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[UPDATE] Sentinel - 8 May 06 - Fire, 10M Points, Marathon

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cassandra
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[UPDATE] Sentinel - 8 May 06 - Fire, 10M Points, Marathon

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Explosion Destroys Old Town Apartments
By JEREMY CLARIDGE

The Highview apartment building on Centine Way just off The Shift has been destroyed by fire in the aftermath of an explosion early Friday afternoon. Four people have died and three are in intensive care after being injured in the blaze; another six remain in hospital care in stable condition, though some are expected to be released today.

The four dead include building residents Earnest Hathaway, 89; Wallace Woo, 48; and Margaret Vostok, 75; as well as firefighter Bryce Coriander, who was killed during a rescue foray when part of the building collapsed and trapped him inside. The neighbourhood is planning a memorial vigil for the dead on Friday evening.
Explosion

Explosion at Centine Way

The three in intensive care are Faye Yung, 34, and her children Chester, 2, and Amber, 4. The three were the only residents rescued from the building by firefighters after the blaze began. All three have suffered from serious burns and smoke inhalation. Doctors at Phuah Hospital say all three are expected to survive, though the recovery process may be long and painful.

In the immediate aftermath of her rescue, Yung had said hat she feels "exceptionally grateful to be alive," and does not know how her family survived the blast. "I think it's not something I should question too hard," she said. Yung's husband and the children's father, Jonah Yung, said that he is profoundly grateful to the rescue squads that saved his family. "It might as well have been my life they saved," he said. "My family means everything to me."

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Fire chief Ryda Stoneford said a preliminary investigation confirmed the conflagration was caused by a gas explosion, and gas service to the immediate area remained shut down through Sunday morning while the gas infrastructure to the entire neighbourhood was carefully inspected for problems that could cause a similar explosion. The building's owner, Jennifer Garrett, will be called before a special committee to testify about maintenance routines later in the week.

The building's residents, now homeless, have been offered shelter at both the Temple of the Brotherhood of the Six and in a City Council-owned residential dormitory kept in readiness for government use in the event of a city-wide emergency.

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10 Million Points Hit
By KATE BREWSTER

On the 6th of May, the 10 million-point mark was passed, with over 337,000 cards now solved by more than 26,700 registered players. The average cards solved per player has now risen to 18 cards, while the average number of attempts per person has also risen to 11. Almost 1000 new players have signed up in the last week, with the top new players of the week being dorsborne with 1651 points, nickieca with 1538 points and beezn with 1334 points.

PCAG statistician Samara Jones remarked, "This is an incredible milestone. We always knew the players would break the 10 million point barrier after Wave 3 was released, but for it to happen so soon is fantastic news. It's also wonderful so many new players are joining in the hunt for the Cube. With so many people searching, it surely can't be that much longer until someone finds it."

Over on the main leaderboard, oliverkeers13remains at the top of the board with 9914 points earned from 189 solves. He climbed back up to the top spot after being temporarily knocked off by doublecross who, on the 2nd of May, became the first player to solve the Wave 3 silver #234, Mosaically Challenged. Since then, another 35 players have solved the card. Now only three Wave 3 cards remain unsolved: Cards #202, Mother Tongue; #225, Broadside; and #233 The Earth's Destiny.

Of the roughly 6700 players who have specified their genders, 27% are female and 73% are male. Ms. Jones appeared clearly disappointed when asked to comment. "It's hard to say what the true gender split is when only 25% of the players have told us, but obviously we'd hoped our plight would gain attention across a diverse cross section of people from Earth, both men and women, as well as around the world. To see such a bias in the genders is ... somewhat unexpected. [I'm certain that as] more people across Earth learn of Perplex City, these imbalances will right themselves."

Jones continued, "The last six months on the board have been incredible. The Earth-based Cube Hunters have climbed from a mere handful of players, to the tens of thousands now working together to track down our missing Receda Cube. ... Before the year's end the final wave of cards will be released and, it is hoped, the Cube will be found. The coming months are certain to be exciting, both for players and observers. I, for one, can't wait."

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Polygon Marathon Today

This year's Polygon Park Marathon will be run today. Early-morning registration has already exceeded last year's total, and organisers are optimistic that total attendance and donation numbers will also be record-shattering.

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# Noi Letters Discovered
# Kembrough Ousted
# Gloom Squad Returns

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Futures
By Madame Bianca, for the week of May 8

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
My, my, you're thinking about taking quite a big step, aren't you? The stars aren't against you, if that's what you want to know. Some things are up to nobody but you, muffin.

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
Nothing will refresh you quite like a fresh berry-lime sorbet. If you make a batch this evening and eat it, a few spoons at a time, through the rest of the week, nothing at all can go wrong for you.

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
Get used to disappointment, honey, because this is not going to be a pleasant week for you. I'd suggest a concerted effort not to get your hopes up over anything for a few days, but to be honest, that won't even help. Nothing wrong with a little wine to soothe the sting, either.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
So you're the one causing all of this chaos and uproar. You're kicking up too much psychic dust, darling, and it's making my eyes itch, so do you mind settling it down for a while?

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
Determination will bring you fortune. You've always known in your head that perseverance is the way to make a terrific career or relationship or rose topiary or what have you, but if you actually set your mind to following through, your heart might believe it, too.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Want to have a party but you're afraid nobody will show up, kitten? Don't let it worry you. Send out the invitations and then celebrate no matter who's there (or who's not). The cool kids know the quality of your fun isn't determined by who's there to watch.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
You will speak urgent and profound truths in the days to come, but your formerly attentive audience will for once turn deaf ears to you. Be strong, you'll at least get a reputation boost once it's too late and all of the evidence is in.

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
You're falling into some pretty slovenly habits, sweet pea. I'll let it go for this week, but you'd better start thinking about what you need to do in order to shoot straight again. By June it's going to matter.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
Eyes burning fiercely, he strains to find the sign he seeks: Behind, the sound of enemy draws ever closer.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
Here's an idea for you: go visit your doctor for a regular check-up, and soon. Not saying you've got any sort of pernicious health ailment or anything, but wouldn't you feel much better knowing you don't?

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
You really need to get to some of that pruning and weeding. You don't want the neighbours to think you've abandoned your home, do you? Take a little pride in your garden, and it will come back to reward you.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
It's really past time for you to have a family gathering. Why don't you get together with your cousins and plan a reunion picnic for this summer? Memories you'll cherish forever, pumpkin.

And remember, if you clasp a scorpion to your breast, don't be surprised when it stings you.

Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 5:27 pm

Juxta
Unfettered

Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 675

This week's Apple-Thief is a quotation from "The Last Warrior", by W.J.Bruce.

W.J.Bruce wrote:

High on bleak, stony rag,
Unmoving, he sits astride
His ragged coated pony.
Only telltale frozen breaths,
Separate them from
The still, winter black boles
Of ancient leafless trees.
The pony, blown and lame,
Stands with lowered head,
Ears flattened to the sound
Of a distant wolf pack.
The man on his back,
All weapons lost,
Ignores the trickling blood
From savage wounds,
Mingling his war paint.
Eyes burning fiercely
He strains to find
The sign he seeks:
Behind, the sound of enemy
Draws ever closer.
At last, faith rewarded,
He sees far below
In the deep valley,
Arriving at the edge
Of the fast flowing river,
The great she bear
With two gamboling cubs:
To fish the racing salmon,
Drawn relentlessly toward
Their age-old spawning ground.
Silently, the wounded brave
Offers his final prayer
To the eternal clan bear;
Totem and guardian
Of his battle slain tribe.
The enemy, exultant,
Are almost upon him,
Yet he looks not behind:
He sees only the Great Spirit,
Surrounding him kindly
In loving, firm embrace.
While the enemy closes in,
He straightens himself;
His voice rings loud and clear,
Echoing across the land
To the distant cloudless sky.
One last defiant war cry
As he spurs on his pony,
And leaps...
Into the world of his ancestors.

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Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 6:01 pm

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