Selected messages in Nova-Roma group. May 5-12, 2009

Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64950 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64951 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64952 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64953 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64954 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64955 From: M. Lucretius Agricola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64956 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64957 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64958 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64959 From: QFabiusMaxmi@aol.com Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64960 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64961 From: enodia2002 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64962 From: Robert Levee Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64963 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64964 From: M. Lucretius Agricola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64965 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Cornelius Lentulus for Custos
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64966 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Flame war bait (was: Re: The NR Haters Party)
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64967 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Falacer (was: Re: WHO CARES ABOUT NOVA ROMA?)
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64968 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: The non-role players party
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64969 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Propaganda
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64970 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: so just how did the Senate vote
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64971 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: so just how did the Senate vote
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64972 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64973 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64974 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64975 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: a. d. III Nonas Maias: Hercules and His Labors
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64976 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64977 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: so just how did the Senate vote
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64978 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64979 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64980 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] My endorsements for election candidates
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64981 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64982 From: Titus Iulius Sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64983 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64984 From: galerius_of_rome Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64985 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Call for Papers
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64986 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Call for Referees
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64987 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64988 From: Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64989 From: Lyn Dowling Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Vivat Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64990 From: Matt Hucke Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64991 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64992 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64993 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64994 From: deciusiunius Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64995 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Vivat Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64996 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Vivat Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64997 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64998 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64999 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65000 From: chrisdemarco13 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65001 From: D.O.A. Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65002 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65003 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: What will Iulia do? was:Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65004 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65005 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: was:Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65006 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Vivat Nova Roma
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65007 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65009 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65010 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65011 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65012 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65013 From: marcuscorneliusdexter Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65014 From: Titus Iulius Sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65015 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65016 From: Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65017 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65018 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65019 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65020 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65021 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: No post re elections?
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65022 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Dentistry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65023 From: roncunarder2001 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor - Sextus Antonius Costa
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65024 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65025 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65026 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65027 From: Maior Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65028 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65029 From: m.claudialaurentia Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65030 From: Titus Flavius Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: AW: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65031 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65032 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Pridie Nonas Maias:The Seige of Sparta
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65033 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65034 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65035 From: Diana Octavia Aventina Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65036 From: marcuscorneliusdexter Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65037 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65038 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: M. Claudia Laurentia - Welcome New Citizen!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65039 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65040 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65041 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65042 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor - Sextus Antonius Costa
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65043 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65044 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65045 From: Gnaeus Equitius Marinus Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: LCSF moderation
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65046 From: Publius Memmius Albucius Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: LCSF moderation - veto
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65047 From: Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Official Results of Senate Meeting
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65048 From: Maior Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65049 From: Publius Memmius Albucius Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Lift of the moderation status of some members of the ML
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65050 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65051 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65052 From: Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Official Results of Senate Meeting
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65053 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Official Results of Senate Meeting
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65054 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: America Austroccidentalis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65055 From: Robin Marquardt Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: America Austroccidentalis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65056 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: America Austroccidentalis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65057 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: NONAE MAESIAE: Mola Salsa
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65058 From: Matt Hucke Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: Lift of the moderation status of some members of the ML
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65059 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: Lift of the moderation status of some members of the ML
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65060 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Sacrum Iunonis Covellae
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65061 From: marcuscorneliusdexter Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: American tourists return stolen piece of the Colosseum
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65062 From: gaius_pompeius_marcellus Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Gratia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65063 From: Charlie Collins Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: Gratia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65064 From: James Hooper Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: Gratia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65065 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Re: Gratias
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65066 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: a. d. VIII Eidus Maiae: Temple of Mens
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65067 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Maiores Sanctis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65068 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Re: My endorsements for election candidates
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65069 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Re: LCSF moderation
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65070 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Re: About Rome
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65071 From: PADRUIGTHEUNCLE@aol.com Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65072 From: M.CVR.COMPLVTENSIS Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Re: Maiores Sanctis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65073 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65074 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-08
Subject: Rome: the fall of the republic
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65075 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-09
Subject: Re: Rome: the fall of the republic
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65076 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-09
Subject: a. d. VII Eidus Maiae: LEMURIA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65077 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-09
Subject: Re: Maiores Sanctis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65078 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-09
Subject: Re: Rome: the fall of the republic
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65079 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-09
Subject: Re: Rome: the fall of the republic
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65080 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Latin classes (preliminary notice)
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65081 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: a. d. VI Eidus Maiae: divus Claudius, Rosalia, capillores and puteal
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65082 From: gaius_pompeius_marcellus Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Mothers Day
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65083 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Oath of Office Propraetor America Occidentalis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65084 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: America Occidentalis Edictum I
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65085 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: America Austroccidentalis Edictum II
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65086 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: FW: [Explorator] explorator 12.3
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65087 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65088 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65089 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: market day chats!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65090 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: market day chats!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65091 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: market day chats!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65092 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: market day chats!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65093 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: market day chats!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65094 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65095 From: Q. Caecilius Metellus Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Appointment of Scribe
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65096 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65097 From: Q. Caecilius Metellus Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: market day chats!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65098 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Re: market day chats!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65099 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-10
Subject: Oath of office
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65100 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Oath of office
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65101 From: James Hooper Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Oath of office
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65102 From: M. Lucretius Agricola Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Incorrect voter codes.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65103 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: a. d. V Eidus Maiae: LEMURIA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65104 From: Titus Annaeus Regulus Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Jobs
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65105 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Oath of office
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65106 From: PADRUIGTHEUNCLE@aol.com Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65107 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor - Sextus Antonius Costa
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65108 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65109 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor Paulla Corva Gaudialis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65110 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Cornelius Lentulus for Custos
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65111 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65112 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: about Dignitas
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65113 From: Titus Annaeus Regulus Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Oath of office
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65114 From: Patrick D. Owen Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Vacating the flamen Cerialis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65115 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Of Provinciae America Boreoccidentalis Staff needs et all
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65116 From: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Posting rules in this Forum, 5/11/2009, 11:45 pm
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65117 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-11
Subject: Re: Posting rules in this Forum, 5/11/2009, 11:45 pm
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65118 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: a. d. IV Eidus Maiae: Ludi Marti, Mars Ultor, Moles Marti
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65119 From: MCC Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Re: THE CISTA WILL BE CLOSED AT 17:00 HOURS CET
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65120 From: M.CVR.COMPLVTENSIS Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Comitia Centuriata Election
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65121 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Re: Comitia Centuriata Election
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65122 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65123 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Re: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65124 From: Titus Iulius Sabinus Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Re: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65125 From: Publius Memmius Albucius Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Hon. Coruncanius' posting status
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65126 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-12
Subject: Re: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors



Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64950 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salve Aquila,

If indeed all of this can be done in two weeks, why has it not been done in previous years? Perhaps there is a major disconnect between what you consider to be "a little concerted effort" and what Nova Roma is routinely capable of.

This is why I think at this point a more decentralized, personal-initiative-based approach will be more productive.

Vale,

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Gualterus,
>
> To be fair, the kind of information I am requesting is precisely what is required when one undertakes the collection of money from 20 or 188 or 6000 people.
> This is called accountability and arbitrary numbers will not suffice.
> Nor predictions that are not based on research or analysis.
> In order to promote growth we can not pluck numbers from the air or sit down with a glass of wine and create a plan for world peace because it seemed like a good idea at the time.
> This tax plan not the plan of our citizens.
> One cannot expect people to shell out $60 in taxes without good reason.
> Tax money will not save Nova Roma. It would be naïve to think this.
> It is naïve to believe that we can just pull ideas out of a hat and they will work
> It is going to take a vested interest on the part of every citizen to work together.
> We do not have to go into lengthy planning. Research and planning can be done in a reasonable amount of time. With a little concerted effort that information I noted could be done within two weeks. When an organization, club, community etc. collects fees, taxes or any monies, they had better be able to answer these questions.
> Raising taxes even with the proper attention to detail may indeed temporarily increase revenue. We still have to consider operating costs, poss. retention of legal counsel/advice, existing responsibilities and other costs. Tax revenue is a very small part of what it will take to make Nova Roma successful at this point. It is a short term temporary fix at best.
> Let's all band together and think realistically. We cannot proceed without any planning at all nor can we allow our disagreements to create nearly insurmountable delays.
> Both are just not good business anywhere, anytime.
>
> A major consideration is retention. In this economy $60 may be too high for many of our citizens. There are many ways to increase retention. We will have to get out and speak to NR citizens with a calm and positive manner and determine what motivates them and also encourage them to work for the respublica in a manner that they truly feel ownership in her.
> We also have to recognize the value in the 188 citizens we currently have and maximize their potential through encouragement and inclusion. This is where internal public relations comes in, each citizen is a part of this internal public relations. We must seriously consider external public relations and Marketing in addition. Fund–raising is also a viable option but this is going to take much more attention to legalities requiring extra staff and extra hoops to jump through. We tend to look at the big picture, a grand exhibition with citizens from all over the country/world. That sounds great but it might be more realistic to invest in a smaller meeting, utilize a venue like meetup.com and encourage smaller local monthly meetings. I know of some cives who are already doing something similar. Let's focus on that as well as the larger conventus.
> We should not be afraid to take a step back and utilize the inexpensive internet and begin to grow again.
> Those are just a few possible ideas and just a starting point, I do not have the answers but I am willing to work with other citizens towards realistic goals of a successful respublica. Goals that will grow in scope as Nova Roma grows.
>
> Vale
> Julia
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "gualterus_graecus" <waltms1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > To be fair, the amount of precision you're requesting is completely overkill for a shrinking organization of 188 members which had been in the many hundreds in years past. How long do you want to keep us stuck in committee planning out all of those contingencies? I'm not sure NR has that much time left before the count of dues paying members goes so low that savings will need to be tapped simply to survive.
> >
> > -Gualterus
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64951 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
L. Julia Aquila V. Enodiae Rutiliae omnibusque S.P.D.

As I predicted. No answers because there are none.
Only more insinuations as to my mien.

That vitriol you speak of may only be present in your own mind and is indicative of your own true agenda;)

Vale, et valete,

Julia




--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "enodia2002" <walkyr@...> wrote:
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> V Rutilia L Iuliae Aquilae spd;
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> Julia, if and when you are ready to have this discussion in a calm & respectful manner, let me know. Until then, your own vitriol will have to console you.
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> Vale,
> V Rutilia
>
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64952 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Salvete
 
We also have an account with ALLPosters to generate sales and income.
We need someone to put the ads up on the Wiki.
 
Valete
 
Paulinus
 

To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: waltms1@...
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 04:15:16 +0000
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: We Care About Nova Roma




The Amazon thing is definitely good, but I doubt it will be nearly sufficient. Of course, every little bit counts, but I am wary about every step that moves us away from "real life" interaction. I think physical meetings, physical publications and temple construction should be emphasized along with the scholarly activity online.

As for cooperating with Lentulus, sure, I'm certainly open to that, but I don't see why I need to wait for anyone else to put up scholarly material (with the proper OKs). I think to an extent individual initiative is missing in NR. This is also why I didn't go through official channels to get my journal idea going because, frankly, there's too much bureaucracy and I know I can do things more efficiently and faster on my own initiative.

-Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "M. Lucretius Agricola" <marcus.lucretius@ ...> wrote:
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "gualterus_graecus" <waltms1@> wrote:
> >
> > Salve,
> >
> > I agree that the more scholarly material we post, the more we will promote our mission. I've posted quite a bit of scholarly material on the Sodalitas Graeciae and have plans for much more.
>
> I suggest you work with Lentulus to set up a project to get your material on our website. You can use the sodalitas to develop stuff... but I'll leave the details to you and Lentulus.
>
> >
> > However, there is really no way to quantify how many of those linking to our pages or reading them are really taking to the worship of any of the gods. Perhaps if we had a religious newsletter we could better gauge that by newsletter membership.
>
> You're right, there isn't a way to know. But linking and page hits is a lot better than no linking or page hits. If all goes well we will have our Youtube extension in place so that we will be able to see videos embedded right in our pages.
>
> >
> > Plus, without revenues, it is difficult to bring the community into the real world, especially when members are widely dispersed. It may well be that membership is dropping because the particular expression of our organization puts people off while on the side many are being interested but simply wish to avoid formal membership. But, if that is the case we should take every measure to reform ourselves.
> >
>
> This year, for the first time, we are seeing significant revenue from our relationship with Amazon. Until the reorganization of our finances we were unable to access the old account, update our links or really do anything useful. Now, thanks to help from CFO Equestria Laeca and thanks to the support we had from the leadership and the body of the Senate last year for financial reorganization, this program, which had been started many years ago, is finally working for our benefit. Also, Censor Paulinus led the drive last year to create a similar relationship with art.com, and that will also help us as we develop the links there too.
>
>
> MLA
>
> > Vale,
> >
> > Gualterus
> >
>


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64953 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salve Gaulterus,

Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who neglected to make the concerted effort.

Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are thinking along the same lines.

Vale,

Julia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64954 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salve Julia,

OK, so let's ask her how she came up with $60 and let's judge how reasonable it is!

Vale,

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
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> Salve Gaulterus,
>
> Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who neglected to make the concerted effort.
>
> Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are thinking along the same lines.
>
> Vale,
>
> Julia
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64955 From: M. Lucretius Agricola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Right!

I forgot about that one!

Let's get all these going this year in a co-ordinated, not slap-dash way. I trie dto pilot some approaches last year, and I think it worked out. I know that you have long been interested in these things, so how about you and me get together with Lentulus and Saturninus and blend in whatever other Senate committees we need to and get a system working that we can even expand to other partners?

MLA


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Timothy or Stephen Gallagher <spqr753@...> wrote:
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> Salvete
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> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> From: waltms1@...
> Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 04:15:16 +0000
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: We Care About Nova Roma
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> The Amazon thing is definitely good, but I doubt it will be nearly sufficient. Of course, every little bit counts, but I am wary about every step that moves us away from "real life" interaction. I think physical meetings, physical publications and temple construction should be emphasized along with the scholarly activity online.
>
> As for cooperating with Lentulus, sure, I'm certainly open to that, but I don't see why I need to wait for anyone else to put up scholarly material (with the proper OKs). I think to an extent individual initiative is missing in NR. This is also why I didn't go through official channels to get my journal idea going because, frankly, there's too much bureaucracy and I know I can do things more efficiently and faster on my own initiative.
>
> -Gualterus
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "M. Lucretius Agricola" <marcus.lucretius@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "gualterus_graecus" <waltms1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Salve,
> > >
> > > I agree that the more scholarly material we post, the more we will promote our mission. I've posted quite a bit of scholarly material on the Sodalitas Graeciae and have plans for much more.
> >
> > I suggest you work with Lentulus to set up a project to get your material on our website. You can use the sodalitas to develop stuff... but I'll leave the details to you and Lentulus.
> >
> > >
> > > However, there is really no way to quantify how many of those linking to our pages or reading them are really taking to the worship of any of the gods. Perhaps if we had a religious newsletter we could better gauge that by newsletter membership.
> >
> > You're right, there isn't a way to know. But linking and page hits is a lot better than no linking or page hits. If all goes well we will have our Youtube extension in place so that we will be able to see videos embedded right in our pages.
> >
> > >
> > > Plus, without revenues, it is difficult to bring the community into the real world, especially when members are widely dispersed. It may well be that membership is dropping because the particular expression of our organization puts people off while on the side many are being interested but simply wish to avoid formal membership. But, if that is the case we should take every measure to reform ourselves.
> > >
> >
> > This year, for the first time, we are seeing significant revenue from our relationship with Amazon. Until the reorganization of our finances we were unable to access the old account, update our links or really do anything useful. Now, thanks to help from CFO Equestria Laeca and thanks to the support we had from the leadership and the body of the Senate last year for financial reorganization, this program, which had been started many years ago, is finally working for our benefit. Also, Censor Paulinus led the drive last year to create a similar relationship with art.com, and that will also help us as we develop the links there too.
> >
> >
> > MLA
> >
> > > Vale,
> > >
> > > Gualterus
> > >
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64956 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salvete
 
I pay 
 
$25 for my county genealogy society dues
$35-60 for National genealogy group 
$ 60 for a surname group membership
$150 for Ancestry.com
 
I can spend anywhere from $8.00 to $500.00(never have) for a genealogy book
Did spend $60.00 on one such book this year.
 
And this is just off the top of my head lots more.
 
How may of us have bought
1 book on Rome in the last 12 months?
5 books on Rome in the last 12 months?
10 books on Rome in the last 12 months?
 
$16.00 MAX NR Tax???
 
Valete
 
Paulinus
 
 

To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: waltms1@...
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 05:25:04 +0000
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA



Salve Julia,

OK, so let's ask her how she came up with $60 and let's judge how reasonable it is!

Vale,

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@ ...> wrote:
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> Salve Gaulterus,
>
> Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who neglected to make the concerted effort.
>
> Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are thinking along the same lines.
>
> Vale,
>
> Julia
>


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64957 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
L. Julia Aquila Lucio Coruncanio Catoni S.P.D.

Your words affirmed for me that I truly made the right endorsement.

"Ah but a man's reach should exceed his grasp" (R. Browning)

Cura ut valeas,

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Lucius Coruncanius Cato <l.coruncanius_cato@...> wrote:
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> L. Coruncanius Cato J. Juliae Aquilae SPD
>
> Your words touched me, and put the bar very high. I hope to, not only reach the bar, but put it even higher with help of the gods and with any civis who wants to join me and the current Aedile Curule in this work.
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> --
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> Di te incolumem custodiant.
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> L. Coruncanius Cato
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> Candidate to Aedilis Curulis
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> --- El dom, 3/5/09, L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@...> escribió:
> De: L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@...>
> Asunto: [Nova-Roma] Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
> Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> Fecha: domingo, 3 mayo, 2009 9:01
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> Lucius Coruncanius Cato has presented himself with calm analytical ability, logic and reason, using dignified language and good judgment wrought upon excellent thought processes without insults or deception.
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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64958 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Salve,

That works too;)

Vale
Julia


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C. Maria Caeca" <shoshanahathaway@...> wrote:
>
> Salve et Salvete,
>
> Sorry, but I don't have any appropriate poetry to share just now, but I do
> have a book recommendation. The book is not *exactly* on topic, as it isn't
> a study of Roma Antiqua (exactly), but it is a very well written,
> thought-provoking book, and has a lot of very positive things to say about
> Thomas Antiqua, and the United States, too.
>
> Title: Empires of Trust; How Rome built, and America is building, a new
> world
> Author: Thomas L. Fadden
> copyright 2008 by Thomas L. Fadden
> audible book produced by Recorded Books, inc.
>
> It might appeal to the political scientists among us, and, perhaps, even to
> the historians.
>
> Vale et Valete,
> C. Maria Caeca
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64959 From: QFabiusMaxmi@aol.com Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
In a message dated 5/4/2009 10:38:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, spqr753@... writes:
10 books on Rome in the last 12 months?
Just 10???
 
Fabius.
 
 


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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64960 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Salvete omnes,

Another poem for your enjoyment and one that speaks deeply to me personally:

XI
O shore I so adore, O sea
Happy am I
To stand once more
Under your near familiar sky
So adored by me.

O day of beauty, long ago
In the country I
Used to wake the Naiads where they lay
Among the reedy silence, by
My swimming to and fro.

Here is that fountain's pool, there
In a wash of weeds the sea.
Here is a quiet haven
For love's warm sleep.
I have lived my life; whatever is to be,
Fortune I dare
That cannot take away
This small memory.

By Gaius Petronius
Translated by Jack Lindsay
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64961 From: enodia2002 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
I believe you have entirely misinterpreted my original post. At no time did I ever suggest raising NR taxes on citizens to $60. What I suggested was that we need to raise $60 per taxpayer (that's $10k divided by the number of taxpayers at that time, slightly rounded) That $60 should be in NEW MONEY, that's money from OUTSIDE OF NR MEMBERS. The $10k is calculated on what other small nonprofits of similar size are trying to generate in order to make up for past losses, and generate capacity for future activities.

Again, at no time did I suggest raising NR taxes to $60.

Carry on.

V Rutilia





--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Gaulterus,
>
> Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who neglected to make the concerted effort.
>
> Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are thinking along the same lines.
>
> Vale,
>
> Julia
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64962 From: Robert Levee Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
One book per month,12,and pay taxes.

Aurelianus
--- On Tue, 5/5/09, QFabiusMaxmi@... <QFabiusMaxmi@...> wrote:

> From: QFabiusMaxmi@... <QFabiusMaxmi@...>
> Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
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> 10 books on Rome in the last 12
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> months?
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> Just 10???
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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64963 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salve Enodia,

So then how did you arrive at this sum? The same questions apply no matter how the you propose the funds to be obtained or used. Had you not left in a huff and read the questions you would have seen I asked a question regarding taxation to clarify such in my second post to you, your refusal to answer affirmed the possibility you saw this taxation as a viable option.
I am not being cruel here but know when you enter a forum and make statements you must be aware that one of the consequences will be that others will ask questions and ask for clarifications.
I did just that and both times you were rude and refuse to answer.
I am not upset in fact I am quite calm as is my nature and it serves no one to be defensive.
Here is one statement out of many you made in message #64613 "Each and every citizen/member must accept the responsibility and challenge to bring in at least US$60 in new money (that's money from a new donor, not out of your own pocket) by the end of the year."

Does the use of the word "must accept the challenge" indicate that the citizen will endure consequences at the end of the year should they be unsuccessful?
How do you propose the money be raised?
How does a citizen get a new donor? Fundraising? Selling cookies? Not everyone has the nature to do such things but perhaps you have a better idea.

Now I must repeat these questions. Please know this is not to be cruel or to pick on you but you did offer a proposal, had I done the same thing I would also be prepared with the correct supportive documentation. I also would expect similar questions and would not feel under attack by them. Keep in mind the Assidui you referred to by definition are taxpayers:
How did you come to the decision that Nova Roma will only survive if it brings
in US$10,000?
How did you come to the time constraint of 7 months?
Where is your business plan?
Where are your projections?
Where are you financial forecasts?
How did you arrive at the sum of $55 or, "let's be generous and round it up to"
US$60?
Does this reflect just US taxpayers or does it include or European taxpayers?
Have you considered the GNP or Minimun wage of various countries?

I repeat once again where did you get these figures, since you not only mentioned but also continued to mention in message #64613 Â….:
"Nova Roma is to survive and make any progress towards its goals the minimum,
MINIMUM amount of new money it needs to bring in during the next 7 months is
US$10,000. Divided by 180 assidui that comes to US$55.55. Let's be generous
and round it up to US$60. If each & every citizen/member of Nova Roma is not
capable of bringing in $60 in NEW money then this organization does not deserve
to survive. Over the course of the last year Nova Roma has suffered a 22% loss
of membership, down from 662 active participants in 2005. That number showed a
loss of 85% of the membership over the preceding five years. 85%!!!!"
Â…..*Assidui* which by definition are taxpayers the questions regarding how you further came to this amount are still credible:
Tax allocation?
Tax burden?
What is your tax system based on? CIA factbook? Big Mac?
Or is it Better Homes and Gardens? NRA? NY Post?
What is the tax ratio? PPP?
What is the profit ratio?
Will your proposed tax cause undue burdens?
What is the incentive to pay such a tax?

These questions also apply:
What if it backfires?
Who will shoulder the burden?
Where is your research?
Where is your data? Your sources? The references?
What of extraordinary taxation? Merchants tax? Unique taxes? Fees? Percentages?
State, City and Federal taxes?
Have you done the proper research and studies to determine why membership is
down?
What do you propose for retention? Have you done the research, discussed the
solutions? What kind of incentives, what kind of motivations? Threats?

And since you were so kind to clarify that you had no intention of proposing a higher tax, rather than:
`What kind of incentives, what kind of motivations? Threats? Nova Roma
does not deserve to survive if the citizens do not pay $60 in taxes?'Â…
Â…I will amend that last paragraph followed by your direct quote:
What kind of incentives, what kind of motivations? Threats? Nova Roma does not deserve to survive "If each and every citizen is not capable of bringing in $60 in NEW money" ?
Taken from your statement of: "If each & every citizen/member of Nova Roma is not capable of bringing in $60 in NEW money then this organization does not deserve to survive."

One last query, you wrote in the opening sentence of message #64613: "This morning I got up and read through the posts from the ML, looked at the number of taxpayers, walked over and shredded the proposal I was working on for a US$12,000 grant for Nova Roma." The grant you speak of, is it an actual grant or are you referring to the monies obtained from the $60 per Assidui? If it is an actual grant, who is it from? Do you have authorization to write such a grant?

You know, you might have some good ideas and if we toss them around a bit maybe we can actually come together and create a viable proposal. It may not end up looking like your original proposal but often the best barely do resemble the original. It is time to put personalities aside, time to stop taking sides and work together and if you perceive what I am saying as condescending then I can only keep trying to demonstrate the contrary because, in the end, we care about Nova Roma.
I truly apologize if I caused you undue distress.

Vale,
Julia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64964 From: M. Lucretius Agricola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Enodia,
>
> So then how did you arrive at this sum? The same questions apply no matter how the you propose the funds to be obtained or used. Had you

May I step in for a moment?

An old debate goes like this:

A: We need to raise more money.

B: People won't pay unless we offer more for their money.

C: Let's do (fill in the blank).

A and B: Good idea!

B: But we can't afford that now.

A: We need to raise more money.

...

A kind of chicken and egg debate, isn't it?

The idea that we need more taxpayers and more revenue is not new.

The idea that we need to offer more is not new.

Recently we have seen here that what is new on offer is the chance to contribute to our website. Until Octavius Gracchus installed Mediawiki the site was very static indeed. Now citizens can all participate. Another offer coming soon is access to JSTOR worldwide for all taxpayers. Our European conventus will be joined by one in the Americas. We have some active local communities in the Americas and in Europe. So the plate is not actually empty by any means.

New revenue streams are the renewed Amazon accounts and the art.com and posters partnerships.

Since last year we have been professionalizing a lot of our corporate structure, particularly finance and IT.

I know that it is slow work, but it is volunteer work, it is going ahead, new people are welcome and a good place to make yourself known is the New Roman group. It is safe, moderated on-topic and a good place to get one's footing.

I'll suggest this as a template:

"I'm new. I'm interested/experienced in X, is there any way I can be of service?"

Senators Quintilianus, Audens and Marinus, Pontifex Lentulus, citizen C. Maria Caeca and myself are moderators there, and if I may speak for all, I'll say that constructive ideas are always welcome, as are volunteers.

MLA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64965 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Cornelius Lentulus for Custos
Re: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Cornelius Lentulus for Custos

  A. Tullia Scholastica L. Juliae Aquilae Cn. Cornelio Lentulo quiritibus, sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

  

Salve Lentule,

Thanks to our Magistra, I had no problem reading the Latin, the difficulty i have is translating from English. You, dear Sir and our beloved Magistra have such a beautiful way of saying the most simple thoughts.

    ATS:  Why, thank you!  Everyone has more trouble translating from a modern language to Latin (or any foreign language, particularly an ancient one).  Stick around, and you will learn enough to do that much more easily, especially if you take the full Sermo course after getting more of Wheelock under your belt.  Our courses are rigorous, and those who stick it out will acquire a decent knowledge of Latin.  


Amicus certus in incerta re cernit;)

    ATS:  Cernitur...passive voice, but very good, young lady!  

Vale optime,

Julia

Vale et valete optime!  

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "Cn. Cornelius Lentulus" <cn_corn_lent@...> wrote:
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> Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Juliae Aqilae salutem:
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> Gratias tibi ago maximas et pro verbis carissimis tuis et pro suffragiis!
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> Vivat Res Publica nostra prosperrime!
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> Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus
> CUSTOS CANDIDATUS
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> --- Lun 4/5/09, L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@...> ha scritto:
> Da: L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@...>
> Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] Re: Cornelius Lentulus for Custos
> A: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>
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>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "Maior" <rory12001@ ..> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Gn. Cornelius Lentulus is a true son of Rome; a wonderful Latinist, an active pontifex who has made many rituals to the di immortales in Pannonia, and possessing the most honest and upright character.
>
> >   I support his candidacy unreservedly
>
> >           Marca Hortensia Maior
>
> > Senatrix
>
> > Flaminica Carmentalis
>
> > Lictrix
>
> >
>

  
    

Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64966 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Flame war bait (was: Re: The NR Haters Party)
No, I had Sulla forward it because it wasn't showing up and then *later* the
moderators approved it. Once I send it, I have no control over whether it
gets approved or not.

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From: "livia_plauta" <livia.plauta@...>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:15 PM
To: <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Flame war bait (was: Re: The NR Haters Party)

> Salvete omnes,
> actually the message was already posted by our Poplicola's friend Sulla,
> but he probably didn't notice.
> This message contains falsehoods and libel, but since its obvious aim is
> to start a new flame war I won't bother to answer it in detail.
> I'm done reacting to flame bait. Let's hope nobody else reacts either.
>
> Optime valete,
> Livia
>
>>
>> The praetores took it upon themselves to not forward this, something or
>> another about a name. So here goes a second shot. This was a reply to
>> Dexter, but really is addressed to all cives.
>>
>> And for your info, Dexter, I came back to warn people of the sheer
>> hypocrisy
>> and dangerous mindset in the Delusional Despot Party, the only party
>> which
>> utilized the Leges Saliciae and who threw out the constitution to fine an
>> upstanding and dedicated individual like L. Cincinnatus Augur, the party
>> which wants both contains Christians (Modianus) and yet wants them and
>> everyone else who doesn't follow the traditional cult thrown out (like
>> Maior), the people who pretend to know Latin and yet when written in
>> Latin
>> couldn't understand it (Livia), the party which spits on free speech
>> cares
>> not for the rights of citizens (Praetorian team), the party which
>> illegally
>> removed a Senator contravening both macronational and Nova Roma law
>> (Modianus), the party which pretends that no other laws but Nova Roma
>> laws
>> matter (this years Consuls, T. Flavius Aquila, App. Galerius), the party
>> which has a tribune of the plebs who thought the plebeian aedile was his
>> boss (App. Galerius - obviously someone took a job who had no clue about
>> anything), the party which compared others to terrorists (Livia). This is
>> the party which has smeared candidates yet yelled foul when opposition
>> dared
>> criticize them (Quintilianus, followed by Livia and Dexter), the party
>> that
>> criticized Fabius Maximus for not knowing Latin (even though he does, and
>> much better that the critic, too) and yet ignore the fact that the
>> majority
>> of their party and citizens at large do not know Latin (Livia), the party
>> that asked for public Concord and yet removed an active citizen (me) from
>> the Colonia Romana sodalitas (Lentulus did this, he pretends he wants
>> Concord, but behind the scenes and in public he has no love for the
>> Goddess
>> Concordia and offends her at every instance he can).
>>
>> Worst of all, this is the party that when the possibility of Nova Roma
>> doing
>> something that could get it trouble, even kill the organization, instead
>> of
>> saying, "Yikes! *What can we do to help?" they stick their fingers in
>> their
>> ears and shout "NOTHING WRONG NOTHING WRONG" even though the very person
>> who
>> said this, Equestria Laeca, later came and said that the way we are now,
>> we
>> cannot do active funding. People, if this party truly cared about Nova
>> Roma,
>> don't you think they'd want to help it out financially as best as
>> possible?
>> They must not care, because all they want is to "win battles" and say
>> SCREW
>> the Nova Roma. They'd rather it burn if it meant that we, a band of
>> citizens
>> who have dedicated oh so much for Nova Roma, don't get in power. Because
>> that's all we want. A citizen privately informed me of a large grant
>> which
>> Nova Roma could get (like 7000 US dollars), but this party, they don't
>> want
>> that. They don't want Nova Roma to grow.
>>
>> These people are the ones who do want Nova Roma to grow, who have pushed
>> for
>> local meetings, for government transparency, for not treating you all
>> like
>> children. I recommend wholeheartedly these people, for they are for whom
>> I
>> voted:
>>
>> Censor Suffectus: C. Equitius Cato
>> Aedilis Curulis (ignore that they spelled it wrong, if you can): Q.
>> Fabius
>> Maximus
>> Quaestor: I can't say who I voted for, but both M. Valerius Potitus my
>> cousin and L. Cornelius Cicero are excellent candidates.
>> Diribitor: Likewise, but I personally favor Vibia (ignore another
>> misspelling, again if you can) Rutilia Enodiaria, although M. Cornelius
>> Gualterus Graecus is also a good choice. These two for the two positions
>> open would make excellent additions to the diribitor team.
>> Custos: L. Herennia Mento, merely because Lentulus is a hypocrite in the
>> highest extreme. Since he spit on his own god while in the same breath
>> invoked her name, the gods would probably curse me if I voted for him.
>>
>> For the Aedilis Plebis, I would defer to Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius'
>> preference, since he is the one with whom this person would work with.
>>
>> Di vos incolumes custodiant.
>>
>
>
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64967 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Falacer (was: Re: WHO CARES ABOUT NOVA ROMA?)
I'll start a discussion on it in the RR when it's finished. Or the CP.

--------------------------------------------------
From: "livia_plauta" <livia.plauta@...>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 1:35 PM
To: <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Falacer (was: Re: WHO CARES ABOUT NOVA ROMA?)

> Salve Poplicola,
> I don't want to ask for the complete contents of the paper about Falacer
> that you want to send to an academic journal.
> But this matter is quite important, so could you at least let us know
> which field of life Falacer is responsible for? I'm really curious, since
> until now nobody had any clue, ecxept for speculations based on his name.
>
> Vale,
> Livia
>
>>
>> Like you, I've contributed to the Wiki, especially in the Reading List
>> for the Religio Romana. As the Flamen Falacer I've nearly completed
>> reconstructing his cult, and I'm considering either sending it off to an
>> academic journal or to Gualterus' journal. As Quaestor this year I
>> oversee among other projects the conventus which is coming along very
>> nicely without your constant shrieking. I'm also getting together another
>> one with several governors which you will hear about more in the summer.
>>
>> There is my one year service so far. What did *you* do in your first
>> year?
>>
>
>
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64968 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: The non-role players party
OK, I admit, this made me laugh. Glad to see that your earlier hatred of
Sulla, the man you vowed you would refuse to work with at all, has subsided
enough for you to make a joke.

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From: "David Kling" <tau.athanasios@...>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 3:29 PM
To: <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] The non-role players party

> I got a chuckle out of the title of your post: "The non-role players
> party."
>
> What next? Will you be founding the "L. Cornelius Sulla Center For Kids
> Who
> Can't Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too?" LOL!
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus
>
>
> On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 3:45 PM, Robert Woolwine
> <l_cornelius_sulla@...
>> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Actually, Poplicola told me his post was not posted and asked me to
>> forward
>> it.
>>
>> It contained no falsehoods as far as I read it. It was pretty spot on.
>> This
>> is the thing with libel - the truth is the defense of libel.
>>
>> Vale,
>>
>> Sulla
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64969 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Propaganda
You must be wholly ignorant, then.

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From: "M. Lucretius Agricola" <marcus.lucretius@...>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 5:17 PM
To: <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Propaganda

> The post clipped below is incorrect on nearly every point of which I have
> knowledge. Further, I always ignore posts from people who say things such
> as "And THOSE people THINK that...".
>
> It is fine to try to report facts, even in a faulty way, but to attribute
> thoughts or motivess to people that one is speaking in opposition to is
> nearly always a base propaganda technique and never even close to
> accurate. This sort of thing, ascribing motives (usually negative) to
> people one disagrees with, discredits everything one says. I urge citizens
> to be wary of those who engage in this sort of propaganda.
>
> MLA
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Q. Valerius Poplicola"
> <q.valerius.poplicola@...> wrote:
>>
>> The praetores took it upon themselves to not forward this, something or
>> another about a name. So here goes a second shot. This was a reply to
>> Dexter, but really is addressed to all cives.
>>
>> And for your info, Dexter, I came back to warn people of the sheer
>> hypocrisy
>> and dangerous mindset in the Delusional Despot Party, the only party
>> which
>> utilized the Leges Saliciae and who threw out the constitution to fine an
>> upstanding and dedicated individual like L. Cincinnatus Augur, the party
>
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64970 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: so just how did the Senate vote
Salvete

so as far as I am aware the Senate stoped voteing on the stuff there are going to last tues? it now the next monday,
if they are still in the meeting ok, if not why have we not gotten a report on what who voted how?

TRIBS?

Valete

MCF
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64971 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: so just how did the Senate vote
L. Coruncanius Cato omn SPD

Yes, the Senate voting should ended more than a week ago, but no report was issued.

--
Di te incolumem custodiant.
L. Coruncanius Cato
Candidate to Aedilis Curulis

--- El mar, 5/5/09, wuffa2001 <magewuffa@...> escribió:
De: wuffa2001 <magewuffa@...>
Asunto: [Nova-Roma] so just how did the Senate vote
Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Fecha: martes, 5 mayo, 2009 6:49

Salvete

so as far as I am aware the Senate stoped voteing on the stuff there are going to last tues? it now the next monday,
if they are still in the meeting ok, if not why have we not gotten a report on what who voted how?

TRIBS?

Valete

MCF


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64972 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
L. Coruncanius Cato M. Lucretio Agricolae SPD

I hope your impression was good :)
Be sure I will serve with energy. I know this office is not an easy work, but working with the current Aedile Caesar, with the cohors and with anyone who wants to join us, I'm sure we can achieve a lot of things.
Thanks for your support!

--
Di te incolumem custodiant.
L. Coruncanius Cato
Candidate to Aedilis Curulis

--- El dom, 3/5/09, M. Lucretius Agricola <marcus.lucretius@...> escribió:
De: M. Lucretius Agricola <marcus.lucretius@...>
Asunto: [Nova-Roma] Re: Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Fecha: domingo, 3 mayo, 2009 10:57

I too have been impressed by L. Coruncanius and I ask our citizens to support him as he offers his services to the Res Publica as curule aedile. This office requires energy and fresh ideas, and Lucius Coruncanius has both in abundant supply.

M. Lucretius Agricola

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@ ...> wrote:
>
> Salvete fellow citizens,
>
> Please cast your vote for Lucius Coruncanius Cato as Curule Aedile. He is a citizen of great honesty, energy and integrity, something our Nova Roma needs NOW.
>
> Lucius Coruncanius Cato has presented himself with calm analytical ability, logic and reason, using dignified language and good judgment wrought upon excellent thought processes without insults or deception.
>
> Lucius Coruncanius Cato has the courage of his convictions based on well researched facts and a passion for knowledgeable truth to stand for the best of what makes the Rome of antiquity still beat within our hearts!
>
> Lucius Coruncanius Cato brings a fresh infusion of new blood on a platform of education and experience in the Roman way and has encouraged a new interest in the progress and success of Nova Roma.
>
> Lucius Coruncanius Cato has valiantly and loyally defended our respublica and envisions a future where every citizen has a say and where every citizen has a right to be part in the success of Nova Roma.
>
> Lucius Coruncanius Cato believes in the future of Nova Roma and knows that her future is her people and the very dignitas he also holds sacred unto himself.
>
> Casting your vote for this hard working, experienced, honest, energetic, virtuous man is a vote towards the very positive success of Nova Roma herself!
>
> Optimé valéte in cúráte deorum!
>
> L. Julia Aquila
>


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64973 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
SALVE GRAECE!
 
The current 188 assidui is the number corresponding of the first deadline for taxes payment, at 31st May. The total number of assidui of a specific year is known at the end of the second deadline, at 31st of October.
If someone takes a look on the history record of these pages:
he will be surprised to not find significant differences among NR assidui number at both deadlines: end of April (~180) and end of October (~230).
 
How Agricola pointed out, capite censi are citizens, too.
 
If in 2005, based of the Census report, NR had 790 active  citizens + 184 probationary citizens, today NR has 994 active citizens + 170 probationary citizens.
 
In the last four year NR citizens number is not decreasing but with very small steps it increasing. That is good thing.
 
VALE BENE,
T. Iulius Sabinus


"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius


--- On Tue, 5/5/09, gualterus_graecus <waltms1@...> wrote:

From: gualterus_graecus <waltms1@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 6:56 AM


To be fair, the amount of precision you're requesting is completely overkill for a shrinking organization of 188 members which had been in the many hundreds in years past. How long do you want to keep us stuck in committee planning out all of those contingencies? I'm not sure NR has that much time left before the count of dues paying members goes so low that savings will need to be tapped simply to survive.

-Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@ ...> wrote:
>
> L. Julia Aquila V. Enodiae Rutiliae omnibusque S.P.D.
>
> In reading your diatribe, in message #64613, it appears to be an independent and incomplete plan based on the desires of one person rather than a well thought out plan in the interest of the respublica.
> It also appears to be the work of someone who has little faith in the respublica and the citizens of Nova Roma.
> Not one us is "special" enough to think that that the work borne of an evening's contemplation will be embraced by every person who reads it.
> That post, in message #64613, could be interpreted as delivered with a pompous and haughty attitude aka condescending towards the very citizens of Nova Roma.
> It could be perceived as an insult to the citizens of our respublica that you believe you know what is best, in message #64613.
> How dare you say that "If each & every citizen/member of Nova Roma is not capable of bringing in $60 in NEW money then this organization does not deserve to survive."
>
> That is one of the most elitist statements I have heard to date.
>
> Nova Roma citizens take note.
>
> Had I behaved thusly never would I have had any success in the business world, be it writing and attaining grants or successfully administrating non-profit organizations.
> We can not work for the respublica independently, for what *one* person thinks is best.
> Without the input of our fellow citizens your proposal is worth more to the recycler who will pay you for the shredded paper then it is to the Nova Roma.
> So as a citizen of Nova Roma I have questions of you, V Enodia Rutilia, who on your own created a plan to fill Nova Roma's coffers. I will offer you the benefit of the doubt and not assert that these numbers are arbitrary or not well thought out... for the moment.
>
> Let us begin:
> How did you come to the decision that Nova Roma will only survive if it brings in US$10,000?
> How did you come to the time constraint of 7 months?
> Where is your business plan?
> Where are your projections?
> Where are you financial forecasts?
> How did you arrive at the sum of $55 or, "let's be generous and round it up to" US$60?
> Does this reflect just US taxpayers or does it include or European taxpayers?
> Have you considered the GNP or Minimun wage of various countries?
> Tax allocation?
> Tax burden?
> What is your tax system based on? CIA factbook? Big Mac?
> Or is it Better Homes and Gardens? NRA? NY Post?
> What is the tax ratio? PPP?
> What is the profit ratio?
> Will your proposed tax cause undue burdens?
> What is the incentive to pay such a tax?
> What if it backfires?
> Who will shoulder the burden?
> Where is your research?
> Where is your data? Your sources? The references?
> What of extraordinary taxation? Merchants tax? Unique taxes? Fees? Percentages?
> State, City and Federal taxes?
> Have you done the proper research and studies to determine why membership is down?
> What do you propose for retention? Have you done the research, discussed the solutions? What kind of incentives, what kind of motivations? Threats? Nova Roma does not deserve to survive if the citizens do not pay $60 in taxes?
>
> I believe this is enough... for now.
> I, and my fellow ccitizens await your answers.
>
> Vale, et valete
>
> L. Julia Aquila
>
>
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "enodia2002" <walkyr@> wrote:
> >
> > V Rutilia L Iuliae Aquilae
> >
> > I refer you to my original post in this thread #64613 for some ideas on how to refill the coffers. Clearly, trying to raise $60 in new money for NR by the end of the year is too much to ask of the dwindling membership given the response.
> >
> > Your patronizing attitude does you little credit. I did not make the comments without thought or experience.
> >
> > Perhaps, however, this is an opportunity for our candidates for curule aedile to weigh in with how they would take on the project.
> >
> > V Rutilia
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@ > wrote:
> > >
> > > L. Julia Aquila V. Rituliae Enodariae S.P.D.
> > >
> > > V. Enodia, please allow me to ask you these questions;
> > > What solution do you have to refill Nova Roma's coffers?
> > > What purpose do you envision for these monies?
> > > How do you plan to go about this work?
> > > Those are difficult questions to answer; the reason for this is that the word "you" in each question, must be replaced with the word "we."
> > > I would not insult you by expecting an answer to these questions that take much forethought and deliberation.
> > > I know, as my fellow reasonable citizens know, this will not be the work of one woman or one man; it will be the work of the citizens of Nova Roma working together in unity towards unified objectives.
> > > These questions must be posed to "we" the people and citizens of Nova Roma, Enodia.
> > > The collective unified citizens of Nova Roma.
> > > It will take many hours of planning, many hours of discussions, many different stages of research and planning.
> > > It will take consultation with specialists such as law, financial, public relations, citizen relations etc. it will take a good business plan that pulls it all together even before implementation.
> > > Rome was not built in a day neither will Nova Roma be built in a day.
> > > We must have a good foundation.
> > > Perhaps a better question would be, how do we build a strong foundation?
> > > We are a young entity, even though we have been here for over a decade we have just graduated from an "ole boy's club" or if you don't like that term, a special interest club. We are wet behind the ears, we are just learning, we have a lot of past mistakes made earlier in Nova Roma's history that need to be reconsidered and examined. These are no one's fault, they are growing pains and it is part of the process in any small enterprise, social, cultural, non-profit or business and we must work together to overcome this, not against one another.
> > > We must all go forward shoulder to shoulder and work for a common goal.
> > > Our Citizens.
> > > Our Culture.
> > > Our Respublica.
> > > Our Nova Roma.
> > >
> > > Cúrá ut valéas atque di vos incolumes custodiant
> > >
> > > L. Julia Aquila
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "enodia2002" <walkyr@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Salvete!
> > > >
> > > > All of the accomplishments that have been listed are wonderful and should certainly be celebrated!
> > > >
> > > > Let me ask you this: once Nova Roma has spent all of the funds it has promised scholarships, MMP, JSTOR, conventi, etc., how will those funds be replaced?
> > > >
> > > > Valete optime,
> > > >
> > > > V Rutilia
> > > >
> > >
> >
>


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64974 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: We Care About Nova Roma
SALVE GRAECE!

--- On Tue, 5/5/09, gualterus_graecus <waltms1@...> wrote:
As for cooperating with Lentulus, sure, I'm certainly open to that, but I don't see why I need to wait for anyone else to put up scholarly material (with the proper OKs). I think to an extent individual initiative is missing in NR. This is also why I didn't go through official channels to get my journal idea going because, frankly, there's too much bureaucracy and I know I can do things more efficiently and faster on my own initiative.>>>
Correct.  Initiative is what NR need and you demonstrated that.
VALE BENE,
T. Iulius Sabinus

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64975 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: a. d. III Nonas Maias: Hercules and His Labors
M. Moravius Piscinus cultoribus Deorum et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Hercules virtutem in nos addat.

Hodie est ante diem III Nonas Maias; haec dies comitialis est. Idem sidus pluviam significat.

"Hercules, Founder of our city, You who are called Alcidus, in whose footsteps we now reside on this hallowed earth, avert the threatening storms from our land." ~ Silius Italicus Punica 1.505-7

Whever the Gods have walked upon the earth, in Their footsteps, as it were, a numen has remained. Such places may be recognized by the unsuaul lushness of vegetation, the sweetness of the water from its spring, the variety of animals and birds, or the majesty of its vision. The footsteps of the Gods are such places in Nature that naturally evoke awe in us. Hercules, more than most, was said to have traveled around the world, building altars in such locations, and in the process leaving some foot-prints of His own. An altar, enclosed in a short wall, perhaps with a column on which the image of a God or Goddess was posed was called a fanum (pl. fana). "To build a fanum," they say, "is to found a city," and thus Hercules was credited with founding cities throughout the Mediterranean region. At Rome, Hercules was attributed with having built the Ara Maxima that He used to worshipped Jupiter with rituals taught to Him by Carmentis.

The Labors of Hercules

"O Hercules, energetic Alcidean, unwearied after so many labors, so they recall, even so You laid aside Your cares and made delightful play with a tender girl, having forgotten the Nemean lion, and also the Erymanthian boar. What should come afterward? Twisting spindles with Your thumbs, biting smooth the rough threads in Your mouth. Lydian Omphale beat you for repeatedly knotting and breaking the thread with Your rough hands. Often she would lead You as one of her spinning maidens dressed in flowing robes. Your knotty club together with the lion's skin was thrown down to the ground, and Amor danced upon them with light feet. Who would have thought that would come about when as a babe You strangled monstrous serpents with hands that could barely grasp, or when You swiftly cut off the heads of the Hydra as each grew back again? or conquered the savage steeds of Diomede, or when alone You fought the three brothers who shared a common body and contended with six hands?" ~ Anomynous, Elegy to Maecenus 1.57-68

Having overcomes such labors, Hercules, after Jupiter alone, was the most popular God in Italia and Hispania, called upon to aid people in all situations.

"O Hercules, to whom twelve labors was given, help me, I pray, since you are witness to the accusations made against me." ~ P. Ovidius Naso, Metamorphoses 15.39-40

"Oh that by some accident I would discover an urn full of money! as it did for him who, having found a treasure, bought that very ground he tilled before in the capacity of an hired servant, enriched by Hercules' being his friend." ~ P. Horatius Flaccus, Sermones 2.6

Then, of course with the Romans, Hercules was invoked in games of chance:

"He threw a most losing cast. I took up the dice, and invoked Hercules as my genial patron; I threw a first-rate cast, and pledged him in a bumping cup; in return he drank it off, reclined his head, and fell fast asleep." ~ T. Maccius Plautus, Curculio 358

Tali, or knuckle bones, have only four sides that are marked with pips. The "most losing cast" was the "Volturii quattor," or "Four Vultures," thought to have been four ones, comparable to casting a pair of snake eyes. The f"irst-rate cast" was named after Venus, "Venereus iactus." This was a throw of 2, 3, 4, and 5. As it was by this throw that the Romans chose the King of the Feast, it received the name of "Basilicus," or "the king's throw."

Hercules, as the model of male virtue, was invoked most often as a deity to ensure the future of the family by promoting male fertility. Not unexpectedly He was invoked for athletic competitions, and also Hercules was invoked to join in dances since dancing in public was associated with the male virtue of worshipping the Gods.

"Hail, Hercules, true son of Jove, an added Glory for the Gods are you. Come now, and dance at your holy rites with skillful feet." ~ P. Vergilius Maro, Aeneid 8.301-2


Our thought for the day is from Stobaeus, Ethical Sentences 3:

"Be persuaded that things of a laborious nature contribute more than pleasures to virtue."
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64976 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
I I regularly spend 30-50 for each Classics-related books, sometimes much
more, sometimes a little less. I'd be glad to pay extra for Nova Roma taxes,
especially if Nova Roma would do more in terms of tangible services.

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From: "Timothy or Stephen Gallagher" <spqr753@...>
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 12:37 AM
To: "Nova-Roma" <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA

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> Salvete
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> I pay
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> $25 for my county genealogy society dues
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> $35-60 for National genealogy group
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> $ 60 for a surname group membership
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> $150 for Ancestry.com
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> I can spend anywhere from $8.00 to $500.00(never have) for a genealogy
> book
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> Did spend $60.00 on one such book this year.
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> And this is just off the top of my head lots more.
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> How may of us have bought
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> 1 book on Rome in the last 12 months?
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> 5 books on Rome in the last 12 months?
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> 10 books on Rome in the last 12 months?
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> $16.00 MAX NR Tax???
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> Valete
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> Paulinus
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> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> From: waltms1@...
> Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 05:25:04 +0000
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
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> Salve Julia,
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> OK, so let's ask her how she came up with $60 and let's judge how
> reasonable it is!
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> Vale,
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> Gualterus
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> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...>
> wrote:
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>> Salve Gaulterus,
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>> Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who
>> neglected to make the concerted effort.
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>> Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are
>> thinking along the same lines.
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>> Vale,
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>> Julia
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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64977 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: so just how did the Senate vote
The Senate stopped voting around the time the tribunes called an intercessio
on the Censor's edict.

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From: "wuffa2001" <magewuffa@...>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 11:49 PM
To: <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] so just how did the Senate vote

> Salvete
>
> so as far as I am aware the Senate stoped voteing on the stuff there are
> going to last tues? it now the next monday,
> if they are still in the meeting ok, if not why have we not gotten a
> report on what who voted how?
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> TRIBS?
>
> Valete
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> MCF
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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64978 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salve,

I don't see where on that page it distinguishes between end of April and end of Oct. numbers.

Plus, what was the number of assidui in 2005?

Finally, how many capite censi actually do anything in NR? I suspect most are dead wood. If a poll were set today and run for a month to with the question "Please vote yes if you read this poll" how many do you think would respond? I suspect not many more than the # of assidui. We should run this experiment to get a more realistic sense of the active user base.

Vale,

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
>
> SALVE GRAECE!
>  
> The current 188 assidui is the number corresponding of the first deadline for taxes payment, at 31st May. The total number of assidui of a specific year is known at the end of the second deadline, at 31st of October.
> If someone takes a look on the history record of these pages:
> http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2760_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2761_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2762_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> he will be surprised to not find significant differences among NR assidui number at both deadlines: end of April (~180) and end of October (~230).
>  
> How Agricola pointed out, capite censi are citizens, too.
>  
> If in 2005, based of the Census report, NR had 790 active  citizens + 184 probationary citizens, today NR has 994 active citizens + 170 probationary citizens.
>  
> In the last four year NR citizens number is not decreasing but with very small steps it increasing. That is good thing.
>  
> VALE BENE,
> T. Iulius Sabinus
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> "Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius
>
> --- On Tue, 5/5/09, gualterus_graecus <waltms1@...> wrote:
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> From: gualterus_graecus <waltms1@...>
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 6:56 AM
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> To be fair, the amount of precision you're requesting is completely overkill for a shrinking organization of 188 members which had been in the many hundreds in years past. How long do you want to keep us stuck in committee planning out all of those contingencies? I'm not sure NR has that much time left before the count of dues paying members goes so low that savings will need to be tapped simply to survive.
>
> -Gualterus
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > L. Julia Aquila V. Enodiae Rutiliae omnibusque S.P.D.
> >
> > In reading your diatribe, in message #64613, it appears to be an independent and incomplete plan based on the desires of one person rather than a well thought out plan in the interest of the respublica.
> > It also appears to be the work of someone who has little faith in the respublica and the citizens of Nova Roma.
> > Not one us is "special" enough to think that that the work borne of an evening's contemplation will be embraced by every person who reads it.
> > That post, in message #64613, could be interpreted as delivered with a pompous and haughty attitude aka condescending towards the very citizens of Nova Roma.
> > It could be perceived as an insult to the citizens of our respublica that you believe you know what is best, in message #64613.
> > How dare you say that "If each & every citizen/member of Nova Roma is not capable of bringing in $60 in NEW money then this organization does not deserve to survive."
> >
> > That is one of the most elitist statements I have heard to date.
> >
> > Nova Roma citizens take note.
> >
> > Had I behaved thusly never would I have had any success in the business world, be it writing and attaining grants or successfully administrating non-profit organizations.
> > We can not work for the respublica independently, for what *one* person thinks is best.
> > Without the input of our fellow citizens your proposal is worth more to the recycler who will pay you for the shredded paper then it is to the Nova Roma.
> > So as a citizen of Nova Roma I have questions of you, V Enodia Rutilia, who on your own created a plan to fill Nova Roma's coffers. I will offer you the benefit of the doubt and not assert that these numbers are arbitrary or not well thought out... for the moment.
> >
> > Let us begin:
> > How did you come to the decision that Nova Roma will only survive if it brings in US$10,000?
> > How did you come to the time constraint of 7 months?
> > Where is your business plan?
> > Where are your projections?
> > Where are you financial forecasts?
> > How did you arrive at the sum of $55 or, "let's be generous and round it up to" US$60?
> > Does this reflect just US taxpayers or does it include or European taxpayers?
> > Have you considered the GNP or Minimun wage of various countries?
> > Tax allocation?
> > Tax burden?
> > What is your tax system based on? CIA factbook? Big Mac?
> > Or is it Better Homes and Gardens? NRA? NY Post?
> > What is the tax ratio? PPP?
> > What is the profit ratio?
> > Will your proposed tax cause undue burdens?
> > What is the incentive to pay such a tax?
> > What if it backfires?
> > Who will shoulder the burden?
> > Where is your research?
> > Where is your data? Your sources? The references?
> > What of extraordinary taxation? Merchants tax? Unique taxes? Fees? Percentages?
> > State, City and Federal taxes?
> > Have you done the proper research and studies to determine why membership is down?
> > What do you propose for retention? Have you done the research, discussed the solutions? What kind of incentives, what kind of motivations? Threats? Nova Roma does not deserve to survive if the citizens do not pay $60 in taxes?
> >
> > I believe this is enough... for now.
> > I, and my fellow ccitizens await your answers.
> >
> > Vale, et valete
> >
> > L. Julia Aquila
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "enodia2002" <walkyr@> wrote:
> > >
> > > V Rutilia L Iuliae Aquilae
> > >
> > > I refer you to my original post in this thread #64613 for some ideas on how to refill the coffers. Clearly, trying to raise $60 in new money for NR by the end of the year is too much to ask of the dwindling membership given the response.
> > >
> > > Your patronizing attitude does you little credit. I did not make the comments without thought or experience.
> > >
> > > Perhaps, however, this is an opportunity for our candidates for curule aedile to weigh in with how they would take on the project.
> > >
> > > V Rutilia
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@ > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > L. Julia Aquila V. Rituliae Enodariae S.P.D.
> > > >
> > > > V. Enodia, please allow me to ask you these questions;
> > > > What solution do you have to refill Nova Roma's coffers?
> > > > What purpose do you envision for these monies?
> > > > How do you plan to go about this work?
> > > > Those are difficult questions to answer; the reason for this is that the word "you" in each question, must be replaced with the word "we."
> > > > I would not insult you by expecting an answer to these questions that take much forethought and deliberation.
> > > > I know, as my fellow reasonable citizens know, this will not be the work of one woman or one man; it will be the work of the citizens of Nova Roma working together in unity towards unified objectives.
> > > > These questions must be posed to "we" the people and citizens of Nova Roma, Enodia.
> > > > The collective unified citizens of Nova Roma.
> > > > It will take many hours of planning, many hours of discussions, many different stages of research and planning.
> > > > It will take consultation with specialists such as law, financial, public relations, citizen relations etc. it will take a good business plan that pulls it all together even before implementation.
> > > > Rome was not built in a day neither will Nova Roma be built in a day.
> > > > We must have a good foundation.
> > > > Perhaps a better question would be, how do we build a strong foundation?
> > > > We are a young entity, even though we have been here for over a decade we have just graduated from an "ole boy's club" or if you don't like that term, a special interest club. We are wet behind the ears, we are just learning, we have a lot of past mistakes made earlier in Nova Roma's history that need to be reconsidered and examined. These are no one's fault, they are growing pains and it is part of the process in any small enterprise, social, cultural, non-profit or business and we must work together to overcome this, not against one another.
> > > > We must all go forward shoulder to shoulder and work for a common goal.
> > > > Our Citizens.
> > > > Our Culture.
> > > > Our Respublica.
> > > > Our Nova Roma.
> > > >
> > > > Cúrá ut valéas atque di vos incolumes custodiant
> > > >
> > > > L. Julia Aquila
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "enodia2002" <walkyr@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Salvete!
> > > > >
> > > > > All of the accomplishments that have been listed are wonderful and should certainly be celebrated!
> > > > >
> > > > > Let me ask you this: once Nova Roma has spent all of the funds it has promised scholarships, MMP, JSTOR, conventi, etc., how will those funds be replaced?
> > > > >
> > > > > Valete optime,
> > > > >
> > > > > V Rutilia
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64979 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Lentulus Gualtero sal.


>>> As for cooperating with Lentulus, sure, I'm certainly open to that, but
I don't see why I need to wait for anyone else to put up scholarly material (with the proper OKs). <<<


As M. Lucretius said, you don't have to wait: you can place your articles on the website in this very moment. Cooperation will be important when someone else also starts working on the same project you had started, and a coordination through a project team will be not only beneficial but necessary, too.

I am not sure about my level of English, I mostly learned the language in Nova Roma, by reading the e-mails: this is why I am too shy to write too long English articles totally from my own. I usually re-work articles taken from Smith's or other sources. Of course, these old sources always need updates to modern scholarly researches, but as a start point to further editing they are good.

If I would be sure the English I use is acceptable in high quality articles, I would wrote much more articles.


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64980 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] My endorsements for election candidates
Cn. Lentulus custos candidatus C. Curio s. p. d.


Thank you for your votes, Saturnine! Real life meetings are the one sole opportunity to know each other *really*. If elected, I will not disappoint you, or anybody who placed his/her confidence in me.

Vale!
Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus
candidate for CUSTOS


--- Mar 5/5/09, C. Curius Saturninus <c.curius@...> ha scritto:
Da: C. Curius Saturninus <c.curius@...>


Custos: Gn. Cornelius Lentulus
And last, but certainly not least, I support Gn. Cornelius Lentulus. I have been in contact with for some time and I met him in person last Summer in Dacia, and I can assure you that I could recommend him for any position. He has the skills and dedication needed in this position. He is trustworthy, polite, kind, absolutely honest and romanitas is strong in him. Please vote for Gn. Cornelius Lentulus!

And remember, it's important to vote now, even if you wouldn't agree with me about the best candidates.

Valete,

C. Curius Saturninus
(Mikko Sillanpää)

Rector Academia Thules ad Studia Romana Antiqua et Nova
Senator - Legatus Pro Praetore Provinciae Thules

e-mail: c.curius@academiath ules.org
www.academiathules. org
thule.novaroma. org


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64981 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Salve and good morning, good afternoon or good evening,

Our selection for this hour is from the Satires of Juvenal:

Satire II: Hypocrites are Intolerable
I get an itch to run off beyond the Sarmatians and the frozen sea,
every time those men who pretend to be old-time paragons of virtue
and live an orgy, dare to spout something about morals. (2.1-3)
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64982 From: Titus Iulius Sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
SALVE!

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "gualterus_graecus" <waltms1@...> wrote:

> I don't see where on that page it distinguishes between end of April and end of Oct. numbers.>>>

I was under the impression you know how to check the history of a page. Anyway here are:
For 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/6p363d
One must count them but are: 167 assidui.
For 2008:
http://tinyurl.com/d2auox
Here the number is listed anytime: 197 assidui.
For 2009:
http://tinyurl.com/c862g3
The number is listed, too: 169 assidui(but for this year the relevant number is 176 because I know Livia finished uploading the names of the assidui on 1st of May due a technical problem).
Therefore, at the end of the first deadline, the medium number is ~180 assidui.

> Plus, what was the number of assidui in 2005?>>>

In 2005 the total number of assidui was 238.


> Finally, how many capite censi actually do anything in NR? I suspect most are dead wood.>>>

Anyone participate in NR when and with what she/he can. I'm not fan of asking people about what they do in NR because that is sensible point and depends of many objective variables as: time availability, knowledge, skills, financial resources and so on; and many subjective variables as: passion, dedication, motivation and so on.

>If a poll were set today and run for a month to with the question "Please vote yes if you read this poll" how many do you think would respond? I suspect not many more than the # of assidui. We should run this experiment to get a more realistic sense of the active user base.>>>

The poll is good tool but relevant only for this list. Many NR citizens are active in other lists or in the provincial lists. As time I'm member of 50 I know about what I talk.

When it comes about NR lists, I have the same opinion with Equitius Cato. This moment NR is engaged in too many lists and not all of them are so productive. Because that the general effort is dissipated and in some cases wasted.

VALE BENE,
T. Iulius Sabinus

> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@> wrote:
> > The current 188 assidui is the number corresponding of the first deadline for taxes payment, at 31st May. The total number of assidui of a specific year is known at the end of the second deadline, at 31st of October.
> > If someone takes a look on the history record of these pages:
> > http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2760_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> > http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2761_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> > http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2762_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> > he will be surprised to not find significant differences among NR assidui number at both deadlines: end of April (~180) and end of October (~230).
> >  
> > How Agricola pointed out, capite censi are citizens, too.
> >  
> > If in 2005, based of the Census report, NR had 790 active  citizens + 184 probationary citizens, today NR has 994 active citizens + 170 probationary citizens.
> >  
> > In the last four year NR citizens number is not decreasing but with very small steps it increasing. That is good thing.
> >  
> > VALE BENE,
> > T. Iulius Sabinus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64983 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Vale Sabine,

Ah, right, I didn't think of checking the wiki edit history.

And yes, my poll suggestion would apply only to this list, but I suspect most people active in NR read this list at least once a month and I can't think of any other high volume NR list that would have a completely different base of active people.

Ultimately, though, even if the # of assidui comes up this year to what it was last year, that's still not any growth. And, really, for an organization that has been around a decade, ~200 paying members is simply unacceptable.

Despite all of the individual positive things going on, I still strongly hold to my opinion that NR is failing in its mission.

Vale,

Gualterus


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Titus Iulius Sabinus" <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
>
> SALVE!
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "gualterus_graecus" <waltms1@> wrote:
>
> > I don't see where on that page it distinguishes between end of April and end of Oct. numbers.>>>
>
> I was under the impression you know how to check the history of a page. Anyway here are:
> For 2007:
> http://tinyurl.com/6p363d
> One must count them but are: 167 assidui.
> For 2008:
> http://tinyurl.com/d2auox
> Here the number is listed anytime: 197 assidui.
> For 2009:
> http://tinyurl.com/c862g3
> The number is listed, too: 169 assidui(but for this year the relevant number is 176 because I know Livia finished uploading the names of the assidui on 1st of May due a technical problem).
> Therefore, at the end of the first deadline, the medium number is ~180 assidui.
>
> > Plus, what was the number of assidui in 2005?>>>
>
> In 2005 the total number of assidui was 238.
>
>
> > Finally, how many capite censi actually do anything in NR? I suspect most are dead wood.>>>
>
> Anyone participate in NR when and with what she/he can. I'm not fan of asking people about what they do in NR because that is sensible point and depends of many objective variables as: time availability, knowledge, skills, financial resources and so on; and many subjective variables as: passion, dedication, motivation and so on.
>
> >If a poll were set today and run for a month to with the question "Please vote yes if you read this poll" how many do you think would respond? I suspect not many more than the # of assidui. We should run this experiment to get a more realistic sense of the active user base.>>>
>
> The poll is good tool but relevant only for this list. Many NR citizens are active in other lists or in the provincial lists. As time I'm member of 50 I know about what I talk.
>
> When it comes about NR lists, I have the same opinion with Equitius Cato. This moment NR is engaged in too many lists and not all of them are so productive. Because that the general effort is dissipated and in some cases wasted.
>
> VALE BENE,
> T. Iulius Sabinus
>
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@> wrote:
> > > The current 188 assidui is the number corresponding of the first deadline for taxes payment, at 31st May. The total number of assidui of a specific year is known at the end of the second deadline, at 31st of October.
> > > If someone takes a look on the history record of these pages:
> > > http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2760_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> > > http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2761_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> > > http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Nova_Roman_taxpayers_2762_A.U.C_%28Nova_Roma%29%c2%a0%c2%a0
> > > he will be surprised to not find significant differences among NR assidui number at both deadlines: end of April (~180) and end of October (~230).
> > >  
> > > How Agricola pointed out, capite censi are citizens, too.
> > >  
> > > If in 2005, based of the Census report, NR had 790 active  citizens + 184 probationary citizens, today NR has 994 active citizens + 170 probationary citizens.
> > >  
> > > In the last four year NR citizens number is not decreasing but with very small steps it increasing. That is good thing.
> > >  
> > > VALE BENE,
> > > T. Iulius Sabinus
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64984 From: galerius_of_rome Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Intercessio!
Ex officio Tribunis Plebis Appius Galerius Aurelianus

On request of the Praetores Gaeneus Equitius Marinus and Publius Memmius Albucius,I pronounce a veto, of the intercessio, brought by my collegue in the Tribunate, Guis Vipsanius Aggripa.Though I support the freedom of speech, I do feel there is a responsible action incumbant on the individual as well.As an example, we do not have the freedom to shout fire, in a crowded theatre, or to slander or libel others in a public forum, such as the Ml of Nova Roma.Also it is not exceptable in my opinion, to usurp the job of the moderators, in managing said forum.

I site the Lex Octavia de Seromone lll, in suppert of my case." The Praetores are empowered to create and enforce policies of acceptable behavior in the public fora."

Appius Galerius Aurelianus
Tribunis et Plebis
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64985 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Call for Papers
Salvete!

Just a friendly reminder of my call for papers. :) You can contact me at waltms1 (at) yahoo (dot) com. The working title of the journal is "Journal of Ancient Mediterranean Reconstructionism". Topics can be on any aspect of ancient life that does or may impact reconstructionist efforts. The scope involves the entire ancient Mediterranean and lands that have fallen under the influence of cultures therefrom. This offers a fair amount of flexibility given the extent of the Hellenistic kingdoms and Roman Empire.

Types of submissions:

Regular article: 10+ pages (although, something around 20 pages or more is encouraged).

Short article/note: 1-9 pages. Tackles some narrow issue and probably easier to write for those who aren't familiar with a sufficient amount of secondary literature for writing a regular article.

review article: a well informed review of a book or long article.

The topics can be historical, philological, anthropological or practical in orientation. Examples: A study of how Roman law developed into Ius Commune and what this might say about modern adaptations of Roman law (historical); a fresh translation and edition of a Latin, Greek, etc prayer accompanied by linguistic and historical commentary (philological); the psychology of religious reconstructionism, comparing and contrasting it with more eclectic efforts (anthropological); a new take on substitutions for ingredients in neo-Roman cuisine (practical).

All articles must be scholarly in nature, taking into account the relevant primary and secondary literature on the subject. All sources must be properly cited. The style to be used is the SBL (Society of Biblical Literature) style, which is a mutation of the Chicago Manual of Style.

Any suggestions/comments on any of the above are welcome!

Valete,

M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64986 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Call for Referees
Salvete,

I'm still looking to expand the group of referees for my journal. If you have a master's (MA/MPhil/qualifying Licentiate--if the L. was 5-6 years with a thesis, it counts) or PhD in Classics or a related field (Ancient Philosophy, NELC, etc) and would be willing to referee blinded copies of articles, please let me know! Contact me at: waltms1 (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Valete,

Gualterus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64987 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Can you please explain just how did my post equate to yelling FIRE in a crowded theater?

And unfortunately for the post - the truth is a defense to libel and slander.

Vale,

Sulla

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "galerius_of_rome" <galerius_of_rome@...> wrote:
>
> Ex officio Tribunis Plebis Appius Galerius Aurelianus
>
> On request of the Praetores Gaeneus Equitius Marinus and Publius Memmius Albucius,I pronounce a veto, of the intercessio, brought by my collegue in the Tribunate, Guis Vipsanius Aggripa.Though I support the freedom of speech, I do feel there is a responsible action incumbant on the individual as well.As an example, we do not have the freedom to shout fire, in a crowded theatre, or to slander or libel others in a public forum, such as the Ml of Nova Roma.Also it is not exceptable in my opinion, to usurp the job of the moderators, in managing said forum.
>
> I site the Lex Octavia de Seromone lll, in suppert of my case." The Praetores are empowered to create and enforce policies of acceptable behavior in the public fora."
>
> Appius Galerius Aurelianus
> Tribunis et Plebis
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64988 From: Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Ave Aquilia;

On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 12:19 AM, L Julia Aquila wrote:
>
> Salve Gaulterus,
>
> Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who neglected
> to make the concerted effort.
>
> Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are
> thinking along the same lines.
>
> Vale,
>
> Julia
>

I know Gualterus can speak for himself, but I'd like to speak to the
point, if I may?

Rutilia's proposal was that Nova Roma find a way to raise US $60 per
Cives, from outside sources, not to raise taxes.

My understanding of the point. . .an organization that is functioning
well, has a strong focus and good, solid projects, can gain
sponsorships, donations, grants from those who are not (primarily)
members of the organization.

benedicte - Venator
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64989 From: Lyn Dowling Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Vivat Nova Roma

Salvete Quirites

Imagine, if you will, being away from a nation/organization/group of people – use whatever noun suits you – for several weeks because of unforeseen circumstances (complications from simple surgery, plus illness in the family) to find a mailbox closed by your Internet provider because of overcrowding. It takes you ages to sort through the correspondence, after which you discover that by far the largest volume came from that nation/organization/group of people about which you care so deeply, and it seems utterly hell-bent on self-destruction. Your mailbox has been shut down largely because of petty bickering.

If you step back and see it from the perspective of one who has been away, it appears as absurd as a Plautus ponce.

I understand that to be Roman is to debate, to argue, to dispute, sometimes in the most raucous, even offensive, ways. We are the heirs of those who once dumped ordure on the heads of elected officials, regularly accused candidates of the most repellant of vices and allowed the state to humiliate the very heroes it created. We are the spiritual sons and daughters of a man who killed his brother for having leapt over a wall.

That is the way Romans once behaved. It is our heritage.

But so are broad-mindedness, diversity of ideas and culture, thoughtfulness, fairness and absolute devotion to the spirit of the law and the mos maiorem. Those things may differ, though not too much, because this is not Roma, but Nova Roma.

Still, “spirit” is the operative word here, and the spirit we need is of understanding, conciliation and whatever other virtues it takes to unite our people and make Nova Roma vital, functional and entirely legal.

We need leaders who will listen to the Senate and people and then act accordingly, and I can think of no one who fits that description better than my friend the priest of Concordia – the perfect patron in this time of peril -- Cnaeus Cornelius Lentulus. I shall vote for him as custos. I shall not vote for any hate-slinger or name-caller.

I understand that certain laws must be adhered to in order to keep Nova Roma upright and functional. I also understand that although name-calling and accusation-making may have been the way of some of our fathers, Rome functioned better when these things were left at the curial doors in favor of unity and  . . . concord. So will Nova Roma.

It is time stop the sniping, friends; this is no rock and roll newsgroup. Let’s consider that which unites us and move on from there.

Finally, I offer sincerest apologies to Cnaeus Iulius Caesar and everyone else herein for having been unable to carry out my duties as scriba, responsibilities I take quite seriously indeed. Mea maxima culpa.

Valete omnes

L. Aemilia Mamerca

Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64990 From: Matt Hucke Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
> I site the Lex Octavia de Seromone lll, in suppert of my case." The Praetores
> are empowered to create and enforce policies of acceptable behavior
> in the public fora."

As the author of that lex, I absolutely condemn the citing of it as an excuse
to justify quashing dissenting opinions. That was never the intent... I never
imagined that we'd have such a trigger-happy praetor.

M. Octavius Gracchus.

--
Matt Hucke (hucke@...), programmer.
author, Graveyards of Illinois - http://graveyards.com/
CYNICO.NET - hosting from $8.33/month; domains $13 - http://cynico.net/
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64991 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salvete,

That's right, Rutilia made it clear that it wasn't about raising taxes.

And, Julia, as for all of the planning you recommended, really, if it can be done in two weeks, why doesn't someone start now, and why hasn't it been done already all of these years? Indeed, why don't you and Rutilia get together and do it all now?

Vale,

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator <famila.ulleria.venii@...> wrote:
>
> Ave Aquilia;
>
> On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 12:19 AM, L Julia Aquila wrote:
> >
> > Salve Gaulterus,
> >
> > Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who neglected
> > to make the concerted effort.
> >
> > Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are
> > thinking along the same lines.
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Julia
> >
>
> I know Gualterus can speak for himself, but I'd like to speak to the
> point, if I may?
>
> Rutilia's proposal was that Nova Roma find a way to raise US $60 per
> Cives, from outside sources, not to raise taxes.
>
> My understanding of the point. . .an organization that is functioning
> well, has a strong focus and good, solid projects, can gain
> sponsorships, donations, grants from those who are not (primarily)
> members of the organization.
>
> benedicte - Venator
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64992 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Cato Octavio Graccho sal.

Salve.

Well, you don't need to worry as the Constitution overrides a lex anyways. And the Constitution is pretty clear on this point. I will repeat my argument:

As the reason for the praetors putting Sulla on moderation Albucius gave that he (Sulla) forwarded a post:

"that contained, at this time, inexact and potentially slander and
libel informations. [sic]"

It is not within the authority of the praetura to judge if a message contains "libel" or "slander". The praetura cannot bring a charge of "libel" or "slander" against a citizen; only an individual who is the subject of those acts can, and only if they choose to do so. And only a court of Nova Roman law can decide if these charges are true.

The praetura does not have the right to decide if information is "inexact"; plenty of verifiably false information is passed along here on a regular basis, and is usually corrected by one person or another as necessary. Even if something *is* "inexact", that does not give the praetura the right to silence a citizen.

The Constitution says that all speech "regardless of content" is protected, the sole exception being speech which causes a "clear and imminent danger to the Republic".

This Forum precludes the last by its rider: "The opinions expressed in this forum, unless specifically stated otherwise, are the opinions of the individual poster", so an opinion posted here cannot be held as a "clear and imminent danger to the Republic".

The praetura cannot act as judge, jury, and executioner; this is not
"reasonable" moderation, it is a violation of the citizens' right under the Constitution.


Vale,

Cato

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Matt Hucke <hucke@...> wrote:
>
>
> > I site the Lex Octavia de Seromone lll, in suppert of my case." The Praetores
> > are empowered to create and enforce policies of acceptable behavior
> > in the public fora."
>
> As the author of that lex, I absolutely condemn the citing of it as an excuse
> to justify quashing dissenting opinions. That was never the intent... I never
> imagined that we'd have such a trigger-happy praetor.
>
> M. Octavius Gracchus.
>
> --
> Matt Hucke (hucke@...), programmer.
> author, Graveyards of Illinois - http://graveyards.com/
> CYNICO.NET - hosting from $8.33/month; domains $13 - http://cynico.net/
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64993 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: We Care About Nova Roma
Salve Lentule,

Yes, you're right about coordinating with those who would want to edit them. So far all of my articles have been on the Sod. Graeciae wiki and of sufficiently obscure topic (consisting of my own research) that no one has touched any of them.

As for English grammar, I wouldn't mind editing pages for good grammar, syntax and style.

Vale,

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Cn. Cornelius Lentulus" <cn_corn_lent@...> wrote:
>
> Lentulus Gualtero sal.
>
>
> >>> As for cooperating with Lentulus, sure, I'm certainly open to that, but
> I don't see why I need to wait for anyone else to put up scholarly
> material (with the proper OKs). <<<
>
>
> As M. Lucretius said, you don't have to wait: you can place your articles on the website in this very moment. Cooperation will be important when someone else also starts working on the same project you had started, and a coordination through a project team will be not only beneficial but necessary, too.
>
> I am not sure about my level of English, I mostly learned the language in Nova Roma, by reading the e-mails: this is why I am too shy to write too long English articles totally from my own. I usually re-work articles taken from Smith's or other sources. Of course, these old sources always need updates to modern scholarly researches, but as a start point to further editing they are good.
>
> If I would be sure the English I use is acceptable in high quality articles, I would wrote much more articles.
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64994 From: deciusiunius Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Salve Octavi,

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Matt Hucke <hucke@...> wrote:
>
>
> > I site the Lex Octavia de Seromone lll, in suppert of my case." The Praetores
> > are empowered to create and enforce policies of acceptable behavior
> > in the public fora."
>
> As the author of that lex, I absolutely condemn the citing of it as an excuse
> to justify quashing dissenting opinions. That was never the intent... I never
> imagined that we'd have such a trigger-happy praetor.

Well, it's two vetoes to one anyway so the moderation is canceled. Any further moderation at this point in violation of the vetoes would be illegal.

Vale,

Palladius
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64995 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Vivat Nova Roma
Salve Mamerca,

sorry about your problems. I'm glad to see you back here, and to see that you take the situation with humour.
For those of us who were not away it was not always so easy to view the situation with emotional detachment.
A while ago I realized that I was taking all this too seriously. Luckily meeting with real NR cives in Rome helped put things in perspective, and I realized I should lighten up.
After all, whatever happens, nobody is going to die because of it, least of all Nova Roma itself, which survived worse crises.
So all this overdramatization of the situation is really just ridiculous.

Optime vale,
Livia

P.S: I suggest you create a new email account just for NR.

>
> Salvete Quirites
>
> Imagine, if you will, being away from a nation/organization/group of people
> - use whatever noun suits you - for several weeks because of unforeseen
> circumstances (complications from simple surgery, plus illness in the
> family) to find a mailbox closed by your Internet provider because of
> overcrowding. It takes you ages to sort through the correspondence, after
> which you discover that by far the largest volume came from that
> nation/organization/group of people about which you care so deeply, and it
> seems utterly hell-bent on self-destruction. Your mailbox has been shut down
> largely because of petty bickering.
>
> If you step back and see it from the perspective of one who has been away,
> it appears as absurd as a Plautus ponce.
>
> I understand that to be Roman is to debate, to argue, to dispute, sometimes
> in the most raucous, even offensive, ways. We are the heirs of those who
> once dumped ordure on the heads of elected officials, regularly accused
> candidates of the most repellant of vices and allowed the state to humiliate
> the very heroes it created. We are the spiritual sons and daughters of a man
> who killed his brother for having leapt over a wall.
>
> That is the way Romans once behaved. It is our heritage.
>
> But so are broad-mindedness, diversity of ideas and culture, thoughtfulness,
> fairness and absolute devotion to the spirit of the law and the mos maiorem.
> Those things may differ, though not too much, because this is not Roma, but
> Nova Roma.
>
> Still, "spirit" is the operative word here, and the spirit we need is of
> understanding, conciliation and whatever other virtues it takes to unite our
> people and make Nova Roma vital, functional and entirely legal.
>
> We need leaders who will listen to the Senate and people and then act
> accordingly, and I can think of no one who fits that description better than
> my friend the priest of Concordia - the perfect patron in this time of peril
> -- Cnaeus Cornelius Lentulus. I shall vote for him as custos. I shall not
> vote for any hate-slinger or name-caller.
>
> I understand that certain laws must be adhered to in order to keep Nova Roma
> upright and functional. I also understand that although name-calling and
> accusation-making may have been the way of some of our fathers, Rome
> functioned better when these things were left at the curial doors in favor
> of unity and . . . concord. So will Nova Roma.
>
> It is time stop the sniping, friends; this is no rock and roll newsgroup.
> Let's consider that which unites us and move on from there.
>
> Finally, I offer sincerest apologies to Cnaeus Iulius Caesar and everyone
> else herein for having been unable to carry out my duties as scriba,
> responsibilities I take quite seriously indeed. Mea maxima culpa.
>
> Valete omnes
>
> L. Aemilia Mamerca
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64996 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Vivat Nova Roma
So you will vote for someone who has illegally moderated and determined topics as off-topic which is in violation of the constitution? Interesting. How unRoman or should I say how un-NovaRoman.

We are living in a Dominate. Not a Republic - good to know.

Vale,

Sulla


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Lyn Dowling" <ldowling@...> wrote:
>
> Salvete Quirites
>
> Imagine, if you will, being away from a nation/organization/group of people
> - use whatever noun suits you - for several weeks because of unforeseen
> circumstances (complications from simple surgery, plus illness in the
> family) to find a mailbox closed by your Internet provider because of
> overcrowding. It takes you ages to sort through the correspondence, after
> which you discover that by far the largest volume came from that
> nation/organization/group of people about which you care so deeply, and it
> seems utterly hell-bent on self-destruction. Your mailbox has been shut down
> largely because of petty bickering.
>
> If you step back and see it from the perspective of one who has been away,
> it appears as absurd as a Plautus ponce.
>
> I understand that to be Roman is to debate, to argue, to dispute, sometimes
> in the most raucous, even offensive, ways. We are the heirs of those who
> once dumped ordure on the heads of elected officials, regularly accused
> candidates of the most repellant of vices and allowed the state to humiliate
> the very heroes it created. We are the spiritual sons and daughters of a man
> who killed his brother for having leapt over a wall.
>
> That is the way Romans once behaved. It is our heritage.
>
> But so are broad-mindedness, diversity of ideas and culture, thoughtfulness,
> fairness and absolute devotion to the spirit of the law and the mos maiorem.
> Those things may differ, though not too much, because this is not Roma, but
> Nova Roma.
>
> Still, "spirit" is the operative word here, and the spirit we need is of
> understanding, conciliation and whatever other virtues it takes to unite our
> people and make Nova Roma vital, functional and entirely legal.
>
> We need leaders who will listen to the Senate and people and then act
> accordingly, and I can think of no one who fits that description better than
> my friend the priest of Concordia - the perfect patron in this time of peril
> -- Cnaeus Cornelius Lentulus. I shall vote for him as custos. I shall not
> vote for any hate-slinger or name-caller.
>
> I understand that certain laws must be adhered to in order to keep Nova Roma
> upright and functional. I also understand that although name-calling and
> accusation-making may have been the way of some of our fathers, Rome
> functioned better when these things were left at the curial doors in favor
> of unity and . . . concord. So will Nova Roma.
>
> It is time stop the sniping, friends; this is no rock and roll newsgroup.
> Let's consider that which unites us and move on from there.
>
> Finally, I offer sincerest apologies to Cnaeus Iulius Caesar and everyone
> else herein for having been unable to carry out my duties as scriba,
> responsibilities I take quite seriously indeed. Mea maxima culpa.
>
> Valete omnes
>
> L. Aemilia Mamerca
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64997 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Ave,

This is precisely why NR's system is failing. Why we have had a nearly 22% reduction of revenue and the previous consuls and other magistrates who have led NR to leave. This is why the author of the ills that plague NR ( the Leges Salica) left NR. This is why you, yourself left NR because the laws you wrote are being totally misused in a way never intended. At least you are here to state that - and I appreciate that.

Vale,

Sulla

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Matt Hucke <hucke@...> wrote:
>
>
> > I site the Lex Octavia de Seromone lll, in suppert of my case." The Praetores
> > are empowered to create and enforce policies of acceptable behavior
> > in the public fora."
>
> As the author of that lex, I absolutely condemn the citing of it as an excuse
> to justify quashing dissenting opinions. That was never the intent... I never
> imagined that we'd have such a trigger-happy praetor.
>
> M. Octavius Gracchus.
>
> --
> Matt Hucke (hucke@...), programmer.
> author, Graveyards of Illinois - http://graveyards.com/
> CYNICO.NET - hosting from $8.33/month; domains $13 - http://cynico.net/
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64998 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
Except for the obvious fact that I am still moderated in violation of the two Tribune supported intercessio.

Why just another example of the praetors complete disregard of Nr's constitution. Just like they did when they deleted Cato's posts. Typical of the establishment. NR needs change.

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "deciusiunius" <bcatfd@...> wrote:
>
>
> Salve Octavi,
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Matt Hucke <hucke@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > > I site the Lex Octavia de Seromone lll, in suppert of my case." The Praetores
> > > are empowered to create and enforce policies of acceptable behavior
> > > in the public fora."
> >
> > As the author of that lex, I absolutely condemn the citing of it as an excuse
> > to justify quashing dissenting opinions. That was never the intent... I never
> > imagined that we'd have such a trigger-happy praetor.
>
> Well, it's two vetoes to one anyway so the moderation is canceled. Any further moderation at this point in violation of the vetoes would be illegal.
>
> Vale,
>
> Palladius
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 64999 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "gualterus_graecus" <waltms1@...> wrote:
>
> Salvete,
>
> That's right, Rutilia made it clear that it wasn't about raising taxes.
>
> And, Julia, as for all of the planning you recommended, really, if it can be done in two weeks, why doesn't someone start now, and why hasn't it been done already all of these years? Indeed, why don't you and Rutilia get together and do it all now?
>
> Vale,
>
> Gualterus
>


what Julia does not know or tell us is V works in the none-pofit Biz and knows more about rising funds from the legal pro-forma side then anyone i know.and the planning we need to do for what NR needs is in fact going to take months and 100's of hours.
MCF







> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator <famila.ulleria.venii@> wrote:
> >
> > Ave Aquilia;
> >
> > On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 12:19 AM, L Julia Aquila wrote:
> > >
> > > Salve Gaulterus,
> > >
> > > Ask Rutilia, it was her idea to raise taxes to $60, it was she who neglected
> > > to make the concerted effort.
> > >
> > > Perhaps you should reread what I wrote and you might find you and I are
> > > thinking along the same lines.
> > >
> > > Vale,
> > >
> > > Julia
> > >
> >
> > I know Gualterus can speak for himself, but I'd like to speak to the
> > point, if I may?
> >
> > Rutilia's proposal was that Nova Roma find a way to raise US $60 per
> > Cives, from outside sources, not to raise taxes.
> >
> > My understanding of the point. . .an organization that is functioning
> > well, has a strong focus and good, solid projects, can gain
> > sponsorships, donations, grants from those who are not (primarily)
> > members of the organization.
> >
> > benedicte - Venator
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65000 From: chrisdemarco13 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Im completely lost
Salve Omnes,

Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.


Valete Bene,

T. Marcius Saturninus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65001 From: D.O.A. Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Salve T. Marcius Saturninus,

< Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but
Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this
treason? Help is appreciated.

If you'd like to know who is who, you should have a look at the list of
Senators and magistrates on the NR website. Don't even try to understand the
treason stuff - a lot of us can't :-)
Vale,
Diana Octavia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65002 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salve, et Salvete,

The research was not done for this admirable work and therefore must be done before the proposal can be offered or else it is simply in the idea stage and therefore an incomplete and invalid proposal.
If you carefully reread my message the tentative goal of approximately two weeks is to gather the appropriate supporting documentation which would answer the questions posed is not a hard and fast time constraint.
The questions are viable that would be required in any business situation of course tailored to the proposal.
There are many variables as to the time constraints. How many people will be doing the research etc., the level of competence, the amount of time allotted, and pre-requisite of knowledge of the person or person doing the research etc. For example this would be a valid goal for myself and a staff assembled to do so with the possibility of providing the answers to the questions in a shorter time.
Perhaps one of the most important considerations is that this should not have been an "I" project, but a "we" project.
Further goal for completion could only be a projection that is meant to be flexible because anything can and probably will happen, and alternative plans should be considered and these goals should be reviewed and reassessed and revised accordingly.
Rather than get stuck on a petty facet of two weeks for the basic research and wasting our time, why not use this energy to assemble citizen volunteers from the ML to do the research, then when the research is gathered, answer the appropriate questions (and yes some may not apply, this is to be expected) and look at the project with a fresh and knowledgeable eye and also with input from others?
Another part of the serious preparation and research would be to find out what other citizens may already be doing in this area.
This is also an important facet and we need to research this, we should never, ever assume that other citizens were not working towards the same goal. There has been too much negative propaganda and we must all rise above it because it serves no one, not even those who propagate it. Many times, for whatever reason, we miss it or it gets lost. I truly believe the dissension and fighting we have witnessed on the boards has effectively obscured many good citizens' ideas and work towards these goals. We all have had a part in it and admitting it is the first step to the solution.
Agricola has excellent ideas, as do others I have heard here in the ML and in other discussion. The Amazon store is of interest to me and once mine is off the ground it will be of service to Nova Roma, as will be its "bookstore" component. Another project for recruitment and retention is the utilization of meetup.com, which has been very successful and similar questions posed, answered with a plan implemented and goals exceededÂ… and there are so many other excellent ideas. As Venator said (Thank you Sir) an organization that is functioning well has a strong focus and good solid projects. Grants are excellent ideas, and I have experience in grant proposals but we also need to have our legal ducks in a row, once this is in place we should and will move forward. The same for donations. As for Sponsorships one of our citizens has an excellent proposal in Brunson SC. However we must be unified to do this and it will take hard work and commitment of ten years (after which we earn considerable acreage) but no one, not one person responded to his post because we were in the midst of one of our little upheavals.
Bear in mind we also have processes in place right now we must adhere to. Even if we would like to see them changed (this includes myself) we have to work with what we have even while we work towards change. We cannot discard one for the other. We must do what we can and make tentative plans for the future while working on change. We must create viable arguments towards that change through rational discussions. We must also understand that change does not occur overnight, howeverÂ… once change takes hold and proves successful it will get easier from then on.
Raising funds and replenishing Nova Roma's coffers is an excellent idea.
A much needed idea.
However is should be done with a positive inspirational demeanor that not only includes our fellow citizens but also motivates them. I have complete faith that you have these qualities. I have heard good things about you.
Let's step back for a moment and leave animosity and preconceived notions behind us.
The questions I asked are similar to the hard (and often harder) questions I ask of myself before I even begin a project. I do not expect anyone to do what I would not expect of myself. These questions are not meant to disrespect anyone. We all have to do our homework. I ask these questions of my staff (staffs) also and I never encounter the obstacles we tend to put in each others way here in Nova Roma. Oh yes obstacles are encountered but not from each other, the very people who should be making a concerted effort to work together for our very noble cause, our Respublica.
We have to do our homework, our research, this is one of the very reasons projects with excellent goals fail. Dreams, ideas, visionÂ…all an integral part of achievement, however, they are nothing but air if we do not expend the elbow grease, the basic work necessary to build a strong flexible foundation that will stand up to revisions.
Let's work together and leave these petty arguments behind us, let's find out what is currently being done, let's get together and create a viable plan and present in a unified professional manner. Good presentation is often the bridge from the planning stage to implementation. A working plan, a living plan.
Give it some thought, some contemplation in which you answer your own valid questions.
I would suggest that all interested in this very valiant project take the next couple of weeks during these very important elections and give careful consideration to how we can come together and revitalize Nova Roma.
Bear in mind we will have to work with the Sodalitas Egressus, the Macellum, Finance, IT etc. to pull it all together but I am willing to work with people who are committed for the long haul.
How about this, all interested parties, make a target goal date of May 18th 2009 to begin discussions?

Optime Vale,
Julia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65003 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: What will Iulia do? was:Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
So, in all of this post - can you tell us in declarative statements - what will you do and when will you do it by?

Vale,

Sulla

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Salve, et Salvete,
>
> The research was not done for this admirable work and therefore must be done before the proposal can be offered or else it is simply in the idea stage and therefore an incomplete and invalid proposal.
> If you carefully reread my message the tentative goal of approximately two weeks is to gather the appropriate supporting documentation which would answer the questions posed is not a hard and fast time constraint.
> The questions are viable that would be required in any business situation of course tailored to the proposal.
> There are many variables as to the time constraints. How many people will be doing the research etc., the level of competence, the amount of time allotted, and pre-requisite of knowledge of the person or person doing the research etc. For example this would be a valid goal for myself and a staff assembled to do so with the possibility of providing the answers to the questions in a shorter time.
> Perhaps one of the most important considerations is that this should not have been an "I" project, but a "we" project.
> Further goal for completion could only be a projection that is meant to be flexible because anything can and probably will happen, and alternative plans should be considered and these goals should be reviewed and reassessed and revised accordingly.
> Rather than get stuck on a petty facet of two weeks for the basic research and wasting our time, why not use this energy to assemble citizen volunteers from the ML to do the research, then when the research is gathered, answer the appropriate questions (and yes some may not apply, this is to be expected) and look at the project with a fresh and knowledgeable eye and also with input from others?
> Another part of the serious preparation and research would be to find out what other citizens may already be doing in this area.
> This is also an important facet and we need to research this, we should never, ever assume that other citizens were not working towards the same goal. There has been too much negative propaganda and we must all rise above it because it serves no one, not even those who propagate it. Many times, for whatever reason, we miss it or it gets lost. I truly believe the dissension and fighting we have witnessed on the boards has effectively obscured many good citizens' ideas and work towards these goals. We all have had a part in it and admitting it is the first step to the solution.
> Agricola has excellent ideas, as do others I have heard here in the ML and in other discussion. The Amazon store is of interest to me and once mine is off the ground it will be of service to Nova Roma, as will be its "bookstore" component. Another project for recruitment and retention is the utilization of meetup.com, which has been very successful and similar questions posed, answered with a plan implemented and goals exceededÂ… and there are so many other excellent ideas. As Venator said (Thank you Sir) an organization that is functioning well has a strong focus and good solid projects. Grants are excellent ideas, and I have experience in grant proposals but we also need to have our legal ducks in a row, once this is in place we should and will move forward. The same for donations. As for Sponsorships one of our citizens has an excellent proposal in Brunson SC. However we must be unified to do this and it will take hard work and commitment of ten years (after which we earn considerable acreage) but no one, not one person responded to his post because we were in the midst of one of our little upheavals.
> Bear in mind we also have processes in place right now we must adhere to. Even if we would like to see them changed (this includes myself) we have to work with what we have even while we work towards change. We cannot discard one for the other. We must do what we can and make tentative plans for the future while working on change. We must create viable arguments towards that change through rational discussions. We must also understand that change does not occur overnight, howeverÂ… once change takes hold and proves successful it will get easier from then on.
> Raising funds and replenishing Nova Roma's coffers is an excellent idea.
> A much needed idea.
> However is should be done with a positive inspirational demeanor that not only includes our fellow citizens but also motivates them. I have complete faith that you have these qualities. I have heard good things about you.
> Let's step back for a moment and leave animosity and preconceived notions behind us.
> The questions I asked are similar to the hard (and often harder) questions I ask of myself before I even begin a project. I do not expect anyone to do what I would not expect of myself. These questions are not meant to disrespect anyone. We all have to do our homework. I ask these questions of my staff (staffs) also and I never encounter the obstacles we tend to put in each others way here in Nova Roma. Oh yes obstacles are encountered but not from each other, the very people who should be making a concerted effort to work together for our very noble cause, our Respublica.
> We have to do our homework, our research, this is one of the very reasons projects with excellent goals fail. Dreams, ideas, visionÂ…all an integral part of achievement, however, they are nothing but air if we do not expend the elbow grease, the basic work necessary to build a strong flexible foundation that will stand up to revisions.
> Let's work together and leave these petty arguments behind us, let's find out what is currently being done, let's get together and create a viable plan and present in a unified professional manner. Good presentation is often the bridge from the planning stage to implementation. A working plan, a living plan.
> Give it some thought, some contemplation in which you answer your own valid questions.
> I would suggest that all interested in this very valiant project take the next couple of weeks during these very important elections and give careful consideration to how we can come together and revitalize Nova Roma.
> Bear in mind we will have to work with the Sodalitas Egressus, the Macellum, Finance, IT etc. to pull it all together but I am willing to work with people who are committed for the long haul.
> How about this, all interested parties, make a target goal date of May 18th 2009 to begin discussions?
>
> Optime Vale,
> Julia
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65004 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Ave Saturnine!

Welcome to Nova Roma!
It appears you have your homework ahead of you;)

Take a look here, take your time:
http://novaroma.org/nr/Category:Legal_system_%28Nova_Roma%29
The processes are interesting, a chiaroscuro of sorts so do not expect to get it right away.
This, however, may be more to the point:
http://novaroma.org/nr/Lex_Salicia_poenalis_%28Nova_Roma%29

Here is another link for you to explore cultural and social interests and "fun" stuff:
http://novaroma.org/nr/New_citizen_first_steps
You are not yet in the Album Civium, what province are you in?
Should you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to ask.

Vale
Julia


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Omnes,
>
> Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
>
>
> Valete Bene,
>
> T. Marcius Saturninus
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65005 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: was:Re: WE CARE ABOUT NOVA ROMA
Salve Sulla!!!!

How's it going?
How's that new cell phone treating you?

What will you do?
What's on your agenda?
What's your goal date?

Vale.
Julia


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Woolwine" <l_cornelius_sulla@...> wrote:
>
> So, in all of this post - can you tell us in declarative statements - what will you do and when will you do it by?
>
> Vale,
>
> Sulla
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> >
> > Salve, et Salvete,
> >
> > The research was not done for this admirable work and therefore must be done before the proposal can be offered or else it is simply in the idea stage and therefore an incomplete and invalid proposal.
> > If you carefully reread my message the tentative goal of approximately two weeks is to gather the appropriate supporting documentation which would answer the questions posed is not a hard and fast time constraint.
> > The questions are viable that would be required in any business situation of course tailored to the proposal.
> > There are many variables as to the time constraints. How many people will be doing the research etc., the level of competence, the amount of time allotted, and pre-requisite of knowledge of the person or person doing the research etc. For example this would be a valid goal for myself and a staff assembled to do so with the possibility of providing the answers to the questions in a shorter time.
> > Perhaps one of the most important considerations is that this should not have been an "I" project, but a "we" project.
> > Further goal for completion could only be a projection that is meant to be flexible because anything can and probably will happen, and alternative plans should be considered and these goals should be reviewed and reassessed and revised accordingly.
> > Rather than get stuck on a petty facet of two weeks for the basic research and wasting our time, why not use this energy to assemble citizen volunteers from the ML to do the research, then when the research is gathered, answer the appropriate questions (and yes some may not apply, this is to be expected) and look at the project with a fresh and knowledgeable eye and also with input from others?
> > Another part of the serious preparation and research would be to find out what other citizens may already be doing in this area.
> > This is also an important facet and we need to research this, we should never, ever assume that other citizens were not working towards the same goal. There has been too much negative propaganda and we must all rise above it because it serves no one, not even those who propagate it. Many times, for whatever reason, we miss it or it gets lost. I truly believe the dissension and fighting we have witnessed on the boards has effectively obscured many good citizens' ideas and work towards these goals. We all have had a part in it and admitting it is the first step to the solution.
> > Agricola has excellent ideas, as do others I have heard here in the ML and in other discussion. The Amazon store is of interest to me and once mine is off the ground it will be of service to Nova Roma, as will be its "bookstore" component. Another project for recruitment and retention is the utilization of meetup.com, which has been very successful and similar questions posed, answered with a plan implemented and goals exceededÂ… and there are so many other excellent ideas. As Venator said (Thank you Sir) an organization that is functioning well has a strong focus and good solid projects. Grants are excellent ideas, and I have experience in grant proposals but we also need to have our legal ducks in a row, once this is in place we should and will move forward. The same for donations. As for Sponsorships one of our citizens has an excellent proposal in Brunson SC. However we must be unified to do this and it will take hard work and commitment of ten years (after which we earn considerable acreage) but no one, not one person responded to his post because we were in the midst of one of our little upheavals.
> > Bear in mind we also have processes in place right now we must adhere to. Even if we would like to see them changed (this includes myself) we have to work with what we have even while we work towards change. We cannot discard one for the other. We must do what we can and make tentative plans for the future while working on change. We must create viable arguments towards that change through rational discussions. We must also understand that change does not occur overnight, howeverÂ… once change takes hold and proves successful it will get easier from then on.
> > Raising funds and replenishing Nova Roma's coffers is an excellent idea.
> > A much needed idea.
> > However is should be done with a positive inspirational demeanor that not only includes our fellow citizens but also motivates them. I have complete faith that you have these qualities. I have heard good things about you.
> > Let's step back for a moment and leave animosity and preconceived notions behind us.
> > The questions I asked are similar to the hard (and often harder) questions I ask of myself before I even begin a project. I do not expect anyone to do what I would not expect of myself. These questions are not meant to disrespect anyone. We all have to do our homework. I ask these questions of my staff (staffs) also and I never encounter the obstacles we tend to put in each others way here in Nova Roma. Oh yes obstacles are encountered but not from each other, the very people who should be making a concerted effort to work together for our very noble cause, our Respublica.
> > We have to do our homework, our research, this is one of the very reasons projects with excellent goals fail. Dreams, ideas, visionÂ…all an integral part of achievement, however, they are nothing but air if we do not expend the elbow grease, the basic work necessary to build a strong flexible foundation that will stand up to revisions.
> > Let's work together and leave these petty arguments behind us, let's find out what is currently being done, let's get together and create a viable plan and present in a unified professional manner. Good presentation is often the bridge from the planning stage to implementation. A working plan, a living plan.
> > Give it some thought, some contemplation in which you answer your own valid questions.
> > I would suggest that all interested in this very valiant project take the next couple of weeks during these very important elections and give careful consideration to how we can come together and revitalize Nova Roma.
> > Bear in mind we will have to work with the Sodalitas Egressus, the Macellum, Finance, IT etc. to pull it all together but I am willing to work with people who are committed for the long haul.
> > How about this, all interested parties, make a target goal date of May 18th 2009 to begin discussions?
> >
> > Optime Vale,
> > Julia
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65006 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Vivat Nova Roma
C. Petronius L. Sullae s.d.,

> We are living in a Dominate. Not a Republic - good to know.

What do you know about Dominate?

Vale.
C. Petronius Dexter
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65007 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Intercessio!
C. Petronius L. Sullae s.d.,

> Except for the obvious fact that I am still moderated in violation of the two Tribune supported intercessio.

I notice when you post a message, you do not greet nor say good bye. If you have problem with Roman greetings, see:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Latin_phrasebook

So you can use the frank Salve or Ave, you also can use the phrase:
L. Sulla (Abbreviation of the Praenomen + nomen of the man or woman you greet in the dative case)
salutem plurimam dicit, or s.p.d.,
salutem dicit, or s.d.,
Salutem or sal.,

And so you looked like a gentleman. You can do it.

>>>NR needs change.

What version of the game do you have?

Vale.
C. Petronius Dexter
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65009 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Cato Marcio Saturnino sal.

Salve!

Welcome!

A quick rundown. If you say "Hello, how are you?" here are some likely
responses:

Memmius Albucius: "I have been aware of the process and in ancients the time
was previously given the auctoritas as in before we can proceedings with
imperium and also for the facts that we are not necessitated by law to forgo and
obvious prescribed in such a way. So to be in place with the ancient mos and of
laws which we might have authoritative and speak thus before to have been well.
Imperium."

Equitius Marinus: "Ask that again and you're on moderation."

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix: "GREAT!!! And everyone KNOWS that!!! Because I've
said it BEFORE!!! And you can QUOTE ME!!!"

Maior: "Cordus says I am good so I must be
and also the Buddhist monographs in
the 7th century are combined with pre-zoroaster
field studies and so I read the Chinese can too."

Galerius Aurelianus: "Just sit here and enjoy the sun with a glass of bourbon.
These Yankees'll drive you crazy you listen to them too long."

Tullia Scholastica: "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit,
sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad
minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea
commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit
esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat
non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."

Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! You cannot ask that!"

Titus Flavius: "I agree and I was a tribune and you should go back to the Back
Alley with your traitor questions where all the horrible people are and leave us
alone to enjoy the real Republic!"

Gn. Iulius Caesar: "Tribune you cannot pronounce an intercessio on a question
asked by a citizen. Please try to understand the laws that - oh why bother
no-one cares anyways."

Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! Caesar cannot say that!"

Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the
people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me
because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the
bad guys?"

Ti. Galerius Paulinus: "Great thank you. How are you so far? Not that anyone
listens to me since I'm the only Censor."

Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: "Very well, thank you, but I'd be doing better if we
were incorporated in Swaziland."

That's just a small cross section :)

Vale!

Cato





--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Ave Saturnine!
>
> Welcome to Nova Roma!
> It appears you have your homework ahead of you;)
>
> Take a look here, take your time:
> http://novaroma.org/nr/Category:Legal_system_%28Nova_Roma%29
> The processes are interesting, a chiaroscuro of sorts so do not expect to get it right away.
> This, however, may be more to the point:
> http://novaroma.org/nr/Lex_Salicia_poenalis_%28Nova_Roma%29
>
> Here is another link for you to explore cultural and social interests and "fun" stuff:
> http://novaroma.org/nr/New_citizen_first_steps
> You are not yet in the Album Civium, what province are you in?
> Should you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to ask.
>
> Vale
> Julia
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@> wrote:
> >
> > Salve Omnes,
> >
> > Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Valete Bene,
> >
> > T. Marcius Saturninus
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65010 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Poetry
Salvete omnes,

Tonight's selection is from Rutilius Numantius, a native of Gaul and the City Prefect of Rome, one of a circle of literary men, who wrote this poem in praise of the city that he had seen plundered by Alaric. Despite the calamities wrought by those who sought to destroy Rome, this did nothing to shatter the citizens' faith in the abiding majesty and empire of the Eternal City.

Rutilius Numantius:
On His Return, I.xi.47, 413 CE


The Greatness of Rome in the Days of Ruin, 413CE

Give ear to me, Queen of the world which you rule,
O Rome, whose place is amongst the stars!
Give ear to me, mother of men, and mother of gods!

Through your temples we draw near to the very heaven.
You do we sing, yea and while the Fates give us life,
You we will sing.

For who can live and forget you?
Before your image my soul is abased---
Graceless and sacrilegious,
It were better for me to forget the sun,
For your beneficent influence shines
Even as his light
To the limits of the habitable world.
Yea the sun himself, in his vast course,
Seems only to turn in your behalf.
He rises upon your domains;
And on your domains, it is again that he sets.

As far as from one pole to the other spreads the vital
power of nature, so far your virtue has penetrated over the earth.
For all the scattered nations you created one common country.
Those that struggle against you are constrained to bend to your yoke;
For you proffer to the conquered the partnership in your just laws;
You have made one city what was aforetime the wide world!

O! Queen, the remotest regions of the universe join in
a hymn to your glory!
Our heads are raised freely under your peaceful yoke. "
For you to reign, is less than to have so deserved to reign;
The grandeur of your deeds surpasses even your mighty destinies.

Valete,
Julia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65011 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Caeca Catoni Sal,

(did I do that correctly?) This has to be one of the funniest things I've
read in a *long* time! I am laughing so hard, in fact, that tear are
running down my face, and the Gods know I *need* a good, no holds barred,
laugh today.

To those who have been parodied, just keep in mind that "imitation is the
greatest form of flattery", take all this in good fun, and laugh at all the
others who got noticed in the same way. Had I been interesting enough to
make fun of, I'd still be laughing, perhaps even harder.

And to you, the new citizen ... not to worry, things will sort themselves
out quickly enough. I spent my first 3 months here asking 2 questions;
basically "WHAT?" and "who is he/she?" The more you read, the sooner
individuals will emerge from the crowd, and the more you will learn. You
might also want to join the Newroman list
Newroman-subscribe@yahoogroups.com which exists to answer questions,
explain things, and get new members well started on their citizenship
adventure.

Thank you again, Cato!

Vale et Valete,
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65012 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Gaio Equitio Catoni salutem dicit

Now that is funny!  I got a nice chuckle out of these :)

Vale;

Modianus

On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 6:58 PM, Gaius Equitius Cato <mlcinnyc@...> wrote:


Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the
people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me
because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the
bad guys?"

Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65013 From: marcuscorneliusdexter Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
ROFL!!!!

Cato, you had me at the dummy text.

M Cor Dexter


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Gaius Equitius Cato" <mlcinnyc@...> wrote:
>
> Cato Marcio Saturnino sal.
>
> Salve!
>
> Welcome!
>
> A quick rundown. If you say "Hello, how are you?" here are some likely
> responses:
>
> Memmius Albucius: "I have been aware of the process and in ancients the time
> was previously given the auctoritas as in before we can proceedings with
> imperium and also for the facts that we are not necessitated by law to forgo and
> obvious prescribed in such a way. So to be in place with the ancient mos and of
> laws which we might have authoritative and speak thus before to have been well.
> Imperium."
>
> Equitius Marinus: "Ask that again and you're on moderation."
>
> Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix: "GREAT!!! And everyone KNOWS that!!! Because I've
> said it BEFORE!!! And you can QUOTE ME!!!"
>
> Maior: "Cordus says I am good so I must be
> and also the Buddhist monographs in
> the 7th century are combined with pre-zoroaster
> field studies and so I read the Chinese can too."
>
> Galerius Aurelianus: "Just sit here and enjoy the sun with a glass of bourbon.
> These Yankees'll drive you crazy you listen to them too long."
>
> Tullia Scholastica: "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit,
> sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad
> minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea
> commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit
> esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat
> non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! You cannot ask that!"
>
> Titus Flavius: "I agree and I was a tribune and you should go back to the Back
> Alley with your traitor questions where all the horrible people are and leave us
> alone to enjoy the real Republic!"
>
> Gn. Iulius Caesar: "Tribune you cannot pronounce an intercessio on a question
> asked by a citizen. Please try to understand the laws that - oh why bother
> no-one cares anyways."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! Caesar cannot say that!"
>
> Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the
> people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me
> because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the
> bad guys?"
>
> Ti. Galerius Paulinus: "Great thank you. How are you so far? Not that anyone
> listens to me since I'm the only Censor."
>
> Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: "Very well, thank you, but I'd be doing better if we
> were incorporated in Swaziland."
>
> That's just a small cross section :)
>
> Vale!
>
> Cato
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> >
> > Ave Saturnine!
> >
> > Welcome to Nova Roma!
> > It appears you have your homework ahead of you;)
> >
> > Take a look here, take your time:
> > http://novaroma.org/nr/Category:Legal_system_%28Nova_Roma%29
> > The processes are interesting, a chiaroscuro of sorts so do not expect to get it right away.
> > This, however, may be more to the point:
> > http://novaroma.org/nr/Lex_Salicia_poenalis_%28Nova_Roma%29
> >
> > Here is another link for you to explore cultural and social interests and "fun" stuff:
> > http://novaroma.org/nr/New_citizen_first_steps
> > You are not yet in the Album Civium, what province are you in?
> > Should you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to ask.
> >
> > Vale
> > Julia
> >
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Salve Omnes,
> > >
> > > Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > > Valete Bene,
> > >
> > > T. Marcius Saturninus
> > >
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65014 From: Titus Iulius Sabinus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
SALVE CATO!

You forgot to add yourself on the list, amice.

Equitius Cato:

Higgledy-piggledy
The State of Maine Attorney
Received immediately
A formal complaint
About your very
Unconstitutionally
Disturbing query which
Result in splint.

VALE BENE,
T. Iulius Sabinus


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Gaius Equitius Cato" <mlcinnyc@...> wrote:
>
> Cato Marcio Saturnino sal.
>
> Salve!
>
> Welcome!
>
> A quick rundown. If you say "Hello, how are you?" here are some likely
> responses:
>
> Memmius Albucius: "I have been aware of the process and in ancients the time
> was previously given the auctoritas as in before we can proceedings with
> imperium and also for the facts that we are not necessitated by law to forgo and
> obvious prescribed in such a way. So to be in place with the ancient mos and of
> laws which we might have authoritative and speak thus before to have been well.
> Imperium."
>
> Equitius Marinus: "Ask that again and you're on moderation."
>
> Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix: "GREAT!!! And everyone KNOWS that!!! Because I've
> said it BEFORE!!! And you can QUOTE ME!!!"
>
> Maior: "Cordus says I am good so I must be
> and also the Buddhist monographs in
> the 7th century are combined with pre-zoroaster
> field studies and so I read the Chinese can too."
>
> Galerius Aurelianus: "Just sit here and enjoy the sun with a glass of bourbon.
> These Yankees'll drive you crazy you listen to them too long."
>
> Tullia Scholastica: "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit,
> sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad
> minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea
> commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit
> esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat
> non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! You cannot ask that!"
>
> Titus Flavius: "I agree and I was a tribune and you should go back to the Back
> Alley with your traitor questions where all the horrible people are and leave us
> alone to enjoy the real Republic!"
>
> Gn. Iulius Caesar: "Tribune you cannot pronounce an intercessio on a question
> asked by a citizen. Please try to understand the laws that - oh why bother
> no-one cares anyways."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! Caesar cannot say that!"
>
> Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the
> people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me
> because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the
> bad guys?"
>
> Ti. Galerius Paulinus: "Great thank you. How are you so far? Not that anyone
> listens to me since I'm the only Censor."
>
> Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: "Very well, thank you, but I'd be doing better if we
> were incorporated in Swaziland."
>
> That's just a small cross section :)
>
> Vale!
>
> Cato
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65015 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost

  A. Tullia Scholastica C. Equitio Catoni T. Marcio Saturnino quiritibus, sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

    Welcome to Nova Roma, T. Marci Saturnine!  Hours here at the Primate House are 24/7/365.  

    Further comments interleaved below.  

  

Cato Marcio Saturnino sal.

Salve!

Welcome!

A quick rundown.  If you say "Hello, how are you?" here are some likely responses:

Memmius Albucius:  "I have been aware of the process and in ancients the time was previously given the auctoritas as in before we can proceedings with imperium and also for the facts that we are not necessitated by law to forgo and obvious prescribed in such a way.  So to be in place with the ancient mos and of laws which we might have authoritative and speak thus before to have been well.  Imperium."

Equitius Marinus:  "Ask that again and you're on moderation."

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix:  "GREAT!!! And everyone KNOWS that!!! Because I've said it BEFORE!!! And you can QUOTE ME!!!"

Maior: "Cordus says I am good so I must be
and also the Buddhist monographs in
 the 7th century are combined with pre-zoroaster
field studies and so I read the Chinese can too."

Aurelius Galerianus:  "Just sit here and enjoy the sun with a glass of bourbon.  These Yankees'll drive you crazy you listen to them too long."

Tullia Scholastica:  "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."

    ATS:  O Cato, is this supposed to be Latin?  Don’t you know that Latin words don’t end in –ing?  That is the English gerund termination, not the Latin one!  Eiusmod is missing at least one vowel (can we buy one?), and so is tempor, not to mention that incididunt ain’t Latin.  It’s got too many letters.  Now, I tell my students that Latin words are more modest than English ones, and always wear at least a g-string before going out and interacting with other words, but putting extra syllables in ain’t ‘loud.  Mebbe in Greek, where one has some really charming words (re verá; it is a gorgeous language), but Latin tends not to have really long compounded words such as live happily ever after in classical Greek and Sanskrit.  Did Agricola or some cyber guy supply you with this pretend Latin?  Tsk, tsk.  Here Avitus and I work so hard to teach this language, and someone comes along and posts such nonsense...at final exams time!  ;-)))) What if the students actually believe that this is Latin!  They might flunk!  Di boni!  [humor intended, for those impaired...]  

Appius Galerius:  "INTERCESSIO!  You cannot ask that!"

Titus Flavius:  "I agree and I was a tribune and you should go back to the Back Alley with your traitor questions where all the horrible people are and leave us alone to enjoy the real Republic!"

Gn. Iulius Caesar:  "Tribune you cannot pronounce an intercessio on a question asked by a citizen.  Please try to understand the laws that - oh why bother no-one cares anyways."

Appius Galerius:  "INTERCESSIO!  Caesar cannot say that!"

Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the bad guys?"

Ti. Galerius Paulinus:  "Great thank you.  How are you so far? Not that anyone listens to me since I'm the only Censor."

Fabius Buteo Quintilianus:  "Very well, thank you, but I'd be doing better if we were incorporated in Swaziland."

That's just a small cross section  :)

Vale!

Cato


Valete.



> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@> wrote:
> >
> > Salve Omnes,
> >
> >   Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on.  What is this treason?  Help is appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Valete Bene,
> >
> > T. Marcius Saturninus
> >
>

  
    

     
   Messages in this topic           <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/65000
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65016 From: Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Ave Scholastica;

On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 7:22 PM, A. Tullia Scholastica wrote:
>
>   A. Tullia Scholastica C. Equitio Catoni T. Marcio Saturnino quiritibus,
> sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>     Welcome to Nova Roma, T. Marci Saturnine!  Hours here at the Primate
> House are 24/7/365.
>

Sorry, you have tripped one of my few HOT buttons!!!

It is 24/7/52 or 24/365; 52.142871 weeks or 365 days in the week
(until 2012 CE, which is a leap year, then it's 52.2857143 or 366).

C'Mon, you're both intelligent and educated =)

Venii
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65017 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Avete atque salvéte, cives!

Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
Upon a new cive, cives!
A new cive, cives, mind you!
Unified Gang Mentality!
The Apocalypse is upon us!
Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!

Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris – vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere vociferari!
You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured – or, if you prefer, you are free to scream your head off.

Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum nocens an nocentissimus esses.
You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.

Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem conducere, praebemus.
You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot afford a lion, one will be provided for you.

Avete atque valéte!

Julia
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65018 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Ooh! Ooh! Me next! :-)

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Gaius Equitius Cato" <mlcinnyc@...> wrote:
>
> Cato Marcio Saturnino sal.
>
> Salve!
>
> Welcome!
>
> A quick rundown. If you say "Hello, how are you?" here are some likely
> responses:
>
> Memmius Albucius: "I have been aware of the process and in ancients the time
> was previously given the auctoritas as in before we can proceedings with
> imperium and also for the facts that we are not necessitated by law to forgo and
> obvious prescribed in such a way. So to be in place with the ancient mos and of
> laws which we might have authoritative and speak thus before to have been well.
> Imperium."
>
> Equitius Marinus: "Ask that again and you're on moderation."
>
> Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix: "GREAT!!! And everyone KNOWS that!!! Because I've
> said it BEFORE!!! And you can QUOTE ME!!!"
>
> Maior: "Cordus says I am good so I must be
> and also the Buddhist monographs in
> the 7th century are combined with pre-zoroaster
> field studies and so I read the Chinese can too."
>
> Galerius Aurelianus: "Just sit here and enjoy the sun with a glass of bourbon.
> These Yankees'll drive you crazy you listen to them too long."
>
> Tullia Scholastica: "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit,
> sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad
> minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea
> commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit
> esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat
> non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! You cannot ask that!"
>
> Titus Flavius: "I agree and I was a tribune and you should go back to the Back
> Alley with your traitor questions where all the horrible people are and leave us
> alone to enjoy the real Republic!"
>
> Gn. Iulius Caesar: "Tribune you cannot pronounce an intercessio on a question
> asked by a citizen. Please try to understand the laws that - oh why bother
> no-one cares anyways."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! Caesar cannot say that!"
>
> Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the
> people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me
> because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the
> bad guys?"
>
> Ti. Galerius Paulinus: "Great thank you. How are you so far? Not that anyone
> listens to me since I'm the only Censor."
>
> Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: "Very well, thank you, but I'd be doing better if we
> were incorporated in Swaziland."
>
> That's just a small cross section :)
>
> Vale!
>
> Cato
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> >
> > Ave Saturnine!
> >
> > Welcome to Nova Roma!
> > It appears you have your homework ahead of you;)
> >
> > Take a look here, take your time:
> > http://novaroma.org/nr/Category:Legal_system_%28Nova_Roma%29
> > The processes are interesting, a chiaroscuro of sorts so do not expect to get it right away.
> > This, however, may be more to the point:
> > http://novaroma.org/nr/Lex_Salicia_poenalis_%28Nova_Roma%29
> >
> > Here is another link for you to explore cultural and social interests and "fun" stuff:
> > http://novaroma.org/nr/New_citizen_first_steps
> > You are not yet in the Album Civium, what province are you in?
> > Should you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to ask.
> >
> > Vale
> > Julia
> >
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Salve Omnes,
> > >
> > > Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> > > Valete Bene,
> > >
> > > T. Marcius Saturninus
> > >
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65019 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Salve,

"Gang Mentality"? "The Apocalypse"? And who stopped anyone's right to free speech? Sorry, but you are sounding a bit hysterical.

Vale,

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Avete atque salvéte, cives!
>
> Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
> Upon a new cive, cives!
> A new cive, cives, mind you!
> Unified Gang Mentality!
> The Apocalypse is upon us!
> Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
> We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!
>
> Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris – vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere vociferari!
> You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured – or, if you prefer, you are free to scream your head off.
>
> Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum nocens an nocentissimus esses.
> You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.
>
> Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem conducere, praebemus.
> You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot afford a lion, one will be provided for you.
>
> Avete atque valéte!
>
> Julia
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65020 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Cato Tulliae Scholasticae Iulio Sabino Iuliae Aquilaesque SPD

Salvete!

LOL woohoo! a Latin lesson, a double-dactyl and some of the funniest leges! I particularly like the "a lion will be provided for you" :D

Valete!

Cato

P.S. - Iulia, don't let Albucius read those. :) GEC


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Avete atque salvéte, cives!
>
> Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
> Upon a new cive, cives!
> A new cive, cives, mind you!
> Unified Gang Mentality!
> The Apocalypse is upon us!
> Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
> We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!
>
> Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris – vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere vociferari!
> You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured – or, if you prefer, you are free to scream your head off.
>
> Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum nocens an nocentissimus esses.
> You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.
>
> Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem conducere, praebemus.
> You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot afford a lion, one will be provided for you.
>
> Avete atque valéte!
>
> Julia
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65021 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: No post re elections?
Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: No post re elections?

  
A. Tullia Scholastica C. Equitio Catoni quiritibus, sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
  

Cato Tulliae Scholasticae omnibusque in foro SPD

Salvete.

I think it should be pointed out that before the consuls said anything the only people who knew details about their personal situations were those of us in the Senate, because that's where they told people.

    ATS:  Oh Cato, it is not necessary to know the details of a situation before being able to figure out that there might be some good reason why no one had made such an announcement.  Are accidents predictable?  Illnesses?  Net problems?  Have you been to Lily Dale lately?  

Not everyone can read the Senate List.

    ATS:  Oh?  I hear it appears on the BA.  

As a resident of the *city* in which the largest number of US cases of swine flu have been reported, I can certainly understand to some degree the challenges presented; and of course our prayers are with Complutensis' father.

But it is unfair to ascribe evil intentions or upbraid people as not having "compassion" or "good sense" if those people do not know something and they do not know it because they have not been told.

    ATS:  As above, Cato, one can figure out that there might be some good reason for this.  Moreover, you and I have been here long enough to have witnessed elections where there was no announcement of the cista being open.  It happens.  It also happens that the poster in question appears to have a very negative attitude and ascribes all manner of nonsense to those whom he does not like (dereliction of duty, etc.).


Another instance of a disconnect between the government and its People, really.

At the risk of also being attacked as being mean and heartless, the consuls could have asked the praetors to make the announcements if they were unable to do so themselves for whatever reasons.

    ATS:  Of course, but that is their choice...and not always one of which they could notify the praetores.  

 It is not insensible or insensitive to suggest that the functions of the State can proceed even through individual personal circumstances.

    ATS:  Indeed, but harping on such matters and constantly griping that something does not suit one or that someone is derelict in his/her duty (and that, too, in the absence of any proof) does no good for anyone.  

Valete,

Cato

Vale, et valete.



m--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "A. Tullia Scholastica" <fororom@...> wrote:
>
> >  
> >   
> > A. Tullia Scholastica M. Iulio Severo M. Curiatio Complutensi quiritibus bonae
> > voluntatis S.P.D.
> >   
> >
> > Salvete Quirites,
> >  
> > My colleague M. Curiatius Complutensis has explained why he was absent during
> > a few hours today, first day of elections.
> >
> >     ATS:  And some of us are aware of the situation involving Complutensis,
> > and hope that all turns out well.  One should not expect either compassion or
> > good sense from certain quarters, and that has been demonstrated here once
> > again.  Moreover, we have had other elections go by without any notice that
> > the cista was open, but when one is new and ill-disposed to the regime, one
> > may spout off such nonsense.
> >
> > I also have serious personal problems, living in a city deeply distubed by the
> > swine flu.
> >
> >     ATS:  Those of us who have been granted the normal ration of human
> > compassion also wish the best for you in this frightening situation.  For what
> > it’s worth, my state seems to have the highest number of cases in the U.S.,
> > and they have even closed schools for a single probable case.  We understand,
> > if certain other parties do not.
> >
> > M. Valerius Potitus is not hearing excuses. He doesn't deserve any.
> >
> >     ATS:  Indeed he does not.  He seems to lack the ability to understand that
> > there are situations which make it impossible for someone, anyone, to be at
> > the beck and call of some disgruntled party.  That sort does not deserve
> > explanations.  
> >
> > To you, Quirites, citizens of Nova Roma, here are our explanations.
> > The Consuls respect the People, and are not in any case of neglect, or
> > dereliction of duty.
> > Our leadership is not established by noisy statements.
> >
> >     ATS:  Nor is that of any sensible people.  The opinions of loudmouths
> > resentful of authority should carry no weight with anyone here.
> >  
> > Valete optime,
> >
> > M•IVL•SEVERVS
> > CONSVL•NOVÆ•ROMÆ
> >
> > SENATOR
> > CONSVL•PROVINCIÆ•MEXICO
> >
> > Valete.  
> >   
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65022 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Dentistry
Dentistry A. Tullia Scholastica quiritibus, sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

    The Romans may or may not have had proper toothbrushes and dentifrices, but it seems they had something to substitute for the results of improper dental hygiene:  

    Thaïs habet nígrós, niveós Laecania dentés.

        Quae ratió est?  Emptós haec habet, illa suós.  (M. Valerius)

        Thaïs has black teeth, Laecania snowy white ones.  What is the reason?  The latter has store-bought ones, and the former, her own.  

Valete.  
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65023 From: roncunarder2001 Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor - Sextus Antonius Costa
--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Salv�te omnes,
>
> I have heard the cry of several citizens for an infusion of "new blood" and this candidate Sextus Antonius Costa is a promising new citizen who will bring a fresh perspective to our respublica.
>
> Val�te,
>
> Julia
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> >
> > Salv�te fellow citizens,
> >
> > Please cast your vote for Sextus Antonius Costa for Diribitor.
> >
> > Sextus Antonius Costa is a loyal, free thinking,"above the influence" innovative citizen who brings with him the promise of new and invigorating blood to our respublica.
> >
> > Sextus Antonius Costa has immersed himself in Roman culture demonstrating knowledge, vigor, virtue and dignitas on a platform of deep interest in Nova Roma and her people which has influenced his beginning journey on the Cursus Honorum.
> >
> > Sextus Antonius Costa is honest, composed and demonstrates a well honed capability for sensible, objective, well thought out and articulate discussions. He will make a positive difference in our respublica.
> >
> > Cast your vote for Sextus Antonius Costa for a diribitor who is above the influence, whose passion is to serve the respublica and her citizens towards a solid progressive and innovative Nova Roma.
> >
> > Optim� val�te in c�r�te deorum!
> >
> > L. Julia Aquila
> >
>
I thank you Aquila, in honoring me with your kind words in support of my candidacy for Diribitor.
My name is Sextus Antonious Costa and I have been a citizen of Nova Roma since October of last year. I am 27 years old and reside in America Austrorientalis.
Although a relative newcomer to Nova Roma, I offer as mentioned by Aquila and others, "new blood" to a republic seemingly in the midst of inner struggles within it's old guard. I raise my hand to the challenge of office with a cleansing and refreshing dose of non bias to a few and a love and devotion to the ideals for which this organization, this republic was initially chartered: to dedicate ourselves to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture.
In so far as experience is based, I am prior military, a most typical prerequisite for the position of diribitor in the days of antiquity.



S. Antonius Costa
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65024 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Aquila Catoni Gaulteroque S.P.D.

Salvéte backatcha!

Huh? Oooops! Those leges are the original drafts! ;)

*laugh* Gaultere are you still recuperating from that humorectomy?

Valéte

Julia

P.S. ;) LJA
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65025 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-05
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
I recovered in three days and it left no scars, fortunately.

Gualterus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Aquila Catoni Gaulteroque S.P.D.
>
> Salvéte backatcha!
>
> Huh? Oooops! Those leges are the original drafts! ;)
>
> *laugh* Gaultere are you still recuperating from that humorectomy?
>
> Valéte
>
> Julia
>
> P.S. ;) LJA
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65026 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost

  A. Tullia Scholastica C. Equitio Catoni L. Juliae Aquilae quiritibus, sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

  

Cato Tulliae Scholasticae Iulio Sabino Iuliae Aquilaesque SPD

Salvete!

LOL  woohoo!  a Latin lesson, a double-dactyl and some of the funniest leges!  I particularly like the "a lion will be provided for you"  :D

    ATS:  Yes, wasn’t it gracious to provide the lion if one cannot afford to rent one?  You have the right to confront a lion on the sand/in the arena...can’t say much for the Latin (one too many instances of conducere in the last statement, inter alia), but other than that, it certainly is hilarious!  

Valete!

Cato

P.S. - Iulia, don't let Albucius read those.  :)    GEC

    ATS:  Albucius sees all, knows all...and then makes it more complex.  

Back to correcting student renditions of In Catilinam I...

Valete.  



--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
>
> Avete atque salvéte, cives!
>
> Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
> Upon a new cive, cives!
> A new cive, cives, mind you!
> Unified Gang Mentality!
> The Apocalypse is upon us!
> Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
> We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!
>
> Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris ˆ vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere vociferari!
> You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured ˆ or, if you prefer, you are free to scream your head off.
>
> Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum nocens an nocentissimus esses.
> You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.
>
> Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem conducere, praebemus.
> You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot afford a lion, one will be provided for you.
>
> Avete atque valéte!
>
> Julia
>

  
    

     
   Messages in this topic           <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/65000
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65027 From: Maior Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
M. Hortensia G. Equitio Quiritibusque spd;
That was totally hilarious!!

But please don't forget our annual Pagans vs. the Christians slugfest will be replaced with Olympic-style wrestling at the next Coventus.
All contestants are reminded to leave statues, icons, of their favorite deities at the door and Jesus, Hercules and Yahweh are NOT permitted to intervene.
thank you
The Establishment


> >
> >
> >
> > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae Iulio Sabino Iuliae Aquilaesque SPD
> >
> > Salvete!
> >
> > LOL woohoo! a Latin lesson, a double-dactyl and some of the funniest leges!
> > I particularly like the "a lion will be provided for you" :D
> >
> > ATS: Yes, wasn¹t it gracious to provide the lion if one cannot afford to
> > rent one? You have the right to confront a lion on the sand/in the
> > arena...can¹t say much for the Latin (one too many instances of conducere in
> > the last statement, inter alia), but other than that, it certainly is
> > hilarious!
> >
> > Valete!
> >
> > Cato
> >
> > P.S. - Iulia, don't let Albucius read those. :) GEC
> >
> > ATS: Albucius sees all, knows all...and then makes it more complex.
> >
> > Back to correcting student renditions of In Catilinam I...
> >
> > Valete.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "L
> > Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Avete atque salvéte, cives!
> >> >
> >> > Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
> >> > Upon a new cive, cives!
> >> > A new cive, cives, mind you!
> >> > Unified Gang Mentality!
> >> > The Apocalypse is upon us!
> >> > Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
> >> > We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!
> >> >
> >> > Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris – vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere
> >> vociferari!
> >> > You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured – or, if you
> >> prefer, you are free to scream your head off.
> >> >
> >> > Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum
> >> nocens an nocentissimus esses.
> >> > You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find
> >> out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.
> >> >
> >> > Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem
> >> conducere, praebemus.
> >> > You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot
> >> afford a lion, one will be provided for you.
> >> >
> >> > Avete atque valéte!
> >> >
> >> > Julia
> >> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Messages in this topic
> > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/65000
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65028 From: gualterus_graecus Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
LOL

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Maior" <rory12001@...> wrote:
>
> M. Hortensia G. Equitio Quiritibusque spd;
> That was totally hilarious!!
>
> But please don't forget our annual Pagans vs. the Christians slugfest will be replaced with Olympic-style wrestling at the next Coventus.
> All contestants are reminded to leave statues, icons, of their favorite deities at the door and Jesus, Hercules and Yahweh are NOT permitted to intervene.
> thank you
> The Establishment
>
>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae Iulio Sabino Iuliae Aquilaesque SPD
> > >
> > > Salvete!
> > >
> > > LOL woohoo! a Latin lesson, a double-dactyl and some of the funniest leges!
> > > I particularly like the "a lion will be provided for you" :D
> > >
> > > ATS: Yes, wasn¹t it gracious to provide the lion if one cannot afford to
> > > rent one? You have the right to confront a lion on the sand/in the
> > > arena...can¹t say much for the Latin (one too many instances of conducere in
> > > the last statement, inter alia), but other than that, it certainly is
> > > hilarious!
> > >
> > > Valete!
> > >
> > > Cato
> > >
> > > P.S. - Iulia, don't let Albucius read those. :) GEC
> > >
> > > ATS: Albucius sees all, knows all...and then makes it more complex.
> > >
> > > Back to correcting student renditions of In Catilinam I...
> > >
> > > Valete.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "L
> > > Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Avete atque salvéte, cives!
> > >> >
> > >> > Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
> > >> > Upon a new cive, cives!
> > >> > A new cive, cives, mind you!
> > >> > Unified Gang Mentality!
> > >> > The Apocalypse is upon us!
> > >> > Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
> > >> > We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris – vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere
> > >> vociferari!
> > >> > You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured – or, if you
> > >> prefer, you are free to scream your head off.
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum
> > >> nocens an nocentissimus esses.
> > >> > You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find
> > >> out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem
> > >> conducere, praebemus.
> > >> > You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot
> > >> afford a lion, one will be provided for you.
> > >> >
> > >> > Avete atque valéte!
> > >> >
> > >> > Julia
> > >> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Messages in this topic
> > > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/65000
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65029 From: m.claudialaurentia Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Salve,

If you ever get the answers you want, could you forward them to me? I am completely lost as well, and I would prefer my vote not be wasted due to the election's complexity and seriousness. I just wish I knew what it was about....

Vale,

M. Claudia Laurentia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Omnes,
>
> Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
>
>
> Valete Bene,
>
> T. Marcius Saturninus
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65030 From: Titus Flavius Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: AW: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Titus Flavius Aquila Gaio Equitio Catoni salutem plurimam dicit

LOL
 
I have to admit this was a funny one : ) in the good tradition of Roman satire
But haven't you missed out on some ;-)
 
Vale bene
Titus Flavius Aquila


Von: Gaius Equitius Cato <mlcinnyc@...>
An: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Gesendet: Mittwoch, den 6. Mai 2009, 00:58:40 Uhr
Betreff: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost

Cato Marcio Saturnino sal.

Salve!

Welcome!

A quick rundown. If you say "Hello, how are you?" here are some likely
responses:

Memmius Albucius: "I have been aware of the process and in ancients the time
was previously given the auctoritas as in before we can proceedings with
imperium and also for the facts that we are not necessitated by law to forgo and
obvious prescribed in such a way. So to be in place with the ancient mos and of
laws which we might have authoritative and speak thus before to have been well.
Imperium."

Equitius Marinus: "Ask that again and you're on moderation."

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix: "GREAT!!! And everyone KNOWS that!!! Because I've
said it BEFORE!!! And you can QUOTE ME!!!"

Maior: "Cordus says I am good so I must be
and also the Buddhist monographs in
the 7th century are combined with pre-zoroaster
field studies and so I read the Chinese can too."

Galerius Aurelianus: "Just sit here and enjoy the sun with a glass of bourbon.
These Yankees'll drive you crazy you listen to them too long."

Tullia Scholastica: "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit,
sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad
minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea
commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit
esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat
non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."

Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! You cannot ask that!"

Titus Flavius: "I agree and I was a tribune and you should go back to the Back
Alley with your traitor questions where all the horrible people are and leave us
alone to enjoy the real Republic!"

Gn. Iulius Caesar: "Tribune you cannot pronounce an intercessio on a question
asked by a citizen. Please try to understand the laws that - oh why bother
no-one cares anyways."

Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! Caesar cannot say that!"

Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the
people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me
because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the
bad guys?"

Ti. Galerius Paulinus: "Great thank you. How are you so far? Not that anyone
listens to me since I'm the only Censor."

Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: "Very well, thank you, but I'd be doing better if we
were incorporated in Swaziland."

That's just a small cross section :)

Vale!

Cato

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@ ...> wrote:

>
> Ave Saturnine!
>
> Welcome to Nova Roma!
> It appears you have your homework ahead of you;)
>
> Take a look here, take your time:
> http://novaroma. org/nr/Category: Legal_system_ %28Nova_Roma% 29
> The processes are interesting, a chiaroscuro of sorts so do not expect to get it right away.
> This, however, may be more to the point:
> http://novaroma. org/nr/Lex_ Salicia_poenalis _%28Nova_ Roma%29
>
> Here is another link for you to explore cultural and social interests and "fun" stuff:
> http://novaroma. org/nr/New_ citizen_first_
steps
> You are not yet in the Album Civium, what province are you in?
> Should you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to ask.
>
> Vale
> Julia
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@ > wrote:
> >
> > Salve Omnes,
> >
> > Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Valete Bene,
> >
> > T. Marcius Saturninus
> >
>


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65031 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Lentulus Sabino, Catoni s. d.


Cato, that was excellent: Sabine, your Catonian double dactyl is hilarious, I think this is your first poem in Nova Roma! (I think we should collect all our Nova Roman born poems, all the double dactyls, Venator's, I also wrote one or two...)

Another possible Cato resume, added to the list:

C. Equitius Cato:

"I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. FOLLOW THE LAW!!!"
"PS.: New York..., New York....!"


Valete!

--- Mer 6/5/09, Titus Iulius Sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...> ha scritto:
Da: Titus Iulius Sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...>
Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
A: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Data: Mercoledì 6 maggio 2009, 02:15

SALVE CATO!

You forgot to add yourself on the list, amice.

Equitius Cato:

Higgledy-piggledy
The State of Maine Attorney
Received immediately
A formal complaint
About your very
Unconstitutionally
Disturbing query which
Result in splint.

VALE BENE,
T. Iulius Sabinus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "Gaius Equitius Cato" <mlcinnyc@.. .> wrote:
>
> Cato Marcio Saturnino sal.
>
> Salve!
>
> Welcome!
>
> A quick rundown. If you say "Hello, how are you?" here are some likely
> responses:
>
> Memmius Albucius: "I have been aware of the process and in ancients the time
> was previously given the auctoritas as in before we can proceedings with
> imperium and also for the facts that we are not necessitated by law to forgo and
> obvious prescribed in such a way. So to be in place with the ancient mos and of
> laws which we might have authoritative and speak thus before to have been well.
> Imperium."
>
> Equitius Marinus: "Ask that again and you're on moderation."
>
> Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix: "GREAT!!! And everyone KNOWS that!!! Because I've
> said it BEFORE!!! And you can QUOTE ME!!!"
>
> Maior: "Cordus says I am good so I must be
> and also the Buddhist monographs in
> the 7th century are combined with pre-zoroaster
> field studies and so I read the Chinese can too."
>
> Galerius Aurelianus: "Just sit here and enjoy the sun with a glass of bourbon.
> These Yankees'll drive you crazy you listen to them too long."
>
> Tullia Scholastica: "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit,
> sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad
> minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea
> commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit
> esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat
> non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! You cannot ask that!"
>
> Titus Flavius: "I agree and I was a tribune and you should go back to the Back
> Alley with your traitor questions where all the horrible people are and leave us
> alone to enjoy the real Republic!"
>
> Gn. Iulius Caesar: "Tribune you cannot pronounce an intercessio on a question
> asked by a citizen. Please try to understand the laws that - oh why bother
> no-one cares anyways."
>
> Appius Galerius: "INTERCESSIO! Caesar cannot say that!"
>
> Fabius Buteo Modianus: "Excellent and I hope that everyone is great except the
> people I don't like and I never pay attention to anything anyone says about me
> because I don't think they're right but why can't we have peace except for the
> bad guys?"
>
> Ti. Galerius Paulinus: "Great thank you. How are you so far? Not that anyone
> listens to me since I'm the only Censor."
>
> Fabius Buteo Quintilianus: "Very well, thank you, but I'd be doing better if we
> were incorporated in Swaziland."
>
> That's just a small cross section :)
>
> Vale!
>
> Cato


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65032 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Pridie Nonas Maias:The Seige of Sparta
M. Moravius Piscinus cultoribus Deorum et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Deis immortlibus nobis laetitiam det.

Hodie est die pristine Nonas Maias; haec dies comitialis est: Nepa medius occidit, tempestatem significat.

AUC 568 / 195 BCE: The Seige of Sparta

Following the war with Philip of Macedonia the Greeks began to contest with one another, contrary to the peace imposed by Rome. The tyrant of Sparta, by the name of Nabis, had seized Argos and placed the tyrant Pythagoras over it. A Roman army under T. Quinctius Flaminius, along with his Greek and Rhodian allies, outmaneuvered the Spartans, driving them on their city. Quinctius invested Sparta and then assaulted the city.

"Quinctius saw that there was nothing left but to invest the place, and after despatching officers to bring up the whole of the naval contingent from Gytheum, he proceeded with his military tribunes to ride round the city and examine its position. Sparta had formerly been unwalled, but in recent years the various tyrants had protected those parts which were level and exposed by a wall; the higher and less accessible positions were defended by permanent military posts instead of fortifications. When the consul had made a thorough inspection of the place he saw that he would have to employ the whole of his force in the attack. Accordingly he completely invested the city with Roman and allied troops, mounted and unmounted; in fact, his entire military and naval strength, amounting to 50,000 men. Some were carrying scaling ladders, others fire, others the different things with which to attack and still more to appal the enemy. Orders were issued for all to raise the battle-shout and rush straight forward to the assault at the same moment so that the Lacedaemonians, threatened on every side, would not know where first to meet the attack or where assistance would be most required. Quinctius formed his main army into three divisions: the first was to deliver the assault in the neighbourhood of the Phoebeum; the second towards the Dictynneum; the third at the place called the Heptagoniae. All these points were unprotected by walls. Though the city was now encompassed on every side by so menacing a foe the tyrant was most energetic in its defence; wherever shouts arose on some sudden onset, when breathless messengers came asking for help, he either hurried to the threatened spot himself or sent others to assist. When, however, demoralisation and panic had set in everywhere, he completely lost his nerve, and was unable either to give the necessary orders or to listen to the messages that came; he not only lost all power of judgment, but was almost beside himself.

"As long as they were in the narrow streets the Lacedaemonians stood their ground against the Romans, and three separate actions were going on at different places, but as the struggle became more intense it became more unequal. The Lacedaemonians were carrying on the fight with missiles, against which the Romans were easily able to protect themselves by their large shields, and whilst some fell harmlessly others came with little force. Owing to the confined space and the crowding together they had no room to run before hurling their missiles to give them greater force, nor could they keep a firm and steady footing while they tried to throw them. None of the darts which the enemy flung penetrated the bodies and very few the shields of the Romans. Some wounds were caused by the enemy who were on higher ground around them, but soon their advance exposed them to an unlooked-for attack from the houses, not only darts but even tiles being hurled upon them. On this they held their shields above their heads and closed up so that with shield joined to shield there might be no room for a chance missile or even for one thrown at close range to penetrate. In this testudo formation they went on.

"For a short time the Romans were held up by the narrowness of the streets as they and the enemy were closely packed together, but when they got into a broader thoroughfare they pushed the enemy back and were able to advance, and the violence of their attack made further resistance impossible. When the Lacedaemonians had once turned to flight and were making for the higher parts of the city, Nabis, in a state of distraction as though the city was actually taken, was looking round for some way of escape, but Pythagoras, who in all other respects was showing the spirit and leadership of a general, was now the one man who saved the city from capture. He gave orders for the buildings nearest the walls to be set alight and they instantly burst into flames, the townsmen, who at other times would naturally have helped to extinguish them, fanning the conflagration. The roofs collapsed upon the Romans, broken tiles and pieces of burning wood struck the soldiers, the flames spread far and wide, and the smoke caused them alarm out of all proportion to the danger incurred. Those who were still outside the city making the final assault fell back from the walls; those who were already within, afraid of being cut off by the outbreak of fire in their rear, retired, and Quinctius, seeing the state of matters, sounded the retreat. Recalled from the assault when the city was all but captured, they returned to camp." ~ T. Livius 34.38-39

For the next three days the Romans demonstrated around the walls, engaging in small skirmishes until Nabis realized his situation and finally surrendered.


No Marriage Ceremonies held in the Month of May

"Why do men not marry during the month of May? Is it because this month comes between April and June, of which they regard April as sacred to Venus and June as sacred to Juno, both of them divinities of marriage; and so they put the wedding a little earlier or wait until later? Or is it because in this month they hold their most important ceremony of purification, in which they now throw images from the bridge into the river, but in days of old they used to throw human beings? Wherefore it is the custom that the Flaminica, reputed to be consecrate to Juno, shall wear a stern face, and refrain from bathing and wearing ornaments at this time. Or is it because many of the Latins make offerings to the departed in this month? And it is for this reason, perhaps, that they worship Mercury in this month and that the month derives its name from Maia. Or is May, as some relate, named after the older (maior) and June after the younger generation (iunior)? For youth is better fitted for marriage, as Euripides also says:

Old age bids Love to take Her leave for aye
And Aphrodite wearies of the old.

"They do not, therefore, marry in May, but wait for June which comes next after May." ~ Plutarch, Roman Questions 86


Our thought for today is from Epictetus, Enchiridion 45:

D"oes any one bathe hastily? Do not say that he does it ill, but hastily. Does any one drink much wine? Do not say that he does ill, but that he drinks a great deal. For unless you perfectly understand his motives, how should you know if he acts ill? Thus you will not risk yielding to any appearances but such as you fully comprehend."
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65033 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Cato Maiori sal.

Salve!

I'll trade you the support of two monks, a third-class relic and St Symeon Stylites for, say... a dryad, two water-nymphs and Cocytus. Ready to rrrrrrumble!

Vale!

Cato


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Maior" <rory12001@...> wrote:
>
> M. Hortensia G. Equitio Quiritibusque spd;
> That was totally hilarious!!
>
> But please don't forget our annual Pagans vs. the Christians slugfest will be replaced with Olympic-style wrestling at the next Coventus.
> All contestants are reminded to leave statues, icons, of their favorite deities at the door and Jesus, Hercules and Yahweh are NOT permitted to intervene.
> thank you
> The Establishment
>
>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae Iulio Sabino Iuliae Aquilaesque SPD
> > >
> > > Salvete!
> > >
> > > LOL woohoo! a Latin lesson, a double-dactyl and some of the funniest leges!
> > > I particularly like the "a lion will be provided for you" :D
> > >
> > > ATS: Yes, wasn¹t it gracious to provide the lion if one cannot afford to
> > > rent one? You have the right to confront a lion on the sand/in the
> > > arena...can¹t say much for the Latin (one too many instances of conducere in
> > > the last statement, inter alia), but other than that, it certainly is
> > > hilarious!
> > >
> > > Valete!
> > >
> > > Cato
> > >
> > > P.S. - Iulia, don't let Albucius read those. :) GEC
> > >
> > > ATS: Albucius sees all, knows all...and then makes it more complex.
> > >
> > > Back to correcting student renditions of In Catilinam I...
> > >
> > > Valete.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "L
> > > Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Avete atque salvéte, cives!
> > >> >
> > >> > Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
> > >> > Upon a new cive, cives!
> > >> > A new cive, cives, mind you!
> > >> > Unified Gang Mentality!
> > >> > The Apocalypse is upon us!
> > >> > Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
> > >> > We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris – vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere
> > >> vociferari!
> > >> > You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured – or, if you
> > >> prefer, you are free to scream your head off.
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum
> > >> nocens an nocentissimus esses.
> > >> > You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find
> > >> out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem
> > >> conducere, praebemus.
> > >> > You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot
> > >> afford a lion, one will be provided for you.
> > >> >
> > >> > Avete atque valéte!
> > >> >
> > >> > Julia
> > >> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Messages in this topic
> > > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/65000
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65034 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Cato Marcio Saturnino Claudiae Laurentiaeque SPD

Salvete!

The trouble is that there's no easy way to describe everyone; your best bet is to read along and get a feel for who's doing what and why. The Album Civium is a good tool for basics, as well as the magistrate's list - both of these are found on the wiki, here:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Main_Page

The elections *are* important, as an exercise of the free will of the People; they are *not* important enough that we cannot take ourselves with a grain of salt. A very large grain of salt.

Not a single person standing for office is "bad" - including me (SHAMELESS PLUG: Cato for Censor! Doesn't *every* Rome need a "Cato the Censor"? Yes! Vote for ME!) but it may be even more important that we allow humor to temper the sharper edges of our rhetoric, in the way of Martial's Epigrams (my inspiration).

If you're lucky I may do "A Short History of Nova Roma, With Occasional Musical Interludes".

Valete,

Exit Cato, pursued by a praetor



--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "m.claudialaurentia" <m.claudialaurentia@...> wrote:
>
> Salve,
>
> If you ever get the answers you want, could you forward them to me? I am completely lost as well, and I would prefer my vote not be wasted due to the election's complexity and seriousness. I just wish I knew what it was about....
>
> Vale,
>
> M. Claudia Laurentia
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@> wrote:
> >
> > Salve Omnes,
> >
> > Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Valete Bene,
> >
> > T. Marcius Saturninus
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65035 From: Diana Octavia Aventina Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Salve Cato,
 
Wow, I'm not on your list either. How about:
 
Diana Octavia: I've decided to be nice to everyone from now on and anyone who doesn't like it can kiss my white Irish arse :-)
 
Vale,
Diana
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65036 From: marcuscorneliusdexter Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Dexter Lentule sal.

In defense of Cato, all New Yorkers are required by law to work the fact that they're New Yorkers into every conversation with "outsiders." They just need to make sure no one could possibly ever mistake them for, say, a Midwesterner or (gasp!) a Southerner.

I know this because... I'm a New Yorker. :)

Vale!
M.Cor.Dexter





--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Cn. Cornelius Lentulus" <cn_corn_lent@...> wrote:
>
> Lentulus Sabino, Catoni s. d.
>
>
> Cato, that was excellent: Sabine, your Catonian double dactyl is hilarious, I think this is your first poem in Nova Roma! (I think we should collect all our Nova Roman born poems, all the double dactyls, Venator's, I also wrote one or two...)
>
> Another possible Cato resume, added to the list:
>
> C. Equitius Cato:
>
> "I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. FOLLOW THE LAW!!!"
> "PS.: New York..., New York....!"
>
>
> Valete!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65037 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Savete,
>
> M. Hortensia G. Equitio Quiritibusque spd;
> That was totally hilarious!!
>
> But please don't forget our annual Pagans vs. the Christians slugfest will be replaced with Olympic-style wrestling at the next Coventus.
> All contestants are reminded to leave statues, icons, of their favorite deities at the door and Jesus, Hercules and Yahweh are NOT permitted to intervene.
> thank you
> The Establishment
>

OOOh, I'm looking forward to this! If Cato comes to the french conventus there might be a way to do it! But I was thinking duels istead of wrestling. It's more fun with weapons!

Valete,
Livia
>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae Iulio Sabino Iuliae Aquilaesque SPD
> > >
> > > Salvete!
> > >
> > > LOL woohoo! a Latin lesson, a double-dactyl and some of the funniest leges!
> > > I particularly like the "a lion will be provided for you" :D
> > >
> > > ATS: Yes, wasn¹t it gracious to provide the lion if one cannot afford to
> > > rent one? You have the right to confront a lion on the sand/in the
> > > arena...can¹t say much for the Latin (one too many instances of conducere in
> > > the last statement, inter alia), but other than that, it certainly is
> > > hilarious!
> > >
> > > Valete!
> > >
> > > Cato
> > >
> > > P.S. - Iulia, don't let Albucius read those. :) GEC
> > >
> > > ATS: Albucius sees all, knows all...and then makes it more complex.
> > >
> > > Back to correcting student renditions of In Catilinam I...
> > >
> > > Valete.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "L
> > > Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Avete atque salvéte, cives!
> > >> >
> > >> > Main list cives, again we witness another display of Gang Mentality!
> > >> > Upon a new cive, cives!
> > >> > A new cive, cives, mind you!
> > >> > Unified Gang Mentality!
> > >> > The Apocalypse is upon us!
> > >> > Our new cive, cives, cannot even ask a simple question!
> > >> > We must protect, cives, cives'rights to free speech, inter alia!
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes tacendi dum torqueris – vel, si mavis, tibi licet magnopere
> > >> vociferari!
> > >> > You have a right to remain silent while you are tortured – or, if you
> > >> prefer, you are free to scream your head off.
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes inspiciendi exta pecudis quam persecuimus ut comperiremus utrum
> > >> nocens an nocentissimus esses.
> > >> > You have a right to examine the entrails of the animal we cut up to find
> > >> out whether you were guilty or really, really guilty.
> > >> >
> > >> > Ius habes obeundi leonem in harena. Si non potes conducere leonem
> > >> conducere, praebemus.
> > >> > You have a right to be confronted in the arena by a lion. If you cannot
> > >> afford a lion, one will be provided for you.
> > >> >
> > >> > Avete atque valéte!
> > >> >
> > >> > Julia
> > >> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Messages in this topic
> > > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/65000
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65038 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: M. Claudia Laurentia - Welcome New Citizen!
Salve Claudiae Laurentiae

Please fell free to begin a new thread if you have any further questions.
You can find information by following the links below:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Main_Page

Of particular interest you might find this link helpful to explore cultural and social interests and "fun"
stuff:

http://novaroma.org/nr/New_citizen_first_steps

In addition there is the New Roman group which is designed just for the new citizen so they can get a good foothold in the respublica:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newroman/

If there is anything you might need do not hesitate to ask,

Optime Vale and Welcome to Nova Roma,

L. Julia Aquila
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65039 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Avete omnes,

> Tonight's selection is from Rutilius Numantius, a native of Gaul and the City Prefect of Rome,

Yes he was a fellow guy... and now my selection.

My Latin translation of Imagine, the famous song of John Lennon.

Finge

"Non Aethera esse finge
Est experiri facile
Neque Infernum infra nos
Sed tantum caelum supra nos.

Universosque finge
In diem vivere...

Non Patrias esse finge
Est factu non difficile
Nil mori nectuque dignum
Nec religionem demum.

Universosque finge
In pace vivere...

Potes dicere me somniare
Ego non sum unus
Exopto te ad nos convenire
Ut sit orbis unus.

Nihil possideri finge
Sed dubito id possisne
Nullam sitim, nullam famem,
Omnium fraternitatem.

Universosque finge
Orbem sociare...

Potes dicere me somniare
Ego non sum unus
Exopto te ad nos convenire
Ut vivat orbis ceu unus."


Valete.
C. Petronius Dexter
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65040 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Salvete omnes,

This hour's selection is from Vergil's Aeneid.

Vergil's Aeneid might be understood as one long paean, glorifying Rome, its founders, and its greatness in the Augustan age. How skillfully the courtly poet paid his tribute to the reigning Julii and especially to Augustus is shown in the following lines from the great Latin epic.
Anchises, in the realms of the dead, is reciting to his son Aeneas the future glories of the Roman race:

Vergil, Aeneid,
Book VI.ii.789-800, 847-853


Lo! Caesar and all the Julian
Line, predestined to rise to the infinite spaces of heaven.
This, yea, this is the man, so often foretold you in promise,
Caesar Augustus, descended from God, who again shall a golden
Age in Latium found, in fields once governed by Saturn
Further than India's hordes, or the Garymantian peoples
He shall extend his reign; there's a land beyond all of our planets
Yond the far track of the year and the sun, where sky-bearing Atlas
Turns on his shoulders the firmament studded with bright constellations;
Yea, even now, at his coming, foreshadowed by omens from heaven,
Shudder the Caspian realms, and the barbarous Scythian kingdoms,
While the disquieted harbors of Nile are affrighted!
[Anchises now points out the long line of worthies and conquerors who are to precede Augustus, and adds these lines.]
Others better may fashion the breathing bronze with more delicate fingers;
Doubtless they also will summon more lifelike features from marble:
They shall more cunningly plead at the bar; and the mazes of heaven
Draw to the scale and determine the march of the swift constellations.
Yours be the care, O Rome, to subdue the whole world
for your empire!
These be the arts for you---the order of peace to establish,
Them that are vanquished to spare, and them that are
haughty to humble!


Valete,
Iulia;)
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65041 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Salve Petroni amici!

Bravo! Bravo!

It works!
I actually sang it! And it works!
I should have held off on my selection;) I think we were posting at the same time..
Thank for this Petrone!

Cura ut valeas
Julia


--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Gaius Petronius Dexter" <jfarnoud94@...> wrote:
>
> Avete omnes,
>
> > Tonight's selection is from Rutilius Numantius, a native of Gaul and the City Prefect of Rome,
>
> Yes he was a fellow guy... and now my selection.
>
> My Latin translation of Imagine, the famous song of John Lennon.
>
> Finge
>
> "Non Aethera esse finge
> Est experiri facile
> Neque Infernum infra nos
> Sed tantum caelum supra nos.
>
> Universosque finge
> In diem vivere...
>
> Non Patrias esse finge
> Est factu non difficile
> Nil mori nectuque dignum
> Nec religionem demum.
>
> Universosque finge
> In pace vivere...
>
> Potes dicere me somniare
> Ego non sum unus
> Exopto te ad nos convenire
> Ut sit orbis unus.
>
> Nihil possideri finge
> Sed dubito id possisne
> Nullam sitim, nullam famem,
> Omnium fraternitatem.
>
> Universosque finge
> Orbem sociare...
>
> Potes dicere me somniare
> Ego non sum unus
> Exopto te ad nos convenire
> Ut vivat orbis ceu unus."
>
>
> Valete.
> C. Petronius Dexter
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65042 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor - Sextus Antonius Costa
Salve Antonius,

It is my pleasure as I have faith in your passion and ability to act as diribitor!

Vale,
Julia Aquila



I thank you Aquila, in honoring me with your kind words in support of my candidacy for Diribitor.
> My name is Sextus Antonious Costa and I have been a citizen of Nova Roma since October of last year. I am 27 years old and reside in America Austrorientalis.
> Although a relative newcomer to Nova Roma, I offer as mentioned by Aquila and others, "new blood" to a republic seemingly in the midst of inner struggles within it's old guard. I raise my hand to the challenge of office with a cleansing and refreshing dose of non bias to a few and a love and devotion to the ideals for which this organization, this republic was initially chartered: to dedicate ourselves to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture.
> In so far as experience is based, I am prior military, a most typical prerequisite for the position of diribitor in the days of antiquity.
>
>
>
> S. Antonius Costa
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65043 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Im completely lost
Cato Cornelio Dextero sal.

Salve!

Well, actually it's not a law but more a ... custom. And here in NYC we take our customs seriously.

:)

Vale,

Cato

P.S. - follow the law! GEC

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "marcuscorneliusdexter" <iwn2000@...> wrote:
>
> Dexter Lentule sal.
>
> In defense of Cato, all New Yorkers are required by law to work the fact that they're New Yorkers into every conversation with "outsiders." They just need to make sure no one could possibly ever mistake them for, say, a Midwesterner or (gasp!) a Southerner.
>
> I know this because... I'm a New Yorker. :)
>
> Vale!
> M.Cor.Dexter
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Cn. Cornelius Lentulus" <cn_corn_lent@> wrote:
> >
> > Lentulus Sabino, Catoni s. d.
> >
> >
> > Cato, that was excellent: Sabine, your Catonian double dactyl is hilarious, I think this is your first poem in Nova Roma! (I think we should collect all our Nova Roman born poems, all the double dactyls, Venator's, I also wrote one or two...)
> >
> > Another possible Cato resume, added to the list:
> >
> > C. Equitius Cato:
> >
> > "I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. I'm a New Yorker. FOLLOW THE LAW!!!"
> > "PS.: New York..., New York....!"
> >
> >
> > Valete!
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65044 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
You forgot to add the required belly dance. :)

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Diana Octavia Aventina <roman.babe@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Cato,
>
> Wow, I'm not on your list either. How about:
>
> Diana Octavia: I've decided to be nice to everyone from now on and anyone who doesn't like it can kiss my white Irish arse :-)
>  
> Vale,
> Diana
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65045 From: Gnaeus Equitius Marinus Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: LCSF moderation
Salvete omnes,

I have examined the Leges Labiena de intercessione and Didia Gemina de
potestate tribunicia, and have concluded that the intercessio issued
yesterday by two tribunes places the moderation imposed by my
colleague P. Memmius Albucius in abeyence.

Thus I have removed the moderation.

Valete,

CN-EQVIT-MARINVS
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65046 From: Publius Memmius Albucius Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: LCSF moderation - veto
Praetor Memmius omnibus s.d.
 
Leges Labiena and Didia Gemina having not changed during the last two hours, I hereby veto, according paragraph IV, A, 3, b of our constitution, my colleague Marinus' removal, reported in the letter below.
 
The concerned citizen moderation status will end at its fixed term or at the end of the 72 hours delay provided by the relative leges.
 
 
Valete omnes,
 
 
 
Albucius pr.

 
> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 15:56:31 -0400
> From: gawne@...
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> CC: albucius_aoe@...
> Subject: LCSF moderation
>
> Salvete omnes,
>
> I have examined the Leges Labiena de intercessione and Didia Gemina de
> potestate tribunicia, and have concluded that the intercessio issued
> yesterday by two tribunes places the moderation imposed by my
> colleague P. Memmius Albucius in abeyence.
>
> Thus I have removed the moderation.
>
> Valete,
>
> CN-EQVIT-MARINVS


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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65047 From: Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Official Results of Senate Meeting
Tribunus Plebis Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa SPD

The Senate has finished its latest session and the vote has been tallied as follows:

Formal debate ended April 28, 2762 at 1700 CET
Voting began immediately afterward and continued until April 30, 2762 at 1600 CET.

The following senators cast their votes in time and are referred to by their initials:

1) MCC - Marcus Curiatius Complutensis
2) MMPH - Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (proxy ballot cast by Marcus Curiatius Complutensis)
3) GEM - Gnaeus Equitius Marinus
4) TIS - Titus Iulius Sabinus
5) TGP - Tiberius Galerius Paulinus
6) MIP - Marcus Iulius Perusianus
7) GEC - Gaius Equitius Cato
8) PUSV - Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator
9) GVA - Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa
10) QSP - Quintus Suetonius Paulinus
11) PMA - Publius Memmius Albucius
12) EIL - Equestria Iunia Laeca
13) FAC - Franciscus Apulus Caesar
14) CCS - Caius Curius Saturninus
15) MMA - Marcus Minucius Audens
16) DIPI - Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus
17) MIS - Marcus Iulius Severus
18) MHM - Marca Hortensia Maior
19) QFM - Quintus Fabius Maximus
20) ATS - Aula Tullia Scholastica
21) GIC -Gnaeus Iulius Caesar
22) LCSF - Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
23) CFD - Caius Flavius Diocletianus
24) ECF - Emilia Curia Finnica
25) MLA - Marcus Lucretius Agricola
26) CFBM - Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus

The following senators cast a vote but after the time limit:

Flavius Galerius Aurelianus

The following senators did not cast a vote and did not give an explanation for their absence:

K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus
C. Marius Merullus
M. Arminius Maior
Arn. Moravia Aurelia
Ap. Tullius Marcellus Cato

Item I Emergency Disaster Fund

An Emergency/Disaster Fund is hereby established by the Senate for cases of catastrophes, to help and support mainly, but not only, Nova Roman citizens.

The use of this Fund will be public and well known to the people (not only within NR, but also to beneficiaries) in a way that shows clearly that NR is making the donation.

I.a The fund should be fed by individual donations (public or private), and/or any other way the Senate might find appropriate.

I.b The Consuls shall set a deadline after which the money gathered until that moment will be delivered to the Italian Red Cross for relief of the Abruzzo earthquake victims. After that, a second deadline will be set by the Consuls, to gather money which will be devolved to an organization, yet to be identified, for the reconstruction of damaged houses and/or roman articacts and monuments in Abruzzo.

After this, further deadlines and specific goals for the use of the fund may be set by the Consuls.

I.c No new bank account is needed. The fund will be set aside in the budget, like the MM fund. A new donation option shall be added to the relevant wiki page.

Uti rogas - 14
Antiquo - 9
Abstineo - 3

The item passes.

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS: Uti rogas. However I join the other Senators point of view, that it was better to make it a general fund from the beginning.
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC ANTIQUO I would support this if references to specific disasters are removed. Make it a general fund whose monies can be disbursed as the Senate sees fit to any disaster in which citizens of Nova Roma are affected or the Roman heritage anywhere in the world can be protected.
*PUSV - UTI ROGAS
*GVA - UTI ROGAS
*QSP - ANTIQUO - Should be for Roman sites only as mentioned.
*PMA - ABSTINEO for the four following reasons:
1/ Even if the idea is good, I think that NR must not react after every event, but allow itself time to adapt its organization and means according its goals ;
2/ It is not specified whether this the Fund is a new one, or the re-clothed Emergency Fund.
3/ The participation of the Treasury, as such, is not specified. If NR Treasury to put monies in this fund, where these monies will come from ? From new receipts ? From a transfer coming from existing funds, and if yes, from which ones ?
4/ The Fund should work in 3 steps, as the Curia did with the MMP last year: first set the principle of a Fund ; second voting to have this or that event entered in the Fund's scope (for ex. here with the Abruzzo's earthquake). Inside these
2 steps preliminary frame, the consuls would come to the Senate with a list of proposed donations (Red cross, local associations, other ones, etc.).
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC VTI ROGAS: I woulf prefer to destinate this fund to novaromans and roman monuments affected by distasters, but this is a good project
*CCS ANTIQUO
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI ABSTINEO While the idea is good we don't have the resources yet to make a significant impact.
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Antiquo. Let's save the forum
*QFM ANTIQVO I believe that this is admirable sentiment in a poorly written bill. I remind the Conscript Fathers our business language is English by law, therefore our SCs should be in excellent English. I also believe that if we need to give money to Aubruzzo, we need to have a separate SC detailing that and that alone. This needs to be refined and brought back to this House at a later date.
*ATS Abstineo. I am not entirely convinced of the need for this on our part. There may be better ways of assisting the victims of such disasters via existing agencies, much as we sympathize with them, and particularly with those in Italia.
*GIC: Antiquo There are adequate ways people can donate funds to this outside of NR and funds in NR should be for NR.
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD ANTIQUO
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA ANTIQUO
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

Item II Investigation on the state of affairs of the Magna Mater Project

The Senate authorizes the Consuls to instruct the Consular Quaestors to start an investigation on the state of affairs of the Magna Mater Project, and to obtain legal advice from a qualified lawyer in the United States. A report must be presented to the Senate within a month from the starting date of the investigation. The full report will be presented at the end of the investigation within 2.5 months from the starting date of the investigation.

Uti rogas - 21
Antiquo - 4
Abstineo - 0

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS UTI ROGAS
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA - UTI ROGAS
*QSP - UTI ROGAS
*PMA - ANTIQUO, for five reasons :
1/ This item is linked to the following one. The consular quaestors cannot be asked investigated on a Project which would fall under the competency of another magistracy, and its assigned quaestors (see Item III proposal). The Item III must be set *before* the Item II ;
2/ The starting date of investigation not being specified, what happens if the investigation begins on December, the next magistrates being not able to assume the acts of their predecessors ?
3/ The MMP has been duly reported to the Senate several times, including last year. No new element allows to state that the previous reports, and the control applied by the Curia, would have been ill-made.
4/ The limitation of the skills of the proposed lawyer in the U.S.A. would not answer, if a full new audit would be seen necessary, the legal questions on the European situation that should ask this audit.
5/ If the questions asked are about the relation between NR Inc. and the incorporation country law, the matter should be examined by the Board of NR Inc. as such, duly convened, not inside the Roman Senate.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC VTI ROGAS: I'm sure about the good goals of MMP but it this procedure is necessary to assicure you about the project, I support it
*CCS Antiquo. Discussions here in the Senate have demonstrated clearly that no investigation is needed.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI Uti Rogas There are too many questions about this that must be
answered.
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Antiquo. There is no need, we've discussed this in the Senate sufficiently
*QFM UTI ROGAS
*ATS UTI ROGAS
*GIC: Uti Rogas
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF Antiquo I can see no need for such
*MLA ANTIQUO
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

Item III Oversight of the Magna Mater Project

The Senate hereby decides to remove the oversight of the Magna Mater Project from the Curule Aediles, and assigns it to the CIO Office.

Uti rogas - 11
Antiquo - 13
Abstineo - 1

The item fails

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS: TIS: Antiquo. In concordance with his approved duties, the CIO responsibility can be to oversight only the MMP website.
*TGP ANTIQUO The CIO is not an elected magistrate. He or she is an appointed officer of the Senate. For all this time it was OK for the Curule Aediles to oversee the MMP but get one Curule Aediles who even questions the project and oversight must change to someone who has NO questions about how it runs. It would seem that only those who believe that the MMP is the greatest thing since sliced bread can be allowed to oversee it.
*MIP ABSTINEO
*GEC ANTIQUO the MMP needs to be evaluated in a legal setting before we move it around at all.
*PUSV ANTIQUO
*GVA ANTIQUO
*QSP ANTIQUO
*PMA ANTIQUO : Even if the aediles and the censors seem the most relevant elected magistrates, especially historically, to be entrusted with the management of such a pluriformal Project like the MMP, the Senate may decide to entrust any other magistrate whose rank is high enough, however, to prevail on the quaestor who must necessarily and legally work with her/him.
The office of CIO, whoever be the holder of this office, does not fulfill these requirements.
In such a context, the consuls should have chosen the simplest solution: to propose the Curia that they managed themselves, directly and with the help of their quaestors, the MMP.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Uti rogas. The project needs to be transferred as soon as possible away from the hands of the Aedile who has done so severe mistakes and caused so much damage to whole Nova Roma (both corporation and res publica) by his actions. I hoped that he would have been man enough to resign after such fiasco he caused by damaging public property on political motives.
*MMA ANTIQUO The CIO has already made it clear that he believes the MMP is fine as it is and has insulted those who have brought forth information against it, as it stands. NR gains nothing by placing MMP into the hands of one who is unaware of the potential problems that may well be contained therein.
*DIPI Antiquo Transferring oversight to this position makes no sense at all. This is simply an attempt to avoid accountability because Caesar has brought up uncomfortable questions about the project people would rather not answer.
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Uti rogas. This project should be transferred asap. The Aedile made baseless accusations without looking at evidence or even speaking with our CFO by his own admission. He has damaged Nova Roma's reputation. Politics drives him not regard for the res publica. He should have resigned, but is without honor.
*QFM ANTIQVO What exactly is this love affair with the MMP? When certain Conscript Fathers are so committed to a project that they first ignore then obstruct information using the strangest means possible, I have written enough plots and storylines to understand that there is more here that what appears on the surface. But even if this was not the case, the Aediles still are the proper administrators of such a website project, and should remain so.
*ATS UTI ROGAS On the assumption that this refers ONLY to the actual website of the Magna Mater Project, assentior; uti rogas. If not, I would be inclined to vote antiquo.
*GIC: Antiquo
*LCSF ANTIQUO
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF UTI ROGAS
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM Antiquo. I don't think our current aedile is the best choice for oversight, but I think the office itself should administer the project. This is why magistrates operate in pairs. Without a colleague there is the potential for abuse.

Item IV Senate Seal

The Senate hereby decides to make the Senate Seal a binding law of all members of the Senate, whereby they should not discuss any business, including committees, outside of the Senate, except for that specifically detailed in the Senate Handbook

Uti rogas 11
Antiquo 13
Abstineo 1

The item fails

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS UTI ROGAS
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC ANTIQUO although I am inclined to agree with the thought behind this, I see no reason why it should be made into law. It strikes me as particularly inappropriate at a time when so much concern is being raised over the incursion of certain magistrates into the realm of censorship for
political/personal reasons. Under a set of magistrates whose actions were above reproach this might be more acceptable but in the current climate, I say that this should not be accepted
*PUSV ANTIQUO
*GVA ANTIQUO
*QSP ANTIQUO
*PMA ANTIQUO : If the discussions of *NR Inc. Board* could be private, apart its reports, the sessions of the Senate should be, as they were in the ancient times, public.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Antiquo. We should move into more open direction, not more closed.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI Antiquo We should be moving towards more transparency, not less, especially in our current political climate.
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Antiquo. I agree entirely with Saturninus. We should move in a more open direction, not more closed. Openess and transparencey is what the Senate needs.
*QFM ANTIQVO The seal concept was based on protecting the identities of Nova Roma employees while their job performance was discussed by the Conscript Fathers. It was never made to allow secret discussions about the People of Nova Roma. The Seal is a courtesy that the Senate follows for the above reason. It should not be formalized.
*ATS UTI ROGAS
*GIC: Antiquo
*LCSF ANTIQUO
*CFD ANTIQUO
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA ANTIQUO We should respect the privacy of those who spoke understanding that these proceedings were private, but if that is not possible then the least bad solution is openness
*CFBM ABSTINEO

Item V Official Seal of Nova Roma

The Senate hereby designates the obverse and the reverse of the first coin issued by Nova Roma as the official Seal of Nova Roma.

Uti rogas 23
Antiquo 0
Abstineo 3

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA ABSTINEO : I am not sure that Nova Roma, as the continuation of Rome, needs a seal, as every average organization.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Uti rogas. However I see very little use for this.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI Uti rogas I don't see this is an important issue but am willing to support it.
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM UTI ROGAS
*QFM VTI ROGAS This is of course if Senator Cassius (the owner) has no objections.
*ATS UTI ROGAS
*GIC: Uti rogas
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF UTI ROGAS
*MLA ABSTINEO
*CFBM ABSTINEO

Item VI Dissolution of inactive provinces

Inactive provinces (two Asiae, Venedia and Hibernia) are to be dissolved, and all citizens residing in areas that aren't provinces of NR should be represented and administered by the Praetors. The Praetors can divide the tasks among themselves.

Uti rogas 11
Antiquo 13
Abstineo 2

The item fails

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS: Antiquo. The Senate Committee on provincial affairs was not consulted. For what the committee was created?
*TGP ANTIQUO Keeping them available is better than having to recreate them later. Adding Hibernia to Britannia would make the province to big. Most of our provinces are already too big. California should be split into at least 3 or even 4 provinces and based on cities not an American state. Food for thought: My province is Mediatlantic and is one Nova Roma province but seven US states. We should reorganize our provinces along city lines and not state lines.
*MIP ABSTINEO. I preferred these citizens were included in adjacent provinces but I had no time to discuss here.
*GEC ANTIQUO Iulius Sabinus is correct; why do we have a Committee if it is not going to be used. If I had thought this over earlier, I would have recommended that this be referred like the Budget Committee item
*PUSV ANTIQUO
*GVA ANTIQUO
*QSP Antiquo - They could fire up any time.
*PMA UTI ROGAS, being reminded that the praetors will need, for managing these provinces, a dynamic help from the censors (citizenry).
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC ABSTINEO: I would prefer to unit this provinces withe the closer and active provinces and this matter would be discussed by the provincial committee as said by Senator Sabinus
*CCS UTI ROGAS
*MMA ANTIQUO I do not understand how this item came to the Senate agenda without being sent to the Senate Committee for Provincial Affairs. If the Consul think so little of this committee then perhaps it should be disbanded. It would also seem that either the Consuls have forgotten who these committees are or have undertaken to make their decisions for them.
*DIPI Antiquo I'd rather leave them dormant ready to start up again.
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Uti rogas. As former propraetrix of Hibernia it's sad to see. I hope the future will see this province revive.
*QFM ANTIQVO First off as a member of the Provinces Committee this is the first I am seeing of this. So, the Consuls broke their own protocols. Next, Provinces should be decreased in size due to the population not widened. Those citizens in those provinces must administer themselves.
*ATS Antiquo, with reservations. I would prefer that inactive provinces be annexed to their neighbors pending reactivation. In particular, Hibernia used to be part of Britannia, and it makes good sense to restore that situation.
*GIC: Antiquo
*LCSF ANTIQUO
*CFD ANTIQUO
*ECF UTI ROGAS
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

Item VII Roman name to the CIO

The Senate gives a Roman name to the CIO so that it can be normally involved in our Roman nomenclature and hierarchy. Thus, the CIO's official title in Latin should be "Curator Rei Informaticae" .

Uti rogas 19
Antiquo 2
Abstineo 5

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS UTI ROGAS
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA ANTIQUO : I have constantly considered and still do, that the C.I.O. should be linked to NR Inc., and not included inside our Roman system of law. We had already one or two MA, whose title should be enough.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Abstineo. I really see no need for this, but on the other hand I don't see a specific reason to vote against it.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI ABSTINEO
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Uti Rogas; the more Latin in Nova Roma the better
*QFM ANTIQVO The CIO is a modern convention, not a Roman one. The CIO of the Vatican has no Latin equivalent, only a title in Italian
*ATS Abstineo. I’m all for Latin names, but don’t think this is the best rendition of this title. There is, however, no Latin word for the term information in the sense we normally use it, though there is one for informing on someone/something.
*GIC: Uti rogas
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF ABSTINEO
*MLA ABSTINEO
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

Item VIII Appointment of a Magister aranearius

The Senate appoints Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as Magister aranearius, to work under the authority of the CIO, Senator Gaius Curius Saturninus.

VIII.a. In no more than three days, starting in the date that this item is approved, the Consuls will publish a call in the diverse forums of Nova Roma, to invite all interested cives in occupying the other position of Magister aranearius. Two finalists will have to be selected by the CIO, so that the Senate designates the second Magister aranearius

Uti rogas 20
Antiquo 5
Abstineo 1

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS: Uti rogas. My thanks in advance to Cn. Cornelius Lentulus.
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA ANTIQUO : I have constantly considered and still do, that the C.I.O. should be linked to NR Inc., outside our Roman system of law. In consequence, our MA (s) cannot be placed under her/his responsibility. Such a measure increases the confusion that we have made and still do between the corporation and its obligations, on a hand, and the Republic and its own goals and organization, on another
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC ABSTINEO: I don't know anything about this item
*CCS Uti rogas. My most sincere thanks for Cn. Cornelius Lentulus.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI UTI ROGAS
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Uti rogas. Cn. Cornelius Lentulus is a wonderful productive Nova Roman, we are lucky to have him.
*QFM ANTIQVO Forgive me Conscript Fathers, why are we awarding Cornelius Lenetulus for his screw-up at moderation, nearly causing a Civil War last weekend? Once again this appears to be favoritism at its most obscene
*ATS UTI ROGAS
*GIC: Antiquo If we are going to put a call out for candidates let it be for both positions, or appoint both.
*LCSF Antiquo - I agree with the comments of Senator Fabius.
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF UTI ROGAS
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

Item IX Senate Committee on Incorporation

The Senate hereby creates a new committee of senators to consider the incorporated status of Nova Roma.

IX. a. According to the Senatus Consultum on permanent standing committees, new committees may be created through senatus consulta.

IX. b. The new committee will adhere to the Preliminary rules for committees, as laid out in the Senatus Consultum on permanent standing committees.

IX. c. The senate hereby creates the Senate Committee on Incorporation.

IX. c.1. The Senate Committee on Incorporation will investigate all options and problems concerning the incorporation of Nova Roma. Costs and legalities involved are to be documented and prepared for the perusal of the senate.

IX. d. The Senate Committee on Incorporation is hereby authorized to admit non-senate members at the discretion of the chair person. These are not allowed to vote in the committee, only to participate in discussions where they have expertise or experience.

Uti rogas 18
Antiquo 6
Abstineo 1

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS: Uti rogas
*TGP ANTIQUO
*MIP VTI ROGAS. I hope this's going to solve the question once for all
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA ANTIQUO, for the matters concerning NR Inc. must be managed by the Board of the corporation, as such, not as the Senate of the Republic. A separate session of the Board must thus be convened according the appropriate rules.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC No vote given
*CCS Uti rogas. I hope this committee will succeed
*MMA UTI ROGAS This vote is offered if the Consuls intend to use this new committee as something which will assist the Senate in reaching decisions.
*DIPI ANTIQUO
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Uti rogas. I hope this committee will be successful in its endeavors
*QFM VTI ROGAS Hopefully we can incorporate in a another state, with less regulations.
*ATS UTI ROGAS
*GIC: Antiquo
*LCSF ANTIQUO
*CFD ANTIQUO
*ECF UTI ROGAS
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM ABSTINEO

Item X Adoption of an Arbitration Agreement

The Senate votes to adopt the use of an Arbitration Agreement for settling legal disputes initiated by or against the corporation. For legal disputes within the United States, the arbitration will be processed through the dispute resolution services of the American Arbitration Association (adr.org) using “documents only”.

The purpose of adopting this agreement is to limit the legal fees incurred by the corporation that would result from settling disputes through the court system. The Arbitration Agreement is located in the Senate files section under Legal. The direct link to the document is:

http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/SenatusRom anus/files/ Legal/Arbitratio n%20Agreement.

Further information can be found in the presentation:

http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/SenatusRom anus/files/ Legal/Arbitratio nAgreementBOD. html

For legal disputes outside the United States, the proper national or regional arbitration agreements will be sought, if and when needed.

Uti rogas 10
Antiquo 14
Abstineo 2

The item fails

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS, with particular thanks to Senatrix Laeca, who developed this proposal.
*TIS: Uti rogas
*TGP ANTIQUO
*MIP ABSTINEO
*GEC ANTIQUO
*PUSV ANTIQUO
*GVA ANTIQUO
*QSP ANTIQUO
*PMA ANTIQUO, for three reasons:
1/ the matters concerning NR Inc. must be managed by the Board of the corporation, as such, and not by the Senate of the Republic. A separate session of the Board must thus be convened according the appropriate rules ;
2/ the matter has not been worked enough, and is either not applicable in some cases, for example when a party refuses to compromise, or illegal in some countries ;
3/ the difference is not made between the disputes which could arise within the corporation as such (NR Inc.) and the Republic, wherein the only laws to be applied are our Roman system of law, which excludes by itself the idea of arbitration. For such matters, a senatus consultum would be unconstitutional.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Antiquo. I see no need for this.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI ANTIQUO
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Antiquo. I cannot see spending the cives money on this. Surely we can find a better and zero cost way for Nova Roma to avoid expensive litigation.
*QFM ANTIQUO
*ATS UTI ROGAS I would hope that this would not be necessary, but tentatively, uti rogas.
*GIC: Antiquo
*LCSF ANTIQUO
*CFD ANTIQUO
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM ABSTINEO

Item XI Risk Management Task Force

The Senate votes to approve the creation of a Risk Management Task Force. The purpose of this item is to form a dedicated team focused solely on the identification and evaluation of all risk areas within the corporation and arrange them by risk level. Once their analysis has been completed, the task force will present their findings along with strategies and action items for mitigating the risk in a formal report to the Senate. They will be asked that the report be submitted within 30 to 90 days after the formation of the team.

XI.a. The initial outcome of this task force will be to advise the board of which areas need immediate attention. The board should then select individuals to act on the recommendations of the task force. The task force will continue to monitor and evaluate the new measures as they are put in place, determine if they have been effective, make changes if necessary, and provide ongoing reports to the board on an as needed basis.

Uti rogas 15
Antiquo 9
Abstineo 1

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM: Uti Rogas, again with thanks to Senatrix Laeca for her work in
developing this idea.
*TIS: Uti rogas
*TGP ANTIQUO
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV ANTIQUO This could well be subsumed within the discussions in an Incorporation Committee.
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA ANTIQUO, for two reasons:
1/ the matters concerning NR Inc. must be managed by the Board of the corporation, as such, not by the Senate of the Republic. A separate session of the Board must thus be convened according the appropriate rules ;
2/ The Republic, and especially the Senate, must not multiply its working groups, committees, etc. ; in its frame, the consulate should fulfill the tasks here asked to this Task Force, after having consulted the appropriate persons.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Antiquo. I don't think this is a realistic project. The scope is too wide.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI ANTIQUO
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM Antiquo. Just another comittee, with a massive scope
*QFM ANTIQVO This is not the purvey of the Senate of Nova Roma. This should be an outside job by neutral parties with nothing at stake.
*ATS UTI ROGAS Unfortunately, it seems we do need this at least
*GIC: Uti rogas
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD ANTIQUO
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM ABSTINEO

Item XII Citizenship certificate

The Senate hereby creates a Citizenship Certificate to be given to each new citizen, as token of his allegiance to Nova Roma. It would include this information:

The Republic of Nova Roma

Citizenship Certificate

Be it know that

(Roman name)

Who was born on date in (insert city) and is a resident of (insert Roman Province) has been enrolled as citizen (insert citizen number in Roman numerals) by Censors (insert year for Censors name to be inserted).

By this grant of citizenship the recipient will endeavor to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, to always act in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma and will obey, protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma and the laws made pursuant to it.

As a citizen of Nova Roma the recipient will honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in their public dealings, and will pursue the Roman Virtues in their public and private life.

Done on this day (insert Consular date and year).

Seal

It would be in Latin and the citizens’ native language. The two sided certificate would be placed in a cover like this one and then mailed to the citizen.

http://www.creative filingsystems. com/Clearance- CertHldrs. html

A rough draft of the proposed certificate may be found on the Senate list files section, under the name Citizenship certificate

Uti rogas 22
Antiquo 2
Abstineo 1

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM: Uti Rogas, with thanks to Censor Paulinus for his efforts in
creating this.
*TIS: Uti rogas
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA UTI ROGAS
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Antiquo. I would like to see more definite proposal, or only vote for creation of such and then have separate vote on which design we choose.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI UTI ROGAS
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM UTI ROGAS
*QFM UTI ROGAS
*ATS ABSTINEO While I am not among those who has to have physical proof of my citizenship, I think that this is a good idea overall. I do, however, question whether every citizen might like to have personal information (such as birth date) on a certificate which might be displayed in one’s residence, and whether this is the best option for its presentation, ergo abstineo.
*GIC: Uti rogas
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

Item XIII Grant for the annual Conventus in Europe

The Aediles Curules decided to accept two years ago, in the frame of their powers and of the current laws, the candidacy presented by provincia Gallia to held Nova Roma’s Annual Conventus.

After Dacia last year, the Conventus is scheduled to be held within the first 10 days of August in Burgundy, France (Gallia), around the “twin” cities of Autun (Augustodunum) and Bibracte (Bibrax).

As usual, in order to be able to organize the Conventus, the hosting provincia requests a grant from the central Treasury.

In the budget file inserted in the files section of our Curia, you will see that the grant requested from the Treasury is for an amount of 3,692 USD, i.e. 50 % of the provisional budget for the whole Conventus. The citizens of the Provincia Gallia citizens offer to contribute 1,477 USD (20%), and the attendants fees are being estimated at 2,215 USD (30%), on the basis of 15 cives attending.

XIII.A The Senate hereby decides:

XIII.A.1. To authorize a grant for 3.692 USD to the Provincia Gallia for the organization of the Nova Roma Conventus 2762 in Europe;

XIII.A.2 To pay this grant before June 30th, 2762 on an account that the Praetor Galliae will specify to the Quaestrix aerari;

XIII.A.3. If the definitive budget for the Conventus is by an amount inferior to 7,384 USD, the Provincia Gallia will reinburse the difference, considering that the senatorial grant will not in any case be higher than 50 % of the definitive budget.

Uti rogas 5
Antiquo 17
Abstineo 3

The item fails

*MCC ANTIQUO. This amount was not included in our 2009 Budget, therefore if the Senate approves this item there is not money to pay this amount without the complete revision of the annual Budget.
*MMPH ANTIQUO
*GEM: Antiquo, I simply can not support this amount, no matter how
worthy the project.
*TIS: Antiquo. I can't support the amount of money requested.
*TGP ANTIQUO
*MIP ABSTINEO
*GEC ANTIQUO I completely support the face-to-face experience that a Conventus affords; I am not convinced, however, that the State should be paying such a large portion of the costs
*PUSV ANTIQUO
*GVA ANTIQUO
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA ABSTINEO, being myself the governor in charge of this event.
*EIL: Antiquo. This item was never offered to the Budget & Finance
committee for consideration and the amount requested is not reasonable.
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Antiquo. The sum is too high
*MMA ANTIQUO This amount of money is far, far to much to even be considered. This is a function of the Governors and awaken the enthusiasm for their citizens to participate willingly in these kinds of conventions without massive financial outlays from NR to encourage them.
*DIPI ANTIQUO
*MIS ANTIQUO
*MHM UTI ROGAS
*QFM ANTIQUO
*ATS ABSTINEO
*GIC ANTIQUO
*LCSF ANTIQUO
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA ANTIQUO
*CFBM ANTIQUO

or XIII.B The Senate decides to send the Budget of the Conventus in Europe to the Budget and Finnacial Senate Committe for its revision

Uti rogas 20
Antiquo 0
Abstineo 2

The item passes

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM: Uti Rogas, I look forward to the Budget Committee's
recommendation next month.
*TIS: Uti rogas
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP ABSTINEO
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA No vote cast
*QSP No vote cast
*PMA ABSTINEO, being myself the governor in charge of this event.
*EIL: Uti Rogas
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS Uti rogas. Let's use the committees, they should ease the workload of the Senate in the matters like these.
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI UTI ROGAS
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM UTI ROGAS
*QFM UTI ROGAS
*ATS UTI ROGAS With reservations, this might be wiser
*GIC UTI ROGAS
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD No vote given
*ECF UTI ROGAS
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

Item XIV Appointment of provincial governors

The following provinciae are still without governor, hence the Senate hereby decides:

XIV.1. Appoint M. Cornelius Felix governor of Provincia America Boreoccidentalis

Uti rogas 15
Antiquo 10
Abstineo 1

M. Cornelius Felix is appointed governor

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH ANTIQUO
*GEM ANTIQUO
*TIS UTI ROGAS
*TGP ABSTAIN
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA UTI ROGAS
*EIL ANTIQUO
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS ANTIQUO
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI UTI ROGAS
*MIS ANTIQUO
*MHM ANTIQUO
*QFM VTI ROGAS He is Dyslexic, not insane like some of the House members here have hinted.
*ATS ANTIQUO
*GIC UTI ROGAS
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA ANTIQUO
*CFBM ANTIQUO

XIV.2. Appoint M. Valerius Potitus governor of Provincia America Austroccidentalis

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Abstineo 1


M. Valerius Potitus is appointed governor

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM ANTIQUO
*TIS UTI ROGAS
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA UTI ROGAS
*EIL ANTIQUO
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS ANTIQUO
*MMA ABSTINEO I do not know anything of this candidate.
*DIPI UTI ROGAS
*MIS ANTIQUO
*MHM ANTIQUO
*QFM VTI ROGAS Potitus' energy will be good thing for Austroccidentalis.
*ATS Antiquo. Omnino indignus est.
*GIC UTI ROGAS
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF ANTIQUO
*MLA ANTIQUO
*CFBM ANTIQUO

XIV.3. Appoint C. Pompeius Marcellus governor of Provincia Medioccidentalis

Uti rogas 23
Antiquo 0
Abstineo 1

C. Pompeius Marcellus is appointed governor

*MCC UTI ROGAS
*MMPH UTI ROGAS
*GEM UTI ROGAS
*TIS UTI ROGAS
*TGP UTI ROGAS
*MIP UTI ROGAS
*GEC UTI ROGAS
*PUSV UTI ROGAS
*GVA UTI ROGAS
*QSP UTI ROGAS
*PMA UTI ROGAS
*EIL UTI ROGAS
*FAC UTI ROGAS
*CCS UTI ROGAS
*MMA UTI ROGAS
*DIPI UTI ROGAS
*MIS UTI ROGAS
*MHM UTI ROGAS
*QFM ABSTAINO Alas I do not know the man nor his qualifications
*ATS UTI ROGAS While I do not know this individual well enough to cast a fully-informed vote, I am willing to give him a chance
*GIC UTI ROGAS
*LCSF UTI ROGAS
*CFD UTI ROGAS
*ECF UTI ROGAS
*MLA UTI ROGAS
*CFBM UTI ROGAS

XIV.4.a Appoint Q. Valerius Poplicola governor of Provincia California or
XIV.4.b Appoint Q. Fabius Maximus governor of Provincia California

QFM 17
QVP 2

Q. Fabius Maximus is appointed governor

*MCC Q. Fabius Maximus (Q. Valerius Poplicola is not resident in California Province)
*MMPH Q. Fabius Maximus
*GEM Q. Valerius Poplicola
*TIS Q. Fabius Maximus (Q. Valerius Poplicola is not resident of provincia California)
*TGP UTI ROGAS to both
*MIP ANTIQUO (Poplicola) and ABSTINEO (Maximus)
*GEC no vote was cast
*PUSV Q. Fabius Maximus
*GVA Q. Fabius Maximus
*QSP Q. Fabius Maximus
*PMA Q. Fabius Maximus, that I have constantly supported in this office
*EIL Q. Fabius Maximus
*FAC Abstineo
*CCS ANTIQUO to both
*MMA Q. Fabius Maximus This Senator has been slighted enough, and the province of California has been long enough without a Governor, even though this candidate has stood for election willing on past occasions. He has not resigned any Magistry in a tiff to return asking for reinstatement, he has not left NR no matter what insults were directed against him, and many of his advices to the Senate have been sound in their simplicity and directness. We need good Governors in our provinces and this man is one of the best.
*DIPI Q. Fabius Maximus
*MIS Q. Fabius Maximus
*MHM ANTIQUO to both
*QFM Q. Fabius Maximus Of course I'm going to vote for myself. Valerius Poplicola will likely be Legate of CAL Superior when he arrives in SF in Sextilis if he wants the post.
*ATS Antiquo to both On Poplicola: He does not reside in that province, will be a first year graduate student in classics when he does move there (therefore presumably too busy to take on such duties), and recently has demonstrated that he may not have the temperament for the post. On Maximus: Hoc est iter tritum; sicut antea, antiquo.
*GIC Q. Fabius Maximus
*LCSF Q. Fabius Maximus
*CFD Q. Fabius Maximus
*ECF ANTIQUO to both
*MLA Q. Fabius Maximus
*CFBM ANTIQUO to both

Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65048 From: Maior Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
M. Hortensia G. Petronio spd;
this would be wonderful for Vox Romana. Dexter, would you permit it? Can you sing or would you allow someone to sing it?
valeas
Maior


- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Gaius Petronius Dexter" <jfarnoud94@...> wrote:
>
> Avete omnes,
>
> > Tonight's selection is from Rutilius Numantius, a native of Gaul and the City Prefect of Rome,
>
> Yes he was a fellow guy... and now my selection.
>
> My Latin translation of Imagine, the famous song of John Lennon.
>
> Finge
>
> "Non Aethera esse finge
> Est experiri facile
> Neque Infernum infra nos
> Sed tantum caelum supra nos.
>
> Universosque finge
> In diem vivere...
>
> Non Patrias esse finge
> Est factu non difficile
> Nil mori nectuque dignum
> Nec religionem demum.
>
> Universosque finge
> In pace vivere...
>
> Potes dicere me somniare
> Ego non sum unus
> Exopto te ad nos convenire
> Ut sit orbis unus.
>
> Nihil possideri finge
> Sed dubito id possisne
> Nullam sitim, nullam famem,
> Omnium fraternitatem.
>
> Universosque finge
> Orbem sociare...
>
> Potes dicere me somniare
> Ego non sum unus
> Exopto te ad nos convenire
> Ut vivat orbis ceu unus."
>
>
> Valete.
> C. Petronius Dexter
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65049 From: Publius Memmius Albucius Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Lift of the moderation status of some members of the ML
Memmium praet. edictum 62-07 concerning the lift of the moderation status of some members of the Forum Romanum (ML) (de resoluta moderatione forensi)
 
Ex officio praetoris Memmi,
 
In view of the edictum  GEM/PMA 2762-05 a.d. VIII Kal. Maias 2762 a.u.c. (Apr. 24th) concerning the moderation of the Forum Novae Romae (ML) (de sermone in foro);
 
Considering that some citizens of Nova Roma and socii, who are all registered members of the Forum Romanum (aka 'Main List') hosted at "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma", have been placed under moderation in the past, sometimes since several years, and that keeping these citizens under such limitation status answered no legal reason in the frame of the current edictum de sermone in foro and is also contrary to the virtue of equity;
 
I, P. Memmius Albucius, praetor for the year 2762 a.u.c., issue the following rules:
 
Article 1:
The moderation status wherein the following members of the Forum Romanum (“ML”), were placed, is lift.
 
Registr. name                     Joined on                               Year praetors 
 
abbraves1                         Jan 9, 2007                                 GEC-ATS
areyouwatchingclosely         Mar 13, 2007                               GEC-ATS
arikson12                           Oct 8, 2007                                GEC-ATS
associazione_cicero              May 24, 2007                             GEC-ATS 
atys2002                            Aug 13, 2007                             GEC-ATS
aula_caecilia_sulla                Jun 5, 2007                               GEC-ATS
aureliuscotta                       Aug 27, 2007                             GEC-ATS
aussieprue77                       Feb 23, 2007                             GEC-ATS
austinpowers4234                Apr 26, 2007                              GEC-ATS
awesomeguy1187                 Sep 10, 2007                             GEC-ATS
a_valerius_volusus                Feb 8, 2007                               GEC-ATS

nb: GEC: G. Equitius Cato ; ATS: Aula Tullia Scholastica
 
These citizens are thus placed under the Forum Romanum ('ML') ordinary “group settings” status, which allows them speaking freely in the forum.
 
Article 2 :
This edict takes effect immediately.
 
Article 3 :
Every  Nova Roman public officer shall, as far as their duties require, enforce the present edict, which will be published in the Tabularium Novae Romae and in Nova Roma relevant internet 'discussion' lists.
 
Datum sub manu mea, pridie nonas Maias 2762 a.u.c. (May. 6th)  M. Curiatius Complutensis  M. Iulius Severus coss.
 
 
P. Memmius Albucius
praetor


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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65050 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Poetry
Salve, et salvéte,

Great idea! Maybe an acoustic guitar accompaniment?

Vale, et valéte

Julia




--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Maior" <rory12001@...> wrote:
>
> M. Hortensia G. Petronio spd;
> this would be wonderful for Vox Romana. Dexter, would you permit it? Can you sing or would you allow someone to sing it?
> valeas
> Maior
>
>
> - In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Gaius Petronius Dexter" <jfarnoud94@> wrote:
> >
> > Avete omnes,
> >
> > > Tonight's selection is from Rutilius Numantius, a native of Gaul and the City Prefect of Rome,
> >
> > Yes he was a fellow guy... and now my selection.
> >
> > My Latin translation of Imagine, the famous song of John Lennon.
> >
> > Finge
> >
> > "Non Aethera esse finge
> > Est experiri facile
> > Neque Infernum infra nos
> > Sed tantum caelum supra nos.
> >
> > Universosque finge
> > In diem vivere...
> >
> > Non Patrias esse finge
> > Est factu non difficile
> > Nil mori nectuque dignum
> > Nec religionem demum.
> >
> > Universosque finge
> > In pace vivere...
> >
> > Potes dicere me somniare
> > Ego non sum unus
> > Exopto te ad nos convenire
> > Ut sit orbis unus.
> >
> > Nihil possideri finge
> > Sed dubito id possisne
> > Nullam sitim, nullam famem,
> > Omnium fraternitatem.
> >
> > Universosque finge
> > Orbem sociare...
> >
> > Potes dicere me somniare
> > Ego non sum unus
> > Exopto te ad nos convenire
> > Ut vivat orbis ceu unus."
> >
> >
> > Valete.
> > C. Petronius Dexter
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65051 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Im completely lost
Salvete Saturnine et Laurentia,
I'm sorry that nobody thought to answer your questions in a concise and clear manner.
People are feeling the need for humour, because this has been a period full of tensions.

The elections are going on in order to fill some of the positions available for magistrates.
When we run the regular elections, in November, there weren't enough applicants for some offices, and some people resigned in between.

Now the situation has changed, and we have enough candidates for every position. Actually we have more than one candidate for each position, which is a quite rare situation in Nova Roma.

So that's why you are seeing a lively electoral campaign.

The matter of "treason" refers to something that has been happening recently. Some people in the last period have threatened to start lawsuits against Nova Roma, in order to gain compensation for what they perceived were wrongs committed against them. Others have threatened lawsuits against Nova Roma because they think it is not in compliance with some of the laws of the state of Maine, where it is incorporated.

Other people think that all conflicts concerning Nova Roma should be resolved only by using our internal system of conflict resolution (a combination of laws - mainly Lex Salicia Poenalis and lex Salicia Iudiciaria, which can be found on the website).
Some of these people think that resorting to outside authorities without first trying to solve conflicts within our internal system constitutes "treason".

So basically (and oversimplifying a lot) the big conflict now is between the exponents of these two "parties": those who want to resort to lawsuits (let's call them "party A") and those who want to keep conflict resolution within NR (let's call them "party B").

There are other differences of opinions between te two "parties", but in this period they are not really coming to the surface.

Some of the candidates in the current elections are more or less openly committed to one of the two parties, while others did not participate in the current debate.

For Curule aedile:
Q. Fabius Maximus (A)
L. Coruncanius cato (B)

For quaestor:
L. Cornelius Cicero (?)
M. Valerius Potitus (A) - he was already quaestor, but he resigned then he changed his mind and ran again.
P. Constantinus Placidus (B)

For diribitor:

Sextus Antonius Costa (?)
Vibia Rutilia Enodiaria (A)
Marcus Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (probably A)
Paulla Corva Gaudialis (B)

For Custos:

Cn. Cornelius Lentulus (B)
L. Herennia Mento (?)

I hope I have been objective enough to avoid being attacked, at least in the immediate future.

Optime valete,
L. Livia Plauta


>
> Salve,
>
> If you ever get the answers you want, could you forward them to me? I am completely lost as well, and I would prefer my vote not be wasted due to the election's complexity and seriousness. I just wish I knew what it was about....
>
> Vale,
>
> M. Claudia Laurentia
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "chrisdemarco13" <chrisdemarco13@> wrote:
> >
> > Salve Omnes,
> >
> > Im a relatively new citizen here, im aware of the elections and stuch, but Im completely unaware of who's who and what has been going on. What is this treason? Help is appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Valete Bene,
> >
> > T. Marcius Saturninus
> >
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65052 From: Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Official Results of Senate Meeting
Salve Agrippa et gratias tibi ago;

I am content with the outcome.

===============================
In amicitia et fide
Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator
Civis circa Quintilis MMDCCLI a.u.c.
Senator
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65053 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-06
Subject: Re: Official Results of Senate Meeting
I want to congratulate Q. Fabius Maximus on being appointed governor of Provincia California, although I am disappointed to see so many people mistaken about me - I *am* a resident of California.

Oh, well. Congratulor tibi, Quinte Fabi.

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa <canadaoccidentalis@...> wrote:
>
>
> Tribunus Plebis Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa SPD
>
> The Senate has finished its latest session and the vote has been tallied as follows:
>
> Formal debate ended April 28, 2762 at 1700 CET
> Voting began immediately afterward and continued until April 30, 2762 at 1600 CET.
>
> The following senators cast their votes in time and are referred to by their initials:
>
> 1) MCC - Marcus Curiatius Complutensis
> 2) MMPH - Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (proxy ballot cast by Marcus Curiatius Complutensis)
> 3) GEM - Gnaeus Equitius Marinus
> 4) TIS - Titus Iulius Sabinus
> 5) TGP - Tiberius Galerius Paulinus
> 6) MIP - Marcus Iulius Perusianus
> 7) GEC - Gaius Equitius Cato
> 8) PUSV - Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator
> 9) GVA - Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa
> 10) QSP - Quintus Suetonius Paulinus
> 11) PMA - Publius Memmius Albucius
> 12) EIL - Equestria Iunia Laeca
> 13) FAC - Franciscus Apulus Caesar
> 14) CCS - Caius Curius Saturninus
> 15) MMA - Marcus Minucius Audens
> 16) DIPI - Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus
> 17) MIS - Marcus Iulius Severus
> 18) MHM - Marca Hortensia Maior
> 19) QFM - Quintus Fabius Maximus
> 20) ATS - Aula Tullia Scholastica
> 21) GIC -Gnaeus Iulius Caesar
> 22) LCSF - Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
> 23) CFD - Caius Flavius Diocletianus
> 24) ECF - Emilia Curia Finnica
> 25) MLA - Marcus Lucretius Agricola
> 26) CFBM - Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus
>
> The following senators cast a vote but after the time limit:
>
> Flavius Galerius Aurelianus
>
> The following senators did not cast a vote and did not give an explanation for their absence:
>
> K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus
> C. Marius Merullus
> M. Arminius Maior
> Arn. Moravia Aurelia
> Ap. Tullius Marcellus Cato
>
> Item I Emergency Disaster Fund
>
> An Emergency/Disaster Fund is hereby established by the Senate for cases of catastrophes, to help and support mainly, but not only, Nova Roman citizens.
>
> The use of this Fund will be public and well known to the people (not only within NR, but also to beneficiaries) in a way that shows clearly that NR is making the donation.
>
> I.a The fund should be fed by individual donations (public or private), and/or any other way the Senate might find appropriate.
>
> I.b The Consuls shall set a deadline after which the money gathered until that moment will be delivered to the Italian Red Cross for relief of the Abruzzo earthquake victims. After that, a second deadline will be set by the Consuls, to gather money which will be devolved to an organization, yet to be identified, for the reconstruction of damaged houses and/or roman articacts and monuments in Abruzzo.
>
> After this, further deadlines and specific goals for the use of the fund may be set by the Consuls.
>
> I.c No new bank account is needed. The fund will be set aside in the budget, like the MM fund. A new donation option shall be added to the relevant wiki page.
>
> Uti rogas - 14
> Antiquo - 9
> Abstineo - 3
>
> The item passes.
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS: Uti rogas. However I join the other Senators point of view, that it was better to make it a general fund from the beginning.
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC ANTIQUO I would support this if references to specific disasters are removed. Make it a general fund whose monies can be disbursed as the Senate sees fit to any disaster in which citizens of Nova Roma are affected or the Roman heritage anywhere in the world can be protected.
> *PUSV - UTI ROGAS
> *GVA - UTI ROGAS
> *QSP - ANTIQUO - Should be for Roman sites only as mentioned.
> *PMA - ABSTINEO for the four following reasons:
> 1/ Even if the idea is good, I think that NR must not react after every event, but allow itself time to adapt its organization and means according its goals ;
> 2/ It is not specified whether this the Fund is a new one, or the re-clothed Emergency Fund.
> 3/ The participation of the Treasury, as such, is not specified. If NR Treasury to put monies in this fund, where these monies will come from ? From new receipts ? From a transfer coming from existing funds, and if yes, from which ones ?
> 4/ The Fund should work in 3 steps, as the Curia did with the MMP last year: first set the principle of a Fund ; second voting to have this or that event entered in the Fund's scope (for ex. here with the Abruzzo's earthquake). Inside these
> 2 steps preliminary frame, the consuls would come to the Senate with a list of proposed donations (Red cross, local associations, other ones, etc.).
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC VTI ROGAS: I woulf prefer to destinate this fund to novaromans and roman monuments affected by distasters, but this is a good project
> *CCS ANTIQUO
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI ABSTINEO While the idea is good we don't have the resources yet to make a significant impact.
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Antiquo. Let's save the forum
> *QFM ANTIQVO I believe that this is admirable sentiment in a poorly written bill. I remind the Conscript Fathers our business language is English by law, therefore our SCs should be in excellent English. I also believe that if we need to give money to Aubruzzo, we need to have a separate SC detailing that and that alone. This needs to be refined and brought back to this House at a later date.
> *ATS Abstineo. I am not entirely convinced of the need for this on our part. There may be better ways of assisting the victims of such disasters via existing agencies, much as we sympathize with them, and particularly with those in Italia.
> *GIC: Antiquo There are adequate ways people can donate funds to this outside of NR and funds in NR should be for NR.
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD ANTIQUO
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA ANTIQUO
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> Item II Investigation on the state of affairs of the Magna Mater Project
>
> The Senate authorizes the Consuls to instruct the Consular Quaestors to start an investigation on the state of affairs of the Magna Mater Project, and to obtain legal advice from a qualified lawyer in the United States. A report must be presented to the Senate within a month from the starting date of the investigation. The full report will be presented at the end of the investigation within 2.5 months from the starting date of the investigation.
>
> Uti rogas - 21
> Antiquo - 4
> Abstineo - 0
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS UTI ROGAS
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA - UTI ROGAS
> *QSP - UTI ROGAS
> *PMA - ANTIQUO, for five reasons :
> 1/ This item is linked to the following one. The consular quaestors cannot be asked investigated on a Project which would fall under the competency of another magistracy, and its assigned quaestors (see Item III proposal). The Item III must be set *before* the Item II ;
> 2/ The starting date of investigation not being specified, what happens if the investigation begins on December, the next magistrates being not able to assume the acts of their predecessors ?
> 3/ The MMP has been duly reported to the Senate several times, including last year. No new element allows to state that the previous reports, and the control applied by the Curia, would have been ill-made.
> 4/ The limitation of the skills of the proposed lawyer in the U.S.A. would not answer, if a full new audit would be seen necessary, the legal questions on the European situation that should ask this audit.
> 5/ If the questions asked are about the relation between NR Inc. and the incorporation country law, the matter should be examined by the Board of NR Inc. as such, duly convened, not inside the Roman Senate.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC VTI ROGAS: I'm sure about the good goals of MMP but it this procedure is necessary to assicure you about the project, I support it
> *CCS Antiquo. Discussions here in the Senate have demonstrated clearly that no investigation is needed.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI Uti Rogas There are too many questions about this that must be
> answered.
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Antiquo. There is no need, we've discussed this in the Senate sufficiently
> *QFM UTI ROGAS
> *ATS UTI ROGAS
> *GIC: Uti Rogas
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF Antiquo I can see no need for such
> *MLA ANTIQUO
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> Item III Oversight of the Magna Mater Project
>
> The Senate hereby decides to remove the oversight of the Magna Mater Project from the Curule Aediles, and assigns it to the CIO Office.
>
> Uti rogas - 11
> Antiquo - 13
> Abstineo - 1
>
> The item fails
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS: TIS: Antiquo. In concordance with his approved duties, the CIO responsibility can be to oversight only the MMP website.
> *TGP ANTIQUO The CIO is not an elected magistrate. He or she is an appointed officer of the Senate. For all this time it was OK for the Curule Aediles to oversee the MMP but get one Curule Aediles who even questions the project and oversight must change to someone who has NO questions about how it runs. It would seem that only those who believe that the MMP is the greatest thing since sliced bread can be allowed to oversee it.
> *MIP ABSTINEO
> *GEC ANTIQUO the MMP needs to be evaluated in a legal setting before we move it around at all.
> *PUSV ANTIQUO
> *GVA ANTIQUO
> *QSP ANTIQUO
> *PMA ANTIQUO : Even if the aediles and the censors seem the most relevant elected magistrates, especially historically, to be entrusted with the management of such a pluriformal Project like the MMP, the Senate may decide to entrust any other magistrate whose rank is high enough, however, to prevail on the quaestor who must necessarily and legally work with her/him.
> The office of CIO, whoever be the holder of this office, does not fulfill these requirements.
> In such a context, the consuls should have chosen the simplest solution: to propose the Curia that they managed themselves, directly and with the help of their quaestors, the MMP.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Uti rogas. The project needs to be transferred as soon as possible away from the hands of the Aedile who has done so severe mistakes and caused so much damage to whole Nova Roma (both corporation and res publica) by his actions. I hoped that he would have been man enough to resign after such fiasco he caused by damaging public property on political motives.
> *MMA ANTIQUO The CIO has already made it clear that he believes the MMP is fine as it is and has insulted those who have brought forth information against it, as it stands. NR gains nothing by placing MMP into the hands of one who is unaware of the potential problems that may well be contained therein.
> *DIPI Antiquo Transferring oversight to this position makes no sense at all. This is simply an attempt to avoid accountability because Caesar has brought up uncomfortable questions about the project people would rather not answer.
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Uti rogas. This project should be transferred asap. The Aedile made baseless accusations without looking at evidence or even speaking with our CFO by his own admission. He has damaged Nova Roma's reputation. Politics drives him not regard for the res publica. He should have resigned, but is without honor.
> *QFM ANTIQVO What exactly is this love affair with the MMP? When certain Conscript Fathers are so committed to a project that they first ignore then obstruct information using the strangest means possible, I have written enough plots and storylines to understand that there is more here that what appears on the surface. But even if this was not the case, the Aediles still are the proper administrators of such a website project, and should remain so.
> *ATS UTI ROGAS On the assumption that this refers ONLY to the actual website of the Magna Mater Project, assentior; uti rogas. If not, I would be inclined to vote antiquo.
> *GIC: Antiquo
> *LCSF ANTIQUO
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF UTI ROGAS
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM Antiquo. I don't think our current aedile is the best choice for oversight, but I think the office itself should administer the project. This is why magistrates operate in pairs. Without a colleague there is the potential for abuse.
>
> Item IV Senate Seal
>
> The Senate hereby decides to make the Senate Seal a binding law of all members of the Senate, whereby they should not discuss any business, including committees, outside of the Senate, except for that specifically detailed in the Senate Handbook
>
> Uti rogas 11
> Antiquo 13
> Abstineo 1
>
> The item fails
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS UTI ROGAS
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC ANTIQUO although I am inclined to agree with the thought behind this, I see no reason why it should be made into law. It strikes me as particularly inappropriate at a time when so much concern is being raised over the incursion of certain magistrates into the realm of censorship for
> political/personal reasons. Under a set of magistrates whose actions were above reproach this might be more acceptable but in the current climate, I say that this should not be accepted
> *PUSV ANTIQUO
> *GVA ANTIQUO
> *QSP ANTIQUO
> *PMA ANTIQUO : If the discussions of *NR Inc. Board* could be private, apart its reports, the sessions of the Senate should be, as they were in the ancient times, public.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Antiquo. We should move into more open direction, not more closed.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI Antiquo We should be moving towards more transparency, not less, especially in our current political climate.
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Antiquo. I agree entirely with Saturninus. We should move in a more open direction, not more closed. Openess and transparencey is what the Senate needs.
> *QFM ANTIQVO The seal concept was based on protecting the identities of Nova Roma employees while their job performance was discussed by the Conscript Fathers. It was never made to allow secret discussions about the People of Nova Roma. The Seal is a courtesy that the Senate follows for the above reason. It should not be formalized.
> *ATS UTI ROGAS
> *GIC: Antiquo
> *LCSF ANTIQUO
> *CFD ANTIQUO
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA ANTIQUO We should respect the privacy of those who spoke understanding that these proceedings were private, but if that is not possible then the least bad solution is openness
> *CFBM ABSTINEO
>
> Item V Official Seal of Nova Roma
>
> The Senate hereby designates the obverse and the reverse of the first coin issued by Nova Roma as the official Seal of Nova Roma.
>
> Uti rogas 23
> Antiquo 0
> Abstineo 3
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA ABSTINEO : I am not sure that Nova Roma, as the continuation of Rome, needs a seal, as every average organization.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Uti rogas. However I see very little use for this.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI Uti rogas I don't see this is an important issue but am willing to support it.
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM UTI ROGAS
> *QFM VTI ROGAS This is of course if Senator Cassius (the owner) has no objections.
> *ATS UTI ROGAS
> *GIC: Uti rogas
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF UTI ROGAS
> *MLA ABSTINEO
> *CFBM ABSTINEO
>
> Item VI Dissolution of inactive provinces
>
> Inactive provinces (two Asiae, Venedia and Hibernia) are to be dissolved, and all citizens residing in areas that aren't provinces of NR should be represented and administered by the Praetors. The Praetors can divide the tasks among themselves.
>
> Uti rogas 11
> Antiquo 13
> Abstineo 2
>
> The item fails
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS: Antiquo. The Senate Committee on provincial affairs was not consulted. For what the committee was created?
> *TGP ANTIQUO Keeping them available is better than having to recreate them later. Adding Hibernia to Britannia would make the province to big. Most of our provinces are already too big. California should be split into at least 3 or even 4 provinces and based on cities not an American state. Food for thought: My province is Mediatlantic and is one Nova Roma province but seven US states. We should reorganize our provinces along city lines and not state lines.
> *MIP ABSTINEO. I preferred these citizens were included in adjacent provinces but I had no time to discuss here.
> *GEC ANTIQUO Iulius Sabinus is correct; why do we have a Committee if it is not going to be used. If I had thought this over earlier, I would have recommended that this be referred like the Budget Committee item
> *PUSV ANTIQUO
> *GVA ANTIQUO
> *QSP Antiquo - They could fire up any time.
> *PMA UTI ROGAS, being reminded that the praetors will need, for managing these provinces, a dynamic help from the censors (citizenry).
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC ABSTINEO: I would prefer to unit this provinces withe the closer and active provinces and this matter would be discussed by the provincial committee as said by Senator Sabinus
> *CCS UTI ROGAS
> *MMA ANTIQUO I do not understand how this item came to the Senate agenda without being sent to the Senate Committee for Provincial Affairs. If the Consul think so little of this committee then perhaps it should be disbanded. It would also seem that either the Consuls have forgotten who these committees are or have undertaken to make their decisions for them.
> *DIPI Antiquo I'd rather leave them dormant ready to start up again.
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Uti rogas. As former propraetrix of Hibernia it's sad to see. I hope the future will see this province revive.
> *QFM ANTIQVO First off as a member of the Provinces Committee this is the first I am seeing of this. So, the Consuls broke their own protocols. Next, Provinces should be decreased in size due to the population not widened. Those citizens in those provinces must administer themselves.
> *ATS Antiquo, with reservations. I would prefer that inactive provinces be annexed to their neighbors pending reactivation. In particular, Hibernia used to be part of Britannia, and it makes good sense to restore that situation.
> *GIC: Antiquo
> *LCSF ANTIQUO
> *CFD ANTIQUO
> *ECF UTI ROGAS
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> Item VII Roman name to the CIO
>
> The Senate gives a Roman name to the CIO so that it can be normally involved in our Roman nomenclature and hierarchy. Thus, the CIO's official title in Latin should be "Curator Rei Informaticae" .
>
> Uti rogas 19
> Antiquo 2
> Abstineo 5
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS UTI ROGAS
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA ANTIQUO : I have constantly considered and still do, that the C.I.O. should be linked to NR Inc., and not included inside our Roman system of law. We had already one or two MA, whose title should be enough.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Abstineo. I really see no need for this, but on the other hand I don't see a specific reason to vote against it.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI ABSTINEO
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Uti Rogas; the more Latin in Nova Roma the better
> *QFM ANTIQVO The CIO is a modern convention, not a Roman one. The CIO of the Vatican has no Latin equivalent, only a title in Italian
> *ATS Abstineo. I’m all for Latin names, but don’t think this is the best rendition of this title. There is, however, no Latin word for the term information in the sense we normally use it, though there is one for informing on someone/something.
> *GIC: Uti rogas
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF ABSTINEO
> *MLA ABSTINEO
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> Item VIII Appointment of a Magister aranearius
>
> The Senate appoints Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as Magister aranearius, to work under the authority of the CIO, Senator Gaius Curius Saturninus.
>
> VIII.a. In no more than three days, starting in the date that this item is approved, the Consuls will publish a call in the diverse forums of Nova Roma, to invite all interested cives in occupying the other position of Magister aranearius. Two finalists will have to be selected by the CIO, so that the Senate designates the second Magister aranearius
>
> Uti rogas 20
> Antiquo 5
> Abstineo 1
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS: Uti rogas. My thanks in advance to Cn. Cornelius Lentulus.
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA ANTIQUO : I have constantly considered and still do, that the C.I.O. should be linked to NR Inc., outside our Roman system of law. In consequence, our MA (s) cannot be placed under her/his responsibility. Such a measure increases the confusion that we have made and still do between the corporation and its obligations, on a hand, and the Republic and its own goals and organization, on another
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC ABSTINEO: I don't know anything about this item
> *CCS Uti rogas. My most sincere thanks for Cn. Cornelius Lentulus.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI UTI ROGAS
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Uti rogas. Cn. Cornelius Lentulus is a wonderful productive Nova Roman, we are lucky to have him.
> *QFM ANTIQVO Forgive me Conscript Fathers, why are we awarding Cornelius Lenetulus for his screw-up at moderation, nearly causing a Civil War last weekend? Once again this appears to be favoritism at its most obscene
> *ATS UTI ROGAS
> *GIC: Antiquo If we are going to put a call out for candidates let it be for both positions, or appoint both.
> *LCSF Antiquo - I agree with the comments of Senator Fabius.
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF UTI ROGAS
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> Item IX Senate Committee on Incorporation
>
> The Senate hereby creates a new committee of senators to consider the incorporated status of Nova Roma.
>
> IX. a. According to the Senatus Consultum on permanent standing committees, new committees may be created through senatus consulta.
>
> IX. b. The new committee will adhere to the Preliminary rules for committees, as laid out in the Senatus Consultum on permanent standing committees.
>
> IX. c. The senate hereby creates the Senate Committee on Incorporation.
>
> IX. c.1. The Senate Committee on Incorporation will investigate all options and problems concerning the incorporation of Nova Roma. Costs and legalities involved are to be documented and prepared for the perusal of the senate.
>
> IX. d. The Senate Committee on Incorporation is hereby authorized to admit non-senate members at the discretion of the chair person. These are not allowed to vote in the committee, only to participate in discussions where they have expertise or experience.
>
> Uti rogas 18
> Antiquo 6
> Abstineo 1
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS: Uti rogas
> *TGP ANTIQUO
> *MIP VTI ROGAS. I hope this's going to solve the question once for all
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA ANTIQUO, for the matters concerning NR Inc. must be managed by the Board of the corporation, as such, not as the Senate of the Republic. A separate session of the Board must thus be convened according the appropriate rules.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC No vote given
> *CCS Uti rogas. I hope this committee will succeed
> *MMA UTI ROGAS This vote is offered if the Consuls intend to use this new committee as something which will assist the Senate in reaching decisions.
> *DIPI ANTIQUO
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Uti rogas. I hope this committee will be successful in its endeavors
> *QFM VTI ROGAS Hopefully we can incorporate in a another state, with less regulations.
> *ATS UTI ROGAS
> *GIC: Antiquo
> *LCSF ANTIQUO
> *CFD ANTIQUO
> *ECF UTI ROGAS
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM ABSTINEO
>
> Item X Adoption of an Arbitration Agreement
>
> The Senate votes to adopt the use of an Arbitration Agreement for settling legal disputes initiated by or against the corporation. For legal disputes within the United States, the arbitration will be processed through the dispute resolution services of the American Arbitration Association (adr.org) using “documents only”.
>
> The purpose of adopting this agreement is to limit the legal fees incurred by the corporation that would result from settling disputes through the court system. The Arbitration Agreement is located in the Senate files section under Legal. The direct link to the document is:
>
> http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/SenatusRom anus/files/ Legal/Arbitratio n%20Agreement.
>
> Further information can be found in the presentation:
>
> http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/SenatusRom anus/files/ Legal/Arbitratio nAgreementBOD. html
>
> For legal disputes outside the United States, the proper national or regional arbitration agreements will be sought, if and when needed.
>
> Uti rogas 10
> Antiquo 14
> Abstineo 2
>
> The item fails
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS, with particular thanks to Senatrix Laeca, who developed this proposal.
> *TIS: Uti rogas
> *TGP ANTIQUO
> *MIP ABSTINEO
> *GEC ANTIQUO
> *PUSV ANTIQUO
> *GVA ANTIQUO
> *QSP ANTIQUO
> *PMA ANTIQUO, for three reasons:
> 1/ the matters concerning NR Inc. must be managed by the Board of the corporation, as such, and not by the Senate of the Republic. A separate session of the Board must thus be convened according the appropriate rules ;
> 2/ the matter has not been worked enough, and is either not applicable in some cases, for example when a party refuses to compromise, or illegal in some countries ;
> 3/ the difference is not made between the disputes which could arise within the corporation as such (NR Inc.) and the Republic, wherein the only laws to be applied are our Roman system of law, which excludes by itself the idea of arbitration. For such matters, a senatus consultum would be unconstitutional.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Antiquo. I see no need for this.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI ANTIQUO
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Antiquo. I cannot see spending the cives money on this. Surely we can find a better and zero cost way for Nova Roma to avoid expensive litigation.
> *QFM ANTIQUO
> *ATS UTI ROGAS I would hope that this would not be necessary, but tentatively, uti rogas.
> *GIC: Antiquo
> *LCSF ANTIQUO
> *CFD ANTIQUO
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM ABSTINEO
>
> Item XI Risk Management Task Force
>
> The Senate votes to approve the creation of a Risk Management Task Force. The purpose of this item is to form a dedicated team focused solely on the identification and evaluation of all risk areas within the corporation and arrange them by risk level. Once their analysis has been completed, the task force will present their findings along with strategies and action items for mitigating the risk in a formal report to the Senate. They will be asked that the report be submitted within 30 to 90 days after the formation of the team.
>
> XI.a. The initial outcome of this task force will be to advise the board of which areas need immediate attention. The board should then select individuals to act on the recommendations of the task force. The task force will continue to monitor and evaluate the new measures as they are put in place, determine if they have been effective, make changes if necessary, and provide ongoing reports to the board on an as needed basis.
>
> Uti rogas 15
> Antiquo 9
> Abstineo 1
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM: Uti Rogas, again with thanks to Senatrix Laeca for her work in
> developing this idea.
> *TIS: Uti rogas
> *TGP ANTIQUO
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV ANTIQUO This could well be subsumed within the discussions in an Incorporation Committee.
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA ANTIQUO, for two reasons:
> 1/ the matters concerning NR Inc. must be managed by the Board of the corporation, as such, not by the Senate of the Republic. A separate session of the Board must thus be convened according the appropriate rules ;
> 2/ The Republic, and especially the Senate, must not multiply its working groups, committees, etc. ; in its frame, the consulate should fulfill the tasks here asked to this Task Force, after having consulted the appropriate persons.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Antiquo. I don't think this is a realistic project. The scope is too wide.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI ANTIQUO
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM Antiquo. Just another comittee, with a massive scope
> *QFM ANTIQVO This is not the purvey of the Senate of Nova Roma. This should be an outside job by neutral parties with nothing at stake.
> *ATS UTI ROGAS Unfortunately, it seems we do need this at least
> *GIC: Uti rogas
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD ANTIQUO
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM ABSTINEO
>
> Item XII Citizenship certificate
>
> The Senate hereby creates a Citizenship Certificate to be given to each new citizen, as token of his allegiance to Nova Roma. It would include this information:
>
> The Republic of Nova Roma
>
> Citizenship Certificate
>
> Be it know that
>
> (Roman name)
>
> Who was born on date in (insert city) and is a resident of (insert Roman Province) has been enrolled as citizen (insert citizen number in Roman numerals) by Censors (insert year for Censors name to be inserted).
>
> By this grant of citizenship the recipient will endeavor to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, to always act in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma and will obey, protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma and the laws made pursuant to it.
>
> As a citizen of Nova Roma the recipient will honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in their public dealings, and will pursue the Roman Virtues in their public and private life.
>
> Done on this day (insert Consular date and year).
>
> Seal
>
> It would be in Latin and the citizens’ native language. The two sided certificate would be placed in a cover like this one and then mailed to the citizen.
>
> http://www.creative filingsystems. com/Clearance- CertHldrs. html
>
> A rough draft of the proposed certificate may be found on the Senate list files section, under the name Citizenship certificate
>
> Uti rogas 22
> Antiquo 2
> Abstineo 1
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM: Uti Rogas, with thanks to Censor Paulinus for his efforts in
> creating this.
> *TIS: Uti rogas
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA UTI ROGAS
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Antiquo. I would like to see more definite proposal, or only vote for creation of such and then have separate vote on which design we choose.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI UTI ROGAS
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM UTI ROGAS
> *QFM UTI ROGAS
> *ATS ABSTINEO While I am not among those who has to have physical proof of my citizenship, I think that this is a good idea overall. I do, however, question whether every citizen might like to have personal information (such as birth date) on a certificate which might be displayed in one’s residence, and whether this is the best option for its presentation, ergo abstineo.
> *GIC: Uti rogas
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> Item XIII Grant for the annual Conventus in Europe
>
> The Aediles Curules decided to accept two years ago, in the frame of their powers and of the current laws, the candidacy presented by provincia Gallia to held Nova Roma’s Annual Conventus.
>
> After Dacia last year, the Conventus is scheduled to be held within the first 10 days of August in Burgundy, France (Gallia), around the “twin” cities of Autun (Augustodunum) and Bibracte (Bibrax).
>
> As usual, in order to be able to organize the Conventus, the hosting provincia requests a grant from the central Treasury.
>
> In the budget file inserted in the files section of our Curia, you will see that the grant requested from the Treasury is for an amount of 3,692 USD, i.e. 50 % of the provisional budget for the whole Conventus. The citizens of the Provincia Gallia citizens offer to contribute 1,477 USD (20%), and the attendants fees are being estimated at 2,215 USD (30%), on the basis of 15 cives attending.
>
> XIII.A The Senate hereby decides:
>
> XIII.A.1. To authorize a grant for 3.692 USD to the Provincia Gallia for the organization of the Nova Roma Conventus 2762 in Europe;
>
> XIII.A.2 To pay this grant before June 30th, 2762 on an account that the Praetor Galliae will specify to the Quaestrix aerari;
>
> XIII.A.3. If the definitive budget for the Conventus is by an amount inferior to 7,384 USD, the Provincia Gallia will reinburse the difference, considering that the senatorial grant will not in any case be higher than 50 % of the definitive budget.
>
> Uti rogas 5
> Antiquo 17
> Abstineo 3
>
> The item fails
>
> *MCC ANTIQUO. This amount was not included in our 2009 Budget, therefore if the Senate approves this item there is not money to pay this amount without the complete revision of the annual Budget.
> *MMPH ANTIQUO
> *GEM: Antiquo, I simply can not support this amount, no matter how
> worthy the project.
> *TIS: Antiquo. I can't support the amount of money requested.
> *TGP ANTIQUO
> *MIP ABSTINEO
> *GEC ANTIQUO I completely support the face-to-face experience that a Conventus affords; I am not convinced, however, that the State should be paying such a large portion of the costs
> *PUSV ANTIQUO
> *GVA ANTIQUO
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA ABSTINEO, being myself the governor in charge of this event.
> *EIL: Antiquo. This item was never offered to the Budget & Finance
> committee for consideration and the amount requested is not reasonable.
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Antiquo. The sum is too high
> *MMA ANTIQUO This amount of money is far, far to much to even be considered. This is a function of the Governors and awaken the enthusiasm for their citizens to participate willingly in these kinds of conventions without massive financial outlays from NR to encourage them.
> *DIPI ANTIQUO
> *MIS ANTIQUO
> *MHM UTI ROGAS
> *QFM ANTIQUO
> *ATS ABSTINEO
> *GIC ANTIQUO
> *LCSF ANTIQUO
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA ANTIQUO
> *CFBM ANTIQUO
>
> or XIII.B The Senate decides to send the Budget of the Conventus in Europe to the Budget and Finnacial Senate Committe for its revision
>
> Uti rogas 20
> Antiquo 0
> Abstineo 2
>
> The item passes
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM: Uti Rogas, I look forward to the Budget Committee's
> recommendation next month.
> *TIS: Uti rogas
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP ABSTINEO
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA No vote cast
> *QSP No vote cast
> *PMA ABSTINEO, being myself the governor in charge of this event.
> *EIL: Uti Rogas
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS Uti rogas. Let's use the committees, they should ease the workload of the Senate in the matters like these.
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI UTI ROGAS
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM UTI ROGAS
> *QFM UTI ROGAS
> *ATS UTI ROGAS With reservations, this might be wiser
> *GIC UTI ROGAS
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD No vote given
> *ECF UTI ROGAS
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> Item XIV Appointment of provincial governors
>
> The following provinciae are still without governor, hence the Senate hereby decides:
>
> XIV.1. Appoint M. Cornelius Felix governor of Provincia America Boreoccidentalis
>
> Uti rogas 15
> Antiquo 10
> Abstineo 1
>
> M. Cornelius Felix is appointed governor
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH ANTIQUO
> *GEM ANTIQUO
> *TIS UTI ROGAS
> *TGP ABSTAIN
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA UTI ROGAS
> *EIL ANTIQUO
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS ANTIQUO
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI UTI ROGAS
> *MIS ANTIQUO
> *MHM ANTIQUO
> *QFM VTI ROGAS He is Dyslexic, not insane like some of the House members here have hinted.
> *ATS ANTIQUO
> *GIC UTI ROGAS
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA ANTIQUO
> *CFBM ANTIQUO
>
> XIV.2. Appoint M. Valerius Potitus governor of Provincia America Austroccidentalis
>
> Uti rogas 16
> Antiquo 8
> Abstineo 1
>
>
> M. Valerius Potitus is appointed governor
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM ANTIQUO
> *TIS UTI ROGAS
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA UTI ROGAS
> *EIL ANTIQUO
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS ANTIQUO
> *MMA ABSTINEO I do not know anything of this candidate.
> *DIPI UTI ROGAS
> *MIS ANTIQUO
> *MHM ANTIQUO
> *QFM VTI ROGAS Potitus' energy will be good thing for Austroccidentalis.
> *ATS Antiquo. Omnino indignus est.
> *GIC UTI ROGAS
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF ANTIQUO
> *MLA ANTIQUO
> *CFBM ANTIQUO
>
> XIV.3. Appoint C. Pompeius Marcellus governor of Provincia Medioccidentalis
>
> Uti rogas 23
> Antiquo 0
> Abstineo 1
>
> C. Pompeius Marcellus is appointed governor
>
> *MCC UTI ROGAS
> *MMPH UTI ROGAS
> *GEM UTI ROGAS
> *TIS UTI ROGAS
> *TGP UTI ROGAS
> *MIP UTI ROGAS
> *GEC UTI ROGAS
> *PUSV UTI ROGAS
> *GVA UTI ROGAS
> *QSP UTI ROGAS
> *PMA UTI ROGAS
> *EIL UTI ROGAS
> *FAC UTI ROGAS
> *CCS UTI ROGAS
> *MMA UTI ROGAS
> *DIPI UTI ROGAS
> *MIS UTI ROGAS
> *MHM UTI ROGAS
> *QFM ABSTAINO Alas I do not know the man nor his qualifications
> *ATS UTI ROGAS While I do not know this individual well enough to cast a fully-informed vote, I am willing to give him a chance
> *GIC UTI ROGAS
> *LCSF UTI ROGAS
> *CFD UTI ROGAS
> *ECF UTI ROGAS
> *MLA UTI ROGAS
> *CFBM UTI ROGAS
>
> XIV.4.a Appoint Q. Valerius Poplicola governor of Provincia California or
> XIV.4.b Appoint Q. Fabius Maximus governor of Provincia California
>
> QFM 17
> QVP 2
>
> Q. Fabius Maximus is appointed governor
>
> *MCC Q. Fabius Maximus (Q. Valerius Poplicola is not resident in California Province)
> *MMPH Q. Fabius Maximus
> *GEM Q. Valerius Poplicola
> *TIS Q. Fabius Maximus (Q. Valerius Poplicola is not resident of provincia California)
> *TGP UTI ROGAS to both
> *MIP ANTIQUO (Poplicola) and ABSTINEO (Maximus)
> *GEC no vote was cast
> *PUSV Q. Fabius Maximus
> *GVA Q. Fabius Maximus
> *QSP Q. Fabius Maximus
> *PMA Q. Fabius Maximus, that I have constantly supported in this office
> *EIL Q. Fabius Maximus
> *FAC Abstineo
> *CCS ANTIQUO to both
> *MMA Q. Fabius Maximus This Senator has been slighted enough, and the province of California has been long enough without a Governor, even though this candidate has stood for election willing on past occasions. He has not resigned any Magistry in a tiff to return asking for reinstatement, he has not left NR no matter what insults were directed against him, and many of his advices to the Senate have been sound in their simplicity and directness. We need good Governors in our provinces and this man is one of the best.
> *DIPI Q. Fabius Maximus
> *MIS Q. Fabius Maximus
> *MHM ANTIQUO to both
> *QFM Q. Fabius Maximus Of course I'm going to vote for myself. Valerius Poplicola will likely be Legate of CAL Superior when he arrives in SF in Sextilis if he wants the post.
> *ATS Antiquo to both On Poplicola: He does not reside in that province, will be a first year graduate student in classics when he does move there (therefore presumably too busy to take on such duties), and recently has demonstrated that he may not have the temperament for the post. On Maximus: Hoc est iter tritum; sicut antea, antiquo.
> *GIC Q. Fabius Maximus
> *LCSF Q. Fabius Maximus
> *CFD Q. Fabius Maximus
> *ECF ANTIQUO to both
> *MLA Q. Fabius Maximus
> *CFBM ANTIQUO to both
>
> Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65054 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: America Austroccidentalis

M. Valerius Potitus omnibus SPD.

 

It is an honor to be appointed by the Senate as governor of America Austroccidentalis. I thank the Senate for their votes, and I look forward to serving the people of this province as we move into the future.

 

Valete.

Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65055 From: Robin Marquardt Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: America Austroccidentalis
Congratulations M. Valerius Potitus omnibus SPD!
From T. Marci Quadri
 

 




From: Steve Moore <astrobear@...>
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com; BackAlley@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2009 3:31:45 PM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] America Austroccidentalis

M. Valerius Potitus omnibus SPD.

 

It is an honor to be appointed by the Senate as governor of America Austroccidentalis. I thank the Senate for their votes, and I look forward to serving the people of this province as we move into the future.

 

Valete.


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65056 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: America Austroccidentalis
Congratulations, cousin!

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Moore" <astrobear@...> wrote:
>
> M. Valerius Potitus omnibus SPD.
>
>
>
> It is an honor to be appointed by the Senate as governor of America
> Austroccidentalis. I thank the Senate for their votes, and I look forward to
> serving the people of this province as we move into the future.
>
>
>
> Valete.
>
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65057 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: NONAE MAESIAE: Mola Salsa
M. Moravius Piscinus cultoribus Deorum, Quiritibus et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Diis bene iuvantibus sitis

Hodie est Nonae Maesiae; haec dies fastus est: Vergiliae exoriuntur mane, Favonius

Vestal Virgins Prepare Mola Salsa

"No sacrifices shall be performed without meal." ~ Numa Pompilius

On the alternating days from the Nones of May until the day before the Ides (that is, 7, 9, and 11 May), the three senior-most Vestales Virgines prepare the mola salsa that is used at the Vestalia of June, on the Ides of September for the commemoration of the dedication of the Capitolium, and again at the Lupercalia of February (Servius, Commentary on Virgil's Eclogue 8.82). The Vestales would pick the first ripening heads of grain with their own virgin fingers. The grain was then soaked in a brine. The salt for this brine was taken from far out at sea in the fall. To the salt-water was added fresh water, both sealed in clay jars and baked in an oven. The result was blocks of salt that the Vestales cut by using an iron saw (Veranius Flaccus GRF 6; Paulus, Festus p. 159, 10: muries). After the grain soaked in the sea-salt brine, it was roasted in an oven. The Vestales next ground the roasted grain with a mortar and pestle rather than use a mill. To this "salted" grain flour was then added just enough water to make a sticky dough to form the mola salsa cakes. Crumbled, the mola salsa was used to sanctify offerings before sacrifice, and was often an offering in itself. A sacrifice is not properly sanctified and dedicated without first sprinkling mola salsa on it.

"At first, they say, Numa consecrated Gegania and Verania, followed by Canuleia and Tarpeia. Later Servius added two more, making the number six that has been maintained up to our time." ~ Plutarch Numa 10.1


Rosalia

This evening sees the lighting of candles and offering of roses at the tombs of the ancestors.

Plutarch, Roman Questions 75:

"Why did they (the Romans) not extinguish a lamp, but suffered it to go out on its own? Did they reverence it as akin and closely related to the inextinguishable and underlying fire, or it this also a symbolic indication that we should not destroy nor do away with any living thing, if it does us no harm, since fire is like a living thing? For it needs sustenance, it moves of itself, and when it is extinguished it gives out a sound as if it were being slain. Or does the custom teach us that we should not destroy fire, water, or any other necessity when we have enough and to spare, but should allow those who have need of these things to be used by them, and should leave them for others when we ourselves no longer have any need over them?"


AUC 354 / 399 BCE: Death of Socrates


AUC 918 / 165 CE: Birth of diva Iulia Maesa Augusta avia Augusti

Julia Maesa was the sister-in-law of Septimius Severus, sister to Julia Domna, aunt to Caracalla and Geta, and grandmother to Elagabalus and Alexander Severus. She raised a revolt of the Syrian legions against Macrinus, the usurper who had murdered Caracalla, and first placed Elagabalus on the throne. But when her grandson proved such a disaster as emperor and thus threatened her own position, she had him assassinated and placed her other grandson, Alexander Severus, on the throne.


Our thought for today is from Epictetus, Fragment 2:

"He who is discontented with what he has and what has been granted to him by fortune is a layman in the art of life. But he who bears it nobly, and acts rationally with regard to all that arises from it, deserves to be acknowledged as a good man."
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65058 From: Matt Hucke Date: 2009-05-07
Subject: Re: Lift of the moderation status of some members of the ML
Attachments :
    On Thu, 7 May 2009, Publius Memmius Albucius wrote:
    >
    > Article 1:
    >
    > The moderation status wherein the following members of the Forum Romanum (�ML�), were placed, is lift.

    What's the point of this?

    A bunch of random people whose aliases start with "A" - many of them
    non-citizens who have never posted to the list - now can speak here more freely
    than a director of the corporation can.

    What makes routine unmoderation worthy of an edict? Will we get an "edict"
    tomorrow about the letter "B"?


    --
    Matt Hucke (hucke@...), programmer.
    author, Graveyards of Illinois - http://graveyards.com/
    CYNICO.NET - hosting from $8.33/month; domains $13 - http://cynico.net/
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65059 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-07
    Subject: Re: Lift of the moderation status of some members of the ML
    Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Publio Memmio Albucio salutem dicit

    I agree with Octavius here.  Routine work doesn't need an edict.  When a censor approves a citizen he/she doesn't issue an edict, it is just done -- and often by a scriba.  I don't like Sulla, but putting him on moderation doesn't seem productive.  Free communication is good, and goes both ways.

    Vale;

    Modianus

    On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 8:32 AM, Matt Hucke <hucke@...> wrote:


    On Thu, 7 May 2009, Publius Memmius Albucius wrote:
    >
    > Article 1:
    >
    > The moderation status wherein the following members of the Forum Romanum (“ML”), were placed, is lift.

    What's the point of this?

    A bunch of random people whose aliases start with "A" - many of them
    non-citizens who have never posted to the list - now can speak here more freely
    than a director of the corporation can.

    What makes routine unmoderation worthy of an edict? Will we get an "edict"
    tomorrow about the letter "B"?

    --
    Matt Hucke (hucke@...), programmer.
    author, Graveyards of Illinois - http://graveyards.com/
    CYNICO.NET - hosting from $8.33/month; domains $13 - http://cynico.net/



    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65060 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-07
    Subject: Sacrum Iunonis Covellae
    M. Moravius Piscinus Pontifex Maximus: Quiritibus, cultoribus Deorum ex patriae et omnibus: salutem plurimam dicit:

    HOC AGETE !

    A sacrificial ritual for Juno Covella is performed this day, the Nonae Maiae:

    Hail, Juno Covella, eternal Goddess, You who dwells in ancient temples, shining gloriously upon the Arx, most chaste Mother, whose sanctity is pleasing to the hearts of the Gods, You are the brilliant lily whom Jupiter cherished before all others. You are the Great Goddess, Queen of the Gods. You, Goddess, we adore. We invoke Your presence among us. Come. Make what we ask to be readily and easily accomplished, and draw our thanks, Goddess Juno, that, in fidelity, You do rightly merit. Juno, as it is prescribed for you in those books – and for this reason may every good fortune attend the Roman people, the Quirites – let sacrifice be made to you. I beg and pray that in making this offering to you, I pray with good prayers, that You look favorably on us and our household and our homes; may this offering strengthen and honor You.

    To you, Juno Covella, I offer blue irises and incense of orris root.

    Juno Covella, in offering to You this incense I pray good prayers that You will look kindly and favorably upon our children and upon us, on our homes and on our households.

    Come, most chaste Queen of Heaven, in offering You this libum and strues bread I pray good prayers in order that, pleased with this offering of libum bread, You may be favorable toward us and to our children, to our houses and our households. May You be honored in this.


    The festivals to be celebrated in the month of Maius, tutela Apollonis, shall be:

    MAIUS

    1 F KAL FLORALIA Laribus Praeneste, Angitiae,
    2 F dies ater FLORALIA
    3 C FLORALIA
    4 C
    5 C
    6 C
    7 F NONAE Maesiae
    8 F dies ater Mens
    9 N religiosus LEMURIA
    10 C dies Rosaria
    11 N religiosus LEMURIA
    12 C Ludi Marti, Marti Ultori, Marti Moles
    13 N religiosus LEMURIA, Rosaria
    14 C MARTI INVICTO
    15 NP EIDUS religiosus FERIAE IOVI, MERCURALIA, MAIA
    16 F dies ater
    17 C
    18 C
    19 C
    20 C
    21 NP Agonalia Vediovi
    22 N
    23 NP Tubilustrum dies Rosarum
    24 QRCF
    25 C FORS FORTUNA, Fortunae Publica
    26 C
    27 C
    28 C
    29 C
    30 C Ludi Tarentini
    31 C Ludi Saeculares, dies Rosmaria


    I pour a libation of honeyed milk for You, Juno Covello.

    Juno Covella, may You be strengthened by this libation, may You be honored by this portion of milk.

    Then in silence I sit to await signs that my offerings on behalf of the Cives of Nova Roma have been accepted. When these are seen I rise and turn about.

    Thus is it done; may the immortal Gods make it so, as fortunate as it is pious.

    No more, Gods on High, do I ask of You today; it is enough.



    ____________

    Hoc Agete!

    Sacrum Iunonis Covellae

    Ave Iuno Covella, Dea aeterna, tenes vetusta delubra, gloriosa in Arce, castissima Mater, cuius sanctitas cordi Diis est, tu candidum lilium quod Juppiter ante omnes coluit. Tu es Magna tuque deorum regina es, dea. Te, Dea, adoramus tuumque nos numen invocamus, facilisque praestes hoc nos quod te rogamus; referemusque grates, Dea Iuno, tibi merita fide. Iuno, uti tibi in illis libris scriptum est quarumque rerum ergo quodque melius sit populo Romano Quiritibus tibi sacrum fiat te quaeso precorque te his donis obmovendis bonas preces precor uti sis volens propitia nobis, domo familaeque nostrae. Macte his donis.

    Iuno Covella, te hoc ture ommovendo bonas preces praecor ut sis volens propitius nobis liberisque notris domis familisque nostris.

    Huc ades, castissima Regina, te hoc libo strueque obmovendo bonas preces precor ut sis volens propitius nobis liberisque notris domis familisque nostris. mactus hoc ferto.

    Iuno Covella macte ista libatione pollicenda sint, macte lacti inferio sint.

    Illicet. Di immortales faciant, tam felix quam pia.

    Nil amplius vos hodie posco, superi, satis est.
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65061 From: marcuscorneliusdexter Date: 2009-05-07
    Subject: American tourists return stolen piece of the Colosseum
    Salvete omnes,

    Just noticed this story on the Yahoo main page and thought it might be of interest:

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090507/ap_on_fe_st/eu_odd_italy_remorseful_tourists

    Valete

    M.Cor.Dexter
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65062 From: gaius_pompeius_marcellus Date: 2009-05-07
    Subject: Gratia
    G. Pompeius Marcellus omnibus SPD.



    It is an honor to be appointed by the Senate as governor of America Medioccidentalis Superior. I thank the Senate for their votes, and I look forward to serving the people of this province as we move into the future.
    My the Gods preserve our republic.



    Valete, G.P.M.
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65063 From: Charlie Collins Date: 2009-05-07
    Subject: Re: Gratia
    Priscus Marcellus sal.

    I have been trying to contact Gaia Sempronia Graccha Volentia to
    notify her of your appointment as her replacement with no success. I
    e-mailed several people who have had more regular contact with her
    than I have to have her contact you. This is so she can transfer
    ownership of AMS Yahoogroup to you.
    Volentia replaced me as Governor several years ago. I served as
    Governor for over three years. If you are on the AMS list I can at
    least make you a group moderator (that's what I am now).

    Vale,
    Quintus Servilius Priscus



    On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 19:15, gaius_pompeius_marcellus
    <warrior44_us@...> wrote:
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    > It is an honor to be appointed by the Senate as governor of America Medioccidentalis Superior. I thank the Senate for their votes, and I look forward to serving the people of this province as we move into the future.
    > My the Gods preserve our republic.
    >
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    >
    > Valete, G.P.M.
    >
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    > ------------------------------------
    >
    > Yahoo! Groups Links
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    --
    Deism: A Non-Prophet Religion
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65064 From: James Hooper Date: 2009-05-07
    Subject: Re: Gratia
    Salve Noble Priscus,
    The last time I heard from her was in 2005 when I joined
    Nova Roma and she welcomed me.No clue where to look for her. I have many
    questions as to total citizenry in the province etc. Perhaps the sensors
    office cna amke the neccesary changes if the lady Volentia is no longer
    available.
    Valete.


    On Thu, 7 May 2009 20:52:20 -0500
    Charlie Collins <oldroman@...> wrote:
    > Priscus Marcellus sal.
    >
    > I have been trying to contact Gaia Sempronia Graccha Volentia to
    > notify her of your appointment as her replacement with no success. I
    > e-mailed several people who have had more regular contact with her
    > than I have to have her contact you. This is so she can transfer
    > ownership of AMS Yahoogroup to you.
    > Volentia replaced me as Governor several years ago. I served as
    > Governor for over three years. If you are on the AMS list I can at
    > least make you a group moderator (that's what I am now).
    >
    > Vale,
    > Quintus Servilius Priscus
    >
    >
    >
    > On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 19:15, gaius_pompeius_marcellus
    > <warrior44_us@...> wrote:
    >>
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    >> G. Pompeius Marcellus omnibus SPD.
    >>
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    >>
    >> It is an honor to be appointed by the Senate as governor of America
    >>Medioccidentalis Superior. I thank the Senate for their votes, and I look
    >>forward to serving the people of this province as we move into the future.
    >> My the Gods preserve our republic.
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >> Valete, G.P.M.
    >>
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    >>
    >> Yahoo! Groups Links
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    > --
    > Deism: A Non-Prophet Religion

    BB,
    Warrior
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65065 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Re: Gratias
    Re: [Nova-Roma] Gratias

      
    A. Tullia Scholastica Q. Servilio Prisco C. Pompeio Marcello quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
      

    Priscus Marcellus sal.

    I have been trying to contact Gaia Sempronia Graccha Volentia to
    notify her of your appointment as her replacement with no success.

        ATS:  She was the head of the Greek sodalitas, but vanished around the time of the floods last spring.  I know that she had net access problems, especially when it rained, but this situation has gone far beyond that, and I wonder whether she is still among us.  


    I
    e-mailed several people who have had more regular contact with her
    than I have to have her contact you. This is so she can transfer
    ownership of AMS Yahoogroup to you.
    Volentia replaced me as Governor several years ago. I served as
    Governor for over three years. If you are on the AMS list I can at
    least make you a group moderator (that's what I am now).

    Vale,
    Quintus Servilius Priscus


    Vale, et valete.  

    On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 19:15, gaius_pompeius_marcellus
    <warrior44_us@... <mailto:warrior44_us%40bresnan.net> > wrote:
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    > It is an honor to be appointed by the Senate as governor of America Medioccidentalis Superior. I thank the Senate for their votes, and I look forward to serving the people of this province as we move into the future.
    > My the Gods preserve our republic.
    >
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    >
    > Valete, G.P.M.
    >
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    >
    > Yahoo! Groups Links
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    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65066 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: a. d. VIII Eidus Maiae: Temple of Mens
    M. Moravius Piscinus cultores Deorum, Quiritibus et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Bene omnibus nobis

    Hodie est ante diem VIII Eidus Maesiae; haec dies fastus aterque est: Mensi.

    AUC 538 / 215 BCE: Dedication of a Temple to Mens

    "Meanwhile the two commissioners were appointed for the dedication of temples: T. Otacilius Crassus dedicated the temple to Mens, Q. Fabius Maximus the one to Venus Erycina. Both are on the Capitol, separated only by a water channel." ~ Titus Livius 23.31

    "Let them worship as deities those who have always been recognized as heavenly beings; and those who have won a place in heaven through their merits: Hercules, Liber, Aesculapius, Castor, Pollux, Quirinus; and those qualities through which men may gain access to heaven – Mens, Virtus, Pietas, Fides, of these virtues let there be shrines, but none of any of the vices." ~ M. Tullius Cicero, De Legibus 2.19

    "Sometimes a deity is named after a particular quality that contains some force, like Fides and Mens. We can see shrines on the Capitol recently dedicated to this pair by Marcus Aemilius while Fides had beenconsecrated before that by Aulus Atilius Calatinus. You can see the temple of Virtus as well, and the temple of Honos restored by Marcus Marcellus, but dedicated many years before in the Ligurian War by Quintus Maximus. And what of Ops, what of Salus, what of Concordia, Libertas, Victoria? In the case of all these, because they have such force that they could not possibly be controlled except by a God, the quality itself has been designated divine. In the same category the name Cupido and Voluptas and Venus Lubitina have been consecrated. They may be corrupting and unnatural qualities, although Vellius thinks otherwise, yet those very vices often have a stronger impact on our character. Accordingly, those deities who gave rise to various benefits owed their deification to the size of the benefits they bestowed; and indeed those names that I just mentioned make clear the power that resides in each God." ~ M. Tullius Cicero, De Natura Deorum 2.60-62


    Garlands and Chaplets

    "The ancients used chaplets of diminutive size, called "struppi" (woolen string or fillet); from which comes our name for a chaplet, "strophiolum." Indeed, it was only by very slow degrees that this last word became generalized, as the chaplets that were used at sacrifices, or were granted as the reward of military valour, asserted their exclusive right to the name of "corona." As for garlands, when they came to be made of flowers, they received the name of "serta," from the verb "sero" (to join together; bind) or else from our word "series." The use of flowers for garlands is not so very ancient, among the Greeks even.

    "For in early times it was the usage to crown the victors in the sacred contests with branches of trees: and it was only at a later period, that they began to vary their tints by the combination of flowers, to heighten the effect in turn by their colour and their smell--an invention due to the ingenuity of the painter Pausias, at Sicyon, and the garland-maker Glyccra, a female to whom he was greatly attached, and whose handiwork was imitated by him in colours. Challenging him to a trial of skill, she would repeatedly vary her designs, and thus it was in reality a contest between art and Nature; a fact which we find attested by pictures of that artist even still in existence, more particularly the one known as the "Stephaneplocos," in which he has given a likeness of Glycera herself. This invention, therefore, is only to be traced to later than the Hundredth Olympiad (380 BCE).

    "Chaplets of flowers being now the fashion, it was not long before those came into vogue which are known to us as Egyptian chaplets; and then the winter chaplets, made for the time at which Earth refuses her flowers, of thin laminæ of horn stained various colours. By slow degrees, too, the name was introduced at Rome, these garlands being known there at first as "corollæ," a designation given them to express the remarkable delicacy of their texture. In more recent times, again, when the chaplets presented were made of tinsel of copper, gilt or silvered, they assumed the name of corollaria." ~ C. Plinius Secundus, Historia Naturalis 21.2-3


    Today's thought is from Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 2.11.1:

    "Since it is possible that thou mayest depart from life at any moment, regulate every act and thought accordingly. If there are Gods, departure from the world of men is nothing to fear, for the Gods will not involve thee in evil. But if indeed They do not exist, or if They have no concern about human affairs, then what is life to me to live in a universe devoid of Gods or devoid of Providence?"
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65067 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Maiores Sanctis
    M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus Pontifex Maximus Quiritibus, cultoribus Deorum, et omnibus: salutem plutimam dicit:

    Tomorrow is the first day of Lemuria. Most unfortunately, Lemuria is also the anniversary of our loss of miles C. Popillius Strabo while serving in Iraq last year. And the year before that, 22 May 2760, C. Marius Maior. And before them were other Cives Novi Romani. They are all now sanctis Maiores Novi Romani.

    In your rites for Lemuria I ask everyone to be reminded of our Maiores Novi Romani:

    Gaius Popilius Strabo
    Gaius Marius Maior
    Publius Livius Triarius
    C. Lucilla Milo
    Ianus Minucius Tiberius
    Lucius Albanus Germanicus
    Aulus Minucius Salvanus

    These fellow Citizens remain with us, watching over our community, meriting Roman rites to honor their memory.

    Di Deaeque vos bene ament
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65068 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Re: My endorsements for election candidates
    L. Coruncanius Cato Curio Saturnino SPD

    Thank you very much for these words. I will not dissapoint any of who placed their confidence. I'll do my best, and a little bit more.

    --
    Di te incolumem custodiant.
    L. Coruncanius Cato
    Candidate to Aedilis Curulis

    --- El mar, 5/5/09, C. Curius Saturninus <c.curius@...> escribió:
    De: C. Curius Saturninus <c.curius@...>
    Asunto: [Nova-Roma] My endorsements for election candidates
    Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    Fecha: martes, 5 mayo, 2009 4:46

    Salvete omnes,


    Here are my endorsements for the election candidates:

    Curule Aedile: L. Coruncanius Cato
    He is an energetic and dedicated citizen with capability to work. NR needs just this kind of person to the important office of Aedile. Someone who isn't afraid of doing his duty and work hard for fulfilling his responsibilities.

    Plebeian Aedile: M. Arminius Maior
    Long-time citizen with utmost dedication to Roman virtues, I can recommend M. Arminius Maior from bottom of my heart.

    Quaestor: P. Constantinus Placidus
    A rising and talented citizen who has capability to work and learn. P. Constantinus has my support.

    Diribitor: M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus
    Even while I haven't had the privilege to work with M. Cornelius, I have found him to be a citizen worthy of serving the people.

    Custos: Gn. Cornelius Lentulus
    And last, but certainly not least, I support Gn. Cornelius Lentulus. I have been in contact with for some time and I met him in person last Summer in Dacia, and I can assure you that I could recommend him for any position. He has the skills and dedication needed in this position. He is trustworthy, polite, kind, absolutely honest and romanitas is strong in him. Please vote for Gn. Cornelius Lentulus!

    And remember, it's important to vote now, even if you wouldn't agree with me about the best candidates.

    Valete,

    C. Curius Saturninus
    (Mikko Sillanpää)

    Rector Academia Thules ad Studia Romana Antiqua et Nova
    Senator - Legatus Pro Praetore Provinciae Thules

    e-mail: c.curius@academiath ules.org
    www.academiathules. org
    thule.novaroma. org


    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65069 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Re: LCSF moderation
    Is this for real this time? Just asking? :)

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Gnaeus Equitius Marinus <gawne@...> wrote:
    >
    > Salvete omnes,
    >
    > I have examined the Leges Labiena de intercessione and Didia Gemina de
    > potestate tribunicia, and have concluded that the intercessio issued
    > yesterday by two tribunes places the moderation imposed by my
    > colleague P. Memmius Albucius in abeyence.
    >
    > Thus I have removed the moderation.
    >
    > Valete,
    >
    > CN-EQVIT-MARINVS
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65070 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Re: About Rome
    L. Coruncanius omn. spd.

    I've been two times at Roma. The first one, with my parents, looked more like Diana's experience.
    We stayed on a small hotel just behind the Forum, so in 2 minutes we were there. Near the hotel there was a small Bar, and we wnt all days there for breakfast, with my father asking for "Tri caffe latti". The last day, the waiter told us "Tri caffe latti?" but we answered "No, tre caffe latte". The whole bar exploded with laughs XD
    We went to Caracalla, walked by all the forum and looked inside the curia, went to the Tullianum, walked by Via Appia Antiqua, the Parthenon, all the Piazzas (Navona, Spagna...) ate some "filetti di bacala" (a delicious breaded codfish), Tajan's Market....

    Second time I went with my girlfriend, in february. We stayed in "Fawlty Towers" a hostel near Termini. We repeated almost all the visits, but not in a "hardcore walking" way. A bit more relaxed :)

    --
    Di te incolumem custodiant.
    L. Coruncanius Cato
    Candidate to Aedilis Curulis

    --- El dom, 3/5/09, Diana Octavia Aventina <roman.babe@...> escribió:
    De: Diana Octavia Aventina <roman.babe@...>
    Asunto: Re: [Nova-Roma] About Rome
    Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    Fecha: domingo, 3 mayo, 2009 11:34

    Salve Caeso,

    My memories of Rome consist mainly of being wowed by all of the ancient
    sites, my ex-husband complaing loudly in English (instead of the usual
    Spanish that we communicated in) that everything was expensive, and my feet
    absolutely killing me for an entire week due to a poor choice of footwear.
    Unfortunately that sums it up. I enjoy the Roman remains much more in
    Germany, Holland and Belgium.

    Vale,
    Diana Octavia

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Christer Edling" <christer.edling@ telia.com>
    To: <Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com>
    Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 11:35 PM
    Subject: [Nova-Roma] About Rome

    > Salavet Omnes!
    >
    > More than a week ago I asked about memories of trips to Rome. Not many
    > answered. Are there so few that has visited Roma Aeterna or are
    > planning to? Please let us hear more stories of trips to our Mother
    > City!
    >
    > ************ *****
    > Vale
    >
    > Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus


    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65071 From: PADRUIGTHEUNCLE@aol.com Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
    Fl. Galerius Aurelianus Caeso Fabio Buteo Modiano sal.

    Poplicola is a stand-up guy.  He would never use information about your non-NR life on the BA.  I think you are doing him a dis-service with this post.  If you want to delete someone from your Facebook, that is your right but this post is publicly impugning him.  I think you owe him an apology for the public post, at the very least.

    Vale.


    -----Original Message-----
    From: David Kling <tau.athanasios@...>
    To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    Sent: Mon, 4 May 2009 6:49 pm
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...



    Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Cn. Cornelio Lentulo salutem dicit

    I removed Poplicola as a friend on Facebook because I didn't trust him having access into my personal life without that trust.  I'm told he is a regular in the back alley and I don't him having access to my personal information.  I don't know if his intentions were malicious, but I didn't want to take that chance.  It is unfortunate that he acts the way he does.  I had hoped things would be different.

    Vale;

    Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus

    On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 7:32 PM, Cn. Cornelius Lentulus <cn_corn_lent@ yahoo.it> wrote:



    Poplica wrote a strong judgement about Modianus a week ago who removed him from his Facebook friends:

    "He removed me from Facebook friends. What a petty and childish thing to do."

    Poplicola did the same thing now.

    And again, it's Poplicola's own opinion about this kind of removal of friends, speaking to Modianus who removed him:

    "But you'll probably react childish to this. At least you can't "defriend" me on facebook again LOL. Talk about puerile behavior."

    So, Poplicola himself calls a person who removes his friends that way "childish", "puerile", and to do this, according to his own opinion, is a "petty and childish thing".

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65072 From: M.CVR.COMPLVTENSIS Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Re: Maiores Sanctis
    Hinc ubi protulerit formosa ter Hesperos ora,

    ter dederint Phoebo sidera victa locum,

    ritus erit veteris, nocturna Lemuria, sacri:

    inferias tacitis manibus illa dabunt.

    annus erat brevior, nec adhuc pia februa norant,

    nec tu dux mensum, Iane biformis, eras:

    iam tamen exstincto cineri sua dona ferebant,

    compositique nepos busta piabat avi.

    mensis erat Maius, maiorum nomine dictus,

    qui partem prisci nunc quoque moris habet.

    nox ubi iam media est somnoque silentia praebet,

    et canis et variae conticuistis aves,

    ille memor veteris ritus timidusque deorum

    surgit (habent gemini vincula nulla pedes),

    signaque dat digitis medio cum pollice iunctis,

    occurrat tacito ne levis umbra sibi.

    cumque manus puras fontana perluit unda,

    vertitur et nigras accipit ante fabas,

    aversusque iacit; sed dum iacit, 'haec ego mitto,

    his' inquit 'redimo meque meosque fabis.'

    hoc novies dicit nec respicit: umbra putatur

    colligere et nullo terga vidente sequi.

    rursus aquam tangit, Temesaeaque concrepat aera,

    et rogat ut tectis exeat umbra suis.

    cum dixit novies 'manes exite paterni'

    respicit, et pure sacra peracta putat.

    dicta sit unde dies, quae nominis exstet origo

    me fugit: ex aliquo est invenienda deo.

    Ovidius, Fasti. 5. 434.



    marcushoratius escribió:

    M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus Pontifex Maximus Quiritibus, cultoribus Deorum, et omnibus: salutem plutimam dicit:

    Tomorrow is the first day of Lemuria. Most unfortunately, Lemuria is also the anniversary of our loss of miles C. Popillius Strabo while serving in Iraq last year. And the year before that, 22 May 2760, C. Marius Maior. And before them were other Cives Novi Romani. They are all now sanctis Maiores Novi Romani.

    In your rites for Lemuria I ask everyone to be reminded of our Maiores Novi Romani:

    Gaius Popilius Strabo
    Gaius Marius Maior
    Publius Livius Triarius
    C. Lucilla Milo
    Ianus Minucius Tiberius
    Lucius Albanus Germanicus
    Aulus Minucius Salvanus

    These fellow Citizens remain with us, watching over our community, meriting Roman rites to honor their memory.

    Di Deaeque vos bene ament

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65073 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
    Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Fl. Galerio Aureliano salutem dicit

    I owe him nothing.  My comment is based on my perception of him.  As he changes his attitude my perspective of him will change; otherwise, it remains the same.  I may be right and I may be wrong. Based on how he has been acting, I will error on the side of caution -- based exclusively on his actions.

    Vale;

    Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus

    On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 5:10 PM, <PADRUIGTHEUNCLE@...> wrote:


    Fl. Galerius Aurelianus Caeso Fabio Buteo Modiano sal.

    Poplicola is a stand-up guy.  He would never use information about your non-NR life on the BA.  I think you are doing him a dis-service with this post.  If you want to delete someone from your Facebook, that is your right but this post is publicly impugning him.  I think you owe him an apology for the public post, at the very least.

    Vale.




    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65074 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-08
    Subject: Rome: the fall of the republic
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65075 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-09
    Subject: Re: Rome: the fall of the republic
    Cato Iuliae Aquilae sal.

    Salve!

    What a great series! Apparently Mary Beard is the consulting historian. I now have 6 hours of Roman history to watch LOL :)

    The entire series (Iulius Caesar, Nero, etc.) can be watched at this URL:

    http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2C1A9D5238446B11&page=1

    Vale et gratias tibi ago!

    Cato
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65076 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-09
    Subject: a. d. VII Eidus Maiae: LEMURIA
    M. Moravius Piscinus cultores Deorum, Quiritibus et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Diis bene iuvantibus simus.

    Hodie est ante diem VII Eidus Maesiae; haec dies nefastus est: LEMURIA

    With tulips and crocus now faded, the dogwood in full bloom as columbine, daisies and the flowers of early summer begin to bloom, it might seem a little odd to celebrate a feast for the dead. But this time of year serves as a reminder of the eternal spring of the Blessed Isles that awaits most. We do not really know the thoughts of early Romans on an afterlife. Only by inference of such festivals as the Lemuria are we certain that they held a belief in an afterlife. As Ovid tells it, "An ancient rite, the nocturnal lemuria, will be celebrated, bringing offerings to silent ghosts. . . Yet even (in the earliest times) people brought offerings to the ashes of the dead, as is their due. The grandson paid his respects at the tomb of his grandfather (Fasti 5.421-426)."

    Our earliest references on how Romans thought about the dead living in an afterlife come from the comedies of Plautus. In "The Pot of Gold" we are addressed first by the Lar of the house (1-27). He tells us how in each generation of the family the paterfamilias has been more miserly towards him, and he in turn has been less benevolent to them. But the daughter of the current occupant prays to him every day and offers him gifts of wine and incense. By the story's end the Lar repays her kindness to him by revealing the lost Pot of Gold to provide her with a handsome dowry. In "Captivi" we find a different type of spirit of the dead, the Larvae who "goad men" (598), and there is mention of a Greek notion on the torments of the dead in the Underworld (998-999). In "Casina" (592) a man complains of how a deceased former lover torments him and his wife, calling this ghost a larva. In "Amphitryon" (777) a place is said to be "infested with Larvae." There is a distinction between the Lares who can be beneficial if given their proper due from the Larvae who are always harmful shades of the dead. In "Mostellaria" (499-500) Plautus speaks of an entirely different kind of ghost, who explains his own situation, "but for me, Orcus refuses to receive into Acheruntem, because prematurely am I without life." This is a Lemur. Pomponius Porphyrio, commenting on Horace, Epode 2.2.209, describes Lemures as "Shades of the Dead (who) wander the world of men before day break and in fact for this reason are they feared." Thus are the three general categories among the Manes. There are the helpful Lares, the always evil Larvae, and something in between, the Lemures who are detached from a family's worship of the Lares, but who are not necessarily evil. However, both "Lemures and Larvae are nocturnal and terrifying apparitions of ghosts and beasts (Nonius p. 135)."

    The main shrine for worshiping the family Lares is at the lararium near the front door, or else at the hearth. Of course inviting Lares into the home can attract some unwanted spirits as well. Thus for the first night of Lemuria we are reminded of a ritual to chase out the Larvae and send away the Lemures from within the house itself.

    "When midnight comes, lending silence to sleep, and all the dogs and hedgerow birds are quiet, he who remembers ancient rites, and fears the Gods, rises, no fetters binding his two feet, and makes the sign with thumb and closed fingers, lest an insubstantial shade meets him in the silence. After cleansing his hands in spring water, he turns and first taking some black beans, throws them with averted face: saying, while throwing: `With these beans I throw I redeem me and mine.' Haec ego mitto, his redimo meque meosque fabis.

    "He says this nine times without looking back: the shade is thought to gather the beans, and follow behind, unseen. Again he touches water, and sounds the Temesan bronze, and asks the spirit to leave his house. When nine times he's cried: 'Manes, exite paterni!' 'Ancestral spirit, depart' He looks back, and believes the sacred rite is fulfilled." ~ P. Ovidius Naso, Fasti 5.429-444

    The ritual described by Ovid for Lemuria is one with which I can especially relate. I recall in the years before I went to school how my mother would rush us indoors before sunset on these days. She would lock the doors, pull down the shades, turn mirrors to the walls, do everything to prevent the Lemures from seeing us, for, as we were told, if the Lemures saw us, they would carry us away. Then my nonna would have us bang pot lids, rather than the gong of Temesan bronze, and howl like wolves to frighten the Lemures away, while she would spin about, aspersing all around with a wooden ladle filled with boiling water. The water sometimes splattered onto us, making us howl all the more. This was a rite that we performed three times a year. In winter, before my birthday in March, so I assume corresponding to Feralia. And I especially remember the time in fall, just after Halloween, so probably corresponding to the day in early November when the mundus was opened. And of course in May, when the evenings were beginning to get noticeably longer, and warmer, so naturally we children wished to play outside rather than be pulled indoors before the Lemures arrived. Besides, we sort of wished to see these terrible creatures of the night that so frightened my mother and hers.

    Prior to performing this ritual one would perform a normal ritual before the lararium, calling upon Lares to aid in chasing out the unwanted guests. After all, the Lemures are struggling to find a home by squatting where properly the Lares alone belong. The gesture which Ovid describes is called the fica. The thumbs protruding through the fingers of the fists represent the genitalia of Genita Manua, Mother of the Manes, and call upon Her for protection against the Larvae. Beans, as we have seen earlier, are associated with the Underworld. Festus even describes them as something "thrown to the Larva at Lemuria (s. v. fabia)." You might think of it as a kind of spiritual spring cleaning. But of course this is only the first night of Lemuria, and there is more to the festival than just this rite.


    Todays thought is from Stobaeus, Ethical Sentences 53:

    "Nor will I be silent as to this particular, that it appeared both to Plato and Pythagoras that old age was not to be considered with reference to an egress from the present life, but to the beginning of a blessed life."
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65077 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-09
    Subject: Re: Maiores Sanctis
    M. Moravius Piscinus Pontifex Maximus M. Curiatius Complutensi Consul, Quiritibus, cultoribus Deorum et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit:

    Early this morning, after Midnight, began Lemuria. The nineth, eleventh, and thirteenth of May are dies religiosus with rites for the dead prescribed. My house was aglow with the light of the Full Moon. So I first began my rites by calling on Her protection.

    The first night especially, or on all three nights if you have never performed such rites before, we begin with a ritual described by Ovid:


    "When midnight comes, lending silence to sleep, and all the dogs and hedgerow birds are quiet, he who remembers ancient rites, and fears the Gods, rises, no fetters binding his two feet, and makes the sign with thumb and closed fingers, lest an insubstantial shade meets him in the silence. After cleansing his hands in spring water, he turns and first taking some black beans, throws them with averted face: saying, while throwing: 'With these beans I throw I redeem me and mine.' Haec ego mitto, his redimo meque meosque fabis.

    "He says this nine times without looking back: the shade is thought to gather the beans, and follow behind, unseen. Again he touches water, and sounds the Temesan bronze, and asks the spirit to leave his house. When nine times he's cried: 'Manes, exite paterni!' 'Ancestral spirit, depart!' He looks back, and believes the sacred rite is fulfilled." ~ P. Ovidius Naso, Fasti 5.429-444

    As I mentioned in today's calendar post, my family performed a similar ritual three times a year. The little children played their part, howling like wolves and banging pot lids with wooden spoons. Bisnonna Francesca mumbled her chants and nonna swirled about several times with a wooden ladle of boiling water. The entire house was also "swept" using a bundle of artemesia absinthe (wormwood) and "incensed," if you can call it that, with sulfur, in order to chase out the Larvae. The Lemures are also to be dismissed from the house, but are offered beans as they are asked to "GET OUT! It is very important to say this with conviction, strongly, loudly, with anger in your voice EXI !

    That is the first night, or morning if you prefer. Everything in the religio Romana revolves around defining space through setting boundaries. Here what you are doing is defining the boundaries of your home and who may enter. Your home is for your family, including your family Lares. It is not a place for strangers to remain, whether they might be Lemures or Larvae they infringe upon your Lares. That is, if allowed to remain, they would take what you normally offer to your Lares. It is not their due, and it deprives your Lares of their due. Thus you order them out of your home.

    However, Lemures are still owed their due, if not inside your home, then elsewhere. There are two places where this is appropriate. First would be to leave offerings at a crossroads where one street ends in another. The reason why: the Manes enter by way of the one road and then become confused as to which direction to follow, left or right, on the other road. Anyway, not to your house.

    On the other hand, you might wish to have Lemures, at least the friendly ones, come to your land. The thought here is that if you provide something for them, they will then benefit your land in some way before moving on. Of course you are not to be too generous as to entice them to remain on your land, but enough for them as they pass through. Therefore you would establish a special altar for the Manes. The first thing to do here has to do with your rite on the first night of Lemuria. During the daylight you sweep up those beans you spat out, along with everything else. You do not sweep the dirt out a door, as you might sweep away your family's luck, as soome say, but instead you carry it outside to the place you wish to set the altar and you bury it there. Then you set up a pile of stones in a circular fashion with a well or space at the center that leads to earth and cover this with a flat stone.

    Offerings for the Lemures are always offered using the left hand, not the right, on pottery shards or broken dishware. Never anything fancy. [Your right hand should be placed on the ground for protection, or, as with Ovid, kept in the sign of the fica or some other protective gesture. Give them their due, and let them be on their way. Offerings to the Lemures are the necessities. You light two or four candles for them. You offer them a bowl of water with which to wash. You offer them bread, flour, salt, oil, honey and libations of milk. You may include fruit or vegetables, but you should not offer them wine or meat. [Wine and meat are offered to Lares, and may be offered to Manes when you have a special request of them.] Oferings for the Lemures, as with the Di inferi, should be made in an even number, two or four being the most common. Remember the Laws of Numa, "When you sacrifice to the celestial Gods, let it be with an odd number; when to the terrestrial, with even." Whether spitting out beans over your left shoulder, as Ovid says, without looking behind you, or leaving offerings to Lemures outdoors, you turn away and do not look back (unlike in offering to celestial Gods), again following Numa's prescription, "When you go out upon a journey, look not behind thee." Here it is the Lemures who journey, but you don't give them any sign to suggest that they would be welcomed to stay. Turn around and leave, beginning with your right foot.

    The next morning, if anything remains of the offerings, you can lift the flat stone of the altar and deposit the remains into the hollow space between the stones. Or you may bury the remains in front of the altar. The altar may be taken down, its stones arrayed into a circle around where it stood, or you can keep the altar for the Manes for later use, as I do. It all depends on the relationship you have or wish to build with the Manes. But always remember to keep these other Manes distinct and separate from your Lares, including, most improtantly, a separate place where each are worshipped.


    Now, as to the Maiores sanctis Novi Romani, you could, if you wish, invite any or all of them to become your Lares, just as you might invite a friend, a favorite philosopher, or a famous Roman to join your Lares. The plebeians, we learn, who hadn't a long line of famous ancestors, kept images of the Gracchi as their protective Lares, and others later kept images of Saturninus as well. We learn of this because some were prosecuted for doing so, but it shows nevertheless that plebeians did so, as we also learn others like Emperor Severus Alexander, included philosophers among their Lares. In this case you would include the Maiores sanctis in your daily rites for your Lares. The other way to offer them their due is to include them by name in your rites at Feralia and Lemuria at your outdor altar of the Manes. They may be called collectively - Maiores sanctis Novi Romani - or by their individual names. They are called three times in either case and invited to continue on their journey to their own families where they may take up their proper place as Lares. That is, you help them on their journey by providing a little something for them. As in all Roman rituals, you need to be very clear of your intentions. Exact wording to follow is not as important as conveying your exact meaning.

    If you have questions on the Lemuria or on other aspects of the religio Romana then you may ask them on the Yahoo Groups list ReligioRomana where I or another of the Pontifices may advise you.

    Valete optime et vadete in pace Deorum



    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "M.CVR.COMPLVTENSIS" <complutensis@...> wrote:
    >
    > Hinc ubi protulerit formosa ter Hesperos ora,
    >
    > ter dederint Phoebo sidera victa locum,
    >
    > ritus erit veteris, nocturna Lemuria, sacri:
    >
    > inferias tacitis manibus illa dabunt.
    >
    > annus erat brevior, nec adhuc pia februa norant,
    >
    > nec tu dux mensum, Iane biformis, eras:
    >
    > iam tamen exstincto cineri sua dona ferebant,
    >
    > compositique nepos busta piabat avi.
    >
    > mensis erat Maius, maiorum nomine dictus,
    >
    > qui partem prisci nunc quoque moris habet.
    >
    > nox ubi iam media est somnoque silentia praebet,
    >
    > et canis et variae conticuistis aves,
    >
    > ille memor veteris ritus timidusque deorum
    >
    > surgit (habent gemini vincula nulla pedes),
    >
    > signaque dat digitis medio cum pollice iunctis,
    >
    > occurrat tacito ne levis umbra sibi.
    >
    > cumque manus puras fontana perluit unda,
    >
    > vertitur et nigras accipit ante fabas,
    >
    > aversusque iacit; sed dum iacit, 'haec ego mitto,
    >
    > his' inquit 'redimo meque meosque fabis.'
    >
    > hoc novies dicit nec respicit: umbra putatur
    >
    > colligere et nullo terga vidente sequi.
    >
    > rursus aquam tangit, Temesaeaque concrepat aera,
    >
    > et rogat ut tectis exeat umbra suis.
    >
    > cum dixit novies 'manes exite paterni'
    >
    > respicit, et pure sacra peracta putat.
    >
    > dicta sit unde dies, quae nominis exstet origo
    >
    > me fugit: ex aliquo est invenienda deo.
    >
    > Ovidius, Fasti. 5. 434.
    >
    >
    >
    > marcushoratius escribió:
    > >
    > >
    > > M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus Pontifex Maximus Quiritibus,
    > > cultoribus Deorum, et omnibus: salutem plutimam dicit:
    > >
    > > Tomorrow is the first day of Lemuria. Most unfortunately, Lemuria is
    > > also the anniversary of our loss of miles C. Popillius Strabo while
    > > serving in Iraq last year. And the year before that, 22 May 2760, C.
    > > Marius Maior. And before them were other Cives Novi Romani. They are
    > > all now sanctis Maiores Novi Romani.
    > >
    > > In your rites for Lemuria I ask everyone to be reminded of our Maiores
    > > Novi Romani:
    > >
    > > Gaius Popilius Strabo
    > > Gaius Marius Maior
    > > Publius Livius Triarius
    > > C. Lucilla Milo
    > > Ianus Minucius Tiberius
    > > Lucius Albanus Germanicus
    > > Aulus Minucius Salvanus
    > >
    > > These fellow Citizens remain with us, watching over our community,
    > > meriting Roman rites to honor their memory.
    > >
    > > Di Deaeque vos bene ament
    > >
    > >
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65078 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-09
    Subject: Re: Rome: the fall of the republic
    Salvete Quirites

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
    >
    > And for dessert:
    > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9T0u2EWxvk
    >
    > Valete!
    > Julia
    >

    Or maybe Romanes eunt domus
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIAdHEwiAy8

    Gaudete!

    M. Moravius Piscinus
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65079 From: livia_plauta Date: 2009-05-09
    Subject: Re: Rome: the fall of the republic
    Plauta Iuiae Aquilae Catonique sal.

    Wow! Thanks for the link!
    This series seems really historically correct. I just watched the first episode, about Caesar.
    I have to say that this is quite boring, compared to the HBO series. HBO had some problems with historical correctness specially in the field of religion and material culture (specially tableware), but their screenplays were way more interesting.

    This BBC series seems something thought up for schools. With its didascalic structure and narration it can almost substitute a history book. And I knew nothing of it! I guess it will make its way to the History Channel, sooner or later.

    It seems it was shot in Bulgaria. Someone mentioned it when we were in Novae last year: I think one of the reenactor legions there participated in the filming.

    The military equipment was a pleasure to see: Caesar's army has perfect republican shields and Montefortino type helmets.

    Valete,
    Livia

    >
    > Cato Iuliae Aquilae sal.
    >
    > Salve!
    >
    > What a great series! Apparently Mary Beard is the consulting historian. I now have 6 hours of Roman history to watch LOL :)
    >
    > The entire series (Iulius Caesar, Nero, etc.) can be watched at this URL:
    >
    > http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2C1A9D5238446B11&page=1
    >
    > Vale et gratias tibi ago!
    >
    > Cato
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65080 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Latin classes (preliminary notice)
    Latin classes (preliminary notice)


    A. Tullia Scholastica quiritibus, sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

        Now that some of our Latin classes are winding down after a very troubled year, it is time to remind everyone that we do teach Latin for the benefit of those who wish to learn it, and moreover do so by two different methods.  We use the Wheelock-based traditional method for both beginning and intermediate Latin, and the Assimil method for beginning and intermediate Latin.  Next year we expect to reinstate the combined first and second year Assimil course.  

        The textbook for the traditional courses is Wheelock’s Latin, sixth edition, by Frederic Wheelock, revised by Richard LaFleur (Harper Resource, 2000).  This popular textbook is comparatively inexpensive and commonly available in US university bookstores and elsewhere, as well as in other English-speaking countries.  It is more difficult, but not impossible, to obtain in other countries. The textbook for the Assimil courses, on the other hand, is both more difficult to obtain and much more expensive.  It was originally available as Le Latin Sans Peine by Clément Desessard, but that was taken out of print over a year ago, and is almost impossible to locate, whereas its publisher is trying to foist a horrid replacement on those who request the Desessard Assimil.  Its translation into Italian, however, is still available, but may go out of print at any time.  I recommend that anyone who wishes to take any of our Latin courses obtain the textbooks ASAP, especially if one wishes to take the Assimil course, which is oriented to producing fluency in written and spoken Latin, but is most efficacious after some prior acquaintance with Latin.  

        We have not yet set the dates for the beginning of classes (and all classes are still in progress, therefore cannot be entered, though some have completed all lessons), but anticipate that Wheelock II will begin in late August and Wheelock I (if offered) will start in early September, while Assimil/Sermo I may begin in early October and Sermo II in early to mid-October.  The combined class must start in the second half of August in order to finish before the steam heat arrives.  As it stands, I shall teach all of the above, but that may change.  

        If you are interested in our courses, please let me know at some point.  All students must have the textbook (and, for Assimil, recordings) in hand before the first day of class, and must have some other information which I shall provide.  We are no longer working with the Academia Thules, whose server is comatose (as it has been since early December), so have been using alternate methods of conducting class.  Instruction in the Wheelock courses is in English, but my assistant has offered to translate the actual lessons into Spanish; however, the text remains English-only.  The Sermo courses are taught in both English and Spanish, and the text is available (barely) in French/Latin and Italian/Latin (still...).  The vernacular portions of the Assimil text have been translated onsite into both English and Spanish, and are made available to the students as they reach each lesson in turn.  

    Valete.  
     
        
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65081 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: a. d. VI Eidus Maiae: divus Claudius, Rosalia, capillores and puteal
    M. Moravius Piscinus cultores Deorum, Quiritibus et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Di vos salvam et servatam volunt.

    Hodie est ante diem VI Eidus Maesiae; haec dies comitialis est: Rosalia; Vergiliae totae apparent, Favonius aut Corus, interdum et pluviae.

    AUC 957 / 214 CE: Birth of Marcus Aurelius Claudius Gothicus, Emperor 268-270 CE.

    At the time divus Claudius came to the throne, nine days before the calends of April, the empire was in a dire straits. First he had to contend with the pretender Aureolus at Milan. Gaul, Hispania, Britannia, and parts of the eastern empire had been seized by foreign powers or broken away in rebellion. The remainder was exhausted after the rule of the two Gallieni, and then it was invaded by Goths, Scythians, the Peucini, Greuthungi, Austrogothi, Tervingi, Visi, and Gepedes, and also by the Celts and the Eruli, followed by an invasion of Egypt by the Palmyrenes. Somehow, in the short time of only two years, he managed to overcome all of Rome's adversaries and set the Empire on a course towards recovery. His final contest with the Goths was aided by a pestilence that first devastated the barbarian army, but which afterward spread to the empire and took the life of Claudius as well. He was succeeded by his brother Quintillus, who was killed by his own soldiers after only seventeen days as emperor.


    Rosalia

    Noted on the military calendar from Dura Europa, the Rosalia was held on the tenth and thirty-first of May. Military standards were kept in the aedes at the center of a camp. It was the temple of the military unit. And like other temples at Rome, an altar was set up outside the aedes. At the Rosalia the standards were brought forth from the aedes and placed by the altar. They were crowned with wreaths of roses and a supplication, or thanksgiving, was performed before them. Beyond that one detail, nothing else is certain about this military ritual. But from its nature we can surmise something of its intent.

    When someone died far from home, whether while serving in the army or away at sea, and thus was unable to be buried by his family, a cenotaphium would be erected as a dwelling place for his soul. His Lar was called three times, invited to enter the cenotaphium, as where Aeneas, upon meeting Deiphobus in the Underworld says, "Then I myself on the Rhoetean shore erected a hollow tomb, and with loud voice thrice called upon thy spirit (Aeneid 6.505-506)." Much of the month of May was devoted to the honored dead, and we have seen days earlier how on the Nones a rite was held whereby the tombs of the ancestors were decorated with wreaths of roses. Similar to the practice of dusting the dead with red ochre, a practice seen in various cultures from the time of the Neolithic or even earlier, or even with the practice of painting the statue of Jupiter Capitolinus with cinnabar, or how Camillus was painted red for his triumph, red roses were offered to the dead as a gesture of reviving them. Or at least to remember them while still alive. Red roses were the flowers of Venus, who held providence over the Blessed Isles. So offering them to the Manes was a way of wishing their safe journey on to the gardens of Venus.

    There is not much doubt that the Rosalia was intended to honor the military dead. The standards were being adorned in the same manner as tombs. With the Romans I think you would also have to consider that they thought of the standards as cenotaphia, carrying the Lares of their fellow soldiers into battle with them. This also explains why the loss of the eagles would be taken as such a tragedy. The second century Christian writer Tertullian criticized this veneration of the standards, but it was to continue well afterward and something of the Rosalia remains even to day in the parading of the colors of modern armies.


    Capillor and Puteal

    "To be sure, superior to the kind of auguries taken in the established stations of the augurs (stativa augurii) are those we call capillores, that is a place He (Jove) has touched. Indeed a Capillor is so called when a tree is auspiciously taken and consecrated by Jove's lightning bolt." ~ Servius Honorius, Ad Aeneis 10, 423

    Whenever lightning struck the earth all that was scorched was regarded as holy as it contained a numen of Jupiter. Everything that had been struck and burnt, including the scorched soil, would be gathered into a wooden four-sided box for burial; the box having no bottom (Lucan 1.606). Over this grave would be placed mounded earth and a circular stone wall built to enclose the area as a sanctuary that was called a puteal. In the case where a person was struck by lightning, the body could not be cremated but had to be buried in the puteal along with all else scorched by the lightning. An haruspex or a fulgator would have to be called in to designate the area to be set off as the puteal in the same way that an an augur would take auspicial to erect a templum. Then a special sacrifice of a bidens was required, where a bidens is explained as a sheep that is old enough to have two teeth and no more than two-years old (Pliny Hist. Nat. 2.145; Festus p27; Nonius p53, 26). We may posit that the ritual for establishing a puteal would have also included the sacrifice negotiated by Numa Pompilius when he prayed, "King and Father of the high Gods, grant sure appeasement of the thunderbolt (Ovid Fasti 3.327-348)." That is, leeks and fish.

    Reference to a puteal is found among the other shrines of a country estate: "an altar wreathed with flowers, a grotto shaded with foliage, an oak hung with horns, a beech with animal skins, or a consecrated knoll surrounded by a fence (a puteal), a tree trunk in which a hatchet has carved a divine effigy, a patch of turf sprinkled with libations, a stone anointed with oil (Florides 1. 3-4)." In each type of shrine it is the divine presence, or numen, that sanctifies the place. None, though, would be higher than a shrine infused with the numen of Jupiter. It would be the proximity to His numen housed in a puteal that then made a capillor a special place to take auspices, one that Jupiter Himself had designated.


    Our thought for this season of Lemuria is taken from Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 5.33:

    "Soon, very soon, thou wilt be ashes, or a skeleton, and either a name or not even a name; but name is sound and echo. And the things which are much valued in life are empty and rotten and trifling, and like little dogs biting one another, and little children quarrelling, laughing, and then straightway weeping. But fidelity and modesty and justice and truth are 'fled up to Olympus from the wide-spread earth.' What then is there which still detains thee here? If the objects of sense are easily changed and never stand still, and the organs of perception are dull and easily receive false impressions; and the poor soul itself is an exhalation from blood. But to have good repute amidst such a world as this is an empty thing. Why then dost thou not wait in tranquility for thy end, whether it is extinction or removal to another state? And until that time comes, what is sufficient? Why, what else than to venerate the gods and bless them, and to do good to men, and to practise tolerance and self-restraint; but as to everything which is beyond the limits of the poor flesh and breath, to remember that this is neither thine nor in thy power."
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65082 From: gaius_pompeius_marcellus Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Mothers Day
    Salve,
    To all who bear the title mother I send grettings this day.
    By honoring our mothers, we honor the Goddess Herself.
    Vale,
    Gaius Pompeius Marcellus
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65083 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Oath of Office Propraetor America Occidentalis

    M. Valerius Potitus omnibus SPD.

     

    This morning, I stood at the altar of our oppidum, burned incesne to the Gods, and took my oath of office.

     

    1. The celebrant approaches the altar. He covers his head. He calls on the Genius Loci.

     

    I call upon the Genius Loci, the Lar of this place, that he or she will allow me to worship here. Lar of this place, mighty Numen, I offer you this wine, asking your permission to use this place for my sacrifice.

     

    2. He calls on the Gods.

     

    Iane pater, te hoc turo

    commovenda bonas preces precor,

    uti sies volens propitius nobis.

     

    Iove pater, te hoc turo

    commovenda bonas preces precor,

    uti sies volens propitius nobis.

     

    I call upon the Gods of Rome, that they will favor me with their presence as I take my oath of office. In particular, I invoke the Lord and Lady of the strong foundations of the earth (touches the ground), guardians of oaths and guardians of the gens Valeria, Dis Pater and his most fair spouse Proserpina. Further, I invoke Diana, Jupiter, Apollo, and Silvanus, patrons of this province. Attend, ye Gods and Goddesses of Rome. Receive this offering of incense and bless me with your presence.

     

    3. He calls on the Ancestors, offering incense.

     

    I call upon the honored and revered ancestors of the gens Valeria:

     

    Volusus Progenitor

    Publius Poplicola

    Marcus Potitus

    Manlius Maximus

    Lucius Potitus

    Lucius Potitus

    Gaius Potitus

    Lucius Potitus

    Publius Potitus

    Gaius Potitus

    Gaius Potitus vel Flaccus

    Lucius Potitus

    Marcus Potitus Maximus

    And all the ancestors.

     

    Ancestors of the gens Valeria, I stand before you this day, and offer incense to your memories. Be pleased to receive my deeds and this governorship to your honor and the honor of the gens Valeria.

     

    4. Oath of Office

     

    Before the Gods and the Ancestors, I take the oath of office.

     

    He lays his right hand on the altar.

     

    i. Ego, M. Valerius Potitus, hac re ipsa decus Nouae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro populo senatuque Nouae Romae acturum esse sollemniter iuro.

     

    ii. Ego, M. Valerius Potitus, officio propraetoris Nouae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in omnibus meae uitae publicae temporibus culturum, et uirtutes Romanas publica priuataque uita me persecuturum esse iuro.

     

    iii. Ego, M. Valerius Potitus, Religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat iuro.

     

    iv. Ego, M. Valerius Potitus, officiis muneris propraetoris me quam optime functurum esse praeterea iuro.

     

    v. Meo ciuis Nouae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et uoluntate fauoreque eorum, ego munus propraetoris una cum iuribus, priuilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus accipio.

     

    I, Stephen Moore, known as Marcus Valerius Potitus, do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

     

    As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Stephen Moore, known as Marcus Valerius Potitus, swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

     

    I, Stephen Moore, known as Marcus Valerius Potitus, swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

     

    I, Stephen Moore, known as Marcus Valerius Potitus, swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

     

    I, Stephen Moore, known as Marcus Valerius Potitus, further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of propraetor to the best of my abilities.

     

    On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of propraetor and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

     

    5. Piaculum

     

    Iove Pater et omnes Numina, si quidquam vobis in hac aut ulla caerimonia displicet, hoc ture veniam peto et vitium meum expio.

     

    6. He closes by saying

     

    Ancestors of the gens Valeria, I thank you for your presence here today. Be pleased to receive my deeds to your honor and the honor of the gens Valeria.

     

    Diana, Jupiter, Apollo, Silvanus and all the gods, I thank you for your presence here today. Watch over this province, and over me and my family.

     

    Dis Pater et Proserpina, I thank you for your presence here today. Guard the gens Valeria, and me and my family.

     

    Genius Loci, Lar of this place, I thank you for allowing me to worship here. Receive this place back into your care in peace.

     

    Quod bonum, faustum, felixque sit. Fiat.

     

     

    Valete.

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65084 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: America Occidentalis Edictum I

    Edictum I: Confirmation of the Edicta of Arnamentia Moravia Aurelia

     

    M. Valerius Potitus, propraetor, dicit:

     

    Whereas, The Lex Arminia de ministris provincialibus, section 2, states, “…All provincial edicta are automatically revoked when there is a change of propraetor or proconsul, and the new magistrate does not confirm them…”; and

     

    Whereas, I wish to honor the service rendered to this province by my predecessor, Arnamentia Moravia Aurelia;

     

    Therefore, I, Marcus Valerius Potitus, confirm the following edicta of my predecessor:

     

    • Edictum V. Proclamation of Provincial Patron Deities; and
    • Edictum IX. Oppidum Fluminis Gilae

     

    The full texts of these edicta follow at the end of this edictum.

     

    Dated May 10, 2009 (a.d. VI Id. Mai., MMDCCLXII), in the consulship of M. Curiatus Complutensis and M. Iulius Severus.

     

     

     

    Edictum Propraetore America Austroccidentalis Provincia

     

    Edictum V - Proclamation of Provincial Patron Deities

     

    I, Arnamentia Moravia Aurelia, do hereby declare the following Deities as our Provincial Patron Deities, and ask for their strength, guidance, and blessings.

     

    i) DIANA - Diana, Goddess of the moon, of nature, and of the hunt, shall be our Primary Patron Deity. America Austroccidentalis enjoys a tremendous amount of wildlife and wild growth, and hunting is a valued activity among its populace.

     

    ii) JUPITER - Jupiter Optimus Maximus, God of Thunder and Storms, and God of Gods, shall be a Secondary Patron Deity. The Regio of Terra Olei enjoys spectacular displays of Jupiter's power, and it is only right that He be celebrated.

     

    iii) APOLLO - Apollo, the God of Light and Truth, shall be a Secondary Patron Deity. Our entire Provincia receives a tremendous amount of sunshine and heat, and it is to Apollo that we direct our thanks for this great gift.

     

    iv) SILVANUS - Silvanus, God of Wild Lands and Agriculture shall be a Secondary Patron Deity. Our Provincia enjoys His gift of huge expanses of lands, and Silvanus is also protector of herds and cattle, another major resource in America Austroccidentalis.

     

    May the Gods and Goddesses bless us with their bounty.

     

    Dated April 15, 2759 A.U.C. in the Consulship of Gaius Fabius Buteo Modianus et Pompeia Minucia Strabo

     

     

    EX OFFICIO PROPRAETORIS AMERICA AUSTROCCIDENTALIS:

     

    EDICTUM PROPRAETORICUM DE OPPIDUM FLUMINIS GILAE.

     

    Having received the foedus from the following citizens:

     

    * Gaius Albius Trigeminus

    * Gnaeus Caelius Ahenobarbus

    * Gaius Iulius Iulianus

    * Gaia Ovidia Lepida

    * Marcus Valerius Potitus

    * Gaia Aurelia Trigemina,

     

    I, Arnamentia Moravia Aurelia, Legata Propraetore of the Provincia America Austroccidentalis, approve their request to form an Oppidum in the Southern counties of the State of Arizona in concordance with Lex Fabia de Oppidis et Municipiis. For that:

     

    * the official name of the oppidum will be Oppidum Fluminis Gilae.

     

    * the geographical limits of the Oppidum Fluminis Gilae are represented by the counties of Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Gila, Graham, and Greenlee in the State of Arizona (in the United States of America.)

     

    * every Nova Roman citizen from the designated area is citizen of the nominated oppidum at the time he/she has Nova Roman citizenship.

     

    * The Comitia Oppidana is represented by all oppidum citizens and it has the rights and responsibilities described by the Lex Fabia de Oppidis et Municipiis, point 4.

     

    * The Comitia Oppidana will approve or reject local proposed laws (leges oppidanae) in conformity with the legal precedence described by Lex Fabia de Oppidis et Municipiis, point 5.

     

    * The Comitia Oppidana will elect two aediles for a one-year term and they will have the rights and duties described by Lex Fabia de Oppidis et Municipiis, point 6.

     

    I nominate Cn. Caelius Ahenobarbus and M. Valerius Potitus as provisional aediles with the duty to handle the elections of oppidum's first magistrates in concordance with Lex Fabia de Oppidis et Municipiis, point 3.3.

     

    This edict is effective immediately. Given under my hand this 31st day of August 2761 ab Urbis condita (CE 2008) in the consulships of M. Moravius and T. Iulius.

     

    A. Moravia Aurelia

    Legata Propretore , America Austroccidentalis

     

     

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65085 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: America Austroccidentalis Edictum II

    Edictum II. On Regions

     

    M. Valerius Potitus, propraetor, dicit:

     

    Whereas, The province of America Austroccidentalis includes six states: Arizona , Colorado [1], New Mexico , Oklahoma , Texas , and Utah ; and

     

    Whereas, Previous governors divided the province into regions for administrative purposes [2];

     

    Therefore, I divide the province of America Austroccidentalis into six regions:

     

    • Arizona
    • Colorado
    • New Mexico
    • Oklahoma
    • Texas
    • Utah

     

    Each region shall embrace the territory of the state for which it is named.

     

    These regions may be renamed at my discretion or at the request of the citizens dwelling within them by petition to me.

     

    Dated May 10, 2009 (a.d. VI Id. Mai., MMDCCLXII), in the consulship of M. Curiatus Complutensis and M. Iulius Severus.

     

    __________

     

    [1] Colorado was added to the province by the Senate on Nov. 9, 2000.

     

    [2] Livia Cornelia Aurelia (known later as Livia Marcia Aurelia), in her second edict, dated Nov. 29, 2000, divided the province into three regions:

     

    Magna Fossae (“ Grand Canyon ”?)— Arizona and Utah

    Mons Petrosus (“ Rocky Mountains ”?)— Colorado and New Mexico

    Solus Astrum (“Lone Star”?)— Texas and Oklahoma

     

    Arnamentia Moravia Aurelia, in her third edict, dated March 31, 2006, divided the province into three regions:

     

    Terra Olei (“ Oil Land ”?)— Texas and Oklahoma

    Plaga Tescorum (“Place of the Wilderness”?)— Arizona and New Mexico

    Montes Saxosi (“ Rocky Mountains ”?)— Colorado and Utah

     

     

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65086 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: FW: [Explorator] explorator 12.3
    FYI
     

    To: explorator@yahoogroups.com
    From: rogueclassicist@...
    Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 09:27:57 -0400
    Subject: [Explorator] explorator 12.3



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    explorator 12.03 May 10, 2009
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    Editor's note: Most urls should be active for at least eight
    hours from the time of publication.

    For your computer's protection, Explorator is sent in plain text
    and NEVER has attachments. Be suspicious of any Explorator which
    arrives otherwise!!!
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    Thanks to Arthur Shippee, Dave Sowdon, Donna Hurst, Edward Rockstein,
    Hernan Astudillo, John McMahon, John McChesney-Young, Joseph Lauer,
    Mike Ruggeri, Richard C. Griffiths, Richard Campbell, Joos Postma,
    Rochelle Altman, Trevor Watkins, and Ross W. Sargent for headses upses
    this week (as always hoping I have left no one out).

    Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers and mother-figures out there!
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    EARLY HUMANS
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    This week, homo floresiensis is considered a separate species:

    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/science/ nature/8036396. stm
    http://news. yahoo.com/ s/afp/20090507/ ts_afp/sciencean thropologyindone siahobbits_ 20090507011503
    http://www.news- mail.com. au/story/ 2009/05/07/ ancient-hobbit- humans-a- new-species/
    http://www.guardian .co.uk/world/ 2009/may/ 07/hobbit- indonesia- primates- research
    http://www.nature. com/news/ 2009/090506/ full/news. 2009.448. html
    http://www.telegrap h.co.uk/sciencea ndtechnology/ science/evolutio n/5285290/ The-original- hobbits-whose- brain-shrank- due-to-remote- home.html
    http://dsc.discover y.com/news/ 2009/05/06/ hobbit-species. html

    ... with foot problems (pretty much the same info spun differently) :

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/07/science/ 07hobbit. html (JNW)
    http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2009/05/09050614 4307.htm

    ... and the dwarf hippo connection:

    http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2009/05/09050718 5535.htm
    http://www.elpais. com/articulo/ sociedad/ pie/hipopotamos/ ayudan/interpret ar/Hobbit/ elpepusoc/ 20090506elpepuso c_7/Tes

    An early human appears to have run afoul of a hyena:

    http://www.telegrap h.co.uk/earth/ environment/ archeology/ 5299352/200000- year-old- human-hair- found-in- dung.html

    'Biocide resistance' seems to be a problem in preserving Lascaux:

    http://www.sciencen ews.org/view/ generic/id/ 43632/title/ Biocides_ inducing_ resistance_ in_Lascaux_ cave%E2%80% 99s_microbes

    Haven't had a facial reconstruction for a few weeks, so here's one of
    the 'earliest european':

    http://www.redorbit .com/news/ science/1683473/ forensic_ scientist_ recreates_ face_of_earliest _european/ index.html
    http://www.independ ent.co.uk/ news/science/ revealed- the-face- -of-the-first- european- 1678537.html
    http://www.newkeral a.com/nkfullnews -1-32431. html
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    AFRICA
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    Remember those 'oldest beads' found a while ago? They might be
    even older:

    http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2009/05/09050516 3021.htm
    http://www.ccnmag. com/article/ 82,000-year- old_beads_ discovered_ in_ancient_ cave
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    ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND EGYPT
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    Getting a pile of coverage this week is a story suggesting the
    famous bust of Nefertiti is a fake:

    http://www.guardian .co.uk/artanddes ign/2009/ may/07/nefertiti -bust-berlin- egypt-authentici ty
    http://www.dailysta r.com.lb/ article.asp? edition_id= 10&categ_ id=4&article_ id=101737
    http://www.cbc. ca/arts/artdesig n/story/2009/ 05/09/nefertiti- bust-fake. html
    http://www.google. com/hostednews/ afp/article/ ALeqM5hesdEvM5E_ PC4GzRm3iHA9fAYd Qg
    http://news. yahoo.com/ s/afp/20090505/ ts_afp/entertain mentarthistoryeg yptgermany
    http://www.theaustr alian.news. com.au/story/ 0,25197,25436791 -12377,00. html
    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/entertainme nt/arts_and_ culture/8038097. stm

    ... not much of the coverage includes Zahi Hawass' response to the claim:

    http://www.alarabiy a.net/articles/ 2009/05/09/ 72373.html

    A 5000 b.p. tomb near the Lahun pyramid:

    http://www.reuters. com/article/ reutersEdge/ idUSTRE544459200 90505
    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ go/rss/-/ 2/hi/middle_ east/8035748. stm

    That Egyptian fortress in the Sinai is getting renewed coverage (I
    think this is the same one as a few weeks ago, no?):

    http://www.reuters. com/article/ scienceNews/ idUSTRE5465N1200 90507
    http://www.newsdail y.com/stories/ tre5465n1- us-egypt- archaeology/
    http://news. nationalgeograph ic.com/news/ 2009/04/photogal leries/ancient- egypt-temples- pictures/ index.html

    ... perhaps this 'Karnak connection' is the reason for the renewed
    coverage:

    http://www.redorbit .com/news/ science/1684994/ egyptian_ inscriptions_ used_to_map_ other_ancient_ military_ outposts/ index.html? source=r_ science

    Identifiying the herbs in Egyptian medicines:

    http://www.toledobl ade.com/apps/ pbcs.dll/ article?AID= /20090504/ ART16/905040309

    Israeli police have recovered a 1900 b.p. Hebrew papyrus which was
    on the illegal antiquities market (more coverage under 'crime beat'):

    http://www.antiquit ies.org.il/ about_eng. asp?Modul_ id=14
    http://www.haaretz. com/hasen/ pages/ShArt. jhtml?itemNo= 1083530
    http://www.jpost. com/servlet/ Satellite? cid=123971088013 4&pagename= JPost/JPArticle/ ShowFull

    Nabatean pottery from near Jeddah:

    http://www.arabnews .com/?page= 1&section= 0&article= 122347&d= 9&m=5&y=2009

    Now tourism is a threat to Iraq's antiquities:

    http://www.zawya. com/Story. cfm/sidANA200905 08T040659ZDWI14/ New%20threat% 20to%20Iraq's%20antiquities% 20-%20tourism

    There's a new archaeological garden near the Knesset:

    http://www.israelna tionalnews. com/News/ News.aspx/ 131236
    http://www.antiquit ies.org.il/ about_eng. asp?Modul_ id=14

    Rachel Elior's theories continue to garner press coverage:

    http://www.jpost. com/servlet/ Satellite? cid=123971088976 3&pagename= JPArticle% 2FShowFull

    ... related:

    http://www.jpost. com/servlet/ Satellite? cid=123971088968 6&pagename= JPost/JPArticle/ ShowFull

    Egyptology News Blog:

    http://egyptology. blogspot. com/

    Egyptology Blog:

    http://www.egyptolo gyblog.co. uk/

    Dr Leen Ritmeyer's Blog:

    http://blog. ritmeyer. com/

    Paleojudaica:

    http://paleojudaica .blogspot. com/

    Persepolis Fortification Archives:

    http://persepolista blets.blogspot. com/

    Archaeologist at Large:

    http://spaces. msn.com/members/ ArchaeologyinEgy pt/
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    ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME (AND CLASSICS)
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    Remains of a Roman 'shanty twon' from Bowes:

    http://www.teesdale mercury.co. uk/teesdale- news/story, 2088.html

    Some folks who stole a chunk of the Colosseum 25 years ago have
    returned it:

    http://www.msnbc. msn.com/id/ 30639987/
    http://www.azcentra l.com/rsslinks/ 1031213
    http://www.telegrap h.co.uk/news/ newstopics/ howaboutthat/ 5293725/US- couple-return- ancient-artifact -to-Rome- after-25- years.html

    Plans to build a highrise next to the site of Plato's Academy
    have been scrapped:

    http://www.ekathime rini.com/ 4dcgi/_w_ articles_ politics_ 100002_07/ 05/2009_106913

    Haven't had a decline-of-Rome- parallel piece for a while, so:

    http://www.forbes. com/global/ 2009/0511/ 056-stocks- commodities- oil-short- the-west. html

    In case you missed the 3d catacombs story:

    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ go/rss/-/ 1/hi/world/ europe/8027650. stm
    http://www.newkeral a.com/nkfullnews -1-32450. html

    Rome was built in a day ... sort of:

    http://www.archaeol ogy.org/0907/ trenches/ liz_glynn. html

    Romes 'talking statues' are getting some 'censorship' (?):

    http://www.msnbc. msn.com/id/ 30587334/

    ... while UNESCO sites in Paphos apparently can't be cleaned up:

    http://www.cyprus- mail.com/ news/main. php?id=45568& cat_id=1

    Latest in the Alexander 'chess game' between Greece and FYROM:

    http://macedoniaonl ine.eu/content/ view/6596/ 2/
    http://www.balkanin sight.com/ en/main/news/ 18719/
    http://www.tol. cz/look/TOL/ article.tpl? IdLanguage= 1&IdPublication= 4&NrIssue= 320&NrSection= 2&NrArticle= 20555

    The Ephebe as Lampbearer is on display at the Getty:

    http://www.artdaily .org/index. asp?int_sec= 2&int_new= 30689
    http://latimesblogs .latimes. com/culturemonst er/2009/05/ getty-pompeii. html

    Interesting bequest to a couple of Australian universities:

    http://www.brisbane times.com. au/national/ classical- greek-and- latin-alive- and-well- 20090503- argj.html
    http://www.smh. com.au/national/ classical- greek-and- latin-alive- and-well- 20090503- argj.html

    The Marbles Reunited folks are back in the news:

    http://au.sys- con.com/node/ 950449

    ... not sure if this was connected or not:

    http://www.ana- mpa.gr/anaweb/ user/showplain? maindoc=7576624& maindocimg= 1328581&service= 144

    Susan Mazur reviews Vernon Silver, *The Lost Chalice*:

    http://www.scoop. co.nz/stories/ HL0905/S00036. htm

    Recent reviews from BMCR:

    http://ccat. sas.upenn. edu/bmcr/ recent.html

    Recent reviews from Scholia:

    http://www.classics .ukzn.ac. za/reviews/ 2009.htm

    Visit our blog:

    http://rogueclassic ism.com/

    Mediterranean Archaeology:

    http://medarch. blogspot. com/
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    EUROPE AND THE UK (+ Ireland)
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    A very old wooden spear tip from Slovenia:

    http://www.straitst imes.com/ Breaking% 2BNews/Tech% 2Band%2BScience/ Story/STIStory_ 373630.html

    Archaeologists are going to be looking for remains of a Redcoat
    camp near Fort Augustus:

    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/uk_news/ scotland/ highlands_ and_islands/ 8028966.stm

    A 'lost' Medieval church found:

    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/uk_news/ wales/mid_ /8039915. stm

    A Medieval button found a couple of years ago has been declared
    treasure:

    http://www.stalbans review.co. uk/news/4347556. Medieval_ button_declared_ _treasure_ /

    A Viking ship from a Swedish lake:

    http://www.thelocal .se/19342/ 20090508/

    They're excavating a mass WWI grave in France:

    http://www.newsday. com/news/ nationworld/ world/wire/ sns-ap-eu- france-wwi- graves,0, 2360956.story
    http://www.nzherald .co.nz/world/ news/article. cfm?c_id= 2&objectid= 10570466& ref=rss

    Bulgaria is seeking UNESCO Heritage Status for its 'Valley of the Kings':

    http://www.bnr. bg/RadioBulgaria /Emission_ English/News/ 0905B5.htm
    http://www.novinite .com/view_ news.php? id=103440

    A 1641 'passport':

    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 1/hi/england/ wear/8036982. stm

    Archaeology in Europe Blog:

    http://www.archaeol ogy.eu.com/ weblog/index. html
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    ASIA AND THE SOUTH PACIFIC
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    A prehistoric cave site from Guizhou province:

    http://news. xinhuanet. com/english/ 2009-05/08/ content_11335403 .htm

    Some very well preserved Joseon Dynasty burials:

    http://joongangdail y.joins.com/ article/view. asp?aid=2904524

    They're returning to the Peking Man site:

    http://news. xinhuanet. com/english/ 2009-05/04/ content_11312426 .htm

    Interesting item on attempts to 'modernize' China's written language:

    http://roomfordebat e.blogs.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/02/chinese- language- ever-evolving/

    Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsblog:

    http://www.southeas tasianarchaeolog y.com/

    New Zealand Archaeology eNews:

    http://www.nzarchae ology.org/ netsubnews. htm
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    NORTH AMERICA
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    Possible evidence of a tsunami hitting the New York region 2300 years b.p.:

    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/science/ nature/8028949. stm
    http://www.cbsnews. com/stories/ 2009/05/04/ tech/main4988732 .shtml?source= RSSattr=HOME_ 4988732

    A Middle Woodland site from Anne Arundel County:

    http://www.hometown annapolis. com/news/ top/2009/ 05/04-10/ Dig-ask-dig- some-more. html

    Some burial mound finds are hold up creation of an artificial lake
    in Florida:

    http://www.floridat oday.com/ article/20090505 /NEWS01/90505032 1/1006/rss01

    Flood damage inspection at Knife River Indian Villages revealed some
    archaeological
    sites too:

    http://www.kfyrtv. com/News_ Stories.asp? news=29885

    Hype for an upcoming dig of the William Ladd homestead site in
    Minot (Maine):

    http://www.sunjourn al.com/story/ 316291-3/ LewistonAuburn/ Hilltop_dig_ may_unearth_ peacemovement_ relics/

    More details of what they've found at the Macon Airport site
    (prior to runway extension):

    http://www.thefrank linpress. com/articles/ 2009/05/08/ news/02news. txt

    More on those Franklin letters found in the British Museum:

    http://www.kpbs. org/news/ 2009/may/ 05/ucsd-professo r-discovers- important- franklin- letter/

    Review of T.J. Stiles, *The First Tycoon*:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/10/books/ review/Kazin- t.html

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    CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
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    Some 'Tenon Heads' from Peru:

    http://www.andina. com.pe/Ingles/ Noticia.aspx? id=mLXMZsqstxc=

    A large Tarascan 'ritual complex' near Lake Patzcuaro:

    http://newsinfo. colostate. edu/index. asp?url=news_ item_display& news_item_ id=596582858

    Mike Ruggeri's Ancient Americas Breaking News:

    http://web.mac. com/michaelrugge ri

    Ancient MesoAmerica News:

    http://ancient- mesoamerica- news-updates. blogspot. com/
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    OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
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    Latest claim from the art world -- Gaugin cut off van Gogh's ear:

    http://www.artinfo. com/news/ story/31320/ book-claims- gauguin-lopped- off-van-goghs- ear/
    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/06/arts/ design/06arts- WASGAUGUINTH_ BRF.html

    Trying to preserve some Tesla sites:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/05/science/ 05tesla.html

    Nice feature on technology and ancient manuscripts:

    http://online. wsj.com/article/ SB12417389671619 8603.html

    The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland have made the 2009 Rhind Lectures
    (looking at various aspects of the Neolithic Revolution by Trevor Watkins)
    available online:

    http://www.socantsc ot.org/article. asp?aid=257

    Latest on Leonardo's Codex Atlanticus:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/09/arts/ 09leon.html
    http://www.elpais. com/articulo/ cultura/paseo/ geniales/ artilugios/ Leonardo/ elppgl/20090505e lpepucul_ 8/Tes

    Handling pirates in the 'Golden Age':

    http://www.npr. org/templates/ story/story. php?storyId= 103691069

    How Google scans all those books:

    http://www.npr. org/blogs/ library/2009/ 04/the_granting_ of_patent_ 7508978.html

    They might allow women into the Vatican army:

    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/europe/ 8035235.stm

    Review of a novel featuring Richard (Francis) Burton:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/10/books/ review/Macintyre -t.html

    More reviews of Darwiniana:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/10/books/ review/Barcott- t.html

    Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Lives of the Week:

    http://www.oxforddn b.com/public/ lotw/

    Arts and Letters Daily:

    http://aldaily. com/

    Past Preservers:

    http://pastpreserve rs.blogspot. com/
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    TOURISTY THINGS
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    Seoul:

    http://ca.news. yahoo.com/ s/capress/ 090507/utravel/ travel_seoul_ on_a_budget_ 1

    Luxor:

    http://www.thecolum biastar.com/ news/2009/ 0508/travel/ 085.html

    Paestum:

    http://www.latimes. com/travel/ la-trw-mozzarell apaestumside10- 2009may10, 0,5221260. story
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    DIG DIARIES/BLOGS
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    [please send in suggestions! current digs only please!]

    Norton Community Archaeological Group:

    http://nortoncommar ch.wordpress. com/

    Tel Kadesh:

    http://sitemaker. umich.edu/ kelseymuseum. digdiary/ read_our_ blog

    Tel Dan:

    http://teldan. wordpress. com/

    Hopkins in Egypt Today:

    http://www.jhu. edu/egypttoday/ index.html

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    GENERAL MAGAZINES AND JOURNALS
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    CSA newsletter (April 2009):

    http://csanet. org/newsletter/ #spring09

    About.com Archaeology:

    http://archaeology. about.com/

    Archaeorama:

    http://blogs. discovery. com/news_ archaeorama/

    Archaeoblog:

    http://archaeoblog. blogspot. com/

    Archaeology Briefs:

    http://archaeologyb riefs.blogspot. com/
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    CRIME BEAT
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    Israeli police foiled an attempt to sell a 1900 b.p. Hebrew papyrus
    document:

    http://news. yahoo.com/ s/ap/20090506/ ap_on_re_ mi_ea/ml_ israel_plundered _scroll_3
    http://www.foxnews. com/story/ 0,2933,519167, 00.html
    http://www.google. com/hostednews/ ap/article/ ALeqM5jQWGVP3Y1d 5UO2kgW4ZZNLVC5l EwD980QU400
    http://www.israelna tionalnews. com/News/ News.aspx/ 131223
    http://www.ynetnews .com/articles/ 0,7340,L- 3711796,00. html
    http://www.haaretz. com/hasen/ spages/1083530. html
    http://www.google. com/hostednews/ afp/article/ ALeqM5jBxDr_ P7MhQGzSG9r8HUzd BAjKiw
    http://www.msnbc. msn.com/id/ 30605650/
    http://news. bbc.co.uk/ go/rss/-/ 1/hi/world/ middle_east/ 8036881.stm
    http://www.thestar. com/article/ 630300
    http://jta.org/ news/article/ 2009/05/06/ 1004957/israeli- police-seize- ancient-hebrew- scroll

    ... and an "amateur antiques hunter" in Tubas was arrested:

    http://beth. maannews. net/en/index. php?opr=ShowDeta ils&ID=37650

    eBay is apparently having a 'chilling effect' on the looting of antiquities:

    http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2009/05/09050419 3641.htm
    http://www.scientif icamerican. com/podcast/ episode.cfm? id=ebay-lessens- antiquities- looting-09- 05-06
    http://go.theregist er.com/feed/ www.theregister. co.uk/2009/ 05/05/ebay_ vs_the_tomb_ raiders/
    http://www.eurekale rt.org/pub_ releases/ 2009-05/uoc- -ehu050409. php
    http://www.guardian .co.uk/media/ 2009/may/ 10/ebay
    http://www.archaeol ogy.org/0905/ etc/insider. html
    http://www.physorg. com/news16066720 5.html

    An attempted sale of a Sarnath idol was foiled in India:

    http://timesofindia .indiatimes. com/Cities/ Person-trying- to-sell-ancient- idol-nabbed/ articleshow/ 4488749.cms

    Looting Matters:

    http://lootingmatte rs.blogspot. com/
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    NUMISMATICA
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    The largest known (and previously unknown) Roman silver coin is
    coming to auction:

    http://www.numismas ter.com/ta/ numis/Article. jsp?ad=article& ArticleId= 6658

    ... as is a hoard of Jacobite gold coins:

    http://www.antiques tradegazette. com/news/ 7136.aspx

    Nice feature on the Ancient Coins for Education program:

    http://www.post- gazette.com/ pg/09115/ 965529-55. stm

    Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of US and Colonial Coins:

    http://breenencyclo pedia.com/ index.html

    Ancient Coin Collecting:

    http://ancientcoinc ollecting. blogspot. com/

    Ancient Coins:

    http://classicalcoi ns.blogspot. com/
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    EXHIBITIONS, AUCTIONS, AND MUSEUM-RELATED
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    Pompeii and the Roman Villa:

    http://www.latimes. com/entertainmen t/news/arts/ la-et-pompeii9- 2009may09, 0,5593762. storylink
    http://www.ansa. it/site/notizie/ awnplus/english/ news/2009- 05-05_105355345. html

    Amsterdam/New Amsterdam:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/09/arts/ design/09huds. html

    Painted Metaphors (Maya):

    http://online. wsj.com/article/ SB12414806291138 5269.html

    Al Ain Museum:

    http://www.aam. gov.ae/sections/ archaeology. htm

    OpEddish thing on who should own antiqutities:

    http://www.onthecom mons.org/ content.php? id=2436

    A pile of 16th century torture devices are coming to auction:

    http://news. therecord. com/article/ 532701

    Women can now see some of the treasures from Mount Athos:

    http://www.independ ent.co.uk/ news/world/ europe/after- 1000-years- women-can- see-treasures- of-mount- athos-1679730. html

    The Blanton Museum of Art has a new director:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/09/arts/ design/09arts- NEWDIRECTORF_ BRF.html

    Latest in the Brandeis/Rose Art Museum saga:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/05/arts/ design/05arts- CRITICISMOFI_ BRF.html
    http://www.guardian .co.uk/artanddes ign/2009/ may/05/rose- art-museum

    Latest on the Met's 'Crystal Palace':

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/05/arts/ design/05met. html

    Some hype for the soon-to-be-opening Acropolis Museum:

    http://www.ekathime rini.com/ 4dcgi/news/ civ_1KathiLev& xml/&aspKath/ civ.asp&fdate= 05/05/2009Celebr atingbeneath

    Strategies for raising funds for acquisitions:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/10/arts/ design/10fink. html

    ... and scaling back on the 'big shows':

    http://www.daytonda ilynews.com/ entertainment/ ohio-theater- arts/museums- forced-to- scale-back- on-blockbusters- 113402.html? showComments= true

    Not a lot (groan) seems to be being offered at the big auctions any more:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/09/arts/ 09iht-melik9. html
    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/06/arts/ design/06auction .html

    ... but antiques dealers seem to be doing well:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/07/business/ smallbusiness/ 07sbiz.html

    Check out what's coming up to auction at Christies:

    http://www.christie s.com/Lotfinder/ searchresults. aspx?searchids= 3635|8222#action= refine&selectedi ds=3635|8222& sid=0f9e966f- 5360-4b15- a737-d2979de0e5e 6

    ... and news of (non)restructuring:

    http://www.antiques tradegazette. com/news/ 7125.aspx

    Assorted auction and antiquities news:

    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/08/arts/ design/08anti. html
    http://www.nytimes. com/2009/ 05/08/arts/ design/08arts- TREASURETROV_ BRF.html
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    Merchant of Venice:

    http://theater2. nytimes.com/ 2009/05/08/ theater/reviews/ 08merc.html
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    The Dig:

    http://www.thedigra dio.com/

    Stone Pages Archaeology News:

    http://news. stonepages. com/

    Archaeologica Audio News:

    http://www.archaeol ogychannel. org/AudioNews. asp
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    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65087 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
    Aureliane amice,

    Thanks for trying to reason. But I've learned that some people cannot be reasoned with. A dozen emails later, and all I've learned in trying to make peace with Modianus here is that he has an uncontrollable loathing for Sulla for no reason at all. And since I don't share that hatred, I too am hated.

    It's not a problem, for me, though. The less of this pathetic excuse for a man I see and hear about, all the more joyous it is for me.

    Optime vale!

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, David Kling <tau.athanasios@...> wrote:
    >
    > Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Fl. Galerio Aureliano salutem dicit
    >
    > I owe him nothing. My comment is based on my perception of him. As he
    > changes his attitude my perspective of him will change; otherwise, it
    > remains the same. I may be right and I may be wrong. Based on how he has
    > been acting, I will error on the side of caution -- based exclusively on his
    > actions.
    >
    > Vale;
    >
    > Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus
    >
    > On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 5:10 PM, <PADRUIGTHEUNCLE@...> wrote:
    >
    > >
    > >
    > > Fl. Galerius Aurelianus Caeso Fabio Buteo Modiano sal.
    > >
    > > Poplicola is a stand-up guy. He would never use information about your
    > > non-NR life on the BA. I think you are doing him a dis-service with this
    > > post. If you want to delete someone from your Facebook, that is your right
    > > but this post is publicly impugning him. I think you owe him an apology for
    > > the public post, at the very least.
    > >
    > > Vale.
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > >
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65088 From: David Kling Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
    I never said I hated you.  Get over yourself.  I said I didn't trust you.  A very different thing indeed!  And every time you post on this forum you confirm this distrust!

    Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus



    On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM, Q. Valerius Poplicola <q.valerius.poplicola@...> wrote:


    Aureliane amice,

    Thanks for trying to reason. But I've learned that some people cannot be reasoned with. A dozen emails later, and all I've learned in trying to make peace with Modianus here is that he has an uncontrollable loathing for Sulla for no reason at all. And since I don't share that hatred, I too am hated.

    It's not a problem, for me, though. The less of this pathetic excuse for a man I see and hear about, all the more joyous it is for me.

    Optime vale!

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65089 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: market day chats!
    Salvete Omnes,

    Some time ago, there was a market day chat, and, from the posts during and
    afterwards, it seemed to be pretty successful. So, now that I have the
    software I need to participate, when is the next one? If we want these to
    be successful, we need to build them up, even if it takes a while.

    Valete,
    C. Maria Caeca
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65090 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: market day chats!
    Salve!

    It is tomorrow, if I am not wrong :)

    --
    Di te incolumem custodiant.
    L. Coruncanius Cato
    Candidate to Aedilis Curulis

    --- El dom, 10/5/09, C. Maria Caeca <shoshanahathaway@...> escribió:
    De: C. Maria Caeca <shoshanahathaway@...>
    Asunto: [Nova-Roma] market day chats!
    Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    Fecha: domingo, 10 mayo, 2009 11:33

    Salvete Omnes,

    Some time ago, there was a market day chat, and, from the posts during and
    afterwards, it seemed to be pretty successful. So, now that I have the
    software I need to participate, when is the next one? If we want these to
    be successful, we need to build them up, even if it takes a while.

    Valete,
    C. Maria Caeca


    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65091 From: Gaius Petronius Dexter Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: market day chats!
    C. Petronius L. Coruncanio Catoni s.p.d.,

    > It is tomorrow, if I am not wrong :)

    Yes, it is tomorrow... id est the days with the nundinal letter "C".

    Tomorrow, on monday 11th of May or in the Latin way, "ante diem V Idus Maias".

    Vale.
    C. Petronius Dexter
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65092 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: market day chats!
    Salve et Salvete Omnes,
     
    In that case, I'll be there from the moment (almost) I get home from work, hoping to see friends and potential friends.  This isn't fact to face contact, true, but it's a wonderful way to get to know cives with whom face to face contact is highly unlikely, so I urge all cives to make the most of the opportunity.  Who knows?  Some might find that they have fewer differences in outlook on things than they think.
     
    Vale et Valete,
    C. Maria Caeca, who will quit beating her drum, now.
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65093 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: market day chats!
    Several of us are regularly there. Not a lot of marketing going on, but always chat.

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C. Maria Caeca" <shoshanahathaway@...> wrote:
    >
    > Salvete Omnes,
    >
    > Some time ago, there was a market day chat, and, from the posts during and
    > afterwards, it seemed to be pretty successful. So, now that I have the
    > software I need to participate, when is the next one? If we want these to
    > be successful, we need to build them up, even if it takes a while.
    >
    > Valete,
    > C. Maria Caeca
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65094 From: Q. Valerius Poplicola Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
    If I wanted to share your profile information, I could still.

    But that doesn't stop your odd paranoia. As if anyone *cares* what facebook cause you join or what event you're going to next week.

    I think your own advice is appropriate here: get over yourself.

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, David Kling <tau.athanasios@...> wrote:
    >
    > I never said I hated you. Get over yourself. I said I didn't trust you. A
    > very different thing indeed! And every time you post on this forum you
    > confirm this distrust!
    >
    > Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus
    >
    >
    >
    > On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM, Q. Valerius Poplicola <
    > q.valerius.poplicola@...> wrote:
    >
    > >
    > >
    > > Aureliane amice,
    > >
    > > Thanks for trying to reason. But I've learned that some people cannot be
    > > reasoned with. A dozen emails later, and all I've learned in trying to make
    > > peace with Modianus here is that he has an uncontrollable loathing for Sulla
    > > for no reason at all. And since I don't share that hatred, I too am hated.
    > >
    > > It's not a problem, for me, though. The less of this pathetic excuse for a
    > > man I see and hear about, all the more joyous it is for me.
    > >
    > > Optime vale!
    > >
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65095 From: Q. Caecilius Metellus Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Appointment of Scribe
    Q Caecilius Metellus Omnibus salutem.

    Ex officio legati pro praetore prouinciae Lacuum Magnorum
    a.d. VI Id. Mai. MMDCCLXII anno Urbis conditae.

    hoc edicto, per legem Vediam Prouincialem, Lucia Atia Coqua scriba legati,
    officium tertium ordinatum per legem Fabiam Centuriatam, creatur ad prouinciam
    Lacus Magnos. iusiurandum ex ea non requiratur.

    By this edict, under the Lex Vedia Provincialis, Lucia Atia Coqua is appointed
    scriba legati, a position of the third rank under the Lex Fabia Centuriata, for
    the province Lacus Magni. No oath shall be required of her.

    Optime Valete,

    Quintus Caecilius Metellus Postumianus
    legatus pro praetore, Lacus Magni
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65096 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: Im completely lost
    Caeca Catoni Sal,

    OK, quit teasing, and post the "short history of NR"! I suspect this will
    be a "must read", if unique, and, um, er, somewhat opinionated document, but
    it will be witty and side splittingly funny, and *that* gains you
    forgiveness for any license you may take with fact, the favor of the Gods,
    and my undying esteem.

    Vale,
    C. Maria Caeca, whose esteem and a dollar will get you a very good cup of
    coffee in her shop.
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65097 From: Q. Caecilius Metellus Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: market day chats!
    This aedile is going to have to make it a bit more attractive. Perhaps I can
    install a game room of some sort? Roulette wheel, craps table, slots on the
    left, cards to the right? I can smell the cash flow already!

    Q. Caecilius Metellus

    > Several of us are regularly there. Not a lot of marketing going on, but always chat.
    >
    > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C. Maria Caeca" <shoshanahathaway@...> wrote:
    >> Salvete Omnes,
    >>
    >> Some time ago, there was a market day chat, and, from the posts during and
    >> afterwards, it seemed to be pretty successful. So, now that I have the
    >> software I need to participate, when is the next one? If we want these to
    >> be successful, we need to build them up, even if it takes a while.
    >>
    >> Valete,
    >> C. Maria Caeca
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65098 From: C. Maria Caeca Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Re: market day chats!
    And a taberna featuring Falernian wine?

    Caeca
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65099 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-10
    Subject: Oath of office
    I, william A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
    As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcius Conrelius Felix swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
    I, William A wheeler AKA Marcius Cornelius Felix swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
    I, (William A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
    I, William A Wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis to the best of my abilities.
    On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65100 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Oath of office
    Salve

    Approved-By: equitius_marinus

    so why does a oath of office need to get Approved?

    Vale Marcus Cornelius Felix















    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "wuffa2001" <magewuffa@...> wrote:
    >
    > I, william A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
    > As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcius Conrelius Felix swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
    > I, William A wheeler AKA Marcius Cornelius Felix swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
    > I, (William A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
    > I, William A Wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis to the best of my abilities.
    > On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65101 From: James Hooper Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Oath of office
    I, James V. Hooper AKA Gaius Pompeius Marcellus do hereby solemnly swear to
    uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the
    people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
    As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Gaius Pompeius Marcellus swear to honor the
    Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman
    Virtues in my public and private life.
    I, James V. Hooper AKA Gaius Pompeius Marcellus swear to uphold and defend the
    Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a
    way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
    I, (James V. Hooper AKA Gaius Pompeius Marcellus swear to protect and defend
    the Constitution of Nova Roma.
    I, James V. Hooper AKA Gaius Pompeius Marcellus further swear to fulfill the
    obligations and responsibilities of the office of Legata pro praetore of the
    Provincia of America Medioccidentalis Superior to the best of my abilities.
    On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
    Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
    position of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Medioccidentalis
    Superior and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities
    attendant thereto.







    On Mon, 11 May 2009 01:57:45 -0000
    "wuffa2001" <magewuffa@...> wrote:
    > I, william A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix do hereby solemnly swear
    >to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of
    >the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
    > As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcius Conrelius Felix swear to honor the
    >Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman
    >Virtues in my public and private life.
    > I, William A wheeler AKA Marcius Cornelius Felix swear to uphold and
    >defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
    >to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
    > I, (William A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix swear to protect and
    >defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
    > I, William A Wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix further swear to fulfill
    >the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Legata pro praetore of
    >the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis to the best of my abilities.
    > On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
    >Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
    >position of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis
    >and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant
    >thereto.
    >

    BB,
    Warrior
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65102 From: M. Lucretius Agricola Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Incorrect voter codes.
    Agricola Omnibus sal.

    I know the diribitores to be busy, so I hope they will not mind my posting this, which is normally something that they do.

    In my review of ballots, I note the following ballot numbers with invalid voter codes:

    1005
    1020
    1038
    1068
    1087
    2003
    2013

    Citizens who cast those ballots are advised that their votes will not be counted, although if they obtain their correct voter code by signing in to the Album Civium they will be able to recast their votes with their correct voter codes.

    Citizens who have cast correct ballots are not able to reuse their voter codes.

    valete
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65103 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: a. d. V Eidus Maiae: LEMURIA
    M. Moravius Piscinus cultores Deorum, Quiritibus et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Ditis ego omnis ut fortunas sint precor.

    Hodie est ante diem V Eidus Maesiae; haec dies nefastus est: LEMURIA.

    "Mother Earth, indeed to You I pray, settle lightly on these bones, as she knew that piety is the reward of she who merits it, and whoever sincerely stands out in performing her own pious duties may be carried on that happy path to the Gods above." ~ CIL 6, 9204

    We are able to get an idea of what the Romans believed on an afterlife from the thousands of funerary inscriptions they have left. Among these thousands there are very few that express a disbelief based in Epicurian philosophy – "I shall be; I am, Iam no more; I don't care." Another philosophical expression, very rare, too, is "I am ashes, Earth is ashes; Earth is a Goddess, therefore am I not dead (CIL 6, 4, 29609)." Far more inscriptions express ideas like the one above. Pious attention for the rites of the deceased is to be justly rewarded by rites given you by your descendants, and those who are most deserving shall also be led to a heavenly home in commune with the Gods. Those good souls who do not go on to the celestial Via Sacra instead find their way to the Blessed Isles where it is eternally spring in the Garden of Venus. Typically Roman funerary iconography shows the deceased travelling to the Blessed Isles that lie beyond the Western Sea. Images of the Blessed Isles show the souls of the dead as winged Cupids, children of Venus, engaged in idyllic settings. Among the Cupids is an infant Minerva wearing Her helmet and aegis and an infant Hercules wearing His lion skin, where both Minerva and Hercules played a role in mortals attaining immortality as Lares. Sometimes these ideas entered into the funeral ritual itself.

    "Marcus Varro, as one example, was placed in leaves of myrtle, olive and black poplar after the Pythagorean fashion." ~ C. Plinius Secundus, Historia Natura 35, 160

    Myrtle, as we all know, is sacred to Venus, the olive to Minerva, and the black polar was associated with Hercules. Roman thoughts of the eternal spring of the Blessed Isles find expression in many places. One is found with Persius.

    "Grant, O Gods, that the earth may lie soft and gently upon the shades of our ancestors, and may their urns be filled with a perpetual springtime blooming with the sweet scents of crocus." ~ Persius, Satura 7, 207-208

    Most of the funerary inscriptions, however, follow a formula: R. I. P. for "requiescit in pace" that is itself a shorter version of "Hic in pace requiescit sanctae benae memoriae." Most often found is simply "D. M." followed by the name of the deceased and his age. One that particularly interests me is CIL 13, 11291 from Rheims which reads: "D. M. Pisc." The D. M. stands for Dis Manibus to whom the family members pray on behalf of the deceased that the Manes may lead the deceased on his journey to the Blessed Isles. Also expressed is that the Di Manes accept the deceased among them, in order that he may go to the Blessed Isles or to a celestial abode, and also that the deceased would then become a Lar who might continue to aid and advise the living members of his family. And thus we come upon an inscription of a woman praying to the Di manes for her husband.

    "Whole-heartedly I pray to you, most holy Manes, may you admit my dear husband among you, and, may you want to be most indulging in this, that in the hours of the night I may see him and also be advised by him on what to do, in order that I may be able to swiftly and sweetly come stand by his side." ~ CIL 6, 18817

    But if there is no one to offer proper rites for the deceased, if he has no descendants to carry on the rites afterward, or who neglect his rites, or if for some reason the Di Manes refuse to admit the deceased among their community, then there would be no place for the deceased to rest and forever must he roam in search of a home.

    At Lemuria, therefore, we recall all of our Roman forefathers and foremothers whose rites were neglected for so many centuries. Perhaps, if you live within what was once the boundaries of the Empire you might offer rites to those who lie nearby. We recall our own sanctis Maiores like Popillius Strabo and Marius Maior. Some honor Augustus, the Gracchi, the Scipios or the Fabii, inviting them to become members of their own family Lares. And for the rest, those who have become Lemures to circumstance, we provide with offerings, remembering that they, too, are part of our Roman community. The central focus of the religio Romana is the cultus owed to one's family Lares. All else is founded on that pietatis. The larger community of cultores Deorum invite the Gods to become part of their community. But we must not forget, nor neglect, the Manes as part of our community, too. Embracing the Manes as our own, in our rites, is what shall lead to the springtime of the religio Romana.


    Aurelianus and Apollonius of Tyana

    Here is a story of how one Lar, a famous philosopher, saved his native city.

    "Emperor Aurelian did indeed truly speak and truly think of destroying the city of Tyana; but Apollonius of Tyana, a sage of the greatest renown and authority, a philosopher of former days, the true friend of the gods, and himself even to be regarded as a supernatural being, as Aurelian was withdrawing to his tent, suddenly appeared to him in the form in which he is usually portrayed, and spoke to him as follows, using Latin in order that he might be understood by a man from Pannonia: 'Aurelian, if you wish to conquer, there is no reason why you should plan the death of my fellow-citizens. Aurelian, if you wish to rule, abstain from the blood of the innocent. Aurelian, act with mercy if you wish to live long.' Aurelian recognized the countenance of the venerated philosopher, and, in fact, he had seen his portrait in many a temple. And so, at once stricken with terror, he promised him a portrait and statues and a temple, and returned to his better self. This incident I have learned from trustworthy men and read over again in the books in the Ulpian Library, and I have been the more ready to believe it because of the reverence in which Apollonius is held. For who among men has ever been more venerated, more revered, more renowned, or more holy than that very man? He brought the dead back to life, he said and did many things beyond the power of man." ~ Historia Augusta, Life of divus Aurelianus 24.3-8


    Our thought for today is from Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 7.70:

    "The Gods who are immortal are not vexed because during so long a time They must continually tolerate men such as they are and so many of them bad; and besides this, the Gods also take care of them in all ways. But thou, who art destined to end so soon, art thou wearied of enduring the bad, and this too when thou art one of them, too?"
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65104 From: Titus Annaeus Regulus Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Jobs
    Salve,
     
    If you are still looking for assistants I am available. I'm relatively new and trying to throw myself into whatever I can. So I am low on experience, but high on enthusiasm. So far I am mainly involved with the aedilician cohors and provincial governance, but I'm always looking for more.
     
    If I would be of any service to you, simply let me know.
     
    Vale,
    T. Annæus Regulus

    Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 5:40 AM
    Subject: [Nova-Roma] Jobs

    Salvete
     
    Ok so who wants a job in the Censors office? I have three or four openings for a special project for after the elections. 
     
    If you have an interest please drop me a note privately to
     
    spqr753 at msn.com
     
    Valete
     
    Paulinus
     

     

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65105 From: Steve Moore Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Oath of office

    M. Valerius Potitus M. Cornelio Felix SPD.

     

    Salve, Felix!

     

    Congratulations on your appointmnet as governor of America Boreoccidentalis (we have got to do something about these province names). I’m looking forward to working with you and Fabius (in California ) to develop local chapters and bring Nova Roma into the “real’ world.

     

    Vale optime,

    Potitus

     

     


    From: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of wuffa2001
    Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 6:58 PM
    To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: [Nova-Roma] Oath of office

     




    I, william A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
    As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcius Conrelius Felix swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
    I, William A wheeler AKA Marcius Cornelius Felix swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
    I, (William A wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
    I, William A Wheeler AKA Marcus Cornelius Felix further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis to the best of my abilities.
    On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Legata pro praetore of the Provincia of America Boreoccidentalis and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65106 From: PADRUIGTHEUNCLE@aol.com Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
    Aurelianus Poplicola sal.

    Actually, Modiano has a lot of reasons, including several good ones, for his loathing for Sulla.  I do not begrudge him for his feelings there and neither should you.  If is fortunate that you were not here during the period of time when L. Sicinius Drusus and I were going head to head or when the Boni began to their very dramatic break up.  The latter was so bad that it cost Diana Octavia her race for the Consulship because most of the populi couldn't stand her associates even though she was a great candidate for office.

    There is no real reason behind my actions.  I appealed to Modiano as a friend and brother to treat you better on the public lists because you have never, to the best of my knowledge, ever betrayed any trust by releasing information about him.  You both have certain academic interests in common and were you ever to meet in person, I believe you would get along well.

    The interaction that occurs on the NR lists can engender animosity over posts that are perceived to be insulting and can cause lasting harm to both personal and organizational relationships.  Although I cannot speak to specifics, there have been posts on the magisterial lists that have been very unpleasant and done more to damage NR than to work through problems.

    NR is going to have to consider some major changes in its method of taxation and organization in the next two years if it is going to anything more than an exclusively on-line organization.

    Vale.



    -----Original Message-----
    From: Q. Valerius Poplicola <q.valerius.poplicola@...>
    To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    Sent: Sun, 10 May 2009 3:02 pm
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...



    Aureliane amice,

    Thanks for trying to reason. But I've learned that some people cannot be reasoned with. A dozen emails later, and all I've learned in trying to make peace with Modianus here is that he has an uncontrollable loathing for Sulla for no reason at all. And since I don't share that hatred, I too am hated.

    It's not a problem, for me, though. The less of this pathetic excuse for a man I see and hear about, all the more joyous it is for me.

    Optime vale!

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, David Kling <tau.athanasios@ ...> wrote:
    >
    > Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Fl. Galerio Aureliano salutem dicit
    >
    > I owe him nothing. My comment is based on my perception of him. As he
    > changes his attitude my perspective of him will change; otherwise, it
    > remains the same. I may be right and I may be wrong. Based on how he has
    > been acting, I will error on the side of caution -- based exclusively on his
    > actions.
    >
    > Vale;
    >
    > Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus
    >
    > On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 5:10 PM, <PADRUIGTHEUNCLE@ ...> wrote:
    >
    > >
    > >
    > > Fl. Galerius Aurelianus Caeso Fabio Buteo Modiano sal.
    > >
    > > Poplicola is a stand-up guy. He would never use information about your
    > > non-NR life on the BA. I think you are doing him a dis-service with this
    > > post. If you want to delete someone from your Facebook, that is your right
    > > but this post is publicly impugning him. I think you owe him an apology for
    > > the public post, at the very least.
    > >
    > > Vale.
    > >
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    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65107 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor - Sextus Antonius Costa
    Salvete omnes,


    We are still voting and so I reiterate my endorsement for Sextus Antonius Costa!
    Some "new blood" with fresh *independent* ideas to ascend the cursus honorum!

    Valete
    Julia

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
    >
    > Salve Antonius,
    >
    > It is my pleasure as I have faith in your passion and ability to act as diribitor!
    >
    > Vale,
    > Julia Aquila
    >
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    >
    > I thank you Aquila, in honoring me with your kind words in support of my candidacy for Diribitor.
    > > My name is Sextus Antonious Costa and I have been a citizen of Nova Roma since October of last year. I am 27 years old and reside in America Austrorientalis.
    > > Although a relative newcomer to Nova Roma, I offer as mentioned by Aquila and others, "new blood" to a republic seemingly in the midst of inner struggles within it's old guard. I raise my hand to the challenge of office with a cleansing and refreshing dose of non bias to a few and a love and devotion to the ideals for which this organization, this republic was initially chartered: to dedicate ourselves to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture.
    > > In so far as experience is based, I am prior military, a most typical prerequisite for the position of diribitor in the days of antiquity.
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > S. Antonius Costa
    > >
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65108 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
    Salvete omnes,


    Lucius Coruncanius Cato is a citizen who knows what it is to work for a team, for our respublica, a citizen who is not afraid to offer independent and progressive ideas.
    A citizen of dignitas.
    We are still voting and so I reiterate my endorsement for Lucius Coruncanius Cato!

    Valete
    Julia


    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
    >
    > L. Julia Aquila Lucio Coruncanio Catoni S.P.D.
    >
    > Your words affirmed for me that I truly made the right endorsement.
    >
    > "Ah but a man's reach should exceed his grasp" (R. Browning)
    >
    > Cura ut valeas,
    >
    > Julia
    >
    > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Lucius Coruncanius Cato <l.coruncanius_cato@> wrote:
    > >
    > > L. Coruncanius Cato J. Juliae Aquilae SPD
    > >
    > > Your words touched me, and put the bar very high. I hope to, not only reach the bar, but put it even higher with help of the gods and with any civis who wants to join me and the current Aedile Curule in this work.

    > > Di te incolumem custodiant.

    > > L. Coruncanius Cato

    > > Candidate to Aedilis Curulis

    > > --- El dom, 3/5/09, L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@> escribió:
    > > De: L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@>
    > > Asunto: [Nova-Roma] Endorsement/Vote for Curule Aedile - Lucius Coruncanius Cato
    > > Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    > > Fecha: domingo, 3 mayo, 2009 9:01


    > > Salvete fellow citizens,

    > > Please cast your vote for Lucius Coruncanius Cato as Curule Aedile. He is a citizen of great honesty, energy and integrity, something our Nova Roma needs NOW.

    > > Lucius Coruncanius Cato has presented himself with calm analytical ability, logic and reason, using dignified language and good judgment wrought upon excellent thought processes without insults or deception.

    > > Lucius Coruncanius Cato has the courage of his convictions based on well researched facts and a passion for knowledgeable truth to stand for the best of what makes the Rome of antiquity still beat within our hearts!

    > > Lucius Coruncanius Cato brings a fresh infusion of new blood on a platform of education and experience in the Roman way and has encouraged a new interest in the progress and success of Nova Roma.

    > > Lucius Coruncanius Cato has valiantly and loyally defended our respublica and envisions a future where every citizen has a say and where every citizen has a right to be part in the success of Nova Roma.

    > > Lucius Coruncanius Cato believes in the future of Nova Roma and knows that her future is her people and the very dignitas he also holds sacred unto himself.

    > > Casting your vote for this hard working, experienced, honest, energetic, virtuous man is a vote towards the very positive success of Nova Roma herself!

    > > Optimé valéte in cúráte deorum!

    > > L. Julia Aquila
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65109 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Endorsement/Vote for Diribitor Paulla Corva Gaudialis
    Salvete omnes,

    Paulla Corva Gaudialis has the very qualities we admire most in our respublica. Paulla Corva Gaudialis is a citizen of quiet dignitas and honesty with a serious call to hardworking duty.
    We are still voting and so I reiterate my endorsement for Paulla Corva Gaudialis!

    Valete
    Julia


    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
    >
    > Salvéte omnes,
    >
    > Cast your vote for Paulla Corva Gaudialis, a hard working and loyal long time citizen who serves with quiet dignitas towards a progressive and innovative Nova Roma.
    >
    > Valéte,
    >
    > Julia

    > -- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L Julia Aquila" <dis_pensible@> wrote:
    > >
    > > Salvéte fellow citizens,
    > >
    > > Please cast your vote for Paulla Corva Gaudialis, for Diribitor.
    > >
    > > Paulla Corva Gaudialis is a long time citizen and many time scribe gaining integral experience of the duties in her work alongside magistrates she has had the opportunity to work with.
    > >
    > > Paulla Corva Gaudialis is a citizen who serves with quiet dignitas and is a person of her own mind who works steadily regardless of workload steadily.
    > >
    > > Paulla Corva Gaudialis'commendable record of solid and loyal service to the republic makes her the optimal candidate for this job.
    > >
    > > Cast your vote for Paulla Corva Gaudialis and you will be casting a vote for a solid progressive and innovative Nova Roma.
    > >
    > > Optimé valéte in cúráte deorum!
    > >
    > > L. Julia Aquila
    > >
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65110 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: R: [Nova-Roma] Re: Cornelius Lentulus for Custos
    Salvete fellow citizens,

    We are still voting and so I reiterate my endorsement for Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus for Custos !

    Vivat Res Publica nostra prosperrime!

    Dignitas, Iustitia, Fidelitas et Pietas.
    This just begins to describe Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus candidate and best choice for Custos.
    Vox Veritas Vita, he speaks the truth as a way of life.

    Please cast your vote for Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus for Custos; a wise decision.

    Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is a citizen who works tirelessly for our respublica, not just in research, not just in education but for the spirit and soul of our respublica. As indicated in his biography on the Album Civium he has served in countless scriba positions including Counsul, Censor, Aedile, Rogator, which bespeaks in and of itself extensive experience. Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is also a Pontifex of great humility who often travels to perform Rituals and maintains his own Temple to Concordia.

    Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is the Legatus Pro Praetore/Governor for Pannonia, a position in which he is upholds with honor.
    In addition Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is our Hungarian Interpreter and one of our most esteemed Latinists and interpreters.
    Every position he has held, every committee he has sat on, he has taken an active, important part in which he has left a positive mark and our respublica is better for his hard work and participation.

    Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is a man of the people who puts Nova Roma and her citizens first, answering emails, lending a hand whether it be Latin help or something of a personal private spiritual matter. No matter how fatigued, how much work he has piling up Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus makes the time to serve the citizens of Nova Roma no matter who they are, answering questions, making himself available and always with courage and dignity.

    Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is a citizen who works indefatigably for Nova Roma and her people, a citizen of immense truthfulness â€" veritas- openess and impressive integrity. Nova Roma needs the qualities he carries within NOW!

    Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is a man of inner tranquility, strong convictions and deeply instilled virtue which enables him to deal with even the most malicious of obstacles while using dignified speech, good judgment and logic without resorting to deception and insults.

    Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is a staunch defender of our respublica, and of her people; of their rights and their inclusion in the decisions of Nova Roma.

    Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus is a valiant man of peace, a champion of Concordia, a modest human being of great achievement who demonstrates even greater potential for any task at hand that will further benefit Nova Roma and her citizens.

    We, the citizens, you and I and our families, stand to gain a great deal by casting a vote for this excellent citizen Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus.

    Optime valete in curate deorum!

    L. Julia Aquila


    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Cn. Cornelius Lentulus" <cn_corn_lent@...> wrote:
    >
    >
    > Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Juliae Aqilae salutem:
    >
    >
    > Gratias tibi ago maximas et pro verbis carissimis tuis et pro suffragiis!
    >
    > Vivat Res Publica nostra prosperrime!
    >
    > Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus
    > CUSTOS CANDIDATUS
    >
    > --- Lun 4/5/09, L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@...> ha scritto:
    > Da: L Julia Aquila <dis_pensible@...>
    > Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] Re: Cornelius Lentulus for Custos
    > A: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
    > Data: Lunedì 4 maggio 2009, 00:56
    >
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    > Salve Maior,
    >
    >
    >
    > No better citizen for this seat.
    >
    > A vote for Lentulus is a vote not wasted.
    >
    >
    >
    > Vale
    >
    > Julia
    >
    >
    >
    > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "Maior" <rory12001@ ..> wrote:
    >
    > >
    >
    > > Gn. Cornelius Lentulus is a true son of Rome; a wonderful Latinist, an active pontifex who has made many rituals to the di immortales in Pannonia, and possessing the most honest and upright character.
    >
    > > I support his candidacy unreservedly
    >
    > > Marca Hortensia Maior
    >
    > > Senatrix
    >
    > > Flaminica Carmentalis
    >
    > > Lictrix
    >
    > >
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65111 From: L Julia Aquila Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: R: [Nova-Roma] On the subject of Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus...
    Salvéte omnes,

    Perhaps we should simply open a Coliseum Novum Romanum ML, a World Coliseum Federation of sorts where disputes of this sort could be fought out complete with buxom toga clad girls of Venus Erucina holding signs depicting the names of the starring subligaculum clad opponents who fight to the death with the victor receiving a gilded codpiece-type apparatus to wear as proof of their victory.

    And while they fight this out, figure it out or whatever comes next, Novi Romani shall be posting another piece of Poetry, a song in Latin, an interesting piece of History or something significantly useful to the propitious success of our current Nova Roma, our Novi Romani.
    Also to support a true Roman Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus for Custos!
    I do hope fellow Novi Romani follow suit in all endeavors of dignity that support and contribute to the success of our Nova Roma.

    Valéte, et habéte fortúnam bonam!
    Julia
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65112 From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: about Dignitas
    Lucius Coruncanius Cato omnibusque salutem plurimam dicit,

    There are people who always tend to focus on what they have done; constantly reminding us of their past accomplishments, contributions or tasks they have completed or that they have helped to do this and that. This is especially boasted by those who once did great things far back in the past but, having done nothing more, are always remembering the good old times and always reminding us of them.
    But better than "who", is "what". There are many things to do for the Respublica now, and towards the future; and there are people who are working towards them right now. And this is when Dignitas comes in.

    Dignitas is about focusing on what we do towards something, never minding who does it.
    Dignitas is focusing on what things need to be done, and doing them.
    Dignitas is about focusing on what objectives are to be met, and accomplishing them.
    In a silent way, without gesticulating, selflessly performing step after step. Sometimes slowly, but other times more rapidly.
    But always being aware of what the final objectives are, and fulfilling them.

    It is of no matter who accomplished one particular objective; who got there first. Because before the accomplishment, there have been many people working in early stages. There were people discussing and planning about what needed to be done. There were people who started one particular project or another. There were people who worked in the shadow and whose names will remain there. And because of that, any one person saying that "I did this" becomes a thief of other people's, of the team’s, work.

    Politics is about doing the best we can, with the current available resources, wherever we are. And where some people see problems, some other people can see opportunities.

    Dignitas is to learn to put aside selfishness and let other people get things done; even if we don't like them.
    Dignitas is to recognize other people's work and say "We all have done this. We are here, and now we all will advance step by step, together, from this point, until we do what needs to be done".

    --
    Di te incolumem custodiant.
    L. Coruncanius Cato
    Candidate to Aedilis Curulis

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65113 From: Titus Annaeus Regulus Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Oath of office
    T. Annæus Regulus Omnibus salutem plurimam dicit,
     
    Although I was appointed some months ago as governor of Canada Citerior, I can't recall every having completed the Oath of office. As the new governors have brought it to my attention, I will now also proclaim my Oath.
     
    "I, Matthew King a.k.a. Titus Annæus Regulus do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

    As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Titus Annæus Regulus swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

    I, Titus Annæus Regulus swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

    I, Titus Annæus Regulus swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

    I, Titus Annæus Regulus further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Legatus pro Praetore of Provincia Canada Citerior to the best of my abilities.

    On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Legatus pro Praetore of Provincia
    Canada Citerior and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto."
     
    Better late than never.
     
    Valete
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65114 From: Patrick D. Owen Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Vacating the flamen Cerialis
    Fl. Galerius Aurelianus flamen Cerialis s.p.d.

    I will be vacating the sacred office of flamen Cerialis within the next five months. I am not leaving Nova Roma nor am I going inactive. It is simply time that our organization offer new assidui citizens an opportunity to contribute to the reconstruction and restoration of the Sacra et Religio Romana. I believe that it is time for new blood to enter the Collegium Pontificum. Any assidui citizen who aspires to this office should make an application to the Collegium Pontificum.

    This is particularly important for those citizens who are classicists and/or Plebs. The aedes Ceres is one of the oldest temples of Rome; the records of the Senate were stored there and it was from the aedes Ceres that the Tribunes derived their sancrosanct status. The Cerealia is one of the primary events for the Plebs and deserves an active and vigorous Plebeian and priest.

    I will step down from this office after the applications have been taken by the Collegium Pontificum and placed on the next agenda. If no applications are made, I will resign this office no later than the Kal. Aug.

    Valete.

    Valete.
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65115 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Of Provinciae America Boreoccidentalis Staff needs et all
    Salvete

    Any one in the Provinciae of America Boreoccidentalis.
    I am starting a new set of plans and meeting , and I would love to be in contact with you all. and also need staff .I am happy to have people from outside the POV also to help.
    I need a person to help on both the Pov parts of the NR website .
    I will need people to help me write up reports and a plan for the Pov .I want a 1,3,5,10,25 year plans in place before end of this year.

    I can be got via phone at 503- 960-3510
    and e-mail via magewuffa( AT ) Gmail ( DOT ) com

    Vale
    done under my hand and seal this day may 11th( yes i need a roman calendar that is EZ to use or staff to help on that.

    Marcus Cornelius Felix

    Legatus Pro Praetore EX officio Provincia America Boreoccidentalis
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65116 From: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Posting rules in this Forum, 5/11/2009, 11:45 pm
    Reminder from:   Nova-Roma Yahoo! Group
     
    Title:   Posting rules in this Forum
     
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    Please keep on mind the posting rules defined in the current Edictum de sermone Apr. 24, 2762 GEM-PMA, that you find in the Files section of this Forum, at:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/files/Edicta%20de%20sermone/

    Valete omnes,


    Praetores G.E.Marinus and P.M.Albucius
     
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    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65117 From: wuffa2001 Date: 2009-05-11
    Subject: Re: Posting rules in this Forum, 5/11/2009, 11:45 pm
    Pls to keep in mind said edticm is not in froce as it was not done the way the law on edtic says needs to be done therefore is a deadletter.
    you did not post the edtic you posted a poointer to where a file was off list.

    MCF




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    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65118 From: marcushoratius Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: a. d. IV Eidus Maiae: Ludi Marti, Mars Ultor, Moles Marti
    M. Moravius Piscinus cultores Deorum, Quiritibus et omnibus salutem plurimam dicit: Di vos servavissent semper.

    Hodie est ante diem IV Eidus Maesiae; haec dies comitialis est: Ludi Marti.

    AUC 734 / 19 BCE: Dedication of the Temple of Mars Ultor

    AUC 751 / 2 BCE: Dedication of the Forum of Augustus

    "Mars comes, giving the sign for war as he comes, the Avenger himself descends from the sky to view his shrine and honours in Augustus' forum. The God and the work are mighty: Mars could not be housed otherwise in his son's city." ~ Ovidius Naso, Fasti 5.

    "On my own ground I built the Temple of Mars Ultor and the Augustan Forum from the spoils of war." ~ Caesar Augustus, Res Geste 21.1

    This temple was vowed before the Battle of Philippi. Octavius called upon Mars Ultor to avenger the assassination of Julius Caesar against the Republicans. But it was not until much later that the temple was built and dedicated. The temple was located at the northeastern end of the Forum of Augustus. On its pediment, according to Zanker's iconographical scheme, Mars appeared with Venus and Romulus on His right side, with Fortuna and Roma on His left. Inside, the image of Mars Ultor had Venus at His right hand and divus Julius on His left. The Forum itself was flanked by two terraces where niches held statues of famous Romans, the viri summi. These were expanded upon by two hemicycles extending out on either side of the temple. To the left, on Mar's right hand were shown Aeneas, the Kings of Alba Longa, and the Iulii. In the eastern hemicycle stood Romulus, flanked by viri summi. At roughly the center of the Forum, on the main axis of Mars Ultor, was a statue of Augustus in the triumphal quadriga as Pater Patriae. Ludi Marti were instituted at the time this temple was dedicated.


    Moles of Mars

    At Cumae on this day was held a different celebration. Rather than Mars the Avenger, we hear of a festival for the Strength of Mars, or Mars Moles. Elsewhere Moles is distinguished as a distinct deity, as a companion of Mars, much as Pallor might be thought a distinct companion to Mars:

    "Prayers to the immortal Gods, which are offered according to the Roman ritual, are set forth in the books of the priests of the Roman people, as well as in many ancient books of prayers. In these we find: Lua, of Saturnus; Salacia, of Neptunus; Hora, of Quirinus; the Virites of Quirinus; Maia of Vulcanus; Heries of Juno; Moles of Mars; and Nerio of Mars." ~ Aulus Gellius, Noctes Atticae 13.23.1-2

    Lua is mentioned along with Mars and Minerva as a Goddess who receives spoila (Livy45.33.2). What Her connection would be with Saturnus is not exactly known, but She is presented here as wife to Saturnus in the same way as some of the other Goddesses appear. Lua is a Goddess of purification. Hersilia appears as the Sabine wife of Romulus; only later was she deified as Hora when Romulus was identified as Quirinus (Ovid, Metamorphoses 14.830-851). Nonius, however, said that Hora was a Goddess of Youth. Nerio is found as wife of Mars in a fragment from Licinius Imbrex and in a play by Plautus, as well as with Gellius (13.23.13). The names of these Goddesses came from Italic tribes. It is possible therefore that Moles was once a distinct deity of the Sabellians, whether a God of War as Mars might suggest, or as a God of Virility as the context above could suggest.


    Apollonius of Tyana

    Since yesterday I mentioned the apparition of Apollonius of Tyana appearing to Aurelianus, I thought that today I might include something of his life.

    "And they say that he declined to wear apparel made from dead animal products and, to guard his purity, abstained from all flesh diet, and from the offering of animals in sacrifice. For that he would not stain the altars with blood; nay, rather the honey-cake and frankincense and the hymn of praise, these they say were the offerings made to the Gods by this man, who realized that they welcome such tribute more than they do the hecatombs [100 oxen] and the knife laid upon the sacrificial basket. For they say that he had of a certainty social intercourse with the Gods, and learnt from Them the conditions under which They take pleasure in men or are disgusted, and on this intercourse he based his account of nature. For he said that, whereas other men only make conjectures about divinity and make guesses that contradict one another concerning it, in his own case he said that Apollo had come to him acknowledging that he was the God in person; and that Athena and the Muses and other Gods, whose forms and names men did not yet know, had also consorted with him though without making such acknowledgment. Â… And the story that he made at Olympia a bull of pastry and sacrificed it to the God also shows that he approved of the sentiments of Pythagoras." ~ Philostratus, Life of Apollonius of Tyana 1.1


    Today's thought is from the Stoic Musonius, who taught Epictetus and won the latter his freedom. This fragment is from Gellius, Noctes Atticae 16.1.2:

    "If you accomplish anything noble with toil, the toil passes but the noble deed endures. If you do anything shameful for pleasure, the pleasure passes but the shame endures forever."
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65119 From: MCC Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Re: THE CISTA WILL BE CLOSED AT 17:00 HOURS CET
    M. Cur. Complutensis Consul, omnibus SPD

    The Cista for the election in the Comitia Populi Tributa will be closed today at 17:00 hours CET.

    Votes cast after this deadline may not be acepted.

    Valete

    M.CVR.COMPLVTENSIS
    Consul

    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65120 From: M.CVR.COMPLVTENSIS Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Comitia Centuriata Election
    M. Cur. Complutensis Consul omnibus SPD

    I hereby  declare open the Contio that will last until 23,59 hours, Roma time, on 20 May.

    During the Contio the Diribitores need to select and announce the Centuria Praerogativa.

    The Comitia Centuriata election will follow this schedule:

    • 07:00 hrs CET 25 May: Voting by the Centuria Praerogativa alone begins.
    • 07:00 hrs CET 27 May: Diribitores capture tally of Centuria Praerogativa.
    • 07:00 hrs CET 27 May: Voting by all First Class centuries now permitted.
    • 07:00 hrs CET 30 May: Diribitores capture tally of all First Class centuries.
    • 07:00 hrs CET 30 May: Voting by all centuries now permitted.
    • 17:00 hrs CET 3 June: All voting ends.

    The diribitores shall provide reports of the progress of the voting in accordance with the provisions of the LEX FABIA DE RATIONE COMITIORUM CENTURIATORUM.

    The offices, number of openings, and candidates are:

    CENSOR SUFFECTUS (1)

    The Censor Suffectus must be at least 27 years old as of Kal. Mai. 2762 (May 1st, 2009), must already have served at least six months as a consul, praetor, aedilis, quaestor, tribunus plebis, magister aranearius, editor commentariorum, rogator, or provincial governor and must be assiduus.

    Two candidates have presented their candidacy:

    Gaius Equitius Cato
    Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus

    the elegibility of both candidates was checked by the Rogatores of Nova Roma.

    ROGATIONES

    Rogatio Curiatia Iulia de institutis publicis religiosis

    By this Lex Curiatia Iulia de institutis publicis religiosis the Constitution, Article VI, on Public Religious Institutions, is hereby replaced by the following Article VI.

    A. The Religio Romana, defined as the traditional worship of the Gods and Goddesses of Rome, shall be the official religion of Nova Roma.

    B. The sacerdotal responsibilities for the State Religion of Nova Roma shall be invested primarily into the Collegium Pontificum and the Collegium Augurum.

    1. The Collegium Pontificum shall consist of the Rex and Regina Sacrorum, the Flamens, Flaminicas, Pontifices, and the Sacerdotes Vestales, co-opted by the Collegium Pontificum itself, under its own governing rules. The Collegium Pontificum shall be responsible for the conduct and administration of all public religious ceremonies other than those rites assigned to the Augurs. To that purpose, the Collegium Pontificum may create sacerdotal offices, sodalitates, and collegia.
    2. The Collegium Augurum shall consist of all public Augurs who are co-opted by the Collegium Augurum itself, under its own governing rules. The individual members of the Collegium Augurium shall be responsible for instructing and advising curule magistrates on performing auspicia on behalf of Nova Roma. In other religious ceremonies the Augures shall perform their traditional responsibilities. The Collegium Augurum may create sacerdotal offices and sodalitates that are specifically related to the conduct and administration of its responsibilities.
    C. Additional sacerdotal collegia may be instituted and their rules set by the Collegium Pontificum, with the approval of the Comitia Centuriata.

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    Rogatio Curiatia Iulia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum

    By this Lex Curiatia Iulia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum is amended the Lex Fabia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum 5. B which reads:

    In the case of a magisterial election, voting shall be sequential.

    1. A century from the first class shall be selected by lot by the diribitores to vote first. No century containing only one member shall be selected for this purpose. For the first 48 hours of the voting period only members of that century shall be permitted to vote.

    2. Twenty-four (24) hours after the beginning of the voting period, the diribitores shall tally the votes of all those who have voted so far according to the method set out in A.1 above, and shall announce the result no later than 48 hours after the beginning of the voting period.

    3. Forty-eight (48) hours after the beginning of the voting period, the rest of the centuries in the first class shall be permitted to vote; members of the century selected under B.1 above who have not yet voted shall still be permitted to vote.

    4. Ninety-six (96) hours after the beginning of the voting period, the diribitores shall tally the votes of all those who have voted so far according to the method set out in A.1 above, and shall announce the results no later than 120 hours after the beginning of the voting period.

    5. One hundred twenty (120) hours after the beginning of the voting period, everyone who is eligible to vote but has not yet done so shall be permitted to vote. All voting shall cease no less than 216 hours after the beginning of the voting period.

    The Lex Fabia de ratione comitiorum centuriatorum 5.B is hereby amended as follows:

    5.B: In the case of magisterial elections, the voting period shall last no fewer than 192 hours (8 days), with all centuries casting their votes concurrently. Reports of the voting results shall be announced sequentially.

    1. The Diribitores shall select by lot one century from among the first class centuries to serve as the Centuria Praerogativa. No century containing only one member shall be selected for this purpose.

    2.Within forty-eight (48) hours after the beginning of the voting period, the Diribitores shall tally the votes of all those who have cast votes thus far in the Centuria Praerogativa, and shall announce those results no later than 48 hours after the beginning of the voting period.

    3. Ninety-six (96) hours after the beginning of the voting period, the Diribitores shall tally the votes of all those who have voted thus far, and shall announce the results of only the first class centuries no later than 120 hours after the beginning of the voting period.

    4. All voting shall cease after no less than 192 hours (8 days) have past and no more than 216 hours (9 days) have past after the beginning of the voting period. The Diribitores shall then tally all votes cast and within 48 hours later report the results solely to the presiding magistrate and to his or her colleague as per 3.F.

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    Rogatio Curiatia Iulia de tributo virgines vestales

    By this Lex Curiatia Iulia de tributo virgines vestales is amended the Lex Apula de assiduis et capite censis, pars II, by the addition of paragraph II.B, which is:

    II.B: Those appointed as Vestal Virgins by the Collegium Pontificum shall be exempt from paying the annual tax and shall retain their status as Assidui so long as they remain Vestal Virgins. No special conditions shall be placed on Vestal Virgins with regard to their placement in centuries and tribes or upon their ability to run for or hold office.



    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65121 From: Gaius Equitius Cato Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Re: Comitia Centuriata Election
    Cato omnibusque in foro SPD

    Salvete!

    "Rogatio Curiatia Iulia de tributo virgines vestales

    By this Lex Curiatia Iulia de tributo virgines vestales is amended the Lex Apula de assiduis et capite censis, pars II, by the addition of paragraph II.B, which is:

    II.B: Those appointed as Vestal Virgins by the Collegium Pontificum shall be exempt from paying the annual tax and shall retain their status as Assidui so long as they remain Vestal Virgins. No special conditions shall be placed on Vestal Virgins with regard to their placement in centuries and tribes or upon their ability to run for or hold office."

    I heartily support this measure. The Vestals in ancient Rome were supported by the public treasury, and it is a single small step in the direction of historical accuracy that we do so as well.

    Valete!

    Cato
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65122 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors
    It seems the two month moderation rule is total BS.

    How do I know this?

    the Candidate for CA - Cato Minimus joined the ML on 4/24

    He did a post on the ML about dignitas on 5/11

    From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato <l.coruncanius_cato@...>
    Reply-To: l.coruncanius_cato@...
    Subject: about Dignitas
    X-Yahoo-Group-Post: member; u=341223610; y=B2PIpsVT7sXw5FYkeJSBaonoNdm0CcMQBZ1L7_2lsXhCZ0tkUXemauJYGPWM
    X-Yahoo-Profile: l.coruncanius_cato

    He is unmoderated!!!!

    Yet he joined the ML on:

    l.coruncaniu...
    Offline Offline
    Send Message Send Message
    -name- -age- -gender-
    -location-
    l.coruncaniu... l.coruncanius_cato@... Mar 24, 2009
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65123 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Re: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors
    Do the Praetors ignore the law when it affect's their buds? I think the evidence is clear - they do.

    Felix is moderated for over a year. Their buddies? Not so much. I want to know the names of their allies who have been placed on moderation and as to their rationale why?

    Just more examples to the abuse of power done by the Praetors - the same praetors that delete posts. The same praetors that tried to put Cato on Trial. The same praetors who will probably justify this that Cato Minimus is a candidate - so when was he removed of moderation? There are records in Yahoogroups activity. And, why is Felix who actually HAS Imperium moderated.

    Vale,

    Sulla

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Woolwine" <l_cornelius_sulla@...> wrote:
    >
    > It seems the two month moderation rule is total BS.
    >
    > How do I know this?
    >
    > the Candidate for CA - Cato Minimus joined the ML on 4/24
    >
    > He did a post on the ML about dignitas on 5/11
    >
    > From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato <l.coruncanius_cato@>
    > Reply-To: l.coruncanius_cato@
    > Subject: about Dignitas
    > X-Yahoo-Group-Post: member; u=341223610; y=B2PIpsVT7sXw5FYkeJSBaonoNdm0CcMQBZ1L7_2lsXhCZ0tkUXemauJYGPWM
    > X-Yahoo-Profile: l.coruncanius_cato
    >
    > He is unmoderated!!!!
    >
    > Yet he joined the ML on:
    >
    > l.coruncaniu...
    > Offline Offline
    > Send Message Send Message
    > -name- -age- -gender-
    > -location-
    > l.coruncaniu... l.coruncanius_cato@ Mar 24, 2009
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65124 From: Titus Iulius Sabinus Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Re: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors
    SALVE!

    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Woolwine" <l_cornelius_sulla@...> wrote:

    > It seems the two month moderation rule is total BS.
    > How do I know this?
    > the Candidate for CA - Cato Minimus joined the ML on 4/24
    > He did a post on the ML about dignitas on 5/11>>>

    For the moderation rules question, the involved and responsible magistrates must answer.

    From my part, I want to ask you, why you use that nickname "Minimus" for the current candidate to aedilitas? You consider is correct attitude and educate behavior from your part, Senator?

    VALE,
    T. Iulius Sabinus
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65125 From: Publius Memmius Albucius Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Hon. Coruncanius' posting status
    Cornelio s.d.

    Your right observation underlines if needed the necessity of reviewing the whole corpus of our members' status.

    L. Coruncanius Cato should have remained under moderation til next May 26, for he joined on Mar 25, 2009, according my Yahoo! datas (the difference is probably due to the considered time - Rome for me).

    For your information and all our members and cives' one, I have corrected the error and replaced Hon. Coruncianius under the normal "new member moderation" status (2 months), til next May 26.

    There is no difference, concerning our law, between the members of our Forum.

    Naturally, Coruncianius has been informed.


    Vale,


    P. Memmius Albucius
    praetor




    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Woolwine" <l_cornelius_sulla@...> wrote:
    >
    > It seems the two month moderation rule is total BS.
    >
    > How do I know this?
    >
    > the Candidate for CA - Cato Minimus joined the ML on 4/24
    >
    > He did a post on the ML about dignitas on 5/11
    >
    > From: Lucius Coruncanius Cato <l.coruncanius_cato@>
    > Reply-To: l.coruncanius_cato@
    > Subject: about Dignitas
    > X-Yahoo-Group-Post: member; u=341223610; y=B2PIpsVT7sXw5FYkeJSBaonoNdm0CcMQBZ1L7_2lsXhCZ0tkUXemauJYGPWM
    > X-Yahoo-Profile: l.coruncanius_cato
    >
    > He is unmoderated!!!!
    >
    > Yet he joined the ML on:
    >
    > l.coruncaniu...
    > Offline Offline
    > Send Message Send Message
    > -name- -age- -gender-
    > -location-
    > l.coruncaniu... l.coruncanius_cato@ Mar 24, 2009
    >
    Group: Nova-Roma Message: 65126 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2009-05-12
    Subject: Re: Double standard in NR again - with the Praetors
    I am more interested in the cooked up excuse our Praetors have for breaking their own law, Senator. The Praetors have shown themselves willing to violate the law when it benefits their friends and they should be held accountable for such action. Clearly the law means nothing when applied to their buds.

    vale,

    Sulla


    --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Titus Iulius Sabinus" <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
    >
    > SALVE!
    >
    > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Woolwine" <l_cornelius_sulla@> wrote:
    >
    > > It seems the two month moderation rule is total BS.
    > > How do I know this?
    > > the Candidate for CA - Cato Minimus joined the ML on 4/24
    > > He did a post on the ML about dignitas on 5/11>>>
    >
    > For the moderation rules question, the involved and responsible magistrates must answer.
    >
    > From my part, I want to ask you, why you use that nickname "Minimus" for the current candidate to aedilitas? You consider is correct attitude and educate behavior from your part, Senator?
    >
    > VALE,
    > T. Iulius Sabinus
    >