Cable77

Fark or Sparta will win, FAN's too old and feeble!

Congratulations, I suppose. I hope this works out for the best.

[center][img]http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/258/treaty.jpg[/img] [color="#000080"][size="6"][b]An Umbrellievably MHAwesome Concordat[/b][/size][/color] [b]A Mutual Defence and Optional Aggression Pact[/b][/center] [b]Apéritif[/b] For nearly 3 years, a band of hoopy froods have hitchhiked far and wide across Planet Bob. Fortified by Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters, this ragtag bunch, who many claim bare an incredible resemblance to something called a “Sanctioned Alliance”, spent most of their time indulging in innocent fun and amazing others with the surprising utility of their simple towels. Not too long ago, this group noticed that when dark clouds appeared or the pitter-patter of rain filled the air, a number of their good friends would produce a curious device that seemed to afford them considerable protection against the elements. Being an altogether practical bunch, the Hitchhikers decided that they too could really use an Umbrella. Amazingly, at the same time, a group of hard drinking, hard partying spammers, who had also been doing the rounds on Planet Bob, quietly collecting technology and nukes, realized that while their beer was good, indeed very good, and while their Umbrellas kept them dry in all manner of storms, there was a slight problem: how to clean up when they had a little too much to drink or partied just a little too hard? The answer was simple: they needed towels. After a meeting which involved the draining of several kegs and the consumption of perhaps one or two Gargle Blasters too many, these two groups realized that what they had been missing in their travels on Planet Bob was each other: a hitchhiker without an umbrella was practically naked, and a partier couldn’t clean up or shower without a towel. And so it came to pass that on the following morning when the effects of their late night debauchery had faded to the pleasant realm of fond memory and their hand-eye coordination had returned to what they took to be normalcy, these two intrepid groups inked the following agreement to ensure that from then on, neither would have to face the perils of life on Planet Bob without the other. [b]Article Premier Cru[/b] I. The Signatories agree to extend the same courtesies of conduct afforded their own membership to the membership of the other. II. The Signatories pledge to maintain regular correspondence between their respective governments and to encourage similar communication between their memberships. III. The Signatories promise to refrain for all aggressive action against the other and to take immediate and effective action to remedy any such transgressions as may occur in the due course of time. [b]Article Reposado[/b] I. The Signatories agree to share any and all intelligence or information they have obtained, which in their opinion might possibly be relevant or otherwise useful to the other. II. The Signatories agree to give advanced notice of any future or pending treaties between the Signatories and a third party and those between the treaty partners of either signatory and another party. [b]Article Grand Cru[/b] I. The Signatories agree that an attack upon one, save those launched in response to the aggression of a signatory, or in response to another treaty commitment of a signatory (chaining), shall be considered an attack upon the other, and a really stupid thing for anybody to try! II. The Signatories pledge to provide, in the event of an attack, as soon as possible any and all aid they can render; military, financial, diplomatic or alcoholic, in any combination requested. III. Both Signatories reserve the right to refrain from requesting the aforementioned aid. IV. In the event of of either signatory engaging in an aggressive war, military aid may be requested, but neither signatory is obliged to provide said military aid. [b]Article Câmara de Provadores[/b] For the purpose of inter alliance commerce, namely the buying and selling of technology, and donations, the Signatories each agree to allow the other fair and reasonable access to their internal markets. [b]Article Hors d'age[/b] I. Each signatory has the right to cancel this agreement provided it notifies the other signatory of this intention four days prior to the desired date of termination. II. Such notification is to be delivered with a suitable assortment of conciliatory &#$@tails and shooters. [b]Article Digestif[/b] This Concordat is enacted on this twenty-fourth day of December in the year two thousand and eight, by and with the consent and authority of the memberships and governments of the Mostly Harmless Alliance and Umbrella. In witness and testament thereof, we have affixed our signatures below. [i]Let it rain, let it snow, Let it shine, let it grow, Here we are, ready to go! Towels at hand, Umbrellas at the ready, One more drink, And we’ll be going steady![/i] [size="1"][i]Upgraded 10/7/2010[/i][/size] [u][b]Signed for Umbrella,[/b][/u] Roquentin, President NFL Generic, Vice President Xavii, Envoy Natan, Field Marshal Lord Panis Rahl, Economist Mrcalkin, IA Chief Kowalski, Ambassador to MHA [u][b]Signed for MHA,[/b][/u] Dynasty, Triumvir Jadoo1989, Triumvir Cable77, Triumvir

Could be worse, you could get stuck with someone with a Messiah Complex. Congrats on the elections!

It was nice talking to you those times we did, Peron. I've actually talked to MCRABT more and he seems to be a good, level-headed guy. I think IRON will do well under his leadership.

Congratulations to those promoted! I hope Sparta has a bright future under your guidance. Sethly was great, I enjoyed our talks.

Congratulations on reaching 1000 days.

Congratulations, Farkers!

[center][img]http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n329/Dragonmack/logocg9ez4.png[/img][/center] [center][img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4974694240_5428ee7ecd_z.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/4974694254_03aa4ff5f1_z.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4974694288_363f4f2d6a_z.jpg[/img][/center] Boy, do we have an edition for you this week, and best of all, it's (sort of) on time! [color=#4040FF][b][size=6]Headlines[/size][/b][/color] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Happy 4th Birthday MHA![/size][/b][/color] [i]By: The DP Team [/i] IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! :crowngrin: The 9th of September recognises that day, 4 year ago, when this alliance was founded in the spirit of all that is hoopy and froody. To celebrate we have the BEST party in the history of CN over in [url=http://www.mostlyharmlessalliance.com/viewforum.php?f=787]these forums[/url]. We have games, competitions, stories, idea blitzing and much much more. Head over, grab yourself a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster from one of our plastic pal waiters and see how much food you can steal from the buffet table without Cable noticing MHAil! [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Our Birthday[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Andrew Eacorn [/i] In September 9, 2006, a group of people got together to make something wonderful. This is not their story. Their story is long and boring. This story is only one of those adjectives. And it is about how the MHA was created. As with most important events in history, exactly how the MHA was created is not known. Well, it IS, but we’re not here to read history, are we? What is known is that their founding ideals where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, democracy, freedom and the pursuit of blood and murder (or good times & fun, I wasn’t really paying attention). Also, they made a lot of noise about “The Hitchhikers something something” (again, not paying much attention), which in practice meant that you’d have to mention peanuts, towels and the number 42 once in a while, and feel slightly encouraged to read a book, which in fact turned out to be five. What were they thinking? Books? In the 21st century? It’s as if they thought 21 is half of 42! Hey, wait a moment… Anyway, after four years, a lot of effort (you can’t cheat in CN, can you? Can you...? Please?), companionship (or blatant ass-licking, if you know what I mean) , way too much alcohol (we're like that), some backstabbing (I assume there has been some, after all, they post too little spam to be robots, which means they are humans and will backstab any triumvir today as easily as that lone triumvir was backstabbed I-don’t-know-how-many-times in 44B.C.), so many wars (Have you compared CN statistics to real ones? We’re worse than Hitler! We’re all Kim Jong-Il!!!) and a lot of fun, (if you aren’t having fun with my excessive use of parenthesis or historical references then I don't know what will make you laugh, more booze maybe?) here we are, the greatest alliance in CN, be it in purely mathematical terms or in “We're the hoopiest froods this side of the Crab Nebula” kinda way or in “Our alliance theme is the best, or at least we don't have anything to do with Twilight” way. Now, before I forget, Pourquoi has told me to insert some links to some Vogon poetry + Alcohol related competitions we're have. Being so cool that you could keep a side of meat in me for a month, I won't lower myself to mindlessly plug poetry and alcohol - particularly given that I drank most the booze already. Last but not least, I would like to leave you with some inspiring quotes from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... I say 'would like to', turns out that copyrighting is a real pain, so we have to make do with a lesser known Science fiction quote instead; 'Keep watching the skies' ... It was the best quote we could get on our budget ok? If that's not your liking then DON'T PANIC! Just wish us a happy birthday and we'll see y'all in another 4 years with bigger and better quotes! [color=#4040FF][b][size=6]Elections[/size][/b][/color] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Triumvir Elections [/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] The race for one of the three hotseats in the MHA executive, the Triumvirate, was contested by two former Triums & MoT's this month. Incumbent majorddf chose not to compete for a third term, so the battlefield was left open to Jadoo1989, a former Trium and Mot, and Draden Val.... Draden, another former Trium and Mot. Despite obvious similarities in their job history, both candidates presneted significantly different views on what they would do as Triumvir. Jadoo set out a plan for goal setting, reinvigoration and direction as leader, whilst Draden focussed on a campaign based on economic changes and emphasis. Both candidates were exceptionally qualified for the job, but ultimately it was Jadoo1989 who emerged victorious, with 67% of the vote. So congratulations Jadoo our (sort of new) Triumvir. MHAil! [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Court Elections [/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] Interest in court elections has been on the up recently, with higher turnouts and far more contested elections for Court Seats. This month though it was no surprise that El Presidente, long term CO and general Court expert, stood unopposed for the position and was confirmed resoundingly. Congrats El P. [color=#4040FF][b][size=6]Within the Alliance[/size][/b][/color] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Ministry Changes [/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] Well, we have quite a few changes this month. Aside from the elections, a total of 3 new Ministers were appointed this month; In the MoH, unpronounced chose to stand down as Minister to focus on rl work. Don't worry though folks he'll still be helping out in the Ministry. This gap in the Ministry was filled by noneother than myself - Pourquoi. As a twice former MoH, I guess I was most qualified or something? They couldn't have picked me for any other reason. Meanwhile, the MoBF saw Yankeefan step down, also for rl reasons. This position was filled by Queen Hoopdy, one time DP wine reviewer and a Captain in the MoDF. Hoopdy will hopefully bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table, so we look forward to seeing what happens in the MoBF over the coming weeks. Finally, with Jadoo ascending to Triumvir, we had a vacancy at the MoT emerge. This was quickly filled by Jadoo's Triumvirate opponent Draden, who takes up his old job which will allow him to focus on some of those economic reforms. With my own move to the MoH, there is a vacancy for Speaker of the Hitchhiker's Assembly, which is yet to be filled. So, after a LOT of changes, the MHA government now looks like this; [color=#FF0000]Triumvirate: Dynasty, Cable77, Jadoo1989[/color] [color=#0000FF]Minister of Hitchhikers (Members): Pourquoi Deputy: qldvespanut[/color] [color=#00FF00]Minister of Towels (Economy): Draden Valerianovich Deputy: kippa tarxien[/color] [color=#FF8000]Minister of BabelFish (Diplomacy): Queen Hoopdy the 1st Deputy: AvengingAngel256[/color] [color=#8000FF]Minister of Bad Poetry (Communications): priya91 Deputy: Ultimate 747[/color] [color=#FFFF00]Minister of Destructor Fleets (War): madspartus Deputy: Scorn[/color] [color=#00FFFF]Speaker of the HHA: Vacant Legislator of the HHA: AndyDe[/color] [color=#000000]Court Officers: El Presidente Teufel doc miles[/color] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]The Encyclopedia Galactica[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: The King [/i] Diplomats! Hitchhikers! Everybody else! Come check out the newest addition to the MHA! Last month, the MHA created a totally awesome library! Herein lies all of MHA's treaties, wars, and whatever else anyone ever bothered to create. It's open to all as a public forum too. Within the library, you will find articles written by the oldest planet Bob veterans, from many different alliances; not to mention our wonderful interviews. Anyone from any alliance and even former CN players are allowed to write articles and obtain interviews. We also have a Don't Panic! archive as well as all of our historical statistics and government. Later we plan to have articles on the history of both CN and the MHA. Come and check it out. Our history is broken down by years starting with 2006, when the alliance was formed. There is an index and another sub forum for treaties. Later, we anticipate expanding to other alliance's information. So grab a towel, get a bag of peanuts, put your thumbs up and head on over to The Encyclopedia Galactica! [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Gladiator Games[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Gunther[/i] What started out as a friendly competition between Cody K and Gunther turned into the resurrection of Scytale's Gladiator games. The 4th Fleet hosted two sets of Gladiator rounds using CN Tournament Edition as the playground. All the officers of 4th Fleet were asked and volunteered to participate including Gunther, dead, Cody K, Neptunebyte, nishiyoshi, mohamed and Scorn filling in the 7th spot. As it turned out a second group of seven wanted to or were invited to participate including pudge1975, RaulCastro, Folkminister , The King, FearUnited, benmecha and kewlleo. The key to these events is having a decent trade ring set up as quick as possible. You get seven days to set one up and we were able to form three groups using Mostly Harmless Destructor Fleet members with the assistance of Dynasty. Some rings were better than others. Once the trade rings are formed, we choose Day seven to collect taxes because it adds a +2 Happiness bonus and effective 12AM server time, the game is on! Pudge's group started out slow as pudge never declared war on anyone and didn't increase his NS for others to do the same. The group fought well with three participants clearly leading the pack; The King, RaulCastro and benmecha. On day #4 a Raider attacked benmecha, but RaulCastro was already in the lead and The King fell out of competition. The round was called because the Raider interfered and Raul Castro was declared the winner. With the 4th Fleet Officers, there were two participants who came out on top right from the beginning and remained there throughout; dead and Scorn. The fighting was hairy with Scorn being the #3 nation to have incurred the most casualties in CN:TE since the beginning of the round. We are two days away from ending and Scorn still holds the lead. All competitors will be entitled to display Merit 38 and now Scorn and Raul Castro are authorized to display Merit 69 in their signatures. Thank you to everyone who participated. [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]ZOMG Free Aid![/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Rugby[/i] From the world of where promises are born, the land of Recruitment is pleased to announce that we have successfully issued almost 3000 IOU's to new nations for protection, aid, and education for the month of August. Indeed, many happy punters have rushed to our gates to redeem their vouchers over the past 31 days and as such, Planet Bob's Largest People Hoarder has increased our membership base by almost 10%. Frankly we're getting concerned that our Ministry of Hitchhikers staff are simply addicted to meeting new people, or we're secretly holding the world's largest season of The Bachelor. Eitherway, it was a good month. However, there's always one person who goes above and beyond and from now on, the Recruiting Department will be highlighting their efforts in an obviously-named award, The Recruiter of the Month. (I wanted to name it after my grandfather but apparently somebody else called Golden Globe already has a ceremony named after them. Go figure.) For this month, our recipient is Loki Grim, who sent over 1500 messages and has been a dedicated daily recruiter. In addition, Loki also received the Lord of the Timeclock award, which is not unlike the first prize but only more sexist. Congrats to Loki and to all of our recruiters for their dedication and service. In future, we're planning more new initiatives and competitions and references to bad reality television, so watch this space for further updates. [color=#4080FF] [b][size=6]Around the CN World[/size][/b] [/color] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]The Amazing Sanction Race[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] Its sometimes difficult to gauge how well the alliance is growing, especially in comparison to other alliances. So, as it's our birthday, I thought now would be a good time to look back and see how far we've come over the last month, six months, year and how far we've come since the first 'Amazing Sanction Race' post on the 2nd of January 2008, over 2 years and 9 months ago. Today: [img]http://i50.tinypic.com/2iik8it.png[/img] 1 [683] [color=green](+1)[/color] [color=#48D1CC][b]Mostly Harmless Alliance[/b][/color] : 61.74 --> 61.89 [color=green](+0.15)[/color] [img]http://i45.tinypic.com/125m9dw.png[/img] 2 [518] [color=green](+1)[/color] [color=red][b]New Pacific Order[/b][/color] : 56.21 --> 56.35 [color=green](+0.14)[/color] [img]http://www.rnr-alliance.com/kctoker/sanction/gpa.png[/img] 3 [257] [color=black](+0)[/color] [color=green][b]Green Protection Agency[/b][/color] : 45.23 --> 45.17 [color=red](-0.06)[/color] We're top of the pack, with a Score lead over NPO in 2nd of more than 5, and 3rd place GPA of more than 15! A month ago: [img]http://i50.tinypic.com/2iik8it.png[/img] 1 [651] [color=green](+1)[/color] [color=#48D1CC][b]Mostly Harmless Alliance[/b][/color] : 57.47 --> 57.67 [color=green](+0.20)[/color] [img]http://i45.tinypic.com/125m9dw.png[/img] 2 [540] [color=green](+2)[/color] [color=red][b]New Pacific Order[/b][/color] : 53.58 --> 53.77 [color=green](+0.19)[/color] [img]http://www.rnr-alliance.com/kctoker/sanction/gpa.png[/img] 3 [281] [color=red](-1)[/color] [color=green][b]Green Protection Agency[/b][/color] : 44.89 --> 44.91 [color=green](+0.02)[/color] So we had a similar lead over both NPO and GPA. Over the month we grew by more than 4 points. Quite impressive, but lets see how far we've come since this time last year. A year ago: [img]http://www.rnr-alliance.com/kctoker/sanction/top.png[/img] 1 [226] [color=#FF0000](-1)[/color] [color=#FF8000][b]The Order Of The Paradox[/b][/color] : 52.16 --> 52.00 [color=#FF0000](-0.16)[/color] [img]http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4131/sanctionspartatc0.jpg[/img] 2 [623] [color=#FF0000](-13)[/color] [color=#000000][b]Sparta[/b][/color] : 49.82 --> 49.68 [color=#FF0000](-0.24)[/color] [img]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3935/sanctionmhadc4.gif[/img] 3 [641] [color=#FF0000](-4)[/color] [color=#40FFFF][b]Mostly Harmless Alliance[/b][/color] : 48.53 --> 48.57 [color=#40FF00](+0.04)[/color] [img]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2453/sanctionpolarwv6.jpg[/img] 4 [415] [color=#FF0000](-1)[/color] [color=#4000FF][b]New Polar Order[/b][/color] : 45.83 --> 45.94 [color=#40FF00](+0.11)[/color] How times have changed. TOP were the elite leaders of the scoreboard. Ourselves & Sparta vied for 2nd, NPO were still under sanction requirements... Back then our score of 48.57 wasn't at all bad, and I doubt many back then would have envisaged us here today. Now lets really plunge back in time; the date is January 2nd 2008. Where was the MHA back then: 8 [color=#404000][b]Global Alliance and Treaty Organization[/b][/color]: 19.35 --> 19.38 [b](+0.03)[/b] 9 [color=#FF00FF][b]Sparta[/b][/color]: 19.12 --> 19.15 [b](+0.03)[/b] 10 [color=#00FFFF][b]MHA[/b][/color]: 18.41--> 18.58 [b](+0.17)[/b] 11 The Phoenix Federation: 18.23 --> 18.52 [b](+0.29)[/b] 12 Atlantis: 18.28 --> 18.41 [b](+0.13)[/b] Well, quite a long way off today. Our score was more than 42 lower than it is today (42 isnt the most accurate rounding, but I prefer it nonetheless) and we were some 36.5 score away from the leaders GPA on 55. So there you go. Before I forget, I wish to dedicate this post to the Amazing Sanction Race, from whence all that is above is stolen: [url]http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=11169&st=0[/url] [color=#4040FF][b][size=6]Just for Fun[/size][/b][/color] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Caption Competition Winner[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] Last month's edition carried the following caption competition picture: [img]http://www.hilariousheadlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/funny-soccer.jpg[/img] Below are some of the funniest entries DP received, as well as a named winner and two runners up. The winner will get 3mil in in-game cash. [color=#0080FF][u]Entries Deemed Printworthy:[/u][/color] "You're kicking the wrong ball!" Dynasty "The newly formed Herzegovinian Soccer league gets off to a confusing start." Pourquoi "This hurts me a lot less than it hurts your balls." Ultimate 747 "Hey, did you know I look like Cary Elwes?" gasgiant405 "This is what happens when David Beckham gets angry" Neptunebyte Dude in Red: "Two balls in the goal are worth more than two balls on you!" Vortex79 [color=#40BF00][b]Runners Up:[/b][/color] "Ouch" The King "This is not what I had in mind when I wanted to get a leg up on the competition." Scorn [color=#FF8000][u][b]Winner:[/b][/u][/color] "No worries people. He's just teaching me how to sing soprano" RaulCastro Though I felt there were many of roughly the same quality this month, Raul's was just slightly unexpected and I found it particularly enjoyable, even if part of me thought The King's 'Ouch' had a certain simple charm to it. So congrats RaulCastro, to claim your prize just get in contact with Pourquoi to arrange delivery. [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Caption Competition[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Pourquoi [/i] Below is our next Caption Comp picture. Once again, the best entries will be in the next edition, and the entry judged best overall will win a prize of 3mil. The competition is open to all, including non-MHAers. Indeed, if we get enough people from outside the MHA submitting entries we might introduce a prize for best MHA entry and best non-MHA entry. [spoiler][img]http://www.imagesarena.com/ImageArena/More/Funny/FunnyScraps3.jpg[/img][/spoiler] [i]Please post entries on the OWF forum, MHA forums or message Pourquoi directly. The Editor's decision is rarely final, but once again will have to be in this instance.[/i] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]The Editor's Drinking...[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] About ten days ago a friend of mine celebrated their 20th birthday. This naturally led to one night out which none of us will ever forget. We won't forget it because we can't remember it in the first place. No matter. On said night out we ended up at a bar which specialised in vodka. As they did vodka cocktails at very good prices (between £3.50 & £4.50 a cocktail, which is pretty good value in a bar these days) I opted to drink vodka based cocktails all night - and eventually early morning. The one I drank most ended up being a vodka sunrise; Ingredients: Vodka 50ml Orange Juice 150ml Grenadine 25ml Ice Orange Peel The vodka sunrise is essentially a version of the more famous Tequila sunrise with vodka replacing the key alcoholic ingredient. In the end, you get a joyfully sweet and refreshing drink, which, with the right ratios, makes you think you're maybe, not quite, perhaps consuming alcohol, but you couldn't quite tell. If you get me. The grenadine is the key ingredient really, seperating it from being a plain old vodka & orange juice. If you make one yourself, just slip the grenadine down the side of the glass, and let it settle at the bottom and don't stir. That way the taste of the grenadine becomes stronger the more you drink. It's also what gives the drink it's beautiful, orangey/red glow that lends the name 'sunrise' to the drink. Anyhoo, a great drink, particularly in good weather, but also of an occasion when you want to impress people with a drink that looks a bit different. Cheers all. [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Vogon Poetry[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Dynasty[/i] Interstate chickens etch filmy grit by means of trains on to plausible bike yoking umbrellas. Tricky undisclosed fluorescent Unuhexolium endeavored to annihilate giant indigenous trains instigating proper underlying fractionalization tools in the means to order riding bass drums through mountainously engradtorially transbotimuals. Goopy salami indicates lemon keepers insinuate tribal phorcifiors into salvaging cooked alloys with simply complex Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism molecules integrating semi-peculiar triumphs for the causes established by elderly Triumvirs while chasing coined babelizationers. Indifferent cosmetically bounties engage against artificial propaganda in order to assimilate magnificently majestic pine cones around palm trees to confiscate piano keys through blamarly rounded ionization capillaries to understand cosmic radational stares by the traffic curbs and wanes for principles of icy Chrononhotonthologos within monstrous proliferation kites. [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Cartoons & Posters![/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Andrew Eacorn & Neptunebyte & Pourquoi[/i] Demotivational Poster: [spoiler][img]http://files.sharenator.com/unemployment_Demotivational_Posters_2010-s500x400-37301.jpg[/img][/spoiler] xkcd Cartoon: [spoiler][img]http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/control.png[/img][/spoiler] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Classifieds[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: Various Members of the MHA[/i] Lost. One spy. Sent in to gather info on nation of Amazonia. Have not had direct contact from spy in months. Rumors about natives keeping him "tied up". Reward offered for safe return. Quick details on reward: A class 3 evil overlord base complete with large red self destruct button. Last known picture [spoiler][img]http://citypaper.net/blogs/criticalmass/files/2008/12/austin_powers.jpg[/img][/spoiler] Violin for sale. Slightly singed and smelling of burnt beef. Strings are well worn, need replacing. Red stains are from paint. Hopefully. $5 ONO For sale; One human soul. Good condition since rarely used. Comes with a free copy of Tony Blair's autobiography. Price to be negotiated with buyer, but if Thomas Aquinas reckons it is capable of knowing all material things, then its got to be worth a bit. White van man wanted for disposal of some biological waste. Several sacks needed to be transported to nearest bridge, wooded area or quiet lake. History of work in the garbage buisness prefered. Payment upon disposal of said waste. Bring your own spade. [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Corrections[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: The Editor[/i] In last month's edition, we incorrectly claimed that Court Officer candidate Myth had used a campaign sig during his campaign. He did not in fact use a campaign sig. The DP wishes to apologize for this. Further, in last month's edition we incorrectly claimed Vacant was the Deputy Minister for Communucations. Mr. Vacant did not contact us personally, but we feel we should offer him an apology nonetheless for our error in this regard. Finally, we would like to apologise for the incorrect assertion made by our demotivational poster in last month's edition. The Poster claimed that war was the best way to make weather forecasts accurate. However, it has come to the editor's attention that war can actually lead to erratic and previously unseen weather conditions, as the population of my country discovered during the last war, when a nuclear missile detonated over a neighbouring ocean causing fish to rain down from the sky - entirely contrary to the predicted cloudy with sunny spells forecast made by local television that morning. [color=#4040FF][b][size=6]Last Word[/size][/b][/color] [i]By: The Editor[/i] So another edition of DP goes by and another year of the MHA with it. We've grown a lot in that time and hugely since the alliance's inception. As #1 alliance in CN I think we've earned ourselves some birthday presents and a nice party. We wish the rest of CN a good day as well and look forward to the future, whatever it may bring. MHAil and Don't Panic! [color=#8000FF][b][size=5] Staff Listing[/size][/b][/color] Pourquoi, Editor in Chief Scytale, Editor & Columnist Dynasty, Editor & Vogon Poet Doctor Oct, Sub Editor, who frankly doesn't deserve the 4th credit. Neptunebyte, Columnist & Contributor Andrew Eacorn, Coumnist & Contributor The King, Columnist Gunther, Columnist Rugby, Columnist & Contributor With thanks to priya, all those who submitted Caption Comp entries & on this day, the founders of the MHA, without whom none of this would be possible.

Congratulations on the shiny new treaty.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. The post about Denzin made me sad. Even though I didn't know him his reputation around here is everpresent and awesome. I wish I could have known him. Also, can you guy believe Count Rupert? Man, what a great donation of prizes for our anniversary party! I hope we get to see a lot of you on our forums competing for the prizes and please stop by our IRC channel and say hello.

Congratulations MHA! Here's to all you hitchhikers past, present, and future! Now, let's knock back some pan-galactic gargle blasters and party like it's.... 2042!

Congratulations, Superfriends! When we first got together to talk about the possibility of a new bloc I never imagined it would last so long or be so successful.

[quote name='Dilber' timestamp='1283786943' post='2443833'] This thread gives me hope that NPO and CnG can come together as friends, and bond over a mutual stomping of MHA. I will join MK if this happens. [/quote] As long as I get to fight you again, because I recall how that went last time.

[quote name='Bavaricar' timestamp='1283666634' post='2442313'] See, your respectful reply to my intentionally rude questions absolutely epitomizes why I find your alliance so distasteful. All style, no substance would be the rudest way of putting it.[/quote] What a world we live in where respect is considered a weakness. [quote name='Max Cristof' timestamp='1283705294' post='2442698'] And here I thought you guys were getting good at canceling without these. [/quote] Oh no! MHA learned from a past mistake! We must be evil! The haters can rage all you want. Don't blame us if it comes back to bite you in the behind.

[center][img]http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7264/image1esk.jpg[/img][/center] [b]Preamble:[/b] You know when you’re laying down in a hammock on a tropical beach that is stretched between two palm trees, while playing CN on your laptop as you watch the ocean waves crash on the nearby shore? Then, do you know how that "one guy" always comes and tries to flip you out of your hammock and spray you with silly string? Yeah, we do too! That is why the Mostly Harmless Alliance and R&R are banding together; so that there can be two hammocks between the trees, one normal, and one higher in the trees. Now, when that one guy comes around, the one in the upper hammock can drop kick him and stop him from flipping the other’s hammock. Pretty nifty idea, huh? We think so too, and that is why we made this treaty: to outline that agreement. [b]Article I: Your Hammock is your Hammock; Our Hammock is our Hammock. (Sovereignty)[/b] Just because we are using the same two trees, and are protecting each other’s hammock, doesn’t mean that we are sharing one big hammock. Nope. We are still two different, separate, sovereign alliances. [b]Article II: We’re friends, our Hammocks are on the same tree! (Friendship)[/b] Just because we’re mostly harmless or enjoying some R&R, doesn’t mean that we can throw coconuts at each other. In fact, we’ve found it much nicer to be respectful and friendly to the other guys. [b]Article III: Don’t mess with my Hammock! (Mutual Defense)[/b] If someone messes with R&R’s hammock, the MHA will drop kick them from the other hammock. Similarly, if someone messes with MHA’s hammock, then R&R with drop kick them. We’re friends, we defend each other and each other’s hammocks! [b]Article IV: My Hammock has a hole in it! (Aid)[/b] If one of us is missing a few strings from their hammock, then we can ask the other for a string or two. They’re not going to make the other’s hammock get as bad as theirs in the process, but they will get the strings they need. [b]Article V: That one guy is coming! (Intelligence)[/b] If one of us sees that “one guy” coming or we hear something about that “one guy”, or even if we think we did, we promise to tell the other. After all, the more both of us know about the “one guy”, the better we can defend our hammocks. [b]Article VI: We need to switch spots on the trees! (Amendments)[/b] Since we obviously haven’t actually tried this agreement out yet, we’re open to amendments from each other. In fact, if both sides agree on an amendment, then we can make it happen! [b] Article VII: We're finding new trees! (Cancellation)[/b] Since this may not work out forever, we’re both open to the other finding a new set of trees somewhere else, however, if one of us does want to find a new set of trees somewhere else, then they have to tell the other 48 hours in advance that way they can find a new hammock partner. [b]Article VIII: Time to have some coconut drinks with the little umbrellas! (Ratification)[/b] Okay, that looks like everything we need to cover. Let’s start sipping on our coconut drinks with little umbrellas, and continue playing CN on our laptops while watching those waves crash. After all, isn’t that why we signed this in the first place? [b]Signed for the Mostly Harmless Alliance:[/b] Dynasty, Triumvir Cable77, Triumvir Jadoo1989, Triumvir [b]Signed for R&R:[/b] Ego-Freaky, R&R Triumvir theArrowheadian, R&R Triumvir LincolnC (Coe), R&R Triumvir Stealthkill (Stealthy), Minister of Foreign Affairs Bongoshan, Deputy of Foreign Affairs juslen, Minister of Interior Andy_R, Deputy of Interior Dannyboy, R&R Judge

O rly? I didn't know that. Pretty solid number. Less than a year until 2000!

Congratulations to both of our friends.

[quote name='Cable77' timestamp='1283252169' post='2436926']MHA didn't fight in a vacuum during the last war.[/quote] [quote name='Louisa' timestamp='1283255254' post='2436953'] I have always hated statements like this, because they are so silly. They give the impression that you all by yourself had to face six Alliances, and fails to mention that all those Alliances had to fight others beside you. (Why not mention all your allies helping you out against this dirty half-dozen?) Number of Alliances involved means nothing.[/quote] That's why I prefaced with the above statement. I do acknowledge we had help. And you can acknowledge we didn't fall like a rock despite all those battles. [quote name='KingEd' timestamp='1283260258' post='2436980'] Yes because apparently clinging onto your #1 spot is more of a victory to MHA than being the military powerhouse it should be. Please correct me if I'm wrong but when has MHA ever had more than 3000 nukes at one time ? For an alliance of its size it should be a given yet you seem to have trouble reaching that mark.[/quote] I was just pointing out facts. Most Hitchhikers don't even want the #1 spot much less consider it a victory. Thanks for telling us what we should be, though. I'll be sure to take it under advisement.

Wow, people sure get upset about an opinion poll, huh? Every alliance has knocks on it. I was ignoring this thread because I don't consider MHA to be a "military alliance" (maybe it should have been "Best and Worst Alliance Militaries"?). Regular military service isn't compulsory and isn't our primary focus. We don't push hard for military wonders or rush to get nukes. We just do our thing while slowly improving our internal organization and communication. MHA didn't fight in a vacuum during the last war. But, we were engaged with IRON, GGA, MCXA, NADC, Echelon, and TUF all at once. And still held on to the #1 spot. I'd think that alone would be enough to justify not having the worst alliance military, but of course I'm biased. For every story of attacking MHA nations and winning I've got one of attacking people from those six alliances and winning handily. Every alliance has good and bad fighters. Did we have issues with communication and coordination? Absolutely. And we've worked on fixing them. We made some tactical errors in my opinion, but with new leadership I don't see that happening again. I'm quite sure we're still not the #1 powerhouse, but I think we're ok. Thanks for the offer to "fix us" Fark, but I'm pretty confident we'll be fine.

[center][img]http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n329/Dragonmack/logocg9ez4.png[/img] [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4889366862_f8724402bc_z.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4889366882_b472fd89de_z.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4889366896_0d4f74ec28_z.jpg[/img][/center] Definition of 'Late' in the dictionary; 1. Coming, occurring, or remaining after the correct, usual, or expected time; delayed: The bus is late. 2. a. Beginning after or continuing past the usual or expected hour: a late breakfast; a late meeting. b. Occurring at an advanced hour, especially well into the evening or night: a late movie on television; the late flight to Denver. 3. Of or toward the end or more advanced part, as of a period or stage: the late 19th century. 4. a. Having begun or occurred just previous to the present time; recent: a late development. b. Contemporary; up-to-date: the latest fashion. 5. a. Having recently occupied a position or place: the company's late president gave the address. b. Dead, especially if only recently deceased: in memory of the late explorer. [color=#00FFFF]6. The MHA's Don't Panic Newsletter.[/color] [center][color=#4080FF] [b][size=6]Headlines[/size][/b] [/color] [color=#8000FF][b][size=5]MHA Charter Changes[/size][/b][/color][/center] [i]By: Scytale[/i] This month we saw a new revolution in MHA! Yes, that’s a right, a revolution! We decided that we were tired of this thing called “Democracy”, it just wasn’t working. An elected triumvirate wasn’t cutting it, since we all hated elections! After all, who wants to decide who their leaders are? It just causes unneeded drama like campaigning and defeat. Thus, because of all these problems, the very wise Speaker of the Hitchhiker’s Assembly, Pourquoi, proposed an amendment to the charter that would abolish our democracy, and instate an emperor. As expected, it passed, though with 93% of the vote, 42% more than a majority! Of course, this meant that we had to pick an emperor, someone to entrust the sovereignty of MHA to. A simple poll was held, and the great Dynasty was chosen to be our first emperor! All Hail Emperor Dynasty! Please open this spoiler to see the rest of the article: [spoiler]Oh, and I forgot to mention, that this article is this month’s hoax! Democracy ftw![/spoiler] [center][color=#8000FF][b][size=5]42*333,333.33![/size][/b][/color][/center] [i]By: Dynasty[/i] 42 times 333,333.33 is roughly 14,000,000! And do you know why that's important? Because MHA has broke 14,000,000 total NS! That's right, the largest alliance just got that much larger! Grab a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, sit back, and write some poetry because it's party time! Congrats on a job well done MHA! [center][color=#4080FF] [b][size=6] Elections[/size][/b][/color][/center] [center][color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Triumvir Elections[/size][/b][/color][/center] [i]By: Scytale[/i] This month we saw a our first ever confirmation vote for a triumvir! It all started when only two people nominated for triumvir, Dynasty and IYIyth. IYIyth, not meeting the charter requirements for the position, applied to the MHA court for an exemption to run against incumbent Dynasty. However, the court denied IYIyth’s exemption request, citing that he didn’t even meet the requirements to receive an exemption of the regular requirements for triumvir. Thus, Dynasty was left to face an alliance-wide confirmation vote, and with 91% of the people in favor of Dynasty’s confirmation, he was elected for another three months as triumvir. Congrats to Dynasty on winning a second term! I’d like to wish him the best with continuing to lead our great alliance. [center][color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Court Elections[/size][/b][/color][/center] [i]By: Dynasty[/i] We saw a hotly contested court elections this month, with IYIyth facing off against Doc Miles. With IYIyth being denied candidacy for triumvir, he threw his name in the hat for the position of court officer. Doc Miles, the incumbent court officer, also threw his name in the hat for another term. Both had solid campaigns, and campaign signatures, something normally only seen for triumvir elections, even appeared for the race. In the end, Doc Miles pulled ahead with 51% of the vote! Congrats to Doc Miles on a close win, and a big thank you to IYIyth on a well fought election! [center][color=#8000FF][b][size=5]Ministry Changes[/size][/b][/color][/center] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] With an unopposed Triumvirate contest we have an unchanged Triumvirate. All our Ministers are also unchanged, as is the Court and the Assembly. We do have some good and bad news in the Deputy positions though. The good news is that we have a new MoDF in the way of long time member, former Commander and all round MoDF veteran, Scorn. Sadly though, we lose former DP staffer, Cormalek, from the position as Deputy MoBP due to his nation being deleted. Sniff. So, the relatively unchanged MHA government now stands thusly; [color=#FF0000]Triumvirate: majorddf, Dynasty, Cable77[/color] [color=#4000FF]Minister of Hitchhikers (Members): unpronounced Deputy: qldvespanut [/color] [color=#40FF00]Minister of Towels (Economy): Jadoo1989 Deputy: kippa tarxien [/color] [color=#FFBF00]Minister of BabelFish (Diplomacy): Yankeefan2 Deputy: AvengingAngel256 [/color] [color=#8000FF]Minister of Bad Poetry (Communications): priya91 Deputy: VACANT [/color] [color=#FFFF00]Minister of Destructor Fleets (War): madspartus Deputy: Scorn [/color] [color=#40FFFF]Speaker of the HHA: Pourquoi Legislator of the HHA: AndyDe [/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Court Officers: El Presidente Teufel doc miles[/color] [center][color=#4080FF] [b][size=6] Within the Alliance[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [color=#8000FF] [size=5][b][center]Interview with Cable (maybe)[/center][/b][/size][/color] [i]By: Neptunebyte[/i] [spoiler]<Neptunebyte> hello <Cable77[MHA]> hi <Neptunebyte> alright this should take about... forever <Neptunebyte> or 10 minutes <Cable77[MHA]> heh <Neptunebyte> What was your first thought when you became a trium? <Cable77[MHA]> hooray <Cable77[MHA]> I am become death <Neptunebyte> wise words <Cable77[MHA]> lol <Neptunebyte> Next question, what is your favorite flavor of Pan-Galactic gargle Blaster? <Cable77[MHA]> blue <Neptunebyte> IQ is 1000 <Neptunebyte> Would you save either Whoopi Goldberg, or Rosie O'Donald? <Cable77[MHA]> whoopi <Cable77[MHA]> at least she's funny <Neptunebyte> Einstine would have your babies <Neptunebyte> last question <Neptunebyte> If peter picked a peck of pickled peppers, how many peppers would he pick? <Cable77[MHA]> 42 <Neptunebyte> KNOCK IT OFF ALREADY! <Cable77[MHA]> lol <Neptunebyte> that concludes our exploration of a phsicotic madman <Neptunebyte> OR IS IT! <Cable77[MHA]> heh heh <Neptunebyte> good night[/spoiler] [i]Edited by the Editor. Well, that is his job...[/i] [color=#8000FF] [size=5][b][center]Goodbye to the Mailman[/center][/b][/size][/color] [i]By: Scytale[/i] Hey! The mail’s here. It’s been a while. I wonder what happened. Bills, bills, coupons, you could be a millionaire, bills, election notice, get rich quick by sending me $500, chain letters, voodoo cursed bill, Thanks for all the fish from RulerBob, eviction notice, own your own custom built planet, bills, A hyperspace bypass is being built through your system, Gramlins got peace, I’m a rich Nigerian prince with cash and I need your help, bills… wait what? Yes, it seems our trusty mailman left the MHA. The mail delivery service was interrupted for a bit as we adjusted. GoofyusMaximus eventually stepped up and took on the job RulerBob left behind. RulerBob announced he was leaving CN a while back and he stayed on for such a long time giving away money, tech and the occasional soldiers to MHA members that we forgot to give him a proper tribute to a long time member and one of the top 10 in the MHA. We had already said our goodbyes when he first posted and this article should have been in last episode of the Don’t Panic (we’re boldly going where no Don’t Panic lateness has gone before) but we simply forgot. RulerBob took on the job of mailman because he wanted to help out the alliance but wanted to make sure whatever he took on, he could do well with RL pressures to consider. Thus he became the MHA mailman. After 3+ years of playing the game, he decided to move on from the game. As his nation was one of MHA’s top 10, when RulerBob finally deleted, the MHA chart took a hit. Well, so long, happy trails and good luck in RL. We’ll miss you. [center][color=#4080FF] [b][size=6]Around the CN World[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [color=#8000FF] [size=5][b][center]NSO War[/center][/b][/size][/color] [i]By: Dynasty[/i] Just as the last few remnants of the Second Unjust War, aka BiPolar War, had just ended, a new war came about! (Of course, I am skipping all of the little micro wars). RoK has declared war on NSO, over what appears to be 6 million dollars. It all started when a small nation applied to NSO, and then attacked a few nations of RoK's protectorate, TENE. At TENE's request, RoK immediately began to engage the rogue, and told NSO that aiding the rogue would be seen as a declaration of war. Not long after, NSO aided the nation with 6 million dollars. RoK said that NSO purposely aided a rogue, while NSO accuses RoK of not giving them enough information about the nation for NSO to justify not sending them aid. NSO has since stated that they do not want this war to escalate, and has thus requested that their allies do not participate in the conflict. We’ll be sure to keep you all updated with our late, long delayed, and overdue newsletters! Until next time, be sure to watch the OWF for the reports that we will summarize. Happy fighting! [color=#8000FF] [size=5][b][center]TAB Merger[/center][/b][/size][/color] [i]By: Dynasty[/i] On July 19, 2010, our long time friends and allies, The Aquatic Brotherhood, decided to merge into MHA. As quoted by Commander John, "For some time now the real world has pulled many of TAB's finest away, which is the reason that this merger has come to pass." However, even as TAB is now part of MHA, we will never forget the fun times we've had with our great friends and allies. Luckily, they decided to merge into us, so we really don't have to say "Good Bye"; rather, we can say "Welcome". As such, all of us here on the Don't Panic staff would like to extend our warmest welcome to some of our newest members from TAB. You can read more about the merger here: [url]http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=89298[/url] [center][color=#4080FF] [b][size=6]Just for Fun[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [center][color=#8000FF] [b][size=5]Caption Contest Winner[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] In our last edition was the following image: [img]http://moranmustangs.org/philg/files/2010/02/funny-cat.jpg[/img] Confusing enough as such an image is, we muddied the matter further by asking for entries into a caption competition for the above image. Below are a selection of the best entries, along with the winning entry and runner-up. The winner is entitled to claim a 3mil prize from the editor, me, Pourquoi whilst the Runner-up has the honour of knowing they were nearly as funny as the winner. [u]Entries deemed 'Printworthy':[/u] "Samurai Cat is not amused by your silly antics." AvengingAngel "Pourquoi, I choose you to be my next victim! Come closer so that I may smite you..." Bbott "All paws on deck! Prepare the quinine and Tanqueray!" Lord Benzino "The Cat Crusade... God wills it!" Coverzin [u][color=#40FF80]Runner-up:[/color][/u] "Coconut the Cat: Put the lime in the coconut not on the Coconut you fools! Damn! I hate when master throws a house party." LeonidasRexII [color=#FFBF00][b][u]Winner:[/u][/b][/color] "Oh yeah..Haha...Very Funny. Dress up kitty whilst I'm sleeping. Let's see who's laughing when YOU go to sleep 'soft skinned human" qldvespanut Please find our next Caption Comp below. Once again, the best entries will be in the next edition, and the entry judged best may win a prize... (I say *may*.) [center][color=#8000FF] [b][size=5]Caption Contest[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [i]Posted By: Neptunebyte[/i] [img]http://www.hilariousheadlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/funny-soccer.jpg[/img] [i]Please post entries on the OWF forum, MHA forums or message Pourquoi directly. The Editor's decision is rarely final, but is in this instance.[/i] [center][color=#8000FF] [b][size=5]Demotivational poster[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [i]Posted by: Andrew Eacorn[/i] [img]http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/5/10/633775461428259785-War.jpg[/img] [center][color=#8000FF] [b][size=5]Vogon Grammar[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [i]By: Dynasty[/i] therefore Im goin too hav somthing rong wih ech werd er grup uf wurds ind punktuashion? Partlly cuz voeguns mast yahoose bhad gramr ef theae cant mak desent sentenses right. U nos Im rate,! Sus wuts ewws sais! kous mailc taists yaumai n deelesus? da scie es bloo cuz blu iss dee ownly ting dat gos troo da atmoesfear culer whys] Voguns rool att potree 4 evors? [center][color=#8000FF] [b][size=5]Vogon Poetry[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [i]By: Dynasty[/i] Grassy Granite glacier glances gallantly glazing gorgeous gorges gauging gaining glossy giantess gamma gargling gaseous gambling goo googlbly guessing gooses guarding grand gerrymandering gnomes gunning goony ganging gardenlike golden giraffes gregariously gaming gladly groaning greedily graining googling geese grease garbs. Treacherous trampolines track trailing tailing tales talking tumultuously telling tacky tofu twofers tangibly tainting tiny ticks tearing trolley tracks training train tans tarring trekking tenfold tents toothlessly throwing tame tangling trombones tricking tunes tuning ten taco teachers tanning tickled tours traffic tofu teaming tellerous tumbling tokens teetering tweeting twins tessculleslly tusking tetracameral tenants. [center][color=#8000FF] [b][size=5]The Editor's Drinking...[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [i]By: Pourquoi[/i] This is a rather different edition of TED (my new acronym for this article). Usually the editions are a recounting of a particular mixed drink that I've been drinking more than most that week (or somepoint between issues). This week however I must confess that I've not been drinking many mixed drinks, instead I've been on the cider, and something tells me than an article on the fascinating distinctions between Blackthorn and Strongbow ciders wouldn't make a good article. I came close to raiding my drinks cabinet and making something up on the spot to have something to write about, but realised at the last moment (my hand moments away from pouring half a bottle of cointreau onto a whisky and lime juice base) that I'd had a cocktail about two weeks ago today which was worth reconting. It was the turn of the month, and I was at a music festival in Derbyshire. Many people will not know where Derbyshire is, including people who live in Derbyshire. It's basically a county in the middle of England famous for a motorway that runs through it and a national park. The music festival I was at was in the national park - having it on the motorway might have been dangerous. It wasn't a particularly large festival, but it was a most enjoyable chance to watch B-D list Indie & folk bands play in the middle of a field in the rain. Another highlight of the festival was that it had a 'cocktail tent' where one could create their own cocktail. My eyes lit up at the sight and its fair to say I wasn't ever very far away from it throughout the weekend. Most of my time in the tent was spent drinking variations on the theme of vodka, peach schnapps and a fruit juice. And it wasn't until the last day that I decided to be adventurous and try something different. So, I got a friend to make me a cocktail which I instructed should not include vodka, peach schnapps, OJ or cranberry juice. The result was a coconut liquor and rum drink, which appeared light blue - thanks to the addition of blue curacao. It was certainly much different to what I was used to. It was creamy, quite dry in the aftertaste, but still slightly fruity and sweet. It was also very hard to detect a taste of alcohol in it, even although the barman estimated it to contain about 4 units of alcohol a glass (these were fairly big glasses, but still). I'm not a fan of either rum or coconut, but I was quite impressed with the drink. Its not the sort of thing I would drink regularly, but I'm glad I had it, and as a one off would certainly enjoy it again. I was not able to get the exact measurements used, but I do know it included: Rum (don't know what kind, may have been two types) Coconut Liquor Blue Curacao Lime Juice Pineapple Juice Ice Garnished with a cherry and slice of orange I've not been able to find the drink on the internet after a quick search on google. The barman called it something like a '*something* caribbean blue'. Anyhoo, the name's not important, with cocktails names are often changed around for different things. Needless to say, if anyone likes the look of the above drink I urge them to go for it, and tell me what measures you use so I can make one for myself Cheers [center][color=#8000FF] [b][size=5]Interview with: Doctor Octagonapus[/size][/b] [/color][/center] [i]By: Doctor Octagonapus[/i] [spoiler]Q: Doctor, why are you the Don't Panic spell-checker? A: DOCTOR OCTAGONAPUS BLAHHHHHHHHHHHHH *Technical difficulties, please stand by*[/spoiler] [center][color=#4080FF] [b][size=6] Closing[/size][/b] [/color][/center] A lot's happened over the last month. We've had some good members leave us, had some great new memebers join us. The alliance is still #1 in CN (continuing proof that miracles do happen) and more importantly, the MHA continues to be the hoopiest thing this side of the crab nebula. See you next month from all here at DP. In the meantime, Don't Panic! [color=#8000FF] [b][size=5] Staff Listing[/size][/b] [/color] Pourquoi, Editor, brought to you in association with the Hitchhiker's Assembly & Fleet 3. Scytale, Editor, brought to you because Pourquoi was too busy to post up a draft this week. Dynasty, Vogon Poet, brought to you in association with the MHA Triumvirate. Bbott, Interviewer Extraordinaire, brought to you via a highspeed intergalactic relay from the MHA Library. Qldvespanut, Columnist & Caption Comp winner, brought to you in association with the MHA Mentoring Programme. Doctor Oct, Sub-Editor, brought to you via Microsoft Word 2009 spellchecker. Neptunebyte, Interviewer & Caption Setter, brought to you thanks to funny images everywhere. With thanks to The King, toffe, Bojangles, Cable77 and everyone who entered the last Caption Competition.

[quote name='Haflinger' timestamp='1281444168' post='2409544']This paints an interesting picture, especially when you realize that MHA said that he wasn't ghosting their alliance, but instead was applying to it. Apparently MHA is OK with their allies' protectorates launching spy attacks against their applicants.[/quote] No, we're not "ok" with our applicants being spied. This was handled privately, though. Also, Rok isn't our ally.

Congrats, Roquentin. Now you just need to get rid of that Kowalski dude...

[quote name='Damaen' timestamp='1281018952' post='2401658'] Last night I voted against Boston pizza while my wife voted for it. On my way to Boston pizza I could help but realize GRE government functions better than my marriage.[/quote] I hope that it didn't have a red sauce so you could have a white piece. Thank you to those of you who have been understanding regarding this difficult situation. We believe MHA will emerge from this stronger than ever, despite the words of the naysayers.

[quote name='lazaraus45' timestamp='1280715241' post='2397770'] Couldn't be bothered to read through 10 pages of arguing so i'm sorry if this has already been asked: Was this cancellation a response to Gre no longer being at war, or is Gre no longer being at war a response to you notifying them of this?[/quote] We did not want to cancel while GRE was at war.