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[UPDATE] Sentinel Sept. 19th

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Atrophied
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[UPDATE] Sentinel Sept. 19th

Headline

Garima King wrote:

PCBC Economist Found Murdered in Point Dwelling
By GARIMA KING

PCBC economic consultant Monica Grand was found slain in her Ascendancy Point residence on Friday in what police are calling a "particularly brutal murder." Detective Helena Frye said that a search for the murderer is underway. According to police, secure heat sensor data shows that the killer entered her home shortly before 9am on Friday morning, and that a lengthy scuffle ensued almost immediately. Detective Frye indicated that Grand's assailant was "almost certainly injured him or herself." Frye added: "The attacker is probably someone known to Ms. Grand, because it seems that she did allow the visitor access to her floor."

"Typically in these cases we would have a narrow suspect list, because we would have at least some sort of key signature to go from," Frye said. "In this instance, though, it appears that the key-monitoring systems suffered some sort of malfunction. At any rate, any data regarding keys in the area at the time is missing or corrupt." She admitted that it might be possible for a criminal with a sensor-jamming device to cause such a malfunction, but added that she considered such a scenario unlikely. Ascendancy Point has suffered from multiple known failures of its infrastructure systems in recent months, she said, so there is nothing inherently suspicious about the log failures.

Frye said that there is no known motive for the killing. "It's most likely that this is a crime of passion of some sort, maybe a lover's quarrel turned sour," she said. "We can't completely discount the possibility that this is the senseless work of some sort of madman, though, so I would urge the public to be vigilant as they go about their daily business, particularly when alone."

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"The police say the killer just left her to die," commented neighbour Waldo Carrick. "It's so terrible to think of that poor woman dying all alone without anyone there to comfort her. ... I don't know how long I can keep on living in this building now."

Neighbours said that they did not hear any unusual sounds, but that the building's sound-proofing would have concealed all but the loudest noises, anyhow. Fellow resident Marcus Joyner called Grand a "sweet, quiet woman," adding that she largely kept to herself and did not appear to have many visitors. Colleagues at the PCBC agreed; retiring PCBC CEO Jonathan Smart indicated that he is "deeply saddened" by the news, and that Grand was "an invaluable asset to the PCBC team, even in her consulting role."

Grand has been in headlines in recent weeks as the author of an economic impact report following the PCBC's acquisition of rival bank Fivebridge & Remton. The report has been turned into something of a political hot potato as some council members have questioned its credibility. Police say, however, that they do not believe the murder is related to Grand's role in the banking controversy.

Grand appears not to have any living relatives. Her will, which will be executed by PCBC lawyers, has left a significant but as-yet undisclosed amount of money to the Rudon Forest Preservation Fund. She has requested that her remains be cremated and the ashes scattered in Rudon Forest.

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Futures

Madame Bianca wrote:

Futures
By Madame Bianca, for the week of September 19

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Well, ducky, that should teach you to meddle, shouldn't it? The price was certainly high enough. We all know you won't keep your fingers out of others' business, so let's just hope you've learned a thing or two about finesse.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
Nothing is ever enough for you, is it? Word to the wise: setting high standards and being unreasonably demanding are so not the same thing. Life might be a lot sweeter for you if you'd open your eyes and widen your expectations.

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
A bit of offhand kindness last week pays big dividends this week -- practically a freebie, considering how little effort it took you. See? Doing the right thing is always the right thing to do.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
The beautiful star shines over the woods, smoking as it sinks and vanishes; the moon, too, dies over the forest green.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
The thrill of the chase is at hand. Throw everything you've got at it, babe; particularly your keen skills of observation and deduction. Your would-be sweetheart won't be able to resist once you've armed yourself.

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
Your indecision would be forgivable if you were galvanised to action when the need arose -- you need to work on acting this week, lamb. Life demands total participation to be enjoyed.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
Aw, muffin, feeling a little down this week, huh? For what it's worth, even psychics get the blues. Cry it out, wear black for a few days, really get into the mood of it -- acceptance is a necessary prereq for carrying on.

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
Have you ever felt like you'd forced someone into doing favours for you, and then abandoned her during her own hour of need? Well, you should, you cad. I am ashamed of you.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
Pyramid is clearly too complicated for you this week, sweet pea. You've had some emotional times, lately, and you simply won't be able to focus on anything. Stick to something simpler, like checkers.

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
Well, sunshine, that is a tough knot you've ravelled. If you think about it hard enough you'll be able to work yourself out again -- just don't tense up and thrash around, that will only make it worse.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
You have what you wanted, don't you? And I can see it isn't making you happy, that's for sure, no matter what you'd expected. It just goes to show the proverb is true: Be careful what you wish for, pumpkin.

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
Things may not be what they seem. Remember, though, that means something that looks and feels contrived may be legit. Be sure to check the cards for yourself on every call.

And remember, half a loaf is better than none.

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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:07 pm

Arashi
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*sigh* Such a shame... well - there's nothing about a "murder suicide" so that's not as bad... yet

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:38 pm

WolverineFan
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Re: [UPDATE] Sentinel Sept. 19th

Anyone else feel like Madame Bianca is trying to tell us to be a bit more careful next time??? I've never noticed so many futures with the same theme before...

Madame Bianca wrote:

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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:37 pm

cassandra
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yup, I mentioned the same thing in IRC. Almost all of the futures could apply to the events of the past week.

Or perhaps we're just reading into it Wink

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:40 pm

SheRa
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Location: W. Newton, MA

Gotta go to bed now, so can't follow up on this yet -- but this bit from Madame Bianca:

Quote:

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
The beautiful star shines over the woods, smoking as it sinks and vanishes; the moon, too, dies over the forest green.

is from some Mayan lyric poetry (see http://www.red-coral.net/Dzit.html -- I couldn't get to the live site, but I found the cached page off google). Haven't looked at the rest of the poem it's from, but as it concerns stars I thought it might yield a clue for figuring out the Receda Approach poster --

SheRa

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:45 pm

sledgecallier
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Location: Behind the Sofa...

The full text.

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THE SONG OF THE MINSTREL

This day there is a feast in the villages.

Dawn streams over the horizon, south north east west, light comes to the earth, darkness is gone.
Roaches, crickets, fleas and moths hurry home.

Magpies, white doves, swallows, partridges, mockingbirds, thrushes, quail, red and white birds rush about,
all the forest birds begin their song because morning dew brings happiness.

The Beautiful Star shines over the woods,
smoking as it sinks and vanishes;
the moon too dies over the forest green.

Happiness of fiesta day has arrived in the villages;
a new sun brings light to all who live together here.

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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:33 am

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