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Message: 76/1                      Posted        Author
Breaking News - Teatro Quarantine  Sun Jan 10    FennecFox
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Just after 7am Emergency Services were called to the building housing the
  Teatro di Sofferenza BDSM club and a hotel.
        Panicked guests of the hotel reported staff coughing up liquid and
  collapsing. Reports indicate that this is a wide scale event in the building.
  The CDC has been mobilized and has put the building on quarantine and the
  guests staying in it have been put in isolation while they investigate the
  source of this outbreak. Estimates place the current death toll in the
  dozens. CDC Officials request that anyone encountering someone exhibiting
  signs of coughing up clear liquid with green fibrous material in it to stay
  clear and call 911.
        We will follow up with any further information as it becomes available.

((Any desire to look into this or such can be submitted to Staff by +request.))
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Message: 76/2                      Posted        Author
Teatro CDC Update                  Sun Jan 10    FennecFox
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* See +bbread 12/377 for the original incident*

        Around mid day the CDC announces that there is a blood born pathogen
  found at the Teatro and request anyone that has been there in the last day or
  so to come in for a screening. The pathogen transmits through blood and
  anyone sharing needles, engaging in 'blood play' or being exposed to blood
  from Teatro staff or club goers should seek immediate medical attention.

Around 7pm at night a new Press Conference is called. CDC Scientists have
  created a cure. Blood tests of individuals not on location at the time of the
  event and the hotel guests have shown no presence of the pathogen. Further
  tests are being carried out to find the source.
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Message: 76/3                      Posted        Author
Late Night Radio- The CDC          Sun Jan 10    Deb of Night
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         "Thank you caller, this is Deb. And your on Deb of Night", a luscious
  voice rings out. "Hi Deb, I just wanted to tell you. Tell the world. I got
  the the latest scoop. And the world needs to wake up. Wake up, I tell you.
  Did you hear what happened at that BDSM club? About all the people dying and
  the blood born pathogen? Well it makes complete sense that the CDC would show
  up. I mean, thats there job, Deb. But they cured and solved the whole thing
  in a matter of hours? Hours Deb! Am I the only one who thinks this is a
  government cover up? Someone say conspiracy with me! I mean, you have viruses
  like AIDS and HIV, and even things like Ebola. Which have still yet to be
  cured, after years of research. Years! And something brand new and deadly is
  cured in hours? Your joking right? You know what I think really happened, it
  had to be the military in conjunction with the CDC. Someone important from a
  different planet had to be killed, so they created a space virus and killed a
  bunch of normal people in the process and then covered it up. The military is
  controlled by Aliens and we are in a secret war with extraterrestrials from
  another galaxy Deb. There just isn't any other explanation. People need to
  look into this, and pay attention. Anyone could be an alien! But I have to
  run Deb...they are probably tracking me now! - Click", a small pause on the
  radio. "Well thank you Gomez, your nightly intel is always most enlightening.
  In the meantime, I'll be sure to stay in my office where it is nice and safe,
  plus I have all the whips and chains I could ever need already. And to the
  citizens of California, this is why I think its best to practice safe sex and
  BDSM in the comfort of your own home. I like my evenings sterile and clean,
  if you know what I mean. Up next one of our sponsors. O'Tooleys is having a
  new special on the menu this month..."
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Message: 76/4                      Posted        Author
Local Man Wakes up!                Wed Jan 13    Segers
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         Local news bite lasting all of 30 seconds during the end of the
  evening hour news:

 Kelly Segers - local man age 23, awakens from a week long coma this afternoon.
  He was the victim of a tragic car accident which took the life of two other
  local men and placed Segers in long term care two weeks ago on state highway
  15.
         Segers was riding in the passenger side when a drunk driver jumped the
  barrier between the two lanes on the I-15 and plowed into the oncoming car.
  Killing the driver of Seger's car and the other driver instantly. Seger was
  reported dead at the scene, but was managed to be revived once at a local
  hospital.
         Segers may be best known to locals in the music scene as bass player
  in the Incubus cover band, "Wish You were Here", and as 2010 semi-finalist
  for his local high school Academic Decatholan.
         Police are still investigating the accident and have not released the
  names of the other two men involved.

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Message: 76/5                      Posted        Author
Zack Kora on the Rebound.          Mon Jan 18    Martine
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Celebrity Gossip caught up with rich boy and stuntman for no reason Zack Kora.
  Famous for being famous and stupid, Kora was back at it again this time with
  the lovely librarian, Alisandra Moorcroft. Yes thats right the same little
  snow bunny he had on his arm back in 2015. After yet another breakup with
  Jenni Allen, we recall his dalliance with go go girl Cynthia Marks and the
  parking lot brawl in front of Drais in Las Vegas. Well now it seems he is
  back to rekindle the old flame with Moorcroft, the two of them spotted on a
  little romantic shopping trip to Shaherazaad's Outdoor Market. When asked for
  a photo op with Moorcroft, Zack refused and said it was better if she remains
  a mystery. I'm sure Jenni Allen would disagree but not to fear. Celebrity
  Gossip will always bring you the truth. Moorcroft must have really felt
  special as Zack attempted to flee before any photographs could be taken.
  Something to hide Mr. Kora? This reporter won't be surprised if he's dumped
  Moorcroft again like a sack of potatoes by the time beach weather comes
  around again. The talk show circuit always likes to talk about how hard
  Zack's life is. Endless money and beautiful women throwing themselves at him.
  Supermodel quality girlfriends who just keep swallowing their pride and
  coming back? Some guys would drown their own family in the Pacific if they
  could trade for that kind of life. Celebrity Gossip predicts a breakup with
  Moorcroft in less than two months if track record is any indication of the
  future. We are always left wondering what or who Zack Kora will be doing
  next. Im Martine Sajani, and this.....is Celebrity Gossip.

A photo is included in the article of Zack and Alisandra. The way the two of
  them are turned gets a pretty clear profile of Zack, but only a hint of
  Alisandra, only enough to know that she's gorgeous. In the background are the
  stalls of the open air market."
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Message: 76/6                      Posted        Author
The Olympian Diner                 Fri Jan 22    Dex
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        Opening on First and D Street is the Olympian Diner! Friendly, hometown
  atmosphere in the big city. Come by and get a burger and some chips. The
  Grand Opening will be Friday, January 22nd and will be open all night long
  for those late eaters and midnight snackers!

        <OOC: The Olympian Diner is a new burger joint in town with a small
  menu but fair prices and good food.>
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Message: 76/7                      Posted        Author
Teatro to be Demolished            Mon Feb 08    FennecFox
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        Bad news continues for this edgy club. During the investigation into
  the deaths investigators discovered that Illegal Mexican Smuggling Tunnels
  into the building had undermined its foundations. The resulting stress on the
  strucure poses a danger to the entire city block should an earthquake strike
  the region. Special demolitions crews will begin the process of colapsing the
  building during this coming week.

        When asked about the speed at which this project is moving Harold
  Schubler with the Prospect Planning Commission assured us that plans for this
  have been on display for the last month at their offices in City Hall.
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Message: 76/8                      Posted        Author
City First Group                   Tue Feb 16    Melinda
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Already established in Oregon and Washington, City First Group has chosen
  Prospect as it's pilot city for their California expansion. This
  philanthropic organization is known for running shelters, drug treatment
  programs, needle exchanges, and providing various medical services for
  homeless, addicts, indigent, and various marginalized and at risk groups.
Workers have been seen performing significant renovations at two sites in
  Prospect. The failing charity New Hope Sanctuary is being taken over and
  rebranded. The charity also reached an agreement with both the city and the
  squatters that had been occupying Abandoned Apartments Downtown. The
  Abandoned Apartments are seeing significant renovations and are being brought
  up to code.
Representatives from City First Group stated that they were working with the
  squatters to both improve and legalize their living situation. City First
  Group is attempting to perform their renovations in the least disruptive
  manner possible, and are providing alternate housing solutions for those
  temporarily displaced.

OOC: @mail or page me if you have any questions, particularly if you are
  currently living in either of these locations. Soon both places will be
  available in a Resources 0 situation. It is likely Abandoned Apartments will
  have actual rooms you can have, while New Hope Sanctuary will generally be
  more of an open unofficial room situation.
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Message: 76/9                      Posted        Author
The Back Door Opens!               Fri Feb 19    Ritcher
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         An ad runs in certain 'pink' publications read:
         Boys and Boi-Toys, The Back Door is open once more and accepting all
  who come, bears, cubs, twinks, chubs, queens and princes. This time honored
  club welcomes people once again and under the new management and ownership of
  Ric Holmestein. Bring this Ad drink free all night!

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Message: 76/10                     Posted        Author
Viral Video                        Tue Mar 01    YouTube
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A new video has recently gone viral depicting events at what's probably an
  after-after party for the Oscars. The video takes place on the patio of
  someone's cliffside villa, with the ocean (presumably -- it's hard to see
  because it's so dark) stretching out below.

The video starts with Zack stripping off his shoes, coat, and shirt between
  swigs from a bottle of champagne, while a number of voices alternately egg
  him on and beg him not to do whatever he's getting ready to do. Then he jumps
  onto the narrow railing that separates the edge of the patio from the long,
  long drop to the ocean below, and capers along its length; once, he teases
  everyone by pretending that he's about to fall, only to laugh when a couple
  of women scream. Finally, he crows out: "Hold my champagne and watch this!",
  tosses the bottle to someone off camera, and jumps. He twists and flips once
  in the air before disappearing into the darkness.

People scream. ("OH MY GOD HE'S DEAD!") Someone yells to call 911. The picture
  starts to bob and jostle wildly as the person who was holding the camera
  starts to panic, and then the video cuts out.

It cuts back in again with a group of people running down the long switchback
  of stairs to the private beach below the house. The beams of flashlights bob
  haphazardly around; it's pretty clear that nobody here really wants to see
  what they expect to find. Someone's light flashes across something sitting on
  a rock just out of the water, then jerks back to settle on Zack, soaked to
  the skin and wearing a shit-eating grin as he shades his eyes against the
  light. "TELL ME you brought me a drink," he laughs.
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Message: 76/11                     Posted        Author
Gossip Article                     Fri Mar 04    Sinthia
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An article makes the rounds through typical forums of gossip, both in print and
  online, concerning the activities of famed porn starlet Sinthia Black:

... For some months, Ms. Black has been touring the convention circuit and
  holding signings for her published mini-memoir, "Everything I Wanted And
  More." However, she also spent a long period of time out of the limelight
  while filming a high budget production for her employer, Skinsense Ltd.

Sinthia has since been quoted as saying that, although she cannot disclose the
  details of the movie, it was an invigorating effort which left her feeling
  like a new woman. In fact, Ms. Black very much looks like a new woman in ways
  words can't quite describe. Beautiful seems inadequate by about ten steps on
  the ladder!

Sinthia's lips are sealed as to the secret of how she achieved such stunning
  looks during the period of the movie shoot, but the change hasn't gone
  unnoticed. Since her return to her surrogate home of Prospect, fans who only
  tentatively approached her for autographs prior can't seem to stay away. Ms.
  Black drew crowds when she made surprise stops at a few favorite clubs to
  visit patrons and staff, being ferried about courtesy a Skinsense-owned
  limousine equipped with two heavyweight gentlemen for her to drape her arms
  upon.

Police sources have revealed that Ms. Black's tour around town evidently caused
  at least two traffic collisions, all going on the record as having been
  "distracted" by her. Asked for comment, Sinthia replied via email, "If you
  had to have a menace to society, I can't think of one better than that."

Ms. Black is has settled back into her glamorous residence in the Mission Plaza
  Tower, and it's expected that she will soon resume work in local films. She's
  also taken an interest in the directoral aspect of the industry, and has even
  hinted at being interested in purchasing a club or other venue in Hope
  catering to the adult crowd.

Shortly after settling back in, an agent believed to be representing Ms. Black
  placed employment advertisements for gentlemen with muscle (specifically, "as
  much as we can get on one body"), in addition to bodyguarding and/or combat
  experience. Other feelers have been extended into the areas of investment and
  publicity. It just might be the case that Skinsense's most valuable asset is
  looking to form an empire of her own!

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Message: 76/12                     Posted        Author
Possible buyer for The Tower?      Sun Mar 06    Taylor
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Seems that someone has their eye on the remarkably average Tower club. A
  tattooed blonde woman has been asking many of the patrons that still frequent
  the place about their likes and dislikes, as well as their opinion if the
  club might have a change of decor and theme. To add to this, there have been
  real estate lawyers, as well as financial experts making inquiries into the
  club's value who work for a holding company called Black Ink.

Anyone who might have something to do with the running of the club @mail Taylor
  to arrange a meeting, or at least to go over some information.
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Message: 76/13                     Posted        Author
Rescue Tower One to be Reopened    Sun Mar 06    Joey
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        The two story public saftey tower on Coronado Island has been dorment
  since the fiscal crisis closed the doors on the public facility in 2005. A
  private corporation recently acquired the land and quietly rebuilt the
  facility from the inside out. Rescue Tower One (RTO) quietly reopened the
  doors to the facility on this drizzling afternoon. Located in the Coronado
  Ferry Landing, the tower will provide emergency services for the bay and open
  waters, on contract with the City of Prospect, at a far more economical rate
  than the city-run facilities previously operated on.
        The reopening of Rescue Tower One has stirred renewed intrest in
  revitalizing the quaint community of Cononado. The Ferry Landing is having
  talked with the Port of Prospect to extablish regular ferry service once more
  between the harbor and the island, allowing for pedestrian and bicycle
  traffic to circumvent the long drive down through National City to reach the
  island by car. In addition, the Coronado Yacht Club has reopened private
  leasing options for mooring luxury boats, and residential vessels. Rumors of
  a new five star restaraunt or night club moving into the old "Boathouse"
  building are also being heard in the talk around town.
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Message: 76/14                     Posted        Author
#SimoneBlake                       Tue Mar 15    Twitter
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A Twitter post is going viral:

     Danielle Parish @UCPDanni96 - Mar 15
        OMG @_babycakezzz and I just saw #SimoneBlake & she's
        gonna marry this guy!! For real!! Anyone know who he is???

Attached is a picture of Simone in Prospect Roasters, seated at a table with
  city councilman Larry Dwyer (character name: uh, Larry). She's holding his
  hands and looking sappy.

The ensuing commentary consists of a few congratulations, a lot of skepticism
  about the veracity of the claim, arguments about who the man in the picture
  is (a few people get it right), and a whole mountain of snark directed at
  Simone. Much of it is poorly spelled. A particularly popular response is an
  individual who says he has identified Simone's "fiance" and found a better
  picture of him: it's a stock image of a Jack Daniels bottle.
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Message: 76/15                     Posted        Author
Amicus Prospectus                  Tue Mar 15    Christopher
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Amicus Prospectus will be having a soft opening on Tuesday, March 15th at 6pm
  PST.
Taking over the old "Bagels N' Bytes" location, the original cyber cafe has
  been expanded upon. There is now a bookstore and zine library, a hackspace
  and art space, and internet access is now free for all.
The new community center will host technology and art clases, art performances
  and openings, as well as various community meetings. All are welcome.
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Message: 76/16                     Posted        Author
Homicide?                          Wed Mar 23    Mindy
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Mindy Rose, an up-and-coming lobbyist that worked primarily with Republican
  congressman, was found dead in her apartment. Initial signs pointed to a
  suicide. However, her lawyer has insisted it was a murder, and has called a
  press conference where he will reveal all.

Information forthcoming. Page or @mail with questions.
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Message: 76/17                     Posted        Author
Scandal!                           Thu Mar 24    Mindy
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The Lawyer of Mindy Rose called a press conference to make it clear that her
  death was not a suicide, but rather that she was 'suicided.' While working
  with the government, she came into posession of documents regarding a
  half-a-billion dollar aid package she was working on. What was supposed to be
  plane loads of food and medical supplies arriving in Syria turned out to be
  plane loads of military-grade weapons.

Following the press conference a number of arrests were made. The most
  prominent of which is the Wisconsin Republican Senator, as well as the entire
  C-level employees of "Yummy Happy Healthy Organics," and most of their baord
  of directors.

Yummy Happy Healthy Organics is a subsidiary of Pentex. A spokeswoman from
  Pentex made it clear that the management of YHHO works independently of
  Pentex, and that this is a shock to the multi-national conglomerate.

The stock of YHHO plummeted rapidly before being delisted. FBI and DEA agents
  were seen outside of the offices of YHHO and many employees were leaving
  either in tears or handcuffs.

The Senator's spokesperson said that "These allegations are patently
  ridiculous." Two hours later he himself was indicted.

Page or @mail Mindy with any questions you might have.
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Message: 76/18                     Posted        Author
Restraining Order                  Tue Mar 29    Esme
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We often hear of crazed superfans stalking hollywood celebrities but not too
  often of them harassing eachother. But thats exactly what has been going on
  between Esme Lefevre, frontwoman for Seasons of the Witch, and Kirby Wallace,
  champion of the Poker Circuit. Camera footage from The Dive bar and The Crypt
  Nightclub shows Wallace committing acts of violence on seemingly random other
  patrons before confronting the rock icon in a threatening mannner. In both
  cases, security from the bar, Lefevre's private security and a veritable army
  of concerned onlookers drove Wallace away from Lefevre. Lefevre's camp is
  saying enough is enough and a restraining order has been filed against Kirby
  Wallace for the rocker's protection. Lefevre herself was unavailable for
  comment. Her security had the following to say. "It is not in Miss Lefevre's
  best interest to be on camera at the present time as Miss Wallace is a local
  and could gain some idea of the boss's whereabouts from the background of the
  shot. This is something we want to avoid."

 I'm Dan Fisk and this is channel 5 news.
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Message: 76/19                     Posted        Author
Following the previous announcemen Tue Mar 29    Anya
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A reporter is shown outside The Dive bar where they are reporting that the
  bouncer at the door has been instructed to not allow either Esme Lefevre or
  Kirby Wallace or any of their private security into the bar as to keep the
  general populace safe and as not to assist in breaking said restraining order.
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Message: 76/20                     Posted        Author
Banned from The Dive Bar           Tue Mar 29    Esme
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Though she would not appear for comment Esme Lefevre made a recorded Statement
  for Channel 5 News.

"This is just another example of what I deal with. I saw that poker player
  slapping the (BEEEP) out of someone and told her to lay off so she came at
  me. Of course my security stepped in the way. Of course my fans stepped in
  the way. Big shout out to y'all. So now The Dive is banning me for being
  threatened in their establishment. Well no worries I wont be back and if my
  fans think thats bullsh((BEEEEP) they wont either."
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Message: 76/21                     Posted        Author
Recent Gang Violence               Wed Mar 30    FennecFox
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Continued gang violence in the Harbor District! People huddle in their homes
  for fear of the rash of mass shootings! Last Thursday night at the corner of
  Lincoln and Canary police responded to reports of shots being fired from a
  passing vehicle. Mahud, who works at the Cash'n'Go across the street
  witnessed the altercation:
        "My friend, it was terrible! Bullets flying everywhere! It was one of
  those drive by attacks. Three cars filled with men with guns! Just spraying
  this group of thugs coming out of my cousin Farheed's Gulp'n'Go. How are we
  supposed to do business in this!?"

This attack came right on the heels of a man walking into Paco's Tacos on Comet
  and Harbor and opening fire. More innocents caught in the crossfire of this
  gang violence and mass shootings that continue to rock our community. We
  asked Assemblyman Bert Humphries about his thoughts on the matter:
        "Well what do you expect with Mexico right across the border shipping
  us all their killers and rapists?! Once President Trump is in office we'll
  round up all this scum and put them to work building the wall. Once it's
  done.. We'll throw them off onto the other side!"

An.. Interesting viewpoint. This is Cindy Myers for the Evening News.
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Message: 76/22                     Posted        Author
Tijuana Gang Violence              Sun Apr 03    KSBW
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        In our continuing series on gang violence we bring you another story
  from close to home. Tijuana is a popular tourist destination for spring
  revelers but it has its darker side. Mexican police responded to a call early
  this morning and discovered the dismembered remains. Not an uncommon
  occurance in the brutal drug scenes of Mexico but a rarer event in the
  tourist loving city of Tijuana. Police are still working to identify the
  victims.
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Message: 76/23                     Posted        Author
Disaster in abandoned house        Wed Apr 06    Ruta
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The old Labanauskas home a couple of blocks away from the popular Smoke and
  Barley pub was the site of a bizarre assault last night. Three UC Prospect
  students reportedly trespassed into the property with cameras. Two of them
  had injuries that required hospitalization, one of which who had a board
  nailed to his eye, and multiple broken bones. The third student, who is the
  only one named, one Mark Donavan, was seen by police running down the streets
  shouting inteligibly. When he was finally questioned, his only words were,
  "They didn't need their eyes anymore.. I saved them from their sight.. it was
  too horrible." Mark is now suspected of assualting his friends, perhaps due
  to some dormant mental disorder, which may have been triggered suddenly. He
  is being held in Prospect's most reputable asylum for observation. Police are
  warning all citizens to stay away from the old Labanauskas home. The family
  has recently experienced the death of their daughter Ruta. Understandably
  they have issued no comment at this time.
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Message: 76/24                     Posted        Author
AMH - Prospect, CA                 Thu Apr 07    Brody
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** Appearing in TV Guide for the week of April 17 to 23, 2016. **

AMERICA'S MOST HAUNTED (WENDESDAY, Seas. 1, Ep. 3):

Tonight, on America's Most Haunted, Abatha Tilten and her crew visit what is
  considered to be one of the Golden State's most haunted spots. Known by
  Prospect's surfing community as "Surfer's Cove", this remote and coveted
  beach, nestled between high cliffs and palatial estates, is rumored to be
  occupied by the ghost of the 1995 Banzai Pipeline surfing champion, Brody
  Giovanni Salvino.

Brody is the subject of the documentary "Brah Brody" and the feature film
  "Locked In." The local urban legend, who was killed by a Great White shark
  attack in 1998, is depicted as a lost and wandering spirit tied to the Cove's
  plutonian shores. Interviews of locals recount strange incidents where
  Brody's ghost seemingly provides protection or guidance. While others recall
  more terrifying experiences, including nightmares, unexplained poltergeist
  activity and possible possession, all attributed to the legendary phantom of
  the 90s.

Next week, Abatha visits the old Labanauskas house of Prospect.

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Message: 76/25                     Posted        Author
Naked Ex Lover stalks Simone Blake Thu Apr 14    Martine
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Simone Blake Stalked by Naked Ex-Lover

 A Prospect man was arrested on stalking and harassment charges today outside
  the home of Councilman Larry Dwyer. The councilman, who has been seen at hot
  spots around town with former pop sensation Simone Blake was unavailable for
  comment. The stalker, identified as Jerry Haltom, is a student at Prospect
  University. Celebrity Gossip Reporter, yours truly caught the entire event on
  video.
        Haltom followed Blake to Dwyer's home, stripped down naked in the
  driveway and proceeded to profess his love for Simone Blake who hid inside
  the councilman's home. Haltom actually attempted to enter the house by
  running for the door with his considerably large penis flapping in the wind.
  At least Simone Blake knows how to pick the right cut of meat. Dwyer gave
  chase but instead tripped and fell all over himself on the driveway.
  Fortunately Simone Blake was able to scare Haltom away from the house by
  yelling at him. Pitter patter girls. Isn't Councilman Dwyer dreamy? Just goes
  to show that politicians should leave the fisticuffs to real men. Fortunately
  due to him falling on his ass in pursuit of Haltom, no charges can be pressed
  against Dwyer.
        Haltom was just one of Blake's boy toys who was screaming about how he
  was tired of being her secret and wanted to be together with her forever.
  Police arrived on scene and tackled Haltom to the ground. Blake claimed to
  have no knowledge of Haltom prior to the incident. Because that makes sense
  that a guy would come to your driveway and talk about how he doesn't want to
  be your secret anymore and be with you forever if nothing has ever happened
  between them.
        Blake probably doesn't want to ruin her meal ticket in Councilman
  Dwyer. Her music career is so far into the toilet that she was overheard
  speaking on the phone at a local cafe taking money from a parent in exchange
  for music lessons for their child. Considering Simone Blake's tanking music
  career after her first album, this seems hardly surprising. Perhaps she needs
  her own spending money above the allowance from Larry Dwyer so she can find
  another Cabana Boy Du'jour or some coke for another binge or both. Needless
  to say Haltom will not get his happily ever after and is now held in Prospect
  Jail pending trial for stalking, harassment, and indecent exposure. I'm
  Martine Sajani and this....is Celebrity Gossip.

Photo of Simone in front of Dwyer's home. Why is this happening to me?
(
  http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3K3rCuTis4/TbWyzRT9d2I/AAAAAAAAH90/Agej3niHLpM/s160
  0/linds.jpg )

Photo of Dwyer in front of his house. At least I tried?
( https://feminema.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/matt-damon-bourne-5.jpg )

Photo of Haltom going to jail with a broken heart and a bit of asphalt on his
  leg from being tackled by police.
(
  http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BNnv12uHjDE/VHd1DVrIdLI/AAAAAAACnRQ/oE3Z1P9koFk/s160
  0/a.jpg )
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Message: 76/26                     Posted        Author
La Puerta Cantina Open             Sat Apr 16    Sayra
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A new bikini bar has opened at North Beach just off D Street. Literally located
  on the beach, La Puerta Cantina caters to all walks of life with a blend of
  spanish and american pop and 3$ margaritas. The grill is alive with shrimp,
  chicken, pork, and carne asada filling the room with that delicious aroma of
  cilantro and juicy meat. So come on down tonight! Ladies get your first drink
  free and get on the dance floor. 5$ shots all night!

(+hangouts/jump cantina)
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Message: 76/27                     Posted        Author
Lawyer Found Dead                  Sun Apr 24    Mindy
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A scandal recently errupted following the dead of Mindy Rose (bboard 12/393 and
  12/393).

Pentex Subsidiary Tummy Happy Healthy Organics closed shop, and federal charges
  are a distinct possibility for their CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors.

The Wisconsin Republian Senator has resigned his position, and word is a Grand
  Jury has been called to look into his role in the scandal.

In a stroke of "luck" the lawyer of Mindy Rose, who broke the scandal was found
  dead last night of an apparent heart attack. Men in suits were seen at his
  office shrotly after the news of his death broke. They were removing
  documents. Whether this was to ensure the trials go forward or to make sure
  they don't isunclear.

@mail Mindy if you want to get involve in anyway. Otherwise this Scandal is
  likely to dissapear like so many others.
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Message: 76/28                     Posted        Author
Surgeon Announces Charity Auction  Tue May 17    Modecai
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"...and in other news, relatively unknown local surgeon, a Mr. Modecai Lance
  has sent out invitations to the upper elite of our fair city in regards to a
  charity auction, with proceeds going to the help renovate the children's wing
  of Prospect Memorial Hospital.  Interestingly enough, what's being auctioned
  is a collection of items from his private collection of movie memorabilia. A
  strange choice for a socialite gathering to be sure."

                                                    Copy of the Invitation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  -------------------------------------------------
                                                  You are hereby cordially
  invited
                      To a charity auction benefiting the renovation of the
  children's wing of Prospect Memorial Hospital.
                                          To be held at the Escondido Estate,
  the home of
                                                            Modecai Lance
                             Who will be auctioning off a portion of his
  original movie memorabilia collection.

Dress code: Semi-Formal (Swimwear appropriate as the pool will be made
  available)
Plate Cost: Included with invitation (Notify host of allergies prior to
  arrival, no substitutions will be made the day of)
Guests: Unlimited (You assume responsibility of your guests and any damages
  that may occur)
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Message: 76/29                     Posted        Author
Callahan's Curios                  Thu May 26    Malcolm
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        Late night (or perhaps early morning) between 3am and 4am, there's an
  occasional commercial that runs on a local cable channel once each night.
  Somebody shelled out a little money for a TV ad, but clearly not much. The
  production value screams 'This is my high school AV class final project,' and
  starts with a pretty young woman dressed in a green 'Callahan's Curios'
  t-shirt and blue jeans, standing in some kind of antique shop.

        "Are you looking for that special something you just can't find
  anywhere else? Want to enter a realm of treasures and wonder? Come to
  Callahan's Curios!" The camera cuts away to a broad chested man with a flat
  countenance and similar dress. Holding a fashionable walking cane that
  absolutely doesn't much his street clothes, he speaks in an emotionless
  monotone. "I've got more antiques and curios than you can shake a stick at,"
  Malcolm states emotionlessly with a half-hearted shake of the walking cane.
  "If you want it, we've got it. If we don't have it, we can find it. And if we
  can't find it, it doesn't exist. Come to Callahan's Curios... today." Spoken
  with all the enthusiasm of a Church Bingo Night caller. The address and phone
  number for the business appears on the screen along with some forgettable
  jingle.
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Message: 76/30                     Posted        Author
Bird Deaths                        Fri Jun 03    Simone
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        Beachgoers received a grisly surprise earlier this week when dozens of
  dead seagulls fell out of the sky. State wildlife officials estimate that
  about 150 birds died, and say they are still investigating the cause.
        Kelly Fernandez, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish
  and Wildlife, says that the birds did not die from trauma, starvation, or bad
  weather, all of which have caused mass bird kills in the past. She added that
  there does not appear to be any human health threat. "Preliminary testing and
  examination have ruled out diseases transmissable to humans, and most of the
  common toxins we might expect. We're continuing to run tests, but right now,
  we don't have any reason to believe the beach is contaminated."
        Mass bird deaths are rare, but not unprecedented. In 2011,
  approximately 5,000 blackbirds and starlings fell out of the Arkansas sky,
  and another 500 died in Louisiana. The deaths were blamed on New Years
  fireworks causing the birds to become disoriented.

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Message: 76/31                     Posted        Author
BREAKING NEWS! Harbor Blast        Tue Aug 09    FennecFox
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The eastern portion of the Harbor section was rocked by multiple blasts early
  saturday morning around 3AM. Buldings have collapsed and fires rage out of
  control. The initial blast has started secondary fires. Firefighters, already
  depleted from assisting with fires in other parts of California, struggle to
  get the blazes under control. Currently the number of casaulties is unknown.
  City Officials have stated that they are currently investigating the source
  of the blast and have not ruled out terrorism. More as the situation becomes
  clear.
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Message: 76/32                     Posted        Author
Harbor Blast (continued)           Tue Aug 09    FennecFox
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        In our continued coverage of the blast that rocked the block of Market
  & Sunset in the Harbor district. Details are still sketchy. The fires and
  secondary explosions have heavily damaged a good portion of the block. The
  Prospect Fire Department has reported that the initial fires are now out.
  Emergency crews are still searching for suvivors in partially collapsed
  tenement buildings near the center of the blast. The cause is still under
  investigation. The current death toll is 18. Emergency crews have warned that
  with the age of the area and lack of fire code compliance the number is
  likely to rise.

        The Prospect Police Department in conjunction with the Joint Terrorism
  Task Force asks anyone with information regarding the blast to please call
  ***-***-****.
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Message: 76/33                     Posted        Author
Relief Efforts                     Tue Aug 09    Eloise
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Eloise Hayes, owner of Prospect Roasters and The Hayes Foundation will be
  taking in any survivors from the blast. Medical relief scholarships will be
  available for those injured who do not have insurance. Funeral expenses will
  be covered and for victims whose immediate families are serving overseas,
  transportation costs will be provided. Aleksei Zykov, Furio Cabrini, Branton
  Kohler, Silvana Vega, and several more sources who have chosen to remain
  anonymous are releasing funds immediately for this joint endeavor.
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Message: 76/34                     Posted        Author
Press release                      Tue Aug 09    Larry
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(Joint statement from the City Council as a whole. Larry's name is near the
  bottom as his district is across the highway, Jessica Tyler is also somewhere
  on the list.)

As the investigation into the explosions in Prospect's harbor district unfolds,
  the men and women of the Prospect Police Department are continuing to assist
  in and support this operation in a number of ways.

One of the most difficult tasks for any law enforcement officer is making death
  notifications to next of kin. Our personnel have done that over more than 24
  hours with great care and compassion for the families and loved ones who have
  suffered devastating losses. Those relatives and friends have been kind and
  gracious in a most unbearable time of grief.

PPD also would like to extend its deepest thanks to the many business owners on
  Park Boulevard whose livelihoods have been disrupted as we methodically care
  for the crime scene. And no amount of thanks is sufficient for the amazing
  Prospect community that has rallied around our department and supported in
  countless ways.

A hotline has been set up for anyone requiring further assistance in the
  aftermath of this event. That number is (858) 555-5878.
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Message: 76/35                     Posted        Author
Mad Maple Tapper                   Sat Aug 13    Guaco
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Mystery Maple Tapper taps maples for maple syrup in Maple park. Police rounded
  up the usual suspects but they all had air tight alibes. Investigation still
  continuing.

On police blotter in alternative printed magazine.
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Message: 76/36                     Posted        Author
Justin Deactivated Party           Tue Aug 16    Maglock
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Police reports were unsure what to make of reports of rampaging fans kicking a
  sleeping Justin Beiber en masse outside of a Wal Mart at 2am this morning.
  The number of fans varies by account of 5 to as much as 20. What is
  consistant is that when police arrived after someone called the incident in
  (the person never actually saw the victim's face) but all agree that the
  crowd was so thick that by the time police pulled them back, there was no one
  there. Prosecutors considered filing charges for a false report or mob
  violence, but there was no victim to file charges.

Meanwhile, rumors of Beiber, not Michael J Fox, being the real anti Elvis are
  already swirling on the internet.
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Message: 76/37                     Posted        Author
The Gardens Reopening              Sat Aug 20    Rashad
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        The Prospect staple known simply as 'The Gardens' has come under new
  management this week and the new owner is making some changes to the place.
  Once a respite for the rich and famous, the new owner seems to be of a mind
  to make it a place for all to enjoy. Its lush garden is unchanged and its
  amazing restaurant is still offering some of the best food you can find in
  the city, but the Sunken Garden has had the biggest change. What was once
  just a lounge, now has been transformed to become the new seat of a
  never-ending party, with its new dance floor and stage built to house live
  music or DJ giving the whole club a new and vibrant energy.

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Message: 76/38                     Posted        Author
Police Blotter                     Sun Aug 21    Maglock
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Police blotter - small paper - A bunch of drunken teens threw bottles at Justin
  Beiber today, reportedly in anger over his concert. They were arrested for
  disturbing the peace but no charges were filed so they were let go hours
  later. Beiber was reportedly across the country at the time anyway.
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Message: 76/39                     Posted        Author
Random Blog Post                   Sat Aug 27    Guaco
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Are there copy cat maplers in Maple Park? While no one has been caught tapping
  the maples again (god praise our maples), five or six maple taps have been
  found near some of the larger trees. The maple taps have no finger prints and
  as usual the usual suspects all have alibies. It has not gotten to the point
  of the mayor calling for a Maple task force, and there is no massive hunt for
  Maplers...BUT, someone did post a printed sign beneath the "neighboor hood
  watch" sign that said "Hey dumbass. These trees do NOT produce syrup. Repeat,
  there is NO syrup here!"
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Message: 76/40                     Posted        Author
First Responders Charity Ball!!    Wed Sep 07    Silvana
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Come join us at the Oasis Casino on September 11th for the 4th Annual First
  Responders Charity ball!!

        The theme this year will be the Classic 50's. So come for the food,
  entertainment and dancing, but most importantly to support our men and women
  that put their life on the line every single day.

Party starts at 4 pm PST, but will go on all night long. So get dressed up and
  purchase your tickets for this great cause.

Disclaimer;

This is a Risk 0 party, if you want to start trouble please find it somewhere
  else or wait for someone to plan one for just that. We are all trying to have
  fun so please don't try to ruin it for others. Thank you!
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Message: 76/41                     Posted        Author
Backcountry Outdoors               Thu Sep 08    Gaelin
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 A commercial starts running on all the major channels
 Coming soon to Prospect, California!

 Biking, hiking, camping, or fishing - no matter what your adventure, relish it
  with high-performance outdoor gear from Backcountry Outdoors. Better quality
  than the gear you get at those big-box stores at fair prices. Opening the
  first week in October, come check out our deals. Look! Get a North Face
  Venture Rain jacket for $54.99! Backcountry Outdoors also provides top name
  brand firearms at competitive prices, and hunters, visit our Gunsmith for
  service - anything from mounting a scope to building a custom rifle, or try
  our indoor shooting range! Get a Marlin 336W .30-.30 lever action rifle for
  $349.99 (with approved background check).

 Opening soon at the corner of Belvedere Ave. and Maple St. Hope to see you
  there!

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Message: 76/42                     Posted        Author
Westboro Babtist Church Coming to  Sat Sep 10    Maglock
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A rather cute 'Hello Cthulu' Pentagram went viral in social media yesterday; a
  plea for wealth to their 'dark lord' which resulted in over $50,000 dollars
  in donations for surgery for Mary Eniladagam's mother who desperately needed
  it. The spell apparently worked since her mother got the surgery she needed,
  for free from Doctors Without Offices and moved to the head of the line in a
  HoH express program. Everyone in the tent city cheered. WestBoro Baptist
  Church did not cheer, however. They plan a protest in a few days time.

Rumors are that a counter protest is planned.
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Message: 76/43                     Posted        Author
Re-Schedule F.R Ball               Sat Sep 10    Silvana
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Due to RL. I'm sorry to do it but I have to reschudle this event. It is now set
  for Oct 11th. Hope to see you all then. Thank you for understanding.
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Message: 76/44                     Posted        Author
Old Cobre Saloon Destroyed         Sun Oct 02    News Service
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        In the early hours of Sunday morning, the desert night was split by a
  fireball as the roadside biker bar, the Old Cobre Saloon exploded. Recently
  coming under new management, the aged bar and grill was destroyed completely
  in the destruction. Fire investigators traced the explosion to the on site
  Liquid Propane tanks, and incorrect storage procedures during the transfer of
  ownership. The new owners have expressed plans for reconstruction and
  intentions to open a new establishment in the area.
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Message: 76/45                     Posted        Author
Buddhist Treasures Go Missing      Fri Oct 14    News Service
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An armored truck carrying antiques from San Francisco's Hua Zang Si temple was
  found destroyed outside city limits last night in what may have been a
  terrorist attack. The truck was transporting statues, sarcophagi and weapons
  dating back to Japan's Heian period to an exhibition at the Prospect Museum
  of Art. The missing drivers and the vehicle's condition, which was described
  by responding officers as a "total loss", have lead police to suspect
  terrorism may be involved.

"This is a tragedy," Eric Sykes, curator of the Prospect Museum of Art said,
  "Most of these items are over one thousand years old. For them to be
  destroyed like this is highly reminiscent of what the Taliban did to the
  statues of Buddha in Bamiyan. It is possible that this was a symbolic attack."

Many of the objects being transported were originally brought over from Japan
  in 1860 on the famous Kanrin Maru as gifts of good will, which were then
  donated to the temple. The Hua Zang Si temple has expressed outrage over the
  apparent attack but was unable to offer further comment at this time.
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Message: 76/46                     Posted        Author
Blurb on the Evening News          Sat Oct 15    News Service
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"...and several butcher's aprons. Now, a curious update to an item from
  yesterday. The drivers of an armored truck that was destroyed while hauling
  antique Buddhist relics have been located following a short search. The two
  men were found wandering near the highway and appeared to have suffered no
  injuries. When questioned about the incident, the men described what sounded
  like an explosion and the sound of rending metal from the back of the truck,
  but claim not to remember anything else beyond fleeing the scene. The drivers
  were briefly admitted to the hospital and released on their own recognizance,
  and police say they are not suspected of any crime. Now on to weather..."

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Message: 76/47                     Posted        Author
Classified Ad                      Sun Oct 23    Blackwell
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(Repost with corrections)

An add has been placed in the local newspaper's classified section. Cryptic, it
  reads as the following:

 Thrice-Blessed
Doreal's Opus

X00506
IV00504
IX12305
VI20301
V06703
I03305
II01008
III02003
XI01301
V01801
XII02207
III01410
XIII07008
IV092000
V08805
II07502
XIII07705
III01206
X00808
VII05404
V10302
X00805
VI12104
XII02702
III01208

Questions can be @mailed to Blackwell though staff has also been alerted to the
  project and can help with investigative rolls, etc.
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Message: 76/48                     Posted        Author
The Polaris                        Sun Oct 23    Agate
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In recent music news.. The Polaris Theater has re-opened its doors after a
  massive restoration project. The once movie theater is now a music and event
  venue hosting a variety of local and regional shows. Upcoming events include
  Comedian and Humorist Paula Poundstone, musical star Ziggy Marley, Prospect
  Community Choir - Christmas Bells, and a host of other local and events.

((OOC: We've got a ton of music/singing/dancing/performance type PCs, so this
  is a +hangout for people performing. People going to an event and hanging out
  before or after. Or a variety of other types of scenes. Want to RP that your
  performing there? Go for it! There is a Green Room in the basement for your
  band to RP in also.))
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Message: 76/49                     Posted        Author
Infamous Grafitti Artists Strikes  Wed Nov 02    Pythia
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This likely made a 60 second blurb on the evening news and a writeup in the
  local paper. If there is an Underground Newspaper there may have been more
  detail about the artist's exploits in other cities. It can be seen on the
  grid at 5th and Comet.

This mural appreared over night on the side of an unoccupied building that
  would be clearly visible by commuters into the downtown area.
        It is a professionally artistically rendered piece, in a signature
  style that is a mixture of political cartoon and avant garde psychedelia.
  Faces of political, religious, and cultural icons; each within their own
  circle, are arranged in a spiraling pattern descending into a toilet.
  Depicted are such persons as Donald Trump, The Pope, Osama bin Ladin, Castro,
  Benjamin Netanyahu, Chris Matthews, Rush Limbaugh, Hillary Clinton, Mother
  Theresa, Ghandi, Sally Strothers, Howard Stern, Scott Baio, Ted Nugent,
  Michael Moore, Bill Gates, Gloria Steinem, Ariana Huffington, Ann Coulter,
  Joe McCarthy, Malcolm X, Kim Jong Il...
        Intermixed in the swirling, colorful background is some other imagery:
  The chess pieces of a Black Bishop, and a White Rook. And the Tarot suits of
  the Sword, Wand, Cup and Pentacle.
        The caption, in bright red block letters reads: "Death To All Fanatics"
  and the quote is attributed to: '-Some Fanatic'

        In the lower right corner it is signed by "Pythia" The "t" in Pythia is
  styled like an iron cross, but slightly different.


4 successes on a manipulation + artistic expression roll. For more details,
  contact Nuala or staff.
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Message: 76/50                     Posted        Author
Fabrizio Belotti & associates Hiri Sat Nov 05    Annastasija
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After some reconstructions Fabrizio Belotti & associates law firm is looking
  for new emploees. The candidates must have strong research, writing, and
  speaking skills, and have proven experience in writing appeals, writing
  substantive motions, and arguing in the State Courts and the Appellate
  Division. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic
  environment alongside well-respected, experienced appellate attorneys. Salary
  is competitive and commensurate with experience.

We are looking for:

* Bankruptcy Lawyer
* Business / Corporate Law Attorney
* Civil Rights Attorney
* Criminal Defense Attorney
* DUI- DWI Attorney
* Employment Lawyer
* Immigration Lawyer
* Estate Law Attorney
* Environmental Lawyer

We also accept applications for Student Internship.

We are also looking for:

* Office Manager (Experience: at least 3 years):
The manager is responsible for assigning tasks and ensuring tasks are completed
  on time and in accordance with quality guidelines. Other job duties include
  greeting clients, answering incoming calls, managing e-mail correspondence
  and handling clerical tasks. Additional job duties of a law office manager
  include:

        -Preparing subpoenas and other legal documents
        -Handling legal research
        -Preparing memos and other correspondence
        -Creating client files
        -Training new staff
        -Scheduling attorney and client meetings

Send your CV and motivation letter to FabrizioAsociates@belotti.com. If you
  have any questions call: XXX-XXX-XXX.

OOC: Contact Annastasija (Ann) for more questions. You can send me an @mail or
  page! For the sake of fun (if you want) - send me IC @mails if you try to
  apply for a job. Lawyers are fun to roleplay, trust me! Check out our wiki:
  http://coh.spork.com/index.php?title=Fabrizio_Belotti_and_associates I
  encourage guests to apply and old law players to just join a law firm and not
  be a looner! Haha.

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Message: 76/51                     Posted        Author
Another Street Painting            Thu Nov 10    Pythia
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The news again reports, offering little commentary other than speculation as to
  what corporation or organization the artist may be targeting with her message
  against invasions of privacy and advocatation of personal freedom. They also
  mention the previous mural by the underground artist Pythia has been
  senselessly defaced by unknown persons. Another painting has appeared, this
  time at Lincoln and Ash.
 This mural is painted on the side of the Transit Stop, very visible to all
  passersby.

This painting is not so large as a full wall mural. It is about 12' x 8' and
  done in a style much like a WW2 era Propaganda Poster. The style is still
  signature political cartoon meets psychedelia but with a darker, more surreal
  and imposing atmosphic quality.
The central figures are a young woman strapped to an old fashioned doctors
  table with her feet and hands in shackles. She is dressed as if she were some
  sort of airline stewardess with a little pillbox hat, and the expression on
  her face is one of terror. On she table behind her are test tubes, and other
  such lab equipment including urine sample beakers but they are turned upside
  down.
The other figure is a man in a lab coat, with a maniacal expression on his face
  and brandishing a comically HUGE syringe menacingly at the woman. His
  features very much are reminiscent of Joseph Mengele, though the armband
  around his bicep isnt a swastika, the emblem is in fact apparently purposely
  blurred as if censored. Behind him there is a very old fashioned TV
  screen/monitor on which is a faceless man in a suit jacket and tie, from the
  chest up, seeing to be watching like the Orwellian 'Big Brother'. The flags
  in the corner of the room are also obscured, as if they could be any nation
  or organizations symbols. Their presence does indicate an imposing air of
  authoritarianism. The background of the entire piece is dark and shadowy and
  there are red streaks vertically, as if the 'camera lens' that the viewer is
  seeing it through has been sprayed with blood and it is dripping down like a
  curtain over this scene. There is a poster beside the TV screen in red white
  and blue declaring "Trust But Verify", a clipboard on the countertop with the
  heading "Need to Know Basis", and the overall caption at the bottom of the
  cartoon saying :
"For the Greater Good, We Must Know All."
It would at least on the surface seem that the artist is making a statement
  against drug testing, or more generally invasions of privacy by the
  government in general.
It is signed by: Pythia.
         *4 successes on 8 dice pool of Manip+Artistic Expression

Various people are interviewed giving various opionions on Free Speech,
  Artistic expression, Defacement of public property, Right to protest, etc,
  etc...
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Message: 76/52                     Posted        Author
Poetry Tag Near Campus             Sun Nov 13    Wyck
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On the side of an old building close to UC Prospect's campus, someone's tagged
  the side of a building with a bit of calligrafiti (calligraphy as graffiti).
  The poem is four lines of white text (below) with a stylized bird skull and
  wings above. The whole installation is approximately eight feet across and
  six feet high and probably six or so feet off the ground.

"Beyond the seas
to where Ravens follow
 comes the King
 into his Hollow"

Questions about this can be directed through @mail/page to Wyck but he has
  absolutely no involvement with this bit of vandalism at all. Nope. (wink).

(Image: http://imgur.com/a/raY2z )
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Message: 76/53                     Posted        Author
Gangland Hit Leaves 2 Dead         Tue Nov 15    News Reporter
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Gangland Hit Leaves 2 Dead

Our next story is about Gang Violence. According to the F.B.I. Some 33,000
  violent street gangs, motorcycle gangs, and prison gangs with about 1.4
  million members are criminally active in the U.S. and Puerto Rico today. Many
  are sophisticated and well organized; all use violence to control
  neighborhoods and boost their illegal money-making activities, which include
  robbery, drug and gun trafficking, prostitution and human trafficking, and
  fraud. Many gang members continue to commit crimes even after being sent to
  jail.

One such gang known as the Dark Angels Motorcycle Club, which FBI reports have
  members stretching from California to Miami, lost their President and
  Founder: Dwayne Vincent Angelica. The 34 year old Miami born male was a
  suspect in numerous criminal acts, but police were never able to prosecute.
  According to investigators, the Dark Angels Motorcycle Club were trying to
  gain more influence within the city. Unfortunately, someone pushed back and
  Mr. Angelica was found dead near his motorcycle which, like the victim, was
  riddled with bullet holes. The other victim was Barry Johnston, a 26 year old
  male from Miami, Florida and fellow member of the Motorcycle Club. He, too,
  was shot to death. To make matters more gruesome, the President of the MC was
  also found decapitated. The deaths occurred at F St. and Ash. St.
  Investigators said that one officer, who wished to remain anonymous, stated
  that it may have been symbolic to cutting the head off of the organization.
  Police are expected to increase their activity in order to watch for further
  retaliation.


Obits
ANGELICA, Dwayne Vincent
34, of Prospect, passed away November 15, 2016.

JOHNSTON, Barry White
26, of Prospect, passed away November 15th, 2016. He is survived by a wife and
  daughter.

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Message: 76/54                     Posted        Author
Poetry Tag Downtown                Thu Nov 17    Wyck
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On the side of an old building close to the intersection of 3rd and G street,
  someone's tagged the side of a building with a bit of calligrafiti
  (calligraphy as graffiti). The poem is four lines of white text (below) with
  a stylized bird skull and wings above. The whole installation is
  approximately eight feet across and six feet high and probably six or so feet
  off the ground.

"For Ancient Came
A Raven Bold
The Herald of Woe
And Tales Untold"

Questions about this can be directed through @mail/page to Wyck but he has
  absolutely no involvement with this bit of vandalism at all. Nope. (wink).
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Message: 76/55                     Posted        Author
Meeting to Discuss Proposition 64  Sun Nov 20    Steele
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There is a small blurb on radio and one of the local news stations, but it's
  all over social media.

Steele Smith, owner of Down the Rabbit Hole, one of Prospect's thirteen medical
  marijuana dispensaries, has called for everyone to rally together to get
  Prospect's bureaucracy in gear to get permits for recreational dispensaries
  going. He asks that anyone and everyone join him in a brainstorming session.
  Bring your influential friends, bring your money, but, for now, leave your
  weed at home. All opinions, for and against, are welcome, but this will be a
  peaceful meeting and a chance to get to know your neighbors. Only totally
  legal options will be considered.

He will have all the information that you need if you're interested in starting
  your own recreational (or medical) dispensary and will have his lawyers on
  site to answer the more in-depth questions and possible representation if you
  want to start your own. (OOC: @mail me if you're interested and I'll see
  about setting up a +event when people are going to be here)
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Message: 76/56                     Posted        Author
Poetry Tag Near Biograph           Sun Nov 20    Random
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On the side of an old building across the street from the Biograph Theater,
  someone has tagged the side of a building with a bit of calligrafiti
  (calligraphy as graffiti). The poem is four lines of white text (below) with
  a stylized bird skull and wings above. The whole installation is
  approximately eight feet across and six feet high and probably six or so feet
  off the ground. This has been done in exactly the same style as the previous
  three, so it's totally the same person.


                 But what he needs
                 For all these deeds
                 Go get some trim
                 At the local mall

                 Burma Shave

Questions about this can be directed through @mail/page through +request to
  Staff.
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Message: 76/57                     Posted        Author
New nightclub opens it's doors     Mon Nov 21    Eric
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Club Extacy Located at D St. and Sunset Blvd!.
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Message: 76/58                     Posted        Author
Monroe Animal Ranch New Owner      Tue Nov 22    Nicolette
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        A legal notice tucked away among all the other notices of real estate
  sales states that the property formerly known as the Monroe Animal Ranch has
  been purchased by a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization going by the name
  Unicorn's Rest Animal Sanctuary.

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Message: 76/59                     Posted        Author
Another Mysterious Mural Appears!  Tue Nov 22    Pythia
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Commuters passing the area of Broadway and 4th reported the following discovery
  on the side of a building that sits directly across from the Black Ridge
  Building:

         This mural seemed to magically appear on the side of the building.

 It is another colorful, psychedelic piece measuring about 10 by 12. Those
  familiar with recent works appearing in town will recognize the faces of the
  earlier piece of work commonly referred to on the street as "Fanatics"
  :Donald Trump, Fidel Castro, Osama bin Laden, Ted Nugent, Bill Gates, Ann
  Coullter, etc. These figures are assembled like a mob, carrying pitchforks
  and torches. Their faces are angry, murderous even, as they are focused on
  the figure in the foreground.

 And who are they chasing? Two pitiful figures are huddled together in the
  foreground. Their clothes are torn, cuts and bruises indicating they've been
  roughed up badly. On the left is a young man who is wearing a large metal
  collar is around his neck, attached to a broken chain. He is holding an old
  book. The painting on the cover of the book seems particularly odd, bolder
  perhaps? As if its been carefully painted more than other parts of this
  mural, though no title can be seen on the cover. The woman beside him
  clutches him, looking back in horror at the advancing angry hoarde while the
  man seems to be looking forward, hope and determination in his eyes.

 In the distance behind the angry mod, a large tower burns in the night sky.
  Its walls are cracked and crumbling, much like what is depicted in the Tower
  card in Tarot decks.

 At the bottom of the mural are the words: Not all who wander are lost.

 In the lower left corner is the signature: Pythia. The "t" stylized in a
  variation of an Iron Cross.

 ((Player rolled Manipulation + Artistic Expression for 4 successes - if anyone
  wishes to investigate this, please contact Nuala, who of course knows
  *nothing* of this IC'ly))
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Message: 76/60                     Posted        Author
Special event at Club Extacy tonig Wed Nov 23    Eric
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This night, Club Extacy is offering a night full of free drinks, music and
  dance! To celebrate the recent opening of the club. Doors are open at 23:30!
  (14:00 server time. The club is a nightzone) Everyone is welcome, so bring
  your friends along!
 Sincerely, Eric.
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Message: 76/61                     Posted        Author
Raven Tag                          Wed Nov 23    Wyck
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Yup, another bit of grafitti with the raven skull on it. This time the tag was
  found near the intersection between Date and D streets. The tag reads:

In Halls of aged stone
 and eldritch lore,
 there he forged
the legends of yore.

(Image: http://imgur.com/a/nzswR )
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Message: 76/62                     Posted        Author
Incident @ Murder of Crows         Sat Nov 26    FennecFox
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... Thank you for that wonderful piece. It's good to finally know why the
  chicken crossed the road.

Next up in the news. Absolutely nothing happened at the Murder of Crows bar. I
  repeat. Aboslutely nothing happened at the Murder of Crows bar.

And for our final story of the night.. Are puppies on Youtube brainwashing us?
  We go over to Kim Rodger's for this report.

        (( OOC: Any texts, pictures, videos or data related to the 'incident'
  in Murder of Crows on the night 11/25/16 to 11/26/16 is gone if it was
  connected to the world around it. Simply turned off isn't good enough as
  nothing electronic is truly off. ))
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Message: 76/63                     Posted        Author
Graffiti Tag                       Sat Nov 26    Wyck
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The newest tag with the big bird skull was discovered at the intersection of
  Lincoln and the Harbor. The poem reads:

Sung away
 at break of day
 and n'ere remembered
 beyond the morrow.

(Image: http://imgur.com/a/hZvCK)

Any ooc questions for this please page or @mail Wyck. Thanks.
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Message: 76/64                     Posted        Author
Murder of Crows Reopened for busin Mon Dec 05    Stevie
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Murder of Crows is now reopened for business. The electronics have been fully
  replaced and everything seems to be in working order.

The music played on a regular basis is typically -Rock and Country- music. One
  can request a song, but no mosh pits will be allowed. If one begins to
  encourage a mosh type atmosphere it is safe to assume that the bouncers break
  it up. There are certain nights of the week set aside for "themes" these run
  from 5pm to close and are the following:

Mondays: Metal Mondays - Bang your head to Pantera, Slayer, and all other sorts
  of metal music.

Wednesdays: Whiskey Wednesdays - Top shelf whisky twenty five percent off. All
  other whiskey is forty percent off.

Thursdays: Local Live Music - Usually a local rock or metal band. Otherwise,
  80's cover artists tend to fill the roster.

Fridays: Karaoke Night - God help us. Drink and sing a song of your choice.

Saturdays: Country Night - Girls in tight jeans and cowboy boots meet with
  country boys to drink, dance and be merry.
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