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NEWSPAPER - BIWEEKLY EDITION
[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: Thea Queen, Rip Van Winkle, Zaveid, Katara, Terra Brandford, Dove Eden, Eliot Durant, Tatlyn.
The following people have their newspaper placed neatly on their doorsteps: Emerald Sustrai, Mercury Black, Gale Reinhardt, Mey-Rin, Navi, Levi, Kirika Yuumura, Cad Bane, Mayu Nozaki, Nora Valkyrie, Chiaki Nanami, Sync, Konoka Konoe, Setsuna Sakurazaki, Takeru Takaishi, Theodore Satchel, Rapunzel.
Garrus Vakarian gets a paper thrown at him.]
Park Remodeled
The Novs City park is going to be renovated later this week. Plans to do so have been on the docket for a while now and they are just getting underway. Things being added to the park are new trees, a playground, fish into the pond, and more robot groundskeepers. None of this should interfere with the general public going out and enjoying the park.
The fountain in the center of the park is being remodeled as well as the old one has been damaged over time and started to look really run down. Areas that will be worked on that day will be marked off so the public knows not to venture there. The entire process is expected to last at most a week
Pranked
A small number of Werewolves and a small number of Vampires seem to have been the target of a magical prank. The small group of Vampires were made to dress like Clowns and perform on a city street. Meanwhile, a small group of Werewolves were made to play fetch, each one taking a turn throwing the ball while the other retrieved it. It seems to have been a targeted prank.
No one from either group can seem to remember why they did what they did and all seemed to have varying levels of annoyance because of the matter. There is some speculation that a magic user could be behind the prank but there doesn’t appear to be any evidence to corroborate it.
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.) If you have a helium filled balloon in a closed car, and you go around corner.
Will the balloon swing into or out of the corner?
Prize: Manicure set.
2.) Below are safari animals, however, each letter has been replaced by its position in the alphabet, but the spaces between the resulting numbers has been removed.
For example, DOG = 4-15-7 = 4157.
What are the safari animals?
18891415
3181531549125
79181665
38552018
12515161184
89161615
512516811420
2216611215
1291514
Prize: Gift card to "Sandwiches R Us".
3.) If Fred the Squirrel can find one nut in 15 minutes and Jane the Squirrel can find one nut in 12 minutes.
How many whole nuts will they accumulate in a day if they work together.
Bearing in mind their daughter, Teresa, takes 20 minutes to eat a nut and she eats all day long!
Prize: Passes to the Genessia City Zoo.
4.) What is the smallest integer, which, when multiplied by 7 gives a number consisting of only 6's?
Prize: An inflatable pool.
5.) Below you will find 15 well-known seven letter words, with only their endings remaining.
Can you determine the words?
....nst
....nip
....fth
....rno
....dox
....sil
....nac
....iem
....arb
....ior
....bey
....van
....ipt
....dth
....nox
Prize: A standing lamp.
6.) I was walking down Mulberry Lane,
I met a man doing the same.
He tipped his hat and drew his cane,
And in this rhyme I said his name.
What was the man's name?
Prize: Tin of various types of popcorn.
A section in the paper that will probably only appear when the Horoscope writer isn't feeling lazy.
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Money may come from a surprising source. It won't fill your bank account, but every little bit helps.Quick Overview
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We all need adventures in life, but it's also nice to have adventures in our work. Do something that is both productive and out of the ordinary.Career Overview |
Travel is a strong possibility at this time, particularly in relation to family or work.Quick Overview
People often say that successful people are lucky because they were in the right place at the right time. There is some truth to this; there is always a moment in a successful person's life where they can honestly say that they got lucky and received a golden opportunity. However, successful people are always trying to put themselves in those situations by showing up and positioning themselves close to the action. By being there, they actually increase the likelihood of being in the right place at the right time. It's not a secret, it's just hard work and networking. If you're always in the wrong place at the wrong time, start showing up in the right places and, eventually, one of those moments will be the right time and your golden opportunity will arise.Extended Overview
A weakened passion can be revitalised. Feed your passion and watch it grow and strengthen.Career Overview |
A special person gives you the freedom to be yourself and share your feelings.Quick Overview
You have the tenacity and the persistence. All you need now is to act and get started. Getting started is the most difficult part. Once you begin, your tenacity and persistence will carry you forward.Extended Overview
Start each day by knowing that some things will go wrong. If you expect failure, you won't be emotionally crippled by it. Learn from it and then let it go.Career Overview |
Your search for knowledge will lead you to interesting places today.Quick Overview
There really isn't any such thing as quality time. We keep hearing that we should be spending quality time with our loved ones and friends. It's simply not true. You can't force quality time, you can't manufacture it, and every moment you spend with people can't be filled with insanely high levels of joy and happiness. Sometimes, you just have to wash the dishes together or do the gardening, or break a sweat and help someone shift their furniture to their new apartment. It's not about looking for quality time, it's about spending time, any time, with the people that matter to you and being a part of their lives.Extended Overview
Everyone has bad days. Don't judge them too harshly. Let them bounce back tomorrow.Career Overview |
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A romantic moment in an unexpected place leaves you feeling breathless.Quick Overview
Life always presents us with new challenges. Just when you thought it was safe to relax, along comes yet another problem for you to deal with. The secret is to handle each new challenge as it comes. Don't despair, and don't let yourself feel overwhelmed. You're doing fine.Extended Overview
It's easier to ignore a deadline that you have set yourself than one that has been set by someone else.Career Overview |
Your charm and grace is attracting a lot of attention.Quick Overview
Don't rinse and repeat the same mistakes twice. When you wash away the mistakes of the day, make sure that you learn from them so that they are less likely to happen again. It's a simple thing to analyse where you went wrong, but it's a powerful tool. Use it daily.Extended Overview
If you have a strong presence on social media, or you have your own website, it's a good idea to ensure that you curate what gets posted. Potential employers might Google you.Career Overview |
A new opportunity, one that you didn't expect, will bring joy and curiosity.Quick Overview
Pick up your spade and dig your way out. That is the key message today. It won't be easy, and you're not happy with the mess that you've been left with, but there isn't really another alternative at this time. If you can't get help from others, be prepared to sweat and strain just a little in order to get to where you need to go.Extended Overview
Arbitration and consultation might be the best way to handle and resolve a difficult situation.Career Overview |
Use your motivation skills to get people moving.Quick Overview
The wind is blowing in one direction, but you want to sail in the opposite direction. You can't make the wind change directions; you can't battle against nature and expect it to conform to your will. You need to be the one who is flexible and clever about how you negotiate the oceans of life. Don't try to shift the wind; instead, shift your sails, take advantage of wind by zig zagging or tacking in the direction that you really want to go. Your progress might be slow, but it's still progress.Extended Overview
It doesn't matter where you went to school. What matters is that you sell yourself and demonstrate that you are capable.Career Overview |
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Surprising news may arrive in an unexpected manner.Quick Overview
If you have suffered recently, don't ignore your own pain. It is okay to mourn for your loss and to take refuge in the comfort of friends and loved ones. Tomorrow will be a bright new day. The next sunrise will bring new hope.Extended Overview
If you need inspiration, look at what other people in your industry are doing. It might trigger an idea, or help you to reinvigorate a current project.Career Overview |
You give your help freely, and you do it with love.Quick Overview
It may take all of your wisdom to understand and investigate an interesting opportunity today. The thing that you desire most will not be offered to you at this time; instead, you will be offered something else in its place. Don't be too quick to judge. Be wise and evaluate the offer before you reject it out of hand. Consider its value and future potential. If the offer turns out to be too unrealistic, or doesn't fit your plans at all, then patience and determination will help to ease any feelings of frustration.Extended Overview
Smart people audit their skills and aptitudes and use this knowledge to enhance their area of expertise. Don't spread yourself too thin by trying to improve all of your weaknesses. It's often better to improve what you can already do so that you become an expert in that area.Career Overview |
A surprise gift will warm your heart. How can you return the favour?Quick Overview
If anger is a fire that burns and rages, compassion and love are the gentle flow of water that can extinguish those flames and bring you closer to peace. When you douse a fire with water, it takes time for the embers to stop burning and for the smoke to dissipate; but once the smoke clears, you'll feel better and more in control. Calming yourself will also help to prevent you from getting angry and burning important bridges that you may need to cross in the future.Extended Overview
It's a Google world, and potential employers now routinely search for information on job applicants online. If you have a strong presence online, make sure that you curate what you post and control the message you're putting out there about who you are.Career Overview |
A close friend will help enlighten you and put you on a new path.Quick Overview
Don't let your commitments control every aspect of your life. You need to do something for your spirit each and every day, and that means finding ways to integrate your pleasures in life with your commitments. If you don't find a comfortable balance, you'll feel as if you're a slave to everything and everyone.Extended Overview
Job security is one of the leading causes of stress. Being uncertain about your future can place additional pressure on your health. Seek some assurances from your employer or look around for work that is more permanent or reliable.Career Overview |
Need a job? Check out a few jobs open right here in Genessia and its neighboring cities!
Fortuna's Palace: A casino in Nova City is hiring for Bartenders, Cooks, Custodial/Maintenance, Game Dealers, Surveillance/Security Officers, Pitboss, Head of Security, Wait Staff. If interested contact Johnny Storm.
Attleton Elementary: This Elementary School is currently hiring teachers for every subject.
The Dancing Donner: A pub in Fayren that is currently hiring for a Bartender.
Library: The Library in Genessia City are currently hiring Librarians and Librarian assistants!
Hamete Strip Mall: is always looking for some part time Store Sale Clerks, so why not set up a store and have a ball in the strip mall.
Aster Technologies: Aster Tech in Nova City is currently hiring for the following positions. R&D Division Manager, Engineers, Software Programmers, Shop Clerks.
Under The Sun: A Business in Fayren specializing in retrieving herbs and monster hunting. Hiring for Beast Hunters, Herb Hunters. If interested, contact Sun Wukong.
[ 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
Taken Away - A girl was kidnapped from a local club while partying with her seven friends. A level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can find her and bring her kidnapper to justice.
Nova City
Three's Company - Three robotic bears are malfunctioning and are attacking anyone with blonde hair. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that can deactivate and return them.
[ooc: Three people can take this bounty. A claim only gets a character 1 robot bear.]
Everglade
Ribbit - A man has been cursed into the form of a frog. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that can bring the one that cursed him to justice.
Fayren
Locked Away - A mage has trapped a girl inside of a tower with a confinement spell. A level 1 payment is being offered to bring to mage to justice so he can remove the spell.
Attleton
Sleeping Foodie - A woman had her food poisoned and has since fallen into a coma. A level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can capture the one responsible.
Genessia City
April 8th - April 22nd
Attleton
April 8th - April 22nd
Everglade
April 8th - April 22nd
Fayren
April 8th - April 22nd
Nova City
April 8th - April 22nd
[ 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. ]
Submissions for the Next Paper!
Bounty Claims!
Bounty Claim Form
no subject
Who: Gale Reinhardt
Additional Information: you do something involving clubs, chances are you get a Gale. Even if the club in question isn't one of his.
no subject
no subject
no subject
Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Ted, Open
Additional Information: Must be logged! I'm considering having Ted fail this one for accidentally breaking it, or not even meaning to *go* on a bounty when he's attacked. For poops and giggles.
no subject
Who: Rapunzel and open
Additional Information: May be logged, but frying pans are a plus weapon wise. Embrace the frying pan.
no subject
Take a blonde vampire with you!
no subject
Who: Namur
Additional Information: Gonna make a post for this one because shapeshifting shenanigans XD
no subject
Who: Nephenee Knight
Additional Information: May be logged, but unsure due to life being a butt.
Also the bounty claim page link is broken.
Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Genjo Sanzo
The Puzzle Corner
#6
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#6
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#3
So 144 nuts.
no subject
#3
Fred finds 4/hour, Jane finds 5/hour, and their daughter eats 3/hour, so the total per hour is 6. 6 x 24 = 144 in a day.
Re: #3
#6
Re: #6
#1
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Crocodile
Giraffe
Cheetah
Leopard
Hippo
Elephant
Buffalo
Lion
Tipping