, however, so don't forget to cover up if you can and wear sunscreen.

Events: The end of the Rom Com Festival is upon us and it has been a great time! Today all of the films will be shown on the lawn. Order a picnic basket from the kitchen, grab a blanket and join us to lounge and watch with your sweetheart. For those still enjoying their honeymoons, you'll be able to tune in via your terminals.

11 a.m. - How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days staring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey.

5 p.m. - Betsey's Wedding staring Molly Ringwald and Dylan Walsh

8 p.m. - The Proposal staring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

Program Housekeeping Announcements

The Security Center: (repeated from yesterday)With fine weather, people are tempted to roam the grounds and we do encourage outdoor exercise. However, we remind people that it best they stick closer to the hotel than the waterfront. Despite fences, some fanatical protesters find new and inventive ways to attempt to infiltrate. We only have your safety in mind when we ask you to not roam close to the water alone, and should you view non-Program boats in the water, please return to the hotel immediately.

The Health Department - Please remember that UV can harm! Take the time to apply sunscreen or cover up your skin as you enjoy this fine weather!

Politics: Devastating news for the Board of Directors today on two fronts. First, early in the morning, the African Coalition of Countries (Angola, Nambia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique) have all withdrawn support from the Program. Coupled with Greece's abandonment the previous day, this has a dire death knell feel for the program. The ACC also bans it's passport holders from traveling to North America indefinitely. The board members immediately begin to reassure the people of the world that they are still very well funded and in no danger of dissolving. They reassure the people already within the Program and on Haven that the next launch will happen on schedule.

Word comes in the afternoon that the countries of the EU are meeting in Paris to discuss and evaluate their wish to remain involved in the Program. It's a tense day for Program supporters. Without the financial aid of European powers, the Program would suffer a terrible loss that it may not recover from entirely.

Weather: The promise lovely day made the night before by a red sky at night is kept completely today. The warmth of the day burns off any remaining haze and the sky almost looks blue, which is rare in this day and age. People are encouraged to get outside for as much time as possible today and take advantage of the fine weather. The morning dawn at 20C (68F) and by noon it warms up to 28C (82F).

Events: Day four of the RomCom moviefest will take place entirely outside. We will once again be broadcasting the films agains the wall of the hotel. Feel free to bring blankets and picnic lunches to enjoy as you view them. Please call Hospitality Services to have a basket delivered to your suite.

10 a.m. - Jeremiah Lamb starring Paul Vandros and Helena Monk.
5 p.m. - My Big Fat Greek Wedding starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett.
8 p.m. - Mama Mia! starring Maryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan.

Join us tomorrow for three more classics!

Program Housekeeping Announcements

The Security Center: With fine weather, people are tempted to roam the grounds and we do encourage outdoor exercise. However, we remind people that it best they stick closer to the hotel than the waterfront. Despite fences, some fanatical protesters find new and inventive ways to attempt to infiltrate. We only have your safety in mind when we ask you to not roam close to the water alone, and should you view non-Program boats in the water, please return to the hotel immediately.

The Health Department - Please remember that UV can harm! Take the time to apply sunscreen or cover up your skin as you enjoy this fine weather!

Politics: The Canadian Prime Ministerial race continues to mud sling the program, adding fuel to the raging fire that is the camps. It reached a violent crescendo today as Greece announced that it was withdrawing finanacial support from the Program. It's representative board member, Nikolos Nikolopoupoulous, left the island in a Greek National heliocopter this morning and is not expected to return or be replaced. The abandonment of Greece has not barred Greecians from applying to the Program. Other countries who are being pressured to withdraw their support are threatening to pull their board members as well.