Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on July 27, 2023, 01:08:13 AMSadly there are no "private enterprise" newspapers functioning, but the Government-issued monthly La C'hronica fills the gap: https://talossa.com/lchronica/

(Incidentally, attention Minister of STUFF: LC doesn't appear to have been posted on the National Website since March?!)

I was not aware, thank you for bringing this to my attention!

I am throwing my hat in the ring for Maricopa Senator.

In case anyone is interested, I was contacted by someone who has setup several Talossan geocaches!

I've never tried geocaching myself, but this is the information they provided:

QuoteBTW, if anyone is interested in the Talossa geocaches, the cache page for the final one is at https://coord.info/GC9FD6P  It has the links to the cache pages for the other eight caches that must be completed and found in order to get the information necessary to locate the final.  To see the cache page and play the Wherigo cartridges, you would have to register at Geocaching.com  Registration and the Geocaching and Wherigo apps are free but limited in the number of caches you can see.

Quote from: Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB on July 06, 2023, 01:12:17 PMSorry if you felt blamed or something. I didn't even understand the bill at first either. I just wanted to make sure this bill isn't entered as law yet.

Thanks!

No worries at all! I'm glad to learn one of the quirks of our legal system :-)

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on July 05, 2023, 04:51:37 PMI quote from Organic Law VIII.3:

QuoteThe Ziu may enlarge the number of seats designated Puisne Judge to no more than eight, and may decrease the number of seats designated Puisne Judge to no less than two, provided that, in addition to the requirements for other legislation, two-thirds of the Cosa and a majority of the Senate support modification in two consecutive Cosas.

The Organic Law says we have to pass it again with the same majority in the next Cosa for it to take effect. It's a pretty unique provision in our constitutional law, but it's there. The aim is to prevent Cort packing.

Thank you for the clarification and I apologize for my own ignorance. I'll update the original post.

Quote from: Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB on July 04, 2023, 09:52:23 AMI'm sorry, but RZ21 was not passed into law. It cannot take effect until a second passing of the Ziu in the next Cosa.

In the database for Clark 4, RZ21 is in "Statute" status like the other 2. That's what I was basing it off of. Is the status of RZ21 incorrect or does it not mean what I think it means?

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Government News

• Citizenship Milestone Certificate Applications
  Applications were opened this month for the current government's Citizenship Milestone Certificates. If you've been a citizen for 5 or more years, then you qualify to receive one of these beautiful bilingual certificates! Simply fill out the request!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Cultural Initiative Support Fund
  Do you have a project idea that would influence or expand Talossan culture!? The Ministry of Culture is offering cold hard cash to support these types of projects! Simply fill out the form and claim your piece of the pie!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• New Legislation Passed in Fourth Clark
     A whopping 2 bills were passed into law during the Gün Clark:
     
  • RZ19: Second Incorporative Act: Wittenberg thread
       
  • RZ20: Embassy Rhymes with Coffee Act: Wittenberg thread
       

Culture News

• Aßociù da Futbol Talossan 2023 Season
  The 2023 Season of Futbol Talossan continues! Check out the results from the Qualification match and see how your favorite team (probably one named after a celestial body) is doing!
     Tornamaintsch dal Qualificaziun Results: Wittenberg thread
     Regular Season: Wittenberg thread
  
• TCAT 2023 Leg 2 - Tour de France!
     The second leg of this year's TCAT Season, covering the Tour de France has just begun! Let's hope that this leg has a happier ending than the first!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Lüc's Game Night
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• Take the Euro-Haxh to Cézembre!
     The Royal Tourist Office of the Island of Cézembre was officially opened this month, encouraging citaxhiéns to take the Euro-Haxh and see a beautiful piece of Talossa!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Talossan Book of Cuisine Vol 3 Preview!
     We got a preview of the third volume of the Talossan Book of Cuisine! I don't know about you, but my mouth is watering in anticipation!
     Wittenberg thread
  
• Fora Talossa: Currents Episode 2
  Currents Episode 2 presents the song Silicon(e) which is "a song from the queer estrogen-fuelled Zolo Progwave duo, Vostok Lake. One half of which is esteemed Talossan Miestră Schivă, UrN"! I had to quote it because I couldn't have put it better myself!
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• 2023 ARMADA Regatta
     Join many Talossan's from July 14-16 for the greatest tournament of Diplomacy: The ARMADA Regatta! Check out the Witt post for more details!
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Immigration News
  During Gün XLIV we received 18 (the NEW second highest in recorded Talossan history!) immigration applications from:

• Muslim Nabi
• Michael H Glyn
• Ralph Dean VanLoton Jr.
• Abhishek Kaul
• Jason Allan Clark
• Joseph P Specht Jr
• Elder Nathaniel Ndukwe
• Kathy H. Armstrong
• George Edward Sandler
• Safwaan Sharief
• Daniel Ferreira da Silva
• Petro Storozhuk
• Huynh Thi Mong Trinh
• Paul Eugene Fegan
• Alex Huynh
• Dana Prakoso Eka Saputra
• Samantha Stewart
• Ahmad Mufid Marhaen

  Unfortunately we did not welcome any new citaxhiéns this month.

I thank the Dean for his consideration.

-TFF

I reconvened with the armiger and have adjusted the blazon thusly:

QuotePer fess indented, or and vert. In chief a laurel of coffee branches proper, in base a bar argent and tiger passant proper langued gules.

-TFF

Quote from: Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB on June 27, 2023, 10:58:41 AMUnder the rules of heraldry, you can't place a color on a color. The blue bar placed on top of the green background does not provide sufficient contrast. Check rule 2.1 and 2.2 on this. The blazon and emblazonment won't pass muster.

-SVA/REH

Understood, I will work with the armiger and resubmit. Thank you for your review and guidance!

-TFF

After much discussion and design with the armiger, I submit the following arms to El Coletx for approval:

QuotePer fess indented, or and vert. In chief a laurel of coffee branches proper, in base a bar azure and tiger passant proper langued gules.

-TFF

@Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB When you have a moment will you please sticky this post so it doesn't get lost?

Thank you!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


In a nation which regularly winnows its citizenry, and in which there has been so much turmoil during our times of tribulation, it is commendable to hold firmly to your citizenship.  To honour those who have stood with their adopted country for many years, the Ministrà dal Cúltură is pleased to make available certificates endorsed by the heads of state and government, sent right to your mailbox.  We hope everyone who qualifies will take advantage of this free service.

The Senseschal and Ministrà dal Cúltură would like to thank @Mic'haglh Autófil, MC EiP for his work creating the Citizenship Milestone Certificate.  Here is the preliminary design -- we hope you agree that it looks beautiful and dignified.


We are happy to further announce that the program's first issuance will be next month, and we are opening up the application process now!

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In order to claim your citizenship certificate, please fill out this form.  You will need to provide your current valid mailing address; this information will not be shared, pursuant to privacy laws.  There is no fee for this service.


Citizens for at least 20 years:

• Gjermund Higraff - @Gjermund Higraff
• Mximo Carbonel - @mximo
• Ieremiac'h Ventrutx - @Ieremiach Ventrutx
• Ián Anglatzarâ - @anglatzara
• Tamoran dal Nava
• Istefan Éovart Perþonest - @Istefan Perþonest
• Mic'haglh Ian Loquatsch - @Mic'haglh Autófil, MC EiP
• Quedéir Castiglhâ - @Quedéir Castiglhâ
• Ceváglh Scurznicol - @Cevaglh
• Danihel Roðgarut
• Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h - @GV
• Martì-Páir Furxhéir - @mpf
• K. Furxhéir
• No'ac'h Ventrutx
• Rosa Ventrutx
• Graçù Ventrutx

15 years:

• Miestrâ Schivâ - @Miestră Schivă, UrN
• Jonathan K. Kelley
• Dieter Vercáriâ
• Garth Spencer - @Garth Spencer
• Üc R. Tärfâ
• Ma Conta la Mha - @Baron Hooligan
• Cresti Matáiwos Siervicül
• Patrick Woolley
• Trotxâ Betiñéir
• Txec Ereufiglheu - @Txec Ereufighleu
• Sir X. Pol Briga - @xpb
• Matáiwos Nanamavéu
• Ián da Bitoûr - @Ian da Bitour
• Brad Holmes - @Brad Holmes
• George Hargreves
• Sir Alexandreu Davinescu
• Breneir Tzaracomprada - @Breneir Tzaracomprada
• Audradâ Rôibeardét - @Audrada Roibeardet
• Koray Yucel
• Owen Christopher Edwards - @owenedwards
• Flip Molinar - @Flip Molinar

10 years:

• Arditafial da Shacerdour
• Danihel Adam Zefareu Forestal - @Danihel Forestal
• Çesli da Chilseu
• Sebastian Bustany
• Éovart Grischun
• Aladna la Mha-Coca
• Óïn D. Ursüm
• Glüc da Dhi - @Glüc da Dhi S.H.
• Adam Grigoriu - @Adam Grigoriu
• Litz Cjantscheir - @Dame Litz Cjantscheir, UrN
• Eovart Xhorxh - @Eovart Xhorxh
• Ian Tamoran
• Danihel Txechescu - @Danihel Txechescu
• Mark Sidahl
• Iason Taiwos - @Iason Taiwos
• David Robert Levis
• Eiric (Suorsch) Biançéu
• Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet - @Munditenens Tresplet
• Béneditsch Ardpresteir
• Vitxalmour Pelbiançéu Conductour - @Vitxalmour
• Lüc da Schir - @Sir Lüc
• Eiric Börnatfiglheu - @Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu
• David Donofrio - @David Donofrio
• Xheneta Britxind - @Xheneta Britxind
• Stéafan D 'Unmortadel
• Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir - @Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir
• Ryan Hammond
• Nivol Atxaþriada
• Txec Róibeard dal Nordselva - @Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB
• James Coffey
• Chelli dal Nordselva

We have attempted to list and tag all those who are eligible for certificates in these tiers.  If you or someone you know has been omitted, please don't hesitate to let us know.  Please ask any questions you might have, either here or by contacting the Ministrà via PM.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


The Ministrà dal Cúltură is pleased to announce a new initiative to be launched this month: citizenship milestone certificates!  On its own initiative, the Government is undertaking to honour the longevity of some of our citizens who have been with us for many years, providing them with a signed certificate from His Majesty the King and the Seneschal which can be put on fulsome display in their home.

This is purely a voluntary program, but all citizens who have been Talossans for longer than the set periods will be eligible.  Current plans are to offer these honoraria to citizens who have been with us for more than twenty years, more than fifteen years, and more than ten years.

Please stay tuned for more details, and to see the certificate design revealed!

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on June 06, 2023, 04:23:53 PMConsidering that the TNC have been monopolising recruitment of new citizens right out of the pipeline for most of the last year, I doubt they have a right to complain about the Free Democrats* attempting to redress the balance. In fact, we might consider that doing so openly is more honest and democratic than doing so via private message, where Allà knows what new recruits to the ruling party are being told.

But in any case GV is only providing information, rather than doing a "sales pitch".

(* GV is acting at his own initiative, this is not an "official" FreeDems venture)

First, I think it is strange that you, @Miestră Schivă, UrN are speaking on behalf on @GV when this supposedly has nothing to do with you. You have quite a few talking points lined up for something that is not an "official" FreeDems venture. Where is GV to explain his own actions?

Second and more importantly, as one of the new citizens that you are referring to, who immigrated within the last year, I can say that not once did @Breneir Tzaracomprada or any other member of the TNC approach me to join the TNC before I was a citizen. In fact, when I questioned him about TNC's platform, he refused to discuss it until I had fully immigrated!

On top of all that, I didn't even join the TNC fresh out of immigration, I joined in December of last year. A full 9 months after I immigrated because I wasn't sure I wanted to get involved in the political system at all. What was the reason for the reticence? All of the vitriol I saw spewed by members of the FreeDems! These current antics of flooding terps and spamming immigration threads only furthers my point. You can't even comprehend that someone else is doing well without resorting to cheating, and it's sad.

I ultimately joined the TNC because I saw that it was a force of good and charity in Talossa and I wanted to support its mission and promote its positive outlook for a better, friendlier nation.
In case you were looking for the "secret sauce", FreeDems, there's the recipe. If that seems too incomprehensible or puerile to you, perhaps you just need to take a long look in the mirror.