IC News 2018 Archive
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Message: 12/1 Posted Author
Gangs on the decline? Wed Jan 03 Prospect Courier
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They moved away, found peace, or were locked up or ground down.
However it happened, fewer gang members have been out on the streets in recent
months, and the decline has fueled a drop in Prospect crime rates, experts
say.
Nearly all of the nation has benefited from a drop in crime, but Prospect
County stands out. In 2010, 411 people died at the hands of others, but by
2017, the figure dropped below 200. Fueling the countywide drop, the city of
Prospect's homicide rate fell at about twice the pace of Los Angeles's,
according to FBI statistics.
Why has Prospect succeeded so strikingly? Sociologists, police officials,
social workers and criminologists haven't been able to explain, let alone
give one key reason. Instead, they point to trends and efforts on the
national and local levels: more effective policing, the absence of a drug
epidemic, stricter sentencing laws, gang intervention programs and
demographic changes.
"I don't think anybody can tell you," said Adrian Jensen, executive director of
the California Gang Investigators Association. "I think it's all these issues
working together. I think it's a change in attitude with the younger people.
They're tired of it."
Some of them are hustling in less violent businesses or moving to new markets.
Instead of dealing narcotics, they might be forging immigration papers, birth
certificates or driver's licenses, Jensen said. A sustained police crackdown
in the Prospect area also pushed many gang members to economically depressed
portions of Los Angeles or Las Vegas, said Della Potter, professor at the UCP
Coleman School of Public Affairs.
"They want to go out to the hinterlands where they won't be as impeded," Potter
said.
There, they might deal drugs or run prostitution rings from foreclosed,
abandoned homes.
"We have not solved it," Potter said. "We have moved it."
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Message: 12/2 Posted Author
Assorted local headlines Sun Jan 14 www.kopt.com
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* Actor Penn Badgley arrested, released hours later
* Robot used for room service at Radisson
* Baptist church besieged by apocalypse cultists
* Wienerschnitzel adds new food trucks
* Video: Raccoon spotted riding the train
* 14-pound live crab found in luggage at airport
* 1 dead, 1 wounded after shootout at Fortune Plaza
* Diner finds dead snake in salad
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Message: 12/3 Posted Author
ViaCorp has a New CEO Sun Jan 14 The Economist
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An article in the Business section:
It was announced this morning that Via Corp has chosen a new CEO, finally
replacing the interim head Mark Winter. Mr. Winter will remain on as Via Corp
COO, assisting new CEO Silvana Bethancourt as she settles into the role. Via
Corp has been in limbo since it's founder and first CEO Garan Graves vanished
nearly four years ago. Ms. Bethancourt first act as new CEO was to announce a
broad range of new projects for the corporation and its satellite companies.
Among the listed projects was the Go-Green rebuilding project, where
Via-Corp will be aiding in recovery from the recent storm in some of the
hardest hit and poorest section of the city. The goal is to build one new
home a month with the latest in environmentally friendly upgrades at no cost
to the homeowner. Also among the projects announced were three college
scholarships in media, science, and business.
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Message: 12/4 Posted Author
Drive by in Chinatown Wed Jan 17 Itto
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January 16th 2018, at about 1930 a drive by occurred in central
Chinatown. According to local authorities it was a hit conducted by 7 Guilao
against the 4th Province Cleavers. Seven people have been reported killed
while a hand full of others rushed to the local hospital to be treated for
gunshot wounds and other harm caused by the chaos of the drive by. As to the
reason for this sudden surge of hostility is unknown and the local
authorities are in the process of attempt to determine what brought this on.
(This is a small prp that I'm running for the Chinatown area, anyone who has
any interest in what is going on can contact myself, Itto, to get further
details on the events if so desired.)
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Message: 12/5 Posted Author
Raid on field shack Tue Jan 23 Hamish
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And now in national news...
Police have raided a funky little hut in the middle of a field in Atlanta after
reports that it was being used as a 'love getaway'. Officers were alerted to
the sight by a faded sign at the side of the road and discovered revelers
lining up outside just to 'get down'.
Inside, party goers were found hugging and kissing, dancing and loving, and
wearing next to nothing, as it was reportedly as hot as an oven inside.
It is thought that a majority of those present arrived in a twenty seat
Chrysler described as being 'as big as a whale'. The owner of the hut
declined to comment, but warned that 'fools ought to stay away'.
Back to you, Tiffany.
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Message: 12/6 Posted Author
Protest ends in Riot Tue Jan 23 Stryfe
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Tuesday nights Net Neutrality protest ended with a riot. Individuals taking
part in the protest attacked a Trump supporting counter protest. The Police
were on scene to break up both protests with tear gas before they could grow
too violent. 8 people were injured including 2 officers, 1 car was set on
fire and 15 people arrested. The group behind the event promise more events
in the future.
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Message: 12/7 Posted Author
Peaceful Pharmaceutical Protest Thu Jan 25 Dusk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Protests outside the White House today as a couple dozen
took to the street to complain about big pharma and the side-effects of the
medications that they prescribe too. Said one individual, Mr. Lewis, "My
pills make my mouth too dry, and make my face break out. They keep me up all
night, too!"
Able to speak with another protester, he complained his medication made
him sick. "I want my drugs not to hurt my head. They make me nervous, sleepy
during the day. Side effects include ciliary flush, and logorrhea." One
common complaint among the protesters was that their medications were simply
costing too much. We reached out to the Pharmaceutical Research and
Manufacturers of America for comment, but they had none at this time.
At the White House, this is Huey, Lewis, and the News.
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Message: 12/8 Posted Author
New Tattoo Parlor Fri Feb 02 Flyer
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Do you like the thought of beautiful artwork on your skin? Are you a novice who
is considering trying some artwork for the first time? Well we at Shadow Hand
Crafted Tattoo happily cater to both, and anything in between.
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just for you! You can also chose among our many choices. We are certain that
we can give you artwork that you will be proud to display.
Our chairs and table have been designed for your comfort, so that your visit
can be pleasant. We also have private areas for those who wish such, and for
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So remember for all your tattoos and body artwork, come to see us at Shadow
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certain you will not be disappointed. Appointments available - Walk-ins are
welcome! Body piercings are also now available.
Contact Patrick Harrison or Lincoln Babik to schedule an appointment today!
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Message: 12/9 Posted Author
8 killed in Fiery Early Morning St Fri Feb 09 Prospect Courier
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BREAKING NEWS:
8 people were killed in a fiery crash at Comet Street and 4th Avenue in a crash
police are saying was caused by street racing between two local gangs, and a
third vehicle driven by a family that was t-boned in their SUV.
The bodies in the cars racing have not been identified yet, due to the bodies
being charred beyond identification currently. DNA tests will be run, but
what we know so far is that one car belonged to the gang known as the
'Cleavers'. The other car was only identified as having snakes painted on the
vehicle.
The SUV involved was driven by Nathan and Geena Martin, both 32 years old, with
their 2 children, ages 1 and 3 in the middle row as passengers. They all
perished in the crash, leaving only a mangled car, and bloody toys scattered
on the street.
Based on street camera footage, the race began in front of The Crown Museum
around 2am. Within minutes at speeds estimated around 100 mph, the two cars
smashed into each other and then into the SUV.
Social media is starting up a call to crack down on Street Racing within
Prospect, and at least one government official has spoken about starting up a
taskforce to focus on just that issue. We will be following up on this in the
weeks to come.
Funeral arrangements for the Martin family will be announced soon, and a
GoFundMe Page is up already to pay for the burial costs and memorialize the
family.
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Message: 12/10 Posted Author
Generous Donor Steps Up! Fri Feb 09 Morgan
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In the aftermath, of the horrible tragedy that resulted in the Death of
8 individuals. A Generous Donor has stepped up to graciously off to pay all
the funeral expenses for those who perished in the horrible crash at Comet
Street and 4th Ave, when interviewed the Donor, Professor Morgan De Rossi
Batista, is quoted as saying, "It is the hope that in this time of Tragedy
for the family and their loved ones that they would not have have to worry
about planning such a painful event but rather on healing instead, as this
will haunt them for a long time, and they need to have the chance to say
goodbye." There you have it folks, at least this will ease the burden of
their family and lift a weight off their shoulders. The date of the funeral
and location is still to be determined.
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Message: 12/11 Posted Author
Missing Pets Sat Feb 10 Poster Child
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Is it a crime wave or a pet revolt? There are quite a few more ads than
normal this week about people missing their pets. Rewards and notices are
being posted all over town on bulletin boards and telephone poles. You might
even be approached by someone missing their beloved pet.
Missing: Pet Poodle: Goes by the name of Frenchie. 50.00 reward.
Written in crayon is a notice: My best friend ran away. She is a good
dog. Her name is Maxie. Can you help her find her way home? Call my mom at
555-344-2223. Beneath the words is a picture drawn in crayon of a white dog,
maybe, with black spots.
Missing: Rare cockatoo. Pure white. 500.00 reward. Cage door was open
and she flew away.
Missing: Pet Rat. All black with white tail. Goes by the name of Rat. .
Missing: Pet Cat. Simaesse with one blue eye and one green eye. 200.00
reward.
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Message: 12/12 Posted Author
UPDATE: CRASH VICTIMS IDENTIFIED Tue Feb 13 Prospect Courier
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BREAKING NEWS:
The coroners office has released the names of the 4 alleged gang members from
that terrible crash that killed 8 people last Friday morning, as well as more
information on what caused the crash.
The victims in the car that was believed to be holding members of the
'Cleavers' gang, based out of Chinatown, were named as Henry Fok (18) and
Charles Heung (19). Upon questioning their friends and family, it turns out
these two were good kids that were recent drop outs from a local community
college, and were trying to get into the 'Cleavers' gang with no success.
The Forensics report on the vehicle they were driving also shows that they were
attempting to use a homebrewed type of gasoline in their vehicle. These two
young men told their families their new gasoline would make them
millionaires, and cause their vehicle to 'fly on the streets'. That homebrew
is what caused the fiery explosion when the cars crash sparked it.
The second vehicle involved, identified only with snakes painted on it, was
driven by Mario "Gizmo" Rodriguez (19) and Juan Pedro "Tank" Rivas(17). They
were both low level members of the South Side Snakes from Escondido,
California. Reports from the families say they came to Prospect looking to
find a member that defected to join the Logan Red Steps gang, known to claim
First Avenue from Comet Street to Lincoln Boulevard as their turf.
This all highlights the growing problem with gangs in the County. From
Oceanside to Escondido in particular, gang violence has been on the rise in
recent months. Just as Prospect seems to be getting a handle on it, the rest
of the county is losing control. Local youth leaders and the California
Teachers Association calls for returned attention back to county wide Gang
Prevention Programs are getting more traction, and may be on the next county
wide ballot.
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Message: 12/13 Posted Author
Charges filed in street racing inc Tue Feb 13 Media Relations
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CITY OF PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018
The Police have issued charges against 18-year-old Pablo Juarez. Mr. Juarez has
turned himself in to police custody in regards to the multiple fatality crash
that happened recently. He has voluntarily given a confession to his
involvement.
While we still have the case open investigating any others that were involved
in the illegal street racing, Mr. Juarez's direct involvement has been
confirmed and he will be facing multiple counts of Involuntary Manslaughter.
In recognition of his turning himself and voluntary confession the District
Attorney will not be seeking any higher charges.
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Message: 12/14 Posted Author
Four Dead in Warehouse Inferno Fri Feb 23 Channel 8 News
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Fire crews first responded to the blaze at 547 W. 9320 South about 6:30
a.m. Friday and called for more assistance when they saw the building
engulfed in flames, said Deputy Fire Chief Derek Maxfield. The press quickly
arrived upon the scene. The remains of a bankrupt business which was listed
at the address: Boost Performance Products, an automotive fuel and additives
company. Explosions sent firefighters into a defensive position while they
worked to try and bring the fire under control. News crews film the blaze but
it was such an inferno that all one could see inside was fire and smoke.
There was some spectacular footage as the warehouse collapsed into the sea.
Some of the Press are speaking to an officer.
Officer Mason Williams called in the fire. "I was on routine duty when
I saw smoke coming from the warehouse. I called in the fire and asked for
backup. I was able to enter the building as I tried to look and see if there
was anyone in the building. What I walked into was... weird. There were these
drawings of a guy wearing an animal mask, you know, like on Stargate? Had
something in his hand, looked like an eye or something, and the lower he held
his hands, the darker it got. There were four 4 burning bodies around an
altar, the bodies had weapons near them, it looked like they fought each
other to the death. As if that was not strange enough there were dead bloated
snakes. I don't know what they were fed or who they fed upon? Damn
snake-loving Satan worshippers!" It looked like the officer was going to say
more but then another officer comes in and says, "Mason you said enough
remember there is still an investigation pending." The other officer then
takes Mason away from the Press ignoring their questions.
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Message: 12/15 Posted Author
Club Extacy moving up to new groun Sun Feb 25 Eric
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As business has been doing good for Club Extacy, the owner, Eric Matthews.
Decided that it would be time to move the club to a better area. Hoping that
this will help bring in new clientele, as well as offering the existing
clientele a new area to explore and new experiences to be experienced. His
club is known to be a place with few to none taboos. A place where people can
be and do what they want. A place to fulfill one's desires. The club also
prouds itself for having a wide range of import drinks and a big choice in
cocktails. The moving will be taking at least a full week and for that time
the old club's location shall be closed for the public.
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Message: 12/16 Posted Author
Peaches and Cream Closed for Renov Sun Feb 25 Wilder
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A small advertisement is run in print and radio detailing the closure of
Peaches and Cream on 2/28 until March 17th due to renovations and new
ownership. The shop of toys and outfits for the curious to the naughty
currently offering a discount of 30-50 percent off the current inventory.
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Message: 12/17 Posted Author
Marketing Guru Wanted Sun Mar 04 Wilder
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A small print ad run in the sunday paper and through the week: Marketing Guru
wanted to assist with new product to be released and tested in the area. Call
###-###-#### to set up a meeting or for more information.
OOC: Page for info or to set up the call.
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Message: 12/18 Posted Author
2 Suspects Sought In Armed Robbery Sun Mar 04 10News
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PROSPECT, California -- Police are seeking the public'ss help in identifying
two suspects in an armed robbery early Sunday evening at LoLo Liquor Store at
506 N. Ash St.
The two suspects, a male and a female, came into the store while it
wasn't busy at 5:43p.m. and demanded money from the cash register, according
to a Prospect police news release.
One suspect watched the door, while the other was armed with an assault
rifle-style firearm.
No one was hurt.
Anyone with information about the two suspects is asked to contact the
Regional Crimestoppers office at 1-619-235TIPS, or Prospect police detective
Brett Rozier at 619-302-5380.
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Message: 12/19 Posted Author
(Sat.) House Party Out of Control Sun Mar 11 10News
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LEMON GROVE, California -- * Emergency services were dispatched out
early last night after a blusterous revelry turned into a public nuisance.
Multiple ambulances and paramedics were called to carry off several cases of
alleged binge drinking. Lemon Grove police were on scene to break up multiple
fights, and make several arrests ranging from vandalism, drug possession,
indecent public nudity, as well as performing sexual congress in public.
While the owners of the residence, author Dusk Ring and
multi-millionaire Harikumo Hakumei were unable to be reached for comment, the
party organizer Amber Hahn*** was detained at the scene. Charges are ranging
from disturbing the peace, multiple counts of contributing to the delinquency
of a minor, and will also include the fees for having the emergency teams out
there, said Lieutenant Scott Amos, head of Prospect County Lemon Grove
Substation; adding that this event stretched its 21 officers thin. He added
that the police department would be cooperating fully with the Prospect
County District Attorney Summer Stephan.
<OOC: Back posted, because things didn't go the way I thought they would and
you know who you are.>
Pictures:
* http://www.twu.net/~mrr/Party.jpg
** http://www.twu.net/~mrr/Party1.png
*** http://www.twu.net/~mrr/Amber1.jpg
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Message: 12/20 Posted Author
Celeb News Sun Mar 11 STAR 94.1 Radio
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STAR 94.1 -- Author Dusk Ring was released in the early evening
Saturday from Prospect Hospital with multiple contusions, and ligament
damage, as well as a fracture to his writing arm, sources at the hospital are
reporting.
As serious as the injuries are, there were reports that he had traces
of gamma hydroxybutyric acid, otherwise known as GHB, in his system and had
arrived unresponsive from what was reported as a home party gone out of
control that led to five arrests as well as several individuals cited. Said
one partygoer, "He got BEACHED by that WHALE! MOBY <beep>, SON!"
SEACREST OUT!
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Message: 12/21 Posted Author
Additional charges for party plann Fri Mar 16 10News
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LEMON GROVE, California -- A woman, who deputies reportedly found
organizing the celebration with an estimated cost of $150,000 in repairs has
now received felony offenses upon the examination of video evidence and
testimony obtained shortly there after.
Amber Elizabeth Hahn, 20, of 202-8683 Via Mallorca, was arraigned seven
days ago after a disorderly college gathering that she organized. Following
the March 10 stop, Lemon Grove investigators said they were awaiting the
results from a State Lab on seized drugs, and that additional charges would
likely be forthcoming. This week, Hahn was served warrants for her arrest on
assault, two counts of fraud, kidnapping, false imprisonment, among other
charges. The warrants were taken out on March 13 and Hahn was charged
Thursday. Reports state she was taken into custody at her home. She was
placed in the Prospect County Jail under $175,000 secured bond for the new
charges.
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Message: 12/22 Posted Author
Pending Sale Sat Mar 17 Prospect News
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There's a sidebar in the newspaper about Earthly Delights potentially being
sold to a new owner.
(OOC: If your PC is crashing in the back room or anything, please contact
staff.)
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Message: 12/23 Posted Author
PMH Fundraiser Tue Mar 20 Channel 8 News
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"A breaking newstory from Channel 8 news in the 6'oclock news, "This is Monica
Samson coming to you live from in front of Prospect Memorial Hospital this
evening."Very little has been heard about the fundraiser spearheaded by Dr
Jolene Addison until Prospect Memorial Administration released the grand
total only moments ago. The final total of $608,601.46, as well as enough
supplies donated by the community to stock storage rooms full of blankets,
toiletries, and a mountain of bottled water. The hospital wishes to express
their gratitude to the community for their outpouring of support! And issued
in the press release is the following excerpt,
"We are warmed by our communities desire to help us continue to have
the resources necessary and the new equipment needed to provide the best care
possible to our patients. It does relieve a burden of worry from the staff's
shoulders and allows us all to focus on what we do best, as we continue to
provide nuturing and healing to our loved ones. Thank you from the bottom of
our hearts!"
With Deepest Gratitude,
Prospect Memorial Hospital Administration."
The pretty reporter smiles and starts to introduce the next segment.
Next up with your evenings Forcast is Cloudie Days!"
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Message: 12/24 Posted Author
Mosque raided Sun Apr 01 Prospect News
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*Breaking News*
Friday during the Salat al-maghrib, the Sunset Call to Prayer, Prospect Police
raided the Prospect Islamic Center and took everyone present into custody.
Police spokesman say over 400 individuals were taken into custody for
questioning, but were later released without charges. The police were
reportedly seeking information on a terrorist organization called "Haqim" and
trying to locate persons of interest. Islamic organizations were quick to
condemn the police action as profiling and an example of religious
intolerance.
- OOC -
If you would have been attending the largest mosque in the city at that time,
you would have been arrested and held without charges for 24 hours. If so,
please put in a +request and more details about what transpired IC will be
provided.
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Message: 12/25 Posted Author
Stunning Hahn Trial Turn Mon Apr 02 Union Tribune
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PROSPECT, Californa -- New developments today in the trail of Amber Hahn. After
the end of closing remarks, and the jury being dismissed for five hours, she
was found guilty of criminal fraud, kidnapping and false imprisonment. This
bodes unwell for Brake Ferma and Benjamin Gruner, two gentlemen being charged
together as her accomplices.
Ms. Hahn consulted her attorney as he first guilty pleas came in. A
conversation ensued which brought the court to a stop. Sitting judge, the
Honorable Daniel S. Belsky inquired as to the interruption. Defense attorney
for Ms. Hahn, David M. Boertje, told the judge that they wanted to change
their plea from not guilty to not guilty for reasons of insanity.
While especially violent and high profile defendants, such as Andrea
Yates or James Holmes, lead many to view this move as a frequently used abuse
of the system and means of finding a defense where there is none, a 1991
study done by the National Institute of Mental Health found that the insanity
plea is only raised in about 1 percent of all criminal cases and of those,
only about one in four was successful.
However, considering that the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that
61 percent of state prison inmates had either a recent history or current
symptoms of mental illness, despite popular belief, the relationship between
mental health and crime suggest that more inmates could use the benefit of
treatment rather than being put behind bars.
The judge called a sidebar, which lasted several minutes. When he
returned the court back to order, Judge Belsky ruled that further proceedings
would be held until such a time that the State was able to find if Ms. Hahn
is competent to stand trial, however such thresholds are very low. We were
able to find out that the psychiatric expert the court intends on using is
Dr. Mitzi de Rosales.
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Message: 12/26 Posted Author
Hahn Trial Drama Mon Apr 02 Prospect Herald News
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PROSPECT, California -- Minutes after publishing our report on the Hahn Trial,
we got an interesting little tip from a friend. A source informed us that the
court-appointed psychiatrist, Mitzi De Rosales, has been intimately involved
with the victim, Dusk Ring.
Our source informed us that the relationship between Dr. de Rosales and
Mr. Ring was serious enough that they not only lived together for a short
time, but had discussed her having his child. This all taking place while Mr.
Ring was married.
Source indicates that they have personal, firsthand knowledge of this
relationship.
While our source, at this time, has chosen to remain unnamed, they have
assured us that this information has been passed along to the DA's office
which we have confirmed. Our source is concerned about bias in the trial. WE
wonder why she did not immediately recuse herself from the position.
We expect an investigation from the Medical Board of California, the
Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Psychology, as well as Prospect
Memorial Hospital.
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Message: 12/27 Posted Author
Prospect News Mon Apr 02 Mitzi
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Dr. Mitzi de Rosales agrees to do a interview with the news to respond to the
allegations. The camera zero's in on her beautiful face as she speaks to the
crowd with a bright smile, "Good afternoon to you all. I wanted to make sure
everyone was aware that I have done /nothing/ to begin an investigation from
either the Medical Board, the Department of Consumer Affairs or Prospect
Memorial Hospital. The courts asked me to evaluate Ms. Hahn, and I just
recently responded. I asked them to select someone else for the court case
due to my past relationship with Mr. Ring. Some may ask, why I did not
recluse myself immediately? I am a newly licensed psychiatrist and it has
taken some time for this matter to come to my attention. My relationship with
Mr. Ring was 4 months ago. Some might say that is long enough for their not
to be a conflict of interest. I will let the judge decide that. However, I
have made my response clear that someone else should be chosen. I am very
flattered at all of this attention. Thank you for your questions! Have a
great day." She smiles brightly and waves goodbye to the reporters even as
they ask her more questions.
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Message: 12/28 Posted Author
Pink Cinema Mon Apr 02 Karasu
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A segment on the news pops up by the news casters.
"Watch Out Prospect Cinema, a new contender is on its way to providing the
people of the City with, not only Cinema, but actual Theater! The closed down
Adult Night Club, Pink Cinema, was recently bought by a local of Chinatown
and is currently under remodeling to become an actual Theater and Cinema for
the people of Chinatown and Prospect. Word has it, that it will also host
Anime showings as well as popular card game tournaments in its cafeteria,
such as Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Yu Gi Yo and so on. According to Mister
Hotsuin, it will be having its grand opening in a few weeks. Should anyone
have any desires to host plays, or suggestion on movies to show during the
opening, please contact mister Hotsuin at <email given>."
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Message: 12/29 Posted Author
Hahn Sentenced In Party Case Wed Apr 04 Union Tribune
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PROSPECT, California -- The college student found guilty of false imprisonment,
kidnapping, assault, and criminal fraud in the matter of a party which caused
over $150,000 in damages early last month was shown leniency in a sentencing
hearing on Tuesday that could have resulted in up to 25 years in prison.
Amber Elizabeth Hahn, 20, a UCP student majoring in marine biology, was
arrested on March 14th for her actions in arranging the celebration, which
took place at the residence of an acquaintance, Dusk Ring. On Monday, the
jury found that she was guilty of criminal fraud in making use of Mr. Ring's
credit card under false pretenses, of kidnapping and false imprisonment in
preventing him from leaving his house after the party began, and of assault
in the unwanted kissing and administration of drugs to him. She was found not
guilty of another count of criminal fraud.
Ms. Hahn's attorney, David Boertjes, unexpectedly suggested that his
client may not have been in her right mind at the time, and might not have
been appropriately capable to testify. Although an unusual gambit, Judge
Daniel Belsky decided to allow a psychiatric evaluation; however, the
findings were that she was in fact entirely fit to stand trial, and the
sentencing hearing went forward as planned Tuesday afternoon.
After an emotional speech in which Ms. Hahn expressed remorse for her
actions and an understanding that they could not be erased, with a tearful
apology to Mr. Ring, who was not present at the time, she was sentenced to a
term of fifteen years, suspended on the condition that she fulfill all
requirements of probation for that period and perform seven years of
community service, to include working with a local nonprofit and speaking to
young people about issues of consent. Her youth, exemplary academic record,
and evident if belated remorse and acceptance of responsibility for her
actions were cited as factors in the decision, but Judge Belsky strongly
cautioned her that a single step out of line would mean the full weight of
the prison sentence would be brought to bear.
Mr. Boertjes expressed gratitude to the judge for his leniency, as did
the defendant herself and her parents, who reside in Massachusetts. "We feel
terrible about what Mr. Ring went through," said her mother, Margaret Hahn,
"but we're thrilled our daughter will have the opportunity to try to make
amends."
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Message: 12/30 Posted Author
Brandon Jenkins With a New Girl Wed Apr 04 Daily Blurb
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Internationally famous horror author was spotted in New York City at Ben and
Jerry's Scoop Shop feeding icecream to a girl! What does this mean? Are the
two dating or is this just his latest flavor of the week?
This is accompanied by a picture of Brandon Jenkins feeding a bite of icecream
to a laughing young woman with vibrant orange hair. <For those who may know
her, the girl is Kumo, Fame 1, youtube gamer>
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Message: 12/31 Posted Author
When It Rings, It Pours! Thu Apr 05 Star Ent. Radar
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Star Entertainment Radar
Everybody saw the pictures of hunky writer Brandon Jenkins out in the
Big Apple, tonguing icy cream with a spicy orange dish. But who is she? We
wanted to know; everybody wants to know!
We were able to do a deep dive into the internet and were able to find
that she's none other than YouTube personality, Harikumo Hakumei, sporting a
new colour! Orange is so in, you go girl! Just leave enough of Brandon for
the rest of us girls.
But that's not everything! We were also able to find out that she's
married to none other than Dusk Ring, YouTube personality and... writer! This
girl definitely has a type!
And it, like, totally gets juicer! Seems Brandon's new girl filed for a
divorce back in March. LOL, way to move up, honey!
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Message: 12/32 Posted Author
Mosque Raid update Sun Apr 08 Local TV news
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The local evening news contains the following update.
"... thank you Greg. One only has to take a look at the big smiles on those
children's faces to know just how much their new ballpark means to them," the
anchor says as the station cuts back from a human interest segment.
"But not everyone in Prospect has been smiling lately, for reasons making
national news. Last week's police raid of the Prospect Islamic Center, and
the detention and questioning of over 400 worshippers there about terrorism,
has drawn national attention.
"Details had been few, with the biggest news being a release from City Hall
that the officer in charge of the raid had been placed on administrative
leave pending a hearing.
"But a press conference today by the Mayor brought to light new revelations
about the situation," the anchor says as a lead-in before the TV fills with
the image of the Mayor at a podium, with a bundle of microphones in front of
him numbering over a dozen and bearing the logos of local and national news
outlets.
"The raid conducted by Prospect Police on the Prospect Islamic Center was the
result of information received by the department from a source that had been
deemed credible, of an impending attack by a new terrorist faction," the
Mayor says, speaking slowly and enunciating important words with extra
clarity for emphasis. "The officer receiving this information acted out of
haste to protect lives. Protecting our citizens is the primary duty of our
police department, and one that our officers do their utmost to uphold. But,
the methods utilized in haste in this situation were not correct, were not
part of the operating procedure of the Prospect Police Department. As we have
previously reported, the officer in question is currently suspended."
"The City offers apologies to those affected by this situation. Our cultural
diversity is one of the ways in which Prospect is a great. A blessing that
this City needs to, and will, recognize and cherish. Though the information
pointed to this particular mosque, our Muslim citizens who were at worship
did not deserve the treatment received in this raid. I am working with
members of several groups representing multiple faiths to assure their
approval of our protocols, which in this case, were not followed. Further
training in these matters for the Police Department is being mandated by
myself and City Council," the Mayor continues. He pauses a moment, glancing
around as the sound of cameras clicking and taking photos can be heard.
"The investigation into the terrorist threat turned up no credible leads.
Further investigation into the tip information which led to the raid revealed
that the tip, though it came in through the usual channels from this source,
originated elsewhere. Today, members of the Prospect Police Department raided
in La Mesa the home of an individual, Gary Thorpe. Within they found evidence
that Thorpe, upon being questioned, has fabricated the information of an
imminent attack, and had transmitted it after disguising it as coming from
the existing Department source," the Mayor says. He pauses a moment before
going on.
"Mr. Thorpe, upon being questioned, has confessed to sending the tip, and to
having become aware of the Department source that he spoofed. Further
comments on the legal case I will leave to District Attorney Adams. The
District Attorney has indicated all charges possible in this situation will
be pursued," the Mayor says. "We are in contact with the federal authorities,
firstly to put this matter to rest that it not detract from their resources.
But secondly to begin addressing information sharing, between local and
federal teams in an effort to streamline response while improving our ability
to authenticate such information."
The broadcast cuts back to the news anchor. "The reaction from Prospect's
Muslim community was mixed upon hearing the developments in the story." The
news broadcast then goes to street interviews, which show everything from
anger to relief, to expressions of patriotism in combatting terrorism.
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Message: 12/33 Posted Author
Lock, Stock and Barrel Closure Not Mon Apr 09 Tormod
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In the paper a small notice of closure is taken out. The notice reading:
Lock, Stock and Barrel will be closing April 9th for remodeling and new
ownership. We would like to thank all of the customers who frequented the
shop and hope you come visit us when our doors reopen.
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Message: 12/34 Posted Author
Overdose Tue Apr 17 Karasu
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"The evening of April 17th 2018, the recently notorious Amber Hahn was found
dead from a drug overdose. Her body was found earlier this evening by a
homeless man who notified authorities that 'his favorite spot' was being
stunk up by a dead girl. After the discovery of Miss Hahn's body, police had
her parents brought in who then identified the body as their daughter.
According to Miss Hahns parents, she has been dealing with depression which
had only gotten worse since the events of the trial and Mister Rings denial
of their love.
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Message: 12/35 Posted Author
University Lab Investment Fri Apr 27 Dashiel
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Excerpt of a short article in the local news paper...
The University of Prospect has formed a partnership with outside
investor Dashiel James in support of their BioMedical Research Facility. The
facility has previously sought outside funding for specific projects, but
this agreement is broader in scope.
A statement from the University expresses their delight to have Mr. James
sponsoring the lab, explaining that the funding will allow the researchers
flexibility in the subjects they explore and will hopefully lead to some
exciting research that wasn't possible with narrowly defined investments that
expected very specific results.
Mr. James echoed the comments made by the University:
"I'm excited to give the brilliant women and men working in this lab the
freedom to do what they do best. This agreement is carefully drafted to
ensure that the direction the research takes stays in the hands of those who
do the work every day without outside influence."
Sources close to the negotiations agree that the lab has been left with
considerable freedom as to what to do with the investment. The contract is
said to be very friendly in terms of the percentage of earnings from
inventions will be funneled directly back into the research. Mr. James has a
history of making investments where his own potential returns are much lower
than those of his peers and this agreement seems to follow that trend.
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Message: 12/36 Posted Author
Criminal Dead Mon Apr 30 Karasu
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April 30th, 2018, the body of One Tang He was found in a canal boarding the
South side of Prospect Chinatown. Mister He was well known among the populace
of Chinatown as the leader of the 14th Province Cleavers, a gang recently
attributed to a deadly fatality of a family back in Early February 2018 and
Drive by in January 2018. From what has been found of Mister He's death it
appeared his heart exploded, unsure the exact cause, but its believed heavy
use of Drugs may attributed to a weakening of the Heart, along with his
weight, caused stress that eventually lead to his demise.
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Message: 12/37 Posted Author
Grand Opening: Denzo Downs Racetra Sun May 06 Dusana
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An Ad in the paper announces the opening of a new Horse Racetrack and Parlor
just a short drive from most of the local suburbs.
Located off Mountain Vale Road in Lush Fern Valley Denzo Downs supplies
entertainment for adults and children alike. Horse races* and sponsored
charity events. Weekends are family time with the famous Ostrich Races,
greyhound run, and miniature horse shows. *All races and equipment are
approved by ASPCA, Humane Society and CFI standards.
((Recommended Resources 2+ to visit. @tel in +dir))
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Message: 12/38 Posted Author
Venue Room Now Open Tue May 15 Mikael
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Bourbon And Bedlam ...
is proud to announce the addition of our new Venue Room, and we are
ready to serve the needs of our community.
Do you need a place to celebrate something? Your family or high school
reunion party? Want to throw a memorable bachelor party? You and your friends
or group just want to get together, with someone else doing the food and the
cleanup? Well, we have your answer!
This Venue room is available with catering, full service bar, and even
a live band if desired! Contact us today for more information, and to make
your reservation.
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Message: 12/39 Posted Author
New Italian Restaurant Thu May 17 Martino
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The papers and web both carry a news report about a new business in the city:
This weekend the city of Prospect can boast about having an authentic
Italian restaurant. Caravelli's Ristorante Italiano will open its door
officially on Saturday, May 19th. Devout foodies will recognize this name as
being one of the most popular restaurants in New York City, with top ratings
by The New Yorker. And indeed it is owned by a descendant of the Caravelli
family who has now brought their famous dishes to California, much to the
delight of the local bloggers who were invited to attend a pre-opening
reception. From what this reporter has heard the evening was a hit. A hint:
Make yourself a Patio side reservation early, and keep some pocket change for
the serenading musicians.
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Message: 12/40 Posted Author
Learning Center Tue May 22 Guivre
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A small advert for a new business in the local paper:
The community welcomes The Beauregard Alternative Learning Center to
downtown Prospect. Located at 380 Maple street this non-profit center has
services available to people with a myriad of different ability levels and
their families. The center employs psychologists, licensed therapists and
counselors who are available night and day to anyone living with mental
illness or developmental delays. The center hosts a soup kitchen on Sunday
evenings in the auditorium. All are welcome!
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Message: 12/41 Posted Author
Arachnologist sought Sun May 27 Wilder
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Seeking Arachnologist for assistance with Systematic Desensitization to in vivo
stimuli and exposure to arachnids. Email Ackspiders@phobia.com with
information if interested in assisting with this.
OOC:@mail or page Wilder
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Message: 12/42 Posted Author
Charity Gala Mon May 28 Jolene
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A breaking new story from Channel 8 news in the 9'oclock news, "This is
Monica Samson coming to you live from in front of the Crown Museum and
Theatre, in this late-night interview. Final numbers have finally been
released for the Charity Gala fundraiser to support our cities Finest Fire
Fighters and Police Officers. Event Organizers were happy to release the
numbers and praise the community for raising a total of $2,002,000 which will
be split among the two organizations. It warms this reporters heart to see
such an outpouring of support for our cities finest! Way to show your
community support!"
The pretty reporter smiles and starts to introduce the next segment.
Next up with your weather Forecast is Cloudie Days!"
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Message: 12/43 Posted Author
Review: Simone Blake, "Siren Song" Mon Jun 11 Rolling Stone
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Review: "Siren Song" Is an Eclectic Comeback
4/5 Stars
These past few years, Simone Blake has been more of a fixture in the
tabloids than on the charts, but her very public struggles with drugs and
alcohol have proven to be fertile creative ground. "Siren Song," the
singer-songwriter's third album, offers a layered and eclectic meditation on
addiction and its aftermath.
With the exception of a few songs - the radio-friendly "Key to My
Heart" and "After the Storm" - she's adopted a much more complex and varied
style for this album. She's kept her trademark pellucid soprano, but her
gritty, pop-rock guitar accompaniment has been hardened and twisted to nearly
industrial noise in some places, while being outright replaced with chamber
pop violins and pianos in others. It all fits each individual song, from the
sultry acoustic guitar and heavy drums on the titular "Siren Song" to the
distorted electronica and plaintive wailing in "Oubliette," but it leaves the
album as a whole lacking some coherence. Still, for those willing to go along
with the occasional sudden shift in tone, this is one "Song" worth listening
to.
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Message: 12/44 Posted Author
Vieux Carre Announcement Fri Jun 22 Mikael
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On the doors of both Vieux Carre and Bourbon & Bedlam, as well as in the local
papers and periodicals a notice is shown:
Vieux Carre regretfully will not be serving Gulf Coast seafood for a
while, due to problems with our suppliers from New Orleans. Alternative items
have been added to the menu, as well as utilizing more local, fresh
California seafood as substitutions. We apologize to our loyal customers, and
are making every effort to get the situation resolved quickly, and do not
expect this inconvenience for a lengthy time. In the meantime we invite you
to come and taste Chef Jacques new dishes!
~ We Thank You for your continued patronage ~
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Message: 12/45 Posted Author
Fire Spotted Fri Jun 22 Blaze
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Fire Incident In Progress
Fire fighters from both CalFire and the Prospect County Fire Department are
responding to sightings of a possible forest fire south of Prospect City.
More details will be released as the situation is surveyed. The area is
a major hotspot for fire activity and fires like this are not uncommon.
However this does not lessen the danger of such a fire as the pine and sage
brush native to this region burns very quickly and naturally encourages the
spread of such fires.
The state expects a very busy fire season as things dry out further but
expects it to not be as bad as last years record setting 3400+ square miles
burned. No cause has yet to be determined for this fire and CalFire will
update as more information becomes available.
https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_hessburg_why_wildfires_have_gotten_worse_and_what
_we_can_do_about_it
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Message: 12/46 Posted Author
Rain In The Forecast Sun Jun 24 Cillian
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CBS News 8 Weather Report June 23rd
"It may be the start of Summer, but the weather hasn't gotten the memo
yet. Clouds and morning mist the past few days seem to be harolding an
incoming low pressure front throughout the next few days. It might be a good
idea to hold off on those Summer camping plans, seems these showers will
mostly be passing over our local forests. I'm sure the local fire control
will be grateful." That cheerful, Irish voice has come to be synonymous with
the Prospect weather report recently, attached to the name Cillian Khan and
an approachable smile.
OOC: Sure enough, late in the morning on the 24th the rain did start
and is still ongoing. (The rain covers roughly half of +map/forest) Feel free
to include this in your RP. :D
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Message: 12/47 Posted Author
Wicked Worlds Gaming Names New CEO Sat Jun 30 Associated Press
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Prospect, California, Release: June 30th, 2018. For Immediate Release
Wicked Worlds Gaming today has confirmed a new majority ownership by an outside
entrepreneur from Oceanside, California. Cerulean Entertainment, has
concluded the deal to take over Wicked Worlds Gaming. The company has been in
the decline after their former Owner/Game Designer, Daisy Smith, left town,
and new designers failed to come out with products that were a hit with the
gaming public.
Ms. Franchesca von Brandenburg, owner and CEO of Cerulean Entertainment, will
be the new CEO and Chairman of the Board. Cerulean Entertainment Inc, has
most of its financial interests in tourism, but is looking to expand further
into Prospect and into more branches of entertainment.
Wicked Worlds Gaming has been known in the past for tying in their products
across multiple platforms, such as video games, card games, board games, and
role play games. With new vigor, they are looking to innovate and focus their
product line, and make a bigger play within the market.
New projects have been announced, including new games based on dark ages
mythology, and monsters. A college scholarship program has also been
announced to find the best and brightest unique minds to give a new spin on
development of future games and gaming systems. Future plans also include
opening up a gaming center for play testing, which will be open to the
public, with opportunities to sign up for paid positions.
Name: Finn Devitt, Media Relations
Organization: Wicked Worlds Gaming
Company URL: http://coh.spork.com/index.php?title=Wicked_Worlds_Gaming
Address: Belvedere Avenue & Third Street, Prospect, Ca
Phone: +1-888-555-1202
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Message: 12/48 Posted Author
Art Exhibition Tue Jul 03 Jolene
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"Reporting live from in front of the Crown Museum, Jasmine Diego,
Channel 8 news. We are pleased to announce that the Crown Museum and Theatre,
will be hosting an Exhibition for World Renown and Award Winning Artist,
Jaume Plensa, creator of such works of art as Pacific Soul, Heart of Trees,
Self Portrait, Thoughts, and Storm. The Exhibition will be making its way to
our very own City of Prospect. The Crown Museum and Theatere is thrilled to
announce that the Exhibit will begin on July 15th and last through August
15th, and welcomes the city to come out and show it's support for the Opening
Night Gala on July 15th and for the weeks the exhibit is to be on display."
The scene then fades to the next news segment.
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Message: 12/49 Posted Author
4th of July Wed Jul 04 Mikael
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~*~*~ HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! ~*~*~
Today Vieux Carre is serving grilled hotdogs and hamburgers out in the
courtyard for only a dollar a piece in celebration of July the 4th Holiday.
Free balloons for the kids. Specialty drinks will be available for the day at
both the restaurant, and the lounge Bourbon and Bedlam. So, come on by and
celebrate with us. We look forward to serving you!
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Message: 12/50 Posted Author
Viral Video #gross Thu Jul 05 Amanda
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This starts trending on various outlets after the Snapchat was turned into an
Instagram story which then made its way to Facebook and finally Twitter under
#GROSS.
It's a shakey video, clearly taken in the darkness. It's a party afterall with
the sounds of EDM playing in the background and various chitter chatter of
teenagers can be heard. It's a party afterall. Suddenly, screams can be heard
not too far away and the camera jostles about as whoever is holding it comes
across some bits of gore.
And there's a young man who stares directly at the camera.
"HELP... ME...GACK..."
His throat slices itself open. He gets dismembered and then things go dark.
The comments on the video range from "Holy shit this is an amazing movie
trailer." to "Think of the children! Take this trash off Youtube!" to finally
"This /can/t be real."
Anyone looking for the origin of the video though would find it was posted from
the local high school is Prospect California.
OOC: Wanna investigate? Just hit up Amanda
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Message: 12/51 Posted Author
@LexiNom is Selling stuff Thu Jul 26 Lexi
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@Lexinoms is a Youtuber, instagrammer, all the various social media things and
she's been in town for a while, off and on (See fame note on wiki) Today's
livestream goes a little something like this:
Lexi looks tired, circles under her eyes, and for once, she isn't smiling
Glasses perched on her nose. No makeup, which shows just how pale she is.
There's a bruise on her neck (This isn't unusual, if you follow her regular
stuff. She's got medical issues). "Hey, fam. So. It's been a day or two since
I made a post, but there's been some shit, ya'll. Some REAL shit. I don't
want to go into details, but me and the wild man have parted ways for good
and he felt so bad about stuff that all the stuff that I helped him pay for
got turned over to me and I.. I just don't want it. So I'm going to be
selling it. All of it. The food truck and warehouse, the sex shop, the event
center. Everything. It's all good quality stuff so send me emails if you want
it." She sighs softly. "Serious offers only." She reaches up to turn off the
camera, but pauses, her hand dropping back offscreen. She sweeps a hand under
one eye. "I love you guys. Thank you for being here for me. I really
appreciate all of you."
She just sits and stares at the camera for a moment or two, then sighs quietly.
"Okay. So.. if there aren't any livestreams for a day or two, just check my
instagram. I'm still around. Just not feeling all that great." She throws up
the peace sign and the live stream ends.
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Message: 12/52 Posted Author
Morning News Mon Jul 30 Mallory
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(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSDYapkUXbs - Not featured on the new of
course ) Pleasant music and a montage of cut scenes bring the viewer to the
desk of KDYN Prospect's 5AM New Source. A smiling dark haired man in his
forties flashes five thousand dollars worth of dental work as the camera
holds on his position at the desk featuring the letters "K-D-Y-N" The man
shuffles some papers before him as his gleeful expression turns a level of
serious best described as comical.
" This is Chuck Morris at KDYN and it's affiliates along the coast
reporting. Aaaaaaaaaaand Good Morning Prospect! A lot to cover this morning
as, but first... A fire.. "
The camera cuts to scenes of Prospect Fire cleaning up glass debris
out front of an apartment building. Prospect PD is standing along the
sidelines, directing traffic as the sun begins to break over the horizon.
Below the picture words label the tableau as Falcon Grove Apartments at North
Bend, a dwelling just across the street from Falcon Grove Apartments. The
voice over of Chuck Morris continues, his voice grave and sympathetic'ish.
" From what we've been told early this morning at approximately one AM
PPD responded in reference to a noise complaint. Responding officers
discovered and successfully extinguished a fire in apartment 316. Despite the
damage to the apartment it's occupant, a one Mallory Bor, was located,
apparently having jumped from the third floor to escape the flames. Our
sources tell us Miss Bor. Twenty-Two, a teaching assistant at the University
of Prospect at California is currently under observation at Prospect
Memorial. " On the screen an image of a bland looking young woman with
straight black hair stares blankly from a photograph.
"Rumor has it, this man... Prospect Police Department Detective
Sanders Tenenbrau is investigating the incident, along with Prospect Fire
Arson Investigator's to determine the source of the conflagration. "
Footage cuts to an overweight, tired looking man in the uniform of a
PPD patrol Sergeant. " No... There is not currently any danger to the
surrounding area. The gas and electrical situation are all sorted. At this
time... " From off camera a man speaks up. " But Sergeant Paulson, what about
the reports of there being shots fired at the scene moments after the
explosion? Or of Miss Bor being located some distance away?"
The haggered looking Sgt. Paulson, glances incredulously at the
speaker, pausing his two meaty hands come up defensively.
" Whoa. Look... Any questions you have regarding the details of the
incident can be directed to Detective Tenenbrau or Detective Mills with PFD
Arson investigation. As of this moment there is no suspected foul play, and
no crime. A lotta confusion sure, but it's just a fire. Things like this
happen all the time. No further questions. "
The camera jumps back to Chuck. " Well for those of you driving this
morning be sure to take the incident in to account while headed to work this
morning. Meanwhile, Judy is in the studio for 'Coffee with a Councilmen'.
Judy....? "
( For those of you with access to police or hospital contacts curious
about what really occurred, please hit me up via mushmail or my gmail.
Thanks! )
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Message: 12/53 Posted Author
Morning News Additional Mon Jul 30 Mallory
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( For clarification Falcon Grove Apartments is actually Falcon square, the
incident occurred at the apartments directly across the street ) So if you're
a resident there, this would have also caught your attention in the night.
Apologies for the confusion! )
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Message: 12/54 Posted Author
Man sets own house on fire! Wed Aug 01 Daraja
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Hans Woods is suspected of setting fire to his own house today, the blaze
killing five guests who he invited. He managed to escape the inferno with
minor burns and after a police interrogation Woods had this to say:
AUDIO RECORDING: "Some crazy raccoon crashed through the window and laughed at
me! He said that he'd turn the entire house into ice and freeze all of my
friends to death! Then he turned into a snowman and shot some white ray at
the wall! Before I knew it everything had turned into ice! I saw all of my
friends frozen in giant blocks! So I did what any sensible person would do! I
lit up all my matches and threw them around the house! Now I'm being charged
with burning my own home down and killing everyone I know! What kinda justice
system is thi-" Audio cuts out and the news anchor continues..
Mr. Woods' attorney is trying to press for an insanity plea. More on this
tonight at 10..
(OOC: Potentially the start of a PRP)
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Message: 12/55 Posted Author
First Responders Charity Ball!! Wed Aug 01 Silvana
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Come join us at the Oasis Casino on September 11th for the 6th Annual
First Responders Charity Ball!!
The theme this year is Flower Power 60's. So come for the food, entertainment
and dancing, but most importantly to support our men and woman that put their
life on the line every single day.
There will be a silent auction this year from many of our local business from
the city of Prospect, if you wish to donate to the First Responders charity
please contact Silvana Bethancourt at ###-###-####. So make sure to dust off
some of that old clothes from the closet and purchase your tickets for this
great cause.
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Message: 12/56 Posted Author
Influenr Raises 1.5M Seed Sat Aug 11 Sae
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Posted on Techcrunch, Venture Beat, Forbes, and CNN Money
Social media startup, Influencr raises 1.5M in seed funding in order to spread
wealth and social mobility. Think about it. When was the last time you made a
purchase or an impulse buy? Was it because you saw a post by a Kardashian?
No, it was your friend Julie who likes talking about the latest make up
trends or Tanesha who found that cool new weave. Influenr is a social media
focused startup catering to these young women in order to create wealth and
to monetize on increasing engagement rates and likes on various forms of
social media.
Started by a Howard and Harvard alumna, Sae Thompson, Influenr is a box
subscription service that connects brands with microinfluencers (think those
with 10K - 1M followers). The way it works is simple. Aspiring social media
darlings apply on the website and then receive a box per month of various
items (catered to their audience and their likes) by various brands ranging
from Fossil, Sephora, Covergirl all the way to local mom and pop brands. In
exchange, they promote various products. In this case, the innovation is in
monetizing social media likes and engagement to create a new gig economy.
The current round is led by famous investor Dashiel James, with follow on
funding from the likes of the Kapor Center for a New Economy, Urban
Innovation Fund, and others. If you're interested in making money, join now.
The company has already received over ten thousand applications and only has
500 microinfluencers selected thus far.
OOC: Should be fun if you wanna do social media type plots. Thanks!
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Message: 12/57 Posted Author
Atomic Scale Lithography - Breakin Mon Aug 13 Amanda
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Posted on the UC Prospect website with links to the original research article
on Nature Materials with links to Popular Science, Discover, and Chemical and
Engineering News.
Professor Hazao Miyazaki and one of his graduate research assistants, Amanda
Pierce recently published an article "Atomic Scale Lithography - Synthesis
and Electronic Characterization of Silicon and Germanium Picowires" which
could be a new way to break through the slow down of Moore's Law in recent
years.
Thanks to nanotechnology, some transistors are smaller than a virus. These
microscopic structures contain carbon and silicon molecules aligned in
perfect fashion to help move electricity along the circuit faster.
Eventually, the temperature of the transistors makes it impossible to create
smaller circuits, because cooling the transistors takes more energy than what
passes through the transistors. Experts show that computers should reach
physical limits of Moore's law in the 2020s.
However, all that has changed and is being sped up thanks to the new
picolithography technique that has been developed in the lab. Pierce says the
following:, "We've been able to show we are no longer limited by heat sinks
at this level due to various quantum effects. The thermal conductivity of
these materials is lower than that in bulk due to effect of what we've
discovered as collective phonons which seem to limit heat transfer much like
collective electrons can be considered partially responsible for
superconductivity and charge density waves. We're really excited about what
this means for even smaller phones, faster computers, and other things like
that!"
More information can be seen on the group website, UC Prospect Dept of
Materials Science and Engineering, and other places.
OOC: Want to investigate? Hit up Amanda.
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Message: 12/58 Posted Author
Gruesome Murder Fri Aug 24 Daraja
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Li's, a small Chinese restaraunt downtown has experienced a great tragedy.
Their registers and backroom safe looted and its' entire staff murdered,
including the owner Wu Li. His wallet was also missing from his body.
Decapitation and gunshot wounds seem to have been the causes of death for
those inside during this senseless slaughter. The murders and theft seem to
have occured after closing and there were no patrons inside at the time. The
investigation is on going. Security cameras show the faces of several Asian
males carrying katanas and firearms. Police say that their identities cannot
be determined by the footage due to blurring. More at ten!
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Li's Restaraunt to remain open! Sat Aug 25 Daraja
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After the gruesome murder inside of Li's Resturaunt, Lei Li, the son of Wu Li,
announced that the resturaunt would close and be turned into a Buddhist
temple in honor of his father, however today Imagawa Hinata, a local and
rather wealthy laundry mat owner, and car crushing service owner, has
announced his purchase of Li's Resturaunt from Lei Li. Imagawa stated that
"..although this great tragedy has caused much pain, and while my family
mourns with Prospect, it is with great pride and pleasure that this popular
resturaunt will remain open to the public. We hope to continue Li's heritage
of good food and great service. We shall open Sunday! Yes so soon!" Lei Li
has reportedly returned to China and did not answer requests to comment on
the transaction. We here at News PM look forward to the reopening of a
favorite Chinese Resturant!
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Message: 12/60 Posted Author
Drug Overdoses and Catatonia Fri Aug 31 Sae
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Those who would have adequate streetwise, medicial, police, or even criminal
contacts would hear this story:
A new drug Sanguine has hit the market. It's said to give an amazing high the
likes which haven't been felt in some time. People think that it might be
amixture of various amphetamines, and the college kids are loving it more
than "Maryland-Massachusetts."
However, there seems to be some risks. While it's not addictive, there is an
uptick in overdose cases. While they aren't lethal, the victims tend to be
found in a catatonic state. Their eyes are open, and MRI scans show higher
brainfunction, they are oddly enough nonresponsive to outside stimuli. This
is definitely baffling the medical and police community.
OOC: If you want to investigate, it's for all sorts! Just hit me up!
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UC Prospect Fights Fire with Math Sun Sep 16 Richard
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What if you were told there was a way to predict wildfires before they happen?
University of California Prospect's Mathematics Department has started to gain
attention for a new model based on predictive analytics. This method of
predicting the nuanced conditions that set off wildfires comes from methods
developed to study large numbers of electrons interacting with one another
using quantum mechanics. Implications are, of course, profound.
For example, with composition resource data calculating the fuel load of a
geographic area, one can use a support vector machine (SVM) to separate the
weather conditions and patterns that are most likely to cause a wildfire and
when.
The whitepaper that has developed the model is titled 'Scaled Computation of
Referential Condition Heuristics'. It has been written with a test model that
applies directly to the forested regions outside of Prospect. Direct
applications with density-functional theory (DFT) has produced favorable F1
scores for classifying events that would dictate combustion, duration, and
spread if left to burn.
"While Prospect was a convenient first test of this model, it will take time
and more research to determine its application to other wooded areas within
and even outside of California," says Len Glessler, professor and researcher.
"But this is just another example of big data analytics enabling us to answer
the questions that are difficult to quantify."
Glessler added, "The resulting predictions during acute events would enable
better planning by local municipalities and emergency services, with the
potential to reduce the fire death rate and relative risks associated."
(OOC: Two rolls of Int + Hypermathematics for five successes.)
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Message: 12/62 Posted Author
Akkadia - Hookah Lounge Fri Oct 05 Agate
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Akkadia Grand Opening!
Akkadia is a middle eastern styled Hookah Lounge and dispensary. Akkadia is a
21 or over only establishment serving Marijuana based products including a
variety of high quality Hashish and Dabs. Lounge among the pillows or relaxe
at the private tables as you and your friends climb the Ladder of Heaven.
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Message: 12/63 Posted Author
Dumpster Fire In Slums Sat Oct 13 Epping
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One of the local fringe blogs picks up an obscure story about a dumpster fire
in the Prospect slums. Fire was outside an abadoned building frequented by
drug users of a new, synthetic opioid. Normally this story would be
unremarkable except that incomplete dismemebered remaims of several people
were found chewed upon and then charred from the fire. The mainstream press
has dismissed the story as false and it is not widely circulated. Police and
fire confirm that there was a fire but denied finding any remains.
Page Epping if you look into it further.
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Courtyard By Comet Wed Oct 17 Jolene
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Sources say that Courtyard by Comet, located in one of the finer areas
of town has come under investigation recently. Specifically, a source close
to the city, says someone is checking up on the neighborhood and how well
maintained the properties in the area of Comet St and Date St. are kept.
Questions being asked in the inquiry are targeting how well the residents and
residence, are being treated and how happy they are with current ownership
and management. When the last time remodeling to the Building was done, when
the infrastructure was updated, if there have been any health department
complaints. If there are open service request and how long they take to be
completed.
OOC: Any current occupants at the Courtyard currently interested in
getting involved in this are encouraged to reach out to Jolene by @mail
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Community Beautification Projects Wed Oct 17 Jolene
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In an effort to brighten up the community a little, the same company
that has been retained by the ones investigating resident satisfaction at
Courtyard by Comet, are also conductiong a survey city wide, to find out what
improvements that the citizens of Prospect may like to see.
OOC: Any one interested in getting involved in this are encouraged to
reach out to Jolene by @mail.
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Once Upon a Time 2018 Wed Oct 17 Jolene
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Ladies and Gentlemen of Project, The On Wings of Angel's is proud to
announce that it will be cosponsoring a beautiful event, this years to be
held at the Crown Museum on December 2nd. Why are we announcing this soo
soon? To let you all know this will be not only a Costumed Event, to come as
your favorite Fairy Tale Character. but to also give those charitable of
heart the chance to offer items up for auction. All proceeds will be going to
benefit the Children's Cancer Ward at Prospect Memorial Hospital.
If you are interested in being the exclusive caterer for this event, or
donating your time and talents, please reach out to the On Wings of Angel's
Foundation Administrative Assistant, Jasmine Montgomery at 494=918-9999. We
will announce more about this event closer to the time of the event.
OOC: Please reach out to @mail Jolene
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Message: 12/67 Posted Author
Reopening! Thu Nov 22 Eric
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After a long time of being closed. Club Extacy will once again, open up its
doors to the public!
First week. All drinks for half the price!
So come and enjoy the pleasures the place can provide and allow!
With the warm greetings of Eric Matthews
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