If my brother (now a civilian, but spent seven years as an airman in the USAF) is to be believed, "coffee and memos" means that Minister Excelsio is fulfilling the main responsibilities of the armed forces superbly ;)

Congrats Breneir!

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on October 16, 2022, 08:07:11 PMTo me this seems like a simple problem with a simple answer. Yes children of Talossan citizens are automatically granted citizenship IF AND ONLY IF THEY ASK for full citizenship rights when they turn 14. I'm sure there are situations that exist right now where children of Talossan citizens don't even know that Talossa exists and as such they are unlikely to request full citizenship but in the instances where children are aware of and interested in becoming citizens it should be automatically granted with full rights and privileges allowed by Talossan law.

Isn't that what this does, though?

underlining for emphasis:

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on October 16, 2022, 03:24:22 PMChange OrgLaw X.3 to read:

QuoteChildren born after 1 January 1989/X, one (or both) of whose biological or adoptive parents is a Talossan citizen at the time of the birth ("Dandelions") shall automatically be granted Talossan citizenship when they register themselves with the Secretary of State on or after their 14th birthday.

... and delete El Lexhatx E.13.

So they still need to register themselves to obtain citizenship, no?

Quote from: Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu on October 09, 2022, 05:11:25 PM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on October 06, 2022, 12:41:36 AMNow if we wanted to do something actually funny, we would recognize the Czech annexation of Kaliningrad

Hmm... If I get a spare moment this week (about to go into Tech), my office might just write an official letter of congratulations to Pres. Zeman on the new acquisition.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be happy to throw its "invincible moral support" behind the Czechs' recent expansion. :P

RZ20: Për
RZ21: Për
RZ22: Për
RZ23: Për

VoC: Üc

Welcome!

I thank the Senator not just for this question, but for his understanding. In a show of mutual good faith, so to speak, I would like to answer his question anyway, even if it is no longer in a formal sense.

As he may have noticed under the main Witt board, I have in fact created a thread for suggestions, a more centralized location. I know we've had a few different suggestions floated in different places by different people, but it's much more productive, I think, to have them in one place so we can keep track of everything.

Good afternoon all,

The Bureau for Humanitarian Aid and International Development (BHAID) is currently seeking community suggestions for a fundraising target. As we move towards the holiday season, we are entering a time of year in which the sprit of giving tends to see greater importance, and as a result I would like to come before you now to seek community feedback on a preferred recipient; since ultimately this would be the community's charitable contributions, I believe you should have a say in where your money is going.

I will say that from a personal perspective, it would make the most sense to me to pick some sort of charitable organization in the Milwaukee area, but I am open to your suggestions. I will keep this list updated as more suggestions come in, and by the end of the month will move to having some sort of decision (perhaps by community straw poll, unless a clear choice emerges ahead of time).

Current Suggestions

• Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
• Campaign for Uyghurs
• World Central Kitchen
• Major Chords for Minors

At least based on Oversteir, Rebel is the only one that has a translation (the other two being proper nouns). And apparently the Talossan word for "rebel" is...rebel. Sort of disappointing, really.

Meanwhile, I've got cats Þáriqeu (officially, Þáriqeu da Lhimă) and Xhixhi, and dog Pantzer.

57TH COSA THIRD CLARK RESULTS
Removal on membership ban in other micronations, several other Sense of the Ziu resolutions on foreign affairs all pass: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1657.0

57TH COSA FOURTH CLARK RESULTS
Seneschal now elected in manner similar to Túischac'h; SoS responsibilities modified: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1776.0

"DAYS OF OBSERVANCE" SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR
Next in series of "Seneschal's Days of Observance" celebrated; Mic'haglh Autófil requests a day for his favorite money pits: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1823.0

TALOSSANS FINDING NEW WAYS TO COMPETE
Talossan Cycling Association Tour visits France (won by Naziun Cjovani): https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1528.0
...and Iberia (won by the Gordon Hiatus Support Team): https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1705.0

Bråneu Excelsio revived the Maricopan Poker Tournament, then won it: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1618.0

Wargaming of sorts -- in the vein of Risk -- approaching as possible MinCulture endeavor: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1675.0

The Toxophilite Club dedicates themselves to studying the bow and arrow, complete with virtual archery competitions: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?board=43.0

CULTURE NEWS
"This Month in Talossan History" series continues with September and October: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1440.0

Talossan Music Top 20, 2022 edition won by "Gimme Shelter" from the Rolling Stones: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1326.0

Volume 2 of the Talossan Book of Cuisine incoming: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1725.0

Monarchy Day Honours see three armorial achievements granted: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1755.0

CABINET REASSIGNMENTS
Bråneu Excelsio appointed as most recent Defence Minister: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1804.0

Mic'haglh Autófil promoted from Deputy to MinSTUFF as Miestră Schivă resigns: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1815.0

ROYAL HOUSEHOLD ALSO SEEING APPOINTMENTS
Txec dal Nordselva named to the Sabor: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1687.0

College of Arms sees Nordselva in as Squirrel Viceroy of Arms, Baron Davinescu as Dean: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1755.0

IMMIGRATION NEWS
No new citizens were naturalized during August or September.

New applications for Talossan citizenship were received from Moss Nott, Mark Price, Olaf Gravling, Daniel De Kay, Alan Young, James Leese III, Erisson Marques da Silva, Miley Harty: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?board=2.0
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La C'hronică is the monthly news summary provided by the Ministry of Stuff, for the enlightenment and interest of Talossan citizens and all other interested parties.

Quote from: xpb on September 30, 2022, 04:05:17 PMI'm reading this which is technically non-fiction with fictional elements of structure and pretty fun.

How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler https://a.co/d/fFh3Xti

Reminds me of this one, which is a good/fun read:

https://www.amazon.com/So-You-Created-Wormhole-Travelers/dp/0425245586

I thank the Senator for this question.

His memory serves him correctly; unfortunately the September issue of La C'hronica fell during my sudden leave of absence, and by the time I returned it felt like it might make more sense to not run a "rump" issue.

That being said, as today is the first Monday of the month, it may interest the Senator to know that today is the regularly-scheduled date for the October issue anyway (which I am compiling as we speak). This issue will also correct the few oversights I committed when publishing the August issue.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on September 25, 2022, 09:35:56 AMI am required to note by my hometown, Bardstown, that bourbon is made here...Alright that is out of the way.

But I am actually more interested in the box of donut holes in the background. Are those timbits??

Now that one I can answer. It's a yes. Have seen that box and boxes like it far too many times, haha.
I've been through Bardstown, at least. My uncle used to live in E-town, and Radcliff before that.

A bit more back on topic: I notice Dragon's Milk does beer barrel-aged bourbon, and bourbon barrel-aged stout. Seems to be a rather handy cycle when you can keep it going yourself.

I see their Dragon's Milk Reserve is "Bourbon barrel-aged stout with stroopwafel cookies, coffee, caramel, and cinnamon". Now, in some regards, I'm a simple man -- I see stroopwafel, I pay closer attention. But I thought @Bråneu Excelsio might be interested as well, not sure if his love of coffee extends to a love of things that have a bit of coffee taste to them :P

Of course I had a few things keep me from much time at home yesterday, haha.

Anyway -- I suppose I'm a little biased going in, having spent my entire engineering career so far in the automotive industry. When time, weather, and money permit, I do have a few things I enjoy spending any excess cash on:

 
2012 Chevy Sonic (daily driver), also featuring a 1987 VW GTI (not a daily).

   
1982 VW Rabbit Pickup (non-Americans may know it as a Mk1 Caddy), also seen here prior to a replacement of most of the coolant lines

     
1974 VW Karmann Ghia (ok, that's the last of the Volkswagens, I promise), along with a 1980 Honda C70 -- 42 years old and it just hit 3600 miles on Thursday.

 
These two belong to D:na Autófil, at least for now: 1983 Datsun 720 King Cab, and a 1983 Suzuki GS850L.

   
Fledgling license plate collection, featuring (L/R, top/bottom) Finland (pre-1996), Germany (Wiesbaden, expires June 1986), Germany (Wolfsburg, export plate valid until 31 Dec 2021), Pennsylvania (late 1980s), Pennsylvania (Truck, early 1980s), and the plates the DMV gave me with the Ghia, since my custom plate application hadn't gone through yet. The two PA plates are supposed to relate with the two 80s VWs, both of which were manufactured at the Westmoreland Assembly in western PA. Also please enjoy this picture of me getting to sit in my dream car at the auto museum up in Green Bay.

I could go on but it's time to let someone else talk, lmao

I've heard of aging beer in bourbon barrels -- actually the one type of stout I don't care for -- so to see the inverse done is more surprising than I feel like it should be. Looks pretty good, I may have to see if I can get it here across the lake.

Happy Ten Years, Mr. Secretary! (Dr. Secretary?)