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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: Sonico Super, Camus, Rose Tyler, Dray's lands in a puddle, Allen Walker, Jaune Arc, Ann Takamaki.

The following people have their newspaper placed neatly on their doorsteps: Dray Lyell, Gale Reinhardt, Theodore Satchel, Cad Bane, Koishi Kommeiji, Mayu, Inoue Orihime, Chiaki Nanami, Baldur, Takeru Takaishi, Konoka Konoe, Android 17, Android 18, Rapunzel.

Shi Yamato and Rin Thosaka get a paper thrown at them.]

The 'Love' Carousel

Genessia authorities reported the night of July 20th; a strange sight with the carousel in Genessia turned on when the park is closed. The culprits were identified as Rose Tyler and 'The Doctor', despite authorities attempts at a proper name for the so-called 'Doctor'.

The two were charged with indecent exposure and misdemeanor. Which includes; transpassing and starting up the ride after hours.

Despite the protest of 'having tickets'. Bail is set at 2000 redbills.

Picture Included In Article.

Nature Runs Wild

A Nature Mage attempting an experiment with a growth spell appears to have suffered an accident. The details of it aren’t entirely known, but the spell appears to have corrupted her and caused her to proclaim her rule over a certain section of the Fayren forest. Anyone that enters that section has been attacked and several have been killed.

The section that she has proclaimed hers appears to be slowly growing, leading people to wonder if it will ever stop. The Nature Mage has created various constructs in the forest that attack people. It appears to be a type of illusion magic as when a construct is defeated, it bursts into a pile of leaves. But investigators can't be too sure. They are still dangerous, however, and shouldn’t be underestimated by anyone venture into that part of the forest. The City Guard is organizing an operation to go into the forest to deal with her.

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.

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One claim per player every 3 days.

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1.) There are three brothers: Al, Ben, and Carl. Two of the three brothers are boxers. Here are some facts:

1. The shorter of Al and Ben is the older boxer.
2. The younger of Ben and Carl is the shorter boxer.
3. The taller of Al and Carl is the younger boxer.

Which brother is not a boxer?

Prize: Boxing lessons.

2.) There was once a college that offered a class on probability applied to the real world.

The class was relatively easy, but there was a catch. There were no homework assignments or tests, but there was a final exam that would have only one question on it.

When everyone received the test it was a blank sheet of paper with a solitary question on it: "What is risk?"

Most students were able to pass, but only one student received 100% for the class! Even stranger was that he only wrote down one word!

What did he write?

Prize: A hardback journal.

3.) In the following list, the words are out of order (the correct order is NOT alphabetical). Can you figure out the pattern and put them in the proper order?

A. Leaf
B. Part
C. Mitt
D. Corn
E. Saw

Prize: Tickets to the Genessia City Opera.

4.) What are the two missing numbers in the sequence below and why?

149
162
536
496
481
1??

Prize: A free bicycle.

5.)
In this teaser you must place a 3-letter word on the dashes to complete a word on the left and to begin another word with those letters on the right.

Example:

e a r _ _ _ m e = e a r T H Y/ T H Y m e

1. f e a t _ _ _ o i c = ?
2. c o u r _ _ _ n d a = ?
3. d i s p _ _ _ o v e r = ?
4. k e e _ _ _ s i s t = ?
5. r u n _ _ _ i c e = ?

Prize: Soft Serve Machine

6.) On front I'm there, for all to see
With "About!", a command I'm shouted loudly
With music I, may be something done
Though save me then as it's not much fun

My length questioned when feeling down
Unlikely asked of a clown
Time is short, how would I know?
In fact near me, time may show

Prize: A free pair of sandals and socks.

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


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Quick Overview Good relationships require effort and perseverance. Extended Overview Don't be afraid of criticism. Sure, some if of it will be negative or designed to hurt your feelings, but a lot of it will be helpful and give you some important things to think about. You can avoid criticism if you do nothing and say nothing, but that is clearly a very unfulfilling way to live. Instead, learn to sift through the criticisms that you receive with curiosity, picking out the helpful parts and discarding the rest. Career Overview Inform and educate. That's the best way to draw attention to the ideas that matter most.	Quick Overview A new adventure or escapade will give everyone something to talk about. Extended Overview On this side of the street, there are hopes and dreams. On the other side of the street, there are possibilities, adventures and achievements. The road represents our fears. On the opposite side of our fears are the things that we want to achieve. Crossing that road is never easy; stepping off the pavement and crossing to the other side can be daunting. You might choose to stay on the safe side, or you might look both ways and step on to the road and begin your journey to the other side. Which will it be today? Career Overview Boredom is inevitable in any job. There will always be periods of time where things slow down or tasks become too familiar and routine. Try to have some small side projects that you can pull out of your top draw when time seems to stand still, or spice up your routine with a little variation or a twist.	Quick Overview Despite your efforts, it may not be possible to spend time with a special person today. Extended Overview Sometimes we need to listen to our hearts and follow our intuition. If there is a thought in the back of your mind that you can't let go of, or a feeling that something just isn't quite right, it could be your intuition telling you to dig a little deeper. Follow that train of thought and see where it leads you. Something is troubling you; give yourself permission to investigate what that might be and alleviate your unease. Career Overview Don't undermine your own health and personal wellbeing by taking on too much too often.	Quick Overview An active young person will help you to see what is missing. Extended Overview You are destined to become the person that you decide to be. What are you waiting for? Decide who you want to be and go for it. The future is now and you must make the most of each moment. Career Overview It's not a good time to roll the dice and take a risky chance. Decisions need to be backed up by facts and research, not gut feelings.

Quick Overview You will find what you are looking for in an unlikely place. Extended Overview It's not about where you stand; it's about where you're moving to. Even people who are on the right track can get run over if they stand still for too long. Life is about movement; it is always changing, evolving, growing, developing and transforming. If you are not part of this flow, then you are in danger of stagnation. How will you get moving today? Career Overview If you want to strengthen something, you might need to revamp and restructure it a little.	Quick Overview Memories are wonderful things, but to dwell on unhappy events is unproductive. Extended Overview Refresh your thinking and brush away those negative thoughts. You've procrastinated over something for long enough and now it's time to step out into the sunlight and give that dream or idea some vitamin D and fresh air. Let it out, let it breathe, and let yourself get inspired to make it happen. Career Overview Arbitration and consultation might be the best way to handle and resolve a difficult situation.	Quick Overview A friend may ask for financial help, but you are not feeling charitable. Extended Overview The more we worry about tomorrow, the less we enjoy today. Yes, it's important to plan and prepare for the difficult tasks that lay ahead of us, but we shouldn't do this at the expense of living in the present. If your eyes are always firmly fixed on tomorrow, you may not see what is wonderful about today. It would be a terrible waste if you didn't take some time to appreciate what you have now and to enjoy what is happening in your life at this time. Don't spend your day lost in an imaginary prediction about the future; be mindful and live in the present. The future is now. Career Overview Don't undermine your own health and personal wellbeing by taking on too much too often.	Quick Overview The possibility of an overseas journey or holiday is strong. Extended Overview First of all, don't get greedy. Second of all, yes, you're being offered a smorgasbord of delights today. Third, remember the first point; take what you need, and perhaps a little extra for later, but don't overindulge. Career Overview Templates and cut 'n' paste will be your best friend. Don't reinvent the wheel if you don't have to.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Nova City Elementary: This Elementary School in Nova City is currently hiring Teachers and Teaching Assistants.

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

[ 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

Seven Swords - Three people have been killed, each with a sword sticking in their chest. Each sword has a roman numeral upon it, counting down from 7 (The first victim had the a sword with 7 on it in their chest, the second victim’s sword had 6 and the third had 5). A level 2 payment is being offered for the capture of this criminal.

Nova City

Hard Drive Harvest – Someone has been attacking androids and ripping out their hard drives from them. A level 2 payment is being offered for anyone that can capture the culprit.

Everglade

Tapped - A group of three vampires corned and drained three humans in an alleyway. This is the third time this has happened and the trio appear to be the culprits in those other two cases as well. A level 3 payment is being offered for their capture.

Fayren

The Mother Of Nature - A section of the Fayren Forest has been taken over by a mage who’s magic spell has gone awry. The City Guard requests anyone that is able to to go into the forest to deal with the mage, but first she must be found. Not only that, but she has created magical constructs that will attack anyone that gets there. She has three Guardian Constructs that anyone that heads into the forest might encounter as well on top of the other constructs that she has. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that goes with a level 3 payment being offered to anyone that brings her in so she can be fixed.

[ooc: There is no limit to the amount of characters that can take this bounty. The character(s) that Capture of the Nature Mage will be randomized for all who take the bounty in 24 hours. These same characters will also be randomized to encounter one of the Guardian Constructs instead. If you want to enter the randomization, please put so on your bounty claim form.

Grouping up is allowed, but only those listed on the bounty claim form once the randomization is complete will be eligible to encounter the Guardians on the Nature Mage themselves. So unless you group up before the results, you can't group up after they come through. However anyone can group up anytime to fight the random constructs.

Log here.]

Attleton

Wedding Disaster – Recently at a wedding, someone poisoned the cake and killed three guests. A level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can find the culprit.

Genessia City
July 29th - August 12th

Attleton
July 29th - August 12th

Everglade
July 29th - August 12th

Fayren
July 29th - August 12th

Nova City
July 29th - August 12th

[ OOC: Want to submit anything to the newspaper? Reply to the Submissions For The Next Paper thread 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 the Bounties Claim Thread 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. ]

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Type: Article
Title: WANTED
Info: Looking for friends: one duck, dog, girl, and boy. [ attachment included ] Very important friends! They are not on the phone contact list, but keep an eye out for them in case they show up!

Type: Article
Title: Thoughts on Genessia Life: Service Life by Takeru Takaishi
Info:
While one might go for the bigger and fancier jobs and are recognised for what they do. Does anyone really thank those who do the lower jobs? Like a simple cashier or bagger? They are paid less so people tend to pass them over for better jobs that earn more, which honestly I can understand. But has anyone ever said thank you to those who do these types of jobs for the work they do?

It might seem a little silly and coming from someone who has done this type of work in my time here I know what some people can be like. For example, a cashier or even a waiter or waitress can get the brunt of a customers dissatisfaction when it's not actually there fault in the first place. This can even go as far as threats of violence. Believe me. I've had this happen a good few times.

But I've always managed to keep smiling and try to deal with it and if the example I mentioned was to happen, I would make sure to call the police. Which people might say it's a dumb reason to call the police over, but really if someone is threatening to punch you, what else are you going to do? Sometimes just saying you are going to call them gets them to stop.

The cashier, waiter or waitress is the first face you see when at a cafe, restaurant or in a cashiers case when going to buy something like coffee or buying items. Always with a smile on their face even when they might be having a really bad day because they know they have to to make a customer happy and to make them come back.

Overall, they do a lot more than one might think and never really get told thank you for your hard work. Maybe next time you are getting a coffee, ordering food or buying something, maybe show a form of satisfaction that they are doing a good job. For all you know, it might make there day. Though in a waiters case, tips are usually the number one way.

Type: Article
Title: Demon Handling License now required in Attleton
Info:
Following an altercation involving an unnamed minor, Guardian Dante Sparda of Attleton has issued the need for a license for using any demon related magic or powers within Attleton. The tests for a license will be administered by the Guardian himself.

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

Which Bounty: The Mother Of Nature
Who: Leo
Additional Information: Fine with grouping, and definitely enter Leo in the randomization please.

Leo will encounters the Vine Horror. Please note that this encounter is specifically locked to them. They are free to group up to defeat the random minions, but taking down the Vine Horror is up to them.

Which Bounty: Tapped
Who: Angelique "Chrysalis" Sheeran, OPEN
Additional Information: This is a claim but there can be a log if anyone else is interested.

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