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[UPDATE] Sentinel - November 14th
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 		[UPDATE] Sentinel - November 14th
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Franke Performance Brings Tears, Joy to Fortunate Audience
By JOYCE HARRINGTON

Long-retired pianist Dorian Franke graced the Manifold Concert Hall with a special one-time performance on Saturday evening. Franke, widely regarded to be a legend in the music world, was urged to come out of retirement by his great-niece, the acclaimed poet Teva Willow. It was Franke's first public performance in over 40 years.

Fraction Media, Hesh Records and Sharpest Edge Records have all reportedly offered bids to release a recording of the performance, with label insiders putting the bids between PCL50 million and PCL200 million. "It's not just the money from sales," said one anonymous source. "Releasing this performance would put its label squarely into the history books, and who doesn't want that?"

Willow has indicated, however, that it is unlikely Franke will accept any of them. "Uncle Dorian believes in the freedom of art," she said in interviews. "I expect he'll be distributing a recording to anybody who wants a copy, provided anyone can convince him that they'd really want it in the first place." Franke, she explains, is notoriously humble, and has difficulty comprehending the fuss over his talent.

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Audience members were unanimous in declaring the concert a profoundly moving experience, and signs of high emotion were everywhere. Academy adjunct senior fellow of music Rebecca Croft commented that Franke's performance "changed forever the way I will understand these pieces." She explained: "The sensitivity of phrasing, the delicacy of technique, revealed multiple layers of meaning in these much-loved classics. I'm just so grateful that I was here tonight."

Students from the Perplex City School of Music had been given free tickets to the concert as part of Manifold's ongoing educational outreach program. They too were enraptured by Franke's performance. "Franke has been a legend to us," commented 20-year-old Charlotte Wang, "and to hear his performance was an immense privilege. It will be an inspiration for years to come."

At least one such student, reduced to tears by the music, indicated that he would be pursuing an alternate course of study. "I know now I could never be as great as Dorian Franke," said Xian Meadows. "To try after hearing him is vanity at its worst."


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Ryanandrew Makes Breakaway Play
By KATE BREWSTER

Late last week, player Ryanandrew made a surprise break to the top and now holds second place all to himself. He enjoys this position with 65 cards solves for 1987 points -- one more card than rival oliverkeers13, who occupies the top position, but with only 64 cards totalling 1994 points.

Both of these players have mysteriously obtained unreleased second wave cards, and it is this that has allowed the pair to be propelled to the top; it would appear that Ryanandrews has obtained more such cards, but that oliverkeers13's cards are worth more points in total. There is still no word from Mind Candy on how these cards might have been released early.

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Now in third place is an ever-broadening pack of players, currently numbering fifteen. This week, the following new players have reached 1920 points and third place: doublecross; ChalcoDoror; Mr.Shifter; and TheBoy. Up until a few short weeks ago, 1920 points earned a share at first place. This would still be the case, if no second-wave cards were in play.

Total points accrued and players registered continue to climb hand in hand. Last week saw over 83,000 points claimed, bringing the total to 491,000 so far -- at this rate, there should be a half a million points awarded by next week. The total number of registered players is now nearly 2500, though less than 1200 players have points. This is in keeping with the rate of registration vs. solves -- this week, only about half of the new players registered successfully solved a card.

Card #112, Three Little Words, remains the most-attempted card, with over a thousand attempts, though it's only been solved by 322 players -- a mere 12% of all registered players. This doesn't even come close to putting it among the ranks of least-solved cards, however -- even discounting unsolved and second-wave cards.


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Granier Biographer Angry

Diana Coh, author of "Granier: A Man for Our Times" and leading Anthony Granier biographer, has added her voice to the protests against the Academy Museum's new exhibit. In a speech to fellow protesters over the weekend, she said: "Anthony Granier helped lift this city out of the dark times and into the light. It is ridiculous that his name should be linked to the conflict in this way." (Full text)


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Futures
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By Madame Bianca, for the week of November 14

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
I've always thought you should pay more attention to detail. Being a big-picture kind of thinker doesn't do you any good unless you have someone to point out when your shoes are untied.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
Music, like an ocean, often carries me away! Through the ether far, or under a canopy of mist, I set sail for my pale star.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
You need to reconnect with your past, sweet pea. You'll get a chance when you run into a childhood friend on Wednesday -- take advantage of this to remember where you're from and how you got here.

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
Your problem: taking what others tell you at face value. Do you know, duckling, not only do some people lie, but it's even sometimes so that somebody can spread an untruth through ignorance. Take nothing on faith this week.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
Everybody thinks you take yourself too seriously, but nobody wants to be the one to tell you. Case in point: That business with the hat last week. Honestly, lighten up already!

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
By the end of this week, you will accumulate an impressive array of bruises. Nothing serious and nothing skin-breaking, mind you. Just a diverse collection of the blues and purples. I hear dance classes can improve your sense of balance, lovey.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
Did you know that the things you do can have an actual impact on other people? I know, surprise! A certain someone is for some reason looking up to you right now, though, so you'd best pay more attention than normal to what you're doing.

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
Sometimes I think you're too easily led. Peer pressure isn't an unstoppable force of nature, dumpling, and it really wouldn't hurt you any to give a try to resistance. You might even find it positively refreshing.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
Deception doesn't suit you, honey. Sure, you have your reasons, but then, everyone does. I'll keep quiet for now, so long as you promise you'll be coming clean eventually.

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
Sometimes you find yourself staring at the puzzle, and then click! Two pieces will come together that you'd have sworn had nothing to do with one another. You know, like your best friend and your sweetheart.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Some roller-coaster you're on, huh? Things will level out for you, but not for a few months, yet. Eat lightly to keep your stomach settled and it should all work out in the end.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
Bad news, muffin. The stars have decreed that through this week and into next, your every move will encounter absurd and meaningless delays. I suggest keeping a good stock on hand of things to do while you wait, because you so will be doing some solid waiting.

And remember, a lone candle will not withstand a tempest.

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FreeMorpheme
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 		It's Baudelaire's 'Flowers Of Evil' this week, isn't it?
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 		The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
Music, like an ocean, often carries me away! Through the ether far, or under a canopy of mist, I set sail for my pale star.

Is a poem by Baudelaire.

Music, like an ocean, often carries me away!
Through the ether far,
or under a canopy of mist, I set sail
for my pale star.

Breasting the waves, my lungs swollen
like a ship's canvas,
night veils from me the long rollers,
I ride their backs:

I sense all a suffering vessel's passions
vibrating within me:
while fair winds or the storm's convulsions



on the immense deep
cradle me. Or else flat calm, vast mirror there
of my despair!


This translation from here.....


http://www.tonykline.co.uk/PITBR/French/Baudmore2.htm

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ryandrew
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 		Hehe, wow I made front page! "Breakaway Play"? It sounds like im some renegade rogue agent! Like I decided to kill the competition or something.
Oliverkeers13 is called my rival. Pah, lies I tells ya!
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doublecross
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 		My first mention too - fame at last!
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 		Ryan and me are good mates. Honest! Wink And soon those second wave cards will be out for all to enjoy!
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 		Hoooraah I got a mention too...looks like all the hard work paid off at last. I'm famous!!! Very Happy
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 		Interesting yet useless fact:

The writer of all of these leaderboard articles is in fact John Connor's future wife from Terminator 3.

I couldn't work out why I had Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice in my head when I read her name (although he said Katherine), but fortunately I am not utterly insane.

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ramsfan
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 		I'm at work so can't check this at present, but I think an extract from Baudelaire's Fleurs du Mal, in French, was the solution to a Vigeniere cipher in the competition at the back of Simon Singh's code book a few years ago. Doubt this is of relevance, but you never know. I will confirm when I get home (but working late so maybe I won't).
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