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• All the Earth Deserves the Thanks of All of Perplex City
  

  OPINION/EDITORIAL

  Much has been made in our pages and elsewhere of Andy Darley, the hero who found and returned the Receda Cube. We at the Sentinel share in the jubilation, for we, too, are Perplexians, and we are as overjoyed as the rest of the city to have the Cube restored to its rightful position in the Academy Museum. There are times when our shield of journalistic impartiality is meaningless.

• View from Earth:
  On the Journey
  

  By DANIEL LYON

  So, it's been over three long years since the Receda Cube came from your world to ours, and the hunt is finally over. And what a hunt it's been. I think I speak for the majority of Earth's Cube hunters when I say that it's been an amazing experience.

• View from Earth:
  After the End
  

  By THE THUSQED TEAM

  Like many Earth-based Cube Hunters, we have watched and worked to find the Cube. Indeed, most Cube Hunters have probably been extremely engrossed in Perplex City affairs. And yet, now that the Cube has been found, what happens?

• A Note for the Sentinel's Earth Contributors
  

  At this jubilant and celebratory point in relations between Perplex City and the people of Earth, the Sentinel would particularly like to offer our sincere gratitude and praise to all who have contributed to our View from Earth column and our Letters to the Editor page.

• Academy Plans to Bring Receda Cube Home
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  The Academy Master, Sente Kiteway, announced today that the Academy has devised a method to open a small portal between Perplex City and Earth in order to retrieve the Receda Cube. The Cube is currently being held under heavy guard on Earth, in the London offices of Mind Candy.

• Sentinel Exclusive
  Iona Interviews
  Violet Kiteway
  

  In this third and final part of our exclusive Sentinel interview, Violet Kiteway answers questions submitted over the past several days by our readership.

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  Not to sound bitter about it, but given the kind of deceptions necessary over the past few years, (starting with, for instance, claiming to be unable to reach the Academy on the night of the theft) what else have we been misled about? What do we or have we known as fact that was simply not true?

  Justin Peeples

  Thanks for your question, Justin. I have tried to be as honest as I could, within the bounds of trying to keep myself, Kurt and my family safe.

• Pair to Receive Award for Foiling Third Power
  

  By GARIMA KING

  The City Council today announced it would be awarding Violet Kiteway and Kurt McAllister with the rare Perplex City Silver Solve for their roles in preventing the militant terrorist group, the Third Power, from acquiring the Receda Cube. Council Leader Nathan Earlywine gave prepared remarks at the announcement.

• Sentinel Exclusive
  Iona Interviews
  Violet Kiteway:
  "I Was Wrong"
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Kiteway smiles as she recounts her conversations with puzzle scribe Kurt McAllister about her suspicions over a plot to steal the Cube. She clearly thinks of McAllister with a great deal of affection, but my attempts to probe a little deeper into the nature of their relationship are met with a brick wall.

  "We're friends," she says, "that's all it is. He's a really good and wonderful friend. Although... well, I must say that everything that's happened has just emphasised for me what a truly amazing friend he is. There aren't many like him. I don't know if there are any like him, really."

• Council Speaks on Cube, Third Power
  

  By JOHN CORMORAN

  The Office of the Council today issued a final report on the secret group calling itself the Third Power, finding that the group has been rendered harmless. The report recommends the police detective Helena Frye be awarded a citation for her "immense contributions" toward finding the Third Power and bringing them to justice.

• Sentinel Exclusive
  Iona Interviews
  Violet Kiteway:
  "I Stole the Cube"
  

  By IONA RODIE

  It may be the story of the century, but Violet Kiteway looks remarkably cool as she confirms the rumour that has been circulating in the Sentinel offices, and around the city, for the past 24 hours.

  "Yes," she says, "I stole the Cube."

  I'd been prepared for her to say this, and had written a list of questions to ask her. But, in the face of this bald statement I am momentarily silenced. Kiteway smirks, stands up and offers me a coffee, "as I'm making."

  But why did she steal it?

  "Thereby," she replies, "hangs a tale."

• Receda Cube Found on Earth
  

  BREAKING NEWS

  Just a few weeks past the third anniversary of the Receda Cube's theft, the Cube has been found on Earth. Mind Candy has confirmed that the Cube has been located and been turned over to them by one Andy Darley, from Feltham, Middlesex, in the United Kingdom.

• Cahill Confesses,
  Sente Sprung
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway was released from prison earlier today as the PCAG has withdraw all charges against him. His freedom came because the former PCAG champion, Ryan Cahill, has issued a full confession detailing his use of drugs to reach his first championship title in 267. All charges against Kiteway have been dropped.

• View from Earth:
  Bring Season Two
  

  By AFFY PERSON

  Regarding the feelings of Xavier Kettering and the others who don't care for impending arrival of the second season, I have to ask them how else they plan on getting the word out to Earth's residents regarding the missing Receda Cube.

• 6 Killed in Deadly Police Raid on Point
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  A police raid on Ascendancy Point killed six people, left at least three injured, and interrupted power to hundreds of residents and business. The operation was led by Detective Helena Frye as part of an independent group of specialists targeting the so-called Third Power, a secret organisation which Frye says may have been involved with the theft of the Receda Cube three years ago.

• Joya Announces New Album in Spring
  

  By ROLAND GERBERA

  Pop diva Joya has announced that she has completed studio work for her next album, Deeper. Early reviewers say the album features the "more mature and passionate" sound promised in the early days of recording.

• Fistfight in Crowd Ends Ooze Performance
  

  By JOYCE HARRINGTON

  Up-and-coming band The Ooze had their performance at The Gnarly Fox ended abruptly last night when the crowd began fighting. The standing-room-only show erupted into violence when additional fans tried to push inside.

• No Reason For Second Season, Say Commentators
  

  By LAUREN SINCLAIR

  With the data link to Earth reopened, leaderboard followers here in Perplex City eagerly flocked to examine the latest changes to Earth's premier puzzle contest - only to find that things remained much the same.

• Academy Students Wage Epic Annual Snowball Battle
  

  By ANTONY CLAPHAM

  The Academy had its annual snowball championship this weekend, with the Languages department emerging victorious for the first time since 240. "This is a proud day for us," said Languages Senior Fellow Estelle Sedgewick. "The honour of our victory will be the brightest gem in the crown of my tenure as senior fellow."

• Academy Security 'Sievelike,' Says Expert
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  Academy Master Sente Kiteway has been arrested on the Academy grounds on the very night of the third anniversary of the Receda Cube's theft. This, then, seems like a good time to reflect upon the status of the missing Cube, the state of security at the Academy, and the measured deliberations of the Academy Oversight Committee.

• Kiteway Arrested at PCAG Victor's Ball
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Academy Master Sente Kiteway was arrested during the Victor's Ball late last night, witnesses say. Speculation on the scene ran rampant, with many believing that Kiteway was being arrested for playing some part in the theft of the Receda Cube three years ago, or for war crimes related to the Lancewood revelations last fall.

• Earlywine Reversal: Earth Data Link Opened by City Council
  

  By JOHN CORMORAN

  In a surprising reversal of policy, the City Council has reopened the data link to Earth effective immediately. The Council called it the first step in a "renewed and concerted effort to retrieve the Receda Cube quickly."

• Champaign Takes the PCAG Championship
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  PCAG prodigy Myra Champaign defeated Serena Duncan to take the PCAG championship last night. The 16-year-old player has become the second-youngest champion on record in the modern era of the games, following only Monday Garrett in 232. Champaign was stunned by her victory, repeating "I don't believe it," over and over, before rushing over to embrace her father, Klaus Lowrie. Once she calmed, she described the win as "the best moment of my life."

• Earth Link Infiltrated, Academy Says
  

  By GARIMA KING

  The data link with Earth has been infiltrated and subverted by an unknown party, according to Academy security experts Henrik Tanner and Garnet Reed. According to Tanner, "It is clear that some communication has been happening without authorisation, and for some time. ... We fear that this communication has been going on at least since the [executive] order [NE-3309] went into effect, and possibly even quite a bit longer."

• Sentinel Scrapes Barrel for Fresh Trivia
  

  By LAUREN SINCLAIR

  More than 50,000 puzzlers are now participating in Earth's puzzle Leaderboard, it was announced last week. The 50,000th player to join the competition appears to be Sashka57.

• Kiteway Implicated in PCAG Drug Fraud Investigation
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Sources in the PCAG say that Academy Master Sente Kiteway may soon be facing charges of fraud for allegedly aiding PCAG champion Ryan Cahill in avoiding drug testing shortly before his 267 win, and possibly again last year.

• Cahill, Duncan Resume Battle for PCAG Lead
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  PCAG star Serena Duncan has retaken the lead in the championship tournament after weeks of trailing arch-rival Ryan Cahill and top competitor Alma Finnegan.

• Brotherhood Reports Record Participation Going into Restitution
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  The Brotherhood of the Six has announced that it is no longer accepting new participants for its annual Restitution of the Cube celebration at its Old Town temple. According to Sister April Flynnt, the Brotherhood has received a record-breaking response for the traditional three days of meditation and reflection.

• Height, Area of Solved Cards Very Large
  

  By LAUREN SINCLAIR

  Precisely 767,772 puzzlecards had been solved as the Sentinel went to press earlier today. Stacked one atop the other, these would reach 307m into the air, higher than the Chrysler Building in Earth's New York, for example.

• Hesh, Duncan Happy Together Again
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Record mogul Helix Hesh and his sometime companion, former PCAG champion and hot contender Serena Duncan, are rumoured to have reconciled after a very public series of spats in recent days.

• Kiteway, Committee Butting Heads
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Academy insiders have said that the Academy Oversight Committee is not making friends with Academy Master Sente Kiteway in its first days of investigation. The committee, formed by Council Leader Nathan Earlywine's Executive Order NE-3309, is charged with investigating Kiteway's governance of the Academy and its affairs after his involvement in a government-toppling scandal over illicit and illegal research.

• Finnegan Overtakes Leaders in Overall Standings
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  PCAG veteran Alma Finnegan has taken the lead in the standings for the first time with her brilliantly executed win over Oliver Pohele in yesterday's match. Pohele is not in danger of being eliminated during this fourth round of knockout matches as his score to date is well over the cutoff, but it has left him shaken.

• Oversight Committee Members Appointed
  

  By GARIMA KING

  The City Council has approved the appointment of the nine members of its new Academy Oversight Committee after two weeks of wrangling and negotiation.

• Earth Leaders Push Past 25 Million Points
  

  By LAUREN SINCLAIR

  It's out with the old and with the new this week on Earth's "puzzle leaderboard," as the combined efforts of 48,000 participants pushed the accumulative point total above the 25 million mark.

• Earlywine Planning to Appoint Academy Oversight Committee
  

  By JOHN CORMORAN

  Newly elected City Council Leader Nathan Earlywine has announced a plan whereby the council will appoint a nine-member committee to oversee the Academy. "It is clear that under the administration of [Academy] Master [Sente] Kiteway, the Academy has lost its way," Earlywine said. "It is my hope that the reintroduction of transparency to the highest levels of the Academy will restore the public's trust in the Academy and in the City Council."

• Brotherhood Maintains Plan for Restitution
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  The Brotherhood of the Six announced today that it is still planning to hold its traditional Restitution of the Cube festival at the winter solstice, quieting the rumours to the contrary that have sprung up in recent weeks.

• View From Earth:
  Food and Lifestyle
  

  By SARAH HUNT

  In the last two years, we have learnt a lot about Perplex City, but we have never really learnt about the types of food Perplex City eats. It has always been in the back of my mind: "What is their regional food?" Stoke-on-Trent and neighbouring areas have chips and gravy and Scotland has haggis and other such regional foods.

• Earth Answers Often Stunningly Wrong
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Earth's shambolic hoi polloi of would-be puzzle champions moved a step closer to imploding under the gravitational forces of their own breathtaking stupidity yesterday, as they continued to guess wildly at hideously implausible solutions, causing experts to strike a comparison between their futile, wrongheaded spasms of illogic and a rabble of drunk, blindfolded zombies.

• Earth Link Locked Down by Executive Order
  

  By JOHN CORMORAN

  Newly minted Council Leader Nathan Earlywine issued a security lockdown of the Earth-Perplex City data link today, one of his first steps in his term. Executive Order NE-3309 provides for use of the link to be heavily restricted, and beginning at 5:30pm today, all traffic destined to go through the link will be screened for potentially dangerous or subversive material.

• Earlywine Wins Leader Post, Scott Retains Seat on Council
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Nathan Earlywine won the Council Leader post in yesterday's election by a 3% margin, replacing Camryn Scott after she failed a vote of confidence under the Yancy Clause on Monday. Scott won her district, however, and has retained a seat on the City Council, despite the brewing scandal over Academy experimentation into dangerous wartime technologies. Voter turnout reached a record high, with fully 92% of eligible voters casting a ballot.

• Economy Shaken by Sentinel Revelations
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  Businesses and homes across Perplex City have fallen into disarray following the Sentinel's exclusive investigation into corruption at the highest levels of power.

• Scott Fails Vote of Confidence, Election Moved Up
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Council Leader Camryn Scott received a stunning vote of no confidence late yesterday afternoon following an all-day closed session of the City Council. As a result, the upcoming election for Council Leader has been moved forward and will now take place on Wednesday, 18 October.

• City Grows Dimmer on Leaderboard Stars
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Following a recent resurgence of leaderboard fever in Perplex City, Perplexian attitudes to the Earth puzzle contest have cooled to permafrost levels this week, following the denouncement of Earth's cultural mores by Nathan Earlywine.

• Academy, Scott Implicated in Human Trials of Wartime Tech
  

  By IONA RODIE

  The Academy has been conducting experiments in illegal technologies resulting in loss of human life in a little-known war-era city called Viendenbourg, according to information provided to the Sentinel by the daughters of Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway. Among the documentation provided was evidence that strongly suggests a budget request for the program was approved by Council Leader Camryn Scott herself.

• Foundering Duncan Eager for Rematch
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Former PCAG champion Serena Duncan told the press on Wednesday afternoon that she is looking forward to a rematch with reigning champion Ryan Cahill at the end of this season. "It was a fluke he beat me last year," said Duncan.

• View from Earth: Political Posturing
  

  By NIKKI SLADE

  Earlywine's recent proclamation against the people of Earth has brought about any number of reactions in those of the community who have been watching these pre-election shenanigans with, indeed, as much zeal as their Perplexian counterparts.

• Earlywine Denounces 'Culture of Earth Admiration'
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Would-be Council Leader and sitting Council Member Nathan Earlywine issued a scathing denunciation of the widespread Perplexian fascination with all things related to Earth in a string of media appearances over the weekend. "Why do we hold these violent and valueless civilisations in such high esteem?" he asked in a breakfast keynote address to the Silent Heralds Club on Saturday. He also made similar comments at a press dinner and in interviews with a number of media outlets.

• Board Leaders Sway Linguistic Habits
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  As the weight of solved cards rapidly approaches the four-ton mark, reports of a wave of leaderboard-oriented slang has inexplicably swept through the halls of the Perplex City Academy in recent weeks. Louis Church, a junior researcher in the Social Sciences department, has been documenting this fresh linguistic phenomenon for his latest paper.

• Casino Gambler Flushed with Success
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  A fortunate gambler at Casino Recor almost brought the house down Wednesday, when she won two bonuses each worth 10 million lecks within an hour.

• View from Earth: Earlywine in Disfavour
  

  By SCOTT MYERS

  The overall sentiment of Earth, regarding the Perplex City Council election, is a general malaise and lack of interest. However, one thing most people agree on, as assessed in an ongoing survey over the past 3 months: Nathan Earlywine is foolish and ill advised.

• Mind Candy Releases Stones Game on Earth
  

  By CHO KAPLAN

  The Perplex City Academy's Earth-based contacts, Mind Candy, have released a version of the classic game Stone Chase on Earth, available for sale now at online retailer Firebox. The game has caused a growing buzz in the board gaming community for months now, with a pre-release version winning the prestigious Academy Game of the Year Award just last week.

• Rookies Resurgent In Puzzdaq Attack
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Leaderboard followers here in Perplex City are adding spice to the competition by speculating on the progress of the newest entrants to the fray. Puzzling pundit Lorimer Asquith recently launched the Puzzdaq key service, allowing users to stake points on the fortunes of Earth's puzzle prodigies in the hope that they'll eventually ascend to the leaderboard's upper echelons.

• Scott Not Sweating Election, Insiders Say
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Close advisors say that Council Leader Camryn Scott is unconcerned with the ground Council Member Nathan Earlywine has gained recently in his bid to wrest the executive City Council position from her.

• KT Weds in Seaside Lighting Ceremony
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Roll for Damage bassist Keenan Thoreau wed his longtime companion Ripley Wayans in a dawn Lighting of the Way ceremony on Alchemy Beach. The small ceremony was attended primarily by close friends and relatives. According to the Reconstructionist officiant, known only as "Sister Jaina," Thoreau and Wayans spent the preceding night on the beach in meditation; they were joined shortly before sunrise by their guests, and the day was celebrated by a surprisingly quiet breakfast on a pavilion overlooking the bay.

• ManleyM Dominates Ranks as Most Erroneous Player
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Information revealed exclusively to the Sentinel by Earth-based agency Mind Candy has put an interesting new spin on the leaderboard competition.

• Prominent Author Ejected from Museum
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Award-winning author Skip Applebaum and his entourage were ejected from the Maitland Museum late last evening, authorities say, for "rowdiness and disrupting the experience of other patrons."

• Thrills on Leaderboard Decrease in Volume
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  It's been a week of exhilarating action on the leaderboard as "everything remains much the same," according to PCAG analyst Samara Jones. "Let's hope the PCAG here in Perplex City heats up soon!"

• PCAG Season Warms Up, Albeit Slowly
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  As the second-round knockout tournament comes to a close this week, the Perplex City Academy Games are finally starting to attract the city's interest. Ticket sales to early matches have suffered through a slump this year, a trend that some are blaming on poor marketing. But other analysts say the early knockouts have simply returned to their baseline interest levels.

• View from Earth:
  On Dudeney
  

  By DAN CLARK

  Only in the last couple of years have we become aware of the existence of Perplex City and your world. Perplex City Academy scholars and historians have had an upper hand in this regard.

• Earlywine Blasts Scott
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Nathan Earlywine, Council Member and candidate for the Council Leader post, blasted the current policies of sitting leader Camryn Scott today in one of his hallmark open-air public forums, this one in Key Square.

• Guilty Jumper Cites Extreme Puzzling as Motivation
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Stunt enthusiast Raoul Benton was convicted last week on charges of trespassing and public endangerment for his May thrill-seeking jump from Ascendancy Point. During the trial, Benton revealed that he was a part of an extreme puzzling community, which seeks personal bragging rights based on the ability to solve puzzles under extreme duress.

• Tally Makes Comeback To Lead Her Board
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Former leaderboard champion Tally has staged a resurgent comeback to regain what many consider to be her "rightful" place top the Earth Leaderboard. Her ascent has been more relaxed than that of her arch-rival, Oliverkeers13, but no less dramatic.

• View from Earth: Technology in Youth
  

  By PAUL WILLIAMS

  Our world is a rapidly changing one. Not only naturally, but also artificially. Ever since the first computer back in 80BC (The Antikythera Mechanism) up to the very latest multi-core home computer systems, using machinery to automate everyday tasks has become commonplace in our world.

• Exacache Releases Third-Gen Janet AI
  

  By CHO KAPLAN

  Exacache Software today announced the release of Janet Three, the next generation of the company's popular business-use artificial intelligence software.

• PCAG Investigating Championship Substance Abuse
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Perplex City Academy Games insiders have told the Sentinel under condition of anonymity that a serious investigation is underway regarding the illicit use of cognitive enhancement during the final three weeks of championship play over the last four years. "Some new evidence has recently come to light," said the source.

• Wave Length Closed During Repairs
  

  By FOSTER LIDDELL

  A segment of Wave Length was closed for three hours yesterday afternoon as emergency crews scrambled to repair a damaged traffic signal. The signal lost function unexpectedly at around 1:45pm.

• View from Earth:
  The Great Wen
  

  By LAURA E. HALL

  Earth's 19th century radical politician and journalist William Cobbett referred to the city of London as "The Great Wen", comparing it to "an abnormal growth or a cyst protruding from a surface especially of the skin" due to the city's rapid growth in size and changes in its disposition.

• Academy Issues Denial of Involvement with Portal, Blackout
  

  By IONA RODIE

  The Academy has issued a formal denial of any involvement in the alleged creation of a wormhole to Earth and the ensuing power blackout that occurred a few weeks ago. A statement on the Academy site flatly denies that the events were related to Academy projects or personnel.

• Arbitrary Rivalries Create New, Fresh Leaderboard Drama
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  With the top of the leaderboard beginning to settle with the redemption of oliverkeers13, attention has moved to some of the lesser-known rivalries on the Perplex City leaderboard.

• Finlay Arrested, Charged
  

  By ROBERTO GOODWIN

  Sometime political candidate and prominent businessman Douglass Finlay has been taken into police custody and charged with influence peddling, invasion of privacy, and illegally acquiring unfair and unethical information to influence an electoral race, police say.

• Academy Secrecy Harms City, Council Must Intervene Now
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  Over a week ago, a terrible blackout struck the city unexpectedly. At the same time, the data link Perplex City enjoys to Earth was severed, and a backup data link was activated thanks only to the quick action of Cube hunters on Earth. Our city has waited patiently for explanations and apologies from Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway, but none have been forthcoming.

• OK13 Unlucky for Some
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  It took almost three weeks, and cost the Dream Team Fan Club half its membership, but the doubters have been silenced today -- Oliverkeers13 is once again top of the leaderboard, following a five-and-a-half hour rampage of card solving.

• Finlay Abandons Race Amid Spying Rumours
  

  By ROBERTO GOODWIN

  After weeks of speculation as to the status of Finlay's quiet campaign office, erstwhile council candidate Douglass Finlay officially withdrew his candidacy today. "I still maintain that the allegations against me are categorically untrue," he said.

• 40,000 Cube Hunters
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  It's been another week of blistering activity on the leaderboard as the shockwaves of the Wave 4 launch continue to ripple through the ranks. The stats should speak for themselves: Overall, the total competitor count now exceeds 40,000, setting a new milestone for Mind Candy, the Academy, and the Cube-hunting collective on Earth.

• City Loses Power, Data Connection to Earth Lost for 2 Days
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Power was lost to a huge swathe of the southern and eastern parts of the city and the data link to Earth was severed on Thursday in what various sources are calling an act of sabotage or criminal negligence on the part of the Academy. Power was lost in the entire area south of Polygon Park, as well as all along the coast as far north as Frigate Parade. Earthologists were concerned the loss of the data link would be irretrievable.

• View from Earth: Long Distance Friendship
  

  By RACHEL WILD

  Aiding the search for the Cube has many motivations for the people of Earth. Obviously the £100,000/$200,000 reward money is quite a big one. The opportunity to be doing the right thing and help others in need is another.

• Wave 4 Brings About Anticipated Reshuffle
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  It's been a week of explosive action as the release of Wave 4 has separated the traditional leading posse, deposed the former leaders, and ushered in a new hierarchy in their place. On July 31, Wave 4 cards became available to solve, and the response was massive and immediate. Domroberts commenced proceedings with #160 Fingerprints just three seconds after the system went online.

• Fisherman Begins 90-Day Vigil to Protest Council Policies
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Fisherman and sculptor Leo Banatu began a planned 90-day vigil in Key Square Sunday morning, in protest of the City Council's foreign policy moves in recent months including a loosening of paperwork requirements for foreign tourists and its hospitality toward a delegation from Xia-Hifa. During the vigil he will consume only clear fluids as an act of spiritual cleansing, he said.

• Doctor Arrested for Records Tampering
  

  By JARED CHERRYWOOD

  Ng General Hospital doctor Reynold Yumin was arrested late Tuesday evening at his home on charged of falsifying patient records to conceal evidence of misconduct and criminal negligence on his part.

• Wave 4 Anticipation Running High, Launch Today
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Fans of Earth's puzzle-solving Leaderboard are abuzz today, with Wave 4 cards becoming eligible to solve right around press time. Casinos and office pools alike throughout Perplex City are giddy with anticipation of the massive reshuffling expected.

• Scribe Anna Heath Found Murdered in Catacombs
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Anna Heath of the Academy was found murdered late on Friday in the catacombs near the Brotherhood of the Six temple in the Old Town, not far from her home. Heath, who was a puzzle scribe on the Cube Retrieval Team at the Academy, as well as a Fellow in Ancient Languages, was discovered by a friend and a colleague taking part in the volunteer search that began when she was reported missing by her family on Thursday.

• AQSYS Denied for Weather Researchers
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Harrison Jones, team leader for the AQSYS project, said early this morning that cost-cutting measures proposed by Council Member Nathan Earlywine last week could be even more disastrous for the scientists that rely on the program than previously thought.

• View from Earth: Mad, Bad & Dangerous?
  

  By MYF

  I read with interest the report detailing the conclusion of the Kaplan trial. I work at a secure hospital in England, and although I am not a member of the medical profession, I take an interest in stories relating to mental health care, and the history of asylums in Britain.

• Xia-Hifa Sending Unprecedented Delegation
  

  By GARIMA KING

  The City Council issued a joint statement today announcing that a delegation from Xia-Hifa will arrive later in the week for diplomatic talks. The delegation will be led by Ambassador Tao-Mei Quhifa, a highly-ranked advisor to the Xia-Hifan government. According to the announcement, the delegation is arriving to discuss the possibility of allowing Xia-Hifa to establish a permanent embassy within central Perplex City, as well as a reciprocal embassy in Xia-Hifa.

• Earlywine Presses Advantage in Debate
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Monday night inaugurated the series of debates among candidates for City Council. This first debate was between the four candidates who have declared for the Council Leader seat: Incumbent Council Leader Camryn Scott, Council Member Nathan Earlywine, troubled political neophyte Douglass Finlay, and long-time maverick Shannon Powell.

• View from Earth: Compete or Collaborate
  

  By JAMIE DEMPSTER

  "Keep that which you value close; Better to be vigilant than to rely upon the kindness of strangers."

• Wave 4 Rumours Confirmed by MC
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Last week's rumours surrounding the imminent release of Wave 4 were confirmed exclusively for the Sentinel earlier today. Paul McCormick, Fearsome Emperor Of Card Production and Mind Candy spokesperson, said: "Yes, it's the 31st. OK? Good." There is no evidence, as yet, that he was speaking under duress.

• AQSYS Program Too Bloated, Needs Cutting, Says Earlywine
  

  By JOHN CORMORAN

  Scientists working on the AQSYS project have entered into heated debate with the City Council regarding the future of the sensor network, and whether it has evolved too far beyond its originally intended purpose. Harrison Jones, the project's current team leader, says that the election year pressure on the City Council has led to proposed budget cuts that would "seriously damage the science this program does to help every single Perplexian."

• Iona Interviews...
  Adrian Hon
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Adrian Hon, part of the legendary Mind Candy team, is often a newsmaker, but despite repeated requests from the Sentinel, has always turned down requests for interviews -- until now.

• Kaplan Verdict Issued
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  The arson trial of Malcolm and Spencer Kaplan came to a dramatic conclusion this afternoon when both brothers were found innocent of all charges on the grounds of insanity. The pair will be remanded to a secure psychiatric hospital for treatment of their violent impulses.

• Wave 4 Release Rumoured As Academy Leaks Like Sieve
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The fourth wave of Mind Candy's puzzle cards are set for release within the month, a source within the Perplex City Academy claimed yesterday. According to leaked documents seen by the Sentinel, the 62-card release is scheduled for "simultaneous Earthwide release" on the 31st of July.

• Amadora Levenay Threatens Legal Action Against CEO Brother, Family Company
  

  By ROLAND GERBERA

  Isabella Levenay's daughter and fashion heiress Amadora Levenay has begun to threaten her family with legal action to recover the degree of control over the company she feels she is entitled to, according to her personal spokesman. The move follows her months-long but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to wrest the CEO position from her brother, Oscar Levenay.

• Finlay Campaign Manager Resigns
  

  By ROBERTO GOODWIN

  Council candidate Douglass Finlay's campaign manager, Anton Kaneda, has reportedly resigned as the pressure mounts on the campaign to explain the meaning and origin of documents allegedly sent to authorities last month by a disgruntled Finlay staffer. Kaneda's resignation is a real shock to political observers.

• View from Earth:
  The Need for Celebrity
  

  By RYAN ANDREW

  Despite the countless differences between our two countries, one ultimate flaw has become apparent in your world: that we have very much in common. There is a natural voyeuristic streak that seems to run right through to the core of society.

• Coxtin, rlp6028 Emerge to Join Top Competitors
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Two more contenders for the top spot have emerged from the shadows this week -- the mysterious Coxtin rockets into 4th place while the catchily-titled rlp6028 is setting up camp in 6th.

• Ascendancy Point Residents File Suit for Security Breaches
  

  By GARIMA KING

  A coalition of Ascendancy Point tenants formally filed a class-action suit against the building and its management today for breach of contract, alleging that poor management of security, maintenance, and other vital systems in the building have caused significant harm to individuals and businesses that rely on them.

• View from Earth: Anarchy in the PXC
  

  By GASPAR LEWIS

  After a six-month drop from the radar, the Kaplan boys are back in the spotlight as the case's details start surfacing. Early anarchist literature, homemade explosives which may have come from a book fittingly titled, "The Anarchist's Cookbook", and documents of the militant and violent side of Earth history.

• Duncan Dumps Darling
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Former PCAG Champion Serena Duncan, who has been romantically linked with music mogul Helix Hesh in recent months, has issued a statement declaring that she and Hesh are "no longer together."

• Kaplans' Arson Trial Begins with New Revelations
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  The trial of accused vandals, thugs and arsonists Malcolm and Spencer Kaplan began today with the defendants being sworn in and the attorneys making their opening statements. Both brothers have pleaded insanity to the charges; their joint attorney claimed in court that the Kaplans were influenced by masses of violent material and images received from Earth.

• EvilGenius May Be Genius; Evil Remains Unconfirmed
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  EvilGenius finally ascended to 5th place this week, joining the leaderboard's breakaway pack. The development occurred when EG solved Broadside (#225), placing him in contention, while a five-point bonus from a Sentinel Letter of the Week pushed him above the hoi polloi.

• Mind Candy Launches New Puzzle Site
  

  By CHO KAPLAN

  Academy Master Sente Kiteway announced today that Mind Candy have launched a new puzzle site to assist Cube-seekers looking to improve their personal acuity. Mind Candy Puzzles will include a variety of activities specifically calculated to improve cognitive clarity.

• Earth Interviews...
  Oliver Keers
  

  By SCOTT MYERS

  It was a lukewarm evening in both London and in New York when I caught up with Oliver Keers, or OliverKeers13 as he is popularly known. Despite our great distance, I found the leaderboard-leader both personable and expressive.*

• Video Competition Reviewers Dismiss Popular Winners
  

  By FELIX BLAKE

  The results from the recent, Earth-based Video Competition were released last Tuesday, but how did the final awards reflect the opinions of Perplex City's own intelligentsia? The Academy's Social Sciences department distributed entries to a select group of film critics, social commentators and cultural anthropologists.

• Tally Scores Big, Hits Top of Leaderboard
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The predicted shake-up of the leaderboard failed to happen in spectacular fashion last Tuesday. Overhyped by both the Sentinel's leaderboard correspondent (yours truly) and PCAG statistician Samara Jones, the 5150 points awarded to digital video auteurs proved insufficient to provoke major changes among the top 50.

• View from Earth: Reading to Live
  

  By SUSAN REYNOLDS

  I have a great passion for reading, and from what I understand about the way of life in Perplex City I assume this passion is something that most Perplex City inhabitants share.

• Giant Mushroom Saves Five Lives in Woods
  

  By JARED CHERRYWOOD

  A family of five were trapped in a ravine and survived for one week by consuming an extraordinarily large mushroom they discovered. Ronald and Akasma Lankar were on an educational camping trip in the Soldiering Woods to show their three children how to survive in the wild with limited resources, and so were not even carrying keys on that fateful day. "We never dreamed that something like this could happen. ... That mushroom is the only reason we're still alive," said Ronald.

• Calm Before the Storm
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The reigning leaderboard champions face disarray tomorrow as the winners of Mind Candy's Video Competition will be announced and a slew of bonus points awarded to various competitors. It is shaping up to be a decisive and disruptive moment.

• Iona Interviews... Joya
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Joya meets me in an inscrutable hotel suite just off Dalia Way. The room is spacious and comfortable, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the busy shopping district below and subdued floral arrangements tucked into all of the right places. But the only hints at Joya's own personality are the baby toys laying strewn across the floor.

• View from Earth: Spirituality, Stigma and Secrecy
  

  By PSYCHE

  Perplexian religion is something we on Earth still know little of, beyond the basic idea of the Cube as sacred. However, for me it has always had a certain resonance.

• Wave 4 Card Causes Solving Frenzy
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  This week's big news is the advance release of a wave four card, St Ives (#31). The riddle is featured in the new, alternative London newspaper The Penny, but Earth readers will have to track down a real-life copy to get access to the solve form.

• Scandal Hammers Finlay's Campaign
  

  By ROBERTO GOODWIN

  Industrialist-turned-politician Douglass Finlay is facing a major setback to his fledgling campaign for a spot on the City Council after an anonymous staffer apparently sent out copies of secret documents to several major news outlets, including the Sentinel. The documents detail agreements with Finlay's private-sector business associates to push policies beneficial to them should he be elected, as well as a number of schemes to infiltrate security and spy on current council members.

• Hikers Sickened on Trail
  

  By JARED CHERRYWOOD

  A tour group of twelve hikers were hospitalised in Tanraga Town early on Tuesday after they reportedly fell ill on their journey with a virulent strain of bacteria. The travellers apparently became sick after sharing a meal on the hiking trail contaminated with an as-yet-unidentified bacteria.

• View from Earth: Open Hearts and Borders
  

  By RAYMOND PHERIS

  As a history buff, I have started to study the fascinating history of Perplex City and have taken particular interest in The War. While I understand that this topic is deemed by some as socially unacceptable, I hope to bring an understanding to the citizens of Perplex City.

• Mother Tongue Twists Ranks of Leaderboard
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Earth's puzzlers finally completed the task of solving all Wave #3 cards last week, sending shockwaves through the leaderboard as they did so. Mother Tongue (#202), the last Wave 3 puzzle card to be solved, was finally cracked by Miamo_tutti last Tuesday.

• Serena to Wed Hesh, Confirmed Bachelor?
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Celebrity-watchers are whispering that infamous bachelor and proprietor of Hesh Records Helix Hesh may be so head-over-heels for PCAG star Serena Duncan that the two have become secretly engaged. A source close to Hesh said that the pair became engaged during a romantic dinner on a twilight cruise to Seawatch for a weekend getaway together. "It's just so wonderful," gushed Duncan fan club president Harrison Louvell.

• View from Earth: Demon-Haunted
  

  By COLIN CLARK

  For the human race on Earth (and I'm assuming this is true for Perplexians, as well) our history has long been one of fear and discovery. Ever since our early days these two processes have played back and forth.

• Yung Children Released from Hospital
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Amber Yung, 4, and her brother Chester, 2, have been released from Phuah Hospital into the care of their father. The children suffered from burns and smoke inhalation in a fire caused by the May 5 gas explosion that destroyed the Highview apartment building in the Old Town, where the children lived.

• MikeyJ, Oliverkeers13 Tied for First Place
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  MikeyJ has finally joined Oliverkeers13 at the top of Earth's leaderboard this week. The two rivals were formerly team-mates in the 5th-placed Jazz Hands London PCAG squad, putting them ahead of the competition but, alas, not each other.

• Copycat Point Jumper Injured on Descent
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Presumably emboldened by last week's successful jump by a mystery thrill-seeker, stunt enthusiast Raoul Benton was captured and arrested after an unsuccessful jump off the pinnacle of Ascendancy Point late last night. Benton apparently used the same maintenance hatch as last week's jumper, but miscalculated the winds in the area.

• Thrill-Seeker Jumps from Ascendancy Point
  

  By GARIMA KING

  An unidentified thrill-seeker successfully traversed Ascendancy Point's security systems and completed a jump from the building's peak in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The jumper apparently evaded Ascendancy Point's security team and used a little-known maintenance access hatch to get to the very highest point on the building.

• View from Earth:
  To Err Is Human
  

  By PETE DAVISON

  "Earth children do not possess the intelligence of their Perplex City counterparts. But this does not answer the question WHY?" These were the words of Jo Prout, a teacher from here on Earth writing a View from Earth column for the Sentinel called "Education Matters" some time ago.

• Whipsmart Dairy Supply Falters
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Whipsmart's prized herds of clever cows have been stricken with a new ailment that inhibits milk production, according to Whipsmart spokesman Donnie Munsey.

• Broadside Sunk,
  Destiny Foretold
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The puzzle-solving, Cube-hunting legions of Earth have made yet further progress this week, solving both the remaining Wave 3 silver cards. Broadside (#225), which features a cryptic assortment of nautical flags, was first cracked by AndyAndyO last Wednesday.

• Beauty Alliance Unveils Spring Project
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Beauty Alliance, the art consortium led by Randal Tokei, has revealed its spring project, called 'Dreamer's Path.' Artists associated with the alliance swept through the streets of the business district late last night, blazoning the sidewalks with words and images.

• Explosion Destroys Old Town Apartments
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  The Highview apartment building on Centine Way just off The Shift has been destroyed by fire in the aftermath of an explosion early Friday afternoon. Four people have died and three are in intensive care after being injured in the blaze; another six remain in hospital care in stable condition, though some are expected to be released today.

• 10 Million Points Hit
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  On the 6th of May, the 10 million-point mark was passed, with over 337,000 cards now solved by more than 26,700 registered players. The average cards solved per player has now risen to 18 cards, while the average number of attempts per person has also risen to 11.

• Explosion Rocks Old Town Apartments
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  A major explosion occurred this afternoon in the Old Town, in the vicinity of the Caldera subway station. The affected building is Highview on Centine Way, just off The Shift. The building is heavily damaged and ablaze; thus far, rescuers have only emerged with one woman and two small children. It is feared that there will be no additional survivors, due to the severity and unexpected nature of the blast.

• Explosion Rocks Old Town Apartments
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  A major explosion occurred this afternoon in the Old Town, in the vicinity of the Caldera subway station. The affected building is Highview on Centine Way, just off The Shift. The building houses roughly 70 occupants, though it is hoped that most residents were not home due to the blast's timing during the regular workday.

• Explosion Rocks Old Town Apartments
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  A major explosion occurred this afternoon in the Old Town, in the vicinity of the Caldera subway station. First reports suggest that the explosion originated in an apartment building off Halltrap Road, but it has now been confirmed that the affected building is Highview on Centine Way, just off The Shift.

• Explosion Rocks Old Town Apartments
  

  Eyewitness reports have indicated that a major explosion has occurred in the Old Town, in the vicinity of the Caldera subway station. First reports suggest that the explosion originated in an apartment building off Halltrap Road.

  Firefighters and emergency medical services are rushing toward the explosion site, though they have not yet arrived as of this writing. The cause of the blast is not yet known, nor is the extent of the damage.

• View from Earth: Interworld Relations
  

  By A.A. THOMAS

  Yesterday in America was an interesting day, to say the least. On May 1, 2006 (269 AC), many Latino-Americans took the day off in "The Great American Boycott" in protest to Congressional Bill H.R. 4437, The Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005, currently in committee in the Senate.

• Old Town Residents Hold Protest Rally
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  Residents gathered together in Key Square yesterday evening to protest the lack of visible progress in the City Council's avowed plan to bring new life to the Old Town.

• Oliverkeers13 Reclaims Number One Position
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The ever high-profile oliverkeers13 has returned to solitary occupancy of the number one position on the leaderboard, after a lengthy hiatus. Oliverkeers13 has solved 188 cards, as have the numerous players sharing the second-place spot.

• Woolham Signs a Triple Deal with Generation
  

  By GAVIN CREWEL

  Legendary director Aban Woolham has signed a three-film deal with Generation Studios after a hiatus from the entertainment business spanning nearly eight years. Neither Woolham nor Generation representatives would discuss the contract terms agreed upon, but industry rumours suggest Woolham will be receiving a ten-figure lump sum as well as a very comfortable benefits package.

• View from Earth: The Snowball Effect
  

  By IAN WHALEN and FIERA

  It starts off small. Then, suddenly, events can take on a life of their own, growing bigger than ever expected. This phenomenon has been coined "the snowball effect." Literally speaking, it encapsulates the idea that a small snowball rolling down the hill will pick up more and more snow, growing larger and traveling faster as it descends.

• PCBC CEO to Resign Amid Board Strife
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  Perplex City Banking Corp. CEO Walter Cove-Houghton, who has been embattled practically since the moment he stepped into his position, is now widely rumoured to be planning to resign.

• New Sentinel Publisher Takes Reins from Clark
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  The Sentinel has brought Douglass Arroyo on board to take over as publisher, according to a Friday announcement from the Sentinel's parent company, CJM Holdings. The Sentinel's editor-in-chief, Michiko Clark, has been acting as both editor and publisher since the last formal publisher, Lauren Grove, was fired last August. Arroyo has assumed his duties beginning today.

• Earth Conquers Wave 3
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  It's been just two weeks since the launch of Wave 3, yet only four cards remain unsolved: Cards #202, Mother Tongue; #225, Broadside; #233, The Earth's Destiny; and #234, Mosaically Challenged.

• Mazyford Invaded By Honeybees
  

  By JARED CHERRYWOOD

  The rural town of Mazyford was unexpectedly invaded by angry honeybees yesterday when a train car containing their hives was inadvertently left open. Residents, many of them rail workers, poured into the rural town's lone health clinic yesterday afternoon complaining of multiple stings, though no serious reactions have been reported.

• Polygon Marathon Expected to Break Attendance Records
  

  By ANTONY CLAPHAM

  The fifty-second annual Polygon Park Marathon is expected to draw its biggest participation ever, with over 18,000 runners competing on a purely physical level, and another 9,000 participating in the parallel puzzle marathon. Organiser Evelyn Trowell is "very pleased" with the registration levels so far.

• View from Earth:
  City States
  

  By SIMON DOUGLAS

  As an inhabitant of Earth I have been following with interest as the external edition of the Sentinel has revealed more and more about Perplex City and its people. One of the things that strikes an Earth observer is the apparent isolationist nature of the city. From a reading of the Sentinel, Perplex City has few, if any, links outside of the City.

• Rhygsveldt Nibbles at Levenay Empire with Local Flavours
  

  By ROLAND GERBERA

  Haute couture designer Raph Rhygsveldt of fashion house Flattery is seeing success with its bold new direction with apparel and accessories. Although Flattery is a boutique house compared to giant Isabella Levenay, analysts think the smaller house has taken as much as 4% of the larger fashion designer's market share over the past year. Flattery's secret: "We've been working harder to produce clothing that is art that you wear," said Rhygsveldt.

• Wave 3 Brings New Leaders, Redesign
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Last Thursday saw the release of Wave 3 of the Academy's puzzle cards and the complete revamp of PerplexCity.com, the main site for introducing the people of Earth to our world. The Wave 3 release includes 62 cards, seven each of red to purple difficulty and ten each of black and silver. The cards are mainly available mixed together with cards from Waves 1 and 2, though a limited release of Wave 3-only packs has also been arranged.

• Nuru Petitions PCAG for Requalification
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Games competitor Jackson Nuru has petitioned the Perplex City Academy Games to be allowed to participate in a qualifier match and compete in this year's championship tournament. Nuru was ejected from the City Council Classic during preliminary rounds last year after testing positive for inappropriate use of cognitive enhancers.

• View from Earth: Warm on Collaboration
  

  By GUIN

  Perplexian society is facing up to one of the greatest challenges in its history -- the retrieval of an artefact that would seem to underpin the whole of its society. An object so valuable that the challenge to retrieve it has led to the employment of incredible tactics such as the collaboration of two worlds to ensure its safe return.

• Mother of Four Gains 'Whole New Life' in Drug Trials
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  Jeanine Lowry-Barton may seem like a fairly ordinary person; the 53-year-old mother of four lives in an unremarkable house near Shiran Lane and has a modest business selling hand-crafted pottery. She is anything but typical, however: Eight years ago, she was diagnosed with Barrow-Feld Syndrome, which to all accounts progressed rapidly.

• Release of Wave 3 Cards Confirmed
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Sentinel sources at the Academy have confirmed that the third wave of puzzle cards will be released on Earth on Thursday 6th of April. While the majority of packs will contain a mixture of cards from all three waves, there will also be a limited run of Wave 3-only packs. These limited packs will be available to pre-order on the 6th for delivery several weeks later, but how the players can do this remains a closely guarded secret.

• View from Earth: Medical Destiny
  

  By SARA LONG

  As a medical student in the middle of my first year on the wards, I get all the 'interesting' jobs. But the words that make me long to be somewhere else are usually along the lines of: "Can you take a history from the lady in bed 12? She's very confused, but try your best."

• Tourism Boom Anticipated
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  The city is preparing for an expected boom in tourism over the next five to seven years, following the April 1 implementation of looser travel guidelines. The easing of travel regulations between Perplex City and Allerdun, Harbin, Xia-Hifa and Brauenbourg is part of the pact the governments agreed to in signing the Halley Peace Accord last year.

• Reconstructionist Accuses Cult of Stealing Cube
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  A woman calling herself only Kostka has contacted the press and police saying that she has inside information that the Reconstructionist religious group stole the Receda Cube. Police have identified Kostka as Jessica Holyoke, an Old Town woman who, according to police, moved permanently into the Reconstructionist compound outside the city about a year and a half ago, a few months after the Receda Cube vanished from its place in the Academy Museum.

• Leaders Gradually Emerging from Pack
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Tally remains at the top of the leaderboard for a second week, closely followed by Gibbet and Ramazel. The three players have earned 7144, 7044 and 7026 points respectively. After Ramazel is a 32-point gap before number9dream and oliverkeers13, who are tied for 4th place.

• Tally Climbs to Top Place on Leaderboard
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  After climbing to the top of the leaderboard by way of her team's fourth place result in the London PCAG event, Ramazel has now slipped to third place. Tally, a 97-year-old from the UK, has overtaken her for the top spot.

• Serena, Helix Seen in Romantic Interlude
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Music mogul and infamous ladies' man Helix Hesh was spotted out at late-night hot spot Cervantes with none other than PCAG star Serena Duncan late Tuesday night. The two were sighted deeply involved in an intimate conversation, and eyewitness reports say the pair left together at around 1am Wednesday morning.

• View from Earth: Education Matters
  

  By JO PROUT

  Here on Earth, myself and many other players have been fascinated by the Perplex City education system and how it is similar and different to our own systems. Being a teacher myself, I have found this topic particularly interesting, especially in the context of discovering why the people of Perplex City seem to be more intelligent than the people of Earth.

• Earth Edition Celebrates First Anniversary
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  One year ago tomorrow, the Perplex City Sentinel launched the External Edition of our trail-blazing newspaper. Since that time, we have served as an invaluable line of communication between Earth and Perplex City, bringing our high standards for accuracy and insightfulness to an ever-expanding border. Through our efforts, the two worlds are reaching a degree of understanding and appreciation that we believe are unprecedented.

• View from Earth:
  Cube Roots
  

  By KIAN

  The people of Perplex City have given us a gift. Perhaps you Perplexians already recognise the connection between puzzle-solving and your peaceful society. Or perhaps you have become complacent and don't realise the impact that intellectual games really has on your culture.

• Police Bombarded with Prank Calls
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Police were bombarded with an overload of prank calls and hoaxes during the Roll for Damage concert Tuesday evening, when police resources were already stretched thin from keeping peace in the Euler's Disc area. Police say that the incident has all of the hallmarks of a concerted attack, but have yet to determine any sort of purpose behind it.

• Earth Anthology Sells Well Despite Cool Critical Reception
  

  By FOSTER LIDDELL

  Tales from Earth, the anthology of fiction written by Cube hunters for a Perplexian audience, has sold nearly a hundred thousand copies to date, putting it solidly at the top of the best-seller charts for the last several weeks. Seaside Press has called this a "victory for interworld relations."

• Ramazel Overtakes Top Spot Alone
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The leaderboard made way today for the late-breaking ascension of Ramazel of France, who has overtaken the top spot on the board, now occupying it alone with 7000 points and 129 solves. She was a member of The Cube ReCoventry Team, which finished in fourth place at the London PCAG event.

• RFD to Play Free Show at Euler's Disc on Tuesday
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Hot band Roll for Damage has announced a free performance at Euler's Disc on Tuesday afternoon, spurring concerns that the city may encounter security problems similar to those found at their performance last weekend at The Click.

• Team Jazz Hands Dominates the Board
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  A handful of players have broken away from the top of the pack following the award of points for the Earth-based PCAG events, and as other new avenues for accruing points have become available. A scant three players now share the top spot: oliverkeers13, Coxtin, and number9dream.

• Hesh Denies Security Troubles for RFD Performances
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Hesh Records spokesman Kai Cinelli vehemently denied allegations late last week that the string of performances it has organised for top pop band Roll for Damage have suffered from insufficient security. The accusations come hard on the heels of reports from numerous fans about poor crowd control after a surprise club performance at The Click.

• Puzzle Monkeys Victors in PCAG London Event
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Six-member team The Puzzle Monkeys walked away with the prize in the London PCAG tournament, winning the first-ever PCAG team games on Earth. The six members of the champion team were Deadly Zoidberg; Sheran Jaay; Orac; Crystal Star; Soccerdog; and Alphatrion.

• Earth Interviews: Mind Candy's Andrea Phillips
  

  By SCOTT MYERS

  I caught up with Mind Candy's Andrea Phillips, Ad Hoc Polymath, at the American International Toy Fair. Exhaustion is showing on her face. "It's been a really busy week," she explains. Indeed, Mind Candy have had a very busy year.

• Blafard in NY Crowned First Earth PCAG Winner
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Blafard was crowned the first-ever PCAG champion on Earth on the 15th of February, in an historic moment for both the PCAG and for Earth-Perplex City relations. He was awarded with a crystal cube trophy and will also be receiving 300 points on the leaderboard, probably to appear later in the week. Runner-up str1cken will be receiving 200 points for his own impressive performance.

• Everything Changes on the Leaderboard
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  A breathtaking slew of developments shook the leaderboard up this week, leaving behind a new landscape. In combination, the PCAG Earth events, a sneak preview of a Wave 3 card and the solving of a Wave 2 silver have instigated a complete overhaul on the board, particularly at the top.

• View from Earth:
  Cult of Celebrity
  

  By PETE DAVISON

  Numerous writers to this column who have come before me have highlighted some of the differences between Earth and Perplex City. There are few things that make this difference more apparent than the issue of celebrity.

• Council Ignoring Dangerous Drug Trade
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  While it makes for an exciting subplot in novels and PCBS shows, the black market drug trade is real, ugly, and dangerous -- and the City Council should be marshalling all its forces to stamp it out. Why is it that Council Leader Camryn Scott has failed to address the issue in her public appearances?

• Iona Interviews...
  Anna Heath
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Academy puzzle scribe Anna Heath has everything under control. The walk up to her house is a festive and precise Rauen Tiles pattern, and the knee-high hedges are neatly trimmed. Anna greets me at the door, and judging from her sharp sweater-and-skirt ensemble, she is every bit as polished in her private life as in her public.

• Virtual Leitmarks Debut on Earth
  

  By ALEXEI FAIRETOURE

  Virtual leitmarks debuted on the leaderboard last week, after months of quiet discussion between Mind Candy and the Academy. According to Academy Master Sente Kiteway, the move is a "long-needed way to signal the accomplishments of the people on Earth who are doing so much to help us."

• Alejo Chat 'Exciting'
  

  By JOYCE HARRINGTON

  Alejo Jackson of hot band Roll for Damage last night participated in a never-before-done live chat with fans from Earth, along with a few lucky contest winners from the RFD Fan Club. In a follow-up interview, Alejo said that the chat discussion was "Very exciting."

• Police Arrest Pair of Arson, Vandal Suspects
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  The police arrested two suspects last night in connection with the recent incidents of vandalism, arson and assault in the Artist's Quarter. The pair, who are brothers, have been charged with three counts of destruction of property, one count of grievous bodily harm and one count of arson.

• Alejo to Participate in Live Chat with Earth
  

  By JOYCE HARRINGTON

  Pop megastar Alejo Jackson of the legendary band Roll for Damage has agreed to participate in a never-done-before live computer-mediated chat with fans on Earth. The chat, which is scheduled for Wednesday 8 Feb. at 8pm GMT, has been organised with the Centre for Reality Research in conjunction with Mind Candy. Fans who wish to participate should connect their IRC client to server events.perplexcity.com on port 6667. The moderated chat will be in channel #alejo-live, while fans can chat among themselves in #alejo-chat. Suggested IRC clients include mIRC for PC users or Colloquy for the Mac.

• Excitement for Earth Events Grows in City
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Anticipation for the upcoming Earth-based PCAG events continues to grow as the top of the top of the leaderboard balloons further. With 48 players now tying for first place, the points awarded at the event could be crucial in separating out the top puzzle solvers.

• Former Champion Zaid Passes Away at 99
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  The inestimable Ornella Zaid, former PCAG champion, philanthropist, and infamous puzzle designer, died last night at the age of 99. Zaid is best-known for winning the Perplex City Academy Games in 215 and establishing the prestigious Zaid Prize in cryptography with her prize winnings.

• Northside Bombshell: Reconstructionists Part of Nature Trust
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Evidence was revealed late on Friday indicating that the Reconstructionists, an offshoot Cubist sect, is a substantial part of the Nature's Trust, which purchased development rights to the Northside Nature Preserve.

• Leaderboard Pack Continues to Grow
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  While donstobbart remains at the top of the leaderboard, she has now been joined by 40 others tying for first place. Until more points are awarded at the upcoming Earth events in New York and London, there is little chance any player will break away.

• Iona Interviews... Alejo Jackson
  

  Alejo Jackson, lead singer for Roll for Damage, meets me mid-morning at his studio at Hesh Records, rubbing his red eyes and yawning so wide it makes my own jaw ache. The studio is littered with pizza boxes, half-drunk beers, and a nest of cables snaking between massive pieces of audio equipment. In the corner, a tangle of sheets spills out of a camp bed and onto the floor.

  He looks at the mess with surprise when I point it out to him. "I suppose it is awful, isn't it? I don't really notice, I guess, and when we're working, we don't let in cleaners. It disrupts the flow."

• View From Earth:
  One Strike?
  

  By OLIVER KEERS

  In Perplex City, the Academy is at the centre of your society. The professors of the Academy are highly revered in your society. Sente Kiteway is as well known as Joya.

• Harrowak Forced to Offer Resignation
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  Director of the Health Office Julian Harrowak has been asked to tender his resignation effective immediately, according to an announcement today from the Office of the Council. Harrowak has been ordered to step down under revelations that he is afflicted with Barrow-Feld Syndrome.

• Donstobbart Defeats Infamous ARG! Card
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Player donstobbart became the first to solve the infamous card #180, ARG!, last Friday, taking her to first place on the top of the leaderboard. Since then, 127 other players have solved the card, with 27 of them joining donstobbart in first place.

• Police Raid Disrupted, Claim PCPD Sources
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Residents around the closed Gillit Road subway station reported hearing gunfire late on Tuesday night, in what some sources speculate might have been a "botched police raid." Police insiders, speaking on condition of anonymity, say that a raid led by Detective Helena Frye went foul when an unexpected interloper turned up at the scene. The alleged interloper, as yet unidentified, has been released from police custody, but may be returned to jail following a more complete investigation of the events.

• View from Earth:
  War is Good
  

  By CHRIS MARTIN

  The effects of war can be horrific. Many die, many are maimed, and many are left homeless, jobless, childless, parentless and lifeless. Alongside this, war can also be an amazing force for good. Brutal leaders of regimes can be overthrown, the oppressed can be released from their oppression .

• Stevewh Makes Stunning Debut
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Stevewh has leapt to the top of the weekly leaderboard with a stunning 5091 points off 117 solves, despite having only joined last week. PCAG statistician Samara Jones commented, "It can't be much longer until he joins the 34 players in first place."

• Cahill Captures Crown in Surprise Victory
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Ryan Cahill became the PCAG champion for 269 on Saturday night with his upset victory over top competitor Serena Duncan in the final minutes of play. Cahill trailed Duncan throughout the match, but in the closing forty minutes showed a tremendous resurgence.

• View from Earth:
  Sexual Politics
  

  By BENJAMINBRUM

  Sexuality is not something you can take for granted or assume -- contrary to popular belief, you can't tell whether someone is gay or not by looking at them. On Earth it's widely accepted that one in ten people are gay (or homosexual -- someone who is attracted to someone of the same gender).

• Iona Interviews...
  Dale Robarding
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Dale Robarding is in some ways the most recognisable face of Cognivia. His tightly-curled hair stays close to his scalp, and the deep furrows in his brow remind one of the suffering face of Madna depicted in the half-buried murals at the Newguard Ruins.

• Duncan Shines During Week of Team Play
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Reigning PCAG champion Serena Duncan wowed the city last week with her spectacular performance in team competitions, traditionally one of the most difficult periods for her. "I've found my pace again," Duncan preened on Saturday.

• PCAG, Mind Candy Plan Earth Events
  

  By GARIMA KING

  The PCAG announced late last week that they plan to hold a pair of competitions on Earth. The competitions, to be held in New York City in the United States of America and in London in the United Kingdom, will be the first-ever Academy Games held outside the borders of Perplex City itself.

• 3M Point Mark Passed
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The 3-million-point milestone has now been passed, with over 130,000 cards solved. Angelsk still tops the leaderboard with 6614 points, but she is now joined by 24 others tying for first place. The board is still dominated by the UK, but the Seychelles, Heard and McDonald Islands, Barbados and Kazakhstan are also beginning to make a showing.

• View from Earth:
  Good and Evil
  

  By SOLITAIR

  What is good? What is evil? Are they absolutes or simply relative values? I do not believe good and evil can be absolutes. Any act that is good may easily be perceived as evil from a different perspective and vice versa.

• New Year Begins with Dazzling Milestone
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  On the 29th of Dec. at 1:05pm GMT, player danlewy solved the 100,000th card on the leaderboard. The card in question: #80, Cruel and Unusual, which has since been solved 845 times. An additional 15,000 cards have been solved after the 100,000-card-barrier was broken.

• Artist's Quarter Calligrapher Attacked by Vandals
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Professional calligrapher Robert Drake was found beaten and unconscious outside his apartment on Drake Lane early yesterday morning. The Artist's Quarter resident was immediately taken to Phuah Hospital for treatment, where it was ascertained that he had fortunately sustained no major injuries. He is expected to be released from the hospital sometime today.

• Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268
  

  As the year 268 rolls to a close, the Sentinel likes to take a look at the events that have shaped our lives and touched our hearts over the past year. This year has brought renewed hope of retrieving the Receda Cube, saw the dramatic end to Michael Corolla's murder trial, and witnessed tragic crimes uptown and down.

• Leaderboard End of Year Round-Up
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  As the year comes to a close, we look back on quite possibly the most ambitious project the Academy has ever undertaken: Recruiting the citizens of Earth to aid us in locating the stolen Receda Cube.

• Joya Delivers Healthy Baby Girl at Phuah, Recovering Well
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Pop star Joya delivered a baby girl at Phuah Hospital early Thursday morning, and were released to be cared for at home later that evening. The infant, whom she has named Allegra Melody, weighed 3.0 kilograms and was 48 centimetres long. A statement from Joya's personal physician, Dr. Ian Copeland, said that both mother and baby are now resting comfortably at home and are being attended by a number of close friends and relatives.

• Advisor's Death Throws PCBC Deal into Deep Water
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  The PCBC admitted today that it is having difficulty defending the broad economic impact of its acquisition of the Fivebridge & Remton Consolidated Bank after the death of Monica Grand, an advisor to the bank who penned a significant portion of the bank's impact report. The Office of the Council opened up an inquiry into the merger on the grounds that the report did not adequately address the effect it would have on citizens living outside the central Perplex City area.

• Two Million Points
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The Cube retrievers on Earth broke the staggering two million points mark earlier today, with over a million of those points earned in the past month, and over 243,000 points earned in the last seven days.

• View from Earth:
  Free Speech?
  

  By G. PERKINS

  Earth and Perplex City clearly differ in their perceptions of freedom of speech. An obvious example is the recent controversy over the new Viard album, The Silver City.

• Finnegan Shines in Exhibition Match
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Veteran PCAG player Alma Finnegan surprised fans and analysts alike with her knockout victory over Klaus Johnson in last night's exhibition match. Finnegan proved surprisingly deft in both the linguistics and spatial puzzle categories, areas in which her performance is typically merely adequate.

• Council Member Roy Yolen to Retire After Term Complete
  

  By ROBERTO GOODWIN

  Council member Roy Yolen today announced that he will not be seeking to retain his position on the City Council in next year's elections. Instead, he will serve out the remainder of his term before stepping down to spend more time with his family. Yolen's press representative, Oliver Powell, issued a statement reading in part: "Councilman Yolen has dedicated his life to improving our city, oftentimes at the expense of his family."

• MrGoss Becomes Player Number Ten Thousand
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Earlier today, new player MrGoss became the 10,000th player to register on the leaderboard. At this time, MrGoss has not yet claimed any points. Other notable new players since last week include GretaGarbo and Flash-Draven.

• View from Earth: A Sporting Analogy
  

  By CJFTHISTLE

  I am personally fascinated by the PCAG and the amount of media coverage that has been devoted to Serena Duncan and her current form. We on Earth can only come to grips with the Games, as with all things Perplexian, through fragile and sometimes misleading analogy.

• Iona Interviews... Gregory Dempsey
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Gregory Dempsey, the once-shamed former lead of the Centrifuge research and development team, has a brand new venture in the Old Town. Its new offices are riddled with the imagery of prosperity.

• Seaside Announces Plan to Release Earth Anthology
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Seaside Press announced today a plan to publish a yet-to-be-named anthology of works by never-before-published Earth authors. Seaside's Director of Acquisitions, Ellen Moriyama, said that the anthology will include "diverse works by a number of Earth writers," most or all of whom are heavily involved in the Academy's Cube retrieval effort.

• Elucidate Card Solved by Player Solitair
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  In a surprise move this week, player solitair became the first to correctly solve card #240, Elucidate, for 60 points. This places solitair in a tie for first place overall with Scomazz.

• Controversial Exhibit Attracts Crowds
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  Despite ongoing rallies by protesters, the Academy Museum's extremely controversial war exhibit has drawn strong attendance numbers through its first weeks of opening. The museum reports that traffic through the exhibit is on the order of thousands a day.

• Duncan Determined to Reclaim Prize Despite Defeats
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Reigning PCAG champion Serena Duncan has surprised many by a string of poor games over the past few weeks. Some point to her surprise defeat at the hands of Oliver Pohele in mid-October as the moment when it all began to go wrong for Duncan. Others say that this mid-season slump isn't significant to her overall standing, though she has dropped as low as fourth place in recent weeks.

• Second Wave Cards Disperse Leaders
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Second wave cards hit a widespread audience this week, causing a major reshuffling of the entire leaderboard and a huge leap in player numbers. The top three players now are solitair; nightingale; and Coxtin.

• View From Earth: Designs for Life
  

  By RACHEL WILD

  Fashion is a subject we readers of the External Earth edition of the Sentinel hear very little about as part of the culture of Perplex City. This is understandable given the often superficial nature of fashion trends, and certainly an attitude shared by many of our own more serious publications.

• Iona Interviews....
  Helix Hesh
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Helix Hesh looks every inch the playboy of reputation when he greets me at the door of his Mobius Strip mansion. Dressed in an immaculate white suit with contrasting sea-blue shirt, his features still handsome despite the crow's feet around his eyes, he wears his 45 years well.

• Demand for Earth Goods Shakes Economy, Report Says
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  A new report out from the Office of the Council today indicates that through the last quarter, Earth goods have continued to grow at an unprecedented rate, with no end in sight. For several months now, the markets have been affected by the the public's craze for Earth artefacts, food and culture, with companies bowing to the trend growing in leaps and bounds, devouring the market share from those companies that stood by their traditional product lines.

• Half Million Points Earned to Date
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Last week, the Earth-based Cube retrieval team Sente has assembled blew through the half-million points mark, and have now earned nearly 560,000 points in total. This week's 61,000 points earned is one of the biggest since records became available to the Sentinel.

• View from Earth:
  Truth or Taboo?
  

  By HAWK

  Humanity always seems to be searching for meaning in its existence. For some, this involves tracing their ancestors; for some, it will be defining themselves by what they do. Many people on Earth find a great sense of identity in their national history.

• Ryanandrew Makes Breakaway Play
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Late last week, player Ryanandrew made a surprise break to the top and now holds second place all to himself. He enjoys this position with 65 cards solves for 1987 points -- one more card than rival oliverkeers13.

• Franke Performance Brings Tears, Joy to Fortunate Audience
  

  By JOYCE HARRINGTON

  Long-retired pianist Dorian Franke graced the Manifold Concert Hall with a special one-time performance on Saturday evening. Franke, widely regarded to be a legend in the music world, was urged to come out of retirement by his great-niece, the acclaimed poet Teva Willow. It was Franke's first public performance in over 40 years.

• Maitland Planning Counterpoint Exhibit
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  Bryan Felder, curator of the Maitland Museum, has unveiled plans for the most comprehensive modern-era art exhibit ever held. The collection, to be called "Perplex City Today," will focus predominantly on influential pieces from the last 200 years.

• Iona Interviews...
  Myra Champaign
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Myra Champaign, the controversial prodigy who has taken the PCAG by storm, lives with her father Klaus Lowrie in a quiet flat in the Artist's Quarter. Lowrie lets me in and shows me to Champaign's room. "Be nice," he warns me.

• Leaderboard Adds to Top of the Pack
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The Earth leaderboard for Cube retrievers added three newcomers to the second place this week. Honest Goblin, Bert, and 5teven join the twelve tied for second place, with 1920 points each. Player oliverkeers13 remains alone in the top position with 1994 points.

• Hesh to Launch Viard Album on Earth
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Hesh Records stunned the city on Wednesday when it announced that the banned Viard album, The Silver City, will be released after all -- on Earth. Hesh spokesman Kai Cinelli said that the company had reached an accord with Earth company Mind Candy to provide the contraband music to an Earth audience only.

• War Exhibit Details Released Amid Outcry
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  The Academy Museum today released details of its soon-to-open war exhibit. The fiercely-protested exhibit is scheduled to open to the public on Monday.

• Perplexing Nights Perplexingly Bad
  

  By FOSTER LIDDELL

  The highly anticipated Perplexing Nights opened yesterday. This reviewer, for one, wishes they hadn't. In an effort to buck the recent trend of Earth-based dishes, the aim was clearly to return to innovative and enticing Perplexian cuisine.

• Earth Leaderboard Dominated by UK
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Data provided to the Sentinel shows that the Earth-based puzzle card leaderboard is dominated by citizens of the United Kingdom, with all but three of the top 20 players listing the UK as their geographic location.

• Council Rules: Viard Album Banned for Sale in Perplex City
  

  By GARIMA KING

  The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban sales of the upcoming Viard album, The Silver City. The album has been embroiled in controversy after word has surfaced that the album uses controversial sonic cognitive therapy techniques, with an aim of improving cognitive function while the music is playing.

• View from Earth:
  Crime and Punishment
  

  By TERTIUS

  As an attorney, I can't help but wonder what sort of Perplex City justice we Earthlings are supporting. On Earth, punishments for stealing rare and priceless items vary greatly from nation to nation, and even from state to state or province to province.

• Oliverkeers13 Breaks Away from Pack
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  In a surprise move, player oliverkeers13 has broken away from the pack and assumed a solitary place in the lead. He now has 1948 points from solving 63 cards in 102 attempts.

• Iona Interviews... Michiko Clark
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Perplex City Sentinel's editor-in-chief and acting publisher, Michiko Clark, practically lives in her office these days. The modest space in the heart of the Sentinel's building is filled with greenery, her one concession to comfort.

• View From Earth: Theorists Awarded
  

  By SCOTT MYERS

  Every year, The Bank of Sweden awards a Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. In a move recognising the importance of gaming sciences, The 2005 (268AC) award was granted jointly to Robert J. Aumann of Israel and Thomas C. Schelling of the U.S.

• Finlay Quits Consumer Giant in Run for Office
  

  By ROBERTO GOODWIN

  Douglass Finlay, co-founder of the multi-billion-leck company Finlay-McLennan, today announced his intention to run for leader of the City Council. Finlay must leave behind the company that made him his fortune in accordance with the council's ethics policy.

• Five Top Earth Board After Week of Play
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Competition among the Earth-based Cube hunters on the puzzle card leaderboard has heated up this week. Five players are now in a tie at first place, each with 1829 points. Every one of the five have solved 60 of the set of 66 currently available.

• Duncan Defeated By Upstart Pohele
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Oliver Pohele delivered a surprise loss to PCAG favourite Serena Duncan over the weekend in a decisive 5-2 match. The move comes at a crucial time in the championship season, with the October eliminations looming ever closer. "Serena is a quality player," Pohele said in post-game interviews. "I have to say, I never expected to beat her. ... This is absolutely my personal best, now." Pohele described the victory as an "amazing feeling" that he will remember all of his life.

• View From Earth:
  War of Ideas
  

  By MOKEY FRAGGLE

  Perplex City and Earth share a common plague. It has penetrated both worlds like an enormous rat sniffing out the weak. I write about ideas.

  The Perplex City Sentinel has made the grave error of welcoming this rat, publishing dangerous ideas in every edition.

• Student Discovers
  New Beetle Species
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  Amateur entomologist Ricardo Curlaway, 19, was honoured by the Academy Wednesday evening for his discovery of a new species of beetle inhabiting central Perplex City. This is the first confirmed discovery of a new species since Lola Bancroft documented the existence of spotted tide-pool clams in 151.

• Sente's Team on Earth Delivers on Promises
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway held a joint press conference along with City Council Leader Camryn Scott to announce a significant development in his endeavours to locate and recover the Receda Cube. According to Kiteway, his subordinates on Earth, Mind Candy, have delivered a system that allows would-be Cube-hunters to solve cards and accrue Perplex Points. The system is designed so high scorers rise to the top of the leaderboard a move expected to foster amicable rivalry between friends.

• Elderly Old Town Grocer Foils Vandal
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  A case of attempted vandalism was foiled by 96-year-old greengrocer Florence Alvarez in the Old Town late Tuesday night. Police say that the elderly business owner heard a ruckus outside her establishment, discovered a crime in progress outside, and subdued the perpetrator.

• Iona Interviews... Jonathan Smart
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Former Perplex City Banking Corp. CEO Jonathan Smart lives in a surprisingly modest home overlooking Polygon Park. When I arrive, he is on his knees in the front garden, applying mulch to the bare, thorny sticks of some anonymous perennials.

• Upcoming Viard Album Should Be Banned
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  Up-and-coming recording star Viard has produced an experimental album, The Silver City, that Hesh Records claims uses an experimental technology to use input to the auditory nerve to alter consciousness, particularly as pertains to intellect.

• Museum Protesters Rally After War Exhibit Announced
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  Over nine hundred protesters gathered on Saturday at the Academy Museum to voice their opposition to the museum's new plans for a war exhibit. The gathering was organised primarily by Peace Watchers leader Soo-Yung Rosenthal, though Academy Senior Fellow Estelle Sedgewick also spoke at the rally. Police monitored the gathering for signs of emerging unrest, but no intervention was necessary, said chief Eoin Morgan.

• Iona Interviews...
  Ryan Cahill
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Former PCAG champion Ryan Cahill lives in a quiet Ascendancy Point flat with a view of the Mazy River. He greets me graciously, and once he has me settled into his immaculately white parlour, he hovers almost nervously.

• Academy Museum Announces War Exhibit
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  The Academy Museum announced at a press conference today that it is planning to create an exhibit focused on the history of war in Perplex City. The announcement has been widely anticipated.

• View from Earth: History of More War
  

  By L.K GIRDWOOD

  I was very surprised to discover that Perplex City suffers from prohibition in the form of not discussing the part of its past that was described as 'the war.' I believe it is a very taboo subject that few wish to talk about.

• Weekend Brings Protest at Museum Over New Curator
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  The Academy Museum was beset this weekend by a crowd of protesters angry at the rumours circulating that the new curator, Anja Marlowe, may be planning a war-related exhibit. Nearly a hundred protesters, led by 80-year-old botanist Soo-Yung Rosenthal, rallied to encourage the museum to give up any such plans. "What Ms. Marlowe is doing here, it isn't right," said Rosenthal. "Some things are better left in the past, forgotten."

• Iona Interviews... Alasandro Mere
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Property manager Alasandro Mere's Ascendancy Point offices are more modest than one might expect: a rather utilitarian closet strewn with stacks of paperwork and chunks of machinery shining with lubricants.

• Alejo Busted
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Rock star Alejo Jackson has been arrested for manually driving a vehicle within the city's central business district while under the influence of Sublimistat, police say. Although Jackson did not precipitate an automotive accident, he was flagged to be stopped by police based on the erratic behaviour of his car.

• View from Earth: Orbiting Entertainment
  

  By R. I. BARNICA

  In the few months since Earth was made aware of Perplex City, we've noticed many parallels between our cultures. The ingredients of our cultures are actually quite similar; it's the proportions that vary.

• PCBC Economist Found Murdered in Point Dwelling
  

  By GARIMA KING

  PCBC economic consultant Monica Grand was found slain in her Ascendancy Point residence on Friday in what police are calling a "particularly brutal murder." Detective Helena Frye said that a search for the murderer is underway. According to police, secure heat sensor data shows that the killer entered her home shortly before 9am on Friday morning, and that a lengthy scuffle ensued almost immediately. Detective Frye indicated that Grand's assailant was "almost certainly injured him or herself." Frye added: "The attacker is probably someone known to Ms. Grand, because it seems that she did allow the visitor access to her floor."

• Iona Interviews...
  Keenan Thoreau
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Keenan Thoreau, the reclusive bassist for hot rock band Roll for Damage, seems like a much more ordinary fellow than one would expect from a rock star. Thoreau himself has the mussed hair and muzzy eyes of someone recently woken.

• Zingiber Transcends Ergonomic Furniture
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Zingiber Interiors today unveiled a new line of ultra-ergonomic furniture that the company claims "obliterates previous benchmarks for effortless comfort."

• View from Earth: Teaching War
  

  By COOKSTER

  War. Touchy subject. But surely one that would benefit from open and frank discussion in the public arena, in order that we learn from our mistakes and allow victims to come to terms with their grief?

• Champaign Falls,
  Cahill Climbs
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  PCAG prodigy Myra Champaign has lost significant ground following her blowout defeat versus former champion Ryan Cahill over the weekend.

• Lighting in Old Town Begins Renewal
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  Recently-appointed chairman Raoul Valentin of the Old Town Renewal Committee announced that fresh efforts to bring commerce and interest to the area will begin with a special week-long celebration of the Lighting of the Way. "We hope that this festive atmosphere will bring families to the Old Town and that our storied past and bright future will keep them here," said Valentin.

  The festival will include the traditional cubical lamps lining the streets, with beeswax candles lit within. The celebration will include fire-dancers, singing, and of course vendors selling harbonnes with cinnamon-sugar, mulled cider, and fresh apple pie.

• Iona Interviews...
  Sente Kiteway
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Academy Master Sente Kiteway greets me at the front door of his official residence in Milamont Parade at 7am, smiling and apologetic for the early start. It was, he explains, the only time he could fit me into his schedule in the next month.

• Bank Deal Questioned
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  The Office of the Council announced today a plan to review the PCBC's Fivebridge & Remton Consolidated Bank acquisition to be sure the move won't be detrimental to ordinary citizens.

• View from Earth: Religious Freedom
  

  By WIGLAF

  When a society faces a crisis, it naturally takes action to right the wrong and to defend itself. But sometimes action is taken simply so that the authorities can be seen as taking action.

• Point's Problems Reaching Resolution
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Despite the fears of many Ascendancy Point residents and even internal whistle-blowers, it would appear that the bugs and infrastructural maladies plaguing Ascendancy Point have been identified, and steps are in place to perform necessary repairs and upgrades, spokesmen say. The building is also implementing a number of procedures to ensure that problems can't rise to a similar level of severity again before being addressed.

• Initiative Takes Off
  

  By ROLAND GERBERA

  Roll for Damage's long-awaited next album, Take Initiative, is something of a surprise to fans and critics alike. So far, fans seem pleased: "The music shows that Roll for Damage is really maturing along with their fans," said fan club president Cheri Lindemann.

• Iona Interviews...
  Anja Marlowe
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Anja Marlowe, the new curator of the Academy Museum, has a determined jaw and the tense body language of somebody who is used to getting her way, easy or not.

• View from Earth: Islington, Trellis, MC
  

  By STEPHEN CASEY

  Typically, one of Earth's most enduring games has been somewhere between mystery and legend. Its origins are one of its most confusing conundrums.

• KSI Lands PCL18M Contract with City
  

  By AMBER MAI-WAN

  Key Surety, Inc. has announced a PCL18 million agreement with the Office of the Council to perform a complete review of all information security systems and assess the need to upgrade or alter them.

• Commuters Delayed
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  The Amber subway line was shut down for nearly an hour late Friday afternoon due to a mechanical malfunction, delaying thousands of travellers between Amandier and Trellis Gate.

• Archaeology Breakthrough: Buried Land Art Found
  

  By JARED CHERRYWOOD

  A group of archaeologists from Besley-Mazy College have discovered a new work of ancient land art on the plains south of Catbite. "This is just incredible," said the team's leader, Ivy Vishnavi. "This is the most beautifully intact example of pre-Hausam art I've ever seen." The work is so well preserved, she said, in part because the entire image had been buried under several feet of earth, protecting it from erosion.

• View From Earth: Impersonal Connection
  

  By OLIVER KEERS

  Here on Earth, many of us seek to help you with your plight. We work together as we realise the importance of retrieving the Receda Cube. Not only does this act help the people of Perplex City rescue their priceless artefact, but it also brings our two cultures closer together.

• Councilman Gaffe Brews Storm
  

  By GARIMA KING

  City council member Roy Yolen spurred a furious uproar Tuesday afternoon when he suggested that the best way to approach urban renewal in the Old Town would be to "burn the whole place to the ground."

• Iona Interviews... Aurora Belle
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Aurora Belle, the legendary beauty who captured the hearts of the city at 15 years old, surprises me by her lack of self-assurance at 23. When she greets me at the door to her suite on the Strip, she is barefoot and seems puzzled to find me there.

• Sentinel Changes Publishing Schedule
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  In one of many changes expected in the wake of the sudden dismissal of former Sentinel publisher Lauren Grove, the paper will now publish only twice a week, rather than every weekday.

• Ayano Accuses Boss
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  Former Comprendo Finance accounts analyst Rupert Ayano has pointed the finger at his supervisor, Frida Lorne, as an accomplice in his illegal funds. Observers say that Ayano had been having an affair with Lorne, and had not incriminated her to the police out of loyalty; but after his sentencing, it "became clear to him that she wasn't going to lovingly wait for his freedom," according to Sharon Broward, one of his legal representatives.

• View from Earth: Future Relations
  

  By LT ENDER

  Assuming that Sente's plan is fully successful in the retrieval of the Receda Cube from Earth, where does that leave Earth-Perplex City relations? We are already able to freely trade information and communicate.

• Art Thieves Caught
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Seven former museum security staff who are suspected of stealing PCL122.8 million in irreplaceable art from the Restructure Gallery last weekend have been captured at the end of their three-thousand-mile flight to Allerdun.

• Sentinel Publisher Summarily Dismissed
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  Sentinel publisher Lauren Grove was sacked late Monday afternoon following a morning meeting of the board of parent company CJM Holdings.

• Restructure Robbed, Security Chief Wanted
  

  By CHO KAPLAN

  The Restructure Gallery lost at least PCL120 million of stock in a daring Saturday night heist. Among the missing items is the famous Fiona Rincente painting, "Hands of Nature," as well as significant collections by modern artists Nina Waterbury and Alex Ramirez. Police are searching for Julian Guthries, the art gallery's director of security, in connection with the theft.

• View From Earth: Mixed-Up Meals
  

  By VINCENT 'KALT' MALLEY AND PFC. PETER WALKER

  The Sentinel readership from Earth tuned in recently, likely wearing expressions of shock or bemusement, to the Sentinel article "Restaurants Embrace Earth Cuisine."

• Ontame Pushes Classics
  

  By ROLAND GERBERA

  Ontame Games has debuted a new upscale line of classic games in response to reviving interest in these traditional forms of play. The line, dubbed 'Ontame Eternals,' is expected to hit store shelves sometime in September.

• Holyoke Case Closed
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  The police department today announced that it is closing its investigation into the murder of Old Town entrepreneur Bernardo Holyoke. Holyoke was found dead in the bar he owned, the Five of Cups, in late April of this year.

• Sentinel Bombarded
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  The offices of the Sentinel were swamped with protesters on Monday in the continuing furore over former advertising manager Ryan Klein's dismissal, which he alleges was motivated by religious intolerance.

• Serena Takes Lead in Beginning Rounds of Championship Play
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  PCAG sweetheart Serena Duncan has taken a commanding lead in the first week of championship play, reinforcing her position as the widely-acknowledged favourite to win again this year. Her victories included a resounding 5-2 performance against Ryan Cahill, who foundered in the final three rounds despite a strong start.

• Restaurants Embrace Earth Cuisine
  

  By FOSTER LIDDELL

  As the city's enthusiasm for all things Earth-related reaches unheralded heights, restaurants are starting to cash in with speciality dishes concocted to replicate the varied tastes of Earth.

• PCAG Championship Season Opens
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  The formal PCAG championship season began quietly this week, with a low-key opening ceremony officiated by the reigning champion, Serena Duncan. The early matches were held primarily between players on the lower rungs of the leaderboard.

• Whipsmart Swamped
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  An unexpected spike in summer demand for ice cream has Whipsmart struggling to increase its production. "This is really unprecedented," said Whipsmart spokesman Donnie Munsey.

• Woman Rescues Family Capsized in Open Sea
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  Twenty-three-year-old Juliet Romanova was a true hero on Sunday when she saved the lives of a family of five who ran into serious peril during a marine outing, authorities say. "We were out sailing and my mum and dad let me have a go at running the ship," said 14-year-old Harold Davies. "I'd done it plenty of times [and in] rougher water, but this time we capsized."

• View from Earth: Privacy or Paranoia?
  

  By COOKSTER

  The recent bombings in London will be sure to add further fuel to the privacy vs. security debate that currently dominates the over-dinner conversation of middle-England; no more so than in our government's current predilection for identity cards.

• PCBC Heir Questioned
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  Rumours are flying that the PCBC board of directors are increasingly dissatisfied with Walter Cove-Houghton, soon to step up to the CEO spot. Cove-Houghton will be replacing current long-time CEO Jonathan Smart, who is stepping down in September.

• Youth March Protests City Housing Policies
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  A group comprising students and entry-level workers marched on City Hall this week in protest of council policies that, they say, encourage housing prices to spiral out of control and are forcing young people to move out of the city.

• Incidence of Twins Rising, Study Finds
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  A routine analysis of last year's births made a surprising discovery: the incidence of twin births in Perplex City has been steadily rising over the last several months, and is now nearly 8% above the baseline rate of two years ago.

• Ascendancy Shamed
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Attendees at the Point Music Festival over the weekend suffered from sweltering heat in the most embarrassing so far of Ascendancy Point's infrastructure failures. "It must have been a full four degrees too hot," said music fan and festival attendee Scott Gambon, 53. "We didn't feel so much as a breeze [all night]. We think the air conditioning system was simply off-line during the festival."

• View from Earth: Culture Clash
  

  By SEEJ ENGINE

  A recent Sentinel article discussed the new book by Ernestine Kohler, 'Earth is a Noun,' and detailed Kohler's concerns that traditional Perplex City culture is being overwhelmed by trends, fashions and idioms from Earth as a result of your culture's detailed study of ours.

• Sentinel Opens Contest for Free Advertising
  

  Special Announcement

  The Sentinel has been publishing its External Edition on Earth for four months now. To celebrate, from now until 19 August, the Sentinel will accept submissions from Earth readers to run as free adverts.

• Levenay Tell-All Book Finds Publisher
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  The great, lamented Isabella Levenay may have left us, but her empire lives on -- that is, unless her warring heirs tear her legacy apart in their squabble for a share of the stake.

• Sober Scrutiny of Sente's Schemes
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  While most news outlets are busy trumpeting the achievement and success of Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway's alliance with Earth-based Mind Candy, we at the Sentinel prefer to take a step back and evaluate the situation a bit more dispassionately. We must now ask ourselves: Is this victory?

• View from Earth: Puzzling History
  

  By MATILDA AKAMA

  Earth-based puzzles have had an interesting evolution over the years. Early puzzles were communicated on by word of mouth and seen as a leisurely way to pass the time. Later, codes and ciphers were developed to send secret messages, often during political conflict and wartime.

• Goran out of Games
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  PCAG veteran Bryce Goran was knocked out of the competition late yesterday afternoon by controversial player Myra Champaign, following a string of lacklustre performances in recent weeks.

• RFD Awarded City Star
  

  By ROLAND GERBERA

  The City Council awarded the City Star leitmark to Roll for Damage last night for their work promoting youth participation in civic discourse. The ceremony and banquet last night were attended by the band and their entourage, members of the city council, and leaders of an array of youth groups.

• Ikonnikoff Tragedy Memorial Planted
  

  By JARED CHERRYWOOD

  Nine trees were planted at the periphery of the Diamond Span in memorial to the nine who lost their lives in a series of freak accidents last year while hiking in Catbite.

• Kohler: Earth Idioms Invading Perplex City
  

  By FOSTER LIDDELL

  In her new book, 'Earth is a Noun' author and Marmalejo College sociologist Ernestine Kohler examines the profound effect that Earth culture has had on language, fashion, and societal norms over the last few decades. "It's like the city early on made a value judgement that all things of Earth were desirable, without a more logical review regarding how this would negatively change our own world," Kohler wrote in the preface of the book.

• View from Earth: Tragedy and Hope
  

  By ROBPAL

  It has been an extremely eventful week here on Earth, with three great examples of resilience by our people, which I hope will convey how much we are willing to endure to find The Cube and return it to Perplex City.

• Mind Candy Flounders
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  It has been long, long weeks since the announcement of Master of the Academy Sente Kiteway's secretive Cube retrieval plan, following long, long months of mystery. Now that happy day has come and gone, and so we demand to know: Where is this plan now? Why has nothing more happened?

• Tremor Recorded on Ocean Floor
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Geologists at Perplex City University indicated that they recorded the strongest-ever tremor felt in the region last night at around 3:40 am. The epicentre of the quake was roughly 800 kilometres to the south-east of Perplex City, registering 509 Brigham-Horne units.

• Ascendancy Point Riddled with Problems
  

  By GARIMA KING

  In the run-up to Ascendancy Point's massive gala tenth anniversary celebration, some of the building's team of property managers have quietly admitted to embarrassing infrastructure problems that could turn the night into a disaster.

• KT Shocker: 'I'm a Reconstructionist'
  

  By ARLING WILSON

  In a surprise weekend press conference, Roll for Damage bassist Keenan Thoreau has publicly admitted that he is a Reconstructionist. "I come forward today to make a stand for my beliefs," he said. He claimed the move was prompted by the recent dismissal of former Perplex City Sentinel advertising manager Ryan Klein, who was fired shortly after the Sentinel learned he is a Reconstructionist.

• View from Earth: Caring for Health
  

  By MIMA DIXON

  As a woman who has become disabled through disease, I am particularly interested in the glimpses of health as seen through your pages. It appears that you are far in advance of us in this area.

• Brotherhood Supports Urban Renewal
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  In the wake of the sale of the Northside Nature Preserve to the anonymous environmental group Nature's Trust, the City Council has resumed the seemingly endless discussion of urban renewal in the Old Town. Wednesday, the Council heard testimony from Sisters April and Golda Flynnt, representatives of the Brotherhood of the Six.

• Coralhouse Denied
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  A specially-convened Academy ethics review board has ruled to reject the late Ruth Coralhouse's PCL45 million joint bequest to the Academy and Centre for Reality Research.

• Key Developer Axed
  

  By CHO KAPLAN

  In a move widely predicted by industry analysts, Gregory Dempsey, the head of the next-gen key research team at Centrifuge, has been asked to step down. Centrifuge released a written statement saying that the move is "purely an internal matter."

  Dempsey's forced resignation is almost certainly the result of fatal security flaws in the planned next-gen key technology Centrifuge was trumpeting just a few short weeks ago.

• View from Earth: Reality Gaming
  

  By SIMON DOUGLAS

  As an Earth inhabitant, I have watched with interest as the search for the Cube has expanded. Without doubt the methods of recruitment used by Sente and the Academy are proving to be successful on Earth, with an ever expanding group of game players becoming involved.

• Salk Briefly Emerges from Sudden Coma
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Sentinel reporter Pietro Salk emerged from his coma for several hours yesterday, only to collapse again after spending hours working feverishly on his key. Salk's wife, Sylvia Salk, had found him collapsed in their office upon returning home Monday evening.

• Names of Six 'The Lab' Contestants Leaked
  

  By GAVIN CREWEL

  In a shocking revelation, six of the twelve contestants on The Lab have been leaked by show insiders. With only two days left until the start of the eighth season, this upset in an otherwise flawless publicity campaign will be sure to irk Fraction Media, producers of the highly popular show.

• Joya Skips Nuptials
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Pop singer Joya has stunned family, friends, fans, and presumably also her fiancé when she simply failed to show up at her Solstice Day wedding ceremony. "Horace is absolutely in shock, we all are," said best man Colin Blackmooreland.

• Mobius Strip Support Structure Damaged
  

  By FOSTER LIDDELL

  A city-mandated annual inspection of the Mobius Strip has turned up cracks in some of the undersea support structures, leading some consumer advocacy groups to fear for the overall safety of the Strip. MDC spokesmen maintain the structure is perfectly sound.

• Entrescore Freed
  

  By PIETRO SALK

  Academy puzzle scribe and Reconstructionist disciple Aiko Entrescore has been released from police custody after a judge ruled that the new evidence of her ties to the religious group did not provide sufficient new illumination into the case. "The Receda Cube is obviously an item of huge intrinsic value," said Judge Erik Hornblair. "Any one of the millions of people in the greater Perplex City region could be attributed some motive or another for taking it."

• View from Earth: Defending Earth
  

  By JAMIE FISHSLIM

  Several articles have appeared in the Perplex City Sentinel recently, criticising Earth societies for their preoccupation with salacious celebrity gossip and vacuous pop culture.

• Champaign Leaves Match in Tears
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  Controversial PCAG competitor Myra Champaign left her debut match in tears after eking out a victory from rival Mikhail Terpening in a close riddles match. Protesters bought out a block of tickets from the holiday exhibition match, and jeered the 14-year-old athlete during her rounds.

• Entrescore Arrested for Receda Cube Theft
  

  By PIETRO SALK

  Academy puzzle scribe Aiko Entrescore has been arrested in connection with the theft of the Receda Cube.

• Holiday Sombre for Pious
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Despite bustling retail activity and an overall feeling of relief at the arrival of summer, the upcoming holiday will be marked by sombre reflection and meditation by some of the more religious groups in the city.

• Northside Preserve Development Killed
  

  By GARIMA KING

  An anonymous group of private investors calling themselves the Nature Trust have entered into a deal with the city to purchase the newly rezoned areas of the Northside Nature Preserve for an undisclosed amount.

• View from Earth: Prodigal Prodigy
  

  By VLAD 'FIREFOX' DUMITRU

  'Thriving black market, cognitive enhancers and illegal stimulants, corruption at the highest level, a world tearing asunder' -- it almost sounds like a movie tag-line, but you are all living it.

• PCBC Heir-Apparent for CEO Post Chosen
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  PCBC has formally announced that when CEO Jonathan Smart steps down this fall, his replacement will be Walter Cove-Houghton, who has served as CTO of the PCBC for the last four years.

• Holiday Fun Schedule
  

  As the city gears up for celebrating the onset of summer, it can be difficult to keep track of all of the exciting activities and events taking place. Following is the City's annual guide to this year's major holiday activities, to help plan your own holiday. Direct your key to any event you are interested in for more specific information.

• Council Report: Flooding Harmed Crops
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  This year's unusually heavy spring rainfall caused significant damage to grain crops, causing the City Council concerns about a run on prices for wheat, corn, and barley-based products through next year.

• Earlywine Visits Schools
  

  By CORINNE HATHAWAY

  Council member Nathan Earlywine has begun his campaign for Leader of the City Council in an unusual place -- grammar schools. "I want to go out and actually see how the education system is and is not working," he said, "and the only people who can truly tell me that are the students."

  So far, Earlywine has visited five schools in three days. During each visit, Earlywine has himself taught a civics lesson, describing the ideals of freedom and responsibility that have shaped the city's government.

• View from Earth: Surprise Solidarity
  

  By CARYATID

  Personally speaking, I'm surprised by the level of interest in finding the Receda Cube on Earth. I can however empathise with the questioning of some Perplexians of our ability to help. I agree, at first it does seem somewhat ludicrous.

• Iona Interviews... Henrik Tanner
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Henrik Tanner, embattled head of security for the Academy, greets me in his office with what can only be described as a weary smile. His desk is piled high with papers and books; the side table, too, looks in danger of collapse.

• Hospital Begins Renovation
  

  By LUCAS VOORHIES

  Ng General Hospital has officially begun construction on revamping and modernising its infectious pathogen unit.

• Champaign Accepted into Competition
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  The uproar over prodigy athlete Myra Champaign has reached a new pinnacle, with a specially convened committee of PCAG officials judging in favour of allowing her to compete. "This is a proud day for us," said Champaign's father, Klaus Lowrie. "Our girl is well within the rules, and it would be a shame for her to not be allowed to live up to her potential."

• View from Earth: Dependence on Keys
  

  By BRIAN ENIGMA

  There is an inherent danger in relying too heavily on technology in everyday life. Here in The Sentinel's external edition, as well as a handful of other sources, we are painted a picture of a world dependent upon the ubiquitous "Key" and the various services it provides.

• 'Earth Artefacts' Fraudulent
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Police have arrested six people on charges of fraudulent commerce. The individuals allegedly created replica Earth artefacts and sold them in an underworld market as genuine Earth items stolen from the Academy.

• Next-Gen Keys Susceptible to Djinn
  

  By AMBER MAI-WAN

  A secret report leaked to the Sentinel by a source at Centrifuge indicates that the next-generation key hardware unveiled with great pomp last week is not immune to Djinn-style attacks; in fact, the keys are more susceptible.

• Holyoke's Wife Found
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  The missing wife of slain barkeep Bernardo Holyoke has been located by police living in a Reconstructionist compound, officials say.

• Joya Collapses, Rushed to Phuah Hospital
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Popular singer Joya was rushed to Phuah Hospital late last night and immediately accepted into inpatient care. Reports indicate that Joya was at a performance of the critically panned "Absalom and Tavent." During the intermission, she fell into a faint and could not be revived. Her doctor says that she is lucid and in stable condition now, and should be released from the hospital by the end of the week.

• View from Earth: Urban Boundaries
  

  By RON LENZI

  Recently, I read the article regarding the development of the Northside Preserve and the subsequent poll stating 74% of Earth inhabitants were against it. As a resident of Earth, it is my opinion the confinement of "urban sprawl" is merely a lesson in futility.

• New 'The Lab' Announced
  

  By GAVIN CREWEL

  The producers of the hit reality show, The Lab, have announced that the new season is to begin on June 24 in a special location north of the city.

• Iona Interviews... Aiko Entrescore
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Aiko Entrescore welcomes me into her cluttered studio with a wave and a smile: "Stay right there," she says, "I'll show you how to get through in a moment." The instructions are certainly necessary.

• Coralhouse Bequest Shocks Academy
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Recently deceased Ruth Coralhouse has left a clause in her will for a PCL45 million bequest jointly to the Academy and the Centre for Reality Research. The grant comes with a specific goal -- the money must be used to develop a method for transporting physical matter between Perplex City and Earth, with the aim that her ashes be transported to Greece and scattered over the Mediterranean Ocean on Earth.

• View from Earth: Currency Speculation
  

  By DAVID ABIES-ALBA

  Having read Sente's recent letter to the local rabble of Cube seekers, offering a prize of PCL2,000,000 for finding the Cube, I have a few observations to share.

• Belle Saps Will to Live
  

  By ARLING WILSON

  For months, there has been anticipatory buzz surrounding the performance of the classic "Absalom and Tavent" at the Majestic Theatre. Never before has anticipatory buzz been so completely, horrifyingly wrong.

• Holyoke Housed Stolen Academy Equipment
  

  By PIETRO SALK

  Police officials have found high-tech equipment apparently stolen from the Academy on the premises of the Five of Cups bar in the Old Town.

• Coralhouse Dies at 108
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Former Academy Senior Fellow Ruth Coralhouse died in her Ascendancy Point flat last night at the age of 108.

• Study Shows Games Year Aids Careers
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  A study by the Perplex City Academy shows that students who take a games year make 8% more salary at their first jobs, and a stunning 22% more after ten years, even after adjusting for any variance in academic achievement. PCAG Chairman Robert Zhi-hui found the results unsurprising. "We find that the best and brightest really are the students most dedicated to the games," he said.

• View from Earth: Celebrity Culture
  

  By HANNAH SAKS

  Reading the External Edition of the Perplex City Sentinel over the past few weeks has made me realise that our societies are strikingly similar in many ways.

• Zeller Declares Corolla Mistrial
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  Judge Alice Zeller has declared the widely-reported Michael Corolla murder trial a mistrial, in a stunning twist after the case had already gone to the jury for deliberations.

• Historic Notes Surface
  

  By GARIMA KING

  A rare notebook belonging to a minor scholar in the early days of the Academy has surfaced. Hyacinth Daniels, 84, says she came across the notebook while sorting through her mother's belongings.

• Alejo Arrested
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Alejo Jackson, the frontman for critically acclaimed band Roll for Damage, was arrested last night for assault, public drunkenness, and disturbing the peace.

• Receda Cube Recovery Plan Unveiled
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Academy Master Sente Kiteway's plans for retrieving the Receda Cube were finally unveiled today. Speaking at a press conference, spokesperson Valerian Reynolds confirmed that Kiteway is releasing a card-based puzzle game on Earth, not unlike some of our own PCAG games, with a point system for prestige and ranking. Some of these cards have now been released to 333 individuals on Earth as a limited-edition preview.

• Board of Education Assesses Reforms
  

  By ROLAND GERBERA

  Officials at the Board of Education have conducted a preliminary assessment of the Skills for Learning program, the contentious initiative the Board passed last year.

• Kiteway Cheapens Honour of Leitmarks
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  The Sentinel's investigative reporters have recently discovered that an Earth-dwelling rabble of ad hoc Cube-hunters may be issued with a Leitmark. This is yet another slap in the face to Perplex City.

• Wheel Season to Begin
  

  By ANTONY CLAPHAM

  The professional Wheel season begins tonight with the Nomads playing the Daemons at the much-combatted Triple Wheel Stadium.

• Five of Cups Owner Found Dead
  

  By PIETRO SALK

  Police say Five of Cups owner Bernardo Holyoke, 53, was found dead in his bar late yesterday morning, in what police officials suspect was a bungled robbery.

• Earth Column to Debut in Sentinel
  

  Opinion/Editorial

  We at the Sentinel have been surprised and impressed in recent weeks with the spirited, engaging flood of email that has come to us from Earth via the Academy. Earth readers of our External Edition, we have found, are an educated, carefully-considered group. They have been large in spirit in pledging their aid to the return of the Receda Cube, and thoughtful in addressing the problems confronting us here at home.

• Joya Pregnant?
  

  By JULIUS LOMAN

  Speculation is growing that singer Joya may be pregnant, after she was widely captured vomiting in trendy eatery Elise's Place last week.

• Hikers Discover More Newguard Ruins
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  A group of hikers have found new ruins in the area southeast of the Newguard Seven Bridges, presumably uncovered by the Mazy River's spring overflow.

• Dev in Northside Supported, Poll Finds
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  A Sentinel-conducted poll has found that supporters of the City Council plan to develop the Northside Preserve outnumber opponents by a 6% margin.

• Tokei Receives Permit
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Artist Randal Tokei has received approval on a permit from the Office of the Council for his public performance piece in Azad Park later this summer. The new work is entitled "Construction and Destruction."

• Secret Kiteway Plans Leaked to Sentinel
  

  By CHO KAPLAN

  The Sentinel has received documents indicating that Sente Kiteway's highly secret plan to retrieve the stolen Receda Cube from Earth may soon come to fruition. The documents, leaked by an anonymous source within the Academy, discuss a plan for Kiteway to address some form of communication to a large audience of Earth inhabitants on Friday, April 22, at 3:00pm in "the London time district."

• Earthworks Store Opens on Dalia Way
  

  By FOSTER LIDDELL

  Earthworks, a new Earth-themed retail store offering high-quality replicas of Earthly merchandise, opened this weekend on Dalia Way.

• Economy Up After Vernal Equinox
  

  By GARIMA KING

  A report issued today by the Office of the Council indicates that the economy gained modest improvements last month, spurred in large part by new construction starts.

• Crispy Heaven Reopens
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  Twenty-three Crispy Heaven locations reopened today after being shut down three weeks ago for health violations.

• Defence Budget Debated
  

  By JOHN CORMORAN

  The City Council engaged in a vigorous debate today over future funding of defence operations and infrastructure. The current budget is PCL40 billion.

• Five Arrested During Northside Protest
  

  By WILHELMINA BEST

  Five protesters, including Academy Senior Fellow Estelle Sedgewick, were arrested for inciting public unrest during a massive protest of the Northside Preserve development plan.

• Cahill Honoured
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Ryan Cahill, champion of last year's Academy Games, was honoured today at a special ceremony held by the City Council for his exceptional community service.

• Pedestrian Killed by Vehicle
  

  By KATE BREWSTER

  An unidentified man was killed last night in an accident involving a driverless vehicle. Police say that the man was crossing Wave Length near Transverse Road when he was struck by a southbound automobile.

• Recon Eight Released from Police Custody
  

  By PIETRO SALK

  Eight members of a breakaway Cubist cult have been released from police custody today after an extensive investigation turned up no evidence of wrongdoing.

• RFD Back to Studio
  

  By ARLING WILSON

  Perplex City's top-selling band, Roll for Damage, is back in the studio recording a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Random Encounter. Sources close to the band say that the new sound they are producing has a much darker, almost nihilistic feeling.

• Kiteway's Role Revisited
  

  Editorial/Opinion

  A short time ago, the Sentinel ran an editorial calling on Sente Kiteway to step down as Master of the Academy and admit defeat in the face of his failure to recover the Receda Cube, stolen early last year. Since that time, we have been inundated with support for Sente and his enigmatic Cube retrieval program, and so have chosen to revisit this issue.

• Crime Lower in East Old Town
  

  By PIETRO SALK

  Petty crime in the East Old Town district has dropped nearly 15% from last year, according to a report released by the Office of the Council today.

• Corolla Jurist Under Misconduct Suspicion
  

  By JEREMY CLARIDGE

  An unidentified jurist serving for the Michael Corolla murder trial may have compromised the proceedings, sources say. An anonymous informant said that one of the jurists has been under suspicion for some weeks now, and a cautionary audit has revealed suspicious financial transactions.

• Academy Plans Unravel
  

  By IONA RODIE

  Anonymous sources reported to the Sentinel that Sente Kiteway's Cube retrieval effort is being delayed further weeks.

• PCBC Exec to Retire
  

  By ALWHIN COPI

  PCBC CEO Jonathan Smart plans to step down later this year, according to a press statement released by the bank late on Friday.

• Djinn Jr. Reported
  

  By AMBER MAI-WAN

  Security experts at Key Surety Inc. have reported finding several keys around the city infected with a worm tentatively dubbed "Son of Djinn." So far, the infection has been contained, and none of the keys are still in use now.

• Kiteway Unfit for Office
  

  Editorial/Opinion

  Sente Kiteway should be removed from his post as Master of the Academy immediately. The fact is that a valuable artifact, the Receda Cube, was stolen from under Sente's nose last year, and thus far no visible moves toward recovery have taken place. It is high time for this man to be called to account for his lack of action.

• PCAG Ejects Nuru
  

  By CORWIN JONES

  Long-time sportsman Jackson Nuru has been ejected from the preliminary round of the City Council Classic.

• Centrifuge Buys KSI
  

  By AMBER MAI-WAN

  Centrifuge Inc. has announced a buyout of its high-end competitor, Key Surety Inc., for PCL2.3 billion in cash and stock.

• Crispy Heaven Closed
  

  By NATASHA VALLIERE

  Twenty-three Crispy Heaven locations have been shut down after City inspectors claim to have found serious health and safety violations at a central food preparation plant.

• City Opens Northside
  

  By GARIMA KING

  Camryn Scott, Leader of the City Council, announced at a press conference today that the Northside Nature Preserve has been approved for sale to real estate developers.

Premium Articles - News in Brief

• Cube Returned Safely
  The Academy has reported to the Sentinel that the Receda Cube has been safely returned to Perplex City. The Cube has already been transferred to the Academy Museum, where it is expected to return to public display as soon as next week.
  
  
• Sentinel Suspends Earth Edition
  The Sentinel today announced that it is calling a temporary halt to its Earth edition while the City Council reviews Perplex City's relationship with Earth and determines the future of the data link. Earlywine has said the Council is committed to maintaining a relationship with Earth, but has not yet decided how to move forward.
  
  
• CRT Scribe Reinstated
  Puzzle scribe Kurt McAllister has been returned to his prior position in the Academy, following a brief suspension. McAllister was suspended when he became implicated in security flaws in the Earth data ling, but has now been found to be instrumental in protecting the Receda Cube from the Third Power.
  
  
• CRT Scribe Arrested
  Cube Retrieval Team puzzle scribe Caine Johansson has been arrested, police say. He is charged with the murder of his colleague Anna Heath, who was found dead in the catacombs under the city in late July of last year.
  
  
• Applebaum Suffers Crisis of Faith
  According to close friends, award-winning author Skip Applebaum is in the throes of a "significant personal crisis" and has gone to the Reconstructionist compound "to spend some time contemplating the nature of faith."
  
  
• Sentinel Resumes Schedule
  The Sentinel has reached a preliminary agreement with the City Council to resume publication of the Sentinel at a more frequent pace than has been typical since Executive Order NE-3309 was first issued. Editor-in-chief Michiko Clark said that in the future, new editions will be delivered "periodically."
  
  
• Mood Sombre at Anniversary of Cube Theft
  As today marks the third anniversary since the Receda Cube was stolen from the Academy Museum, some of the most notable thinkers in the city reflect upon what the Cube means to us all -- and what its theft has taught us about ourselves and our place in the universe.
  
  
• Champaign Effervescent
  PCAG prodigy Myra Champaign has made tremendous strides in this year's one-on-one matches, and her brilliant performance thus far in this week's multiplayer games leads some sporting enthusiasts to speculate that she may yet dethrone reigning champion Ryan Cahill.
  
  
• Nipper Released
  Alleged crime lord Juniper "Nipper" Onego has been released from prison, police say. According to sources working on the case, Onego was sprung based on "irregularities and improprieties" with the evidence gathered against him. Onego has issued a statement through his lawyer restating his innocence.
  
  
• Onyx Takes Stage
  As the spring lines go on sale, prepare to see more and more onyx, faux sable and patent leather. "Usually these sombre touches are too heavy for the warmer months," said Penny Howser of Mystify, "but designers now are tapping into the very serious mood of the city for inspiration right now."
  
  
• Children Mount Protest of Gallery
  A group of eight schoolchildren from the Artist's Quarter have mounted a protest of the Ha Gallery's policies after a group of the children were refused admission last week, preventing them from completing a school project. The children, all between the ages of 10 and 13, say they were not allowed into the gallery because they did not have adult accompaniment.
  
  
• Reynolds Cans Plans
  Industrialist Jaime Reynolds has scrapped plans to build a new manufacturing facility for replica Earth goods following the gradual decline in sales in recent months. "No sense building a business that will only lose me money," Reynolds said, adding, "Don't see the market bouncing back real soon."
  
  
• Onego Arrested
  Alleged criminal mastermind Juniper "Nipper" Onego was arrested midday on Tuesday after a lengthy police investigation led authorities to his safe house. Police say that Onego's criminal organisation had been infiltrated by police informants, but refused to disclose specifics in order to protect those sources.
  
  
• Chinchoa Breeder Arrested
  Reknowned chinchoa breeder Fabrizio Hatfield has been arrested on charges of fraud. According to police detective Jack Langley, Hatfield's business, Hatfield & Co. Chinchoas, knowingly deceived consumers regarding the lineage and age of the animals he sold.
  
  
• Harmonious Fare Served at Coda
  Coda's menu of simple, fresh fare like herb-crusted salmon, creamy beet stew, and minted lamb are delicately balanced and excellent in their own right, but it is the desserts after the meal that inspire and delight. Not to be missed is the Bachanal Tower, a stack of flaky pastry, cream, and berries topped off with a warm cocoa sauce. Five stars.
  
  
• Chinchoa Show Raises Lecks for Charity
  The Chinchoa Society held its annual competition over the weekend, pitting owner-pet duos against one another in an array of mazes, obstacle courses, and other challenges. The competition was the most successful to date, with over PCL57 million being raised. The funds will go toward furnishing puzzles and games for seriously ill children.
  
  
• Rudon-Birch Divorces
  Society matron Paulina Rudon-Birch has announced she is filing for divorce from her fifth husband, Roland Carrick, citing "grave personal differences." Rudon-Birch, 104, married 99-year-old Carrick in August of last year. Carrick's publicist could not be reached for comment.
  
  
• Restructure Refocuses on Rural Artists
  The Restructure Art Gallery has announced that it is concentrating on rural artists for its upcoming exhibit, "Voices of the Land." Owner Vianne Powell pointed to a renewed interest in traditional Perplexian folk puzzles for the idea, and said that her acquisitions team is hunting in the great Perplex City region for new talent to highlight.
  
  
• Kiteway Makes Statement on Scandal
  Early this morning, before polling for today's elections officially began, the Academy issued a statement from Master Sente Kiteway addressing this week's revelations regarding a secret and highly unethical research program.
  
  
• Sweets Consumption Rising Rapidly
  The Office of Public Health has completed its annual census of dietary habits and discovered that Perplexians are eating a staggering 28% more sugary treats per capita than last year. The data is still under examination, and researchers hope to yet discover why Perplex City has developed a sweet tooth in just a single year. The full report is due out next month.
  
  
• Earlywine in Egg Attack
  Nathan Earlywine was forced to take evasive action at a rally yesterday when protesters blasted his entourage with a volley of eggs. Earlywine, speaking at a new education centre in the Old Town, escaped the missiles, though several of his staff were hit. The protesters are believed to have been demonstrating against proposed cutbacks in public services.
  
  
• Polygon Urges Caution
  Parks officials have urged patrons of Polygon Park to use extra caution this autumn when walking through heavily wooded areas. The warning comes after revelations late last week that the park had failed to adhere to its own policy regarding pruning dead wood from trees along marked trails and paths. The Parks Office has already begun a vigourous pruning program, but says it may take weeks to complete.
  
  
• Lighting Mishaps Set Three Fires
  The celebration of the Lighting of the Way turned potentially disastrous in the Old Town this weekend, as winds knocked loose a number of poorly-secured lamps that subsequently set at least three fires. The included two dead trees and a paper and wood holiday stand for selling harbonnes. Firefighters say the flames in all cases were put out with minimal delay.
  
  
• Froghopper Revival
  The children's television programme Froghopper, held in fond memory by a generation of adults now in their 30s and 40s, has been picked up by Fraction Media with the intent of modernising the show and airing it again. Froghopper was well-regarded for its efforts to teach strong logic and problem-solving skills in early childhood.
  
  
• Scott, Earlywine Even in Polls
  Recent polls indicate that sitting Council Leader Camryn Scott and Council Member Nathan Earlywine, both candidates for the Council Leader post, are now running neck-and-neck in public opinion following popular candidate Douglass Finlay's exit from the race. The poll also shows fellow candidate Shannon Powell trailing with a scant 2% of the vote, and a full 18% of those polled remained undecided.
  
  
• Study: Prodromal Labour Causes Irritability in Late Pregnancy
  Researchers have confirmed what expecting fathers have long known: Prolonged periods of prodromal labour in late pregnancy cause a nearly tripled maternal score on the Howe-Reyes Irritability Index. The study compared Howe-Reyes scores for five hundred pregnant women in the last month of gestation.
  
  
• Alejo, Joya Quarrel
  Pop stars Alejo Jackson of Roll for Damage and singer Joya were spotted having a heated row on Saturday night, dampening the hopes of those fans who had hoped the two were well on their way to a romantic reconciliation. Their argument came during what had until then appeared to be an amiable night out for the two at Cervantes.
  
  
• First Round Knockouts End Quietly
  The first round of PCAG knockout matches ends quietly today, with little attention from press or fans. PCAG officials are rumoured to be discussing what can be done to revitalise interest in these early matches in a year that, so far, has had none of the surprise eliminations or drug scandals that have spiced up early proceedings over the last few years.
  
  
• Levenay Family Squabbles On
  Isador Levenay has issued renewed allegations that his cousin, Raul Levenay, the son of couture empress Isabella Levenay, was murdered by "a fellow family member" as part of a massive conspiracy between various members of the family to control direction of the highly profitable fashion empire. A statement from the company's headquarters has dismissed the claim as "spurious and without truth nor merit."
  
  
• Seven Bridges Repaired
  The Newguard Seven Bridges will be closed to all traffic from 30 Aug. through 1 Sept. while the city conducts a thorough inspection and makes any necessary repairs to the structures. This routine safety procedure is the first such closure to the bridges in eight years.
  
  
• Joya, Alejo Reconcile
  Celebrity-watchers say that pop stars Joya and Alejo Jackson were spotted together Wednesday afternoon with Joya's daughter, Allegra Melody, enjoying what appeared to be a very domestic picnic at Caesura Park. The sighting has sparked inevitable rumours that the pair of musicians are rekindling the romance they ended over a year ago.
  
  
• Yolen Endorses Nobody
  Retiring City Council Member Roy Yolen has continued to refuse to endorse any of the contenders for his district's seat. The silence is highly unusual, with only a few months to go before the elections are held, and some analysts are saying that it is a particular snub at Douglass Finlay, who is seeking the City Council Leader spot through Yolen's district.
  
  
• Urban Wildlife Studied
  Biologists with the Office of the Council have begun a five-year study to examine the ways in which wildlife have integrated themselves into the city's infrastructure. The goal, according to lead researcher Justine Fowler, is to "find new ways to ensure that wildlife can live in harmony with the people of the city."
  
  
• SF Connection Info to Be Revealed
  Academy insiders say that some of the questions surrounding the initialisation of a second communication link to Earth will be answered soon, with registration to participate in the ceremony expected to open sometime this week. It is as of yet unclear what the ceremony and ensuing celebration will entail, but rumours hint at an activation puzzle that will be set for Cube hunters participating in the event.
  
  
• Academy Mum on New Link
  While the Academy is refusing to answer regarding specifics of the mid-August celebration to initialize a second data link to Earth, some insiders have leaked tanatalizing clues. Sources say that Cube hunters in attendance at the San Francisco event will be treated to a special puzzle designed specifically for the day, in order to activate the link. Official Academy spokesmen have declined to confirm or deny this information.
  
  
• New Comm Link to Earth Announced
  The Academy and Mind Candy have announced plans for a celebration to inaugurate the opening of a new data connection to Earth. The event is planned for mid-August in San Francisco, in the United States. Cube hunters from around the world will be invited to attend the festivities. Academy sources have declined to comment on the nature or purpose of this new link, citing security reasons.
  
  
• Champaign Sparkles
  Controversial PCAG phenom Myra Champaign set a fantastic bar for next year's championship competition last night in a showy exhibition match against Oliver Pohele. Champaign has said she is "determined to improve on last year's performance."
  
  
• Serena Denies Engagement
  PCAG star Serena Duncan has issued a vehement denial that she became engaged to recording mogul Helix Hesh just over a week ago. The statement reads, in part, "Helix and I are merely friends, and anyone who suggests there is more to it than that should mind his own business."
  
  
• Gambol Numbers Decline
  Organisers are blaming forecasts for unusually hot weather with the predicted drop in participation for the Solstice Gambol for this year. "There's still some time left, so it may yet turn around to meet or exceed previous levels," said organiser Hugh Linden, "but I frankly won't be holding my breath for it."
  
  
• Key Prices to Plummet
  Analysts have predicted a massive slash in key prices in the coming weeks as manufacturers offload inventory and prepare to unveil a new generation of more robust and stylish devices. Prices could fall as much as 40% for models slated...
  
  
• Scott Rallies Old Town
  City Council Leader Camryn Scott today blasted the speed of the Old Town Renewal Committee. "There is a time for careful study and a time for action," she said. "If the Old Town has been so neglected that there can be major gas explosions, the symptoms have to be treated immediately, before more people can be killed or injured."
  
  
• Polygon Marathon Today
  This year's Polygon Park Marathon will be run today. Early-morning registration has already exceeded last year's total, and organisers are optimistic that total attendance and donation numbers will also be record-shattering.
  
  
• Seasons Delivers on Promises
  The hottest dining spot in the Artist's Quarter right now is Seasons, which promises dishes made using only the freshest locally-grown produce available in a menu that changes with the harvest. This week's chilled carrot soup with creme fraiche is a culinary journey in its own right, and roasted peppers stuffed with deftly spiced lamb and wheat berries will have you coming back again and again. Four stars.
  
  
• Sunny Days Slow Workers
  A report by the Office of the Council has shown that worker absenteeism and slowed productivity have a positive correlation with fair weather. According to the report, workers are 8% less likely to show up for work on warm, sunny days than on cooler or rainy days; and typically, productivity among the workers who do arrive is down approximately 5%.
  
  
• Whipsmart Tests Flavours
  Never content with its place at the top, Whipsmart Ice Cream is reportedly test-marketing a new line of experimental flavours, including sour and herb notes. Analysts are largely unenthusastic about the concept's appeal for mass-market taste buds, however.
  
  
• Tokei's Council Quiet
  Randal Tokei's Beauty Alliance has been uncharacteristically quiet in the past days after an anonymous source claimed that the group was planning a "major work of street art" sometime this spring. The leak did not describe the work, and some have speculated that the information itself is a part of the artistic work.
  
  
• Kostka Reliability Questioned
  A source from within the police department has expressed "grave doubts" about the veracity of Kostka's claims of having evidence that the Reconstructionists were responsible for the theft of the Receda Cube. Kostka, formerly known as Jessica Holyoke, is a member of the splinter sect.
  
  
• Cognivia Drops on Report
  Shares in Cognivia dropped 7% today on the release of the company's shareholder report. Analysts say that the pharmaceutical giant has failed to show any true innovation lately, instead relying on incremental improvements to its existing products or new, niche drugs with very limited potential markets.
  
  
• Dry Days Ahead
  It is with some relief that meteorologists are predicting a moderately dry spring, though not serious enough to be considered a drought. Last year's heavy rains and flooding had long-ranging consequences, including seriously damaging a variety of grain yields.
  
  
• Publisher Deal Close
  Inside reports indicate that the Sentinel is very close to reaching an agreement with Douglass Arroyo, currently publisher at the Finance Observer, to come in as the Sentinel's new publisher. The Sentinel has been without a formal publisher since former publisher Lauren Grove was dismissed last August on charges of employment discrimination.
  
  
• Brain Study Inconclusive
  A new report out of Phuah Hospital has not shown conclusive results on the effects of different varieties of protein intake on optimal brain function. "This was a small-scale study over a short term," said research team lead Norma Opheno. "It's possible that there is an effect over a longer term, or that the influence is small enough to not be detctable in a study the size of ours."
  
  
• Mazy Wave Court Closing
  Mazy Wave Court has announced they will be closing for two weeks at the beginning of April to conduct extensive renovations and some new landscaping in preparation for the busy spring and summer seasons. "We're very excited about the changes we have planned," said Mazy Wave representative Janice Cornfellow.
  
  
• Seafood Gains Diners
  The upscale restaurants and hosts of the city have all come to a single resounding conclusion: seafood is the entree of choice for diners this spring. Heavier dishes, such as thick cuts of meat or chunky stews, are disappearing from menus all over the city in favour of this lighter fare, led in part by an easing of fishing restrictions passed by the City Council over the winter.
  
  
• Newguard Ruins Need Repairs
  The Perplex City Historical Society announced today that the famous Newguard Ruins have been damaged by both flooding last spring and severe weather this winter, and are embarking on a multi-year restoration project to preserve the structures in optimal condition. Study should begin over the summer, with volunteers beginning some temporary buttressing in areas that were the hardest hit.
  
  
• Young Chef Chooses Bold Flavours
  Youthful chef Gianna Praxten, founder of the yet-to-open restaurant Tasty, held a pre-opening press event over the weekend in which she displayed the fruits of her last year's labour. Praxten, who is only 24 years old, says that she approaches cuisine as a high art, and aims to create sensations the diner has never before encountered -- and at PCL2300 and up per plate, she had better hope that she hits her mark.
  
  
• Inquest: Librarian's Death a Suicide
  The police have closed the case file on the death of Isaac Cymbalisty after issuing a report that the Academy librarian died of an overdose of black market Ceretin. Police pointed to the presence of a suicide note and lack of evidence of others in his home in this clear-cut case.
  
  
• Joya, Alejo Spotted Together
  Pop stars Joya and Alejo Jackson were spotted together at a quiet nook in Deep Blue late Sunday night. Onlookers say that the pair were apparently having an earnest and heartfelt discussion, though bystanders were unable to discern the topic. Joya and Jackon famously broke up early last year, with Joya since delivering a baby girl, on whose paternity she remains silent.
  
  
• Retired Fellow Makes Prize
  Retired Natural Sciences Fellow of the Academy Louis Revington has formed a prize foundation to seek out and reward youngsters studying how the biological processes of multiple species interrelate in an intact ecosystem. The Revington Prize will be awarded once a year by a panel of trustees.
  
  
• Freak Snowstorm Buries City
  The city was caught by surprise when an unexpected snowstorm brewed late last week, dumping the city under a record-breaking amount of snow. "The conditions were a bit of a shock to us," said meteorologist Bart Hollis. "It's exceedingly rare to see a severe storm brew so rapidly."
  
  
• Bristle's Spring Show Gets Council Approval
  Following in the footsteps of Randal Tokei's Azad Park performance piece of last summer,"Construction and Destruction," fellow artist Sara Bristle has received approval for her reaction piece, "Ashes." Bristle has kept the details of her work secret for now, though it is known that she has in recent weeks been seeking out ashes from several infamous fires that have destroyed museums and libraries.
  
  
• Unrest, Violence Continue
  Late last night, a window at the Soupery on Creation Lane was smashed and the premises set on fire. The building immediately summoned the fire brigade, who were able to bring the blaze under control, though the damage is expected to run to tens of thousands of lecks. Inside the charred interior, two white horizontal chalk marks could be seen, with the word "Warren" was scrawled between.
  
  
• Belle Goes Slumming
  Pop singer Aurora Belle has reportedly been cast in a low-budget Old Town Players production of a new play by Charleton Aster. The singer has mostly stayed out of the public eye since her disastrous relationship with Roll for Damage star Alejo Jackson ended, only the latest in a string of failures for Belle that include the poor reception of both her last album and her ill-considered turn in 'Absalom and Tavent.'
  
  
• Ling on the Run
  In the newest twist in the Karen Chondelle murder, wealthy talent agent Hubert Ling has reportedly left town before he could be detained by police for questioning. Ling, a former lover of Chondelle's, is now under suspicion of involvement in the apparent frame-up of Chondelle's new husband, Michael Corolla, for her murder.
  
  
• Old Town Plans Forming
  According to a report from the Office of the Council, the Old Town Renewal Committee is in the final stages of planning a sweeping set of reforms and infrastructure improvements to bring new life back the the centuries-troubled Old Town. The plan should be presented to the City Council in the coming weeks.
  
  
• Museum of Music Plans Summer Festival
  The Museum of Music announced today that it plans to host a week-long summer music festival in Polygon Park, featuring performances by both popular modern artists and lesser-known performers specialising in such diverse disciplines as simple, traditional folk music and more challenging pieces from the pre-war era.
  
  
• Vandalism Continues
  There were further acts of vandalism in the Artists' Quarter Tuesday night, with two trees uprooted in Euler's Disc. The word "Stirner" was sprayed onto the bark of one of the trees, along with a green zig-zagged line, similar to a lightning bolt. The police have assured the public they are treating the matter extremely seriously.
  
  
• Librarian Found Dead
  Academy Head Librarian Isaac Cymbalisty was found dead in his home midday on Saturday in what appears to be a case of suicide. Sources familiar with the man described him as "isolated," and "a bit of a loner." He does not leave behind any immediate family. Cymbalisty was 52 years of age.
  
  
• Kindling Held Late
  The Brotherhood of the Six held the ceremony of the Kindling of the Flame at dusk on Tuesday night, following the light blanket of snow that fell in the early hours that morning. This is the latest the Kindling has been since 224, when the first snowfall was on 7th Feb.
  
  
• Children Lament Missing Snowfall
  The children of Perplex City are largely disconsolate over this year's absent-to-date snowfall, with festivities from sledding competitions to epic snowball fights canceled or delayed. Julian Gardner, 9, told the Sentinel, "Some of us are starting to wonder if it mightn't snow at all this year. And no days off school for snow. It's just not fair, is it?"
  
  
• Championship Still in Contention
  The PCAG championship is one of the most contentious in years, with no single player succeeding in handing in a breakaway performance in the early days to soar to an assured victory. Indeed, the early days of the championship held some shocking turnarounds, such as player Klaus Johnson's elimination yesterday after a remarkably poor showing. The city is rising into a fever pitch of anticipation, with less than two weeks left before the finals are settled.
  
  
• City Prepares for Finals
  The city is bracing itself for the annual finals fever that sweeps the city starting in the last week of December each year as the year's PCAG championship is settled. Businesses are anticipating productivity slowdowns, and some are even closing their doors in expectation that employees and customers alike will have their eyes focused on the games.
  
  
• Hilbert Donates Materials
  Hilbert Industries delivered an early solstice gift to fifty families when the manufacturing giant donated materials and labour for significant improvements to their homes. Hilbert's gift goes to families with suboptimal living conditions, as identified by an external advisory committee. This annual tradition has been kept up unbroken for over two hundred years.
  
  
• Crispy Heaven Settles
  Fast-food chain Crispy Heaven has settled a class-action suit against it brought by customers who claimed to become ill after eating at one of the restaurants. The amount of the settlement, which was reached with the aid of an arbitrator, is undisclosed. Crispy Heaven suffered a public relations blow earlier this year when it voluntarily closed multiple locations over health code violations.
  
  
• Joya, Cahill Rift?
  Pop singer Joya and PCAG star Ryan Cahill, who have been romantically linked despite public denials since this summer, were spotted over the weekend having an emotional late-night discussion at Conundra. Though witnesses did not overhear the conversation, they said the tearful singer -- who is due to deliver a baby in mere weeks -- appeared to be resisting Cahill's efforts to placate her, and they left separately shortly thereafter.
  
  
• Fenlon's Coffee Still Has What It Takes
  The level of chic of Fenlon's for coffee and puzzles has waxed and waned many a time over the past few years, but one thing remains stone-solid: Nobody can beat Fenlon's coffee and delectably flaky seasonal pastries. The quality of the competition varies by time of day, but Fenlon's remains an excellent place to go for some friendly matches at chess, dominoes, or card games galore, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. Four stars.
  
  
• Champaign Out of Play
  As was roundly expected by sporting analysts, PCAG prodigy Myra Champaign failed to make the December cut into the final month of championship play, though by a scant five points. The young girl said she is "a bit disappointed" that she missed the final cut after her impressive last-minute surge last week. "It just means I need to work harder and think sharper next year," she said in interviews. "
  
  
• Mild Winter May Delay Kindling
  The Brotherhood of the Six has warned that this year's late winter will likely delay the annual Kindling of the Flame. Meterologists have widely predicted this winter will be warm and dry, a pleasant change after heavy rains in the spring.
  
  
• Arsonist Hunted
  Authorities are on the hunt for a would-be arsonist who set fire to some equipment in the storage lockers of the Triple Wheel Stadium, then fled the scene. Police believe the culprit may be a resident of the area, unhappy with the ongoing strife between the stadium management and the neighbourhood.
  
  
• Seaside Press Diversifies
  Seaside Press has announced an unprecedented effort to recruit Earth-based authors, or Perplexian-Earth collaborations, to add credibility and range to its already highly acclaimed line of Earthological books. Analysts say the only surprising part of this move to attract Earth authors directly is that it took so long for a publisher to make it.
  
  
• Joya Denies Claims
  Joya announced today through her publicist that, despite reports that she is suffering from ailing health and spirits, both she and her baby are resting comfortably. Joya is currently avoiding the public eye as she reaches the final month of her pregnancy.
  
  
• PCAG Fans Prepare
  As December draws near, the most devout fans of the PCAG are starting to lock in their plans for the final six weeks. Caterers are nearly booked solid by now for long strings of championship parties, and every office in the city is preparing for the productivity losses that rise along with the intricate finals diagrams.
  
  
• Granier Biographer Angry
  Diana Coh, author of "Granier: A Man for Our Times" and leading Anthony Granier biographer, has added her voice to the protests against the Academy Museum's new exhibit. In a speech to fellow protesters over the weekend, she said: "Anthony Granier helped lift this city out of the dark times and into the light. It is ridiculous that his name should be linked to the conflict in this way."
  
  
• Rudon-Birch Pens Memoirs
  Society matron Paulina Rudon-Birch has announced plans to write and publish her memoirs, sure to include juicy details of her many decades of experience at love and hatred in the highest echelons of wealth. Rudon-Birch has not yet struck a deal with any one publisher, but she says that her agent is already fielding several offers.
  
  
• Newguard Hounds Revived
  Geneticist Devorah Harrow has breathed new life into a dead species -- the legendary Newguard hound. She announced last week that she has successfully delivered a live pup after carefully deciphering the riddle of the breed's genetic fingerprint through a combination of fortuitious discovery and painstaking work.
  
  
• Agilon Games to Begin
  Prominent technology company Agilon AI has announced its annual Agilon Games will begin in late November. This yearly competition allows the company to test out some of its latest technology in competition against an enthusiastic crowd of human participants.
  
  
• Finlay Finds Purchase
  A poll run by Fraction Media has found that political newcomer Douglass Finlay is considered "favourably" or "very favourably" by 57% of the voting public. Finlay, who announced his candidacy for council leader last week, is now in the process of formalising his personal platform in his campaign preparations. While these numbers are strong, some political insiders warn that his figures may suffer significant attrition as Finlay reaches more solid stances on the hot issues facing the city.
  
  
• Corolla Lands Book Deal
  Perpetual defendant Michael Corolla has signed a deal with Fraction Media for an upcoming book about his marriage, his wife's murder, and his subsequent trial. The book, Fraction representatives say, will tell "the true and untold story of his ordeal, and of the brave team of lawyers who brought [Corolla] new life after tragedy." Inside sources say that Corolla may have received an advance upwards of PCL5 million, though there is no official confirmation of that number.
  
  
• Tokei Forms Council
  Critically acclaimed artist Randal Tokei has formed a private council of like-minded artists, to be called the Beauty Alliance, to work together and explore ways to expand public participation in artistic endeavours. "I want to bring the people together to make something magnificent," he said. "We could make something to endure a thousand years."
  
  
• Crispy Heaven Gains
  Fast food chain Crispy Heaven appears to be making strides in improving customer satisfaction -- and shareholder satisfaction -- months after a number of locations closed in a public health scare. "I think we can safely say that we handled this situation gracefully, and our customers respect the steps we took for their safety," said Gwyneth St. Paul, the company's representative. She declined to comment on the ongoing litigation.
  
  
• Council to Mull Viard
  The City Council has given in to pleas by concerned citizens and will examine the ethicality of technology used in The Silver City, a Viard album from Hesh Records due to be released in mere weeks. Rumours indicate that the music is designed for use during periods of heavy mental activity, such as puzzle-solving, but some are worried that the technology is unproven and may have harmful side effects.
  
  
• Levenay Signs Hayden
  Up-and-coming designer Ursa Hayden, who has made waves with her interpretations of Earth fashion trends mixed with the traditional textures and silhouettes of Perplex City, has signed on with Isabella Levenay to produce an all-new line of formalwear. "It's so thrilling to suddenly have all of these resources at my disposal," Hayden said in interviews. "This is a dream come true."
  
  
• Museum Protests Continue
  Protests at the Academy Museum continued this weekend for the third week in a row, following the announcement of an exhibit planned to cover the war. Museum spokesmen claim the topic will be handled with sensitivity, but a growing body of protesters insist that the subject is better left undiscussed.
  
  
• Group Protests Viard
  A rising tide of concerned citizens is encouraging the Council to convene a special meeting to consider halting the production and release of the upcoming Viard album, The Silver City. Hesh Records has said that the music uses experimental technology intended for temporary cognitive enhancement, but opponents insist this technology is too unproven and potentially detrimental to see a public release. Viard has remained unavailable for comment.
  
  
• Gibbon Requests Time
  Financier Sandoval Gibbon has requested more time from the courts to assemble a case against MMS Holdings, whom he has accused of sending out manipulatory and factually incorrect information to shareholders that spurred a boom period of rising stock prices nearly seventeen years ago.
  
  
• Below Opens Up
  Below, the new restaurant by chef Remy Hathaway, has opened up in a subaquatic enclosure beneath the Mobius Strip. The ambience delivers with its soothing water-filtered light and stunning vistas of marine life, but the food has not yet hit its pace. Dishes that should be simple, such as the avocado-and-pear salad, come across as too fussy, while the seafood offerings are unexpectedly and unhappily bland. Three stars.
  
  
• PCX Up After Lighting
  The PCX is rising after promising earnings reports following the Lighting of the Way season. Analysts expect a strong holiday purchasing season from now through the end of the year. Experts suggest this shows a lasting improvement in the retail sector, following a prolonged soft period spurred by the theft of the Receda Cube early last year.
  
  
• Cahill Streak Continues
  Top-tier PCAG player Ryan Cahill appears to have finally hit a successful game strategy for the year, as his winning streak following his victory over Myra Champaign continues into this week unbroken. Most notably, over the weekend, Cahill scored a decisive win over Ethan Roanoke.
  
  
• Corolla Case Dismissed
  The murder case against Michael Corolla has been formally dismissed after prosecutors have admitted that their case has gradually unravelled upon closer examination in recent weeks. The prosecution was rebuilding the case after an initial mistrial was called due to jury misconduct.
  
  
• Lighting Pranksters Strike Academy
  The Academy awoke this morning to discover it had been hit by pranksters, presumably students, who painted all seven statues of the institution's founders blazing yellow. Academy master Sente Kiteway was reportedly unimpressed with the Lighting of the Way joke, and has ordered staff to work on the holiday at cleaning up the statues. The identity of the culprit or culprits is not known.
  
  
• Accident Rate Climbs
  A report by researchers at Phuah Hospital indicates that the rate of accidental injuries has been climbing steadily in recent years. "It's a side effect of our advances in medical care," said medical analyst Ophelia Coldwall. "We find an increased sense of invulnerability, particularly in young people, who are in many cases no longer taking routine, sensible precautions to avoid injury."
  
  
• War Exhibit Protested
  A handful of protesters gathered at the Academy Museum on Tuesday afternoon to protest rumoured plans of a war exhibit. These rumours have sparked after the Academy's new curator, Anja Marlowe, refused to rule out the possibility in interviews.
  
  
• Levenays Battle Over Licensing
  In a new chapter of the seemingly never-ending Levenay family drama, scion Amadora Levenay is challenging the family directorate to replace her brother, Oscar Levenay, as the company's CEO. In an open letter to the directorate, she said that "our mother would be ashamed of the cavalier way Oscar is handling the company's resources and reputation." The falling-out reportedly began over a disagreement in whether the company should permit some other manufacturers to license the family name.
  
  
• Joya Leaves Seclusion
  Pop singer Joya has finally left the seclusion she entered after leaving former producer and fiance Horace Shockley mere moments before they were to wed. Joya is visibly pregnant, and though she refuses to answer questions regarding paternity, she has said that the baby is due in late December.
  
  
• Stalking Legislation Reviewed
  The City Council is seeking public comment regarding the effectiveness of anti-stalking legislation passed three years ago. "We were looking to balance individual liberties with adequate protection for people who feel in danger," said council member Armand Levi. "Now we need to look back on that decision and see if we got it right."
  
  
• Rudon-Birch Weds
  Society matron Paulina Rudon-Birch, 103, married 98-year-old Roland Carrick in a private, family-only ceremony in her Ascendancy Point home. The marriage is Rudon Birch's fifth and Carrick's third. The couple have been friends for many years, their publicists said. Together they have five children, twelve grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
  
  
• Zhi-Hui Defends Drugs Policy
  PCAG chairman Robert Zhi-Hui defended the games' longstanding drug policy in an open forum this weekend designed to alleviate public concern. Critics contend that the PCAG's random testing methodology is flawed.
  
  
• Take Initiative Out
  Fans are already wildly enthusiastic over the latest offering from Roll for Damage, titled Take Initiative. Crowds gathered from early in the evening last night at clubs and bars throughout the city in anticipation of the midnight release. Said one fan, "This album is genius. Better than anything they've done so far."
  
  
• Owings Disputes Match
  Paul Owings is formally disputing the result of his last match, which was officially marked as a loss to him. Owings claims that the final point was awarded based on a puzzle with an ambiguous solution, and that he should be awarded an extra round. The question should go to PCAG arbitration tomorrow.
  
  
• PCBC Takeover Plans
  The PCBC today announced their formal offer to take over Fivebridge & Remton Consolidated Bank. PCBC consulting economist Monica Grand said that the move should be a benefit to consumers, as the separate financial networks are gradually integrated.
  
  
• Alejo Dumps Aurora
  Singer Alejo Jackson's publicist has confirmed his breakup with Aurora Belle, saying that the two "thought the relationship was going in very different directions." The move is a surprise, following so close on the heels of Aurora Belle's declaration in an exclusive interview that she saw wedding vows and a family in the couple's future.
  
  
• Centrifuge Announces Strategy
  Centrifuge announced today an initiative to develop simpler and more robust automatic maintenance and security mechanisms for personal keys and information systems. "This is a matter handled on a per-product basis until now, but we are developing a more comprehensive integrated architecture across all our consumer product lines," Centrifuge said in a written statement.
  
  
• Earth Line Disrupted
  Perplex City's connection from the Centre for Reality Research to Earth was disrupted for a brief time on Wednesday for causes that remain unknown. Personnel at the CRR are very concerned that the problem may recur, as the system resumed function before a definite cause could be established.
  
  
• Willow to Retire
  Puzzle-design superstar Alan Willow has announced his plans to retire from public life after the conclusion of this year's PCAG championship. Willow, now 78, has been influential in the philosophy of competitive games design. "It's time for me to step aside and let some of the fresh, vibrant designers get their fair share of the spotlight," he said.
  
  
• Franke to Perform
  Retired pianist Dorian Franke has agreed to a special one-time concert at the Manifold Concert Hall later this fall, his first public performance in nearly 40 years. Rumour has it that his great-niece begged the legendary musician to share his gift with a generation largely unfamiliar with his work.
  
  
• Finnegan Shakes off Loss
  Alma Finnegan shook the dust of defeat off her shoes last night and overcame Oliver Pohele in an exciting match that went into extra rounds. This is Finnegan's first win in the championship season this year.
  
  
• Beach Ballooning
  Portions of Alchemy Beach have already been marked off in preparation for the city's annual hot-air ballooning competition. This year's contest adds a new twist, with a category for the balloon envelope with the largest surface area that still maintains its ability to fly.
  
  
• Peppers, Tomatoes Fresh All Year
  The esteemed chef Nora Talal has opened the mysteries of her kitchen with a session on how best to prepare the seasonal fruits and vegetables overflowing from kitchen gardens all over the city. Talal covers making preserves, sauces, and chutneys in this series.
  
  
• Nuru to Analyse
  PCAG luminary Jackson Nuru has reached an agreement with Fraction Media to provide an insider's analysis of this year's championship games. Nuru will not be playing this year, following his March ejection on drug charges.
  
  
• Meteor Shower Due
  Stargazers should look up tomorrow night after 10pm until 4am for best viewing of this year's Madna's Tears meteor shower. The Academy's astronomy department is offering guided trips outside the city's night-time glow to would-be amateur astronomers who are interested in how the annual Tearfall has shaped city folklore and scientific knowledge.
  
  
• Joya, Cahill Together?
  PCAG pro Ryan Cahill was spotted last night escorting singer Joya during an intimate dinner in the Artist's Quarter. "He seemed very solicitous of her, and she seemed unusually vibrant," commented one eyewitness. "It looked to me like there was a definite spark between them."
  
  
• Museum Planning Earth Exhibit
  Given the popularity of all things related to Earth these days, the Perplex City Museum is planning an exhibit attempting to demystify the many cultures of Earth. The museum is working with exclusive replica manufacturer Hannigan's and researchers from the Reality Centre in order to achieve the highest degree of accuracy and quality in its information.
  
  
• Blue Heron Unveiled
  Sculptor Aisha Mpongo has unveiled her new work, 'Blue Heron.' The giant sculpture is composed of corrosion and stress-resistant metal alloys, and is located off the coast of the city, where Mpongo has calculated that it is visible rising over the horizon on a clear day.
  
  
• Alejo, Aurora Sighted House Shopping
  This year's entertainment power couple, Alejo Jackson and Aurora Belle, have been spotted house-hunting together, giving rise to a flurry of rumours that the duo are planning to shack up together for good. The pair have been increasingly comfortable with each other in public in recent weeks, leading to some criticism that the relationship is a stunt to draw attention and further their careers.
  
  
• Recons Claim Media Bias
  Representatives of the usually-reclusive Reconstructionist splinter group have come forward to accuse several media outlets, including the Sentinel itself, of an unreasoning and wholly unfounded bias against Cubist religions in general and Reconstructionism in particular.
  
  
• Rudolph Shines
  Actress Hortense Rudolph absolutely dazzles in her performance in the new film Justice. This compelling character study of the criminal mastermind behind the 170BC judiciary pogroms is chillingly convincing, and makes even the infamous Faith Giordana into an empathetic figure.
  
  
• Joya Announces Pregnancy
  In a widely-expected move, Joya issued a simple statement through her publicist today announcing that she is, in fact, expecting a baby. She remains in seclusion at an undisclosed location, and has not revealed any specific information regarding when the infant is due.
  
  
• Petel Speaks Out
  The breakaway PCAG player for this year, Gabriella Petel, has recently coasted through a series of near-victories after her flashy performance at the beginning of the season. Today, she sits down with the Sentinel for an exclusive in-depth discussion of her strategies, what it's really like to play against Serena Duncan and Myra Champaign, and the unexpected pressure of her success and newfound fame.
  
  
• Missing Children Found
  Two children who went missing from a family excursion were located in the catacombs yesterday after only a few hours, police say. The children, 2 and 4 years old, are unharmed, but understandably frightened by their ordeal.
  
  
• Foreign Affairs Neglected
  A recent poll of Perplex City residents indicated that nearly 57% feel the City Council doesn't pay enough attention to foreign relations. Academy sociologist Perry Corning said that the new interest in foreign policy could be the result of influence from the dynamic international relationships seen on Earth.
  
  
• Lowly Lentil Stakes Claim at Soupery
  The lentil, that least of legumes, has found itself drenched in glamour and hounded by the masses in its new glory at the Soupery, the new gourmet soup-only take-out restaurant on the Mobius Strip. The Soupery offers ten lush soups every day, accompanied by a choice of fragrant breads and fruits. Pick the special and enjoy lunch for less than PCL50. Four stars.
  
  
• Ayano Convicted
  Rupert Ayano, a former accounts analyst for Ascendancy Point's in-house financial association, Comprendo Finance, has been convicted on charges of fraudulently receiving over PCL800,000 in forged expense reimbursements and inappropriately obtained bonuses and benefits. Ayano will serve five years in prison and must repay Comprendo Finance for every leck stolen, plus an additional PCL150,000 in punitive fines.
  
  
• Crispy Heaven Improves
  Analysts say Crispy Heaven's summer sales, often stagnant in the warmer months as consumers seek out cooler, lighter foods, have been booming in recent weeks. The chain's representative, Gwyneth St. Paul, pointed to this as a sign of renewed consumer trust in the aftermath of the health violation problems Crispy Heaven encountered earlier in the year.
  
  
• Bear Terrorizes Fivebridge
  This week, there have been several sightings of a large black bear in developed areas just outside of Fivebridge. The bear has so far attacked one pet dog, who is now in a veterinary hospital recovering from serious injuries, but no people have yet been approached or harmed. Wilderness experts are at a loss to explain why the bear has entered an inhabited area.
  
  
• Silver Mine Reopened
  City officials today officially reopened one of the city's historic silver mines as a low-yield educational facility. "The mine will produce precious little silver at this point," said city council member Nathan Earlywine. "What we have built here is practically a museum, and will enable schoolchildren to experience what it was like for our forebears in the early days of Perplex City."
  
  
• Alejo, Aurora Together
  The celebrity gossip scene is buzzing with the news that Alejo Jackson, the singer for hot rock group Roll for Damage, appeared together with singer Aurora Belle at the exclusive Thursday night opening of Never Now, the latest offering from restaurateur Sharon Copeland. "They looked very comfortable with one another," said an anonymous fellow party-goer. "There is no question to anybody who saw the two of them that they are together."
  
  
• Editor Speaks to Earth
  In a first-ever convergence of interworld media, Perplex City Sentinel editor-in-chief Michiko Clark spoke to the Earth radio station Talksport early Monday morning. The topics covered in the interview, which is available for download in MP3 format, ranged from the latest headlines to Clark's hair color.
  
  
• RFD Announces Album Date
  Rock band roll for Damage has announced that its next album, Take Initiative, will be released for sale on Sept. 1. "We're coming into final production," said drummer Echo West. "The band is tremendously proud of this album, and can't wait for the public reaction."
  
  
• Centrifuge Under Fire
  An anonymous source at Centrifuge says the research and development team for next-generation key technology is under heavy fire from top executives at the company to explain how newer models can be more susceptible to the dreaded Djinn virus that swept the industry last year. "Heads are definitely rolling," said the source. "Expect a lot of people to get fired over the next few weeks."
  
  
• Tigers Skinned
  The Tigers persisted with a relentless determination and noble spirit in the Mazy Classic this week, but ultimately suffered defeat at the hands of Colman Ayani's Serpents. "Yes, you could say we're pretty disappointed," said the Tigers' rowing captain, Bamina Mulholland. "We're all heart and no cup."
  
  
• Arthritis Rates Drop
  The 'Stand Up Tall' public health initiative run by the Office of the Council has been a resounding success, an independent study has found. The program has focused on educating and treating groups most at risk for arthritis, poor bone strength, and other age-intensified skeletal ailments.
  
  
• Hot Summer Expected
  Despite the cool, rainy spring, meteorologists believe that we should expect a particularly hot, dry summer. "Looks like the peak in a ten-year cycle," said Academy researcher Violet Owens. She suggested extra care be taken this year with hydration and skin protection during outdoor activities.
  
  
• Park Vandals Caught
  A group of teenagers who have been damaging trees in numerous city parks have been identified and apprehended, police say. "These kids were really out on a lark and didn't understand how much damage they were doing," said police detective Jermaine Horn. "Their parents assure us they will make sure nothing like this happens again."
  
  
• Corolla Retrial Up in Air
  The city is delaying its efforts to reschedule Michael Corolla's murder trial while it investigates emerging evidence that Corolla may have been set up. "It looks like a juror was being paid to convict him," said Corolla's legal representative, Johann Jacobson. "Nobody does something like that without a big motive, and we're going to find out what that motive is."
  
  
• Retail Sales Hopping
  Retail sales associated with the holidays, particularly of Earth-replica goods and media, are starting to pick up sharply. The summer holidays, traditionally not as large a gift-giving event as in winter, have been on an upward trend for the last fifteen years, as consumers have begun to transition from traditional toy and joke gifts to larger and more expensive expressions of generosity.
  
  
• Gambol Route Marked
  The trail for the Solstice Gambol, the three-day hike around the city borders, has been finalised and marked out. This year, the Gambol will begin and end at Alchemy Beach, organisers said, and will be followed with the largest beach carnival to date.
  
  
• Too-Trendy Conundra Too Vexing
  Forget the amazing food, you go to Conundra to watch the beautiful people and hone your mind -- right? But long table waits, rampant favouritism by the staff, and ever upward-spiralling prices have taken the trendiest dining experience in town and made it nothing but vexsome, and not in the fun, competitive way. Three stars.
  
  
• Stadium Foes Rally
  Opponents of the Triple Wheel Stadium have renewed their efforts to shut down competition. Although the stadium has made some token efforts at noise and crowd control, neighborhood representatives say, these motions have been both ineffective and incompetently executed.
  
  
• Explosion Rocks Hilbert
  A Hilbert research lab conducting experiments with unstable forms of matter experienced an explosion and subsequent fire yesterday morning. Fire officials say that the company's control mechanisms contained any substances released with smoke, and no employee was ever in any danger.
  
  
• Holiday Exhibition Moved
  The Academy has announced that the midsummer PCAG exhibition matches have been relocated. "Ticket sales have outpaced our expectations, so we've decided a change of venue is in order," said spokesman Valerian Reynolds. "We want as many people as possible to be able to attend."
  
  
• Joya Released
  Singer Joya has been released from Phuah Hospital after collapsing in public Sunday night. Her fiance and producer Horace Shockley released a statement reading, "We are thankful for all of our well-wishers and the show of public support. We hope that the public will now respect Joya's need for a calm schedule in the weeks leading up to our wedding."
  
  
• Crispy Heaven Recovers
  Shares of Crispy Heaven have been trending upwards on the PCX, closing at PCL135.80 after executives indicated sales are on the rise. "There are a band of gold-diggers looking to shake us down in the fear after the unfortunate events of March," said spokeman Gwyneth St. Paul, "But we can obviously see that the public has full faith in our efforts. Sales don't lie."
  
  
• PCX Stagnates
  The PCX has been listless since last Monday, losing 0.08% after the steady gains of the previous few weeks. Analysts are divided over whether this means the economy has recovered from the poor winter buying season. "We saw some enthusiasm after the vernal equinox, but that's petered out now," said business analyst Shannon Tuileries of the Perplex City Exchange.
  
  
• Hesh Drops Ludivan
  Hesh Records has released the band Ludivan from their obligation to produce an additional album for the label, according to company spokesmen. "Their hearts simply aren't in their craft anymore, and we can't encourage anyone to make music for money and not for love," said Hesh representative Kai Cinelli. "This is really an amicable farewell for both parties."
  
  
• Five of Cups Crime HQ
  Police have had a breakthrough in the Five of Cups murder. Informants have said that the bar's owner, Bernardo Holyoke, had a second identity as a fence for high-tech stolen goods. "We knew about [the second identity] as a major...
  
  
• 3 Injured at Beach
  Three people were injured this weekend at Alchemy Beach when a surprise windstorm tossed burning embers out of their grilling pit. Lola Zanshin, 58, said she was tending the fire when "Suddenly there were ashes in my eyes, my hair, everywhere. It was awful." None of the three are expected to suffer long-term harm, and will likely be released from medical care today.
  
  
• Can Scott Hold it Together?
  As the political scene begins to brace itself for the long, hard election cycle, analysts from economics to global sociology are chiming in on whether Scott can keep together a coalition of support for her policies through to the end of the year. Said former Council Leader Gerard Rawbones, "The last year of a Council Leader's term is typically unproductive, but nothing about Scott's current term has been typical."
  
  
• Gladstone Mayor Snubbed
  Ormand Durante, the mayor of Gladstone, has been pointedly left off of the invitation list for the City Council's annual hearings on quality of life throughout the greater urban area. Political analysts say this is the Council's way of showing approval for the protests of disgruntled Gladstone citizens unhappy with Durante's management.
  
  
• Exhibit Infested, Closed
  The Academy Museum exhibit, "Textiles of the World," has been closed down after a curator found evidence of an insect infestation in a rare military uniform. The museum will carefully inspect all of the garments on display for signs of damage or infestation, and perform restoration work as necessary. No reopening date has been given.
  
  
• Hannigan's Focus on Quality
  Despite the fanfare over the opening of Earthworks in Dalia Way last week, Hannigan's proprietor June Hannigan remains unworried. "We'll just keep maintaining our focus on producing the highest-quality reproduction Earth merchandise," she said. "The mass market isn't interested in us in the first place."
  
  
• Serena v. Gabriella
  PCAG favourite Serena Duncan says she is looking forward to her upcoming match against rising star Gabriella Petel. "Gab has really brought her level of play up a few notches this year, and I think it'll be a terrific challenge. I hope we get to play several times over the season," Duncan said.
  
  
• Councilor Takes Sabbatical
  City Councilor Roy Yolen will be taking a six-week sabbatical to undergo treatment for leukemia. Yolen's doctors have said that his prognosis is excellent, and anticipate that he will be able to resume his full schedule in good health at the end of this period.
  
  
• PCAG Banks Record Year
  The Office of the Council issued a report today showing that revenues driven by the Perplex City Academy Games have shown double-digit increases again for the fourth straight year. Income streams reported by the Academy include tickets and concessions, merchandise, and licensing fees.
  
  
• Memorial Rededicated
  The landmark statue at the Scott Young Memorial Plaza has been rededicated after being removed over the winter for restoration. The statue of the prominent philosopher has graced the plaza since 188 AC, three years after his untimely death.
  
  
• Levenay Profits Rise
  The troubled fashion empire Isabella Levenay announced today that profits rose for the first quarter of this year, up 6.6% to PCL780 million. The good news comes on the heels of a fresh round of public accusations between Levenay family members about alleged misconduct.
  
  
• Petel Returns from Brink to Victory
  Games sweetheart Gabriella Petel recovered from a near-loss to snatch a victory from Klaus Johnson last night. In the final minutes of the match, a lagging Petel clearly made a concerted attempt to refocus and found the game-winning stride that has swept her through a string of unexpected victories these last weeks.
  
  
• Foreman Station Closing
  The Foreman Station subway stop is being closed between midnight and 4:00am for the next four weeks for improvements. Portions of the station will be closed off during the day during the construction period, but trains will continue to run as scheduled during the day.
  
  
• Jewel Thieves Thwarted
  A trio of burglars were caught red-handed last night leaving an upscale jewel shop in the Mobius Strip district with nearly PCL27 million in goods. Lois Atkin, the proprietor of Atkin Jewelers, said that her alarm went off at 3:20am and automatically contacted the police, who had arrived and nabbed the alleged culprits before she got there.
  
  
• Geologists Plan Survey
  Geologists at Perplex City University are designing a low-cost submersible probe to deploy in Alchemy Bay to create a highly detailed digital map of the sea bed. "Maybe we'll find a few of those old silver Leks in a ship down there," joked team leader Lucas Sevig.
  
  
• Petel Continues Streak
  Gabriella Petel continued her surprise winning streak this week, defeating rival Janice Termigant despite a shaky start. Petel has captured public sentiment with her string of upsets, giving proof to the PCAG tenet that anyone can win on a level playing field.
  
  
• Sculpture Park Planned
  The City is soliciting entries for display at this year's outdoor sculpture exhibit in Polygon Park, expected to open in late May. Past works include Theobold Ontaiga's Enigmatist, sold to a private collector after last year's show for PCL1.8m.
  
  
• Arson Suspected in Deadly Fire
  Police investigators say that arson may be to blame in the Portside Docks fire nearly three weeks ago that left three dead. The fire claimed the lives of three early-morning workers at a fuel depot and destroyed the site itself before fire-fighters could suppress the blaze.
  
  
• Gladstone Mayor Under Fire
  Gladstone residents, furious over a brewing ethics scandal, are calling on Gladstone Mayor Ormand Durante to step down. The mayor is under fire from public interest groups who claim he secretly allowed major manufacturers in the area to dump harmful quantities of some toxic waste products.
  
  
• Judge Suspends Proceedings
  Justice Alice Zeller has indefinitely suspended jury deliberations in the Michael Corolla murder trial while holding hearings over alleged juror misconduct. The jurors have been temporarily sequestered from the public and from each other while the court investigates accusations that an unidentified juror was taking bribes to report on the jury's findings and to try to influence its decision.
  
  
• Joya to Wed
  Popular vocalist Joya has announced plans to marry her producer, Horace Shockley, in a private ceremony late this summer. The announcement comes as a surprise to fans after the news only last month that Joya had broken up with longtime flame and fellow singer Alejo Jackson, frontman for the band Roll for Damage.
  
  
• Late Snowfall Expected
  The City is battening down the proverbial hatches in preparation for a significant accumulation of snow expected overnight. Meteorologists agree snowfall this late in the year is rare; no similar snowfall for March has been recorded since 188 AC.
  
  
• Geltman Dies at 91
  Prominent author and sociologist Raymund Geltman, known for such ground-breaking works as Age and Identity and Social Contract: Appendix B has passed away in his home at the age of 91. He suffered from complications after a standard heart-reconstruction procedure.
  
  
• Subdivision Provides Suboptimal Dining
  When Subdivision opened in the Old Town last year with its trendy fractal-inspired decor and menu, it instantly became a hit among the post-grad Academy crowd. But given the banality of dishes like its "Avogadro's Salad" and "Newton's Apple Tart," the hype seems more like hysteric posturing than substance. Two stars.
  
  
• Tokei Seeks Performance Permit
  Artist Randal Tokei, winner of last year's Academy Founder's Prize for Art, is seeking a permit for a public performance of his new work, "Construction and Destruction," in Azad Park. The performance piece "examines the ways in which the loss of the Cube has blinded us to the presence of the Cube all around us," according to his application.
  
  
• Corolla Trial Adjourns
  The jury in the high-profile Michael Corolla murder trial adjourned today after three weeks of testimony. Legal experts following the case suggest that a verdict could come back as early as next Monday.
  
  

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• Centrifuge Climbs on Report
• Camps Divided on Docks
• Many Dismiss Government
• Oxygen Signature Spotted
• Baffles Surprise Visitors
• Spring Brings Colour
• Campbell Mulls Opener
• Council, PCBC Find Terms
• Holiday Plans Hopping
• Report: Plans Unsound
• Holiday Building Up
• Sentinel Eyeing Arroyo
• CNV Stays Down
• Dance Gains Ground
• PCX Springs Higher
• Maitland Announces Schedule
• Cabal Makes Stand
• Fish Observed Swarming
• Brotherhood Plans Festival
• Holingbroke Wins Prize
• Earlywine Rejects Offer
• Exocache Peaks
• Allermann Cries Foul
• First Blooms Spotted
• Jarring Day for CNV
• Handover Halted
• Lanking Plans Retirement
• Earth Book Sales Strong
• Scandal Rocks Theatre
• Jamboree Date Set
• Cognivia Shares Falter
• Hammer Outraged
• Fans Shocked Over Gallery
• Orvitz Cancels Shows
• Gupta Drops Lawsuit
• Fenton Fancies Freedom
• Whiskers Gain Cachet
• Rudon Trail Blocked
• Amateur Spots Butterfly
• Nature's Trust Under Fire
• Park Improvements Planned
• Hale's Journey Ends
• Experts Debate Nebula
• Centrifuge Issues Recall
• Earlywine Spins Up
• Early Spring Forecast
• Wheel Case Goes to Arbitration
• Fowler Plays Frank
• Crispy Heaven Grows
• PBC Courts Cahill
• Balsam Coming Back
• Hargreaves Remembers
• Softer Colours Coming
• Sightline Aims High
• Peas Warm Winter Bones
• PCX Climbs Sharply
• Bankov Hamstrung
• Rare Coins Discovered
• More Snow Expected
• City Wild Over Cahill
• Academy Ball Hitchless
• Eight Face Off Tonight
• Hausam Dead at 89
• Scott Shoots Back
• Polygon Festival Planned
• Jaffe Drug Found
• Water Main Changes to Come
• Fulsome Cracks Egos
• Holt Hampers Klein
• Serena Stumbles
• Solstice Wishes Bring Surprise
• City's Holidays Not White
• Fiore Makes Big Plans
• Corolla Dating Starlet
• New Drug Offers Hope
• Cahill Suffers Cold
• Centrifuge Shares Climb
• Scott Dating Judge
• Fei Score Discovered
• PCX Jumps on Retail Figures
• Two Eyes, One Mind Debuts
• Finals Heating Up
• Hibbert Lawsuit Drags
• Alta Makes Comeback
• Willow Hits Top
• Poll: Most Feel Renewal 'Urgent'
• Council Rejects Plan
• Brodderine Makes Splash
• Alleged Arsonist Charged
• Orson Steps Down
• Art Heist Film Planned
• Shine Makes Comeback
• KSI Demands Arbitration
• West, Thoreau Squabble
• Earth Enthusiasts Plan Feast
• Lowmer Discontinued
• Levenay Quarrel Continues
• Autumn Dryer Than Norm
• Wilkes Files Suit
• Council Ignores Critics
• Urban Wildlife Thriving
• Rufulo Banks on Future
• Hilbert Issues Recall
• Consumers Follow Bite
• Council Closes Loophole
• New Hope for Alvarez
• Wooster Effort Flops
• Libre Demands More
• Three Hurt in Scuffle
• Fraction CEO Injured
• Lighting Goes Low-Tech
• Tambour Take a Gamble
• Ruling Angers PCFC
• Pen Afficionados Unite
• Cowell Still Optimistic
• Bloom Fights Back
• Earthworks Booming
• Troubling Teamwork in PCAG
• Wheel Tyrant Topples
• Weather Spurs Delays
• Corporate Budgets Loosen
• PCX Gains Lost
• Nuval Misses Deadline
• Cooler Weather Coming
• Handcrafts Trade Growing
• Children Rally in Protest
• Coop Strikes High Note
• Dalia Retailers Unite
• Owen Fails Secondaries
• Glass Accessories Surge
• Rudolph Defiant
• PBC Studios to Expand
• Parks Office Issues Policy
• Lortiston Recalled
• Parks Funding Welcomed
• Andravitch Draws Level
• Flood Tides Analysed
• Sietra Restructured
• Zainab Gains Momentum
• Chapter Spins Wheels
• Court Rejects Levanay
• Rainforest Tours Resume
• Council Adjourns
• PCBC Change Nears
• MDC Looks to Old Town
• Brotherhood Opens Doors
• Lowry Injured
• Harbonnes at Home
• Grain Yield Higher
• Hesh Signs Fire-Eaters
• PXC Holds Steady
• Costa Can't Stop
• Ribbons Opens Strong
• Storytellers Convene
• Clary Sets Record
• SWT Treatment Found
• Buccaneers Plundered
• Allerdun Sending Diplomat
• Study Investigates Kam Syndrome
• Wildfire Damages Wind Farm
• Mild Winter in Forecast
• Granham Seeks Audience
• PCX Declines
• Heist Trial Scheduled
• Remton Floats New Bond
• Warner Spikes Market
• Duncan Takes Decisive Lead
• Baby Boy for Corazons
• Museum Hires New Curator
• Newguard Blues Conserved
• Champaign Loses Ground
• Hurricane Goes to Sea
• PCX Levels Off
• Council Debates Renewal
• Agilon Debuts New Line
• Soft Lines Back for Fall
• Aurora, Alejo Sing Together
• Cancer Mortality Drops
• Lamb Breaks Record
• Gibson's Folly Persists
• Laughlin Harried
• PCX Gets Summer Lift
• Levi Remarries
• Dog Days Upon Us
• Zeller Against Levy
• Centrifuge Admits Flaws
• Scott Holds Housing Forum
• Corolla Finds New Optimism
• Graham Crumbles
• Ancient Drums, Modern Dance
• PXC Continues Climb
• Triple Wheel Triple Threat
• Luhan Exhibit Opens
• Dodgson Demands Results
• Surf's Up for Camber
• Westing Founds Trust
• Storm Hits Hard
• CNV Up on Earnings
• Laugh & Relax, Say Docs
• Serena Shows Off
• Stonebluth Caught
• Wind Topples Tower
• Memorial Planned
• Yusef Demands Trust
• Pirate Hopes Sunk
• Glow: Posh Pampering
• PCX High for June
• Wheel Talks Sour, Again
• Kemp Throws Plea
• Salk Dies in Hospital
• Petel Breaks Record
• Solstice Cheer Bolsters Economy
• Pirates Pillage Cavalry
• Reporter Salk in Coma
• Fleury Holds Steady
• PCAG Defends Judging
• Housing Prices Rise 15%
• Campbell Rules Roost
• Jewellery Poor Investment, Bankers Say
• Cognivia Shares Gain
• 'Fearless in Fivebridge' Forgettable
• Intelligence Rising, Study Finds
• Two Injured in Old Town Robbery
• WhipSmart Debuts Game
• Serena Stumbles in Play
• Summer Skywatch Launches
• Shepherd Takes All
• Casino Income Drops
• 'Absalom & Tavent' Closes
• PCAG Considers Champaign
• Crow: Beat the Hot Crowd
• Earlywine Casts Hat in Ring
• Cahill Joins Drugs Council
• Rainfall Strains Sewers
• Next-Gen Keys Unveiled
• VC Envoy Welcomed
• Daemons Lose in Overtime
• Lambert Accuses Judges
• New Alchemy Reef Seeded
• Open Design Awarded
• Crowley Seeks Asylum
• Jorgensen Beats Fleury
• Courage Decommissioned
• Port of Call Opens on Strip
• Crispy Heaven Suit Grows
• Seraphim Pull off Victory
• Think Tailored for Spring
• PCSO Hires Conductor
• New Dawn Nothing New
• PCX Rises on Earnings Reports
• Howler Named Sietra CSO
• Missing Hiker Located
• Alchemy Beach Opens
• Rain Forest Tours Begin
• PCX Rises on Economic Forecasts
• Hilbert Industries Expands
• Triple Wheel Lawsuit Filed
• Camber Acquitted
• Thylacine Litter Born
• Nuru Decision Upheld
• Drug Costs Dropping
• False Alarm at Ascendancy
• Dog Rescues Toddler
• Zeller Evicts Reporters
• Scott Defends Budget
• Hospital Mulls Renovations
• Crab Population Recovers
• Petel in Surprise Win
• Suit Filed Against Crispy Heaven
• Crispy Heaven Criticised
• Cotton Tariffs to Rise
• Nuru Requests Mediation
• Serena Signs PCL12m Deal
• Academy Discovers Galaxy
• Orrin, Kinsella Charged
• Camber Called to Testify
• Woolcot Defeats Goran
• Fuel Depot Fire Kills 3
• Halley Peace Accord Signed
• Soker Signs Book Deal
• PCAG Mulls Schedule
• Council Accounts Questioned
• Import Duty Revenue Rises