Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Enthused about the Future :)
From:	"L. Sicinius Drusus" <lsicinius@yahoo.com>
Date:	Thu, 21 Mar 2002 02:48:46 -0800 (PST)

--- cassius622@aol.com wrote:
> Salvete,
>
> I don't mean to continue an unpleasant thread, but
> I've been doing some
> thinking about the resignation of the Vedii and
> things in general. Hopefully
> everyone will forgive me for just 'talking' for a
> bit.
>
> For a long while before he resigned, Germanicus
> corresponded with me about
> his waning interest in Nova Roma. Several times he
> complained that 'the dream
> is dead", "Nova Roma is a failure", etc.
>
> I was completely surprised by this - since I've
> been feeling exactly the
> *opposite* way for the last few months. Germanicus
> and I created Nova Roma
> four years and eighteen days ago.
>
> After all this time I am still absolutely thrilled
> to be here.

I Have to agree with Marcus Cassius' view on our
future. To quote an old song, "The Future's so bright
I have to wear shades"

Some have worried about the disagreements that have
taken place over the past four years. These are a sign
of a healthy organization, not a danger signal. It
shows that our citizens care about our Res Publica. We
are in trouble if new proposals are met with a
disintrested reply of "Whatever" instead of the
spirited debates we have had.

SNIP

> So. Anyone want to do anything new and interesting
> today? Build a new
> Sodalitas? Start a study group to investigate some
> part of the Roman world
> and its history? Learn Explore ancient literature
> and philosophy? Learn
> Latin? Hold a public event? Build community on the
> local and/or international
> level? Create a ritual to the Gods?
>
> I'm up for it, and can't wait to join ya. :)

Some of you may be aware that I'm working on creating
Basilica, a Branded version of the Mozilla web browser
for Nova Roma. Mozilla has taken a while to get into
shape, but Version 1.0 is currently slated for release
in April, so we should have our own Web Browser Suite
soon.

I've been thinking about developing aditional software
to promote Nova Roma. We could have things like Nova
Roma themes for Windows and Linux (Don't know if Macs
are themable). In Addition we could have Nova Roma
Screensavers, Skins for Programs like Winamp,
aditional themes for Basilica besides the default
theme it ships with and I'm sure there other
customizations that we could have.

Also Basilica uses lang pacs, so it will be easy to
translate it into any language. I'll be needing help
with this area, so we can offer our Browser in any
language. Latin is a high priorty on my list. This
would make Basilica the only Latin webbrowser.

Is anyone intrested in helping to develope software to
promote Nova Roma?

Valete,
L. Sicinius Drusus

>
> Valete,
>
> Marcus Cassius Julianus
> Pater Patriae
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


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Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Enthused about the Future :)
From:	Michel Loos <loos@qt1.iq.usp.br>
Date:	21 Mar 2002 08:47:43 -0300

Em Qui, 2002-03-21 ąs 07:48, L. Sicinius Drusus escreveu:
>
> --- cassius622@aol.com wrote:
> > Salvete,
> >
> > I don't mean to continue an unpleasant thread, but
> > I've been doing some
> > thinking about the resignation of the Vedii and
> > things in general. Hopefully
> > everyone will forgive me for just 'talking' for a
> > bit.
> >
> > For a long while before he resigned, Germanicus
> > corresponded with me about
> > his waning interest in Nova Roma. Several times he
> > complained that 'the dream
> > is dead", "Nova Roma is a failure", etc.
> >
> > I was completely surprised by this - since I've
> > been feeling exactly the
> > *opposite* way for the last few months. Germanicus
> > and I created Nova Roma
> > four years and eighteen days ago.
> >
> > After all this time I am still absolutely thrilled
> > to be here.
>
> I Have to agree with Marcus Cassius' view on our
> future. To quote an old song, "The Future's so bright
> I have to wear shades"
>
> Some have worried about the disagreements that have
> taken place over the past four years. These are a sign
> of a healthy organization, not a danger signal. It
> shows that our citizens care about our Res Publica. We
> are in trouble if new proposals are met with a
> disintrested reply of "Whatever" instead of the
> spirited debates we have had.
>
> SNIP
>
> > So. Anyone want to do anything new and interesting
> > today? Build a new
> > Sodalitas? Start a study group to investigate some
> > part of the Roman world
> > and its history? Learn Explore ancient literature
> > and philosophy? Learn
> > Latin? Hold a public event? Build community on the
> > local and/or international
> > level? Create a ritual to the Gods?
> >
> > I'm up for it, and can't wait to join ya. :)
>
> Some of you may be aware that I'm working on creating
> Basilica, a Branded version of the Mozilla web browser
> for Nova Roma. Mozilla has taken a while to get into
> shape, but Version 1.0 is currently slated for release
> in April, so we should have our own Web Browser Suite
> soon.
>
> I've been thinking about developing aditional software
> to promote Nova Roma. We could have things like Nova
> Roma themes for Windows and Linux (Don't know if Macs
> are themable). In Addition we could have Nova Roma
> Screensavers, Skins for Programs like Winamp,
> aditional themes for Basilica besides the default
> theme it ships with and I'm sure there other
> customizations that we could have.
>
> Also Basilica uses lang pacs, so it will be easy to
> translate it into any language. I'll be needing help
> with this area, so we can offer our Browser in any
> language. Latin is a high priorty on my list. This
> would make Basilica the only Latin webbrowser.
>
> Is anyone intrested in helping to develope software to
> promote Nova Roma?
>

I would be very glad to help with this. I have no experience
in Mozilla, since I am a Konqueror user, but translating it
to latin seems an excellent idea to me and I certainly could help
in this.

I will look if we can devellop o Roman KDE (Theme and latin)

Manius Villius Limitanus

Subject:	[novaroma] Citizen Death - Ianus Minucius Americanus
From:	cassius622@aol.com
Date:	Thu, 21 Mar 2002 10:56:00 EST

Salvete Omnes,

I am saddened to report the untimely death of a Nova Roma Citizen from the
Nova Britannia Provincia, USA.

Ianus Minucius Americanus, (John Champlin) was 49. He died of complications
from a severe leg infection on Saturday, March 16th. John was a Citizen
since January 8th of 2001, and I believe he was also active in the SCA.
Patricia Cassia and I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Nova Britannia
Provincia gathering last year, and found him to be an interesting and
enthusiastic person. We had several friends in common.

I don't believe that John was active on the main list (too much argument for
him last year) but I do believe he was subscribed to other NR lists and other
Citizens may know him as well.

John considered himself a Roman Pagan, and he also practiced Mithraism
privately as he was a military veteran and into the history of the Roman
Legions. If any Citizens would like to make an offering on his behalf to the
Gods I am sure that he and his family would appreciate it. I shall be doing
so this evening.

My thanks to the Censors for providing information about Ianus Minucius
Americanus' Citizenship, and I regret their sad duty of having to remove him
from the Citizen rolls. Condolences also to his paterfamilias, Marcus
Minucius Audens, Proconsul of Nova Britannia.

His 'official' obituary is below...

3.20.2002 00:11
> JOHN R. CHAMPLIN - Warwick
>
> JOHN R. CHAMPLIN, 49, of Chestnut Street, a computer
> specialist, died Friday in Kent County Memorial
> Hospital.
>
> He was the husband of Lori-Ann D'Antonio. Born in
> Minneapolis, Minn., a son of the late John L. and
> Yetive (Kimberley) Champlin, he had lived in Warwick
> for most of his life.
>
> Mr. Champlin had been employed as a computer
> specialist with the U.S. Department of Defense,
> working in Boston, for 21 years. An Army veteran of
> the Vietnam War, he served as a sharpshooter and was
> a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. He
> had served in the Army Reserve for 16 years.
>
> Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Bridget K.
> Champlin, and two stepdaughters, Margaret R. and
> Nicole E. Paynich, all at home; and a brother,
> Charles J. Champlin of Scituate.
>
> The funeral service will be on Friday at 10 a.m. in
> the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435
> Warwick Ave. Burial, with military honors, will be in
> the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

Subject:	Re: [novaroma] Enthused about the Future :)
From:	Centurion M Bianchius Antonius <imperialreign@yahoo.com>
Date:	Thu, 21 Mar 2002 07:29:16 -0800 (PST)

I wanted to thank Cassius for this up-lifting post. I
am glad that you started Nova Roma. I have met new
friends that share my interests and have learned much.
I get together quite often with some local Civies we
plan events for Lacus Magni and generally have a good
time.

Thanks again for helping us all come together.

Marcus Bianchius Antonius


--- cassius622@aol.com wrote:
> Salvete,
>
> I don't mean to continue an unpleasant thread, but
> I've been doing some
> thinking about the resignation of the Vedii and
> things in general. Hopefully
> everyone will forgive me for just 'talking' for a
> bit.
>
> For a long while before he resigned, Germanicus
> corresponded with me about
> his waning interest in Nova Roma. Several times he
> complained that 'the dream
> is dead", "Nova Roma is a failure", etc.
>
> I was completely surprised by this - since I've
> been feeling exactly the
> *opposite* way for the last few months. Germanicus
> and I created Nova Roma
> four years and eighteen days ago.
>
> After all this time I am still absolutely thrilled
> to be here.
>
> Nova Roma has allowed me to meet others with similar
> interests, and has given
> me community in an area of my life where I was once
> horribly isolated. Nova
> Roma has given me the opportunity to worship the
> Roman Gods and to enjoy
> 'things Roman' alongside others - people I didn't
> even know existed four
> years ago!
>
> Nova Roma has been the place where I've learned an
> incredible amount of
> things, from history, to dealing with others on a
> daily basis. It has not
> only been a place I've made friends, but also a
> place where I've had to deal
> with those I disagree with. It is the place that has
> taught me more than
> anywhere else that the problems of today will be
> forgotten by next week.
>
> Even more importantly, Nova Roma has continued to be
> completely *fascinating*
> for the last four years. Almost every day there's
> something new. New people,
> new ideas, new projects, new challenges, and even
> new arguments. In my
> everyday life there have been times all the days
> start seeming the same. They
> just kind of slide by. That *never* happens here.
>
> Nova Roma has been the only thing I likely ever
> participate in that will be
> remembered by history. There are many things in my
> life that are important to
> ME, but so very few things that are important to the
> world in general. Except
> this.
>
> All those thoughts and feelings add up to the best
> thing of all... Nova Roma
> has continually been a source of hope for the
> future. In everyday life I
> pretty much know what will happen next year, and in
> the next ten years. Here,
> the sky is the limit. There is a part of my life
> with unlimited opportunity,
> unlimited potential, and a future that is guaranteed
> to be interesting.
>
> No wonder I'm glad to be here, and am 'enthused
> about the future.'
>
> So. Anyone want to do anything new and interesting
> today? Build a new
> Sodalitas? Start a study group to investigate some
> part of the Roman world
> and its history? Learn Explore ancient literature
> and philosophy? Learn
> Latin? Hold a public event? Build community on the
> local and/or international
> level? Create a ritual to the Gods?
>
> I'm up for it, and can't wait to join ya. :)
>
> Valete,
>
> Marcus Cassius Julianus
> Pater Patriae
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


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Subject:	[novaroma] Sodalitas Militarium
From:	MarcusAudens@webtv.net
Date:	Thu, 21 Mar 2002 14:16:03 -0500 (EST)

Citizens of Nova Roma;

I invite any new citizens to consider joining the Sodalitas Militarium,
if your interests encompass the Military History of Rome. It is fairly
simple to do; in that all that is required is to ask the Militarium
Benficarius / Scriba Major Pompeia Strabo for permission to enter the
Militarium. If you are a citizen of NR, your name will be immediately
entered in the Militarium, and you will have a vote in the various
questions brought before the Militarium by the Senior Staff. If you are
not yet a Citizen of Nova Roma, and wish to immediately join the
Militarium, you may request such from the Beneficarius and you will be
attached to the "Socci" of the Militarium, without the privelage of a
vote. When any "Socci" attains Citizenship he / she will be shifted to
the regular roles of the Militarium with notification to the
Beneficarius.

If you happen to be interested in Roman Military History and would like
to be a member of the Militarium, but do not wish to join Nova Roma, for
whatever reason, you are welcome to apply to join the "Socci", as well.

The Militarium has few rules except those that follow, since few have
been necessary since the approval of this Sodalitas by the Nova Roma
Senate.

--The discussion here is related to some aspect of the Roman Military;

--Questions are accepted and discussed as application to such is
determined by our membership;

--References are appreciated whether they be Secondary or Primary
Sources;

--Comments contradicting or disagreeing with questions or discussions
from another member of the Sodalitas will be accompanied by a Reference
or documented answer;

--While the purpose of the Sodalitas Militarium is the discussion ond
furthering of the study of Roman Military History, it is fully realized
that the many members of the Militarium have a much varied background
and a variety of educational levels behind them ranging from a beginning
interest in Roman Military History, to a Doctorate in the subject.
Therefore it is incumbent upon all of us to assist each other in
ascertaining the most correct information which is currently available.
To that end the more educated are generally looked to for a provision of
more detailed information over an above thier unsupported word, in the
event of any disagreement.

With that explanation, anyone who may be interested in the Sodalitas
Militarium may contact Beneficarius Pompeia Strabo (see above) and apply
as indicated above.

Respectfully;

Marcus Minucius Audens

Praefectus Castorum -- Sodlitas Militarium -- Nova Roma