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[UPDATE] Perplex city sentinel-23rd december

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chichiri
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[UPDATE] Perplex city sentinel-23rd december

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Joya Delivers Healthy Baby Girl at Phuah, Recovering Well
By JULIUS LOMAN
Pop star Joya delivered a baby girl at Phuah Hospital early Thursday morning, and were released to be cared for at home later that evening. The infant, whom she has named Allegra Melody, weighed 3.0 kilograms and was 48 centimetres long.

A statement from Joya's personal physician, Dr. Ian Copeland, said that both mother and baby are now resting comfortably at home and are being attended by a number of close friends and relatives. According to Copeland, Joya's labour was roughly four hours long, and there were no complications.

Reports sources present on the scene indicate that Ryan Cahill was with Joya when she was admitted to the hospital, and was very solicitous of her during the remainder of his stay, but that he left at midnight, some time before the 2:48am delivery. Joya's publicist maintains that the two are not in a romantic relationship, but are simply close friends.

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Records indicate that Joya has not identified the father's name on hospital records, though she retains the right to update the record at any time. Celebrity watchers have long speculated that the likely father is either her long-time flame Alejo Jackson or her former producer, Horace Shockley. Jackson and Joya had a high-profile but often tumultuous romance, but split up early last March. Joya subsequently announced her engagement to then-producer Horace Shockley, but unexpectedly severed both her personal and professional relationships with him by skipping their summer Solstice Day nuptials.

Both Shockley and Jackson came to the hospital while Joya was in labour, but reports indicate that Joya refused to admit Shockley, who arrived at half past eleven. Joya did admit Jackson, who arrived shortly after 2am and was present for the birth.

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Leaderboard End of Year Round-Up
By KATE BREWSTER
As the year comes to a close, we look back on quite possibly the most ambitious project the Academy has ever undertaken: Recruiting the citizens of Earth to aid us in locating the stolen Receda Cube. In mere months this project has recruited over 10,000 cube hunters, with the numbers ever growing, and yet it all began with the simple idea of merely asking the people of Earth to think more like us.

On the 10th of October, Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway announced a significant development in his endeavours to locate and recover the Receda Cube. Mind Candy, Kiteway's representatives on Earth, had delivered a system that allows would-be Cube-hunters to solve cards and accrue Perplex Points. The points would be tracked on a leaderboard, viewable to all on Earth.

Within 24 hours, 125 ranked players had racked up 1700 correct solves. "This is a proud day for the city, and I think it will mark a turning point in our efforts to interest the Earth public in our situation and encourage them further to help us," said Sente. But this was just the beginning.

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After just a week, the number of players had grown to 400 with 8000 cards solved. Leaders were already beginning to emerge from the pack, with oliverkeers13, dusty, solitair, walther and BrianEnigma tied for first place with 1829 points each. Ten days later, oliverkeers13 jumped clear into the lead, solving #150, A Journey in the Desert, and #142, Photoshopped -- two as-yet-unreleased cards. Rumours abounded regarding how he could have obtained these pre-release cards but Mind Candy refused to speculate on how the cards could have been leaked before their formal launch date. Over 13,000 cards had now been solved with 700 ranked players staking their claim on the leaderboard.

On the 21st of November, just over a month since the card solve system was switched on, the players burst past the half-million-point mark. That week would also see the release of the second wave of cards, bringing the total number of available cards to 132. As the new cards hit a widespread audience, there was a major reshuffling of the entire leaderboard and a huge leap in player numbers. By the end of the week over 800,000 points had been accrued and 4400 new players had registered.

December saw several milestones passed and numerous notable events: on the 5th solitair became the first player to correctly solve the infamous Wave 1 card #240, Elucidate, while in the same week the total points grew to over a million. On the 8th HiveMind became the first player to achieve a major wave two triumph with the solve of card #247, Polar; on the 12th MrGoss became the 10,000th player to register on the leaderboard; and on the 19th, the Cube retrievers broke the staggering two million points mark with nearly 78,000 solved cards.

The leaderboard is now dominated by thirteen players: Lazarus, solitair, lillyplop, Fathom, Scomazz, oliverkeers13, Bertyb, nightingale, TeamMfM, Josiah, TheBoy, Fuseunderground, and Juxta, with 6304 points each from 126 cards. With the release of the third wave of cards due sometime in the new year, analysts are already speculating on how long these thirteen can stay at the top.

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Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268
As the year 268 rolls to a close, the Sentinel likes to take a look at the events that have shaped our lives and touched our hearts over the past year. This year has brought renewed hope of retrieving the Receda Cube, saw the dramatic end to Michael Corolla's murder trial, and witnessed tragic crimes uptown and down. Following is a roundup of the some of the top news items of the year.

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Michael Corolla
After the death of his his new wife, Karen Chondelle, Corolla was put on trial for murder. However, judge Alice Zeller declared a mistrial in May, and further investigation of the case found that a juror was being paid to influence the jury. The case against Corolla has since been dismissed, and he is now working on a written account of his story for publication.

Cube Retrieval
The beginning of the year saw Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway under heavy fire for the lack of visible progress in returning the stolen Receda Cube to its home in the Academy Museum. Finally, in the middle of the year, the plan was revealed: the Academy has teamed up with Earth company Mind Candy to create puzzle cards. The success of these cards and the progress of the Earth searchers is covered in a separate story.

Unsolved Murders
Although crime was down this year, even in the Old Town, two murders have remained unsolved -- a shameful mark on the city's police record. Bernardo Holyoke, the proprietor of Old Town drinking establishment the Five of Cups, was murdered in his home in late April. Later in the year, PCBC consulting economist Monica Grand was found murdered in her Ascendancy Point flat. Both cases remain unsolved, and the police indicate they have no firm leads.

Urban Renewal
Early in the spring, the City Council announced a plan to sell parts of the Northside Nature Preserve to mitigate crowding and rising real estate prices in the central city. After vocal protests, the land was purchased by an anonymous consortium of individuals who plan to leave the area undeveloped. In return, the City Council has vowed to apply those funds toward improving conditions in the Old Town, though little progress has yet been seen.

Museum Controversy
The Academy Museum brought in new curator Anja Marlowe late in the year. Marlowe, who has a reputation as a maverick and boat-rocker, soon announce plans for an exhibit addressing the war and its tumultuous era, spawning massive objections. Since the exhibit has opened, its reception has been mixed, with some renewing demands for the exhibit to be closed and Marlowe to be removed from her job, while others insist the exhibit is very moving and sheds light on a dark time in our history.

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City Prepares for Finals
The city is bracing itself for the annual finals fever that sweeps the city starting in the last week of December each year as the year's PCAG championship is settled. Businesses are anticipating productivity slowdowns, and some are even closing their doors in expectation that employees and customers alike will have their eyes focused on the games. (Full text)

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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
The Sentinel would like to thank its Earth readership for its many months of support and interest. We regret to say that in the next week, we will be temporarily discontinuing the External Edition while the city concentrates on the first week of the PCAG finals. After the first week, the field has been narrowed considerably, so the External edition will resume its regular schedule in the new year, on 3rd January.

Although our solstice is over, we at the Sentinel would like to extend to you our warmest wishes that you should enjoy your own winter holidays, and of course have a joyous new year.

Michiko Clark, Editor-in-Chief

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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:09 pm

Juxta
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Futures
By Madame Bianca, for the year 269

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
Yes, thrice have I this fair enchantment seen; once more been tortured with renewed life. When last the wintry gusts gave over strife with the conquering sun of spring, and left the skies warm and serene.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
The coming months will be a trial for you, bringing an endless string of chance encounters with your ex. It may seem a little too coincidental -- suspicious, even -- but it's just fate having a little fun with you. Honestly, don't flatter yourself. There's really nothing there to feed any sort of obsessive stalking.

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
Family strife will leave you cross and belligerent in the coming year, despite arguably good intentions from everyone. To calm it, take a little bit of your own advice: there's a line between "trying to help" and "meddling" that shouldn't be crossed, sweet pea. Sometimes it helps to keep your distance.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
Your robotic lack of enthusiasm for your work begins to attract notice over the next several months. Fortunately for you, the heads above you will surmise that you're dull and not being used to your fullest potential, just what you've been saying the whole time. Too bad for you that living up to your fullest potential involves working much, much harder, huh?

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
You're finally going to build a good, solid structure into your life, and about time. Be careful, though, about temptation to go back to your old ways. When your friends want you to go out to play at clash at midnight of a Wednesday, sometimes you just have to say no, poppet.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
My goodness, you're going to positively blossom in the days ahead. I always knew you had it in you, but now everyone else will, too. Enjoy being the life of the party, darling, you've certainly earned it, but don't think it's going to bring you true love or fortune or anything tangible like that, because it just won't.

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
You have a long, dreary winter ahead of you, followed by a spring so dull it puts my teeth on edge. Summer, though, will sweep new love into your life. The thrill may lure you into making some really poor choices, though, so be careful with your heart and your belongings until you're really sure you know who you're with.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
A sudden fondness for physical athletics strikes you this summer, despite your total lack of any sort of natural ability. Your sudden madness will come to a crashing end when you receive a sporting-related injury that will plague you for years to come. But at least you'll be able to predict the weather, right?

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
The coming year will be one of great internal significance for you. Sure, to everyone else it may look like you're going about business as usual, but underneath it all, you'll be a simmering cauldron of change. By this time next year, you'll be so renewed and changed you'll practically be a whole new person.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
That dark little secret you've been keeping close to your heart makes it out into the daylight this year. While some of your friends and neighbours may start looking at you a bit differently, you'll find a surprisingly warm reception from new circles that had previously been closed to you. Just goes to show there no point in keeping secrets, muffin.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
The coming year is a doozy for you, lovebug. It's hard to say yet which way it's going to go: accolades or jail time. Sadly, which way it winds up won't be up to you at all -- it depends on matters under your control, but the deciding will be a little counterintuitive, so let's just say this year is one you won't ever be forgetting.

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
Your love for a bit of a tipple begins to get out of hand early this spring. Dry up over the summer, honey. The stars tell Madame you can do it, so never fear on that count. I know it's hard, but trust me, your body and especially your brains will thank me in a few years. Sometimes you have to know when the party's over, got it?

And remember, luck is a thing you make.

The Apple-Thief quote is Keats, from Endymion

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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:13 pm

chichiri
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The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
My goodness, you're going to positively blossom in the days ahead. I always knew you had it in you, but now everyone else will, too. Enjoy being the life of the party, darling, you've certainly earned it, but don't think it's going to bring you true love or fortune or anything tangible like that, because it just won't.

Damn, you mean I need to find love all on my own, I blame society! Mad

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And remember, luck is a thing you make.

WOW! I must be a luck powerhouse then! Very Happy

also, I coulda sworn these are weekly horoscopes.

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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:20 pm

GasparLewis
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Nice little yearly sum-up.

So, who wants to start putting money in the pool for who Joya's baby daddy is? Laughing

Man, the Sentinel's gonna be a big old sports rag all through January, unless something major happens. And, with a major event distracting the public eye, I sense the Third Power is going to make a move. Like a robbery during the World Cup Finals, you know?

ON YOUR GUARDS! Shocked

Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:09 pm

kksweety
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The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
Your love for a bit of a tipple begins to get out of hand early this spring. Dry up over the summer, honey. The stars tell Madame you can do it, so never fear on that count. I know it's hard, but trust me, your body and especially your brains will thank me in a few years. Sometimes you have to know when the party's over, got it?

Does this basically mean I'm some kind of alcoholic!?! Shocked

...lol... too true too true

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:05 am

Mikeyj
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Juxta wrote:

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The Apple-Thief quote is Keats, from Endymion

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Lovely...I got Keats for Christmas...interestingly Endymion seems to be a favourite of Madame Bianca, she's quoted it before:

Madame Bianca, back in July wrote:

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
Will not some say that I presumptuously have spoken? That from hastening disgrace 'twere better far to hide my foolish face?

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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:40 am

Rob_Riv
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kksweety wrote:

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Does this basically mean I'm some kind of alcoholic!?! Shocked

...lol... too true too true

Not very accurate for me, I don't drink...much.

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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:00 pm

Hituro
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I wonder how many people supposidly off work for the PCAG finals will actually be at the rekindling of the flame ceremony instead?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:00 am

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The Dice... Let's just say this year is one you won't ever be forgetting.

Oh heck... if next year turns out worse than this one, expect a small, duckiemonster-shaped puddle by the end of it...

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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:50 am

Juxta
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*Juxta dashes off to Amazon clutching his credit card, and swiftly has them despatch "House Training for DuckieMonsters"

*Juxta runs like hell

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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:20 am

Centipede
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The Three Balls wrote:

That dark little secret you've been keeping close to your heart makes it out into the daylight this year. While some of your friends and neighbours may start looking at you a bit differently, you'll find a surprisingly warm reception from new circles that had previously been closed to you. Just goes to show there no point in keeping secrets, muffin.

Gah!! How does she know these things? <mutters to self>Must find new place to hide the bodies</muttering>

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:24 pm

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