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[UPDATE] Sentinel - August 22nd
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 		[UPDATE] Sentinel - August 22nd
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Ayano Accuses Boss
By ALWHIN COPI

Former Comprendo Finance accounts analyst Rupert Ayano has pointed the finger at his supervisor, Frida Lorne, as an accomplice in his illegal funds. Observers say that Ayano had been having an affair with Lorne, and had not incriminated her to the police out of loyalty; but after his sentencing, it "became clear to him that she wasn't going to lovingly wait for his freedom," according to Sharon Broward, one of his legal representatives.

Ayano now says that many of his illicit expenses were extravagant gifts for Lorne, and were made with her knowledge and encouragement. He also says that the bonuses and benefits he received had all been given her sign-off ahead of time. He had not deceived her regarding his eligibility, he claims; rather, she knowingly provided him with the funds as a show of affection.

Ayano has provided the police with an extract (thesentinel/public_access) of activity from his expense account that he claims most particularly prove his allegations against Lorne. The extract includes transactions over last year's winter holidays, when Ayano says the pair splurged on a mini-vacation in the city.

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Lorne herself has said that Ayano's accusation is "baseless and ridiculous," and that she will be retaining legal advice. She refused to answer more specific questions, such as whether she did, in fact, go on holiday with Ayano last winter.

Police has said that they will be taking the new information "very seriously." Police detective Tom Rice also acknowledged that the information on the relationship between Ayano and Lorne was not new to police, and that Ayano's testimony could be helpful in establishing a case in "an angle we were already measuring."

Ayano was convicted of fraudulently receiving over PCL800,000 in forged expense reimbursements and inappropriately obtained bonuses and benefits. His sentence is to serve five years in prison; he must also repay Comprendo Finance for every leck stolen, plus an additional PCL150,000 in punitive fines.


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Sentinel Changes Publishing Schedule
By KATE BREWSTER

In one of many changes expected in the wake of the sudden dismissal of former Sentinel publisher Lauren Grove, the Sentinel has re-negotiated the terms of its publishing agreement with the Centre for Reality Research, which allows the transmission of the external edition to an Earth readership. The paper will now publish only twice a week, rather than every weekday.

Sentinel acting publisher Michiko Clark admitted that the relationship between the paper and the CRR has been "often a bit tense." Under the terms of the original agreement, the Sentinel had been given a certain amount of data they were allowed to transmit every day, a necessary measure given the limited nature of communication with Earth. Under the new agreement, the Sentinel will be allowed to push through a similar amount of data, but in larger bursts.

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According to a CRR employee who wished to remain anonymous, the staff at the CRR had become increasingly frustrated with "newsies underfoot" nearly every day of the week. "The process has become simply too disruptive to our regular work," the source commented. The source said that the Sentinel had negotiated hard to try to send over a larger amount of news per week, but that the CRR would not permit it. "Maybe in the future, when the data stream has grown fatter," the source suggested, "but certainly not now."

Another anonymous source within the Academy suggested that the change might be by way of punishing the Sentinel for its oft-critical coverage of Academy master Sente Kiteway, particularly in his handling the effort to retrieve the Receda Cube from Earth. "The crowd at the CRR is very loyal to Master Kiteway. ... I'm sure the two groups just rub each other the wrong way," said the source.

Other Earth-related changes Clark has in the works involve encouraging more Perplexian businesses to advertise in the external edition, and sending over more editions of the famous "Iona Interviews" weekly feature.


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View from Earth: Future Relations
By LT ENDER

L.T. EnderAssuming that Sente's plan is fully successful in the retrieval of the Receda Cube from Earth, where does that leave Earth-Perplex City relations? We are already able to freely trade information and communicate, and if the Cube found its way to Earth only shortly after its disappearance, then timely transfer of physical matter must be possible. With your natural desire for knowledge, shown clearly in the Academy, it seems highly unlike that our cultures would close all contact with each other after retrieval of the cube. (Although you have the real choice in this matter, as you found us.)

Will we someday see Perplexians exploring Washington D.C. on an "Earth-side" visit, or an Earth embassy somewhere near the Academy? I hope so. The interaction already caused by Sente's project has been very positive, even though it comes at a somewhat tense moment brought on the urgency of finding the Cube. It seems that all is proceeding well for two civilisations that just met.

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My only concern is of Earth polluting Perplex City. Crime does not seem to be a problem for you (the Cube aside), health care is at a level unheard of on Earth, and we have seen no mention of poverty, or war. Your public has a healthy culture based on intellectual tasks, not pop idols. While we can see that it is not perfect, it appears far more utopian than the current situation on Earth. While most of us are peaceful fair-minded citizens, there are some that see multiple malicious possibilities in a relatively innocent Perplex City. If there were a gateway of sorts linking Earth to Perplex City, how could we insure your and our safety?

However, perhaps this is too egocentric. No doubt your superior technology has found solutions to dealing with evil. Maybe your key system is the answer. I am sure that time will show us a solution. In the meantime, I can't wait to see the view from Ascendancy Point.


More News in Brief
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Franke to Perform

Retired pianist Dorian Franke has agreed to a special one-time concert at the Manifold Concert Hall later this fall, his first public performance in nearly 40 years. Rumour has it that his great-niece begged the legendary musician to share his gift with a generation largely unfamiliar with his work. (Full text)

Finnegan Shakes off Loss

Alma Finnegan shook the dust of defeat off her shoes last night and overcame Oliver Pohele in an exciting match that went into extra rounds. This is Finnegan's first win in the championship season this year. (Full text)


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Agilon Debuts New Line
Council Debates Renewal
PCX Levels Off
Soft Lines Back for Fall


Futures
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By Madame Bianca, for the week of August 22

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
It may seem a little premature, but maybe you should start planning your, you know, final arrangements. Maybe look into a good life insurance policy. I'm not saying anything. Just a sharp kid is always prepared.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Feeling a little slowed-down, sunshine? It's the summer heat. Things will start to pick up again in a month or so, when the wind of change will turn into a right tornado for you. Batten down the hatches, button.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
You've been dreadfully ascetic, my pumpkin. You need to treat yourself to a night on the town and some old-fashioned pampering. Even you are a social animal.

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
Shun clover honey at all costs, especially for baking or as a yoghurt topping. Buckwheat has a much deeper, richer colour, and a lot more flavour.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
If it means nothing after all! And nothing lives except to die -- it is enough -- that solemn light behind the barns, and you and I.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
Try to catch some cat-naps this week. You simply haven't been taking care of yourself, and I can't bear to watch it any longer. Drowsy is the mortal foe of sharp.

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
You need to learn that opining will not get you what you want. Quite the opposite. If I were you, I'd learn to ask nicely and cope with frustration.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
Some time ago, someone you love wronged you, and you've been harbouring a grudge ever since. Soon, that someone is going to try to make recompense. It would be much better for everybody if you just let it go. The other way lies a lifetime of regret.

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
Secrets, secrets, whispering to you from every quiet corridor. A little overwhelming, isn't it? Don't worry, it's so not your job to be everyone's special confidante, so start telling them you just don't want to know.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
Your motives may be pure, honey, but you need to take a step back and look at what it looks like to everyone else. Sometimes it's better to leave well enough alone, got it?

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
You need to start paying more attention to your surroundings. Sure, you can spot a good tell at a poker table, but you'll never notice the brunette with the full house making eyes at you. Wake up and spot the flirtation.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
Your head is full of moonbeams this week, but don't fret over it. The very best ideas need a little moonlight of the brain for you to notice them.

And remember, a flag will follow the wind.

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 		The Apple-thief is the final stanza of August Moonlight, by Richard le Gallienne. I guess it could be interpreted as a piss take of our previous obsession with finding meaning in the futures..."Has it a meaning, after all?". And a double mention of rose...maybe you're being wooed from afar by Madam Bianca? Smile
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 		Has anyone here been able to view the extract? When I try, Acrobat Reader gives me a "This operation is not allowed" error (this is after entering the username and password, of course), and I've no clue what to do about that.
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 		I got that error when using Firefox - try IE.

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 		Do the numbers in the url (74484039942-0770955) mean anything to anyone?

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Has anyone here been able to view the extract? When I try, Acrobat Reader gives me a "This operation is not allowed" error (this is after entering the username and password, of course), and I've no clue what to do about that.


I got the error also, but after installing the update for Adobe's Reader, it worked fine.

Some discussion on this is also going on here.
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zoombini wrote:
I got that error when using Firefox - try IE.


What, there's another browser on this computer? Just kidding. Laughing I tried to update Acrobat, but as I'm at work and do not have admin access, that was a no-go.

...There we go. Thanks!

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 		The thing i find most interesting is that this file was put in a password protected directory.
For anyone having problem's here the file.
statement.pdf
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 		This is also being discussed over in the puzzles thread. and over here, i made an HTML version.
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