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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
As long as it's not Bat Country- we can't stop there.
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Not bad. I like the design and general concept, but I'm not the biggest fan of the colors. Maybe go for something a little brighter, like blues, light reds, or purples?
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Reminds me of Pengs flag.
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
That sadly demonstrates the Maritimes' position :p
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Yeees. "Sadly"
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus, Pirate Kingdoms
I am here! Thanks peng for the false telegram!
Penguania And Antarctica
Sorry.
New Estaris
I actually really like the colours, I think it gives a 'coppery'-y rustic look that's quite unique
Jaslandia
Hello.
Today are:
- Ashura (Afghanistan, Gambia, India, Iran, Iraq)
- Children's Day (Brazil)
- Columbus Day (Honduras)
- Cookbook Launch Day
- Descubrimiento de America (Mexico)
- Dia de la Hispanidad or Fiesta Nacional de Espana, also Armed Forces Day (Spain)
- Dia de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay)
- Dia de la Resistencia Indigena or Day of Indigenous Resistance (Venezuela)
- Dia de las Americas (Belize)
- Dia de las Culturas or Day of the Cultures (Costa Rica)
- Dia del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural or Day of respect for cultural diversity (Argentina)
- Discovery Day and National Youth Day (Bahamas)
- Ekadashi (Nepal)
- Feast for Life of Aleister Crowley, celebrated as "Crowleymas" (Thelema)
- Freethought Day (United States)
- Independence Day (Equatorial Guinea)
- National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day (United States)
- National Emergency Nurse's Day (United States)
- National Farmer's Day (United States)
- National Fossil Day (United States)
- National Gumbo Day (United States)
- National Stop Bullying Day (United States)
- National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day (United States)
- Old Farmers Day
- Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- UN Spanish Language Day (United States)
- World Arthritis Day
- Yom Kippur (Judaism)
This day in history:
- 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- 1113 - The city of Oradea is first mentioned under the Latin name Varadinum ("var" means fortress in Hungarian).
- 1492 - Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean, specifically in The Bahamas. The explorer believes he has reached the Indies.
- 1582 - Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.
- 1692 - The Salem witch trials are ended by a letter from Massachusetts Governor William Phips.
- 1748 - British and Spanish naval forces engage at the Battle of Havana during the War of Jenkins' Ear.
- 1773 - America's first insane asylum opens.
- 1792 - The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
- 1810 - First Oktoberfest: The Bavarian royalty invites the citizens of Munich to join the celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
- 1822 - Pedro I of Brazil is proclaimed the emperor of the Empire of Brazil.
- 1823 - Charles Macintosh of Scotland sells the first raincoat.
- 1871 - Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) enacted by British rule in India, which named over 160 local communities 'Criminal Tribes', i.e. hereditary criminals. Repealed in 1949, after Independence of India.
- 1892 - The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools, as part of a celebration marking the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage.
- 1901 - President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.
- 1928 - An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Children's Hospital, Boston.
- 1933 - The military Alcatraz Citadel becomes the civilian Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
- 1944 - World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end.
- 1960 - Cold War: Nikita Khrushchev pounds his shoe on a desk at United Nations General Assembly meeting to protest a Philippine assertion of Soviet Union colonial policy being conducted in Eastern Europe
- 1960 - Television viewers in Japan unexpectedly witness the assassination of Inejiro Asanuma, leader of the Japan Socialist Party, when he is stabbed and killed during a live broadcast.
- 1964 - The Soviet Union launches the Voskhod 1 into Earth orbit as the first spacecraft with a multi-person crew and the first flight without space suits
- 1968 - Equatorial Guinea becomes independent from Spain.
- 1979 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the first of five books in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comedy science fiction series by Douglas Adams is published.
- 1984 - Brighton hotel bombing: The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempt to assassinate Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet. Thatcher escapes but the bomb kills five people and wounds 31.
- 1986 - Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit the People's Republic of China
- 1994 - The Magellan spacecraft burns up in the atmosphere of Venus.
- 1999 - The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia
- 2000 - The USS Cole is badly damaged in Aden, Yemen, by two suicide bombers, killing 17 crew members and wounding at least 39
- 2005 - The second Chinese human spaceflight Shenzhou 6 launched carrying Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng for five days in orbit.
Famous Birthdays:
- 1537 - Edward VI of England
- 1558 - Maximilian III, Archduke of Austria
- 1798 - Pedro I of Brazil
- 1865 - Arthur Harden, English biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
- 1866 - Ramsay MacDonald, Scottish journalist and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- 1868 - August Horch, German engineer and businessman, founded Audi
- 1875 - Aleister Crowley, English magician and author
- 1891 - Edith Stein, Polish nun and martyr; later canonized
- 1896 - Eugenio Montale, Italian poet and translator, Nobel Prize laureate
- 1913 - Benny Benson, Alutiiq, designed the flag of Alaska
- 1923 - Jean Nidetch, American businesswoman, co-founded Weight Watchers
- 1935 - Luciano Pavarotti, Italian tenor and actor
- 1942 - Daliah Lavi, Israeli actress and singer
- 1968 - Hugh Jackman, Australian actor, singer, and producer
- 1992 - Josh Hutcherson, American actor and producer
Quote of the day
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
- Khalil Gibran -
Note: Penguania_And_Antarctica assumes no responsibility or guarantee for correctness of any given information. Any recourse to courts of law is excluded.
Jaslandia, Tserra, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus, Synargle
National Stop Bullying Day and National Bring Your Teddy to School Day are on the same day?
Oh America, why do you think these things?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Pirate Kingdoms, Freewire, Synargle
Today I feel like a walking smoking area.
I wasn't aware that I am a magnet for smokers. I hope this is only a temporary effect. :(
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
This is the second time ive fasted for Yom Kippur and its still as bad as the first lol, im so hungry!
Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
I retrained the police force in my Empire and it reduced corruption by 80%. Nice.
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris, Zistrana, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
I made my police force wear body cams and crime went up. Not so nice.
Lavan Tiri, New Estaris, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
It emboldened the criminals to try harder when attacking the police.
Lavan Tiri, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Out of curiosity, who has control of our founder account?
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Hi guys this nation is the continuation of Greater Sollrana I know this is like my 5th nation but my old one got deleted because of some misunderstanding with Perland nothing major but they still deleted my nation Perland even requested that they repeal the report but they said no so this is my new nation. 😑
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Awh [nation=short]Turina[/nation], Clement has dropped out. Looks like #MakeClementCry will never happen.
Lavan Tiri, Turina, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Also, I have off from school today due to a teacher workday thing (the teachers are still in school to make lesson plans and finalize grades for the marking period and whatnot, but students have off). However, I think it's more fun to imagine we're off for Aleister Crowley Day.
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Right now?
Right now, it's me, Tse and some others including Sul, Oel, Merc and Humph.
In the future, it is presumed that a system will be set up to have two people holding the position.
Lavan Tiri
What an odd thing to say. Who does the presuming? On what basis?
Lavan Tiri
Well, during the first meeting in this Region, it was agreed that the this should happen.
It wasn't(?) covered in the constitution we chose, so a law would presumably be made to cover what the people wanted.
So, to answer your question, I do the presuming alongside the comments of most of the Region who came, and I do so on the basis of what the people have been shown to want.
Lavan Tiri
So, why did you say "it is presumed" instead of "I presume" or "we decided"? Also, you should try writing in active voice. It makes your thoughts easier to understand.
For example:
"We agreed to do this during the first regional meeting" is better than "Well, during the first meeting in this Region, it was agreed that the this should happen."
Good evening CFN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Brother, I don't much care right now.
Clearly, you got what I meant, so everything is good.
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
My, you are churlish.
Lavan Tiri
Eh, moreover that I've had this exact conversation before with a guy who later tried to raid our Region.
Forgive me if I seem angry, I just tend to dislike saying things twice, you see, 'specially when they don't have a point.
Lavan Tiri
My goodness, I've never been so happy to taste water and Pizza!
Latrovia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Then don't?
Proper syntax always has a point. It saves time and energy and reduces confusion.
Lavan Tiri
Woah hey there, guys there is really no point on discussing this. For additional information or clarifications please visit both the Delegates meeting today and have your questions answered. :)
We can communicate with each other without having to use excessive language or make a scene or a fuss about something completely pointless. Thank you both and please behave, don't let the testosterone go loose. :P
Lavan Tiri
Sorry. I just cringe when I see poor syntax. It's hard to stay silent.
Latrovia, Lavan Tiri
Hehe, we all do sometimes. But I expect you to cringe a lot with me, since I am European (Greek guy over here) and English is not my first language. xD
New Romnesia, Lavan Tiri
You're doing great.
Latrovia, Lavan Tiri
Thank you for your kind compliment. I appreciate it. :)
New Romnesia
What kind of pizza did you have? :O
Hey Brother, I wasn't pushing for an argument, and my testosterone doesn't start flaring when I start talking to a stanger on the internet.
When I want to feel like a man, I play badminton :P
Latrovia
I subsidise basket weaving to encourage domestic production and employment goes down.
.......
Jaslandia, Latrovia, Penguania And Antarctica
Just cheese, i didnt want anything too heavy since i havent eaten for a while.
Latrovia
I wasn't expecting this responce, but - Hey! Whatever fits your boat I guess. :P
New Romnesia
Oh for a second I thought it was a spicy pizza, thus your excitement about water. :P
See what I mean?
I've been having a few issues with employment myself lately. While I am sure I am using the correct economical terms to boost the economy and create more jobs, my employment goes low for some reason.
My question is - Badminton? Whyyyyyy thisss? :{O
Well, it was that, or help restart an argument :P
I chose to go with the oddball.
You over-saturated the market with those baskets, mate.
Latrovia
Lol, no, i was fasting for 25 hours, i was quite thirsty.
Latrovia
I know you mean well, and I respect you for that! You're a great guy mate :)
Why were you? Are you trying a new diet or something?
It's fun, easy, athletic and can easily be shaped to make it better for different groups.
Basically, it's modular, but retains the athletic and hand-eye coordination benefits almost regardless of how you change the rules.
Latrovia
Welcome to NS.
Well screw me for trying to stop my people relying on foreign products.
Latrovia, Kalaron
Yom Kippur.
I'm converting, well, getting ready to.
Latrovia
Kalaron, Penguania And Antarctica
You make me glad to be alive with that pun.
Penguania And Antarctica
There's an hour to go until today's Delegates meeting!
Finally appreciated in my time.
Hello, my people!
Penguania And Antarctica
I heard! ffs, now I guess I'm rooting for Maxime since he's so far from the mainstream it's not even funny.
Continental Commonwealths
Atta boy!
Turina
New Regional Forums: http://s15.zetaboards.com/COFN/index/
Vista Major
Jeez this leadership thing takes a while. I just looked up some of the candidates and from what I can tell I would probably support Michael Chong. Ofc its not up to me, I am curious however on what you Cont and Mark think about him and if I have made a poor decision.
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
I cant wait for the regional Presidential elections. I feel excited about them. Although I have made my endorsement public, I want to wish good luck to every of them @Humph @Vis and @Syn. You are all a great inspiration for everyone around here. Keep up the great work and dont forget to have as much fun as you can. After all its necessary to understand that you're not running against each other, but you are running for the people of CFN. Good luck to you guys and have fun. :)
Vista Major, Tserra, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus, Humpheria Major, Synargle
Speaking of presidential elections, are you voting for the douche or the turd sandwich?
Humpheria Major
Well each individual votes are private. But if you are talking about food, I would certainly consider having you over for dinner with some pizza and beer mate. ;)
Nuremgard, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Ha, cheers for that. You're like my friend. She doesn't tell anyone who she voted for either.
Latrovia
Should I run? Maybe.
Latrovia, Penguania And Antarctica
Well thats because I dont want to have any influence on others. I respect each candidate and want the electoral procedure having as much positive inpact as possible. I hope you're not offended by my stance.
Hah
Latrovia
Nah I'm cool.
Glad someone got the joke.
Latrovia
How could anyone vote for that giant douche?!
Typically this is a giant douche household, but this year my family is voting for the turd sandwich.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia
I think Chong is a good guy, to be honest- he's principled, which you can tell by him forfeiting his ministerial appointment over the Government at the time submitting to a long-standing claim by Quebec that it is a "nation within a nation". His Reform Act was also a good piece of legislature that I supported at the time. I could almost see myself supporting him if there was any chance at him attaining the leadership and if he did not support a carbon tax.
But, Maxime Bernier is a stringent libertarian who would privatize our postal service, our national broadcaster, and other Crown Corporations while simplifying our tax system and ending all forms of corporate welfare- so he's obviously a man after my own heart who I would support over all other contenders. (Not to mention he's a silver fox- rawr!)
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
For Pres?
I'm actually watching the rerun right now before the new episode
Regarding the upcoming presidential election we all have a choice to make. I have nothing but good things to say about my opponents but I can promise you that of you choose for me to lead our new region into success that you will not be disappointed. I served as the first Prime Minister in the MSRM and established a government that served the people efficiently and effectively, and without the Founder transgressions would continue to thrive today.
Make your choice, take pride in it. When you look at that poll, I hope you consider voting for me. I can only promise that should I be elected I will do my absolute best to ensure a fun and engaging experience.
Thank you,
Humpheria
YOUR Candidate for President
Jaslandia, Latrovia, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Humpheria: My opponent is a liar and cannot be trusted!
Latrovia, Penguania And Antarctica, Humpheria Major
Objection!
Nuremgard, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Voter: Humph, what is your immigration policy?
Humph: F**k 'em all to death!
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W8QRExBfQhs/hqdefault.jpg
Nuremgard
Eh. I will throw my hat in the ring.
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Good day. Just a quick notice!
Our regional partners Genuan Rebirth ; Aegis Alliance ; Avadam Inn have their own Embassy space in our forums. I request the current government and Minister [nation=short]Aldwood[/nation] to inform them about applying on our forums which are located here: [B]http://s15.zetaboards.com/COFN/index/[/B]
Thank you!
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus, Synargle
[nation=short]Vista Major[/nation] did you receive any welcoming PM by the Ministry of Interior during your registration?
Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Synargle
Also the calendar has been updated. :)
http://s15.zetaboards.com/COFN/calendar/
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus, Synargle
Has anyone else seen those Shell adverts, at first i thought they were annoying but now they are pretty cool.
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Hello friends.
Today are:
- Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan)
- Doi taikomatsuri October 13-15 (Shikokuchuo, Ehime, Japan)
- Duwadashi (Nepal)
- International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
- International Skeptics Day
- National No Bra Day (United States)
- National Police Day (Thailand)
- National Train Your Brain Day (United States)
- National Yorkshire Pudding Day (United States)
- Navy Birthday (United States)
- Rwagasore Day (Burundi)
- World Sight Day
This day in history:
- 54 - Emperor Claudius is poisoned to death under mysterious circumstances. His 17-year-old stepson Nero succeeds him.
- 409 - Vandals and Alans cross the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania.
- 1307 - Hundreds of Knights Templar in France are simultaneously arrested by agents of Phillip the Fair, to be later tortured into a "confession" of heresy.
- 1582 - Because of the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.
- 1644 - A Swedish-Dutch fleet defeats the Danish fleet at Fehmarn and captures about 1,000 prisoners.
- 1710 - Port Royal, the capital of French Acadia, falls in a siege by British forces.
- 1775 - The United States' Continental Congress orders the establishment of the Continental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy).
- 1792 - In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid.
- 1793 - French Revolutionary Wars Austo-Prussian victory over Republican France at the First Battle of Wissembourg.
- 1821 - The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed.
- 1845 - A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution that, if accepted by the U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state.
- 1881 - First known conversation in modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and friends.
- 1885 - The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is founded in Atlanta, United States.
- 1911 - Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent.
- 1914 - In Major League Baseball's World Series, the Boston Braves defeat the Philadelphia Athletics, 4 games to 0, at Fenway Park in Boston, completing the first World Series sweep in history.
- 1917 - The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal.
- 1923 - Ankara replaces Istanbul as the capital of Turkey.
- 1943 - World War II: The new government of Italy sides with the Allies and declares war on Germany.
- 1946 - France adopts the constitution of the Fourth Republic.
- 1958 - Paddington Bear, a character from English children's literature, makes his debut.
- 1967 - The first game in the history of the American Basketball Association is played as the Anaheim Amigos lose to the Oakland Oaks 134-129 in Oakland, California.
- 1976 - The first electron micrograph of an Ebola viral particle is obtained by Dr. F. A. Murphy, now at U.C. Davis, who was then working at the C.D.C.
- 1977 - Four Palestinians hijack Lufthansa Flight 181 to Somalia and demand release of 11 members of the Red Army Faction.
- 1983 - Ameritech Mobile Communications (now AT&T) launched the first US cellular network in Chicago.
Famous Birthdays:
- 1162 - Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile
- 1821 - Rudolf Virchow, German physician, biologist, and politician
- 1862 - Mary Kingsley, English explorer and author
- 1909 - Art Tatum, American pianist
- 1921 - Yves Montand, Italian-French actor and singer
- 1925 - Margaret Thatcher, English lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- 1934 - Nana Mouskouri, Greek singer and politician
- 1941 - Paul Simon, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
- 1943 - Peter Sauber, Swiss businessman, founded the Sauber F1 Team
- 1949 - Gerd Dudenhöffer, German cabaret artist and writer
- 1970 - Paul Potts, English tenor
- 1971 - Sebastian Fitzek, German writer and journalist
- 1971 - Sacha Baron Cohen, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter
- 1973 - Matt Hughes, American wrestler and mixed martial artist
- 1982 - Ian Thorpe, Australian swimmer
Quote of the day
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
- Soren Kierkegaard -
Note: Penguania_And_Antarctica assumes no responsibility or guarantee for correctness of any given information. Any recourse to courts of law is excluded.
Jaslandia, Latrovia, Tserra, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus, Synargle
You need to declare my telegram to me for your name to be on the ballot.
Yesterday was the last day for declarations but I'll grant you your candidacy since I won't be putting the ballot together until later.
Penguania And Antarctica, New Estaris, Yukona
No. It is fine. I dont want to be treated differently. I wait till the next one
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Just accept it ;) Things round here go slower.
not special treatment
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
What he said
Just TG me, I get forgetful :)
Penguania And Antarctica, Freewire
rip Thailand's king
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus, Pirate Kingdoms
I am sure we will lower our flags yet again for some foreign monarch we never met. But when a British princess died, there was a big kerfuffle about it.
Penguania And Antarctica
God forbid, Nurem.
My point is valid.
Well, I guess it should depend a bit.
I mean, I dislile the idea of royals very much, but I can understand a nation being saddened by the loss of a "member" of government.
If you're gonna make their lives a matter of public interest, I suppose you might as well make their deaths a matter of it too.
I understand why Thais would be upset. But come on. The guy was suspected of murdering his brother and at a point in time, Buckingham Palace didn't want to host him. Ironic giving the many dictators and despots they have hosted over the years but hey ho. When Diana, Princess of Wales died, the royals fought tooth and nail not to have the flag lowered to half mast despite the fact she was the mother of a future king. But when the King of Saudi Arabia died, the government lowered the flag no problem. So ruthless Middle Eastern dictator dies, flag is lowered. British princess and mother of future King of Great Britain dies, flag is not lowered straight away. Just seems off to me.
What happened now?
I wasn't aware that there had been any sort of argument about lowering the flag when she had died, and I had thought that you were arguing that her family, being no better than any other, deserved no special treatment (in that, the flag shouldn't be lowered for them).
Yeah I agree that we should not lower the flag for any of them because I don't believe in having a monarchy. I was just simply pointing out the ridiculousness of not lowering the flag for her (they did do it after much coaxing) but they did it straight away for the King of Saudi Arabia.
She wasn't a monarch or head of state. In cultures that adhere to diplomatic/aristocratic orders of precedent, there are some honours that are normally reserved for monarchs and heads of state.
I still think it was unfair.
New Romnesia
*shrug
It's an imperfect world, kiddo
I am merely a lowly peasant. I must not criticise the way our betters do things. They have blue blood, don't you know.
Spurn not the nobly born
With love affected,
Nor treat with virtuous scorn
The well connected.
High rank involves no shame -
We boast an equal claim
With him of humble name
To be respected!
Blue blood! Blue blood!
William Schwenck Gilbert
Nah, I'll stick with virtuously scorning them.
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