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07 June 2013

Goodbye Shadow B'betsy

Shadow B'betsy has died today, at 5:55 PM, Katinal time, surrounded by her friends and family. We  will miss her. 

04 March 2013

On Hold

Starting now, Cenian Sector is indefinitely on hold due to time constraints. I am still working on Ceni, just not posting! When I am able to post more often, I will. 

21 February 2013

New Poll Released

The Cenian News Service has released a new poll. The location is here: http://www.VoteFair.org/cgi-bin/votefairgenballot.cgi/votingid=06720-51329-12992. Just enter the same voting ID every time. 

20 February 2013

Poll Retracted by Cenian News Service

The Cenian News Service has retracted the poll they issued yesterday, citing the reason that voters in the poll did not represent accurately Ceni's electorate and that voters could vote more than once. 

19 February 2013

Presidential Poll

An online presidential and prime minister poll has been established.

Presidential Voting
Prime Minister Voting

Special Seats in the Cenian Assembly

According to the constitution, a minority seat is defined as:

A seat for a particular minority in a region where the said minority could not achieve representation through other means.  

The current minority seats are as follows.
  1. The Tergosome community
  2. The Onk community
  3. The Squeetard community
  4. The Palaian community of Cenaci
  5. The Metafiensis community of Cenaci
  6. The Aillicanians of Krtr
  7. The Aspidans of Cenaci
  8. The Taranans of Cunha
  9. The Taranans of Tar Ania
  10. The Taranans of Navi
  11. The Taranans of Narinomats
  12. The Taranans of Charmander
  13. The Sutchalect of Ber
  14. The Sutchalect of Skywalker
  15. The Ber of Skywalker
  16. The Taranans of Zangalewa
  17. The Mitellen of Sparkia
  18. The Palaian of Sparkia
  19. The Orangian of Sparkia
  20. The Katralan of Fentlaraar
  21. The Popster of Nanania
  22. The Popster of Fentlaraar
  23. The Aillilcanians of the Upper Throneworlds
  24. The Tik of the Lower Throneworlds
  25. The Tik of Cenaci
  26. The Tik of Luk VIII
  27. The Aslanians of En'bak
  28. The Sanii of Serenat
  29. The Sanii of Michosplak
  30. The Asians of Ordnrd V
  31. The Asians of Tatek
  32. The Venians of Ordnrd V
  33. The Ukians of Begl
  34. The Asomans of Sentiner
  35. The Glaserenans of Ille
  36. The Athabascans of Ille
  37. The Chirth of Sauretik
  38. The Taglians of Ordnrd V
  39. The Masterrans of Paras-Kevee
  40. The Mitellen of Ordnrd V
  41. The Coushattans of Scorpia
  42. The Krysteelians of Scorpia
  43. The Rylbun of Aerio
  44. The Mitellens of Fentlaraar
  45. The Aspidan of Fentlaraar
  46. The Mitellens of Cenaci
  47. The Rytekians of Charmander
  48. The Sundanese of Fentlaraar
  49. The Sundanese of Cenaci
  50. The Aslanians of Cenaci

04 February 2013

Week of 2/3/13 in Review

President Election

Kyn Tucin visited Acta Diurna today as part of his big Elephanthia tour, trying to garner support from the increasingly liberal sectors. He spoke in several parts of Acta Diurna about investing in infrastructure and trying to deter pirates. His speeches were met with wide reception on the trade planet.

Desnol Binnill was trying to capture votes in Cenaci while its favorite son, Kyn Tucin, was away. He talked about his positions on minimum wage, affordable housing, and cleaning out the slums. Many lower-level residents have agreed with him that we need to do more about the slums on Cenaci.

Tatek Representative Cara Crantat, who is poised to lose her seat as the new Constitution rolls around, is talking in the border sector of Teseress. She is calling for talks with the new Democratic State of Waterloo on how the new territory will be split up.

Meanwhile, also on Teseress, fringe candidate Nikita Collensburg is playing on nationalist sentiment, calling for an invasion to reclaim the planets that were "rightfully Ceni's", he said in a speech. These policies weren't met with deaf ears on Teseress, where there is large nationalist sentiment.

Prime Minister Election

Shadow B'betsy again spoke about starport development, this time on swing planet As Lan, where liberal voters have a wealth of candidates to choose from. She also talked about how poverty needs to be eradicated and the slums should go.

Kartot Tarat decided to practice non sequitur on Kitigarg. Instead of talking about infrastructure development or poverty, he was talking about the future of abortion rights. But at least this was the right place to talk about it, because Xitogargs don't exactly have the most tolerant attitude towards abortion.

Sern Aelar of Kitigarg talked about expanding Cenian companies to other nations in his series of talks about expanding the economy. The talks were well received and will continue, analysts predict. His latest talk was on national holovision on Cenaci, after he gave another one in the auditorium at the University of Cenaci. 

30 January 2013

Squallyball or Muraball


Rules of Squallyball

  1. The objective of the game is to hit the ball on the opponent’s wall, while keeping the ball hitting your wall.
  2. Each time the ball is hit on the wall, the person who it it on the opposite side of the wall receives one point
  3. The first person to 10 points, winning by two, wins.
  4. If both scores are within two points of each other when each has ten points, the players will continue playing until one person reaches a point two points more than his opponent.
  5. Any door areas and inaccessible areas do not count in scoring.
  6. Balls more than one inch above the hand of the player do not count as a points; however, if the person jumps to a high ball and it is one inch or less from the top of the hand, it is in.
  7. Low balls where the opponent has no chance of repelling it do not count.
  8. If the ball is low or high against the wall on a serve, it is a false serve.
  9. Three false serves per rotation and the opponent gets one point and the serve changes.
  10. Points are not valid if the player crosses the centerline. If the player crosses the centerline, the serve switches to the opponent.
  11.  No serves closer than 2 feet from the centerline.  
  12. One serve rotation is serving until three false serves or a point is scored.
  13. If a point is scored by the opposing player, the player keeps the ball. If a point is scored by the serving player, the ball switches.   
  14. No catching is allowed.
Squallyball can be played with either one or two people on a team. 

12 January 2013

An Overview of 2012

Sorry for the lackluster posting last year, as I had something you could call time constraints. Anyway, here goes. Last January, a major embezzlement case was discovered on Tycufux, the Waterloo sectors joined Ceni and the Senate welcomed expatriates from Arunnia and Waterloo. In February Shadow B'betsy was diagnosed with hepatic lipidosis. March was the most exciting month of the year as Waterloo's revolution started. A referendum to change to an electoral college failed and a referendum to change to a semi-presidential system succeeded in April. May, June, and July were months of fierce campagining for the nominations in this year's election contest. In June a conflict that would be the Flannium War started. Also in July, Muz Mahala joined Ceni and Waterloo's revolution continued. In August the latest census was completed and Ceni demanded things of the new Republic of Waterloo. Also in August, Cenian Sector turned two. The major planet of Wadi Themaneyah fell to Ceni in September. Kyn Tucin turned 44 in October. In November Shadow B'betsy won the CSLP convention and Cara Crantat and Kartot Tarat were the CCU's nominees for President and Prime Minister, respectively. In December the campaigning touched off. That was 2012 in review in Ceni. 

01 January 2013

30 December 2012

Week in Review Week of 12/29

The candidates did not campaign this week in celebration of Christmas with their families and friends. 

25 December 2012

Merry Christmas

I wish all of our brothers and sisters a Merry Christmas. Make yours jolly and bright! 

24 December 2012

Cenian Christmas Poems


The Season of Joy and Happiness

Crinkling and ripping,
Tissue paper flying,
Red bows and Christmas paper
Bags full of goodies
Presents fly into the air.
Astonished gasps and thank-yous
Your welcomes, and hugs too
Presents again fly at Christmas
The season of joy and happiness

-Salo Guiri

Oh Christmas Tree
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Your lights bright and shining
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
How many presents under you
You are so green and sparkling

-Tanner Phillips

The Christmas Cat

Miss Nesse, Miss Nesse
Looking out the window
Sunning in the breeze
Cooling herself

She is cute
The epitome
Of the perfect cat
Who likes to sit in your lap

Gone, now
To visit her roundhouse
Where she’ll be snuggly and warm
In the company of people

-Italia Nessia


Week of 12/22 Campaign Spending and Donations

Campaign Spending
The Kyn Tucin campaign has spent $9 billion on ads in As Lan and $16 billion Cenaci touting Tucin's experience
The Dernoll Binnill campaign has spent $10 billion on ads in Cenaci and $8 billion on Illirea making people recognize the DSP and its public transportation plank
Cara Crantat's campaign spent $23 billion on ads in Aurea Simia Nebula, As Lan, and Afrogug
Insit Inskra spent $12 billion in Criter, Kitigarg, and Ber
The Nikita Collensburg campaign spent $500 million in Cenac, Kroyale, Etaronk, and Gastro
Other candidates spent $17 billion in various markets

Shadow B'betsy spent $25 billion in Elephanthia, Acta Diurna, and Scypha and $9 billion in Katinal and Pandolo
Kartot Tarat spent $22 billion in As Lan, Afrogug, Kitigarg, Sharsha Morana, Aurea Simia Nebula, and Cenac
Kaieralin Gejardenza spent $18 billion in Elephanthia, Illirea, Cenaci, and Doru Areaba
Other candidates spent $3 billion in various markets

The Centralist Campaign Committee spent $28.5 billion in Criter, Kitigarg, and Ber
The Democratic Socialist Party spent $40 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, Elephanthia, Acta Diurna, and Scypha
The Cenian Social Liberal Party spent $57.5 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, and As Lan
Other parties spent $34.5 billion in various markets

Keep Ceni Moving PAC spent $27.5 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, Elephanthia, and Acta Diurna
Socialism Now! PAC spent $24.5 billion on Cenaci, Illirea, Elephanthia, Acta Diurna, and As Lan
Other PACs spent $17.5 billion in various markets

Total spending: $644.5 billion

Notable Donations
Kurt Renick donated $4 billion to Kartot Tarat's campaign and $2.5 billion to Cara Crantat's campaign.
CTR donated $32.9 billion to it's CTR PAC in support of the Cenian Conservative Party
Shipyards Union donated $11.1 billion to the Shipyards PAC in support of the Democratic Socialist Party and the Cenian Social Liberal Party
Individual donors donated $12.3 billion to the Cenian Conservative Union and its candidates, $45.2 billion to the Cenian Social Liberal Party and its candidates, $39.8 billion to the Democratic Socialist Party and its candidates, $29.1 billion to the Cenian Moderate Party, and $14.4 billion to other parties and candidates
Corporations donated $145 billion to the Cenian Conservative Union, $14 billion to the Cenian Nationalist Party, and $11.1 billion to other candidates
Wealthy donors gave $114 billion to the Cenian Conservative Union, $32.1 billion to the Cenian Social Liberal Party, $8.1 billion to the Democratic Socialist Party, and $23 billion to other candidates

Total donations: $524.6 billion

23 December 2012

Week of 12/22 Presidential and Prime Ministerial Races

Presidential Activity
Kyn Tucin campaigned in his home sector, Cenaci, on 12/17,  rallying support for his increasingly challenged Cenian Social Liberal Party. He touted his years of service in Cenian government and his part in a fair constitution. He also touted his very liberal position about minimum wage. His party supports raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour.

Desnol Binill also campaigned in the Cenaci sector on the 17th, especially on his home planet, Illirea, and Doru Areaba. He introduced a new plank in his platform, calling for increased public transportation and increased government spending on transportation. The Democratic Socialist Party has lots to gain in this heavy liberal sector.

On the next day, Desnol Binill campaigned on Cenaci, telling about his plans for better working conditions, more affordable housing, and higher minimum wages. His party also touts a $20 minimum wage.

Tatek Representative Cara Crantat campaigned in Afrogug on traditional family values, promising the repeal of the Gay Rights Act that had been passed centuries ago. She promised support "for the home and the hearth" if elected president.

Her Vice Presidential nominee, Davet Laraud, campaigned in Pikadora and surrounding planets, saying that he kept conservative values alive in his tenure as a talk show host and promised support for agrarian farmers in that area.

Insit Inskra of Ber has been campaigning in his home sector of Ber, touting moderate values and touching the hearts and spirits of the Bers there. He asked for a term as President to make the economy grow and promised higher minimum wages, although not as high as the CSLP and DSP suggest. He promised to put less government regulation on services, manufacturing, and retail.

Nikita Collensburn of the widely disparaged Cenian Nationalist Party demonized Kyn Tucin in leaning Waterloo sectors. He promised to declare war on Waterloo and snap up territory. He also promised to put a nationalist agenda.

A footnote this year, Pablo Diez campaigned in Mesa Verde to remember the values of Mesa Verdeans this election cycle. But his base in Mesa Verde is not likely to go farther then Mesa Verdean expatriates.

Prime Ministerial Activity
Shadow B'betsy campaigned at the Katinal International Starport on her home of Katinal. She promised to speed up starport development if elected and clean up hyperspace lanes. She also campaigned to spend more on research and development.

Her Deputy Prime Minister candidate, Lando Calpandian, was touting his government service in heavily contested As Lan, trying to win over undecided voters. He also raised the issue of poverty, which affects As Lan. He promised to help people get out of poverty and to make housing more affordable.

An increasingly desperate Kartot Tarat of the Cenian Conservative Party campaigned in small Aurea Simia Nebula, rallying conservative support in the sparsely populated area east of liberal bastion Aurea Simia. He touted his years of government service and perseverance in vying for the nation's top job.

Sern Aelar of Kitigarg campaigned on his party's platform in Criter this week. He also touted his moderate values and his deregulation stance, and increased funding for the arts.

What Will Happen Next
Desnol Binnill is making a trip to Elephanthia after Christmas to tout his public transportation plans and increased funding for the arts.
Kyn Tucin is planning on visiting Acta Diurna. 

The Week in Review Introduction

This is the first post in my series of reviews about the upcoming presidential, prime ministerial, and congressional elections. These posts will detail WHERE and WHEN the candidates visit, WHAT they said there, WHY they went there, and much more. So here goes!

First you should know the swing sectors. In these sectors, the Senator changed seats, reflecting a new party tide. However, since Ceni has a nationwide range voting system, these sectors are not as important as they are in an Electoral College system like the United States. Candidates are more motivated to go to more populous sectors where they can pick up votes.

The swing sectors are:

  • Afrogug
  • As Lan
  • Aurea Simia Nebula
  • Cenac
  • Criter
  • Etaronk
  • Gastro
  • Grusgy
  • Kroyale
  • Madia
  • Madia's Cauldron
  • Marias Pass
  • Masterro
  • Mon
  • Navi
  • New Nabnatah
  • Pikadora
  • Pisee I
  • Praristna
  • Pyrhhia
  • Rap
  • Sam'ina'min
  • Serenat
  • Sharsha Morana
  • Shigon
  • Skulblaka
  • Skywalker
  • Ursycon
  • Utorcaea
  • Yapatu
  • Zmit V
  • Duolon
  • Chirdayo
  • Rabaul
However, most of these sectors are small. The parties are not interested in going to these sectors for the big ticket races. Instead, in trying to get control of the Cenian Assembly, they will visit these sectors with their Bewlegi to try and win the Senate races there. 

Our Week in Review posts will be stratified into several different posts. One will cover the Presidential and Prime Ministerial elections. Another will cover Senatorial elections and District competitions. The last will be about campaign spending and donations. See you in this week's Week in Review posts! 

22 November 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

All of our brothers and sisters, have something to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! 

16 November 2012

Candidates for Presidential and Prime Minister Elections

The nominating conventions have come and gone!

Here are the candidates for President and Prime Minister:

Cenian Social Liberal Party
  • Kyn Tucin of Cenaci, President 
  • Luke Dickson of Cenaci, Vice President
  • Shadow B'betsy of Katinal, Prime Minister
  • Klejos Royfer of As Lan, Deputy Prime Minister
Democratic Socialist Party
  • Desnol Binnill of Illirea, President
  • Herrufon Deldirck of Carsifi, Vice President
  • Kaieralin Gejardenza of As Lan, Prime Minister
  • Ferren Onper of En'bak, Deputy Prime Minister
Cenian Conservative Union
  • Cara Crantat of Tatek, President
  • Davet Laraud of Cenaci, Vice President
  • Kartot Tarat of Tatek, Prime Minister
  • Kleemar the Gug of Afrogug, Deputy Prime Minister
Cenian Moderate Party 
  • Insit Inskra of Ber, President
  • Fernn Kensam of Cenaci, Vice President
  • Sern Aelar of Kitigarg, Prime Minister
  • Bob Kim of Masterro, Deputy Prime Minister
 RIAN
  • Jill Tuschelbausch of Michosplak, President
  • Andrew Lambert of Michosplak, Vice President
 Cenian Nationalist Party (Anti-Tucin Party)
  • Nikita Collensburn of Traynin, President
  • Andrew Chambers of Ghat, Vice President
Union of Concerned Mesa Verdeans
  • Pablo Diez of Mesa Verde, President
  • Ricardo Gonzalez of Mesa Verde, Vice President
  No other parties are running candidates.

Kartot Tarat Wins CCU Convention; Promises to Never Run Again

Am ailing Kartot Tarat of the Cenian Conservative Union has won the 1AC convention.With no major surprises headed his way, he won the balloting handily on the first round. In his acceptance speech, he promised to never run again for the job of President or Prime Minister. Tekian Representative Cara Crantat has secured the nod for President against HoloNet broadcaster Davet Laraud. With the help of Fransisco dos Santos' delegates, she squeaked a majority. Laraud came in second place. Tarat's pick as Deputy Prime Minister is Keermar the Gug, Representative of Afrogug. Crantat has chosen Laraud as Vice Presidential pick as tribute to his "tireless campaigning", but most attribute the pick to his less conservative nature to appeal to swing voters, especially in Afrogug. The party is really going for Afrogug, which is widely conservative. The Senator for that seat, Nora the Gug, defeated her opponent, Yuna the Gug, by appealing to more urban elements. But this year, they are pouring money into Afrogug to reclaim it.

08 November 2012

Shadow B'betsy Wins CSLP Convention; DPM Pick Confirmed

After a prolonged round of voting, Shadow B'betsy has won the 1AC Cenian Social Liberal Party Convention, held in swing sector capital As Lan. The convention was a big hit, with speakers ranging from nominees Shadow B'betsy and Kyn Tucin to popular governors such as Vaina Jereph. The keynote speaker,  Piaxi Inay, is the Senator from swing sector Sharsha Morana, which was widely regarded to vote conservative. She spoke about issues such as poverty and wealth redistribution, two issues which will help the CSLP gain ground against the ultraliberal DSP. Former King Coday Patess spoke on reasons why the nation should elect Kyn Tucin and Shadow B'betsy instead of DSP candidates. Shadow B'betsy also picked extremely popular As Lan Senator Klejos Royfer as her running mate, a move widely praised for winning over swing sectors and ultraliberal voters. On the first round of balloting, no one was the clear winner so the person with the least delegates, John Ceil, was eliminated. All of the other candidates then proceeded to throw their votes to Shadow B'betsy except for Lando Calpandian, Senator of Pandolo. Some errant delegates began to throw their support to Klejos Royfer, who squeaked by enough votes to put Shadow B'betsy over the top if he was to make a deal. And he did. In exchange for the Deputy Prime Minister spot, he would throw his delegates to her. She agreed, and so she won. The campaign begins with the nominating conventions of the other parties. Let the best candidate win!