Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on January 07, 2025, 11:10:18 PMJames S. A. Corey, the writers behind The Expanse series have just started a new series called The Captive's War. The first novel, The Mercy of Gods, was recently published. I have raced through the novel in about two days. Quite enjoyable. Anyone else reading this new series? I think we do have some Expanse fans here.

Totally agree - paired with Stranahan's Blue Peak single malt.  And yes on 2 day addictive dive.

An opportunity for a Talossan Space Agency may be a cubesat Kickstarter - there have been several that have utilized https://www.nasa.gov/cubesat-launch-initiative-introduction/

Thanks for the update.  I have one friend who lost a home in Altadena and several that are on evac orders.  Hopefully the Santa Ana winds will diminish soon.

Quote from: Pôl dal Nordselvă on January 07, 2025, 04:09:04 PM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on January 07, 2025, 12:44:42 PMThat stupid, snickery name sums up everything that infuriated me about the RUMP era of Talossa.

I'm not sure what that means, I hope I didn't step into the middle of something negative.

The long history of the Kingdom of Talossa has had a wide variety of people involved -- and some hold long grudges, even from when they were not citizens.

My votes for January 2025
Austanar regarding RZ19   The Judge Cjantscheir Retirement Act
Non regarding Vote of Confidence

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 20, 2024, 02:52:59 PMThe Minister of Finance will be back on 4 January.

I stand ready to disburse as directed by official orders from the Minister of Finance.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on December 20, 2024, 08:44:01 AM

Quote from: xpb on December 20, 2024, 08:19:37 AM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on December 20, 2024, 07:24:53 AM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 19, 2024, 11:36:45 PMIn accordance with 60RZ13, this year's Budget, which states:

Quoteno funds shall be disbursed without a notice of disbursement having first been transmitted to the Ziu at least fourteen days prior to the disbursement, except that disbursements solely for the purpose of postage may be made with no less than 24 hours notice. Notices shall contain details of the purchase and a cost estimate for the purchase, or the total amount paid if seeking funds for reimbursement. Copies of receipts and/or invoices will be provided upon request to Members of the Ziu.

BE THE ZIU NOTIFIED that, on behalf of the Minister of Finance who is on leave, I have authorised the Burgermister of Internal Revenue to disburse 33¤20 (US$50.00) from the Ministry of Culture's budget, to purpose two $25 Amazon gift cards for the winners of the Talossan-language writing competition.

Any questions?

Yes, how long will the Minister of Finance be on leave?

The minister reported to me by email that he is "going to have pretty limited email access for the next couple weeks." and since I would forward electronically to an email address, this would be redirected elsewhere as specified.  In turn I had been quite busy earlier in the month for the end of the academic semester and was not able to respond with alacrity to requests, but also it was discovered that this notice needed to be posted to the Ziu as specified.

I got an answer of two weeks from your reply. Thanks XPB.

The end of the calendar year often has traditional celebrations and travel, and with the alignment of the 2024-2025 calendar with typical vacation requests it is likely best to consider Monday 6 January as a typical start to business operations.  However, there may be things that do have to happen before the end of the calendar year and I will generally available to facilitate even though I too will be traveling 29 Dec to 6 Jan.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on December 20, 2024, 07:24:53 AM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 19, 2024, 11:36:45 PMIn accordance with 60RZ13, this year's Budget, which states:

Quoteno funds shall be disbursed without a notice of disbursement having first been transmitted to the Ziu at least fourteen days prior to the disbursement, except that disbursements solely for the purpose of postage may be made with no less than 24 hours notice. Notices shall contain details of the purchase and a cost estimate for the purchase, or the total amount paid if seeking funds for reimbursement. Copies of receipts and/or invoices will be provided upon request to Members of the Ziu.

BE THE ZIU NOTIFIED that, on behalf of the Minister of Finance who is on leave, I have authorised the Burgermister of Internal Revenue to disburse 33¤20 (US$50.00) from the Ministry of Culture's budget, to purpose two $25 Amazon gift cards for the winners of the Talossan-language writing competition.

Any questions?

Yes, how long will the Minister of Finance be on leave?

The minister reported to me by email that he is "going to have pretty limited email access for the next couple weeks." and since I would forward electronically to an email address, this would be redirected elsewhere as specified.  In turn I had been quite busy earlier in the month for the end of the academic semester and was not able to respond with alacrity to requests, but also it was discovered that this notice needed to be posted to the Ziu as specified.

IF there were to be an IRL Coronation in the GTA, I note that there is also MicroCon 2025 hosted by the Aerican Empire in Montreal, the 10th anniversary of that event see: https://microcon2025.com/ to which either heralds of the new reign could be sent, or perhaps there could be a Royal appearance?  The date appears to be still being nailed down but looks to be late June 2025 timeframe.

I have sent prototype items to the King.

Quote from: King Txec on December 01, 2024, 01:34:48 PM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on December 01, 2024, 01:26:11 PMHappy to ask @King Txec to confirm @Ian Plätschisch as the new Finance Minister

We hereby confirm as our new Finance Minister Sir @Ian Plätschisch.

- Txec R

My apologies for lack of reporting as there has been a convergence of my work and family issues requiring my attention.

I can confirm that Ian Plätschisch IRL is now a signatory of the primary Wells Fargo account, and that the King will have similar process.

I made a deposit of $300 of personal funds to establish the account at Wells Fargo "The Kingdom of Talossa" and that the balance there is $2009.03 as of 1 December 2024.  There is a placeholder $100 in the PayPal account under stamps@talossa.cpm and a placeholder $100 in the previous ally.com bank account.  One concept is to establish a nonprofit entity in California with the King as registered agent and to migrate the account from a sole proprietorship with multiple signatories to a 501c7 or similar entity with officers as signatories.

xpb

Felicitations to La Casa del Nordselvă!  I appreciate the honor of service to the realm.

xpb

My November 2024 Clark votes

Për regarding RZ17

Contra regarding RZ18

Non regarding VOC

-- xpb

Quote from: Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB on November 12, 2024, 12:29:34 PMI know the Burgermeister @xpb is arranging some type of corporation, so that might be something to help.

it will possibly be an entity in the state of California but with the Quiz Olympad and the end of the semester looming I have been a bit distracted - like would form in 2025 after all of the Royal functions are in place.

/flame-off

My votes regarding 60th Cosâ, Clark #3

Për on RZ14
The Making SoS Succession Easier Act

Për on RZ15
BHAID: Palestinian Children's Relief Act

Contrâ on RZ16
The Immigration Reform (Quality over Quantity) Bill

Non on Vote of Confidence


I also note instructions received by email direct voters

QuoteYou can also vote on Wittenberg on the official Clark thread in the Ziu board http://talossa.proboards.com/board/33/ziu

in error rather than this thread.

xpb