news feed; Friday, May 13th, 2011
Friday; May 13, 2011
Weather Sunny with cloudy periods, mostly bright and clear High of 17°C and a low of 10°C (63°F/50°F)
Current Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Morning sirens will go off at 5:35 am, and evening sirens will go off at 8:42 pm.
Meteorite Rock Causes Uproar
[The article is in the scientific interest portion of the feed and as a result isn't really big news, even if it has a small group of SERO's best scientists jumping for joy.
It covers the mysterious discovery of what SERO is calling meteorite rock, judging by minute abrasions and searing on the surface. This damage suggests that it has spent some time in space, and therefore must also have passed through the Earth's atmosphere. The composition of the rock is, however, not the most exciting part of the discovery.
"A rock like this could only have been formed during a massive extra-terrestrial explosion, such as a star or planet exploding. It's been exposed to immense pressures and atomic-fission level forces and heat, and then it flew across the universe and landed here. That's something pretty special."
With the announcement today, debate had begun to rage about where the alien rock is really from, and who should possess it, but SERO are being unusually open about certain details. The composition, for example, is even listed in detail right in the article.
15.08% plutonium, 18.06% tantalum, 27.71% xenon, 24.02% promethium, 10.62% dialium (a genus of plant), 3.94% mercury, and finally 0.57% of a previously unknown element
A follow up article excitably covers the possibilities of discovering and naming a new element, life on other planets, and how it will make some lucky scientists very, very famous. It also suggests possible attempts to reproduce the rock, which has remarkable qualities and could yield spectacular results in the future, and finally there's a pretend write in competition to name the new element, though the feed makes it clear that it will probably be named after some bespectacled scientists locked in a SERO lab somewhere, no matter how good the names are.]
-Merlotte's is looking for some new assistant managers to help with the work load. Two positions open, one full-time and one part-time. Must be dedicated and hard-working, and not easily bullied. (More on that in the Interview)
Please see Tifa Lockheart or Nami at Merlotte's for an Interview. Existing staff at Merlotte's are VERY welcome to apply
-It's Friday the 13th and you know what that means! Clubs in the underground mall are partying. Costumed folks get their drinks half off at participating places, and there'll be a contest about the best bad luck story, winner gets a gift certificate to the mall.
-- Hear Ye, Lords and Ladies! Ye Olde Spring Renaissance Festival will be held at the Sector 5 Fairgrounds throughout the weekend, starting tomorrow morning. Live music performances, interactive anachronistic entertainments, themed handcrafts, and food and drink a'plenty.
While a family-friendly event for all, our corporate sponsor Afterglow Inc. will also be providing adult entertainments in designated areas. Vendors, players and festival crew are expected to help set up immediately following Friday morning sirens. All weaponry carried must be peace-bonded by security.
$35 for an all-weekend pass, or $15 per day.
Event Highlights Include:
Friday- The King's Coronation & Feast
Saturday- Jousting & Swordplay Tournament
Sunday- Maypole Dance & Parade of Players
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Weather Sunny with cloudy periods, mostly bright and clear High of 17°C and a low of 10°C (63°F/50°F)
Current Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Morning sirens will go off at 5:35 am, and evening sirens will go off at 8:42 pm.
Meteorite Rock Causes Uproar
[The article is in the scientific interest portion of the feed and as a result isn't really big news, even if it has a small group of SERO's best scientists jumping for joy.
It covers the mysterious discovery of what SERO is calling meteorite rock, judging by minute abrasions and searing on the surface. This damage suggests that it has spent some time in space, and therefore must also have passed through the Earth's atmosphere. The composition of the rock is, however, not the most exciting part of the discovery.
"A rock like this could only have been formed during a massive extra-terrestrial explosion, such as a star or planet exploding. It's been exposed to immense pressures and atomic-fission level forces and heat, and then it flew across the universe and landed here. That's something pretty special."
With the announcement today, debate had begun to rage about where the alien rock is really from, and who should possess it, but SERO are being unusually open about certain details. The composition, for example, is even listed in detail right in the article.
15.08% plutonium, 18.06% tantalum, 27.71% xenon, 24.02% promethium, 10.62% dialium (a genus of plant), 3.94% mercury, and finally 0.57% of a previously unknown element
A follow up article excitably covers the possibilities of discovering and naming a new element, life on other planets, and how it will make some lucky scientists very, very famous. It also suggests possible attempts to reproduce the rock, which has remarkable qualities and could yield spectacular results in the future, and finally there's a pretend write in competition to name the new element, though the feed makes it clear that it will probably be named after some bespectacled scientists locked in a SERO lab somewhere, no matter how good the names are.]
-Merlotte's is looking for some new assistant managers to help with the work load. Two positions open, one full-time and one part-time. Must be dedicated and hard-working, and not easily bullied. (More on that in the Interview)
Please see Tifa Lockheart or Nami at Merlotte's for an Interview. Existing staff at Merlotte's are VERY welcome to apply
-It's Friday the 13th and you know what that means! Clubs in the underground mall are partying. Costumed folks get their drinks half off at participating places, and there'll be a contest about the best bad luck story, winner gets a gift certificate to the mall.
-- Hear Ye, Lords and Ladies! Ye Olde Spring Renaissance Festival will be held at the Sector 5 Fairgrounds throughout the weekend, starting tomorrow morning. Live music performances, interactive anachronistic entertainments, themed handcrafts, and food and drink a'plenty.
While a family-friendly event for all, our corporate sponsor Afterglow Inc. will also be providing adult entertainments in designated areas. Vendors, players and festival crew are expected to help set up immediately following Friday morning sirens. All weaponry carried must be peace-bonded by security.
$35 for an all-weekend pass, or $15 per day.
Event Highlights Include:
Friday- The King's Coronation & Feast
Saturday- Jousting & Swordplay Tournament
Sunday- Maypole Dance & Parade of Players
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