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[UPDATE] Perplex City Sentinel 12th January 2006
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Juxta
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 		[UPDATE] Perplex City Sentinel 12th January 2006
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Kindling Held Late

The Brotherhood of the Six held the ceremony of the Kindling of the Flame at dusk on Tuesday night, following the light blanket of snow that fell in the early hours that morning. This is the latest the Kindling has been since 224, when the first snowfall was on 7th Feb. (Full text)


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View from Earth:
Sexual Politics
By BENJAMINBRUM

Sexuality is not something you can take for granted or assume -- contrary to popular belief, you can't tell whether someone is gay or not by looking at them. On Earth it's widely accepted that one in ten people are gay (or homosexual -- someone who is attracted to someone of the same gender). Perplex City may mimic Earth in several ways but this is one of those areas that doesn't seem to follow. It seems that Perplex City is utterly devoid of gay people. (Perhaps there is a hidden community of gay people, but the social stigma against gay people in Perplex City means they don't feel they can come out.)

It's hard to believe that there aren't any homosexual Perplexians -- a city of that size statistically should have a number of homosexuals within its community. It's possible that the attack on professional calligrapher Robert Drake, reported in the Sentinel on the 5th of January, could be an instance of a hate crime directed at a gay person. It's sad to consider that there's such a culture of homophobia in Perplex City that no one feels safe to come out or declare their sexuality.

It's interesting to note that the word gay doesn't get used in Perplex City at all. On Earth the word gay has changed its primary meaning dramatically during the 20th century. The word is thought to derive from the French "gai," and originally meant "carefree," "happy," or "bright and showy," and was very commonly used with this meaning in speech and literature. In the 1960s, gay became a word used by homosexual men to describe themselves. The word "homosexual" was used as a term to denote mental illness until 1973. More recently, the word gay has morphed into a pejorative term (e.g. "that film was so gay") and can be deeply offensive. This term implies that someone or something is of a lower quality or stupid.


As a member of the Cube Retrieval Team on Earth I'm proud to be "out" as a homosexual, it doesn't surprise me that there's a number of the Earth-based team who are gay (both out and "in the closet"). Every year communities of gay people around the world march together and have a series of celebrations as a sign of solidarity and a mark of respect for the gay rights activists who ensured that certain rights could be won for homosexuals. It would be exciting to see Perplex City start to take significant steps towards integration of all people within their communities; perhaps the Earth Cube Retrieval Team can help in some way.



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Iona Interviews...
Dale Robarding
By IONA RODIE

Dale Robarding is in some ways the most recognisable face of Cognivia. His tightly-curled hair stays close to his scalp, and the deep furrows in his brow remind one of the suffering face of Madna depicted in the half-buried murals at the Newguard Ruins. When his assistant guides me into his office, I find him standing at the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out toward Lake Ellipse, hands clasped behind his back. I clear my throat to catch his attention, and he turns to me with a warm smile and a solid handshake. "Welcome to my little empire," he says.

Robarding has long been a high-profile public advocate for Cognivia. On top of his position as director of research, he is often called to testify before the City Council in policy sessions on drug-related legislation, and has helped to guide the governing body toward a position where controversial and potentially harmful drugs are tightly regulated, but still available to those for whom nothing else is effective. Today, Robarding also organizes regular recruiting sessions on the Academy campus, holds a special visiting professorship on neuropharmacology at Edyta College, and has published a handful of books on the history and cultural impact of the chemical advances of the last hundred years. One wonders how he finds time to perform any research.

Robarding nods, running one long-fingered hand across his hair. "It's true, I don't get to do as much research personally as I once did," he admits. "I retain a significant guiding voice in establishing what avenues we pursue as a company, but I do miss having a personal connection to the people whose lives we have touched."

Robarding picks up a sketch on his desk -- a very young girl with freckles -- and shows it to me. "This is [PCAG notable contender] Myra Champaign. I worked with her myself when she was just a tiny bit of a thing. ... Without our help, she would not be the bright young woman that she is today. I want to build a world where everybody is that able to tap into their hidden reservoirs of talent."

Champaign is an interesting topic, especially for a man in Robarding's position. Although Robarding works for Cognivia now, he was a top player in his time; he placed in the top eight or better for six consecutive years before retiring from sport to focus on research. Do his statements regarding the ever-controversial Champaign mean that he believes the PCAG should allow players to use cognitive enhancement substances during matches?

"Well, of course as a player I vigilantly followed the guidelines for drug use laid out by the games authorities, but I've always felt that their drug policies are draconian," Robarding says. "[PCAG Chairman Robert] Zhi-Hui would have you think that there is no social benefit to drugs like, say, Ceretin. But side effects aside, I think we might live in a better world if we could all push ourselves to continually operate at a higher level."

Robarding refers, of course, to the perennial debate on drugs in public life; while opponents insist that allowing the use of drugs would force everyone into use, possibly endangering their health, a growing body of advocates suggests that our best and brightest -- such as PCAG champions -- might be spurred into greater achievement in both sport and overall contributions to society if the bans were lifted.

Robarding points out, though, that the ever-advancing frontier of science produces safer and safer drugs every year. The rate of harmful or distracting side effects for the latest generation of Ceretin on the market is a mere 20% that of the original product. "And even the original Ceretin was very safe," he adds, wagging his finger at me. Ceretin-V, due out sometime in the next two years, is currently in the final stages of testing, and a beaming Robarding proclaims that in testing, it appears to be the most safe and effective yet.

The long cycle of drug research means that there are indubitably additional generations of Ceretin already in the pipeline, but Robarding declines from elaborating on specifics. "We've of course continued to look to the future," he says with wink. "There will always be something faster, better, safer."


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# Scott Shoots Back
# Eight Face Off Tonight
# Hausam Dead at 89


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Letters

LITERARY THURSDAY

I was wandering along the banks of the River Mazy recently, and I saw an unusual sight. A single duck, sitting, motionless, gazing in my direction. Of course, it just couldn't be looking in my direction because ducks don't look... do they? I spent a few moments pondering this to myself, my vision blurring slightly as my attention was led elsewhere. Upon refocusing, a surprise awaited me. My solitary duck, the strange character that he was, had now gained two companions, similarly still, piercing my shell with their gaze. Five minutes I stood watching their hypnotic bobbing. And then, in the blink of an eye, they had scattered, leaving but a watery ripple. I have my eyes on the ducks.
David Glosh

PCAG JUDGING BIAS?

I think that the judging call on Wednesday night that eliminated Maureen Fender-Hu from the finals was an absolute outrage. This was most certainly a case where following the sheer technicalities of the situation was willfully disregarding the spirit of the tourney. While it is true that Ms Fender-Hu did not ring in her answer correctly, review of the footage from that particular linguistics match reveals that she very clearly came to the correct answer far and away before Ryan Cahill did so, proving that the officials are more interested in pandering to the fans of most-favoured players rather than rewarding true skill. The leaders behind the PCAG are aware that a finals match between Ryan and Serena is what the fans are expecting, and they are determined to provide that... whether or not it is fair.
Dot Frouden

EARTH EDUCATION

Those Earth people get right up my nose. Have they not heard of such things as spelling and grammar? I hear from one of my inside sources at a top Perplex City newspaper (guess which!) that their View From Earth articles have to go through extensive editing to even make sense. And they expect us to read their articles and listen to their viewpoints? Listen up Earth, learn to spell.
Ivory Wintington



I knew it - those evil ducks in the pond at Clapham *were* working for the 3P...they were just the vanguard for a much larger invasion force. Break out the Hoi-sin sauce, batten down the hatches, we must face this webbed menace!

Oh, and it snowed too - neato.

J
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# Hausam Dead at 89


Nothing concrete to really link with this, but there is a Hausam Ampitheatre within PerplexCity - and a "Hausam period", apparently at least centuries before now. Sente has some Hausam urns in his home.

J


N.B. Kurt's date with destiny seems to be 10pm on January 17th - anyone have any more wise words to give him before he pulls his underpants on over his trousers for us?
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 		"Don't do it"?

Although I don't think he'll listen. Not with his little frizzy-haired sex goddess to please...

(I feel the man is wise to watch the ducks... never know what we're going to do next Wink)
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Juxta wrote:
N.B. Kurt's date with destiny seems to be 10pm on January 17th - anyone have any more wise words to give him before he pulls his underpants on over his trousers for us?


Maybe this is the collective fashion statement we have been looking for ahead of the London games? Dunno
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 		Re: [UPDATE] Perplex City Sentinel 12th January 2006
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bang bang!

sorry. I'll stop.
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Ceretin-V, due out sometime in the next two years, is currently in the final stages of testing


Ceretin-V, V!! oh what do we know about things called V.....its not good!
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EARTH EDUCATION

Those Earth people get right up my nose. Have they not heard of such things as spelling and grammar? I hear from one of my inside sources at a top Perplex City newspaper (guess which!) that their View From Earth articles have to go through extensive editing to even make sense. And they expect us to read their articles and listen to their viewpoints? Listen up Earth, learn to spell.
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Wait until they get their hands on the book we produced!!! Twisted Evil
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 		Maybe a little "Natalie" from you, me and Scott can shut those smug little whiners up for a few days!

And just because I told you arsenic tasted like cherry soda and gave you superpowers wouldn't mean you would chug it... Wink

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EARTH EDUCATION

Those Earth people get right up my nose. Have they not heard of such things as spelling and grammar? I hear from one of my inside sources at a top Perplex City newspaper (guess which!) that their View From Earth articles have to go through extensive editing to even make sense. And they expect us to read their articles and listen to their viewpoints? Listen up Earth, learn to spell.
Ivory Wintington


Well i know that mine wasn't edited in any way, even though i thought it could have been, not even a comma or full stop. Sounds like a cruel and malicious rumour to me. Cool
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 		Sadly I think it might be because of my article which had entire words, not to mention commas, missed out. Rolling Eyes

(typical victimhood liberal nonsense Wink )
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 		incidentally, not to quash benjaminblum's article, but there has been some vague suggestion of gay-acceptance. I've noticed people do not have husbands and wives, they have partners. no-one has been related to each other in any way other than partner, ever. Because of this, it is sort of unclear at this time if Keenan Thoreau is gay or not: his partner has the somewhat ambiguous (though admittedly quite likely fFemale) name 'Ripley'.

Nice enoug article though; maybe someone will out themselves in response.
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 		People not being married isn't really a sign of non-homophobia though-anyway coupled people seem to share the same surname, Sylvia and Pietro Salk for example.

Really, what a self-indulgent, undergraduate, mis-informed pile of tosh.

Here are two decent enough articles about a related topic. http://www.johannhari.com/archive/article.php?id=232 http://www.johannhari.com/archive/article.php?id=397
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 		[quote="European Chris"]Really, what a self-indulgent, undergraduate, mis-informed pile of tosh.[/quote]

Wow.

Fame at last.

Smile

In my defence... there's a little thing called a word count to bear in mind. Also I didn't have a go at non-married people. *shrugs*

Hit a nerve?

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 		Maybe folk in Perplex City don't feel the need to label people and put them in pigeonholes. Sexuality alone doesn't define who you are, so maybe they just take people as a whole package and sexual preferences aren't an issue, and so aren't worth commenting on.

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Hit a nerve?


Yes.
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