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[LOCKED] [UPDATE] Sentinel - 5 June 06 - Finlay Scandal

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cassandra
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[UPDATE] Sentinel - 5 June 06 - Finlay Scandal

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Scandal Hammers Finlay's Campaign
By ROBERTO GOODWIN

Industrialist-turned-politician Douglass Finlay is facing a major setback to his fledgling campaign for a spot on the City Council after an anonymous staffer apparently sent out copies of secret documents to several major news outlets, including the Sentinel. The documents detail agreements with Finlay's private-sector business associates to push policies beneficial to them should he be elected, as well as a number of schemes to infiltrate security and spy on current council members' homes and offices, including those of Council Leader Camryn Scott.

It is unclear whether any of these alleged spying schemes has actually been implemented, though the leaked documents did include what appears to be a transcript of a conversation between Camryn Scott and her personal assistant discussing a new policy on defence spending.

Police Chief Eoin Morgan said that he has been alerted to the possibility of criminal misconduct within the Finlay political campaign. The department is currently examining the documents and seeking out corroborating evidence. Morgan said that he would not comment on the authenticity of the documents until the preliminary investigation has been completed. "This may be a whole lot of hullabaloo over nothing at all," he said.

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When approached with the possibility that her personal files and conversations were being pilfered by a political rival, Scott expressed deep dismay. "Do I think he did it? I don't know. But if it's true, if all of this private information is in his hands, I will feel very sorely betrayed. ... I don't have any bones buried in my cellar, but everyone is entitled to a reasonable degree of privacy." Finlay's campaign manager, Anton Kaneda, immediately issued a furious denial of the legitimacy of the documents. "These allegations are completely false, and I am sure the wheels of justice will bear us out. ... These documents are a complete fabrication, probably concocted by the same members of the old guard who are now crying victim. [Finlay plans to] represent all the people of the city, and not solely the men who have made him wealthy."

Finlay himself was unavailable for comment. Finlay, co-founder of personal care giant Finlay-McLennan, left his post on the company's board and liquidated his shares in order to meet the stringent regulations that apply to political candidates to prevent fiscal conflicts of interest when he announced his candidacy in October of last year.

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Wave 4 Card Causes Solving Frenzy
By KATE BREWSTER

This week's big news is the advance release of a wave four card, St Ives (#31). The riddle is featured in the new, alternative London newspaper The Penny, but Earth readers will have to track down a real-life copy to get access to the solve form. It might only be worth eight points, but this can make a crucial difference in rank at the giddy heights of the leaderboard summit, a fact not entirely lost on the 300+ Cube Hunters who've already completed the puzzle. Adam43240, not to be confused with the other 43,239 Adams, scored first solve.

MikeyJ currently holds the top spot, but only five points, awarded by The Sentinel for a Letter of the Week, separate him from the second place oliverkeers13. In turn, they dominate the chasing pack by virtue of their PCAG point-bounty. In just over a week, however, the winners of the Perplex City Video Competition will be announced, with further bonuses to be awarded to the winning participants. Potentially, this could cause sweeping changes to the current hierarchy - or cement the existing leaders' positions yet further.

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This week's hot new puzzle-solving properties include Rhino Store Five, a collaborative entity of puzzle-pros from Perplex City's newest North American retailer. Together, they've racked up 2355 points in the past three days. Rikamaru is this week's second sharpest new player, with 2316 points from 84 solves in six days. Andyhall continues to lead this month's new players with 8044 points, but graduates into the Leaderboard proper tomorrow, leaving situp to lead the way with the tidy sum of 7292 points.

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# Brotherhood Prevails
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Serena Denies Engagement

PCAG star Serena Duncan has issued a vehement denial that she became engaged to recording mogul Helix Hesh just over a week ago. The statement reads, in part, "Helix and I are merely friends, and anyone who suggests there is more to it than that should mind his own business.

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Futures
By Madame Bianca, for the week of June 5

The Wave (May 11 - June 10)
A misunderstood conversation leaves you with a two-week obligation to work at one of the berry farms north of the Mazy. By the end of it, your fingers will be stained permanently red and you'll know about twenty new types of pie.

The Archer (June 11 - July 10)
You think you need a holiday, but trust me when I say your blood pressure simply can't tolerate the additional stress right now. You know, if I were you, I'd really see a doctor about those black spots in your vision. Soon.

The Half-filled Jug (July 11 - August 10)
Avoid loose garments this week. A personal breeze will follow you wherever you go, and if your garments are billowing in the wind, you'll look much puffier than you really ought. Not flattering, dumpling, and especially not on you.

The Dragon (August 11 - September 10)
A dreary weekend trickles into a dreary week, eh? Spice up your life a little, visit some of your old haunts, play some of your old games. Didn't you used to be more fun than this? It's not too late to go back.

The Three Balls (September 11 - October 10)
Cut it out with the weird diet, and especially the conversation about it. If there's anything more dull than someone who will only eat the right amino acids for his eye colour, it's someone who won't stop talking about how you should only eat the right amino acids for your eye colour.

The Dice (October 11 - November 10)
Excessive taking of unnecessary risks leads to personal injury. Not you, just someone in your vicinity; but still, it'll be the most interesting thing to happen to you this week, so there it is.

The Maze (November 11 - December 10)
Late this week, you will be horrified to discover you can no longer touch your toes. Take up some regular stretching routines, muffin. Wouldn't hurt you to do something a bit more active, as well, and get that blood pumping.

The Apple-Thief (December 11 - January 10)
As I wend to the shores I know not, as I list to the dirge, the voices of men and women wreck'd, as I inhale the impalpable breezes that set in upon me, as the ocean so mysterious rolls toward me closer and closer, I, too, but signify, at the utmost, a little wash'd-up drift, a few sands and dead leaves to gather, gather, and merge myself as part of the sands and drift.

The Hand (January 11 - February 10)
You will be betrayed by someone very close to you. Honestly, though, the signs were there all along, if you'd only bother to stop the navel-gazing long enough to notice them.

The Baby (February 11 - March 10)
An unusual alignment of stars fills you with an unusual ambition to take up crochet. Not that there's anything wrong with that. If you can't stifle the urge, though, I'd very strongly encourage you to keep it to yourself. Preferably in a locked closet.

The Eagle (March 11 - April 10)
Like Joya and Alejo, your love is not meant to be. The two of you simply aren't right for each other until you grow and change into better, less psychotic people. Shed a few tears if you must, sweet pea, but then let it lie.

The Spider (April 11 - May 10)
If your ancestors knew that all of their bone-crushing toil and struggle through unimaginably difficult times were going to culminate with you watching vids and eating crisps for dinner every night, they might've struggled a bit less hard, don't you think?

And remember, a new perspective can change everything.

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:12 pm

oliverkeers13
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As the discussion seems to be going on at the other thread, I suggest a Locky!

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