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[UPDATE] Sentinel - Oct 6 - Smart, Vandal

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cassandra
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[UPDATE] Sentinel - Oct 6 - Smart, Vandal

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Elderly Old Town Grocer Foils Vandal
By JEREMY CLARIDGE

A case of attempted vandalism was foiled by 96-year-old greengrocer Florence Alvarez in the Old Town late Tuesday night. Police say that the elderly business owner heard a ruckus outside her establishment, discovered a crime in progress outside, and subdued the perpetrator until police could arrive. Police Lieutenant Hansel Dixon said that the alleged criminal, 23-year-old Oliver Sands, was intoxicated and violent when he was arrested, and has been charged with misdemeanor property damage and attempted assault.

"I was a champion wrestler in my younger days, and I still know how to pin a man when I have to," said the diminutive Alvarez proudly.

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According to witnesses, Sands had been on a rampage through the Old Town, breaking windows and defacing property. He arrived outside the Fresh Market just as Alvarez was closing the shop for the night. When Alvarez demanded Sands remove himself from her property, Sands became angry and rushed Alvarez, say witnesses. At that point, Alvarez wrestled Sands to the ground and pinned him while bystanders called for police.

"A big guy like him jumping a little old lady," said Shia Patrick, a neighbourhood resident who was a witness to the scene. "It just isn't right, and I'm glad he got what was coming to him."

Dixon said that Alvarez succeeded in keeping Sands immobile for nearly ten minutes, the time it took police to arrive.

Sands suffered minor injuries in the scuffle and was treated by medics on the scene before being released into the custody of police. Alvarez was uninjured.

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Iona Interviews... Jonathan Smart
By IONA RODIE

Former Perplex City Banking Corp. CEO Jonathan Smart lives in a surprisingly modest home overlooking Polygon Park. When I arrive, he is on his knees in the front garden, applying mulch to the bare, thorny sticks of some anonymous perennials. Even in dirty coveralls, Smart has a presence that extends far beyond what one might expect from his silver-haired aura of dignity.

When he notices me on his walk, he stands up, clearly surprised at the hour, and pulls off a muddy glove to proffer one of the most legendary handshakes in business. "Good to see you," he says, and when Jonathan Smart says something, you believe it. Smart stepped down as CEO of the PCBC in late September, after a lengthy transition of power to hand-picked successor Walter Cove-Houghton. How is it to let go after a ten-year tenure as one of the most powerful men in business? Surely it can't be easy to attend to nothing more complicated than a garden.

He leads me into a gleaming kitchen to wash his hands off. "Well, I am still on the board," he reminds me. "And I think our Walter will be listening to my advice for some years, yet. ... It is nice to finally be out of the game, though. I'm ready for some peace."

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Indeed, some insiders have said that Cove-Houghton's appointment as Smart's successor to the top spot comes only after a lengthy bargaining process in which Cove-Houghton must continue to follow Smart's orders. After all, board member have spoken public about Cove-Houghton's "abrasive personality" and his lack of complete understanding of the bank's position in the current market. At their darkest, some rumours suggest that Smart has intentionally picked a weak successor so that his position at the bank remains strong despite his formal retirement. How much truth is there to these accusations?

Smart prepares a pot of tea, his brow furrowed, as he actually considers the question. After a time, he replies: "I suppose I can see how you could get that impression, but it certainly isn't my motivator here. ... I've known Walter for many years now, and I know that the brain in his head understands the way our society is moving and adapting to technology like nobody's business. We've got some challenges ahead of us."

The "challenges" Smart refers to include the PCBC's recent slip in position and popularity. Consumer business is transitioning to more personal services, or even to full-service buildings such as Ascendancy Point with their in-house Comprendo Finance. The bank is contemplating the modern-day question of how to make a monolithic business seem warm, accessible -- even caring.

Smart admits there is no easy answer. "One of the driving forces of the [Fivebridge & Remton Consolidated Bank] acquisition was this need to find ways to make yourself relevant to a consumer on a personal level," he says. "F&R are famous for making you feel like they're your best friend, and that's something we need to explore as an enterprise."

That acquisition, meanwhile, is under political pressure from the City Council, under accusations that the companies did not adequately address how the deal will affect consumers living outside the central urban area of Perplex City. Smart waves these concerns off with a brush of his hand as he serves tea in a traditional hand-painted set. "The politicians needed to sound like they're keeping watch on us, but everybody knows the plan is sound. It'll go through in no time," he says. "The only real problem here is that an election year is coming up."

It should be noted that the PCBC, under Smart, was one of only two Perplexian corporations who took up the Sentinel's offer to advertise in the Earth-based External Edition when it launched last March. The bank certainly can't be reaping dividends from Earthly customers, making the move an obviously unwise expenditure. What motivates that?

Smart chuckles, rubbing his palms on his pants. "I'd call it investment in the future," he says. "It's never too early to begin a branding exercise in a new market." He gives me a sly wink. "Besides, it was a favour for Michiko [Clark, editor-in-chief of the Sentinel] and it never hurts for the press to owe your favours."

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Group Protests Viard

A rising tide of concerned citizens is encouraging the Council to convene a special meeting to consider halting the production and release of the upcoming Viard album, The Silver City. Hesh Records has said that the music uses experimental technology intended for temporary cognitive enhancement, but opponents insist this technology is too unproven and potentially detrimental to see a public release. Viard has remained unavailable for comment.

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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 9:02 pm

Mokey Fraggle
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According to witnesses, Sands had been on a rampage through the Old Town, breaking windows and defacing property. He arrived outside the Fresh Market just as Alvarez was closing the shop for the night. When Alvarez demanded Sands remove himself from her property, Sands became angry and rushed Alvarez, say witnesses. At that point, Alvarez wrestled Sands to the ground and pinned him while bystanders called for police.

"A big guy like him jumping a little old lady," said Shia Patrick, a neighbourhood resident who was a witness to the scene. "It just isn't right, and I'm glad he got what was coming to him."

Hm... has Sands heard the pre-release of The Silver City? Question

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 2:33 am

Wainamoinen
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Re: [UPDATE] Sentinel - Oct 6 - Smart, Vandal

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Elderly Old Town Grocer Foils Vandal
By JEREMY CLARIDGE

...attempted vandalism was foiled by 96-year-old greengrocer Florence Alvarez in the Old Town...

"I was a champion wrestler in my younger days, and I still know how to pin a man when I have to," said the diminutive Alvarez proudly.

Sands suffered minor injuries in the scuffle and was treated by medics on the scene before being released into the custody of police. Alvarez was uninjured.

Just imagining that makes me laugh... Laughing

That made my day...

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 2:46 am

Brian Morton
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Iagree, with all the themes of power, cognitive control,and war it definitely seems that would work. I bet once we hear from Scarlett again after her trip this theme will be repeated. It almost has a WWII vibe to it.

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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:14 am

Hunting4Treasure
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I want some of what 96-year-old Florence Alvarez is taking for her strength (power?)! Shocked

Will we be able to order from Cogniva, eventually? Laughing

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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:44 pm

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