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	Cornish crosses are fitted with microchips after wave of thefts \| News \| Telegraph
		Cornish crosses are fitted with microchips after wave of thefts
		Cornish crosses are fitted with microchips after wave of thefts
		The crosses have become a powerful symbol of Cornish independence and the authority believes that they are being stolen to meet a growing interest in the region's heritage and nationalism.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/09/10/ncross10.xml (530 words)

	Cornish self-government movement - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Supporters of Cornish self-government who assert that Cornwall is, or ought to be, a separate legal entity from England do not necessarily mean to advocate full independence from the United Kingdom, but rather seek official recognition for Cornwall as one of the constituent countries or home nations of the UK.
		Some supporters of Cornish self-government question the legal legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall, due to the failure of the former Parliament of England to ever pass an Act of Union, although their claims are not generally recognised within the United Kingdom (or sometimes within Cornwall itself).
		Cornish Solidarity are a non-partisan political pressure group that calls for the recognition of the ethnic Cornish as a national minority.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cornish_independence (1055 words)

	Cornish nationalism - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cornish nationalism is a movement which seeks greater autonomy for the area of Cornwall which advocates assert is not a county of England as is generally regarded, but a separate nation which has never been formally incorporated into England.
		Cornish nationalists who assert that Cornwall is, or ought to be, separate from England, do not necessarily mean to advocate separation from the United Kingdom, but merely Cornwall's recognition as one of the home nations of the UK.
		Many Cornish nationalists will, in addition to making legal or constitutional arguments, stress that the Cornish are a distinct ethnic group or nation, that people in Cornwall typically refer to 'England' as beginning east of the Tamar, and that there is a Cornish language.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Cornish_nationalist (917 words)

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		Declaration of Independence -> The Road to Its Adoption Official acts that colonists considered infringements upon their rights had previously led to the Stamp Act Congress (1765) and to the First Continental Congress (1774), but these were predominantly conservative assemblies that sought redress from the crown and reconciliation, not independence.
		Cornish hen Cornish hen or Cornish chicken, breed of poultry that originated in Cornwall, England, but gained prominence only after it was established in the United States.
		Declaration of Independence -> The Declaration and Its Importance The Declaration of Independence is the most important of all American historical documents.
	www.encyclopedia.com /searchpool.asp?target=Cornish+independence (505 words)

	Cornwall - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is generally regarded as a county of, and a part of England, although advocates of Cornish independence regard it as a separate nation, and claim that there are constitutional doubts as to the legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall.
		The publication of Henry Jenner's "Handbook of the Cornish Language" in 1904 caused a resurgence of interest in the Cornish language and efforts are being made to revive it.
		Cornish players are regular participants in inter-Celtic festivals, and Cornwall itself has several lively inter-Celtic festivals such as Perranporth's folk festival.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Cornwall (1306 words)

	Cornish culture - Cornishculture
		The Cornish Gorseth (or gorsedh) is similar to the Welsh Gorsedd, and indeed was formed by the Welsh gorsedh at the request of Henry Jenner.
		Cornish World is a colour magazine covering all aspects of Cornish life, it has proved popular with the descendants of Cornish emigrants as well as Cornish residents, it is produced in Cornwall.
		In cornish poetry the chough is used to symbolise the spirit of cornwall.
	www.kopete.org /Cornish-culture.html (2468 words)

	Talk:Cornwall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Cornish Stannery Parliament claims to have evidence that Cornwall is not part of England and therefore wrongly administered as a county of England.
		The more i work on Cornish subjects the more it becomes clear that one page for the county and one for the language are insufficient to explore all the subjects that arise around the words Cornwall and Cornish.
		And the Cornish language, despite being presented as a cornerstone of Cornish identity is spoken fluently by 0.07% of the population, compare that to 20.5% in Wales.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Cornwall (15684 words)

	Campaign for a Cornish Assembly - Senedh Kernow
		The aim of the Convention is to establish a form of modern governance which strengthens Cornwall, her role in the affairs of the country, and which positively addresses the problems that have arisen from more than a hundred years of growing isolation and loss of confidence.
		The Cornish Constitutional Convention calls for a referendum to be held within the next 18 months, leading to the establishment of the Assembly by 2004/2005, subject to the government’s programme for devolution for the English regions.
		This cautious but pragmatic approach to Cornish devolution is thought to best suit the requirements of the Cornish case at this time although this does not exclude modifications to the proposed settlement at a later date, subject to the democratic consent of the people of Cornwall.
	www.cornishassembly.org /devolution.htm (4755 words)

	Cornish nationalism -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cornish nationalists who assert that Cornwall is, or ought to be, separate from England, do not necessarily mean to advocate separation from the United Kingdom, but merely Cornwall's recognition as one of the (additional info and facts about home nations) home nations of the UK.
		Some Cornish nationalists question the legal legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall, although their claims are not generally recognised within the (A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland) United Kingdom (or sometimes within Cornwall itself).
		The Cornish independence movement received unexpected publicity in 2004, when the alternative Christmas message, (featuring (additional info and facts about The Simpsons) The Simpsons) showed (additional info and facts about Lisa Simpson) Lisa Simpson chanting Rydhsys rag Kernow lemmyn (freedom for Cornwall now) and holding a placard saying "UK OUT OF CORNWALL".
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/cornish_nationalism.htm (1119 words)

	Cornwall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cornish continued as a living Celtic language until 1777 and the death of Dolly Pentreath[?], the last person thought to have used Cornish as her first language (although this is disputed on a number of counts).
		Cornish is closely related to Welsh and Breton, and less so to Irish and Scots Gaelic.
		A political party, Mebyon Kernow, the MK, or 'Sons of Cornwall', has been formed in order to attempt to reassert Cornish independence, and although increasingly the flag of St. Piran is seen across the county at protests and demonstrations, the party has yet to achieve significant success at the ballot box.
	www.termsdefined.net /co/cornwall.html (812 words)

	Cornwall Article, Cornwall Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is generallyregarded as a county of, and a part of England, although advocates of Cornishindependence regard it as a separate nation, and claim that there areconstitutional doubts as to the legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall.
		The publication of Henry Jenner's"Handbook of the Cornish Language" in 1904 caused a resurgence of interest in the Cornishlanguage and efforts are being made to revive it.
		Several Cornish mining words are in use in English language mining terminology,such as costean, gunnies, and vug.
	www.anoca.org /cornish/west/cornwall.html (1021 words)

	Simpsons fight for Cornwall - Breaking News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Animated comedy heroine Lisa Simpson is to cry aloud for Cornwall's independence from Britain in a special Christmas episode of "The Simpsons," says the group that's been asked to give her some Cornish lessons.
		Matthew Clarke, of the Cornish Language Fellowship, said he was contacted last week by the producers of the hit US cartoon series who wanted a translation of the phrase "Freedom for Cornwall now".
		Cornish - a Celtic dialect similar to Welsh and Breton, recognised formally by the European Union in 2002 - is thought to be spoken fluently by just 300 or 400 people, although up to 10,000 people are thought to understand a little.
	www.theage.com.au - !http: //www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/07/06/1089000130690.html?oneclick=true (327 words)

	The Courier-Mail: Simpsons star's cornish fight (archived) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Matthew Clarke, of the Cornish Language Fellowship, said he was contacted last week by the producers of the US cartoon series who wanted a translation of the phrase "Freedom for Cornwall now".
		Advocates of Cornish independence argue Cornwall has a separate culture, identity and language, and claim there are constitutional doubts about the legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall.
		Cornish is thought to be spoken fluently by just 300 or 400 people, although up to 10,000 people are thought to understand a little.
	www.couriermail.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5936,10056365%255E10431,00.html (374 words)

	Scottish Independence Guide - Cornwall
		Some supporters of Cornish self-government question the legal legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall, due to the failure of the former Parliament of England to ever pass an Act of Union, although their claims are not generally recognised within the United Kingdom (or sometimes within Cornwall itself).
		Cornish Solidarity are a non-partisan political pressure group that calls for the recognition of the ethnic Cornish as a national minority.
		The Cornish were allocated an ethnic code of '06' for the last census, however to claim to be Cornish you had to first deny being British, by crossing out the British option, and then write in Cornish in the 'others' box.
	www.scottishindependence.com /cornwall.htm (2378 words)

	Cornish independence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cornish independence is asserted by those who believe Cornwall is not a county of England but has retained a separate constitutional status over the centuries.
		He appropriated all Cornish lands east of the River Tamar and established the boundary of Cornwall for all time as the East Bank of the Tamar.
		Cornish tin miners have been affected to their detriment and have suffered the denial of their rights and privileges as provided by Law as a result of the withdrawal of any Royal interest.
	www.portaljuice.com /cornish_independence.html (1765 words)

	Simpsons fight for Cornwall - Breaking News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Animated comedy heroine Lisa Simpson is to cry aloud for Cornwall's independence from Britain in a special Christmas episode of "The Simpsons," says the group that's been asked to give her some Cornish lessons.
		Advocates of Cornish independence regard it as a separate nation, possessing a separate culture, identity and language, and claim that there are constitutional doubts as to the legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall.
		Cornish - a Celtic dialect similar to Welsh and Breton, recognised formally by the European Union in 2002 - is thought to be spoken fluently by just 300 or 400 people, although up to 10,000 people are thought to understand a little.
	www.theage.com.au - !http: //www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/07/06/1089000130690.html?oneclick=true (327 words)

	Separatist, Independence, and Decentralization Movements
		Cornish Stannary Parliament —; Kernow, also known as Cornwall, is a nation conquered by England whose original people were Celtic, like the Welsh and Scots, and are trying to defend their heritage.
		Declaration of Independence of the Sikh Homeland — Historical background and grievances of the Sikh population.
		Independence is not necessary, and distracts from the cause of constitutional compliance.
	www.constitution.org /cs_separ.htm (2797 words)

	Cornwall - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cornish surnames are usually prefixed by Pen, Pol or Tre; "By Tre, Pol and Pen ye shall know Cornishmen."
		A political party, Mebyon Kernow, the MK, or 'Sons of Cornwall', has been formed in order to attempt to reassert Cornish independence, and although increasingly the flag of St. Piran is seen across Cornwall at protests and demonstrations, the party has not achieved significant success at the ballot box.
		Saint Piran is the more popular of the two; his emblem (a vertical white cross on a fl background) is recognised as the flag of Cornwall, and his day (March 5) is celebrated by Cornish people around the world.
	encyclopedia.learnthis.info /c/co/cornwall.html (970 words)

	Lisa's Cornish call - TvRadio - www.theage.com.au
		Animated comedy heroine Lisa Simpson is to cry aloud for Cornwall's independence from Britain in a special Christmas episode of The Simpsons, according to a group that's been asked to give her lessons in the Cornish language.
		Advocates of Cornish independence regard Cornwall as a separate nation, possessing a separate culture, identity and language, and claim that there are constitutional doubts about the legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall.
		Cornish is thought to be spoken fluently by just 300 or 400 people, although up to 10,000 people are thought to understand a little.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/07/06/1089000124572.html?from=storylhs (264 words)

	The Cornish in Latin America
		By the 1830s a large Cornish community had established itself in the town of Real del Monte, and is still reflected in its architecture: the largely Spanish colonial appearance is enlivened by the almost exclusive use of red corrugated-iron roofing and Cornish-style cottages with their double-pitched rooflines built by these miners.
		Being Protestants, the Cornish were not permitted to be buried alongside Catholics, so Charles O’Gorman, the British Consul, persuaded the Governor of the State of Hidalgo to make provision for consecrated ground for Protestant interments in the early 1850s.
		Cornish wrestling was never as high profile as it was further north in the USA, although there was one notable match held at Mexico City in 1892 in which 'Schiller' Williams beat a San Franciscan wrestler, much to the delight of the hundreds of Cornishmen present.
	www.projects.ex.ac.uk /cornishlatin/pachucarealdelmonte.htm (1465 words)

	Cornish - culture - language - tales - history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Cornish Constitutional Convention was formed in November 2000 with the objective of establishing a devolved Assembly for Cornwall (Senedh Kernow).
		The aim of the Convention is to establish a form of modern governance which strengthens Cornwall, her role in the affairs of the country, and positively addresses the problems that have arisen from more than a century of growing isolation and loss of confidence.
		The Cornish - see Cornwall as a seperate Country from England - like Scotland and Wales - Cornwall is a Celtic nation with a distinct identity - origin and culture.
	www.netpz.co.uk /cornish_culture_news/index.htm (426 words)

	Lisa Simpson to Draw Attention to Cornish Independence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Lisa Simpson, the daughter of Homer and Marge in the cartoon superhit The Simpsons is to proclaim Cornish independence in an upcoming episode.
		Putting the lie to politically correct fantasies of ‘White skin privilege’, the Cornish, like their Welsh cousins, were subjected to extreme repression throughout history, which led to the near-extinction of their language and loss of political independence.
		Cornish dance, language and wrestling are living cultural symbols that attract the interest of thousands, while local restaurants devoted to traditional Cornish food flourish.
	www.nationalvanguard.org /story.php?id=3306 (488 words)

	Welcome to the Cornish Art Colony
		Unlike most American art colonies, the Cornish Colony was home to a full spectrum of cultural leaders from the Gilded Age.
		Owing to his friendship with Cornish Art Colony poet and dramatist Percy MacKaye, the composer Edward MacDowell and his wife were inspired to establish a colony nearby in Peterborough, New Hampshire and in 1907 the MacDowell Colony was born.
		Readers (should) be fascinated by the details of the lives of these important musicians and composers, who could read in the ambitious collaborative efforts, the mutual support among artists, and the optimism for the American culture that pervaded their work, a blueprint for enlivening the culture today.
	www.cornishartcolony.com /index.htm (1309 words)

	Cornwall 24 :: Cornish News, Views and Community (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This is a chance for Cornish people to let the ONS know that there should be a Cornish tick box on the census form.
		An extremist Cornish organisation with a history of violence has re-emerged with a chilling threat to people flying the English flag - "you are a legitimate target".
		Cornish housing association tenants could get up to £2,500 if they agree to move to a smaller home.
	www.cornwall24.co.uk (908 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Cornwall \| Lisa puts cool into Cornish cause
		Press officer Matthew Clarke advised the producers on the phone on the pronunciation and suggested that Lisa should wave the fl and white flag of St Piran.
		Cornish, or Kernewek, is the sister language or Welsh and Breton and was formally recognised by the EU in 2002.
		A number of supermarkets and pubs in the county have bilingual signs and while only a small number of people speak Cornish fluently, thousands have a smattering of the language.
	newsalerts.bbc.co.uk /2/low/uk_news/england/cornwall/3866927.stm (366 words)

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