Antares over Albion

January 15 - After five long months, the Antares returned home to Zenobia for resupply and crew rotation before again departing our skies for deep space.

Local parliament officials were on hand to great the gallant men and women who's prolonged absence no doubt has proven stressful for both crew and families alike. Happy reunions and tearful goodbyes, such is the life of those who serve on our deep space missions.

We salute the crew of the Antares!

Zenobia Eases Travel Restrictions

December 7 - Travel restrictions have been relaxed to and from locations in the Caberfae and Pleione provinces. Priority will be granted to Alliance Personnel, Trade Delegates, Research Contractors, and Medical Staff. Entry and exit visa requirements will now go into effect for non-essential travel.

Experimental Mobile Station Launched

An experimental mobile station was launched from Zenobia Alpinia over the weekend. The station made a successful survey of four regions before re-entry.

Plans for a permanent station over the mountainous region of Zenobia are still in the early stages.

Zenobia Closes Borders

November 6 - In the wake of recent actions on Londinium by the so-called "Volunteers of the Browncoat Resistance", Zenobia closed its borders earlier today. As of this time, all landing pads have been dismantled and the low orbital station is closed.

[OOC - The roleplay areas Zenobia at Aridif are currently being removed. Please join me in thanking Senenmut whose kindness and generosity made Zenobia a possibility, both in Aridif and at the old sim. Zeno]

CATZ Offices Burned

October 27 - A total of three offices of the Consolidated Associate Traders of Zenobia were damaged in what can only be called freak accidents when three separate fires erupted within a span of as many days. Fires began over the weekend in CATZ warehouses and offices on MacLaren's Drift, Hale's Moon and Caliban - all worlds out on the Rim.

Faulty electrical wiring is thought to be to blame. A commission of inquiry into the use of substandard construction material in off-world facilities has been launched.

An official from The Ministry of Works has stated for the record, "The use of substandard electrical wiring in any of our facilities is unconscionable. Such practice would put to risk the lives of loyal staff and the good folk of those settlements. We eagerly await the recommendations of the commission of inquiry and support any calls for legal action against the subcontractors responsible should criminal negligence be proven."

Fortunately, no one was injured in these accidents. Property damage estimates are pending.

Royal Reception in Bihar

October 19 - Lord Senenmut Flanagan and staff visited the Bihar Sanctuary, for a private viewing of 19th Century Orientalist art. There in the enchanting atmosphere of the gallery halls, the Lord of Zenobia took the opportunity to select pieces destined for permanent display in the Winter Castle.

Art Dealer, Tevya Shilling hosted the function, offering a warm Bihar welcome to the Royal, and indicating the most popular pieces, on loan from the private collections of Zenobian Nobility. As interest has been high, there is talk of extending the exhibit.

Lord Flanagan's visit to Bihar also included a tour of the local offices of the Consolidated Associate Traders of Zenobia.

Notice

Estate Manager Visits Shadow

In the wake of recent attacks on Shadow, Manager of Estates, Zeno Baxton visited the independent colony in order to meet local government official Mikie Rhiadra and to inspect damages to the offices of the Consolidated Associate Traders of Zenobia.

While the CATZ offices themselves sustained no damage, two structures belonging to associated traders, TTW Transport, were destroyed. Baxton stated,"We will be covering the costs TTW incurs rebuilding their operation on Shadow."

In an official statement concerning the attacks, Shadow authorities stated: "The source of the attacks is as yet unknown. We will be working to apprehend the persons behind disrupting our community.

Security Gun Malfunction

A security gun malfunction on an Alexander class, Alliance Transport orbiting Zenobia flooded the vessel with flame on Friday.

Receiving a general distress call, a fleet of civilian vessels rushed to the aid of the transport. No reports of injuries have been received from among these civilians. Authorities are interested in any information concerning those involved in this rescue operation.

Damage to the ship itself was minimal. The replicant crew stood faithfully by their posts during the crisis. The Alexander class transport, built by the Zapedzki Shipyards, is the work horse of the Zenobian fleet as it is able to carry cargo, fuel and low level dignitaries on short to medium range distances.

Zenobia Sponsors 'Orientalist' Art Exhibit in Bihar

Bihar Gallery Staff: (l to r) Tevya Shilling, Mirra Zanzibar, and Feargananym Karillion, curator.

Zenobia Sponsors 'Orientalist' Art Exhibit in Bihar

[from Bihar 'Orientalist' Art Exhibit Press Release]

The Bihar Sanctuary has been blessed by the support of Zenobia.

The Bihar Sanctuary's Museum has provided authentication services to Zenobia and has been greatly enriched by the experience.

Zenobia has a rich historical background, tracing back to Roman Era Syria when Queen Zenobia raised arms against the might of Rome to Saint Zenobius, the first Bishop of Florence Italy, where the Zenobian flourished through the Renaissance Era as rivals to the Medici Family until their final emigration to 34 Tauri and the planet Zenobia.

In the coffers of Zenobia were many pieces of priceless art. On loan to the Bihar Sanctuary's Gallery are over 70 pieces of the finest in 19th Century Orientalist art.

One behalf of Zenobia, the Bihar Sanctuary is proud to present:

19th Century "Orientalist" Art Exhibit.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Weisshorn/202/141/94/

From 1800 to 1930 several European artists (and a few notable Americans) began painting scenes in the Middle East and North Africa. This art movement was termed "Orientalist Art".

Exhibited are 70 pieces we catalogued for display. All of the pieces are in their original proportions and sized according to the resolution of the downloaded texture, with the exception of four pieces which would be larger than 10 meters.

The exhibition is free, any donations go to support the Bihar Sanctuary.

Feargananym Karillion, Museum Curator
Tevya Shilling, Art Dealer
Mirra Zanzibar, Authenticator

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"Jawaharlal Nehru put it best when he said 'The art of a people is the true mirror to their minds.' I speak for all of Zenobia when I say that we extend our deepest thanks and warmest affection to the people of Bihar Sanctuary, for all their hard work selecting, organizing and hosting these works from private collections and bringing them to a place where they can be enjoyed by all."

Zeno Baxton, Manager of Estates, Zenobia

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(OOC: Exhibit pieces also available on XStreet, but seeing them in world is a fine experience.)

(https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?CategoryID=75&SearchCurrentCategory=on&name=Marketplace&MerchantID=365546&&sort=name&dir=asc)