NEWSPAPER - BIWEEKLY EDITION

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[Did you subscribe to The Genessia Tribune? Did you even remotely wish you had a newspaper or some other form of media to refer to for news, weather, and current events? Then you're in luck! There's a paperboy riding through the streets of Genessia flinging newspapers onto doorsteps or, if you're unlucky, through your window. Even remote locations in the other cities will still get a paper if one of the residents ever wanted one. The Paperboy is just that dedicated.]

[And if you're one of the following people, and you happen to subscribe to the newspaper, the Paperboy may or may not have flung the newspaper through that person's window, at the person, and/or broke something in the area: Anna Sage, Kaguya Houraisan, Konoka Konoe, Rapunzel, Scott Summers, Enis Edrin, Rose Tyler, Koishi Komeiji.

The following people have their newspaper placed neatly on their doorsteps: Haru Okumura, Chiaki Nanami, Fai D. Flourite, Krista Leigh, Milton Dammers, Cassian Andor, Professor Augustine Sycamore, Ayame Sasaki, R. Dorothy Wayneright, Theodore Satchel, Blair, Kirika Yuumura, chaos, Aeslyn Blackrose, Rapunzel, Gale Reinhardt, Kazuya.]

[ATTACHED TO EVERY NEWSPAPER]

Movie Opportunities



A director in Nova City will be shooting the first movie in a trilogy of action movies that he's written. He has put out a casting call for anyone interested in being part of the film to audition. There are many roles that he needs filled and while he has his eyes on certain people for the leads, he has no idea about any of the other parts. It's been said that he is frustrated with that, but this is a common thing for him.

The movie hasn't been titled yet, but this particular director has put out some major blockbusters in the past. It is expected that these movies will just be another in a long line of that. This reporter is already looking forward to sitting in the front row of the theater when it comes out.



Hardware Fire

A Manufacturing Company in Genessia City erupted into flames this past Friday. At least two died in the fire with four being injured. Investigation into the crime says that no one was at fault and that there was some sort of malfunction in the machinery The company in question creates computer parts.

They had a high volume that they needed to create and something went wrong that sparked up the fire. The workers couldn’t react fast enough to stop it, causing the fire to spread. The owner of the company has stated that while the police have investigated and said no one was at fault, he is going to hire his own investigators to look deeper into the incident to make sure that is true.









The Puzzle Corner is a new section in the paper that gives its readers a chance to win prizes. There will be puzzles, brainteasers or the like listed below. Answering one will net you a prize. Only one puzzle can be solved per reader. (Just comment to the paper with your answer.)

1.) As the auditor for my local theme park, I noticed that on Saturday there were 4296 children and 2143 adults and the takings were £98,718.

However, on Sunday, there were 5146 children and 2807 adults and the takings were £122,570.

How much were the adults tickets and children's tickets?



Prize: 50 redbill gift certificate to Shoes, Shoes, Shoes in Nova City



2.) Here are some less well known proverbs. What is the missing word in each?

Loyalty is worth more than ==?==.
He that cannot pay in ==?== must pay in person.
Shameful ==?== is worse than shameful eating.
Don't say ==?== until you are asked.
Payment in advance is ==?== payment.

Prize: A free massage.


3.) Which name is missing from this sequence:

Richard ==?== Keith Graham Kevin James Matthew

Choose from: Simon Steve Bob Frank Gavin.


Prize: A giant stuffed animal



4.) They are three errers in this puzzle. What are they?


Prize: A chocolate giftbasket


5.) During a recent expedition, three intrepid adventurers were left stranded in the middle of the desert with only a crate full of apples.

During the night, Alan woke up and decided to hide his share of the apples and hid a third, then promptly fell asleep again.

Brian woke up shortly after and also decided to hide a third of the remaining apples and he also dozed back to sleep.

Finally, Charles woke up and seeing the others were asleep, took a third of what was left.

Of course none of the adventurers knew of the other's antics, so, in the morning, they shared the remaining apples, each receiving sixteen. How many apples were in the crate originally?


Prize: A coupon for a free large pizza.


6.)



Prize: Giftcard to Sexy Kat's Lingerie Shop

A new section in the paper that will probably only appear when the Horoscope writer isn't feeling lazy.

Quick Overview Ensure that your current task is complete before you move on to the next one. Extended Overview The most difficult thing in life is to get started; to act upon your desires. After that, it's your tenacity and persistence that will carry you forward. Passion and drive wax and wane; they fade in and fade out. But tenacity, stubbornness and persistence can carry you through those times when your passion dips. If it's something that you truly want, unleash your persistence and tenacity. Career Overview The emotional price of failure can be unpleasant, but you don't have to keep holding on to those feelings. Let them go and move forward.	Quick Overview What you have and what you want are in perfect harmony today. You need little else. Extended Overview Problems are everywhere. The moment that you solve one problem, a new problem appears. Don't despair, because the universe has a way of helping things to balance or work themselves out in the end. Stop thinking of them as problems and start labelling them as achievable challenges. That way, you can motivate yourself to tackle each challenge as it arises, rather than groaning with disappointment. Each challenge helps you to grow, get stronger, and be better than ever. Career Overview If stress is impacting on your work performance and your personal life, you need to find a way to deal with it before it gets worse.	Quick Overview A positive time for your health and wellbeing. Extended Overview We all learn at our own pace. Learning isn't a race. It's something that happens over time, moment by moment, building up like bricks in a wall. Don't punish yourself or become angry at yourself for not learning something quickly. Deep, meaningful learning takes time. Career Overview Difficult relationships at work can make your working life very uncomfortable or stressful. We all deal with conflict in different ways; some better than others. If things are getting out of hand, seek assistance or mediation from your superiors.	Quick Overview Your search for knowledge will lead you to interesting places today. Extended Overview The harder you work the luckier you get. It's ironic, but by working hard you begin to make new opportunities for yourself and put yourself in a better position. It may seem like luck to other people, but you know the truth; you worked hard to get yourself into a position where you are better connected, more knowledgeable, and ready to take on new opportunities. Career Overview People are often terrible when it comes to deadlines. If we are ahead, we'll often slow down to allow the task to fit the allotted time. If you can get it done quickly, do so. Don't dawdle if you don't have to.
Quick Overview Conserve your energy. You can't solve this problem quickly. Be patient. Extended Overview Happiness isn't about working yourself into an early grave so that you can buy things that you don't need in order to impress people that you don't know or like. Don't get caught up going round and round in a cycle of endless consumption. It won't bring you the happiness that you seek. It's just a distraction. Career Overview Find the people who love what you do; they're the ones who will support you and spread the word about how special you are.	Quick Overview You have a subtle way with words. Your quiet wisdom will calm a sticky situation. Extended Overview This is a time when small tasks and small steps throughout the day will make all the difference. Take this opportunity to get all of those small things done, all of those little jobs that you haven't completed yet, so that you can clear your mind and begin tomorrow with a fresh start. You will feel so much more productive once you have checked them off your list, and you will feel emotionally free to move forward and get on with other things. Career Overview Forging mutually beneficial alliances might help speed things up.	Quick Overview A loving person will make you feel very special. Extended Overview Every now and then we all feel the need to scream and rage and blame the world for our current situation. Once you've cooled down, take your first step towards a reasonable resolution by taking ownership of the problem. Career Overview You can't expect other people to defend your interests and advocate for your needs at work. You will need to advocate for yourself.	Quick Overview Once you see the situation for what it truly is, you can begin to plan your way out of it. Extended Overview You're spoilt for choice today. Life is a silver platter with a little sample of everything on it. Have a nibble here and a bite there. Enjoy your good fortune, but don't overindulge. Career Overview It's easy to dwell on the negatives, but it's far more productive and beneficial to focus on the positives.
Quick Overview People will enjoy your company today. There is a sense of calm and balance around you. Extended Overview A bad situation seems to be getting worse and you're not sure how to solve it. If you keep throwing money at the problem, you will find yourself running low on cash. You may have to face the fact that this problem can't be solved with more time, money, or effort. You may need to abandon it altogether or seek the support of more knowledgeable and experienced people. Career Overview Every offer is an opportunity; the challenge is knowing whether it's a good opportunity or a bad opportunity.	Quick Overview A warm and kind person will melt your heart. Extended Overview The world is an amazing place filled with wonderful and miraculous people, places and things. As you go through life, many things will catch your eye, but the truly happy people in this world only pursue those things which capture their hearts. Career Overview Don't offer praise, offer feedback instead. Praise is fleeting, whereas positive feedback is an opportunity to learn, grow and feel a sense of accomplishment.	Quick Overview Try to be reasonable. No one wants a war. Extended Overview Draw upon your inner strength and trust yourself at this time. Allow your heart and soul to rise up to meet any challenge that comes your way. Your inner strength is like an ocean, and you can dip your bucket into that ocean at any time. It's an endless sea of strength and a great source of personal power. Never forget that. Career Overview Don't apologise for things that you didn't do. They blocked your way; don't apologise. They bumped in to you; don't apologise. They made a mistake; don't apologise for them. Don't cultivate a timid reputation at work.	Quick Overview Concern and despair can make us lose sight of the finishing line. Extended Overview Try to improve the sense of happiness inside your home at this time, rather than trying to make your home more beautiful or liveable. It's the love that comes from within that will bring balance to your home or family life at this time, not the money that you spend on unnecessary home improvements. By focusing on relationships with your loved ones, you'll help to considerably lighten the tensions that have been building up over recent weeks. Career Overview Learn to say no. It's the most powerful word in your vocabulary.

Need a job? Check out a few jobs open right here in Genessia and its neighboring cities!


Genessia City Hospital: The Genessia City Hospital is currently hiring for the following positions. Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Administrator, Secretary, Receptionist.

Fortuna's Palace: A casino in Nova City is hiring for Bartenders, Cooks, Custodial/Maintenace, Game Dealers, Surveillance/Security Officers, Wait Staff. If interested contact Johnny Storm.

Pan's Grocery: This grocery store in Genessia City is hiring for Cashiers, Food Craft Specialists and Baggers.

Library: The Library in Genessia City are currently hiring Librarians and Librarian assistants!

The Dancing Donner: A pub in Fayren that is currently hiring for a Bartender.

Nova City Pool Emporium: Want a pool for your place or want a job working on pools then this is the place for you. They are currently looking for a Pool Architect and Pool Construction Workers.

[ OOC: ATTENTION! Please note that due to large volume of hiring positions, the ones advertised in the newspaper will rotate from now on unless the player specifically requests the position to be included in the newspaper. Thank you! Additionally, if a name is not listed, you do not need to contact anyone's player to apply for the job, simply comment the employment page. Any place of business with a name is owned by a character and you will need to plot your character's addition to the business with that character's player or have it in a thread. ]






A list of bounties being offered throughout all five cities. Generally only one bounty is offered per-paper for each city, but sometimes multiple bounties are offered. Help the community and get criminals off the street at the same time. Don't see anything that interests you below? Check your local BBB.


Genessia City

No Survivors - Several people have been murdered in Genessia City with a pattern being discovered to connect the victims. Apparently each victim has had a near death experience over the last year and was taken to the exact same hospital. The culprit is believed to have discovered their victims through the hospital. A level 3 payment is being offered to anyone that can capture them.



Nova City

Robowolf - A mechanized werewolf pack has claimed the lives of several people in Nova City. A level 3 bounty is being offered for anyone that can put an entire to their rampage.



Everglade

Going Bats - A necromantic experiment gone wrong has resulted in a giant mutated vampire bat. It has descended from the night sky and claimed several victims over the last few days. A level 3 payment is being offered to anyone that can bring in this creature.



Fayren

Frostbolt - A mage has been murdering people in Fayren by using ice based magic to freeze them to death. A level 2 payment is being offered for their capture.


Attleton

Pumpkins - A man dressed up in a black costume wearing a pumpkin on their head has attacked several people in the city. Though no one has been killed, but several have been severely injured. A level 2 payment is being offered for anyone that captures the culprit.







Genessia City
October 22nd - November 5th


Attleton
October 22nd - November 5th


Everglade
October 22nd - November 5th



Fayren
October 22nd - November 5th


Nova City
October 22nd - November 5th






[ OOC: Want to submit anything to the newspaper? Reply to this comment with the subject line as your title and include any information you want to be sure is in next Sunday's newspaper! This includes news, gossip, singles ads, business advertisements, job listings, bounties, and anything else you want in the newspaper.

FOR BOUNTIES: Reply to this comment with either a claim or a log (every 3 claims must include a log). Feel free to team up, or even fail to deliver the bounty. Please note that whoever goes after the bounty is in charge of writing the NPCs involved,but feel free to ask the mod for any tips if you like. First come first serve on claims unless you haven't turned in a log for every 3 bounties. ]

Comments

Submissions for the Next Paper!

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Have something to submit? Reply to this comment.


<b>Type:</b> Bounty or Article? <b>Title:</b> Title it <b>Info:</b> Write out either the bounty or article here.

[shortandsweet]

Type: Article
Title: The True Terror Comes!
Info:

Dentists in Everglade are on high alert after the entire city turned into sweet treats. With nothing left unscathed, residents had been left in a state of panic. That is, all but one particular group of residents. Dentists fear that children and those with a sweet tooth will soon be paying a visit to their local dentists, and they worry they may not be able to meet the demands. They ask residents to brush and floss regularly, and be vigilant against cavities.

Bounty Claims!

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Claim a bounty here! Remember: Every 3 claims must include a link to a log to be valid. Not sure if you need one? Check the Bounty tracker located at the end of the post.

Bounty Claim Form

<b>Which Bounty:</b> Which Bounty? <b>Who:</b> List what character(s) are taking the bounty. <b>Additional Information:</b> Anything else we should know?

[aurabble]

Which Bounty: No survivors
Who: Jaune Arc, I'm open to having someone join him.
Additional Information: I might put up a log if anyone else is interested.

[solar_flare]

Happy to pitch Yang (who bounty hunts for a living) or Orihime (who will feel responsible since she probably healed at least a few of those victims that were on the brink) to help out! Your choice!

[aurabble]

Whichever you prefer! He would trust Yang or it would be a good way for him to get acquainted with Orihime.

[solar_flare]

Let's go with Orihime, then. (That way he won't have to share the payment, since she wouldn't accept it.) And they can get his new team started!

[aurabble]

Sounds good! Jaune doesn't do it for the money with other incomes but yay new CR!

[massdistraction]

Which Bounty: Going Bats
Who: Tanya Labayne
Additional Information: Ace demon hunter on the case. Someone can tag along if they want though.

[wassup_persona]

Which Bounty: Robowolf
Who: Ryuji Sakamoto; I'm up for one or two others coming along!
Additional Information: I'm putting up a prompt for this in his catchall log if someone else is joining -- otherwise this will be handwaved!

[helghasten]

Sure, I'll have Radec come along for the ride.

[solar_flare]

Which Bounty: Pumpkins
Who: Yang Xiao Long
Additional Information: Logged!

[specialist_snowflake]

Which Bounty: Frostbolt (Fayren)
Who: Winter Schnee
Additional Information: This is a tentative claim. If someone else wants to take care of the situation before November 3rd (Friday), she'll defer to them. However, if the mage is still running loose, she'll take care of the matter personally. An open log will go up in that case.

[vicious_slice]

Metal ended up joining in on this bounty, and as discussed with Winter's mun, took the credit for it.

The log is here.

Puzzle Corner

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#4

[leekspins]

1. They = there
2. Errers = errors
3. There were only two errors, not three. Which is sort of a paradox!

#5

[solar_flare]

243 apples, right? No idea how they didn't realize so many of them up and disappeared in the middle of the night.

[Look, she wants that pizza.]

#6

[youfool]

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[koishi_komeiji]

And Koishi was just minding her own business in the garden when she was hit in the head out of nowhere with a newspaper. She lost her balance, landing face first in the grass.

"H-Hey! That wasn't very nice! You're not getting a tip this time!"

And now Koishi was pouting.