IC News 2016 Archive
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============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/1 Posted Author Breaking News - Teatro Quarantine Sun Jan 10 FennecFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.)) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/2 Posted Author Teatro CDC Update Sun Jan 10 FennecFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/3 Posted Author Late Night Radio- The CDC Sun Jan 10 Deb of Night ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "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..." ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/4 Posted Author Local Man Wakes up! Wed Jan 13 Segers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/5 Posted Author Zack Kora on the Rebound. Mon Jan 18 Martine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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." ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/6 Posted Author The Olympian Diner Fri Jan 22 Dex ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.> ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/7 Posted Author Teatro to be Demolished Mon Feb 08 FennecFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/8 Posted Author City First Group Tue Feb 16 Melinda ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/9 Posted Author The Back Door Opens! Fri Feb 19 Ritcher ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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! ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/10 Posted Author Viral Video Tue Mar 01 YouTube ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/11 Posted Author Gossip Article Fri Mar 04 Sinthia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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! ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/12 Posted Author Possible buyer for The Tower? Sun Mar 06 Taylor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/13 Posted Author Rescue Tower One to be Reopened Sun Mar 06 Joey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/14 Posted Author #SimoneBlake Tue Mar 15 Twitter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/15 Posted Author Amicus Prospectus Tue Mar 15 Christopher ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/16 Posted Author Homicide? Wed Mar 23 Mindy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/17 Posted Author Scandal! Thu Mar 24 Mindy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/18 Posted Author Restraining Order Tue Mar 29 Esme ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/19 Posted Author Following the previous announcemen Tue Mar 29 Anya ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/20 Posted Author Banned from The Dive Bar Tue Mar 29 Esme ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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." ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/21 Posted Author Recent Gang Violence Wed Mar 30 FennecFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/22 Posted Author Tijuana Gang Violence Sun Apr 03 KSBW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/23 Posted Author Disaster in abandoned house Wed Apr 06 Ruta ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/24 Posted Author AMH - Prospect, CA Thu Apr 07 Brody ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/25 Posted Author Naked Ex Lover stalks Simone Blake Thu Apr 14 Martine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/26 Posted Author La Puerta Cantina Open Sat Apr 16 Sayra ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/27 Posted Author Lawyer Found Dead Sun Apr 24 Mindy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/28 Posted Author Surgeon Announces Charity Auction Tue May 17 Modecai ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "...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) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/29 Posted Author Callahan's Curios Thu May 26 Malcolm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/30 Posted Author Bird Deaths Fri Jun 03 Simone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/31 Posted Author BREAKING NEWS! Harbor Blast Tue Aug 09 FennecFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/32 Posted Author Harbor Blast (continued) Tue Aug 09 FennecFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ***-***-****. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/33 Posted Author Relief Efforts Tue Aug 09 Eloise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/34 Posted Author Press release Tue Aug 09 Larry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/35 Posted Author Mad Maple Tapper Sat Aug 13 Guaco ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/36 Posted Author Justin Deactivated Party Tue Aug 16 Maglock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/37 Posted Author The Gardens Reopening Sat Aug 20 Rashad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/38 Posted Author Police Blotter Sun Aug 21 Maglock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/39 Posted Author Random Blog Post Sat Aug 27 Guaco ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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!" ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/40 Posted Author First Responders Charity Ball!! Wed Sep 07 Silvana ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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! ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/41 Posted Author Backcountry Outdoors Thu Sep 08 Gaelin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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! ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/42 Posted Author Westboro Babtist Church Coming to Sat Sep 10 Maglock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/43 Posted Author Re-Schedule F.R Ball Sat Sep 10 Silvana ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/44 Posted Author Old Cobre Saloon Destroyed Sun Oct 02 News Service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/45 Posted Author Buddhist Treasures Go Missing Fri Oct 14 News Service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/46 Posted Author Blurb on the Evening News Sat Oct 15 News Service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "...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..." ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/47 Posted Author Classified Ad Sun Oct 23 Blackwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/48 Posted Author The Polaris Sun Oct 23 Agate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.)) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/49 Posted Author Infamous Grafitti Artists Strikes Wed Nov 02 Pythia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/50 Posted Author Fabrizio Belotti & associates Hiri Sat Nov 05 Annastasija ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/51 Posted Author Another Street Painting Thu Nov 10 Pythia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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... ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/52 Posted Author Poetry Tag Near Campus Sun Nov 13 Wyck ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/53 Posted Author Gangland Hit Leaves 2 Dead Tue Nov 15 News Reporter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/54 Posted Author Poetry Tag Downtown Thu Nov 17 Wyck ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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). ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/55 Posted Author Meeting to Discuss Proposition 64 Sun Nov 20 Steele ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/56 Posted Author Poetry Tag Near Biograph Sun Nov 20 Random ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/57 Posted Author New nightclub opens it's doors Mon Nov 21 Eric ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Club Extacy Located at D St. and Sunset Blvd!. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/58 Posted Author Monroe Animal Ranch New Owner Tue Nov 22 Nicolette ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/59 Posted Author Another Mysterious Mural Appears! Tue Nov 22 Pythia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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)) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/60 Posted Author Special event at Club Extacy tonig Wed Nov 23 Eric ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/61 Posted Author Raven Tag Wed Nov 23 Wyck ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/62 Posted Author Incident @ Murder of Crows Sat Nov 26 FennecFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... 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. )) ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/63 Posted Author Graffiti Tag Sat Nov 26 Wyck ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ============================================================================== ============================ IC News 2016 Archive ============================ Message: 76/64 Posted Author Murder of Crows Reopened for busin Mon Dec 05 Stevie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ==============================================================================