"Goooooooooood morning Republic City! This is Shiro Shinobi coming in live, and boy, am I feeling spirited today! In view of Spirits' Friendship Week, President Moon will be delivering a speech at Avatar Korra Park this evening, so stay tuned! Plus, enjoy nightly booths and activities at Avatar Korra Park all week long, hosted by representatives of the Air Nation, and don't forget to sample the special treats at local eateries. Here's a reminder not to enter the downtown spirit portal while you join in the Spirits' Friendship Festival fun and get to know your local spirits."

"...This just in. We have just received word from Republic City Police of increasing triad activity around the Western District at night. Listeners are advised to stay clear of this area until further notice. Once again, stay clear of the Western District at night. Now, on to the latest pro-bending news..."

The Obsidian Oasis Lounge and Bistro. They say it's the up-and-coming social dining experience this side of the city. Fancy but not too pretentious, lively but not too raucous. Good drinks, great food, and fantastic company. It's the perfect place to get dinner with friends and even get to know someone new. Word is, the proprietress comes down every day to entertain the guests and keep the atmosphere suitably lively -- and she's a real bombshell, too. But she's got a mysterious air about her, and nobody really knows her except through the Obsidian Oasis. It's like she just came into existence overnight. In any case, other than the friendly spirits which stop by the establishment's idyllic back gardens, one could say the lady boss herself is the main attraction.

A stunning woman dressed in a sleek black cheongsam peeks out of the entrance and spots a waiting patron. "Table for one?" she offers with a charming smile, gesturing towards the cozy interior, her loose-fitting fur coat flowing gracefully with her movement and gently revealing her bare shoulders.