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[UPDATE]sentinel-15th december

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chichiri
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Joined: 31 Oct 2005
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[UPDATE]sentinel-15th december

I think these may actually have went up last night and nobody noticed them, also I'm not 100% certain everything is new, but here goes.

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Finnegan Shines in Exhibition Match
By CORWIN JONES
Veteran PCAG player Alma Finnegan surprised fans and analysts alike with her knockout victory over Klaus Johnson in last night's exhibition match. Finnegan proved surprisingly deft in both the linguistics and spatial puzzle categories, areas in which her performance is typically merely adequate.

"I just wish the match had counted," Finnegan quipped in interviews. "I could use the points!" Finnegan has a history of outperforming her record in exhibition matches, however, including notable victories against Ryan Cahill in 267 and Jeannie Murrow in 265. It is generally acknowledged that the tension of performing in formal matches degrades her level of play to some extent, and that the more casual atmosphere at an exhibition match allows her to excel.

Johnson took the defeat with equanimity. "Alma had a wonderful day today. There's no shame in losing to somebody playing at top form," he said.

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Other exhibition matches of the past week have sent in few surprises, with Gabriella Petel losing to Serena Duncan, Ryan Cahill spinning in a solid win over Oliver Pohele, and Mikhail Terpening just defeating Ethan Roanoke.

Raina Hollow of The Sporting Daily insists these results mean little, however. "Models of performance in exhibition versus the last three weeks have been tried through countless iterations, and there is simply no relationship," Hollow said. "Better players tend to do well in both exhibition and competition matches, but you can't [look at] these few weeks of non-tournament play and conclusively identify who will win from it."

Unlike the typical championship matches, the exhibition matches between the December cuts and the final 21 days of the tournament de-emphasise Clash, and instead focus on more general feats of sportsmanship, such as linguistics and formal logic. Exhibition play will continue through the weekend, then players will receive the traditional week of rest before the intense 21-day finale to the championship proceeds.

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View from Earth:
Free Speech?
By G. PERKINS
Earth and Perplex City clearly differ in their perceptions of freedom of speech. An obvious example is the recent controversy over the new Viard album, The Silver City. While the Perplexian authorities deemed it unsafe and promptly banned it, Hesh Records have now released the album on Earth in collaboration with the Earth-based company Mind Candy.

What does this say about differing mentalities in Earth and Perplex City? Some may claim that this shows the Perplexians to be closed to new ideas, that they refuse to accept a new and radical form of communication. However, others may say that the authorities responsible for the ban are merely being cautious, and showing concern for their citizens' safety. The society of Perplex City is clearly one that values mental power more than that on Earth, so is it not natural for them to be suspicious of anything which could harm this power?

Does this suggest a recklessness in the Earth mentality, that we are willing to allow anything to be released in our eagerness to uphold the principle of free speech, with no concern for safety? As long as the effects of the cognitive therapy techniques are clearly stated to listeners, surely it should be their choice whether to listen or not? As Kai Cinelli, a spokesman for Hesh Records, said, nobody is being forced to. On the other hand, the fact that Hesh has been reluctant to release the details of this technology suggests that it is still being refined, and may have unknown side effects on its users.

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So should The Silver City be released anywhere? Until full reports on the audio technology are released, along with proof of its safety, I stand by the Perplex City Council in its decision for the album not to be released, and am concerned over Mind Candy's apparent disregard for the well-being of the listeners who will purchase the album out of desire for new experiences, without being properly informed of the possible side effects.

Only time will tell as to these effects. It is entirely possible that there will be no adverse effects whatsoever, but the point is that the technology's developers apparently know little more about it than we do. I have to confess to letting curiosity get the better of me, and have listened to the album. Despite its haunting, otherworldly qualities, I heard nothing which sounded particularly out of the ordinary, and feel no different mentally, although perhaps this is merely the subtleties of the cognitive therapy at work.

Viard is clearly an artist who rejects the conventions and boundaries of modern music, and the secrecy that surrounds him is part of his raison d'�tre. However, when this secrecy extends to refusing to supply the details of potentially dangerous technology which will affect listeners, I believe it has gone too far. As someone who has listened to the album, these opinions may make me sound hypocritical, but shouldn't the views of someone who has experienced the music first hand hold more water than those of someone who has only read descriptions of it, and the rumours and speculations of others?

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Crispy Heaven Settles
Fast-food chain Crispy Heaven has settled a class-action suit against it brought by customers who claimed to become ill after eating at one of the restaurants. The amount of the settlement, which was reached with the aid of an arbitrator, is undisclosed. Crispy Heaven suffered a public relations blow earlier this year when it voluntarily closed multiple locations over health code violations. (Full text)

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EARTH ISSUES A CHALLENGE
In response to Cora Fuentana's letter, I sympathize with her wanting to hear more about the PCAG. It does seem as though the sentinel should be fFocusing [sic] a bit more on this exciting cornerstone of Perplexian society. However if she thinks these are "tiny solves by third-rate amateurs", she should perhaps attempt some of the puzzle cards herself. [EODMF XRUTH] WBBMC HGFIB LXCQY WEZFL ITHPJ LFHWY ETKWY LJOTY YNGYJ BIOGI FUVMR XIHGU RAGXH NQHRS XAWHU FJTAM SMMOS MVBAA KPGVV WXOVM YKZPL LUL [FHURG IFULP] ?

Scott Myers, Earth

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JOYA AND MOTHERHOOD
I think it's tragic how poor Joya is going to be left to care for her new baby all by herself. Being a new parent is a very difficult time, and all the more so when you don't have anyone to share your joy and your burden. I hope her fans will respect her privacy during what will surely be a rough patch for her.

Ludwig Jones

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We all know that Joya has been romantically linked to a half-dozen high-profile boyfriends (Alejo Jackson, Horace Shockley, Ryan Cahill) but it's time for her to settle down and lead a more modest lifestyle. It's simply ridiculous for her to be keeping up her late nights and irresponsible hours rather than resting and preparing herself for what lies ahead. If all of these so-called boyfriends really cared about her, they would be making sure that she was becoming emotionally and physically prepared for parenthood!

Yukiko Powell

Yeah, show 'em scott

It would be really scary if they actually solved it, but also great for us. Very Happy

no da

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:10 am

GasparLewis
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Joined: 19 Nov 2005
Posts: 474
Location: vicinty of NYC

My heartbeat literally froze when I saw Viard in the VFE.
All I was thinking was, "No... no... no..."

Of course, that didn't happen, but I got a freeze out of it.

(And good for Scott; shut that woman up! She probably couldn't write a tautology if it bit her on the arse. ) Laughing

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:03 am

The_Worminator
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Joined: 03 Oct 2005
Posts: 18
Location: Blackpool, UK

GasparLewis wrote:

My heartbeat literally froze when I saw Viard in the VFE.
All I was thinking was, "No... no... no..."

Of course, that didn't happen, but I got a freeze out of it.

And all thanks to the works of the mysterious Gertrude Perkins.

Mysterious no longer, sir. I can finally reveal the identity of the great Gertrude Perkins. She, sir is me, sir. Baldrick, fetch the big papery thing tied up with string.

I'll stop now. Razz

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 2:38 pm

[PCGF]Jay
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Joined: 17 Apr 2005
Posts: 152
Location: Frodsham, Cheshire or Ruthin, Wales

Christ, Scott, you're really losing it aren't you? Razz

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