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thepull_modsFriday, September 14th 2012
Weather Sunny and Clear. High 21°C and a low of 12°C (70°F 48°F)
Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Morning sirens go off at 6:53am, and evening sirens are at 7:22pm.
BREAKING NEWS
9:37 AM - Farmers were met with a rude awakening this morning when at least half of their electronic equipment went haywire. Tractors began running backwards, and more than a few workers were caught in a shower of old refuse when the manure spreader decided to fling its contents in an uncontrolled fashion.
12:15 PM - The SPPD’s phones were practically ringing off the hook today as traffic piles up continue to be an issue in every Sector. Today, they’re concentrated most notably in Sector 2. The area within a one mile radius of SERO’s Tower has been generally unaffected thus far, which has raised suspicions amongst many who err on the side of AGI or neutrality.
1:20 PM - Supermarkets across the city reported a strange phenomenon this afternoon. Every item in stores keep ringing up as 99 cents. The line-ups have backed up tremendously as cashiers have been forced to look up every item and ring them up manually.
3:36 PM - The SPPD received a call from the owner of Zipz Arcade today regarding a strange incident as well as a possible lead into the identity of the culprit behind these technological shenanigans. Though the arcade itself wasn’t damage in any way, the lights did start to flash bizarre colors, and those immersed within in virtual reality games all reported seeing a “strange samurai” with the ability to fly, perform martial arts with great precision and skill, and wield dual laser blades. He apparently issued a challenge to each and every gamer: “Fight me, if you dare.” Thus far, no one has beaten the mysterious intruder, but there have been attempts to isolate his signal and discovered where he’s broadcasting from.
- The Siren’s Port City Slamfest Kicks Off with a Bang!
The Siren’s Port City Slamfest kicked off on TV on Wednesday night with a round-up of the previous weekend’s preliminaries, and certainly no one could accuse it of being boring, with an hour and a half of non-stop action, drama and tears. By the end of the qualifiers the pool of talented and spectacular fighters had been whittled down to eight finalists, among them four newcomers- a fact readily noted, with some viewers suggesting that producers are trying to manufacture a Locals vs. Newcomers motif for the proceedings.
But even without the politics, there promises to be plenty of tension to keep emotional stakes high: already there seem to be rivalries developing between contestants and tensions beginning to emerge. Controversy seems to be developing around newcomer fighter Claire Stanfield, who last year was arrested on suspicion of the infamous subway murders. Things seemed to have started when fellow contestant Seth Taylor was quoted as saying, backstage, that it was “a damn disgrace, letting criminals compete”. The Slamfest committee have stated only that Stanfield was ultimately released and all charges dropped, and that they welcome all competitors regardless of background.
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Weather Sunny and Clear. High 21°C and a low of 12°C (70°F 48°F)
Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Morning sirens go off at 6:53am, and evening sirens are at 7:22pm.
BREAKING NEWS
9:37 AM - Farmers were met with a rude awakening this morning when at least half of their electronic equipment went haywire. Tractors began running backwards, and more than a few workers were caught in a shower of old refuse when the manure spreader decided to fling its contents in an uncontrolled fashion.
12:15 PM - The SPPD’s phones were practically ringing off the hook today as traffic piles up continue to be an issue in every Sector. Today, they’re concentrated most notably in Sector 2. The area within a one mile radius of SERO’s Tower has been generally unaffected thus far, which has raised suspicions amongst many who err on the side of AGI or neutrality.
1:20 PM - Supermarkets across the city reported a strange phenomenon this afternoon. Every item in stores keep ringing up as 99 cents. The line-ups have backed up tremendously as cashiers have been forced to look up every item and ring them up manually.
3:36 PM - The SPPD received a call from the owner of Zipz Arcade today regarding a strange incident as well as a possible lead into the identity of the culprit behind these technological shenanigans. Though the arcade itself wasn’t damage in any way, the lights did start to flash bizarre colors, and those immersed within in virtual reality games all reported seeing a “strange samurai” with the ability to fly, perform martial arts with great precision and skill, and wield dual laser blades. He apparently issued a challenge to each and every gamer: “Fight me, if you dare.” Thus far, no one has beaten the mysterious intruder, but there have been attempts to isolate his signal and discovered where he’s broadcasting from.
- The Siren’s Port City Slamfest Kicks Off with a Bang!
The Siren’s Port City Slamfest kicked off on TV on Wednesday night with a round-up of the previous weekend’s preliminaries, and certainly no one could accuse it of being boring, with an hour and a half of non-stop action, drama and tears. By the end of the qualifiers the pool of talented and spectacular fighters had been whittled down to eight finalists, among them four newcomers- a fact readily noted, with some viewers suggesting that producers are trying to manufacture a Locals vs. Newcomers motif for the proceedings.
But even without the politics, there promises to be plenty of tension to keep emotional stakes high: already there seem to be rivalries developing between contestants and tensions beginning to emerge. Controversy seems to be developing around newcomer fighter Claire Stanfield, who last year was arrested on suspicion of the infamous subway murders. Things seemed to have started when fellow contestant Seth Taylor was quoted as saying, backstage, that it was “a damn disgrace, letting criminals compete”. The Slamfest committee have stated only that Stanfield was ultimately released and all charges dropped, and that they welcome all competitors regardless of background.
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