... but luckily the firemen were able to rescue the little kitten.

Now for something else: we have Robert Jenkins reporting live from the slumps of Tatooine for a public announcement about to be made by an unknown figure. Let's hear it Robert.

The view goes to Robert, standing in front of the slumps, in front of a speech desk. A hooded figure sits in a chair next to it, waiting.

-Yes, thank you Cliff. We have here behind us a hooded figure known only as Confucius, and rumors have it he will make a statement of interest to many throughout the galaxy. Oh, hang on, I think he's about to begin.

Confucius stands from his chair, pokes the microphone, and starts his speech:
"Fellow beings of the galaxy, rejoice. Confusius semi-legal services! a new concept of business. Why go to the slumps for a quick and unsafe encounter with women of unknown origin? Why search over and over for that one specialist who can do your obscure job? Why risk your own life breaking a blockade? Because you don't know better. But rejoice, for near is the opening of Confucius Semi-Legal Services. We will provide good, clean brothels, competent slicers, brave pilots. Al in one, garantueed company.

I will welcome in my service all motivated employees for several services we will be performing. You can even do freelance work for me, without having to quit your daytime job. So if you think you see as I do, and are willing to provide to the people of the galaxy, then contact us."

-Mr Confucius, what's this Semi-Legal stuff? Aren't you afraid of governments opposing you?

"Let me assure the governments this is also in their best interests. Thesefacts are minor crims, for most not even deemed crimes at all. When they are mostly performed through my humble enterprise, grave abuses will be easily found. at the right price, of course, but such is business. In that light, I ask all owners of cities in interesting locations to contact our only known contact, Ondoron Bondoon, if they are willing to provide us with some space to build our brothels. For a price, of course, for such is business."

-Mr Confucius, will you...

"No, no, that will be all. I will issue more news at a later date."

-Well, there you have it Cliff. The underground goes public. And it seems they're willing to cooperate on a certain level with the government. One might only wonder what wil come of this. More on this as it evolves. Back to you.

Thank you Robert. On other news, Eidola has today once more...