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[UPDATE] Sentinel - Oct 27th - Viard Banned/Crime&Punish
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 		[UPDATE] Sentinel - Oct 27th - Viard Banned/Crime&Punish
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Council Rules: Viard Album Banned for Sale in Perplex City

By GARIMA KING

The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban sales of the upcoming Viard album, The Silver City. The album has been embroiled in controversy after word has surfaced that the album uses controversial sonic cognitive therapy techniques, with an aim of improving cognitive function while the music is playing.

Council leader Camryn Scott said that the ban was "the only choice," given Hesh's reluctance to release complete reports on this alleged audio technology and its side effects. "The citizens of Perplex City are not test subjects in some misguided artist's attempts at experimentation," she said. "We find the very idea of this abhorrent and irresponsible."


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Council member Roy Yolen suggested, however, that if Hesh were to turn over all of its research relating to the audio technology used, the council would be open to reconsidering its stance. "The point is, Hesh isn't giving its fans the opportunity to make an informed decision," he said.

Hesh representatives called the move "extremely disappointing." Said spokesman Kai Cinelli: "Viard and our production team have worked very hard on this project, and it's really a crushing blow to think that nobody will hear it. ... This kind of censorship is something I never expected to see in our modern city."

The initial uproar over the album came when rumours surfaced that the music uses embedded cognition enhancing technology, which can have detrimental side effects on a fraction of the population as a whole. Reports on test runs of this technology were given to the Sentinel by an anonymous source inside the studio. These reports were heavily redacted; further information from the source suggests that side effects could range from "temporary melancholy" and headaches, to outright psychosis.

Viard himself was -- as is typical of the elusive artist -- unavailable for comment.


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View from Earth:
Crime and Punishment

By TERTIUS

As an attorney, I can't help but wonder what sort of Perplex City justice we Earthlings are supporting. On Earth, punishments for stealing rare and priceless items vary greatly from nation to nation, and even from state to state or province to province. In many countries, for example, the punishment would most likely include a fine, community service, or imprisonment from anywhere from a few days to a few decades. However, in some countries, the punishment would range from the removal of the defendant's hand, to his prompt, public execution. This doesn't even approach the question of whether the defendant received a fair trial (or any trial) prior to receiving the punishment.

We know that Perplex City has courts and trials (which, for the sake of this article, we will assume are fair), but which of the above punishments most closely resembles those of Perplex City? Are the people of Earth desperately searching for an object stolen by a person who will be delivered up for torture or execution? If so, I daresay many of our beloved "cubehunters" would not be so eager to turn over the perpetrator's identity.


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Perplex City seems a logical place. However, as the Sentinel has shown us, crimes do occur there. Not all Perplexians are perfect. The question is, what does Perplex City do to these less-than-perfect citizens? Are they strapped to a chair while Cognivia employees inject them with mind-altering drugs? Are they frozen and stored for hundreds of years as in the popular Earth film "Demolition Man"? What will become of our cubic criminal?

I, for one, urge the government of Perplex City not to execute or torture the perpetrator. It will solve nothing. I realize it is not the right of Earthlings to alter Perplex City law, but you asked for our help. While I don't pretend to speak for all of Earth, a review of the laws of the majority of nations listed on the leaderboard (United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, Japan, Ireland, Denmark, Canada, Australia, France) suggests that most people seeking the cube agree that execution of thieves would be wrong. As a result, I encourage the Perplex City government to respond to this inquiry, and guarantee to the people of Earth the cube-thief will be treated fairly and justly, and will not be tortured or executed. If the government of Perplex City is not willing to comply with this request, I urge the person on Earth who discovers the identity of the thief to keep it secret until the Perplexians agree to the fair treatment of this soon-to-be most notorious criminal of all time.


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Oliverkeers13 Breaks Away from Pack

By KATE BREWSTER

In a surprise move, player oliverkeers13 has broken away from the pack and assumed a solitary place in the lead. He now has 1948 points from solving 63 cards in 102 attempts. Sources at Mind Candy indicate that the two cards that allowed this move to a solo lead were #150, A Journey in the Desert, and #142, Photoshopped -- two as-yet-unreleased card from the upcoming wave of new cards due out in a few weeks.

Rumours abound regarding how oliverkeers13 could have obtained these pre-release cards; Mind Candy refused to speculate on how the cards could have been leaked before their formal launch date.


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The move leaves a sum total of nine players in a tie for second; last week's top players are joined by nightingale, lillyplop, Juxta, lauriek, and gid.

Over 5,000 cards have been correctly solved since the last report, and some analysts believe the 15,000-cards-solved milestone may come as early as next week. The number of ranked players has swelled to over 700.

This week, a player from Armenia jumped up to the 38th place. The player, Sasunti Davit {edit--Sorry about the spelling SD, that's how it is on their site--AP}, has 1453 points and 55 cards solved. New up-and-coming players from other nations include Jon 79 from New Zealand in 107th place and Australia's er123 in 118th place.

Of the top 100 players, 18 are women and 13 provided no gender data, despite the strong initial strength of female players when the leaderboard initially opened.


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Iona Interviews... Michiko Clark

By IONA RODIE

Perplex City Sentinel's editor-in-chief and acting publisher, Michiko Clark, practically lives in her office these days. The modest space in the heart of the Sentinel's building is filled with greenery, her one concession to comfort. She gestures toward the jungle-like walls. "They help me breathe better, I think," she laughs. "And anyway, I never get outside anymore, so I need something to remind me of what it's like."

Clark is a little on the pale side lately, with dark smudges under her eyes, but her trademark sweep of dark hair is as glossy as ever. There's no question that the dual workload is taking a toll on Clark, typically known for her almost draconian control of every detail of the Sentinel's operation. Clark quirks an eyebrow at me. "Draconian? You really want to ask your boss something like that?"

Then she shrugs. "I try to be reasonable and fair," she says. "I do expect complete dedication from my staff, but honestly, you don't get into this business without a lot of passion for the truth."


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Clark herself is now the acting publisher of the Sentinel because her predecessor, Lauren Grove, was sacked in the denouement of a religious-discrimination conflict. "That was a terrible mess," Clark says, pinching the bridge of her nose. "We're on a candidate search for a suitable publisher now. I don't actually want the job, you know."

Clark's stewardship, unwilling though it may be, comes during a period of increasing difficulty for the paper, in large part because she is being strongly pulled in conflicting directions on several fronts. Despite the fad-like popularity of all things related to Earth, a vocal minority is now calling for the View from Earth column to be discontinued, for example. And the Sentinel is torn between its duty as a public watchdog keeping an eye on the doings of public officials --most notably, Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway -- and the need to work alongside these officials to obtain information -- and in the case of Kiteway, to keep publishing the Earth-intended external edition.

"View from Earth is a actually a very popular column," Clark says, then she frowns. "The only problem is, we've been receiving a very limited number of submissions. It's really too bad, since the readers can't get enough of what they have to say. It's always a big hit when we get letters from the external readers, too, and we actually get almost none of those at this point." The Sentinel has no plans to discontinue the column, she adds, providing that suitable material continues to flow in.

The paper's relationship with the Academy, though, is a much more difficult situation, Clark concedes."Sente and I have always been on the same note when it comes to the importance of pushing information about Perplex City to an Earth-based readership. ... Obviously in order to publish the external edition, we need to work side by side, and at the same time, I have an obligation to the city to call out institutional flaws where I see them."

She insists, though, that tension between the two organisations is not responsible for intermittent problems with the external edition's publication. "The truth is, the technology that allows us to do this is a bit on the fragile side, and sometimes it simply fails to operate," she says. "As with everything, the paper is always trying to strike a precise balance to allow us to stay on top."


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Tokei Forms Council
Critically acclaimed artist Randal Tokei has formed a private council of like-minded artists, to be called the Beauty Alliance, to work together and explore ways to expand public participation in artistic endeavours. "I want to bring the people together to make something magnificent," he said. "We could make something to endure a thousand years." (Full text)


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Corolla Lands Book Deal
Perpetual defendant Michael Corolla has signed a deal with Fraction Media for an upcoming book about his marriage, his wife's murder, and his subsequent trial. The book, Fraction representatives say, will tell "the true and untold story of his ordeal, and of the brave team of lawyers who brought [Corolla] new life after tragedy." Inside sources say that Corolla may have received an advance upwards of PCL5 million, though there is no official confirmation of that number. (Full text)


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OPINIONS FROM ALL OVER
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I recently purchased from Earthworks, who are, in the Sentinel's own words, purveyors of "high-quality replicas of Earthly merchandise." Did the Sentinel actually visit this store? The words "high-quality" and "Earth" appearing in the same sentence appear to prove they did not. A shirt of such "amazing quality" that it appeared to have been made by a five-year-old child? A single-use bound paper book, wasting our natural resources? If this is the quality of Earth-made goods, then thank the heavens we do not live on the other side of this divide. But perhaps this is all part of the council's ruse. They create this fictional place, seed these shoddy goods into our society and all of a sudden no one thinks our life is all that bad. Paranoia? Perhaps, but maybe I'm the only one with my eyes open.

Melissa Slang


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Close the Earth link! The Cube is lost to us, we must forget our past and move on! These Earth people will only indoctrinate us with their circle-loving fetishes! We should look towards The Square to guide us now, only then shall our true destinies be realised! Can't you see?! Join me, join us, just contact me at to pay your initiation fee.

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Ban the Viard album? Yes, of course, your reasons for it are perfectly satisfactory. And while we're doing that, we should use some brain-enhancing drugs to help us think about it more clearly. Hypocritical, no? It may sound it, but obviously not because we allow drug-taking junkies to enter our national games. However, music, now that's a big problem, our world could end if an album is released. Our youth shall become a rabble, and the economy will collapse. Get a grip people, it's only music.

Pat Levenhouse


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Futures

By Madame Bianca, for the week of October 24

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
You, doll, have too much going on. Time for you to start saying handing out more nos before you lose your shiny rep for having it all under control. Delegation: Not just for the weak.

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
Love what you've done with the place, but it needs a final touch. Hit the Maitland this weekend, I hear they have some very reasonable prices. An original Fairmer may be just the thing to impress you-know-who.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
Ah, dearest man, if but thy face I see, I know not what compels me to thy will: So much have I already done for thee, that scarcely more is left me to fulfil.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
Nice to see you know how to roll when the dice don't go your way. It's good to know how to handle adversity, muffin. Just make sure you know there's no virtue in always coming out the loser.

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
Now that cooler weather is coming in, you will pull out your winter clothes and discover you really don't have any. Looks like you got a little too enthusiastic with the purging last spring. So, yes, you do have to go shopping, but at least keep one eye on your account balance, 'k?

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
A days-long headache will plague you over the weekend. It's the weather changing, you should be used to it by now. Lay in the sweets and the analgesics, and cancel your plans. Nobody likes to be with a cranky baby.

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
My goodness, you seem to be settling into a positive routine. Make sure it's not turning into a rut, darling, that would kill your free creative spirit. Now would be a good time to do some wheel-tipping, just to make sure you've still got it.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
Saturday you will receive a long-awaited apology. Don't respond too soon, though; you don't want to look too eager. Play it cool and give yourself some time to figure out the note you really want to strike in this whole sordid matter.

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
Deception always comes out in the end, sweet pea. Sometimes it's better to face the music up front -- it's very rarely as bad as what happens after you try to get out of it. Your winsome excuses can only take you so far.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
A poorly thought-out prank turns the joke on you on Friday. There is the distinct possibility of personal physical harm. You're sure you have a sense of humour?

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
I'm becoming very peeved with you. You know that I know that you have a perfectly good fashion sense, but you haven't been acting like it lately. What gives? Mama Levenay misses you.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Remember that time when you didn't get promoted? And remember how it caught you when you were already feeling low? Well, the good news is: at least this time you've got your dignity. For now.

And remember, improbable is not impossible.

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"The Future's bright, the Future's Cuboid" - Juxta

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 		The Apple-Thief this week quotes FAUST by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe.

Goethe wrote:
MARGARET

Ah, if I only slept alone!
I'd draw the bolts to-night, for thy desire;
But mother's sleep so light has grown,
And if we were discovered by her,
'Twould be my death upon the spot!

FAUST

Thou angel, fear it not!
Here is a phial: in her drink
But three drops of it measure,
And deepest sleep will on her senses sink.

MARGARET

What would I not, to give thee pleasure?
It will not harm her, when one tries it?

FAUST

If 'twould, my love, would I advise it?

MARGARET

Ah, dearest man, if but thy face I see,
I know not what compels me to thy will:
So much have I already done for thee,
That scarcely more is left me to fulfil.


NOTE: This was kindly supplied by Project Gutenberg. My thanks to all proof readers everywhere.
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 		Oliverkeers with unreleased cards?! Ooooh CONTROVERSIAL ¬_¬
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 		Guess MC want us to tell Sente about 3P on earth, so that they can publish it in the Sentinel. However, the PXC readers will get that info in their version and the security forces would then probably hunt down the 3P memebers on PXC....This could have major repercussions for us as the 3P operatives here may try and retalliate.....but then again, this moment of rage may force them to drop their guard, thereby allowing us to get some information from them!!!

Yup, one majorly crazy spec there, but that's what happens after a few drinks!!!
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[PCGF]Jay wrote:
Oliverkeers with unreleased cards?! Ooooh CONTROVERSIAL ¬_¬

So he got them at the live event. But could this mean that the third power have a mole working for Mind Candy?

Could they be so devious in this game that they could mix in and out of game events? As Mind Candy are mentioned in the PPC Sentinel, does that make Mind Candy an in game organization?

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 		Riiick - Yes, Mind Candy is definitely both in-game and OOG, as are the members of Mind Candy to an extent.

outlandish spec time!

-Viard, eh? (is that...with a V?Twisted Evil) of course he's elusive - he's got a day job at Mind Candy on Earth and when he's not plotting to rule all of the possible worlds from his hideout on Perplex City, he's creating insidious subliminal programming via key music. don't look too closely at your PXC cards Razz

-Curse you Mme. B. Is that a secret message? Operative 1, have you still got it? k, sweet pea, I'll go back to seeing notes and music and cryptic clues everywhere.

-Michiko Clark - collusion to end the Monica Grand and Pietro Salk investigations. Draconian, indeed. I don't trust your Luddite facade one bit.


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 		I thought it was obvious. The Third power has access to unreleased cards because one of their own is on the Cube Retrieval Team. And the only person in the 3P who lives in Perplex City is V. Meaning V is one of: Caine Johansson; Garnet Reed; Von Lubik

Von sems a might bit young to be *that* nefarious.
Caine has a wild streak, but seems rather like a good guy.
Garnet has had suspicions raised about him before, but in an altogether different direction, and was eventually debunked. Though, he is known to have used the fFive of cups as a meeting point when opportunity served.

Anyway, we know *someone* involved with the theft was staff at the academy. The evidence continues to trickle in.
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 		To me this is beginning to look very much like Viard is "V"...
Though from one of the remarks in the 3p groupware, they made it sound as if V's job was very mundane and dull, but I'm still skeptical about the veracity of the information from that site...
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Scott wrote:
I thought it was obvious. The Third power has access to unreleased cards because one of their own is on the Cube Retrieval Team.

Just being on the cube retreval team wouldn't give them instant access to the cards on earth. Mind Candy are producing the cards so the 3P must have infiltrated MC.

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 		Perhaps oliverkeers13 and ryandrew will get arrested and we will find out what the Perplex City crime and punishment regime is like first-hand Twisted Evil
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Perhaps oliverkeers13 and ryandrew will get arrested and we will find out what the Perplex City crime and punishment regime is like first-hand Twisted Evil


funny you should say that, it does seem strange that no-one has heard from oliverkeers13 since the exposure in the press Smile
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 		I managed to escape in the end. It was all so horrible. I don't want to talk about it, I can't bear to revisit what happened to me. Needless to say, I won't be doing anything that might annoy them ever again.
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I managed to escape in the end. It was all so horrible. I don't want to talk about it, I can't bear to revisit what happened to me. Needless to say, I won't be doing anything that might annoy them ever again.


did they let you go with a stern warning not to cheat again?

out of interest, i was just wondering how the booty was divided up at the clapham event, was is by fair means for all present - ie a draw or something -- or was it by the "rule of thuggery - im here first so i'll grab as much as i can" type thing ??

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Crane wrote:
To me this is beginning to look very much like Viard is "V"...
Though from one of the remarks in the 3p groupware, they made it sound as if V's job was very mundane and dull, but I'm still skeptical about the veracity of the information from that site...


Why are we so quick to assume that anyone with the letter V in their name is "V"? We established long ago that V's real name won't start with the letter V, because The Advisor criticised "C" for having a code letter that matched their real name. V's codename starts with V, not their real name.
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Riiick wrote:
Just being on the cube retreval team wouldn't give them instant access to the cards on earth. Mind Candy are producing the cards so the 3P must have infiltrated MC.
Hm? oh, no no .. The cards were designed by Sente and the CRT. They did sign them and everything you know. So yes, being on the CRT does give one instant access to all cards.

And, in case you wondering, the new cards were written by Sente and Caine.
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