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[Update] Sentinel feb. 23 2007 - Thanks to Earth, etc.

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rose
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[Update] Sentinel feb. 23 2007 - Thanks to Earth, etc.

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All the Earth Deserves the Thanks of All of Perplex City
OPINION/EDITORIAL

Much has been made in our pages and elsewhere of Andy Darley, the hero who found and returned the Receda Cube. We at the Sentinel share in the jubilation, for we, too, are Perplexians, and we are as overjoyed as the rest of the city to have the Cube restored to its rightful position in the Academy Museum. There are times when our shield of journalistic impartiality is meaningless.

In recent days, however, rumours have been trickling into the city about the long hunt for the Cube. In these whispered tales, Violet Kiteway and Kurt McAllister led countless Earthlings in a quiet crusade against the Third Power, and an even quieter mission to see the Cube recovered by safe hands on Earth. Corroboration for these claims has been appearing little by little in statements from the two, in email sent to the Sentinel, and in a broad re-examination of many of the events of the past few years.

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We at the Sentinel, therefore, feel that while Darley will be receive his reward, and Kiteway and McAllister will receive the Silver Solve from the City Council tomorrow, the true heroes of this journey are the Cube Hunters who generously gave us their time and personal resources, for no compensation beyond satisfaction in a job well done. Tens of thousands of individuals heard our plea for help and were moved to action by nothing more than our shared humanity. Darley's discovery was nothing more or less than the culmination of the selfless work of these thousands of people, all banded together.

We admit that we at the Sentinel had grave doubts along the way regarding Academy Master Sente Kiteway's scheme to recover the Cube, and his management of the Academy during these troubled times. Indeed, for all that the elder Kiteway and his daughter are both heroes today, we are all too aware that the political winds may shift again, leaving them both accountable for numberless questionable actions they have taken in the name of protecting others. But now, in this time of celebration, we should not be wasting our time second-guessing their ultimately successful plans.

Let us not forget the magnificent achievement built for the sake of this three-year quest; for the peoples of two worlds have worked in co-operation to achieve a noble goal, an historic event that is not to be overlooked. To the Cube Hunters on Earth: Thank you, from all of us. We will never forget you, the unsung heroes of this tale, and we hope you will never forget us.

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View from Earth:
On the Journey
By DANIEL LYON

Daniel LyonSo, it's been over three long years since the Receda Cube came from your world to ours, and the hunt is finally over. And what a hunt it's been. I think I speak for the majority of Earth's Cube hunters when I say that it's been an amazing experience. The experience of communicating with another world is quite incredible, and it seems that many a Perplexian has greeted Earth's curiosity with open arms.

Recently, of course, Violet Kiteway [daughter of the Master of the Academy, Sente Kiteway] emerged as the one to have stolen the Cube. And before I begin what I am about to say, I would just like to say this: Violet, you did what you had to do. I agree with everything that Violet has done -- from heroically protecting the Cube, to gallantly communicating with Earth, putting herself and those near her at risk of discovery by the Third Power in her quest to keep them from the Cube.

Still, there has been discussion on this side of the link on Violet's actions -- were they justified? What would we have done better were we in her place? Has she been lying to us for the last three years, and is she still lying to us now?

One thought that keeps appearing is that, were one of us in Violet's shoes, we "certainly wouldn't have strung people along for three years." I've been thinking about this, and I think it's a ridiculous statement. Violet had to "string us along" -- it was the only way she could remain undercover. Any communication with us on Earth was too dangerous, with Third Power agents listening in.

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If just one Third Power agent got a hunch that Violet was the one that thwarted their plans, that would be the end. I shudder to think what could have happened, and I, for one, am glad that she is safe. Therefore, the only way that she could communicate to us was the way that she did, with meta puzzles contained on the puzzle cards, without risking everything that she had worked for the last three years to keep secret. Meta puzzles that only we could solve, as a team.

Still, people on this side of the link do not see this, believing Violet to just have played us for fools, having lied to us for the past two years... Frankly, I think that she is a hero to Perplex City, having rescued the Cube from the hands of the true thieves in the plot to steal it. And I wish that more people on Earth would see it from my point of view -- she had to do what she did.

Violet, if you ever read this.. Congratulations. You should be proud of yourself for what you've done for Perplex City. And don't let anybody tell you otherwise.

The finding of the Cube seems to spell the end for Season 1 of the puzzle cards over here, with Season 2 starting in less than two weeks. Then, the next wave of puzzle cards is released, and we Earth-based Cube Hunters make a mad dash for the nearest shops to buy as many cards as we can. This will be followed by weeks... if not months... of solving -- the thrill as each of the cards slowly fall to the onslaught of many people, frantically puzzling away to claim the glory of having a first solve.

The next few weeks will be filled with joy. And it is all thanks to the communication link set up between our two worlds.

I'm certain that I speak for almost every single Cube Hunter here on Earth when I say... Season 1 has been awesome, and we hope that the good relationships between our two worlds will continue, forever.

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View from Earth:
After the End
By THE THUSQED TEAM

The ThisQED TeamThe ThusQED TeamLike many Earth-based Cube Hunters, we have watched and worked to find the Cube. Indeed, most Cube Hunters have probably been extremely engrossed in Perplex City affairs. And yet, now that the Cube has been found, what happens? Since the Cube has been found, will Perplex City find no further use for inter-world communication?

Nathan Earlywine's and the Perplex City Council's policies have made it clear that Perplex City internal affairs supersede Earth and he is justified in those actions since focus on another country's actions are of little importance compared to the foes at home. Yet, to what extent will Perplex City disappear from Earth? Will the link between our worlds be cut?

An even more imperative question would be: What of the danger that is present on Earth? Evidence from Earth Cube Hunter collaboration has shown the existence of Third Power agents on our world. Indeed, those same agents have repeatedly interfered with Cube Hunter endeavors. While the Third Power threat has been assumedly neutralized in Perplex City, the agents here still maintain active status, albeit without the leadership core that was present in Perplex City. Regardless, the most dangerous agents are now on Earth. Indeed, past experiences have suggested that the Third Power agents on Earth can act separately from a main body, existing as a separate entity with an unattached command structure that may not be restricted to Perplex City. Although the Perplex City Council is more likely to deem said agents irrelevant to Perplex City citizens, it is possible that on Earth, the Third Power may make a desperate power play (especially considering their losses) for the Cube before it can be placed into safekeeping. The most obvious time for such a ploy would be during the transfer of the Cube from its current owner to Mind Candy.

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From a tactical standpoint, the Third Power has lost most of its numbers, yet still commands anonymity and in some cases superior individual resources and training. Earth Cube Hunters maintain numerical superiority and, in some cases, superior intellect (evident as a Cube Hunter first found the Cube). But most of our strength came from collaboration between members and with the Cube Retrieval Team. Indeed, free-flow information (albeit in the case of the CRT, heavily strategically doctored information) between members increased our dominance. Yet that strength is our weakness, for there is no doubt that anyone on Earth can access Earth Cube Hunter information, and that includes the remaining Third Power agents. The only true way to equal the playing field would be for the Council to divulge to Earth any information garnered from the raid of the Perplex City Third Power. Of course, such information would be already known to Third Power agents, but it gives us Cube Hunters a chance to locate and thus possibly prevent any Third Power interference before the Cube is transferred back to Perplex City.

Thus it is even more pertinent, now than ever, to uphold Earth-Perplex City relations and communications. True, many Earth Cube Hunters (does the name even apply since the Cube has been located?) are eagerly awaiting Season Two, but we must be cognizant that the Cube could still be lost, leaving our work in vain. At a time of confidence, we are perhaps at our weakest and only in solidarity with our inter-dimensional neighbors may we maintain the peace that we have obtained.

Thanks from the Sentinel

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A Note for the Sentinel's Earth Contributors

At this jubilant and celebratory point in relations between Perplex City and the people of Earth, the Sentinel would particularly like to offer our sincere gratitude and praise to all who have contributed to our View from Earth column and our Letters to the Editor page. Through your passionate letters and insightful articles, the Sentinel has had the unique opportunity to share the thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams of our friends on Earth with our readers here in Perplex City. In the process, you have not only afforded us the chance to learn more about your cultures, but blessed us with a unique perspective upon our own.

Thank you, once again,
The Sentinel Staff

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Sentinel Suspends Earth Edition

The Sentinel today announced that it is calling a temporary halt to its Earth edition while the City Council reviews Perplex City's relationship with Earth and determines the future of the data link. Earlywine has said the Council is committed to maintaining a relationship with Earth, but has not yet decided how to move forward

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Cube Returned Safely

The Academy has reported to the Sentinel that the Receda Cube has been safely returned to Perplex City. The Cube has already been transferred to the Academy Museum, where it is expected to return to public display as soon as next week.

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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:54 pm

rose
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and the Futures

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Futures
By Madame Bianca, for the week of February 23

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
You've come a long way, Baby, but the stars are far from being done with you yet. Stop trying to second-guess destiny. It's totally okay sometimes to just relax and take what happens as it comes.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
A whole new chapter in your life is about to unfold, duckling. You know how some of it will go, but there will be a ton of surprises along the way, too -- so don't let yourself get too complacent!

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
Prepare to be perplexed and amazed, sweet pea. You and your friends have been very hard at work in case you didn't know, and the fruits of all your labours are about to pay off handsomely.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
Try new things, pumpkin: new friends, new books, new foods, new music. You may think you know what you like, but why not shake things up a little when there just might be something out there you like a kabillion times better?

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
It may seem like it's all over for you, but cheer up; you have lots to look forward to, psychic's honour. You'll need to forge a whole new path for yourself, but you know, sometimes it's better to be who you wanted to be and not who you were expected to be anyhow.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
Nothing ever turns out precisely the way you'd expected, but ask yourself: Would it be any fun at all if everything did? Take your sugar and your lumps alike with a brave face, dumpling, and remember that the pain fades with time, but the joy never does.

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
You're riding high and fast now, but don't forget that fame and fortune both may yet forget your name and number, sunshine. The day will come again when you need to roll the hard six.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Well, aren't you a quivering ball of conflicting emotions? Don't worry too much about holding it all in and keeping up appearances, doll. Nobody would blame you for being overcome by sentimentality during times like these.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
Keep your neurons limber, sweet pea, and be sure to present yourself with fresh mental challenges every day. There's going to come a time when you'll be regretting any loss of capacity. Use it or lose it, that's what I always say!

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
If I had two lecks for every time you put your foot in your mouth, I wouldn't need to write Futures for the paper anymore. Still, you've got a certain convincing charm to you, and that gold-toned tongue of yours just might be useful for outing the truth a more tactful person wouldn't find.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
But further way found none, so thick entwin'd, as one continu'd brake, the undergrowth of shrubs and tangling bushes had perplext all path of Man or Beast that past that way.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
So you've made some bad calls, tipped a few wheels, maybe you're feeling like you could have done better. But you've come through the fire with your dignity intact. That has to count for something, right?

And remember, thoughts are fleeting, but actions are eternal.

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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:01 pm

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I like that second VFE there, really well written.

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:53 pm

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The Apple Thief is from book 4 of Paradise Lost by John Milton.

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