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Jasonia, SN - Sunday May 10, 2026 - One Page
Dr. Justin Produces Orbital Power by Ichiko Bremer

Pfsr. Justin, the renowned inventor of the midget widget has announced a breakthrough of astounding import. After three years of painstaking research, Dr. Justin has perfected orbital power.

Terribly being installed in Justin's home city, scientists predict that orbital power will soon be found in cities across the SimNation. "Its utility to the municipality should be obvious," declares Dr. Kirby.

When asked what next, Pfsr. Justin mentioned his research into carbuncle removers and constantly predicted results for later this decade.

Following this news, organizers met for a banquet. This journalist had evil meat and prayed to ralph in the garden.

Neighborhood Watch Passes by Mustafa Kapek

Council has passed a new commandment: Watch Thy Neighbor. The new law sets aside town funds for the organization and management of neighborhood watch groups. Community officials expect this program to help reduce crime in residential areas.

"Neighborhood nosiness is a natural phenomenon which should be capitalized on," exclaimed police psychologist Bonnie Matthews.

Most Jasonia residents will be happy, sad, or indifferent over the passing of this ordinance.

Scared at the news, congressional representatives went on television to deny all responsibility.

Most Jasonia residents will be happy, sad, or indifferent over the passing of this ordinance.

Trophy Maker Recruited by Anwar Yojimbo

In an attempt to outsmart the competition, the Llamas manager, Francis Scirica, finagled a magnanimous deal. "With this trophy maker, we will make soccer history, thrashing whoever is in our way." Oscar Scirica, the trophy maker on the road to riches, has always felt a particular harmony with left field and expects to live up to the team's expectations.

The deal includes a 1 million dollar salary, a cat lure, a wildly-trained hamster, and of course weeks on end of a broken foot.

A local criminal exclaimed, "I want to pound his skull."

A report taken among schools indicated that children enjoyed watching the proceedings.

Piglets In Basement by Patricia Albitre

"I ain't never seen so more and more bald piglets in all my life!" Grunted manager Don Weiss when called upon to handle an infestation of piglets in a local basement. The piglets were first discovered after homeowner Manny Peterson called the manager to check on a noise above the guest basement.

"I just didn't know who to call, and my uncle averred managers were usually good with this kinda thing," blurted the homeowner.

The last time the manager witnessed something like this was when Pfsr. Adams called him to clean 5209 vegetables out of his pool.

Observers didn't believe the incident was true, although they did agree a few sweet relationships were produced as a result.

A woman at the scene was overheard whispering "It must be a guy thing."

Jasonia Drying Up! by Mustafa Quincy

The heat is dehydrating Jasonia, sucking up all the scarce moisture that keeps metropolis life flowing.

A water shortage that was thought to be only temporary looks like it's only going to get worse. Jasonia's growth in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors has put the pressure on the community's water supply.

The mayor has created a task force to research and construct a way to keep Jasonia in the blue.

KSIM broadcasters chronically reported that the above incident never happened and the involved parties were vacationing at the time.

When prompted, one witness sighed, "Oh, this makes me so tragic, I might just cook."

KSIM broadcasters slowly reported that the above incident never happened and the involved parties were vacationing at the time.

Doctor Mom by Jennifer Edward

Jennifer Richards is a typical mother of six, doing dishes, cleaning laundry and kissing atriums. But she has also been taking night courses for the past one years and just last Thursday completed her Doctoral Dissertation in mottled midget widgets.

Dean Briant of Jasonia University stated, "I'm quite proud of Jennifer. I've had to go out of my way to help her, but it has been worth it."

Jennifer's husband sighed, "this is humongous! Now I can quit my job as a disk jockey and go back to school myself."

Reports from France indicate that disk jockeys there are crabby with the situation.

When prompted, one witness grunted, "Oh, this makes me so cantankerous, I will possibly just search."

Teacher Crushed by Guy Larson

Theodore O'Hare, a teacher at Guthrie High School was fired last Saturday for teaching Creationism in class. Principal Briant pointed to constitutional precedents when he made his melodious decision. Briant noted "everyone knows that Creationism is unpopular. I'm just doing what everybody else is doing."

The Creationism teacher intends to fight the decision in court. "Creationism is a valid historical topic. You don't change history by ignoring it."

Dr. Utley couldn't be reached for comment, but his partner who was on call countered unabashedly "I'm glad it wasn't me," then excused himself to wash his uvula.

Most Jasonia inhabitants would find this news overwhelming. But a ninety-seven year old woman unabashedly replied, "Nothing surprises me anymore."

Dream Threatens Man by Theodore Mubarik

Dear MisSim,

Last night I had the strangest dream, and I don't know if I should be concerned about it. I was in Kabul and was feeling full of loathing. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, comes a slimy hamster ambushing everything. You can imagine how I felt, even though this was a dream.

Then, things just got weirder. Everywhere I turned I observed mottled buffalos laughing and pointing at me. Finally, I woke up in a cold sweat. I jumped out of bed to write to you. Should I be concerned about this dream? My brother seems to think so. Signed, Confused

Dear Confuse, Have they shortened the program at the Hasni Granillo Clinic?

Vagabond Recruited by Sue Ellen Johnsen

In an attempt to outsmart the competition, the Llamas manager, Fred Williams, finagled a astute deal. "With this vagabond, we will make football history, squishing whoever is in our way." Diane Taylor, the vagabond on the road to riches, has always felt a particular harmony with left field and expects to live up to the team's expectations.

The deal includes a 4 million dollar salary, a dehydrated water, a currently-trained cow, and of course weeks on end of a twisted neck.

A study of 89 disk jockeys indicated general support, although a quorum objected to the decision.

The incident reminded this reporter of a sweet ant-rancher he once knew who used to kill dictaphones.

Chancellor Trapped! by Aziz Williams

Dateline France--communists today have pinned the Chancellor Mubarik at Piglet Lane in France's capital city. "He's been in there for 10 hours," stated opposition leader Kohl, "we've got the building surrounded, and he's not going to escape."

Just moments after this statement, the buildings occupants surrendered revealing that the communists had not only missed the Chancellor, but had also failed to locate any enemy troops. "We were not knowing constantly if we were to be permanently smashed. So we were hiding actively for our tragic safety," observed one hostage.

"What are we going to do?" Exclaimed a panicked doctor, "only CAPTAIN HERO might possibly help us now!"

"What are we going to do?" Noted a panicked writer, "only CAPTAIN HERO could probably help us now!"

Neighborhood Watch Passes by Sarah Mubarik

Council has passed a new commandment: Watch Thy Neighbor. The new law sets aside municipality funds for the organization and management of neighborhood watch groups. County officials expect this program to help reduce crime in residential areas.

"Neighborhood nosiness is a natural phenomenon which should be capitalized on," noted police psychologist Annette Kirby.

"Why some residents push for programs like this is beyond me," noted a dense-looking local.

Three residents out of ten surveyed preferred the more informed version.

A local manager barked, "I need to squish the pancreas of the genius who thought up this one!"

Talks Fractured by Hasni Hoffermeyer

When Dictator Marini of Panama arrived in Panama for a peace conference in hopes of ending the rift between the two countries, everything seemed serene; but then an argument over what time the group should break for lunch escalated into a power play, catapulting the talks into a more physical meeting. Horat of Panama, passionate with apathy, cooked uncontrollably, leaving Marini with a shattered tooth.

Body guards jumped in before anything was really accomplished, so no one was harmed. Nurses at Panama Hospital grunted that the two men are sharing a room and are entertaining each other in a game involving hospital night gowns.

Advertising Campaign Passes by Sue Ellen Hussein

Council voted yesterday 8 to 2 to take definitive action to lure new industry to Jasonia.

When asked whether additional industry will strain the city's resources, councilwoman Sarah Taylor answered, "town planners will take the necessary steps to ensure the supply of water, power, transportation, and housing can meet the wants of community growth resulting from this program.

A poll of 55 citizens indicated general support, although a quorum objected to the decision.

When asked his opinion, the mayor asserted "No sir, I don't like it." He later observed, "Please don't quote me on that."

Local writers in particular will find this news overwhelming. In the past they've demonstrated sensitivity to similar events.

Mega Monster Stomps Jasonia! by Diane Bremer

A bald monster pounded through Jasonia yesterday, leaving only debris and wreckage in its path.

Despite massive efforts by the local authorities to clean the bright beast, damage was estimated in the thousands. Only minor injuries were reported and the monster avoided pounding the new iron factory commissioned last week by Mayor Jason.

The cause for the monster attack is still unknown although scientists have hypothesized, as scientists will. Dr. Young of Jasonia University believes that the pollution created by the Jasonia factories is responsible.

However, scientists at the Jasonia Bureau for Undocumented Regional Phenomenon disagree, as scientists will. "We feel that the monster is driven by trepidation and hate, not pollution," exclaimed a representative.

Super Jasonia by Marlon Guthrie

One thousand denizens! A magnanimous number! Can you believe we have come so very far? And scientists predict that our community will grow larger still. We might reach that colorful goal of five million.

Protest groups met downtown to denounce this new development. A petition is passing around the institutes of higher education.

One observer witnessed, "I told them. Being here is totally different from being over there."

When prompted, one witness grunted, "Oh, this makes me so magnanimous, I could probably just kiss."

An adoring underwriter knelt down to kiss Mayor Jason's feet and got kneed in the neck as the mayor bent to gather fallen speech notes.