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Naivetry:
Equilism Update
April 28, 2007
Monarch: Westwind
Lord Chancellor: Restored Othalla
Population: 209
Regional Power: Very High
Forum Link: http://www.equilism.org/forum
Equilism Wiki: http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Category:Equilism
Foreign Affairs
A list of possible regions to open diplomatic relations with has been forwarded to the Chancellory by Lord High Prosecutor, Moo-cows with guns. Currently the Chancellor and Deputy are investigating further into these regions, weighing in on if an embassy exchange would be beneficial. The list had nine regions in all.
Currently the Region of Gay is being considered for an embassy exchange. The proposal has been met with no opposition.
Military Affairs
E-Army soldiers have been spotted in Gaelionica and Brigelle, and were victorious in both battles. Keep up the good work, E-Army!
The College of Equilism
Currently a Collegiate Committee to explore possible programs for better relations with small regions has begun taking volunteers. However, only two have stepped forward: Deputy Chancellor of Foreign Affairs Notherfork and Collegian Flexion, who originally proposed the SIREN project that got this all in motion. The Monarch, Westwind, has offered his assistance to the committee as an adviser.
The Small & Intermediate Regions and Equilism Network (SIREN) and the Military Liaison Program (MLP) are the chief subjects on the collegiate exploratory committee's agenda. They'll also be generating new ideas, as well as possibly proposing legislation.
Deputy Chancellor of Foreign Affairs and Collegian, Notherfork, has drafted a amended version of the "Laws & Procedures of the College of Equilism: Duties, Rights & Votes" after a Judicial review found the document did not allow for public votes. His original draft had some errors and had to be modified, and now it stands before the College for further review.
A proposed War Powers Act has been shared with the College. It was brought up during the discussion on the Laws & Procedures of the College of Equilism by the Monarch after Tse Moana (Chancellor of Intelligence, Advocate General, and Heir to the Throne of Equilism) put forward concerns over the War clause in the procedures.
An amended version of the "Laws & Procedures of the College of Equilism: Committees" has been drafted. This was done after some concerns were expressed that the document was too narrow in its scope, originally only having committees as tools of internal investigations into wrong doing. The new version would give committees further range, including the exploration of possible legislation and actions, as well as to analyze particular subjects, topics, etc for Collegiate review.
The idea for a possible law creating regional holidays has been brought up before the College. Currently it is under discussion, but all seem in favor of such a bill. Currently only three holidays have been suggested: Reunification Day (January 4th), Founding Day (January 13th), and Schism Day (October 20th). Activities have also been suggested for each of these days, such as a single Founding and Rebirth Festival, running from January 3rd through January 13th, and a solemn discussion and reflection on the past every October 20th.
This proposed holidays bill was accompanied by a suggestion for possible honorary titles of nobility to former members. Westwind, the Monarch, said that it would be acceptable if the College petitioned him to give out such titles to former and current members who've achieved much and served the region well. No petitions have been brought forward yet.
Events
The '07 Edition of the Equilism World Cup is finally here! The FEFA, the Federation of Equilism Football Associations, housed on Ambassador Island, is again proud to present this years edition of the Equilism (Football) World Cup!
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5172
Bar & Games
A discussion over the region's current population and standing within NationStates has sprung up. It's been accompanied with some history of the region's fluctuating size.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5114
Good Morning? Good Afternoon? Good Evening? Good Night? Cordial boredom to the extreme, check it out!
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5008
Govvistan celebrated his 1000th post! Join in on the celebration.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5155
Equilism keeps moving along it's musical experience, listening to everything from the elegant to the bizarre. Everyone seems to want to share their love of music, and discuss the latest cool groups.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?sh...=299&st=880
If you're bored and want somewhere to hangout or just want to observe the madness, then drop by the Bar!!
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=7
The Spamathlon continues on the Games & Fun forum, Equilism's chief source of diversion.
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=46
Also, don't forget Equilism's fabulous arcade! One of the best in NS!
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?autocom=arcade
Role Playing & Main Street
Tons of fun is to be had at the E-Bar, and much of Equilism can be found there. Do you want to be having fun too? Then take a seat, order a drink, and relax.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?sh...=70&st=4640
Borealium has been further developing his country, releasing new maps and information on the nation's various regions and social aspects.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=4908
Govvistan has started a thread to share short stories and information about his nation. So far he has only published one story, but more are no doubt on the way.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5148
A lot of the classic threads are still popular on the Role Playing forum, such as Be Nice to the Previous Poster, Attack the Previous Poster, and the last one wins, along with other RPs like Subterfuge and An unidentified object.
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=23
Open Debate Board
Egos ready to burst, the debate board still proves to be a place of the rational and the irrational. God, abortion, the media, Libertarianism, homosexuality, political leanings, and the USA seem to be this week's main sources of debate.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=22
Quotes of the Week
While considering the Region of Gay for an embassy exchange...
Tarricoe
--- Quote ---Why not, as long as their active.
--- End quote ---
Naivetry
--- Quote ---Well, active and not affiliated with terrorists.
--- End quote ---
Restored Othalla
--- Quote ---So, you associate gay people as being affiliated with terrorists...
--- End quote ---
Naivetry
--- Quote --- I'm a 21st century American - I associate everyone with terrorists.
--- End quote ---
Naivetry:
Equilism Update
May 4, 2007
Monarch: Westwind
Lord Chancellor: Restored Othalla
Population: 187
Regional Power: Very High
Forum Link: http://www.equilism.org/forum
Equilism Wiki: http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Category:Equilism
Foreign Affairs
Equilism has opened relations with Gay and Taijitu. A request for an Embassy Exchange, made by Liberty Alliance, is being considered by the FA Chancellory. Also, one of the regions which was on the list provided by Moo-Cows with Guns (see last week’s update) is now also under review.
Military Affairs
The men, women and spammers of the E-Army have been spotted in Lazarus. They’ve also been spotted in San Marino; however, the Chancellory of the Military could not confirm if the soldiers were defending or watching Formula-1.
The College of Equilism
- A Committee has been formed (which evolved from the College’s discussion to cooperate in Defender-work with smaller regions, the SIREN-project) to evaluate the Military Liaison Program (MLP), create new and/or adapted/combined ideas for military cooperation with other ideas and possible creation or amending of legislation concerning these areas. The Committee has officially been installed by Lord Chancellor Restored Othalla and will start after the elections.
- Notherfork has made a “Standard Bill Template”. The aim is to ensure that each piece of legislation has a standard lay-out.
- The debates about amending the Committee section of the College’s “Law and Procedures” is being wrapped-up and a vote is expected to be held soon.
- Collegiates are motioning for a vote about the adapted College Laws & Procedures (this is separate from the point mentioned above).
- Collegiates are discussing about regional Holidays Titles.
Elections
The first term for the first government (excluding the Provisional government) of the Realm of Equilism is almost over. On April 30th, Governor General Neo-Conservatism, announced the following:
--- Quote ---Nominations for Lord Chancellor will begin in approximately one week from today, on Saturday May 5th.
Members wishing to run for Chancellor of the Realm will have five days to announce their candidacy starting on Saturday the 5th as well.
--- End quote ---
Bar & Games
If you think Equilismers don’t spam, think again: The Merlion publicly announced his 3000-postcount milestone. Just a week before, Govvistan reached 1000 posts. Yes dear readers, spamming in Equilism can be a real battlefield – a fun battlefield though.
For the rest, discussions about greetings, what you’re listening to, activity in the region “The Realm of Equilism” and Naivetry’s birthday are taking place.
In the Games and Fun forum, the “Änswer the question with a question” game is proving popular. Meanwhile, Caption Contest number 30 has started, this time with Govvistan providing the following picture:
Role Playing & Main Street
The usual games, such as “Attack the Previous Poster”, “Be nice to the previous poster” and “who will post last?” are still proving popular.
Meanwhile, Govvistan, who has appointed himself “Grand Elf of Equilism”, is being threatened. Several members are determined to “smoke him out” after Govv failed to post a picture of himself with pointy ears. If there are any Swedes around, Govvistan needs your Go to the thread!
Open Debate Board
The big bang theory, Abortion, Saddam Hussein’s execution, the US Missile Defence System in Central Europe and Libertarianism are some of the surprising and less-surprising topics being discussed and debated on in the Open Debate Board.
The United States is being picked on in “Hillary equals France” and “Brits Revoke American Independence”.
Quotes of the Week
--- Quote --- What an utterly useless and brilliant idea!
--- End quote ---
Flexion responding to Tycholand’s explanation of Spam Day in the Regional Holidays & Titles discussion in the College.
Equilism Goes Hollywoord (continued) – Fantasy Moguls
After having hosted the Equilism Film Festival, Equilism is continuing its love-affair with Hollywood with it’s own Fantasy Moguls! Create your own movie studio and pick some movies which you think are going to be blockbusters. Scores are determined by a number of factors. Tse Moana has created Equilism’s own league in the Fantasy Mogul.
Go to the thread!
Equilism World Cup 2007
After last year’s successful Football World Cup (and we’re talking about European football), Tycholand is yet again organising the Equilism World Cup! Besides the matches themselves, a number of other activities are being organised. The competition is open for everyone, so you’re also invited! And you don’t have to be a football-fan to participate! Interested? Click here!
PoD Gunner:
Ty for the up-date, Naivetry, looks like a very vivid forum-life. :clap:
Naivetry:
:D Thanks, PoD Gunner - we try to have fun. :trout:
Equilism Update
May 13, 2007
Monarch: Westwind
Lord Chancellor: Restored Othalla
Population: 187
Regional Power: Very High
Forum Link: http://www.equilism.org/forum
Equilism Wiki: http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Category:Equilism
Foreign Affairs
Currently the regions of Liberty Alliance, Uroca, and the Alliance of Socialist States are being considered for further diplomatic relations.
Military Affairs
All has been quiet on the E-Army front as elections go on. Other than finishing up a few open missions, the E-Army has been mainly confined to the barracks.
The College of Equilism
As elections are underway, activity in the College has slowed.
Currently a discussion about Equilism expanding into Cybernations is underway. This was opened as concerns grew over NationStates' low activity levels. Currently no decision has been reached, but it has been agreed that Equilism needs to start reaching out to other games.
SIREN is still under discussion, as possible candidates for involvement in the program are considered. This will be further developed when the Collegiate Committee setup to investigate the SIREN project gets started during the next term.
All other legislation has been put on hold, though this will end as the next term begins.
Elections
In a odd turn of events, the elections ended in a draw! In addressing the region, Nagabeth, Chancellor of Internal Affairs, released the following summary of the voting...
--- Quote ---Dear people of Equilism,
The vote is closed and counted. From the beginning this was a close race. In the last few hours it seemed that The Merlion would take the lead. But then there was a vote that was found not valid! So people shouldnt be surprised when I announce that there is no winner!! It ended up in a tie ladies and gentlemen! Both Merlion and Notherfork ended up with 5 votes each. Anyhow, Merlion an Notherfork you both did great!
What will happen will soon be determined.
Will there be a second round?? Stay tuned for more news!
--- End quote ---
Events
The '07 Edition of the Equilism World Cup is still having nations sign up teams. Currently twenty-one nations in all will be represented in the games, and more are still coming forward.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?sh...c=5172&st=0
Tse Moana has begun an Equilism "Fantasy Moguls" league. This will see nations of Equilism compete to produce the biggest blockbusters in the region.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5197
Bar & Games
Equilism proves itself to be a region not bound by age, as more and more members talk about how many years they've been around.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=4767
Felasia and Merlion both celebrated landmark achievements this week, as they celebrate reaching 2000 and 3000 posts!
Read more on Felasia: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5017
Read more on Merlion: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?sh...=4882&st=40
Heard a pin drop? A cow die? Some repulsive J-Pop? Post about it on the "What are you listening to now?" thread!
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?sh...=299&st=920
Voting on Caption Contest No. 30 has opened and all are invited to go and choose their favorite.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5224
If you're bored and want somewhere to hangout or just want to observe the madness, then drop by the Bar!!
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=7
The Spamathlon continues on the Games & Fun forum, Equilism's chief source of diversion.
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=46
Also, don't forget Equilism's fabulous arcade! One of the best in NS!
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?autocom=arcade
Role Playing & Main Street
Tons of fun is to be had at the E-Bar, and much of Equilism can be found there. Do you want to be having fun too? Then take a seat, order a drink, and relax.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?sh...=70&st=4640
Unleash the dogs of war! Once again, the trigger happy region is kicking over ant hills and loading their rifles.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5221
A battle of fantasies has broken out during Govvistan's declaration of Grand Elfness.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?sh...mp;#entry156446
A lot of the classic threads are still popular on the Role Playing forum, such as Be Nice to the Previous Poster, Attack the Previous Poster, and the last one wins, along with other RPs like "An unidentified object."
http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=23
Open Debate Board
Egos ready to burst, the debate board still proves to be a place of the rational and the irrational. Conservatives calling people "French," abortion, British revoking of American Independence, the big bang theory, and capital punishment seem to be this week's main sources of debate.
Read more: http://www.equilism.org/forum/index.php?showforum=22
PoD Gunner:
Thanks for the up-date, Naivetry.
I took a look at SIREN in your forums (:D nice abreviation), could be interesting. Keep us informed on the elections.
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