news feed; Wednesday, April 17th, 2012

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Wednesday, April 17th 2012

Weather Periods of rain tapering off to a few showers in the morning. High 11°C and a low of 7°C (52deg;F/45°F)

Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent

Morning sirens go off at 6:16am, and evening sirens are at 8:07pm.

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Cattle Crimes Crop Up
Adding a new angle on the recent wave of crime in the city, Sector 7 farmland was hit last evening in a bizarre attack that left fourteen cattle dead. According to an official statement released by the head rancher, it would appear that an hour before sirens an enormous wolf managed to break through the perimeter and attack the livestock. Staff rushed out to stop the beast, and were only able to force it out with the help of a force field generated by one of the ranch-hands. The wolf was seen fleeing towards the forest, but head rancher Randy Ortega chose not to let his men pursue out of greater concern for the Darkness.

"What were going to do? Just leave this huge [expletive] hole in our security so the Darkness could come kill more of our livestock? Forget it. We'll just put out a bounty on the [expletive] beast. I'll take my losses out of its hide."

While it is of yet unknown whether the appearance of this beast was the result of a power gone wrong or deliberate animal experimentation, experts at McKinley zoo agree that judging by the size of the paw prints at the scene, the wolf is expected to be between sixteen to eighteen feet tall and should be considered dangerous.

Anyone with information on the attack is encouraged to contact the farm directly, as their company owner will be posting a bounty this week.


- Violet Systems, with the cooperation of the Newcomer Political Party, invites both newcomers and locals alike to the first Newcomer Business Convention and Job Fair to be held on April 20 to 23, at the Newcomer Community Center. Featuring Newcomer-friendly businesses from all industries, the convention and job fair aims to help participants become familiar with the local business culture, as well as find inspiration from fellow newcomers who have found their calling on the island.

Businesses interested in exhibiting at the event can contact Violet Systems at NV #1356-51.

Letter to the Editor

Editor’s Note: This appeared in our inbox from an anonymous source this morning. Reprinted with no intent to encouraging vigilantism, simply to publish commentary from one of our readers, and provide insight and followup to yesterday’s story. We of the Independent Press willl continue to cooperate with SPPD investigations against acts of vandalism on private property.

Dearest Fleshy Citizens of Siren's Port and by proxy, the Editor,
Treaties are written to protect you from torture, war crimes, abuse at the hands of your captors... and yet every day in this very city, thousands of my brethren are punished for the mere crime of existing by thoughtless brutes who care only for what enjoyment they can get out of it. Fat and happy, you sit, gorging yourselves from the top of the food chain, paying no mind to the living things down below who must suffer at your whim.
Too long have petals been plucked and gardens left unwatered. Too long have branches been butchered and sawed away in the name of artificial beauty. Too many times have I watched you lord over those who have no power themselves, enslaving them to your contentment without a thought for them.
And, ladies and gentlemen of Siren's Port... that will change.
I am the man who will stand up and speak for the plants of the city. I am the man who will take my just revenge on those who murder, prune and mutilate beautiful young growths with no regard for their safety. I am the man you will now fear in the night, the shadow creeping up behind you to avenge your thoughtless treatment of a being that counted on you for survival.
I am your new gardener Siren's Port. And if you dare defy me, dare to wreck my beautiful brothers... you will be the next to be pruned.

- The Pink Flamingo

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( Non IC Cut I AM SO SORRY YOU GUYS )

eighth entry ( text )

[acclimatized]

[ john's having trouble keeping his temper in check this week. his patience all but ran out last night where, scarcely an hour into his shift, he'd started to hate everyone who came in after being injured in the darkness.

miraculously though, he managed to keep a lid on his temper and completed the shift without any incidents – they decided to pile up on him on the way back to the flat instead and, to crown it all, he was caught in the rain without an umbrella. fantastic. thoroughly worked up by the time he gets home, he starts writing an entry, venting his frustrations of the day. ]

Do you know what really gets on my nerves? Machines. It doesn't matter if they are the ones in the supermarket (which DO NOT SAVE PEOPLE TIME by the way!) or anywhere else in this damn city, they are all COMPLETELY USELESS!

All I wanted to do was get some cash out and buy some groceries, but the cash machine ate my bloody card. No actually, it shredded it to bits. Now I'm stuck without any money and the people at the bank are blaming ME for breaking their stupid machine!

They should take them all out and just dump them in a landfill. I can't be the only one who thinks this!

[voice]

[bigandbad]

[you've always wanted to talk with an aggravated, stressed out, lonely wolf, right? Right. In any case, the cattle Bigby gulped down last night seem to have settled enough for a post, and he has the good sense not to use his video while he's lounging half-clothed in his crappy apartment, surrounded by empty food containers and equally empty cigarette packs. His whiskey and scotch bottles are clean as a whistle. The only full things in the wolf's room are his ashtrays.

But this is voice, so you don't have to worry about that.]

Snow is gone. Wolf's case still isn't cleared yet. I need to move out of this rat hole.

There's your report for the week. Have a great fucking night.

Backdated to 1:30 this afternoon

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ It's 1:30 P.M. and William is just waking up. Yup. Mr. 5:30 wake up call has only now rolled out of bed. Perhaps he's fallen victim to this whole 7 sins business that's been going around? Well, a little sloth-like behaviour can't be too bad for the up-tight reaper!

The NV flickers on and William is seen, still looking rather groggy and still wearing his striped PJs (matching nightcap included!) He yawns loudly, covering his mouth with his hand. ]

Honestly, I believe this is the first time I have slept past noon in...

[ A pause, contemplating. ]

In ever, I suppose.

[ He gives another big, loud yawn, obviously still tired despite the extra sleep he got.

The NV is set down on the nearby coffee table and William is seen sitting on the couch and reaching for the TV remote. Grell had convinced William that they'd needed a TV when they moved into this new apartment - probably only because he associated one with playing Xbox at Keigo's. They'd never really used it though, especially not William.

But today is different. The shiny screen of the box is calling to him! William leans back into the soft cushions of the couch. The TV is turned on and you can hear the snippets of sound as William flicks through the channels. ]

I believe this is also the first time I have used the television. Honestly, I am not familiar with any of these modern shows.

[ He frowns at the screen. ]

Could someone perhaps suggest something?

[ Because, even if it's gonna be a lazy day, William T. Spears needs to be productive in his TV watching. And flicking through channels is not an effective solution! ]