news feed; Monday, October 8th 2012

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Monday, October 8th 2012

Weather Sunny and Clear. High 22°C and a low of 7°C (72°F 45°F)

Current Moon Phase: Last Quarter

Morning sirens go off at 7:28am, and evening sirens are at 6:31pm.

Today is Thanksgiving and in observance of the holiday, schools, government buildings, and many places of business are closed. There’s a popular AGI Panthers vs. SERO Seahawks game playing at Grant Stadium, televised through the early afternoon.

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- Angry Birds on Thanksgiving?
They may not be exploding in rage, but they're exploding in people's ovens! Police are investigating a few cases of exploding turducken where after the Thanksgiving delight has been put into the oven, the bird explodes in a mess inside the unfortunate customer's oven. Many people are infuriated if not anxious to buy turkeys for their Thanksgiving dinners, let alone turducken, but local supermarkets and butchers are assuring the public that their birds won't go bang on Thanksgiving day. It seems the incidents were isolated and the reason why the birds exploded has yet to be explained. Police are attributing it to a few employees with too much time on their hands and urge people not to worry.

Thankful for Turkey Basters
Today, a new to-be mom has something other than turkey dinners to be thankful for. After having seen countless doctors and numerous specialists, Melissa Bearring said that all it really took in the end was a well aimed shot from a turkey baster to find herself pregnant. After trying for years, the young woman will finally have the baby she's always wanted to. Needless to say, Melissa is ecstatic.

Forget fertility clinics, they're a waste of money, she's told local reporters. All one needs is a good old fashioned turkey baster and a mirror. In response to this, doctors encourage women who wish to have children to not follow Melissa's lead and seek proper medical advice from professionals if they are experiencing trouble having children. There is no way to know, however, if the rise in turkey baster sales can be attributed to Melissa's preaching or simply a natural result of Thanksgiving meals.

Yelling for Yams
Riots broke out yesterday when customers couldn't purchase yams and sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving. The supply clearly had not met the demand and police were called in to suppress the rowdy, unhappy customers. No one was hurt in the riots, although a few windows were shattered in the process. Rioters will find themselves being prosecuted accordingly.
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forty first dance | video;

[motioned]

I bet I'm not the only one who's glad that's over. [A giggle.]

And just in time for Thanksgiving, too! My first one. It smells really amazing in here already, too. Since we didn't have any turkeys, especially not any exploding—

[But she stops that train of thought, because she's just going to get more frantic and awkward. As usual.]

I'm really excited, though. I think it's important to have stuff like this. I mean, there's a lot to be thankful for. N-Not that we shouldn't be thankful every day! But maybe a special day for it is good, too.

It'll be my first Halloween here in a few weeks too. I know you're supposed to dress up and give out candy to little kids, but I don't really know much about it other than that. It doesn't seem very fun, just sitting in your house in a costume, I guess. I'm probably missing something, though.

17th Letter; video

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[It's late morning, and Franz is rather fetching in a gray three-piece suit. It appears he's stopped in the kitchen for a moment. It's a pleasant scene, nearly as put-together as a magazine scene.]

Maybe I'm just in a bit of a strange mood, but, I want to know - what are you thankful for?

I'm thankful that we, as Newcomers, have each other. And I invite any of you who've just turned up on this dreadful island to please feel free to ask me anything you'd like about life here. I'm sort of an expert.

[Franz looks thoughtful, and then amused.]

I suppose I'm also thankful that I got all of my shopping done ahead of time.

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[p3rebel]

 Uh... Hello? Is this thing on?

[Phoebe taps the screen curiously]

Uh - if anyone can see this - uh...  I might be a bit lost.

[This is what happens when you use spells to take you to the future and end up being burned at the stake. Having recovered from her initial shock and discomfort somewhat, Phoebe's manner is back to her more jovial self.]

Which way is the exit? I need to get home, like, NOW or my sisters are gonna start panicking. And you do not want to see Prue in a panic - believe me!

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[whitefeathered]

Really glad that's over. 'S bad enough when my office is full of giggling girls. Somehow giggling guys talking about how they're wearing thongs underneath their pants is worse.

[Aoko used to giggle something like that too, once upon a time. Now she just looks quiet, eyes flicking briefly away from camera.]

. . . Think I missed my birthday. It feels weird . . . but 'm not sure how old I am any more anyway. Or if I'll even be that old when I go back.

Somehow, after that, it doesn't matter as much.

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[the_dead_pool2]

Well, hello there lads and gentleman. I'm sure you are glad the family jewels are back in their proper places, and that seeing them makes you have all sorts of happy faces. And so a number I learned in the caribbean, a few of you might be familiar with it.

( Its a song very dear to the heart of men )