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[UPDATE] Sentinel - 17 Nov 2006

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volvox
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[UPDATE] Sentinel - 17 Nov 2006
Oversight members appointed, Finnegan leads

Perplexcity Sentinel wrote:

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Finnegan Overtakes Leaders in Overall Standings
By CORWIN JONES

PCAG veteran Alma Finnegan has taken the lead in the standings for the first time with her brilliantly executed win over Oliver Pohele in yesterday's match. Pohele is not in danger of being eliminated during this fourth round of knockout matches as his score to date is well over the cutoff, but it has left him shaken.

"I've been having the best season of my games career until this," Pohele said in post-match interviews. "This is a real blow to my confidence, not just to lose but to be totally crushed like this. Alma has a lot to be proud of today."

Finnegan was wreathed with wide smiles at her own post-match interview. "I've never been at the top of the board," she said. "I don't think it will last much past my next few matches, but it feels really terrific to know that I can do this. I usually don't hit my zone like that in championship games!"

Analysts were impressed by Finnegan's performance, as she had been widely expected to lose to Pohele. Some even speculated that the confidence she has built with this victory may sustain her to her highest-ever final rank in the games. "It's highly unlikely she'll win, though, against shrewd competitors like Ryan Cahill," said Raina Hollow of the Sporting News. "I expect she'll put in a boosted showing for her next few matches, but the next time she plays against one of the other top five or ten players, it's all over. ... This is just an artificially inflated ranking based on a quirk of her scheduled matchups."

As the final knockout round progresses, the heretofore slow season has finally unleashed its fair share of surprises. Gabriella Petel has been slowly sinking through the ranks and has become dangerously close to being knocked out despite last year's stellar performance; Ethan Roanoke bested Ryan Cahill in their Tuesday match, though Cahill has since recovered the points; and Klaus Johnson has bowed out of the tournament, citing health reasons.

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Oversight Committee Members Appointed
By GARIMA KING

The City Council has approved the appointment of the nine members of its new Academy Oversight Committee after two weeks of wrangling and negotiation. The members include Senior Fellow Astrid Lindstrom, Senior Fellow Inari Ekeba, Cube Retrieval Team Member Garnet Reed, Centrifuge CEO Halima Bourne, Marmalejo College Dean Thomas Waxwick, Cognivia Director of Research Dale Robarding, PCAG Chairman Robert Zhi-Hui, PCX Managing Director Giordana Moore, and notable philanthropist Paulina Rudon-Birch.

The council was heavily divided over the appointees, according to sources in the Office of the Council. The initial longlist of nominations featured over seventy individuals and included education analysts, city planners, noteworthy artists and urban anthropologists. All of the appointees are themselves Academy graduates, and many have held fellowships. "The council was united in aiming for individuals who want to do the right thing by the Academy and by the city," said Council Member Ruth Sawyer. "In some ways the Academy embodies the heart of Perplex City. It transcends politics. It's important to respect that."

Council Leader Nathan Earlywine was particularly against the appointments of sitting senior fellows and other academicians, whom he felt might feel a "displaced loyalty" toward Academy master Sente Kiteway. He admitted that he was ultimately swayed from this stance by other council members, however. "We have settled on a moderate group of committee members from all sides of the issue," said Earlywine. "If true oversight is to occur, the view must come from more than a single angle."

Kiteway said he had no specific comments on the appointed members, though he added, "A dog on a leash doesn't care how colourful the strap is."

The committee is expected to convene by late next week to set its agenda and draft its internal operational policies. The council has granted the oversight committee full authority to investigate all activities of the Academy and its departments and affiliated organisations. It is anticipated that the committee will not take direct action itself, but will draft a proposal to present to the City Council; however, the council's resolution forming the committee did allow for the committee itself to request authority for unilateral executive action if it becomes necessary.

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Brotherhood Maintains Plan for Restitution
By LUCAS VOORHIES

The Brotherhood of the Six announced today that it is still planning to hold its traditional Restitution of the Cube festival at the winter solstice, quieting the rumours to the contrary that have sprung up in recent weeks. Sister April Flynnt delivered a prepared statement in which she said that the Brotherhood will continue to "stand fast to the teachings of Gyvann."

The festival will not be reduced in scale or spirit, Flynnt said, and the expected public meditations, candle-lighting ceremonies, and feasts will be open to all as in previous years. "The season should not be reduced in brightness for any one of us," she said. "Now more than ever we need the strength of the Cube to carry us through our modern times."

The Brotherhood and other Cubist orders have been suffering on a variety of fronts since mid-October, when the Sentinel unearthed evidence that the Receda Cube is of man-made origin, and potentially intended for use as a weapon. These facts, if true, would undermine centuries of religious doctrine holding the artefact as a symbol of peace and an expression of the universal strength of the sacred Cube. Reports show that attendance at religious services have decreased by nearly 20% in the past few weeks.

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Former Reconstructionist Jessica Holyoke said that "loads of people have left the compound" in recent days, including herself. "That place is just bleeding brothers and sisters," she said. "The higher-ups are sticking it out so far, but the rest of us are wondering what we gave up our keys for."

Flynnt said that the city is currently undergoing a "crisis of faith," but that the peace that believers feel upon performing acts of construction and observing similar traditions should be sufficient incentive to continue. "As long as people need wisdom and inner strength, we will continue to celebrate the words of Gyvann," she said.

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Earth Leaders Push Past 25 Million Points
By LAUREN SINCLAIR

It's out with the old and with the new this week on Earth's "puzzle leaderboard," as the combined efforts of 48,000 participants pushed the accumulative point total above the 25 million mark.

Recently mac_monkey seized the top spot with 15,700 points, unexpectedly superceding previous leaders Tally and oliverkeers13 just over two weeks ago. Michiko Clark, editor-in-chief of the Sentinel, commented that "Although other [players] have enjoyed an impressive term of service, it was time for them to move on from their position, and we wish them all the best."

Competitors now await the results of the controversial Extreme Puzzling competition, which saw Earth's puzzle pranksters indulge in reckless homages to the dangerous antics of Raoul Benton, covered previously in the Sentinel. Some critics called it a "tasteless affront to the principles of Perplex City," but others have refused to condemn the contest. As Clark recently said in an unrelated internal memo, "Although we must acknowledge the dignity and wisdom of our own culture, it is in no-one's best interests to make light of our friends on Earth, even in times such as these -- the bridges between our worlds may be somewhat rickety, but we ought not burn them yet."

The sharp new players of the week are skecky, with 58 solves and 1229 points in his/her first six days of solving action, followed by deeyellow, with 46 solves and 870 points. Meanwhile Methospedia (14,745 points from 253 solves in 30 days) puts the "ember" in November with her smouldering solving skills, and shoots to 11th place -- although Theo Clarke, aka Gauntlet (14,745p / 249s) has put in a wholly impressive showing, too.

Kate Brewster is away.

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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:53 pm

cassandra
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The Restitution article isn't new, just FYI Smile

Also:

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Chinchoa Show Raises Lecks for Charity

The Chinchoa Society held its annual competition over the weekend, pitting owner-pet duos against one another in an array of mazes, obstacle courses, and other challenges. The competition was the most successful to date, with over PCL57 million being raised. The funds will go toward furnishing puzzles and games for seriously ill children.

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# Market Optimistic
# Five Injured at Game
# Fraction Signs Nolan
# Yolen Defends Scott
# Pest Problems Rising

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Futures
By Madame Bianca, for the fortnight of Nov. 17

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
Your subtle hints get you nowhere in the coming days. Be bold, be bellicose, but most of all, be very blunt or that prize you seek will wind up in someone else's hands. Not that it's unique or anything, but it could be a long, hard wait before you get another chance.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
And as for fortune, and as for fame, I never invited them in though it seemed to the world they were all I desired. They are illusions. They are not the solutions they promised to be. The answer was here all the time.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
Diligence pays off for you in the coming days as something you've worked for long and hard becomes yours. Remember what your mother always said, though, muffin: If you can't take care of them, you don't deserve to have nice things.

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
For once, your impatient nature pays off. In your haste to get out of the office a little more quickly, you'll find a whole new method of cutting corners and seemingly improving your productivity that will get you promoted. Before anyone catches on, you'll be long onto a new job.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
Flip to the classic vids and spend a few rainy days watching the old greats, like Train to Nowhere or Echoes. It'll keep your mind off the fact that all of your friends have snubbed you and are out doing much, much more fun things. Now, now, pumpkin, jealousy isn't becoming.

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
Your comprehensive program of self-improvement is tottering along so far, but you'll fall off it with a resounding thump by late next week. Sure, they say you can always pick yourself up and try again right away, but you and I know it isn't worth the bother, right, dumpling? Especially with the winter holiday season approaching.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
You never wanted to be the smooth talker, and a good thing, too, because late in the month you'll demonstrate how very decidedly unsmooth you can be. Fortunately the most influential bystander will find your bumbling rather endearing, turning a potential catastrophe into a new chance at love.

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
You'll run into that cousin you never liked while dining out in the days to come, and discover that in fact she's become quite charming - even, dare I say, enjoyable to spend time with. Too charming and in demand, in fact, to spend time with a boring dullard like yourself. Don't be shocked when your calls go unreturned.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
Your appalling lack of table manners is starting to cut into your social life, darling. If you want to break into the dinner party set, practice eating in front of a mirror for a week or two. Of course, if you're happy just swilling mugs at the corner dive, that's your choice to make.

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
You are in a time of confusion, even desperation, and more than anything you need some guidance. I'd tell you to seek out a mentor, but frankly you won't be able to find anyone who's been in your situation before. I'm not saying nobody has been, just that those who have don't like to talk about it, and for good reason.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Stay away from Hands and Mazes as much as possible through the end of the month. They're a nasty, needy lot, and you should be saving your energy for more important things, like carrying through with your overly complex scheme to obtain a long-coveted possession. You people have far too much time on your hands, did you know that?

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
Forget your plans for one last outdoor gathering, sweet pea. No matter how carefully you scrutinise the latest forecasts, weather is very much against you. If it isn't rain and high winds, it'll be flying ants. Better to move the whole thing indoors, or, you know, just wait until spring.

And remember, children keep like dew on a rose.

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Letters

Think we're doing a great job? Is there something you'd like us to do better? Do you just have an opinion you'd like the city to hear? We'd love to hear from you! Just write email to lettersSPLATperplexcitysentinel.com.

Due to space considerations, we can't promise to print them all, but we do read every one. All letters submitted become the property of the Sentinel, and writing to us transfers the right to publish your letter.

ER, SORRY ABOUT THAT

In direct answer to your scathing remarks in the latest article in the sentinel, especially in regards to #217 Tower of Cubes, I would like to say that I DID end up solving the card on the 3rd try, and WITHOUT CHEATING!!! I take pride in attempting to find the cube, but if you require more 'intellectual' help than 'neurologically misguided' earth people, perhaps you would like to retract your original 'cry for help' to 'find the cube'? Remarks such as the ones your journalistic team placed in the Perplex City Sentinel will NOT, I assure you, gain you further helpers or puzzlers in your request for the cube. I will continue to search for the cube, and will take pride in my accomplishments (I didn't think I could get this far on my own, but I have!), but your article certainly takes the enjoyment out of helping the Perplex City people.
Tame Adams (AKA notverytame75), Earth

Ed. Note: This letter has been chosen as the Sentinel's Star Letter of the Week. The author has accordingly received five points on the Perplexcity.com leaderboard, as will future recipients of the Letter of the Week prize.

COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER OURSELVES

It has recently become blah blah that current blah are sufficiently blah blah to concern those of blah who still give a blah about this cube nonsense. When will the blah finally be realized, now that blah is finally sorted out. Really, who could have blah that blah blah could possibly think blah and blah? What's more galling is that there more blah than one would normally find tasteful under blah circumstance and it seems to be coming this way. In closing, blah blah blah blah blah, and I mean it this time!

EvilGenius, Earth

LET'S AGREE TO DISAGREE

I'm shocked at the bile being heaped upon the hapless solvers in Kate Brewster's recent article. Granted, the guesses cited were spectacularly wrong, but perhaps people wouldn't find such wild guesswork necessary if they could be confident that the answer to any given card would make sense in the end. How many cards have we slaved over, searching for something that makes logical sense when the "correct" answer might as well have been randomly chosen? How many cards have been solved by people who were reduced to randomly guessing after exhausting all logical possibilities? How many cards are listed as solved without anyone being sure why that particular answer is right? The natural response upon discovering the correct solution to a good puzzle is a resounding "Of course!" Far too often, though, the only possible response to a solved card is "What the HELL!?" Why shouldn't you try any random idea that comes into your head when it seems that you're as likely to get a correct answer by guessing as you are to find it through actual puzzle-solving?

I'm sorry that our efforts to help the people of Perplex City are causing such anguish to Kate and her friends. Perhaps she would prefer that we spare her the agony of our foolishness and leave her to find the Cube by herself.
Penh, Earth

Apple-Thief is, appropriately enough, Evita's "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" Razz

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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:26 pm

volvox
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Whoops, you're right.

Oh well, besides that, and forgetting to post non-front page stuff, not bad for my first Sentinel post. Sort of. Embarassed

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:45 pm

PMAvers
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Re: [UPDATE] Sentinel - 17 Nov 2006
Oversight members appointed, Finnegan leads

volvox wrote:

The members include Senior Fellow Astrid Lindstrom, Senior Fellow Inari Ekeba, Cube Retrieval Team Member Garnet Reed, Centrifuge CEO Halima Bourne, Marmalejo College Dean Thomas Waxwick, Cognivia Director of Research Dale Robarding, PCAG Chairman Robert Zhi-Hui, PCX Managing Director Giordana Moore, and notable philanthropist Paulina Rudon-Birch.

Hey, look, names.

So, what do we know about all of these?

(Made a list that's easier for quoting)

Senior Fellow Astrid Lindstrom
Senior Fellow Inari Ekeba
Cube Retrieval Team Member Garnet Reed
Centrifuge CEO Halima Bourne
Marmalejo College Dean Thomas Waxwick
Cognivia Director of Research Dale Robarding
PCAG Chairman Robert Zhi-Hui
PCX Managing Director Giordana Moore
Philanthropist Paulina Rudon-Birch

Astrid Lindstrom's the Senior Fellow of the Mathetics and Logic department.
Inari's the Senior Fellow of the Natual Sciences department.
Garnet's... well, Garnet. We know him. I bet he *really* didn't want to be on this board, since it seems that he'd rather be spending his time cube-hunting than sitting in board meetings.
Thomas Waxwick's the dean of the college Sente and Tippy attended. Scarlett attends there as well.
Dale Robarding: Not much has been said, other than he's head of R&D at Cognivia.
Paulina Rudon-Birch is mentioned on the front page of the Sentinel right now. She's the one that just filed for divorce. She's *old* by Earth standards at 104 years old.
Robert Zhi-Hui seems to be pretty friendly, whenever there was a Sentinel article talking about the Earth events and the involvement with the PCAG, he's the one talking. Although, he *was* the one who agreed with Earlywine about the whole "Earth Fascination" thing, and wanting to cut it down.
Giordana Moore was the front-runner for CEO of the PCBC, but failed. Also publicly made a similar statement as Zhi-Hui, but I'm not sure how she *actually* feels about it. She's a business-woman, and I'm betting is focused on profits. Those "Earth-stores" that cropped up probably caused a bit of a buzz around the PXC.

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:17 pm

rose
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The answer was here all the time.

Sometimes I think Madame Bianca has a tinge of a sadistic streak - I think she loves toying with us a bit. But that is only because she is so fond of us, darling, really. Wink

the lyrics quoted by Madame Bianca in this update are from "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" which is from that Andrew Lloyd Weber musical called 'Evita'...

Bianca does love to tease - what with Combed Thunderclap referencing Borges the Argentinian writer and some of the Cube Hunters on Earth thinking the odd pieces put together resemble the coast of Argentina.

(also Borges had a fascinating life according to wikipedia he resigned as a director of the National Library in Argentina when Peron - Evita's widower- returned to power in 1973)

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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:26 pm

Merus
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Once again, there's a theme running through the Futures: you've got all the information and it's unlikely you're going to get much more prodding.

Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:25 am

ixalon
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

rose wrote:

(also Borges had a fascinating life according to wikipedia he resigned as a director of the National Library in Argentina when Peron - Evita's widower- returned to power in 1973)

What's more, Eva Peron was diagnosed with cancer (which later killed her) in 1949, the same year Borges published his book of short stories The Aleph. Yeah, Borges' family didn't have a very good time whilst Peron was in power - his mother was placed under house arrest and his sister was locked up.

The story of the Aleph itself links to CT's experience of the cube - i.e. it lets you see everything, the whole universe, at once; something CT seems to have experienced Smile

The problem is I can't find any way to move forward. Many places are mentioned in the book but there's no way to know if any of thse are right and what we're looking for. Sad

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