news feed; Monday, June 27th, 2011
Monday; June 27, 2011
Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 24°C and a low of 14°C (75°F/57°F)
Current Moon Phase: Waning crescent
Morning sirens will go off at 5:13 am, and evening sirens will go off at 9:17 pm.
Eviction Notices
The following list of characters will find a note slipped under their door giving a three days' notice of eviction. Today marks the end of your one month of free rent, giving you 3 days to leave the apartments.
No evictions
News
- Today's news is full of controversial opinions pieces outlining the three candidates for tomorrow's elections: AGI-Supported Astrid Keelson, SERO-supported Hanke Oberst, and neutral government number-cruncher, Reginald Townshed. Keelson and Oberst are predictably neck and neck, while Townshed is the unpredictable 3rd party element which may tip the scales in favor of one candidate over the other in the 11th hour.
Elections will be held at every public school and library, polls opening an hour after morning siren tomorrow and closing at 9pm. The election winner by majority vote will be announced Wednesday Morning, and the new governor will take office July 1st, the SPPD stepping down from martial law to hand over executive control of the Port's Government.
But politics is dull, right, Siren's Port? That's why the 2-page color spread in today's news is devoted to the sensational headline of a hot human interest story:
Darkness Pregnancy Passed off to SERO!
After weeks of deliberation, multiple offers from SERO Hospital to assume full responsibility for treatment and rejections by both Skye Medical's Prenatal Unit and the expectant mother, both parties have finally agreed that the fate of the growing darkness child is best left to SERO's capable hands. Final medical paperwork officiating the change of doctors was signed this morning, and the mother will be transferred to SERO's facility later this afternoon.
Still carrying a mysterious darkness-conceived fetus that vanishes by day and appears on ultrasound only by night, the mother is pushed to her physical limitations of excruciating pains in her 20th week. Dr. Pyke's Ob/Gyn staff recommended terminating the pregnancy early, inducing premature labor for the sake of the mother's health. Even so, the young mother insists on bearing her child, and while some psychiatrists have called her persistence an act of hysterical grief for the dead father, SERO Hospital is respecting her wishes and encouraging her to follow through.
"Carrying the child to term will likely kill her. Despite the best of our knowledge and experience in optimal pre-natal care, under these pressing circumstances we are not prepared in terms of reliable darkness research to see this all the way through to our standards." Registered Nurse Nora Fitzpatrick of Skye Medical's Pediatric ICU sadly told reporters this morning "SERO's doctors have assured us of their superior competency in this particular field."
Vocal citizens have raised their voices on both sides of the debate, calling the darkness child 'an abomination' while others protest that to end this life early against the mother's wishes, simply because it is 'half-dark', would begin an ethical war in reproductive rights and civil rights based on mutation.
"What if this child holds the keystone to our survival in the darkness?" argued one anonymous SERO affiliate, "We must see it through, and closely study it's natural growth."
Bawdy Limerick Torments Hikers and Scout Troop
There is a brief article mentioning two bizarre incidents in the wooded areas of Sector 7. First was a group of hikers. Most of their hike was uneventful- but when they got to one specific part of the forest, animal sightings went down to none. Strangely, as they were passing through, they overheard a man belting out the lines of a bawdy limerick offering a pill for penile enhancement.
The same thing happened later in the day, when Troop 45 made their trip into the forest to gather herbs, vegetables and fruit to later identify for a wilderness badge. At least three scouts fled the forest, more from the disembodied voice than the content, but the Troop Leaders were quick to follow, ushering out their charges when they realized what was being shouted. The strangest part, one Troop Leader noted, was that when they looked around for the guilty party, they couldn't find anyone in sight. It's suspected to be either poltergeists or someone with the power of invisibility, playing pranks on travelers.
Advertisements
- The Cat's Eye Artisan Bistro will be opening next month in Sector 5. Now seeking a staff of friendly, outgoing servers and cashiers to wait on the public. No references or experience necessary, just a friendly, outgoing personality. Contact Fai D. Flourite's NV for an interview. Registered Neutral.
- Sale at Malik's Magic Emporium! Limited Edition Sentient Dogwood Chests Extremely rare, and going fast. Each chest has its own personality and will be loyal to the one who they are claimed by. Available in multiple colors with gold edged frame, these chests are fully mobile and have an endless capacity for storage. Treat them well and they will treat you well - treat them poorly and you'll be on the poor end of a bite from their teeth. Ideal for keeping your belongings safe as robbers are more likely to be bitten than to pry open the dogwood chest.
[ Malik's Magic Emporium accepts no refunds, and is not responsible for any goods lost inside the chest, or any injuries inflicted by said chests due to mistreatment. ]
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Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 24°C and a low of 14°C (75°F/57°F)
Current Moon Phase: Waning crescent
Morning sirens will go off at 5:13 am, and evening sirens will go off at 9:17 pm.
Eviction Notices
The following list of characters will find a note slipped under their door giving a three days' notice of eviction. Today marks the end of your one month of free rent, giving you 3 days to leave the apartments.
No evictions
News
- Today's news is full of controversial opinions pieces outlining the three candidates for tomorrow's elections: AGI-Supported Astrid Keelson, SERO-supported Hanke Oberst, and neutral government number-cruncher, Reginald Townshed. Keelson and Oberst are predictably neck and neck, while Townshed is the unpredictable 3rd party element which may tip the scales in favor of one candidate over the other in the 11th hour.
Elections will be held at every public school and library, polls opening an hour after morning siren tomorrow and closing at 9pm. The election winner by majority vote will be announced Wednesday Morning, and the new governor will take office July 1st, the SPPD stepping down from martial law to hand over executive control of the Port's Government.
But politics is dull, right, Siren's Port? That's why the 2-page color spread in today's news is devoted to the sensational headline of a hot human interest story:
Darkness Pregnancy Passed off to SERO!
After weeks of deliberation, multiple offers from SERO Hospital to assume full responsibility for treatment and rejections by both Skye Medical's Prenatal Unit and the expectant mother, both parties have finally agreed that the fate of the growing darkness child is best left to SERO's capable hands. Final medical paperwork officiating the change of doctors was signed this morning, and the mother will be transferred to SERO's facility later this afternoon.
Still carrying a mysterious darkness-conceived fetus that vanishes by day and appears on ultrasound only by night, the mother is pushed to her physical limitations of excruciating pains in her 20th week. Dr. Pyke's Ob/Gyn staff recommended terminating the pregnancy early, inducing premature labor for the sake of the mother's health. Even so, the young mother insists on bearing her child, and while some psychiatrists have called her persistence an act of hysterical grief for the dead father, SERO Hospital is respecting her wishes and encouraging her to follow through.
"Carrying the child to term will likely kill her. Despite the best of our knowledge and experience in optimal pre-natal care, under these pressing circumstances we are not prepared in terms of reliable darkness research to see this all the way through to our standards." Registered Nurse Nora Fitzpatrick of Skye Medical's Pediatric ICU sadly told reporters this morning "SERO's doctors have assured us of their superior competency in this particular field."
Vocal citizens have raised their voices on both sides of the debate, calling the darkness child 'an abomination' while others protest that to end this life early against the mother's wishes, simply because it is 'half-dark', would begin an ethical war in reproductive rights and civil rights based on mutation.
"What if this child holds the keystone to our survival in the darkness?" argued one anonymous SERO affiliate, "We must see it through, and closely study it's natural growth."
Bawdy Limerick Torments Hikers and Scout Troop
There is a brief article mentioning two bizarre incidents in the wooded areas of Sector 7. First was a group of hikers. Most of their hike was uneventful- but when they got to one specific part of the forest, animal sightings went down to none. Strangely, as they were passing through, they overheard a man belting out the lines of a bawdy limerick offering a pill for penile enhancement.
The same thing happened later in the day, when Troop 45 made their trip into the forest to gather herbs, vegetables and fruit to later identify for a wilderness badge. At least three scouts fled the forest, more from the disembodied voice than the content, but the Troop Leaders were quick to follow, ushering out their charges when they realized what was being shouted. The strangest part, one Troop Leader noted, was that when they looked around for the guilty party, they couldn't find anyone in sight. It's suspected to be either poltergeists or someone with the power of invisibility, playing pranks on travelers.
Advertisements
- The Cat's Eye Artisan Bistro will be opening next month in Sector 5. Now seeking a staff of friendly, outgoing servers and cashiers to wait on the public. No references or experience necessary, just a friendly, outgoing personality. Contact Fai D. Flourite's NV for an interview. Registered Neutral.
- Sale at Malik's Magic Emporium! Limited Edition Sentient Dogwood Chests Extremely rare, and going fast. Each chest has its own personality and will be loyal to the one who they are claimed by. Available in multiple colors with gold edged frame, these chests are fully mobile and have an endless capacity for storage. Treat them well and they will treat you well - treat them poorly and you'll be on the poor end of a bite from their teeth. Ideal for keeping your belongings safe as robbers are more likely to be bitten than to pry open the dogwood chest.
[ Malik's Magic Emporium accepts no refunds, and is not responsible for any goods lost inside the chest, or any injuries inflicted by said chests due to mistreatment. ]
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