HEADLINES
SCOOP™ } making headlines is a fictional roleplay of the workings of New York Tribune, a newspaper of Thompson Press Holdings. It looks at the lives of the people behind the scenes and everything that they go through to get the paper out in time.
YEAR: 2009
MONTH: August
AVERAGE HIGH: 83°F
AVERAGE LOW: 69°F
WEATHER: Hot and humid, though a bit cooler and drier later in the month.
BOARD STATS
editors :: 3
asst. editors :: 0
copy editors :: 0
journalists :: 0
photographers :: 2
columnists :: 2
reviewers :: 2
specialists :: 1
interns :: 0
receptionists :: 1
personal asst. :: 2
board members :: 1
males :: 4
females :: 10
THE CREDITS
The original storyline, concept, and all that other stuff was created by the founding admin, Jessy.
The revisions to the RP were done by the current admins. Please do not use anything from this site without permission from the admins.
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SCOOP™ } making headlines latest news: Activity Check #1Welcome back; your last visit was on Feb 9 2010, 08:54 PM
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STORYLINE AND REGULATIONS »
RULES & PLOT: These are the MUST READS. In this forum you will be able to find the rules and the plot, including other information that might be helpful to your stay here. It is important that you read ALL of the threads to clear any confusion.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS »
OOC UPDATES: Board updates courtesy of the staff will be posted here. Subscribe to the forum to be informed of activity checks, staff openings, and board updates.
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Jan 15 2009, 08:56 AM
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STORYLINE UPDATES »
PLOT UPDATES: Every once in a while, a plot situation of the Tribune will be posted and everyone should role play accordingly.
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SUGGESTION BOX »
SUPPORT: Got a burning question to ask about the boards or maybe a suggestion that might make this board a better place? Need a name change? Whatever it is, we want to know. Guest questions are welcome.
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Dec 27 2009, 05:03 PM
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE »
APPLICATIONS & JOB LIST: Ready to fill out that application and put your name in for a job? There is an application inside as well as a list of positions that we are currently hiring for.
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Feb 28 2009, 03:39 PM
In: Positions for Hire
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EMPLOYEE DIRECTORY »
ACCEPTED PROFILES: A listing of all of the employees that currently work at the New York Tribune.
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Dec 10 2008, 09:36 AM
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SIGN UPS »
SIGN UPS: Additional sign ups you might need for your character. This include your contacts and your accommodation.
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Nov 14 2008, 11:30 PM
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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS »
RELATIONSHIPS: An easy way to keep track of who your friends are, who your enemies are, and all those wonderful lovers that people have regardless of the fact that inter-office romance is typically frowned upon.
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Dec 29 2008, 07:58 PM
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WANT ADS »
WANTED POSTERS: So you're in need of a sibling to be played, an ex-girlfriend back in town, a friend who reappeared after a decade... or you just need someone to roleplay with. This is the place for all your seeking needs.
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Dec 25 2008, 02:53 PM
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ADDRESS BOOKS »
CONTACTS: Okay, so you think you'll be stuck at work for an hour or two longer and you are supposed to meet a friend at that bar you always go to. Well this is why they invented cellphones and internet.
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Dec 23 2008, 07:36 PM
In: RING RING...Answer the damn...
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THREAD TRACKER »
CHARACTER THREADS: Having trouble keeping track of where you are, who you are talking to, and when exactly all that is happening? This is a place where you can start keep track of all of that information.
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Dec 3 2008, 08:46 AM
In: Open Threads
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THOMPSON PRESS HOLDINGS BUILDING •
A ten-story tall building located in new york city lower east side, it is the home of many newspapers, including New York Tribune and its employees. This forum is for miscellaneous threads in the building.
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Jan 17 2009, 05:40 PM
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RECEPTION •
Upon entering the building, you will first see the reception counter. Guests are required to state their businesses here and, once approved, would be given a security pass to pass the security barriers on the left of the counter. To the right are two sofas and a plasma television.
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Dec 29 2008, 07:40 PM
In: Just 8 Hours Left!
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ELEVATORS •
After getting through the security barriers with your pass, press the button for the elevator to take you up the building. There are four elevators in the lobby, as well as a stairway located at the other side of the elevators. In the elevators are mirrors on the back and on the doors, along with cheesy elevator music.
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NEWSPAPER •
Located on the eighth and ninth floor, the New York Tribune houses offices of their reporters and journalists. bustling with activity every single day and hour, the employees rush to finish their work in time for print the next day.
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Jan 22 2009, 11:04 AM
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CONFERENCE ROOMS •
Every week there is a meeting that will take place in the conference room. Occasionally clients will also come in to discuss sales or interviewees coming in for a chat.
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STUDIO •
More like a small area at the back of the new york tribune newsroom where a few lights are set up in front of a solid cloth background. Very seldom used because nobody takes studio photographs anymore.
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Jan 22 2009, 10:53 AM
In: Hey Mickey, You so fine...
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PANTRY •
Near the back of the newsroom is a pantry stocked weekly with biscuits, bread and junk food. Not to mention a noisy coffee maker that serves not too good coffee. Someone should buy a cappuccino machine.
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Dec 8 2008, 05:52 PM
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CO-ED BATHROOMS •
On every floor of the building are co-ed bathrooms with only three cubicles inside. A popular place for stressed out journalists puffing away on their cigarettes, the bathrooms is also a gossip mill for males and females alike.
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Jan 19 2009, 12:47 PM
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CAFETERIA •
Located on the second floor, the cafeteria doesn't serve much delicious food, but it's cheap and convenient. Not that many of them actually eat here, since you can just walk across the street to grab a bite from subway.
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Jan 22 2009, 10:58 AM
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PARKING LOTS •
Okay so in this place, not many of them have cars. Who would want to be stuck in crazy traffic when you can just take the subway; but of course, the higher ups of the building got to show off their Porche and Ferrari.
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THE BERESFORD •
The Beresford is an upscale apartment building in new york city. The architect, Emery Roth, was famous for building luxury apartments and hotels throughout the city. The Beresford is one of four Roth Apartments on Central Park West.
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ARCHSTONE APARTMENTS •
Situated near great dining on restaurant row, Columbus Circle shopping and all the entertainment and nightlife around times square, you'll have the best of Manhattan right at your doorstep. Contemporary apartments, the best amenities and spectacular views of the Hudson River and midtown.
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STARBUCKS •
Just across the street from the Thompson Press Holdings, Starbucks sells drip brewed coffee, espresso-based hot drinks, other hot and cold drinks, snacks and items such as mugs and coffee beans. Starbucks brand ice cream and coffee are also sold at grocery stores.
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SUBWAY •
A franchise fast food restaurant that primarily sells sandwiches and salads. Subway also offers items other than sandwiches; breakfast items include such baked goods as bagels, egg & sausage sandwiches,
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MURPHY'S LAW •
A good-looking, lovely, local Irish pub halfway down the street from Thompson Press Holdings, with a tastefully hand-painted mural. Friendly Irish bartenders will make you feel like a regular. It's a cozy bar, with intimate, comfortable seating areas and back parlor to attract a professional, hip, crowd.
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Jan 16 2009, 07:31 PM
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SMOKE •
One of the more popular clubs, smoke is two-storey club where many celebrities party. Smoke has a full menu of its signature drinks that several claimed to be delicious. However, smoke is also well-known for drug deals at the back alley of the club.
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Dec 19 2008, 04:59 PM
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FRANKIE & JOHNNIE'S STEAKHOUSE •
The menu at Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouses includes quintessential fare of steaks, chops and seafood, distinguished by the exceptional quality of the USDA certified prime dry-aged beef and the house hallmark - the secret blend of spices that season every steak before it hits the grill.
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BARNES & NOBLE •
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest specialty book retailer in the united states. The company is known for large, upscale retail outlets, many of which contain a café serving Starbucks coffee, and for competitive discounting of bestsellers.
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BLOOMINGDALES •
Bloomingdale's (or Bloomie's) is an upscale American department stores owned by Macy's, Inc.. you can find casual and dressy clothes as well as home appliances. basically whatever you need, you can find it here.
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CENTRAL PARK •
An oasis of natural beauty smack in the middle of the city, its diverse landscape offers the lakes and ponds (great places for rowing and bird watching), rocky hills, the great lawn, the wooded ramble, and gardens. Central park is also a great spot for people watching since it attracts all walks of life, everyone from rich Upper East Siders going for a jog in the park to artsy university students studying on the rocks to the less fortunate taking shelter in a lakeside hut.
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Jan 15 2009, 08:52 AM
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MISCELLANEOUS •
For anywhere else that you wanted to post on but didn't have a forum. It can even be in a different country.
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Dec 5 2008, 10:29 AM
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OUT OF CHARACTER CHATTING »
OOC CHAT: Finally, you posted on all the threads you are supposed to and can take a break from sucking your brain juices dry. Talk about everything and nothing and play some games to take your mind off things.
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Jan 15 2009, 09:45 AM
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GOING AWAY »
ABSENCES: Go away for a bit? Have finals or midterms? Simply aren't going to have time for a few days or so? Well, just drop a little line here and let us know.
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GRAPHIC REQUESTS »
IMAGE REQUEST: Need an avatar or a signature banner but you have no clue how to make one? This is the place to request for some images.
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THE FAMOUS ONES »
COTMS: Any and all voting for the characters of the moment will be done in this forum. Polls will be put up near the end of the month and the winners will be displayed on the sidebar. The winners are decided by you.
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Dec 30 2008, 04:37 PM
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RECYCLING BIN »
ARCHIVE: The little place that all good threads go to die. When a thread is completed or has been sitting for a long time, they will be moved to this forum and closed.
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ADVERTISEMENTS »
PLUGS: Got a board to advertise? This is the only place you can do it. Please post your ad in the correct sub forum. Much appreciated.
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