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 		[Update] Sentinel-November 24th
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LEADERBOARD CONTROVERSY

I am appalled that you should carry an article from the Earth primitives insisting on some ancient "stoning" ritual. Such a request runs contrary to all that we have been told about the alleged sophistication of Earth people but, I believe, shows them in their true colours! Perplex City has no need for the opinions of these benighted fools; let us break off communications forthwith!
Natasha Aldridge


I am outraged at these allegations towards me published in your paper. To even suggest that I would batter senseless FIVE innocent children? Despicable! The leaked cards I received were not at all tainted with the blood of five children. I have half a mind to sue. This paper allowed Ankit Jain to suggest, nay, flat out occuse Oliverkeers and myself of theft, as shown in these direct quotes,"The process of stealing these cards" and "Obviously, some kind of illicit activities have taken place". So I put it to you, Ankit Jain, if that is your real name, that you are merely trying to spread rumours to satisfy your own petty jealousy, or even deter us from noticing your own wrong doings! Again, let me repeat, I am deeply disgusted at the allegations of being somehow involved in the beating of five small children.
It was merely two small children and a granny.
Ryan Andrew, (Almost) Top of the Leaderboard, Earth


Why is the Sentinel wasting so much time and space covering the efforts of the would-be Receda Cube retrievers rather than more adequately covering our own PCAG championship? Why, when Serena Duncan fumbled a match last week and Ryan Cahill took the lead, it hardly warranted more than the barest mention, much less the in-depth analysis I had come to expect.
Amber Morrigan

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 		Not sure if these showed up today or yesterday as I was busy with Thanksgiving Day festivities yesterday, but here's the rest...

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View From Earth: Designs for Life
By RACHEL WILD

Rachel WildFashion is a subject we readers of the External Earth edition of the Sentinel hear very little about as part of the culture of Perplex City. This is understandable given the often superficial nature of fashion trends, and certainly an attitude shared by many of our own more serious publications. However, as long as people wear clothes, fashion will continue to be an integral part of visual culture, and often says a lot about the culture of which it is a part.

We understand that Earth seems to be a prevailing trend with many of your citizens, whether it be expressed in food, shopping or bad linguistic habits. As a result, some commentary on current Earth trends first hand may come in useful for any budding trend setters out there, but as a fashion designer myself, it would also be interesting to consider any similarities or directions in which you may inspire the way we dress.

As a technologically advanced culture, and one that seems to value, or even require, intellectual influence on all aspects of life, including the visual arts, I wonder whether this has affected the clothes you wear day to day. Are puzzles embedded into patterns, or is this merely expressed in business-like suits, sombre colours and the sharp conservatism often associated with giving an air of intellectualism? Geek chic has recently become popular here, spreading from alternative streetwear to the mainstream high street and heralding the return of the tie and smart blazer-type jackets even in casual wear. Technology as a part of the fabric, with conductive fibres and bluetooth connectivity to various mobile devices, is currently in development and soon to be introduced to consumers through various soft furnishings, garments and accessories; but whether this will take off is yet to be seen.

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Conversely, despite seasonal trend changes and different key looks and themes, an overarching shift towards hand crafted goods can be seen in many areas of Earth fashion at the moment. A desire for authenticity and individuality in many people as a reaction against the mass production that is so prevalent in our shops, has inspired a rebirth in such crafts as knitting, crochet and embroidery. The new coolness of shopping for vintage clothes or customizing or creating your own garments from scratch has influenced designer fashion that aims to imitate the look without the hassle, and has even trickled down to the same mass market retailers who are now increasingly offering limited edition ranges and specially sourced vintage clothes for sale alongside their normal collections.

However much garment textile technology advances, people will always value individual one-off items, and lovingly hand-created goods. The quality of a well tailored suit or the craftsmanship of a gorgeous pair of shoes (and I know there are some Perplexian ladies who know what I'm talking about) will never go out of fashion and I hope, for your sakes, that the skills involved are still being kept alive.


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Iona Interviews....
Helix Hesh
By IONA RODIE

Helix Hesh looks every inch the playboy of reputation when he greets me at the door of his Mobius Strip mansion. Dressed in an immaculate white suit with contrasting sea-blue shirt, his features still handsome despite the crow's feet around his eyes, he wears his 45 years well. Pausing at the front door, he invites me to admire the 360-degree sea view from his home, and points out his yacht in the marina before ushering me inside, smiling the feline smile of a confirmed, and unabashed, womaniser.

Before answering any questions, he insists on showing me through his hothouse, on the south side of his home. An enormous glass bubble, specially designed to capture every ray of sun available and amplified, in the winter months, by banks of daylight bulbs, it is only one of the many luxuries of this ultimate bachelor pad. Even now, Hesh's home is filled with honeysuckle freshly picked from the hothouse and, he tells me, the same technology can be used for year-round sunbathing in his private solarium, an extravagance which, he intimates, I am welcome to try out for myself.

I refuse politely, and begin by asking whether he feels that living in such opulence separates him from the public who buy his records; has he lost his edge in recent years?

Hesh smiles broadly. "Not at all," he says. "I don't see there's anything wrong with enjoying the fruits of my labour. I still keep my ear pretty close to the ground, make sure I listen to all the new sounds coming out of underground clubs, it's just that these days I can do that on a state-of-the-art sound system."

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Famously, Hesh is a self-made man; growing up in a slum neighbourhood in the old town, he began his career as a DJ but quickly moved on to music production. He borrowed 20,000 Lecks from a Carrick Foundation grant scheme to found Hesh Records and within ten years had turned it into more than 20 million. Now, his label is one of the most prestigious in the city, with many of its top musical talents signed; Hesh is famed for his eclectic taste, from rock, with bands such as Roll for Damage, to electronic artists like antebiuse and now Viard. Hesh's taste is now one of the most valuable commodities in the city. It's a question he must have been asked a thousand times before, but what's the secret of his success?

"Hard work," he says, then breaks into another smile, "and hard play. It's no use unless you enjoy it, you know? In a business like music you have to love what you do, that's the only way you'll be prepared to put in the hours it takes to make it. And I've had my lucky breaks as well. The trick is not to wait for them to come along, but to keep on working; that way, when opportunities arrive, you're ready for them."

Isn't he also famed for his skill at deal-making, his ability to persuade top-name bands that he will take the greatest care of their interests?

"We keep our talent by making sure we keep our talent happy," he declares. "Roll for Damage, for example, have their favourite studio technicians and support team, and it's part of my job to make sure that their preferred people are constantly available."

That need to be "constantly available" has caused some criticism, hasn't it? Famously, Zanadun Kane, the legendary producer, parted company from Hesh after arguments over creative control and working hours, taking some very lucrative contracts, including that of Joya, with him. Does Hesh feel he asks too much?

He smiles, charming as ever, and runs his hand through his hair. "Zanadun's a great guy, an incredibly talented producer, and I still consider him a good friend. He felt that he had to move on for personal and professional reasons, and I respect that decision, but it's ancient history now. He and his partner came for dinner just last week!"

Hesh is so convincing, and so very eager, that I almost expect him to produce a series of snapshots just to prove the point. He is correct that the split with Kane is old news now though, particularly when Hesh Records have hit the media headlines recently with a completely different story: the music of the mysterious Viard, whose first album The Silver City has been banned in Perplex City but will now be distributed on Earth. This despite the fact that the music has been ruled unsafe for its use of sonic cognitive therapy techniques, with side effects ranging from "temporary melancholy" and headaches, to outright psychosis.

Hesh denies all suggestions that the music may be damaging; he himself has found it "soothing and invigorating; like spending time meditating. In fact, studies indicate that the music may increase intelligence. It's a shame that our city, which is usually so pro-innovation, has developed an irrational fear of this music. Anyone who listens to it will see that it is a work of genius, and that there's nothing to be afraid of."

He offers to play the contraband music for me, but I refuse and he does not insist, his skills as a charismatic host taking precedence even over his enthusiasm for Viard's work. That charisma is, of course, as well-known as his musical talent. He has been romantically linked with many of the city's most eligible women over the years, including Academy Senior Fellow Astrid Lindstrom, singer Satine Noir, and Giordana Moore, MD of the PCX.

Who is he seeing now? He shakes his head: as a gentleman, he couldn't possibly say. It is fortuitous, then, that as I am leaving, a young blonde woman descends the curved staircase in the main hall, dressed only in a towel, a pair of Isabella Levenay shoes and a gold ankle bracelet. Her face is familiar, but I cannot place her for a moment. "Oh!" she says, "sorry! I've just been sunbathing. I didn't hear you."

Hesh smiles up at her and she comes to stand beside him as he bids me farewell. It is only as my car pulls away from the mansion that I put a name to the face: Hesh's latest conquest is apparently Tippy Ankron, puzzle scribe in the cube retrieval project at the Academy.


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Seaside Press Diversifies

Seaside Press has announced an unprecedented effort to recruit Earth-based authors, or Perplexian-Earth collaborations, to add credibility and range to its already highly acclaimed line of Earthological books. Analysts say the only surprising part of this move to attract Earth authors directly is that it took so long for a publisher to make it. (Full text)


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# Levenay Quarrel Continues
# Earth Enthusiasts Plan Feast
# Lowmer Discontinued

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Seaside Press Diversifies

Seaside Press has announced an unprecedented effort to recruit Earth-based authors, or Perplexian-Earth collaborations, to add credibility and range to its already highly acclaimed line of Earthological books. Analysts say the only surprising part of this move to attract Earth authors directly is that it took so long for a publisher to make it. (Full text)


It's not possible that we're supposed to be the author who can get information on Granier's diary, is it? Or that we're supposed to collaborate with Violet on something so that she can get in? Shocked

Just a thought. Trout me if it's been thoughted Wink before.

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In case anyone hadn't guessed, I'd just like to claim responsibility for this weeks View From Earth :)
i love my picture!

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# Earth Enthusiasts Plan Feast


So they know about Thanksgiving!

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So I put it to you, Ankit Jain, if that is your real name, that you are merely trying to spread rumours to satisfy your own petty jealousy, or even deter us from noticing your own wrong doings!


I'll get you, Ryan Andrew! I'll get you!!!
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 		Oh oh, that Tippy. Out partying again... At least she's snagged a rich guy!

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Spankit wrote:
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# Earth Enthusiasts Plan Feast


So they know about Thanksgiving!

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So I put it to you, Ankit Jain, if that is your real name, that you are merely trying to spread rumours to satisfy your own petty jealousy, or even deter us from noticing your own wrong doings!


I'll get you, Ryan Andrew! I'll get you!!!


That article is sig'd (well part of it is)
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 		Excellent...soon my monopoly over sigs will be complete. Then I'll be one step closer to ruling the world!
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