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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zen_Pollo" data-source="post: 4751391" data-attributes="member: 11404">EpilogueSetting: A tri-vid cast of the popular Horizon Hardcopy news program. The anchorwoman stands floating in 3D space as the news events, videos, and customized news graphics swirl around her. The woman’s red and white nanotech hair implants change color by the story. During the opening credits an Orcan voice says in a deep voice:What’s on the Horizon? News! Sports! Infotainment! It must be time for HORIZON HARDCOPY…oohh Yeah!Good evening Washingtonians, this is Horizon Hardcopy and I’m the Lollipop.Tonight’s Top Story: Strike Continues!The Seattle Longshoreman’s strike has entered its 14th day as the disgruntled workers shut down Seaport operations as well as Sea-Tac’s Aircargo Terminal.  Governor Peter Posniak had the following comments:A video clip shows a rotund, yet well-appointed, middle-aged human speaking in a gruff voice.“I implore the UIL to come back to the negotiating table so we can settle the outstanding issues under dispute.  However, this city still operates by the rule of law and if the workers will not commit to a settlement, the Metroplex Guard will intervene”In a related note, Governor Posniak also indicated that discussions are underway with the Salish-Shide Nation in order to temporarily increase food import quotas.  However, the NAN has refused to increase food exports in light of the continuing disputes with the UCAS over air and water pollution.Food rioting near the NAN border has increased as truckloads of food stuffs have been attacked by hungry protestors.  Bandits have hijacked cargo destined for distribution to customers throughout Seattle.  Lonestar spokesmen have declined to comment.Signs of food scarcity abound in the Metroplex due to the Longshoreman’s strike.  Hungry vandals recently ransacked a Stuffer Shack in Tacoma and made off with foodstuffers as well as causing considerable damage to the establishmentAn image shows the wreckage of a stuffer shack.  A harried looking, bald manager speaks to a reporter in front of the ruined store.“They took thousands of dollars in merchandise, I’m ruined!”At least 24 people were killed in the needless tragedy precipitated by food shortages due in part to the UIL strike.Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth!Political News: Proposition 1812!The special election for Proposition 1812 is less than four weeks away.  The Proposition would allow Seattle to negotiate its own trade relationships with the NAN in an effort to break the deadlock over environmental concerns blocking the importation of foodstuffs into the Metroplex.The Seattle Free Trade Zone proposal would also allow goods to flow into the Metroplex under the aegis of megacorporations’ extraterritoriality protection.Johnny Johns, Chairman of the United Corporate Council had this to say:A video clip shows a politician with great looking white hair and a power-suit speaking to a reporter“The extraterritoriality clause of the Proposition 1812 is vital to afford Seattle the same the legal mechanisms as the triple-A rated megacorporations in order to negotiate favorable trade relations with the NAN and Tir Tairngire on behalf of the citizens of this great Metroplex.”Opponents, such as the UIL dockworkers and their allies in organized crime, fear that the extraterritorial clause would allow Seattle-based Megacorps to nullify generous labor contracts and permit the corporations to monitor border crossings in an effort to control the flow of contraband and illegal narcotics.Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth!In Other News: Orphans Ripped Off!The Federated Rescued Orphan Newborns Trust Charity Casino Night met with calamity as gun-toting thieves murdered at least 19 people and stole the entire proceeds from the event.  Reputed crime lord and co-chairwomen of the event, Rowena Finnegan had this to say:  “Whoever would rob from this worthy charity is truly a despicable character and should be dealt with by the authorities.  I’m certain the villains will be brought to justice soon.”In a Horizon Hardcopy exclusive, an anonymous Lonestar agent uploaded the following comment to our Horizon Hardcopy Datahaven: “That charity was a front for the Seattle Underworld.  Everyone knows it!”However, Ms. Finnegan vehemently denied the charity was a money laundering front for the mafia.Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth!On a Lighter Note: “Bear”-ly There!A cartoon graphic of an old 2D television show shows a bear with a top hat and tie raiding a picnic basket.Once again, intrepid citizens captured footage of the Mystery Bear.  This time the Mystery Bear was caught rummaging through the garbage behind the Ork with a Golden Tooth Restaurant and Diner in Renton.A grainy camera using nightvision optical enhancements shows the rear-end of a large form bending over an open dumpster.  The form suddenly stands upright and blocks out the entire frame which cuts out to static.This is the fourth sighting of the Mystery Bear in the last two weeks.  Authorities encourage citizens to contact animal control immediately if the bear is sighted.I’m the Lollipop and that’s all the news for this evening.  Remember:Horizon Publishes the Hardcopy, You Decide the Truth!</blockquote>

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