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2. That'll make it easier to duplicate the KFC recipe ;)
~Reza
NewTexas, Issues Test Bed, Fort verden, and Egregious erudition
I wonder where the BBC found anyone in England who can run a rope like that.
You would have noticed because your power would be out, your cell phone would be dead, you computer would be toast, in fact 90% of your electronics would be dead right there and about the same amount of electrical infrastructure would be down for an extended length of time.
NewTexas, Fort verden, and Egregious erudition
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
National Chicken Fried Steak Day
National Pit Bull Awareness Day
National Pumpkin Day
National Day of the Deployed
Quotes of the Day:
“You will find poetry nowhere unless you bring some of it with you.”- Joseph Joubert
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”- Roald Dahl
“The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.”- Sigmund Freud
Music of the Day:
Alan Jackson - The Older I Get
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kElHR66Y3es
On This Day In History:
1863 International conference begins in Geneva aimed at improving medical conditions on battlefields - beginning of the Red Cross
1977 Last natural case of smallpox discovered in Merca district, Somalia. Considered the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination
2001 The United States passes the USA PATRIOT Act into law.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act)
2015 World Health Organization classifies processed meat as carcinogenic
2017 US President Donald Trump declares the opioid crisis a public health emergency
2017 Oldest-known tsunami victim revealed by sediment discovered in 6,000 year-old skull by scientists near Aitape, Papua New Guinea
2018 Longest Baseball World Series game by both innings and time; LA Dodgers beat Boston Red Sox, 3-2 in the 18th inning (7 hours, 20 mins) in Game 3 at Dodger Stadium with Max Muncy walk-off homer
National Day of the Deployed
National Day of the Deployed on October 26 is our day to say “Thank You” to all military serving outside the US and to their families who keep things running at home in their absence It’s hard to imagine a more challenging military assignment than one taking our servicemen and women to countries all over the world, far away from home. Unless you know someone currently serving outside the US, the sacrifices they make throughout deployment are difficult to comprehend. Read on for some simple ways to recognize, support, and encourage our amazing U.S. troops.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED
National Day of the Deployed dates back to 2006 when Shelle Michaels Aberle approached then North Dakota Governor John Hoeven to support a proclamation for a day to honor those men and women actively serving in the military outside the U.S. Hoeven was the first governor in the United States to recognize deployed troops through a formal proclamation. October 26 was chosen as the annual date of observance because it was the birthday of Aberle’s cousin, U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Hosna, actively serving in Iraq at the time.
In 2011, Hoeven, then a state senator, sponsored a resolution designating October 26 as National Day of the Deployed, which passed unanimously. Since then, all 50 states have officially observed the holiday.
Deployments can last anywhere from 90 days to 15 months. Having a loved one actively serving a deployment brings numerous challenges. Extended periods of time away from home and not knowing where your loved one may be are just a couple of the stressors. Today, take a moment to remember, honor and thank the dedication our deployed military displays for our country.
NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED TIMELINE
2020
Around the World Today
Today, around 170,000 servicemen and women, or 12% of our total active-duty military, are deployed outside the U.S.
2007
American-led Intervention in Iraq
The number of US soldiers in Iraq peaks at 170,000.
1953
Korean War
During the last year of America’s active combat with North Korea, we had over 300,000 soldiers deployed.
1845
Mexican-American War
Over a boundary dispute, President Polk deployed US troops to Mexico resulting in the U.S. taking sovereignty over present-day Texas and other territories.
NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED FAQS
How can families keep in touch with a deployed military member?
There are many ways families can keep in touch with loved ones on deployment including phone, video phone, email, other online methods such as Facebook, military networks, and snail mail.
Will family members know where their loved one is assigned?
For safety purposes, families may not always know where their family members are. There are an estimated 40,000 active servicemen and women on classified assignments today.
How many military members have children?
Over one-third of our active duty servicemen and women have children; there are over 980,000 children in our military families today.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED
Send a care package
Servicemen and women enjoy receiving care packages. The United States Postal Service offers tips on how to best pack and ship them, particularly if shipping to another country, so be sure to check out their website. Plan to send items such as playing cards, baseball caps, magazines, toiletries, and snacks such as gum and beef jerky. You can also donate money to organizations that will purchase, pack, and ship the care packages for you.
Help the families of our deployed military
If you know someone who has a loved one currently deployed, you can do several things to support them. Are you handy? Offer to help with repairs around the house or yard work. Offering to cook a meal or babysit also takes the load of a little.
Display a yellow ribbon
Yellow ribbons are a sign you are remembering someone serving far away from home and looking forward to their safe return. Tie one around a tree or mailbox or display it on your front porch.
5 INTRIGUING STATS ABOUT THE US ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
By Branch
As of the end of 2018, our active duty service members totaled over 1.3 million with 36% serving in the Army, 25% Navy, 25% Air Force, and 14% Marine Corps.
By Gender
Women make up 16.5% of our active-duty military.
By Location
Of the total population deployed outside the US, only 0.2% are within the Western Hemisphere; all others are on the other side of the world.
By Age
Over 45% are under the age of 25 with around 8% being 41 years of age or older.
By Marriage
Slightly over half (51.5%) are married with 6.7% in dual-military marriages.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED
It allows us to say “Thanks” real-time
Today, you can encourage someone actively fighting for your freedom. There’s no time like the present to say thank you and this holiday sparks our opportunity to do just that.
It allows us to support in the moment
Americans love to come together to support those in need and we too often forget about the families of those serving in the military in far-off locations. National Day of the Deployed reminds us of these special people and the need for us to surround them with love and support in the middle of an active-duty deployment.
It brings us together
When you read about and consider what our deployed military and their families go through during the cycle of deployment, you realize “it takes a village”. National Day of the Deployed brings us together to, in an indirect way, serve our country through serving those on the front lines.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-day-of-the-deployed/
Coronavirus updates: In one-week span, US reports highest number of cases since pandemic began; Dems criticize Pence for not self-isolating
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/10/26/covid-news-mexico-death-toll-mike-pence-democrats-europe/6034201002/
Election 2020 live updates: Trump returns to Pennsylvania; Pence's plans to attend Amy Coney Barrett vote 'in flux'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/26/election-2020-updates-trump-pennsylvania-amy-coney-barrett-vote/6007435002/
Voting 2020 live updates: New Hampshire won't ban armed voters; Boston drop box set on fire; thousands of lawyers offer free legal help
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/26/voting-2020-news-updates-boston-drop-box-fire-election-law-hotline/6037695002/
Young and progressive voters aren’t just ‘settling for Biden’ anymore. They’re going all in.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/26/election-2020-young-voters-use-instagram-tiktok-settle-biden/3680105001/
Austin Quinn-Davidson is the first woman and openly gay mayor of Alaska's largest city. She hopes to be an inspiration, too.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/25/austin-quinn-davidson-anchorage-first-woman-openly-gay-mayor/3721691001/
Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into a hurricane before hitting Mexico, Gulf Coast
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/26/tropical-storm-zeta-become-hurricane-before-hitting-gulf-coast/6037894002/
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Nyah ha ha ha! We have a Winner! 
Issues Test Bed has won this round of BINGO. Congratulations Buddy! :)
Winners do not go away empty handed - They must win a prize and for winning this round of Bingo, your prize will be one card from my deck of Trading Cards on my nations: Fort verden, Elven king thranduil, Little thranduil and Verner von richthofen. Choose your prize and I will send it to you Buddy.
Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas,
We will take a break from our Regional BINGO Game until next Monday. I will accept that there could be more than one winner. Everyone who has a BINGO will have until this Sunday to post in our RMB to claim your prize.
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Have an absolutely fantastic, healthy and safe day everyone!
Your Buddy Verner
Egregious erudition, Neuber, and PR In Space
no cause your wife wont let you get out of seeing her mother this time. maybe next time ITB
Ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law.
well that's good
It can be
Issues Test Bed and Egregious erudition
I think that already happened in 1964.
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also, sorry if I forgot you, just send me a telegram if i forgot you!
This new chain issue is pretty cool if I say so myself. Kind of plays off of the Cuban Missile Crisis to an extent
Wishing you all a good Meow.
NewTexas, Trecdom2, Indian Empire, Fort verden, and 1 otherPansferia
Greetings Queen beruthiel! Thank you for visiting Texas and Live Long and Prosper. :)
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Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
National Chocolate Day
National First Responders Day
National Immigrants Day
Quotes of the Day:
“Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.”- Les Brown
“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.”- Og Mandino
“The wisest men follow their own direction.”- Euripides
“Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have.”- Franz Kafka
Music of the Day:
Cheshire Kitten (We're All Mad Here) By SJ Tucker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ueZo5i6GPg
On This Day In History:
2009 NASA successfully launches the Ares I-X mission, the only rocket launch for its later-cancelled Constellation program.
2015 Longest ever 1st game of Baseball World Series (5 hours, 9 minutes); Kansas City Royals beat New York Mets, 5-4; also joint longest by innings (14)
2015 World Heath Organization ranks Tuberculosis alongside HIV as world's deadliest infectious diseases, killing 1.2 million (2014)
National First Responders Day
National First Responders Day on October 28 recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes. Not sure what a first responder does? Just think about 9/11 for a moment. Firefighters, police, paramedics, and more — rushing into Lower Manhattan. Whether you’ve had your own emergency or not, it’s not hard to understand and appreciate the dangerous and difficult work they do.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
Congress designated October 28th as National First Responders Day in 2017. The resolution honors the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and all those who are first on the scene in stressful situations. Notably, the family of Sean Collier, a police officer ambushed and murdered during events related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, supported the resolution.
A 1966 federal study called Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society named accidental injuries as the “leading cause of death in the first half of life’s span.”
Further, the report showed that vehicle accidents during 1965 alone killed more Americans than were lost in the Korean War — and stated that seriously wounded citizens would fare better in a war zone than on the average city street. The report also identified a lack of regulation or standards for ambulance operations or provider training.
The authors made several recommendations for both managing and preventing accidental injuries, including the standardization of emergency training for “rescue squad personnel, policemen, firemen and ambulance attendants.” This standardization led to the first nationally recognized curriculum for EMTs (emergency medical technicians).
Professional training today can take anywhere from one to three years. Candidates learn life support techniques in first-response situations, including CPR, tourniquet application, and treatment of wounds. Paramedics deliver more advanced procedures and therefore require more extensive education and training.
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY TIMELINE
September 27, 2017
Colorado made it official
The state approved a bill honoring every first responder.
May 18, 2017
Congress took action
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tom Cotton, along with Representatives Mark Meadows, Michael Capuano and Elijah Cummings introduced a resolution to establish National First Responders Day.
2013
Boston Strong
Andrew Collier, brother of Sean Collier, an officer killed during the Boston Marathon bombing, helped establish a day of recognition.
1979
ACLS takes shape
Advanced cardiac life support training provides a crucial new tool to treat patients experiencing a heart attack or some other form of cardiac arrest. Still, it’s not required for paramedic training and certification until the mid 1980s.
1972
Emergency! On TV.
The popular TV series shows paramedics providing care in a manner that most Americans had never seen. Although purely fictional, Emergency! sets new expectations for the job and encourages many Americans to pursue careers in EMS.
1970s
EMT training takes shape
Health experts begin to theorize that more could be done in out-of-hospital settings, including advanced airway management, vascular access and medication administration. This leads to the creation and implementation of the emergency medical technician–paramedic (EMT-P) curriculum.
1980
Formal curriculums in college
UCLA and Eastern Kentucky University are the first to invite national accreditors to review their EMT programs.
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY FAQS
How much does a first responder make?
Glassdoor reports that an average EMT/Paramedic stands to make around $40,000 per year. But the U.S. Labor Department lists the 2018 median salary at just $34,320. This can vary widely by state and job description.
How do you thank a first responder?
Showing emotional, sincere gratitude is probably the best way — but baked goods generally work too — especially at the firehouse.
Are flight attendants first responders?
Good question. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated flight attendants as “first responders,” which means they’re certified to provide pre-hospital care in a medical emergency.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
Say thanks
Whether it's getting your family to write personalized thank you cards or baking some cookies for local firefighters, there are many ways to share your gratitude.
Raise money
Research how to help finance equipment and resources for first responders. Help those who dare to risk it all.
Volunteer
Maybe you're looking to donate your own time and support. Don't feel the need to be a hero — just help when you can. Take a CPR course if possible.
FIRST RESPONDERS BY THE NUMBERS
The ultimate sacrifice
One hundred firefighters die in the line of duty each year.
"9-1-1. What's your emergency?"
An estimated 240 million 9-1-1 calls are made in the U.S. per year.
Gone in less than 30 seconds
A fire department responds to a fire every 24 seconds.
EMS to the rescue
Emergency Medical Services takes care of 22 million patients a year.
WHY NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY IS IMPORTANT
It reminds us of their sacrifice
First responders face high risks virtually every time they step out onto the front lines. It's quite likely America's most dangerous career.
It's a day for them to bask in their heroism
First responders put other lives ahead of their own. On this day they get to share joy with teammates and take a moment to feel appreciated.
It's the least we can do
There's not much we can do to pay back these men and women who risk it all for us — nor do they expect it. Still, honoring them on this day is an important gesture.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-first-responders-day/
National Immigrants Day
The United States of America is known as the world’s melting pot, and every year on October 28 National Immigrants Day gives us a reason to reflect on just how unique that distinction is among the world’s 195 sovereign nations. As Americans, we are proud of our long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world and value their contributions that add zest to our nation’s blend of cultures, customs, and traditions.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL IMMIGRANTS DAY
America is the world’s great experiment in freedom and individual rights, and unlike any other nation on our planet, it was founded and built entirely by immigrants. Americans are citizens either by birth or by choice, abiding under a common flag and constitution, united by its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.
It is easy to forget that as a nation of immigrants, we are the sum of every idea and dream that ever stepped ashore with an immigrant seeking new opportunities in the United States. Most of those ideas and dreams passed through Ellis Island, America’s first federal immigration center.
Before 1890, the 42 individual states then comprising the United States of America regulated the flow of immigration into the United States. Europeans began fleeing political instability, restrictive religious laws, and deteriorating economic conditions in record numbers, leading to massive numbers of immigrants arriving on American shores by 1890. To ease the burden on individual states the federal government took over responsibility for processing immigrant arrivals.
Ellis Island in New York Harbor opened in 1892 as an immigrant station, becoming the primary port of entry for most immigration into the U.S. after 1890. Immigrants also entered the U.S. through other port cities, including Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, San Francisco, Savannah, Miami, and New Orleans. Ellis Island was the busiest because New York was the preferred port of entry for most ships arriving in America.
From opening day on January 1, 1890, until the day Ellis Island closed in November 1954, over 12 million immigrants passed through the Ellis Island immigration station, along with hopes and dreams of a better life for themselves and their families. Most of those Ellis Island immigrants shared a common dream: of becoming an American citizen. In return for pledging allegiance and loyalty to the United States and its Constitution, immigrants who chose to become naturalized citizens were rewarded with all the rights and privileges afforded U.S. citizens, and the freedom to pursue “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
As we celebrate National Immigrants Day, we also celebrate the determination, ingenuity, and spirit immigrants continue to add to our melting pot of cultures we call America.
NATIONAL IMMIGRANTS DAY TIMELINE
1987
First National Immigrants Day
The U.S. Congress formally recognizes the first National Immigrants Day on October 28
1954
Ellis Island closes
A Norwegian merchant seaman named Arne Peterssen is released and Ellis Island officially closes as an immigration station.
1907
A record year for immigration
1.25 million immigrants are processed this year at Ellis Island, a record number that holds for 80 years.
1890
Ellis Island designated immigration station
President Benjamin Harrison designates Ellis Island to be the nation’s first federal immigration station.
NATIONAL IMMIGRANTS DAY FAQS
How did immigration affect America in the 20th century?
The mass immigration into America during the late 1800s and early twentieth century helped to meet the needs of America’s expanding local economies of that time. Low-skilled immigrants provided labor for industrialization while higher-skilled and educated immigrants contributed to innovations in agriculture, manufacturing, and science.
What was the first immigration law?
The Immigration Act of 1882 was the first federal immigration law in America, passed on August 3, 1882, by the Forty-seventh United States Congress and signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur. The act restricted certain classes of people from immigrating into America, including criminals, the insane, or “any person unable to take care of him or herself.” The act also levied a head tax on non-U.S. citizens arriving in American ports.
Where did most immigrants come from in the 1900s?
The majority of immigrants arriving in the U.S. after 1900 were from non-English speaking southern and eastern European countries. Large numbers of new arrivals were from Italy, Poland, and Russia, bringing with them diverse cultures, religious practices, and languages.
How did immigrants shape America?
Immigrants traditionally have arrived in America with big dreams, innovative ideas, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Immigrants have been an economic advantage to the United States in the world economy, providing business contacts and trade opportunities that have enhanced American profitability in the global marketplace.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL IMMIGRANTS DAY
Research your family’s path to your citizenship
If you are a natural-born U.S. citizen, your ancestors paved the way for your own U.S. citizenship status that began the day you were born. Today is a good day to begin researching your family’s immigration path to the United States. Online ancestry websites make tracing your family origins relatively easy, with most sites offering free trial memberships to help you get started.
Visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Ellis Island served as the primary point of entry for immigration for more than 60 years. The immigration station has long been closed but remains a fascinating historical site and national monument in New York Harbor worthy of a visit. If your ancestors immigrated to America through Ellis Island, this time capsule should be on your bucket list of places to visit.
Take the U.S. Citizenship practice test
Do you think you know enough about U.S. history, the Constitution, the U.S. government structure, and laws to pass the naturalization citizenship test? Test your knowledge by taking one or more practice tests online at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website.
FIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP
Support and defend the U.S. Constitution
Whether natural-born or naturalized, every citizen of the United States has an obligation and duty to defend our country and the U.S. Constitution if the need should ever arise.
Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws
The United States is a nation of laws that collectively protect each citizen’s freedom and personal rights as defined by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Respecting the laws of our land in turn respects the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Participate in the democratic process
In case you are not sure, this includes exercising your right, and great privilege, to vote in all local, state, and federal elections.
Pay income and other taxes
U.S. Citizens have a responsibility to not only pay income and other taxes assessed by federal, state, and local authorities, we are obligated to file and pay them honestly and on time.
Serve on a jury when called upon
The privilege to serve on a jury should never be taken lightly or for granted, or avoided.
WHY NATIONAL IMMIGRANTS DAY IS IMPORTANT
Helps us focus on diversity as a strength
Although America is a blend of diverse cultures, we have more in common that unites us than can ever divide us. The eagerness to adapt and assimilate – to become Americans – by early immigrants left an indelible imprint on the America they helped to shape. National Immigrants Day reminds us that immigrants still make significant contributions that shape our future.
Appreciate immigrant ingenuity
ATM banking machines, YouTube, the Terminator, News Corporation, Levi Strauss, Liz Claiborne. These American brands and inventions came to us by way of immigrants who made their way to America where they seized the opportunity to bring new ideas to the market. Their contributions to America’s strength in the global economy are good reasons to have a day devoted to the ingenuity of America’s diverse immigrant community.
Reminds us that America is unique
It can be easy to overlook how unique the United States of America is among nations. National Immigrant Day gives us a reason to stop and reflect on the millions of humble new beginnings that have taken place among our nation of immigrants.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-immigrants-day/
Voting 2020 live updates: Will Californians, Coloradoans fleeing wildfires gain extension? Judge tosses out Michigan ban on guns at polls
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/28/voting-2020-california-colorado-wildfires-create-problems/3750685001/
National Guard mobilizes as second night of Philadelphia protests over Walter Wallace killing turn violent
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/28/walter-wallace-protests-national-guard-philadelphia/3760103001/
Election 2020 live updates: Trump, Harris campaign in Arizona; Obama knocks Trump on COVID response
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/28/election-2020-live-updates-trump-harris-visit-arizona/6007554002/
Hurricane Zeta speeds toward a storm-weary Louisiana; landfall expected Wednesday afternoon
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/28/hurricane-zeta-landfall-track-louisiana-update/3746429001/
Free food alert: Get a taco at Taco Bell on Wednesday for World Series stolen base and Wendy's chicken sandwich
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2020/10/28/free-taco-bell-world-series-freebie-wendys-classic-chicken-sandwich/3758020001/
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Your Buddy Verner
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Hello!
The Monthly Tabloid: October edition has been released! Don't forget to upvote and share! The TMT has also released its first ever podcast!!
The Monthly Tabloid
India Official Newsletter
Editor: Indusse
Writers: Whole india, Oogaoogaoogachaka, Awell islands, Hindu mahasabha, Madhyarashtra,Indusse.
It's TMT! Yes! We are back with a awesome and a fabulous Edition once again. The Monthly Tabloid publishes it's fourth issue with a variety of articles, add-ons and some special news. We hope you'll like our issue just like the previous ones. Don't forget to upvote and have a safe, cautious and happy month!
• Indusse, wins the 
Green Heart Award of Spiritus for the participation in N-Day⁵ as the Potato General.
• India gets its all new map and cartographer!
• A new roleplay starts at the regional message board.
• TMT releases it's all new Podcast Network!
• As part of our defence forces, they organized a practice mission to gain International Trade Forum from Lily and to liberate it. The practice run was successful and we have successfully liberated a region here.
Podcast:
Episode 1: IntroductionEpisode 2: Meet the People! Written by Indusse
India had it's 2nd Official parliamentary elections in the month of October. Twelve nations participated for the minimal seats of eight and eight candidates were voted to power. The Parliament consists of eight elected representatives, two cabinet elected representative and the Delegate. The Parliament which is a body of eleven members is headed by a speaker who's elected at the time of every delegate elections. The Cabinet nominated Awell islands, who is the regional security minister and Indigrad, who was one of the loser candidates was lucky drawed (from the losers) to the parliament. The Elected Parliamentarians were welcomed to the Parliament by the honourable speaker Madhyarashtra. At the same time of the parliamentary sworn-in ceremony, the supreme court of India elected two new judges and they were also sworned in by Honourable Chief Justice of India, Rihaam. The TMT takes this opportunity to congratulate the elected nations and welcome them to the democratic sphere of India.
Part 1 of 2: The Possibilities...
Written by Whole india
Introduction:-
Nationstates has lately become a political globe. It was and still it is still a struggle for supremacy. I have been through many regions i.e The North Pacific, The South Pacific and if you are subscribing to few of the Nationstates’s biggest news networks and especially private then you will get to know a lot of developments in the NS globe. This series will give you a lot of details which you must know. In this part the term civil rights means rights of nations.
There is and was and will be a race for becoming a NS superpower. The North Pacific has been a superpower for quite a long time for about the last 2 years. The South Pacific is an emerging one. There are many loopholes in The South Pacific’s though. The Overall Perception Index [OPI] which is released once in two years gives us quite the inside angle of the making of the next superpower, but it doesn’t wholly give us the answer as it only has Game Created Regions [GCR]. The History has also witnessed the rise of The East Pacific and so its decline today. Its predicted that The South Pacific, The North Pacific and The Rejected Realms would be on rise, but it can even be otherwise. Now let’s head to the possibilities:-
1. The South Pacific
The South Pacific has been on the path of progress in recent times. Their Overall Government Performance has been the second best in all GCRs. The Overall Delegate performance is better than other GCRs with performance better than The North Pacific’s delegate. So Amerion has done a great job than delegates. In terms of Stability its 5th on position with its diplomacy rapidly increasing. The civil rights are also significantly high. The major problem for TSP’s growth is its military. The Military’s presence has declined from the past 2 years. And a thought stream has been circulated in TSP that “if you join the military you can’t be a delegate”. I even witnessed that, but didn’t follow it. The decline in RP and Cultural activities also hinders TSP’s growth. Hence, TSP won’t be a superpower unless a mass leader rises. Also the problem is their use of the Moderation Team. TSP’s Moderation Team is controlled by few of its Cabinet advisors or Cabinet members and if a nation opposes their thought streams then that nation needs to be alert. Also the problem for TSP is there isn’t a law school or anything like that therefore, new nations face problems when brought to trial or want trial against other nations. TSP, in brief, needs a lot of progress. They need to use manpower wisely with some employment initiatives.
2. The East Pacific
The re-rise of The East Pacific is possible but tough. The East Pacific has been severely hit by inactivity, lack of diplomacy, civil and political rights, lack of Military Presence, the decline in cultural and RP activities, lack of stability and whatnot. The East Pacific’s rise needs a lot of hardship. The Government’s and Delegate’s performance has been terrible. The reappearance of its Founder ‘1 Infinite Loop’ has become a wave of celebration in the desert. TEP residents and citizens are ambitious, but a miracle can only help TEP. There has even been some fearmongering in few TEP nations that their founder would now be crowned as a king/emperor which can prevent these nation’s rise. So here the government’s role is crucial and they have to make sure that this propaganda is not bolstered as if the government remains numb then TEP’s rise is negligible.
3. The West Pacific
TWP’s story is also similar to TEP's story. In 2018 it was expected that TWP would become a NS Superpower, but somewhere the calculation went wrong. TWP has become a monarchy in which the delegate has the final word. TWP has also faced crisis in regards to activity, military, civil rights, diplomacy, stability and overall delegate and government performance. The only way TWP can rise from its ashes is through a revolution, but the current monarchy’s restrictions through its well known draconian law ‘The Manner of Governance of The West Pacific’ have deduced the possibilities of a revolution. TEP and TWP are facing the same problems due to different reasons and TWP’s condition is even worse.
4. The Pacific
The Pacific won’t exactly be the next superpower, but is surely a future superpower. The Pacific has been stably rising with its rise in activity, cultural activities, military, civil rights. The Pacifc even has the highest surge in Diplomatics movements. The Government and the Delegate have also performed well for the region, but the only loophole is stability.The Condemnation of The Pacific has not affected the region as one expected. The only hurdle in the Pacifc is its Emperor. The Emperor system and its Regent, the one who accedes to the throne, is the problem. The citizens though have good rights and hence makes The Pacific different from TWP. The citizens have the right to participate in the making amendments and such. The only way for The Pacfic’s rise is through a wise Emperor and not a selfish Emperor. And we can say that by 2024 to 2030 The Pacfic will be on the verge of becoming a superpower. That period will be crucial to see. For the time being The Pacific has to continue what it has been doing.
5. Lazarus
Lazarus is in some context a typical democracy. The image at your right is from their official information desk. Lazarus has managed to bounce back from the Lone Wolves United [LWU]’s raids and multiple coups. Lazarus has managed to notably make progress in Stability, Government and Delegate Performance, civil rights, Diplomacy, Military, Culture, etc. Lazarus won’t become a superpower any soon, but if stability is maintained Lazarus may become a superpower.
6. Osiris and Balder
Rise of Osiris as a superpower is also unlikely.Osiris is the only region in GCR to have less difference in any sphere. Osiris has been doing timely raiding and their military’s presence has also remarkably declined. Balder has the worst condition of all with the rule of a king and endorsement cap as low as 5 for not endorsing WAD and 15 for endorsing delegate. Balder’s rise as a superpower is also not possible. If both these regon’s ‘Regional Power’ becomes Extremely High that time they have their own capacity to be an emerging superpower.
7. Europeia
Europeia is indeed an emerging superpower. Europeia is a part of the World Assembly Legislative League [WALL] and hence has assistance from The North Pacific, the current superpower. Hence, Europeia has the potential to become the next superpower undoubtedly. Europeia has its own Military which has done operations with The Black Hawks and The North Pacific and even with Lone Wolves United. The only setback for Europeia is its number of WA members. If they manage to increase it above TNP, TSP, TEP then we may see Europeia dictate terms. Europeia has also already surpassed two GCRs.
8. Forest, Europe, The Communist Bloc
Europe and Forest both are emerging superpowers. Forest needs more WA nations while Europe also needs to do the same. Forest even lacks an army so we can rule out forest as a superpower until they have an army. Europe too doesn’t has army which reduces its potential as a superpower.The Communist Bloc is indeed another candidate to be a superpower. It won’t be the next, but will be playing a crucial role when it becomes one. The Communist Bloc needs its own army. It also needs more WA members. And the only way the communist bloc can be strong is by uniting other leftiist regions and merging to one identity for becoming a superpower. This is a rare phenomenon and will take a long time to happen.
9. 10000 islands
10000 islands can be considered as an emerging superpower. In NS indeed a crucial player. 10000 islands has its all boxes tick means it has its own army, civil rights and a lot and hence is strong. The only problem 10000 islands may face is diplomatic pressure, but it is competent enough to combat it.
10. The Rejected Realms
The Rejected Realms [TRR] can be another Emerging Superpower with TSP, TWP, TEP, The Pacific, Lazarus, 10000 islands, Europiea. The Rejected Realms has strong cultural activity, good military presence, good civil rights, good stability, good overall government and delegate performance. The only thing TRR is bad at is Activity and somewhere it is okay as it's a place for all banned nations. So the government should make some list public via dispatch telling the number of citizens and number of WA such details to make itself a better emerging superpower. The more productive government’s work would be a good sign for TRR’s growth, but this also is its soft power and strength. All numbers are confidential hence can make TRR the next superpower without letting other emerging powers know where TRR stands and how it became a superpower.
Conclusion:-
In the next part we will focus on the spheres of influence of these powers and how they are strong with few of their past plans as well as where they stand in the NS globe geo-politically. For now have a good day.
Written by Indusse
Recently, Casual talks on gameplay and its various functions revealed that nations who are aged between just founded to founded a year ago consider Raiding as a satanic act and thinks that raiding groups are 'Bad Bois' . These young nations find raiding limited to a group of evil mercenaries who try to earn fame through such acts. But,this isn't applicable to all. If you ask about raiders to sixty percent of the nations in this particular category, you will certainly find that they're primary answer to the question will be The Black Hawks, who are said to be the most dangerous raiders in Nationstates. Whereas, some nations may answer one more raider group which is also well known in the community. That raider group known as The Lily is also strong but normally is kept behind the hawks. Just like these so called Evil raider groups, the Community has groups who are known as Defenders or Liberators. Just like these groups dominate the R/D gameplay there exist a group of people known as the Unaligned . The Defenders and Liberators are being considered the opposite of the raiders that means those who are here to eradicate the evil mercenaries from the community.
The most known of these groups are the Ten Thousand Islands Treaty Organisation or TITO. TITO has been part of various commendable operations and secret missions. These groups also play a important role in the outlook and development of its home region. The existence of TITO is one of the main reasons why 10000 Islands is still flourishing. Other groups like The Grey Wardens also play a important role in Liberations. While most of the well developed region has its own strong forces,many may not know about small or not that big regions who is also conducting such operations. Regions like The East Pacific and The South Pacific has its own armies which also helps them to take part in such operations.
Just like the two faces of the coin, raiding and defending plays a major part in the gameplay, Having the same mechanism where one coups over another, both raiders and defenders are technically doing the same type of action. These groups can change their alignments where the heroes become the villains and the villains vice-versa. Everything is just probability, no one knows what's in one's mind…..
Written by Madhyarashtra
N-DAY, a remarkable part and event of Nationstates, It's the day of nuclear annihilation of the entire world which is the closest feature to war on Nationstates, isn't it? So want to know when this day of Mutually Assured Destruction or the day of 'MAD'ness, began ? Let's dive in!
N-Day originally began as an "April Fool's Day minigame" and was held on April 1st 2017. After a nation named Flanderion suggested that it be held in a yearly manner, Max Barry announced that it would be held again, on April 29th which was planned to coincide with the "International Day against Nuclear Tests" on August 29th of that year. As a result N-Day 1 and N-Day 2 both were " celebrated" on the same year i.e 2017.
N-Day 3 started with a immense nuclear hellfire on Augustin Android who were the second N-Day's winners. This knockout paved out the way to the champd of N-Day 3 - Uppercut with a score of more than 100,000 points.
N-Day 4 was a tough fight, with Uppercut (N-Day 3's winners) being betrayed and backstabbed by their own ally - Horsemen of the Apocalypse which paved their path to victory for N-Day 4.
N-Day 5 which was bloodier than ever with more nuclear hellfire when compared to it's predecessors. I would like to quote Max Barry here - "In time-honored tradition, last year's winners, Horsemen of the Apocalypse, were everybody's favorite targets, finishing in last place" May this tradition continue till the end! Let's now speak about the Potato Alliance, shall we?
The Potato Alliance started out with the most amount of radiation at about 200,000 points of radiation I believe, but at the end they managed to fight back to almost the first rank but were dethroned by the Augustin Android just on time for N-Day 5 to end. That was ridiculously fast, may I say?
With this I'd like to quote Max, once again - " If a lot of people want to nuke something, it can get really nuked." - I do agree with this for sure.
Anyways, I hope everyone's geared up for Nuclear Annihilation - Part 6, for the next year. Keep your Nuclear Stockpile ready, and Happy Nuking!!
Written by Awell islands and Oogaoogaoogachaka
Navratri is aal festival celebrated all-over India. We are taking a tour of how people celebrate them. First, we take the train and visit Gujarat in the west.
Navratri, a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga in her Ambe Maa form.
Navratri is celebrated for nine days, each symbolizing one of the nine forms of Goddess Amba. In the western most state of India called Gujarat, the Gujarati’s celebrate the nine days by dancing in devotion and fun every single night.
The world’s oldest and longest dance festival is celebrated by Gujarati people every year during the nine nights falling sometime in October usually, in accordance with the Hindu calendar.
The dance form is called garba which involves clapping your hands in a rhythm in accordance with the high tempo and amazing Gujarati music, and going in a circle around the Goddess’s murti (idol). It is the most fun and most awaited time for all Gujarati people and the celebration goes late into the night, sometimes ending at 3 or 4 in the morning.
The world’s largest Navratri festival where they do garba is in the Gujarati city of Vadodara (formerly called Baroda). Around 60,000 people participated and danced around the live band and singers and the idol.These dancing Navratri celebrations happen all around the world wherever the Gujarati people have resided and is the main celebration for all Gujarati's apart from Diwali. The Gujarati population represents 1/3 of the entire Indian overseas people with the largest population of overseas Gujarati's residing in the United States of America, Great Britain, Canada, East Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Famous Gujarati people include many MPs in Great Britain, Narendra Modi (the current Prime Minister of India), Mahatma Gandhi (freed India from British rule), Vallabhbhai Patel (the man who united all of the kingdoms in India to create one big country and a freedom fighter and successful politician), and Mukesh Ambani (the richest man in Asia).
Additionally, half of all motels in America are owned by Gujarati's!
Navratri celebrations in the East of India especially West Bengal is totally unique. The festival of Durga Puja holds a special place in the state of West Bengal, as lakhs and crores of people flock to the ever-revered pandals and their beautifully crafted idols to pay respects and marvel at the sheer divinity of the goddess Durga. The festival is, quite obviously, celebrated all over the country but what makes the state of West Bengal special during this period is the heritage that is out on display during this time. From the divine eyes of the deity’s idols o the menacing grimace on the face of the defeated Mahishasura, there is a sense of ever-present joy in the way the festival is championed in the state. From idol designs which inculcate and fuse the ideals of Western and Indian designs to those which revel in the classical beauty of the simplistic yet intricate process of crafting the Goddess and her family, along with their animal companions and of course the villain whose defeat is being celebrated, there is a wide variety of beautiful concepts which are showcased every year through the lens of Durga Puja.
People, irrespective of caste, religion, gender or race, stream out on the streets of the cities in the state to feast their eyes on the beautifully crafted idols and the creatively thought-up pandals, as they channel their inner joy to their surroundings. There is a sense of awe which is associated with the puja celebrations, from the captivating Dhunuchi Naach to the focused ceremonies, there is a whole assortment of activities which are carried out throughout this period which are, in essence, an embodiment of the spirit of enjoyment in the hearts of all Indians.
This year, however, there has been an unfortunate obstacle in the form of the Coronavirus Disease, which has raged and rampantly cruise through the Indian populous and left in its wake death, pain and destruction. This seemed to have done enough to put an end to the upcoming festivities. This, however, turned out to be a false notion, as the pujas were moved towards with a previously unknown vigour, which included a concern for each-other's health. There are social distancing norms in place, and though it is not encouraged, people are still venturing out in flocks to view the pujas, masks and face shields equipped to the fullest.
At first glance, this shows the resilience of the Indian people and the determination which has made possible the festivities in the first place this year, but there still remains an underlying notion of doubt, as to what will happen with regard to the spread of the disease. Do, to end this article, I would like to put out a request- not to the people of West Bengal, but to all Indians- with Durga Puja in full swing and Diwali Coming up, keep a sense of caution in your minds and do not crowd in places, keep a safe distance from others, maintain all protectionary measures, and attempt to stay safe, and keep others safe. Ensure that the festive fervour is not carried forward at the cost of human life, and show the world the uniqueness of our country by making this festive season safe yet enjoyable, so that it doesn't become your last.
Written by Indusse
Do you guys have budding authors in your region? Do you promote them? We do. Rihaam and Oogaoogaoogachaka are two young idols almost the same age of the delegate, both of them presented excellent quality of articles and writings to the world. The main star here is Rihaam, who's from the state of West Bengal in India. He's a budding author with a good sense of humour and creativity. But what makes him our pride? That's the question. Rihaam has written his own short Novel ( It isn't a Novella) and published it via Amazon Kindle. The 100-120 paged book called The Dying Lamp captivated its readers with a feeling of reading a quality, suggestible content. He was interviewed by The Equator (https://www.thequator.com) and was given various awards for his writing. He is now in the work of his new book called Eternally in Peace, he had released the cover page of the book last week. Oogaoogaoogachaka is a blogger who has his own site which acts as a writer's bloc. He is really interested on article writing and is articulate on his work. Rihaam also posts small articles in various sites and in the site owned by Oogaoogaoogachaka. Veritado.com as the site is called can be found by searching on the web. If you feel that you want to try reading Rihaam's book named 'The Dying Lamp' then, please follow the given link. Even if you aren't reading it, please do read atleast a book every week. Reading should be a regular habit to everyone.
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”
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Written by Hindu mahasabha
Ramayan as an epic is an eternal source of guidance to mankind about how to live life in a manner such that it benefits society and commits no acts that one lives to regret later.
Lord Rama is not the only one whose actions leave an indelible mark on our minds. Almost every person of the Ayodhya royals ie the family of Maharaj Dashrath is steeped in principles.
Reading stories from the great epic written by sage Valmiki about the principled prince (and later King) of Ayodhya to children at an impressionable age will give them the perspective and direction in life.
If one were to observe closely, the Ramayan gives us a number of lessons in ethics:
1. Family is important.
2. Be careful of temptations
3. Respect your enemy.
4. Ultimately good won over evil, but gave us lessons in ethics, integrity and righteous behaviour.
5. Choose the path of righteousness
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There is a small chance that you may spot a few isolated zombies here and there. We can't completely rule that out. But if that happens, nobody should throw themselves into disarray over it. Instead, simply phone the international response hotline and we'll take care of it. Simple!
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