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: Haru Okumura, Emerald Sustrai, Akira Kurusu, Mayu Nozaki, Konoka Konoe, Lilith Mallory, Xassian Andor, Super Sonico, Sakuya Izayoi.

The following people have their newspaper placed neatly on their doorsteps: Cad Bane, Theodore Satchel, Deadpool, Gale Reinhardt, Professor Sycamore, Ayame Sasaki, Soma Cruz, chaos, Yukiko Amagi, Fai D. Flourite, Chiaki Nanami.]










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Recently reelected Guardian of Genessia City David Haller announced that Police Substations are in the process of being constructed throughout Genessia City. This is done to better help response time when they are called to deal with a crime where as in the past they could be delayed if they didn’t have any one in that particular area.

To accompany that, he also announced that a line of MMU (Mobile Medical Units) have been commissioned to help the response time of medical care. Not only that, but new clinics are in the process of being constructed as well throughout Genessia City.



Lavender Star

Lavender Star is recalling all BL-056 models of their Android line. There has been an undisclosed defect that has been detected in them and they are strong urging anyone with that model to return them to the nearest store. That model will be replaced with the BL-057 model, which is one that has only recently released.

It’s essentially a free upgrade to anyone that has been using that model of this popular line. The owner of the company, Hux Williams has started that he knows it is an inconvenience to all of their valued customers and that’s why they are handing out the free upgrades.



Fallen Guard

Tragedy struck at the White Catacombs as the guild known as Ravenguard suffered massive losses in a surprise attack. Alwin Vajyre, the leader if Ravenguard was reportedly among those slain in the attack. We say reportedly, because upon visiting the site, no bodies were found. However there was a massive amount of damage done to the training grounds as well as a lot of spilled blood.

The few that survived the attack say they aren't sure who it was that attacked them. All they remember being able to make out was men in red robes before everything became chaotic. The survivors had become trapped under rubble as explosions rocked the place.

They were only rescued when members of the Arcane Knights showed up to use the training grounds during their designated time. Their guild hall in Fayren didn't remain untouched as items and tomes from their protect vault are reported to be missing by the survivors.

The Arcane Knights have taken the lead of protecting what is left of Ravenguard, though it is all likely to be absorbed into the guild itself.







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.) At dawn on Monday a snail fell into a bucket that was 12 inches deep.

During the day it climbed up 3 inches, however, during the night it fell back 2 inches.

On what day did the snail finally manage to climb out of the bucket?

Prize: Cooking lessons.



2.)





Prize: Puzzle Corner Trophy, Level 2 Payment, 500 Redbill Gift Certificates to the Nova City and Genessia.

3.) My mother purchased 100 pounds of potatoes last week, which I knew to be exactly 99% water.

After a week, drying in the sun, they had dried a little to become only 98% water.

What was the total weight of the potatoes now?


Prize: A restaurant coupon book.



4.) Assign every letter of the alphabet its numerical value: A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on, up to Z=26.

Can you find a common 6 letter word which has a total over 115? For example WIZARD = 23 + 9 + 26 + 1 + 18 + 4 = 81.


Prize: Giftcard to the Genessia Movie Theater


5.) At a recent motorsport gathering, four proud owners were grouped together around the blue Ferrari, discussing their gleaming sports cars.

Alan was overheard bragging about his brand new silver Mercedes.

Mr Smith went to great lengths to explain to Brian, the virtues of his blue Ferrari.

Mr Wilshaw and David occasionally made eye contact.

Mr Richards showed everyone a recent photo of his red Rolls Royce.

Mr Stone listened intently while Charles went on about his green Corvette.

Who owns which car?


Prize: A cookie dough giftbasket.

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

Quick Overview Despite your success, you still have time for those who are less fortunate. Extended 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. Career Overview Make sure that your resume focuses on matching your experience and skills to the job that you are applying for. You're not selling your personality, you're demonstrating your suitability for the job.	Quick Overview The simple things in life will bring you joy and comfort today. Don't dismiss them. Be mindful of them, and they will reward you. Extended Overview Something didn't go quite as planned and you're disappointed. The good news, however, is that someone is trying to be the rainbow in your cloudy day. They're offering their support in the best way that they know how, and they're trying to lift you up just a little, but you just don't seem to notice. Open your eyes, lift your mind out of the cloudy fog of frustration and disappointment, and look for the rainbow. Lean on them a little and you'll feel better. They want to help; let them. Career Overview Don't undermine your own health and personal wellbeing by taking on too much too often.	Quick Overview Family matters will be at the forefront of your mind. Extended Overview It's important that we make peace with our past and with the problems that we are experiencing in the present. We need to accept the situation before we can act on it. If we live in denial, or anger, we may not be allowing ourselves an opportunity to think clearly and logically about how best to cope and move forward. Acceptance is not about giving up; it's about acknowledging the truth of a situation so that we can deal with it effectively. Career 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.	Quick Overview Memories are wonderful things, but do not dwell on the past. Plan for tomorrow, live for today. Extended Overview Yes, it was very unexpected, and you're not very impressed at all. It wasn't what you wanted to hear, and it wasn't something that you wanted to deal with. Isn't life frustrating sometimes? Just when you thought it was safe to put your feet up, relax, and forget about some old problems, they spring up again and force you to deal with them. Stay positive. You've got plenty of experience with this sort of thing, and you'll soon be back on track. The universe isn't going to let you fall down. Career Overview Mentors are not always right. You need to think critically about their advice, not just accept it blindly.
Quick Overview You are deep in concentration at this time, searching the depths of your heart and mind. Extended Overview Sometimes we have to pretend to lose in order to win. Play your cards close to your chest, so that when others think that they have gained the upper hand or a significant advantage over you, you'll secretly have an ace up your sleeve. They don't need to know that you got exactly what you wanted; let them gloat and parade around like champions, unaware that you are the one who actually benefited the most. You got what you wanted, and that's all that matters. Career Overview You can't see round corners, you can only predict what might be there when finally look. Prepare as best you can.	Quick Overview There is always something to look forward to. Today is no exception. What secrets will you discover? Extended Overview When you're down, the only thing to do is get up again and keep moving forward. The world is always moving forward; moving forward is life's natural momentum. It's perpetual. Change is a natural part of our lives. At this time, you need to remember that you're not actually standing still. Life is a river, and even though it sometimes feels as if we are not moving, the current is actually carrying us forward. Career Overview It's important to know what our aptitudes are as that we can find our niche in the world.	Quick Overview A relationship, friendship, or partnership will be tested. Extended Overview When children are learning to walk or ride a bike, they don't give up just because they fail and fall over. They are eager to keep trying and each failure gives them feedback about how to do it better next time. As an adult, we often react to failure with fear and tell ourselves that we should give up. Try to be more like a child who learns from mistakes and keeps trying until they master something new. Career Overview A lack of role clarity, where you don't know what is expected of you, is a leading cause of job dissatisfaction and stress. Seek clarity as soon as possible.	Quick Overview Focus on fixing your own life before you begin helping others with theirs. Physician, heal thyself. Extended Overview Deep down in your heart, you know how you wish to proceed today. Your strong ideals will be your guide. Trust and faith will help to strengthen your decisions. Others may see your decisions as foolish, but they are not walking in your shoes. Faith requires awareness, not blindness; this is a lesson that you have learned before, and will not soon forget. Career Overview It pays to be polite. You never know how important that person might be to your future success.
Quick Overview A desire to protect what you have will strengthen your resolve. Extended Overview Thoreau once said that we should move with confidence in the direction of our dreams and begin to live the life that we have imagined. These are powerful words. Let them guide you at this time. Don't hold yourself back. What's stopping you? Move that roadblock out of the way and take action. Career Overview Don't contribute to the epidemic of pointless meetings. If it can be handled by email or a quick conversation, do it.	Quick Overview If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Resist the temptation to leap forward without looking carefully first. Dig a little deeper. Extended Overview Now that you have discovered what will be happening over the next few weeks, you're not so sure that you want to take part in it. Still, you have made it this far, and this journey, while hard work, isn't a particularly long one in the scheme of things. If you really want the benefits that completing this journey can bring, then you will just have to put aside these negative feelings and keep going. Career Overview If you don't get that promotion, or you find yourself in a situation where you don't get what you want, don't hold on to the anguish for too long. Grieve briefly and move on quickly.	Quick Overview Cosmic energy is favourable to your efforts. The universe wants you to succeed. Extended Overview Don't waste your time with thoughts that take you round and round in circles. Make a decision and move on. All of this wasted time is better spent being productive. Career 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.	Quick Overview Spending time with loved ones will energise and inspire you at this time. Extended Overview Everyone seems to love it except for you. You keep wondering if there is something wrong with them. Why would they flip over this? And now you're beginning to wonder if there's something wrong with you for not liking it. Relax, everyone has their own tastes and interests. You only have two options: look a little deeper and try to see what they see, or simply shrug it off and stop worrying about it. Besides, a new fad will come along soon enough and they'll soon flip out over that instead. Career Overview If you find yourself applying for a job that you're not completely qualified for, don't highlight this in the cover letter. Let them find it out in your resume. This way, you've at least given yourself a chance to be noticed and scrutinised. You never know. It's worth a try.

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


Garden Bistro: The Garden Bistro is currently hiring for the following positions. Wait Staff, Hosts.

Bright Sky Diner: A 1930s feeling diner in Genessia City. They are currently hiring Wait Staff and Hosts.

Over The Moon: A shop in Fayren is looking to hire Sales, Clerks, Butchers, Medicine Makers, Green House Attendants, and a Manager. If interested, contact Sun Wukong.

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.

Bright Sky Diner: A 1930s feeling diner in Genessia City. They are currently hiring Wait Staff and Hosts.

CCC Company: A construction, carpentry and cleaning company in Attleton. They are currently hiring Construction Workers, Carpenters and Mai

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

[ 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

Cruel and Unusual - People have been found bound and tortured to death in their homes. A level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can find the culprit.

Phantasmic Killer: A now-confirmed serial has been on a rampage for several weeks now. Most murders happen in Genessia city at night. Individuals are usually alone in a public place and are killed with a blade. Despite numerous deaths there have been very few witnesses, the only leads being the killer is likely female, wears a skirt, and has red eyes. Level 2 payment for completing this bounty. If interested, contact sakuya_izayoi.

Nova City

Harvester - A man in Nova City has been harvesting alien organs to implant in humans that want them. A level 2 bounty is being offered to anyone that can capture him.

Everglade

Vampire Hunter – Someone in Everglade has taken to hunting vampires. It appears that that capture them and once captured, they forcibly remove their fangs before executing them. The fangs of the vampires haven’t been recovered. A level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can capture the criminal.

Fayren

Rain Of Lightning – Someone presumed to be a mage has been striking people down in Fayren with random bolts of lightning. When hit by the bolt, the person is killed instantly and with no warning or clue to who is responsible, a level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can solve this mystery and capture the culprit.

Attleton

Knockout - Several people have found themselves suddenly unconscious after a powerful blow to the head while walking home at night. When they wake, all of their possessions are gone. A level 1 payment is being offered to anyone that can capture the culprit.







Genessia City
July 16th - July 30th



Attleton
July 16th - July 30th



Everglade
July 16th - July 30th



Fayren
July 16th - July 30th



Nova City
July 16th - July 30th







[ 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. ]

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Correct!