Jimmy's Truth 2 Power

Bizarro Day!

Jimmy Olsen — 5/21/2009 12:20:18 AM

Bizarro Day at Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags New England this Thursday!

LexCorp is sponsoring it, but I'm still going! It'll be pretty fun, and I'll be there to thank all you guys.

I asked Clark if he would go, but he said no, he's afraid of rollercoasters. Clark is so lame sometimes.

I Should Have Known

Jimmy Olsen — 5/6/2009 10:08:52 PM

OK, now for the bad news.

I think I may have been played for a total idiot. I feel like a total loser, I'm sorry I got you guys involved. I think I might have gotten you all to help put together something very, very bad.

Like what kind of bad things? Well, I think we managed to put together the device that hit the Superman and Medusa rides. But it wasn't any "anti-brainwashing beam" that we were helping build.

It was a ray to trap Superman forever. It basically was an anti-Superman ray.

We thought the informant was telling the truth. But he wasn't working against Lex Luthor.

He was working FOR Lex Luthor.

Lex Luthor wanted to trap Superman in an interdimensional rift between universes. And so the "informant" used us to help him get the technology he needed to build it.

How do I know all these things? Simple. The "informant" told me all of it. Right before he and his goons threw me into a van and kidnapped me.

There is video out there of him telling me. We need to find that video. We need to bring these guys to justice.

Superman is my hero, forever. If their plan had worked, I could never forgive myself.

Good To Be Back

Jimmy Olsen — 5/6/2009 10:06:52 PM

You can't believe how happy I am to be blogging to you right now!

Wow. I can't believe it. I'm free!

The day started like every other one -- I woke up in a small room, with mattress on the floor, an inside room of a big structure like an abandoned factory. I heard the sounds of police sirens and a battering ram opening up the outside door. And then, almost in an instant, the Metropolis police entered my little room, with guns drawn. I was free.

Unfortunately, the bad guys were gone. There was a lot of surveillance equipment I caught glimpses of -- maybe they saw the cops coming or listened in on the MPD communication lines. But by the time MPD showed up, there was nobody to capture. Just me, Jimmy Olsen, in a tiny room with a cot, a toilet, and two issues of the Daily Planet to keep me company.

As for what I went through -- I don't really want to complain and whine about it. Actually, I don't really want to think about it. I want to just do the normal things that I couldn't do -- ride my motorcycle, get a chiliburger from Max's, etc.

And I'm doing everything I was dreaming of while I was abducted. I'm on my 4th chiliburger. I'm actually eating one right now. Here. I just took a bite. Mmmmm!

Look, it sucked, but a lot of people have gone through a lot worse than I did. I'm no hero, but I did get myself into a pretty bad situation.

And it's because of one of my ongoing weaknesses -- I'm way too trusting.

You've seen the kidnapping video . But there's a lot you couldn't see from it.

And what you couldn't see is really, really bad. It's about as bad as can be.

But for now, let me just finish my chiliburger!

Thanks again, guys!

Jimmy

The Secret Phone Call Revealed

Jimmy Olsen — 3/31/2009 7:00:00 AM

We finished the blueprints and it's time for celebration. I'm off to the Olsen Family Reunion right after I take care of this little piece of business. Check out this message from our secret infomant.

Click here to listen to the audio.

Don't forget to check out LoisLaneReports.com. I may be too busy to post while explaining why I'm not married yet to my entire family!

Belly of the Beast #1

Jimmy Olsen — 3/25/2009 7:05:00 AM

Just talked to the informant.

He had to deal with a few technical challenges. But he said that the blueprints he is working with thanks to us is speeding up things. The device that can stop Lex Luthor's evil plan to brainwash riders on the transformed Superman and Medusa roller coasters is near finish.

Sometimes I can't believe how brave some people are. This guy is endangering his career -- maybe even his life -- to stand up against what is wrong. Impressive.

OK, now that the device is nearing completion, it looks like the toughest test may be in store for us. Sometimes you have to go into the very heart of the monster -- "the belly of the beast" -- to finally kill it.

That's right. We're headed to LexCorp to liberate a blueprint. The informant can't risk being caught.

So it's up to us. Read this letter

and see what you can do.

And don't get cocky!

Peace out

Belly of the Beast #2

Jimmy Olsen — 3/25/2009 7:04:00 AM

Sometimes you have to face your deepest fears. You have to look squarely at the darkness. You know the horror, the terror, the dangers that lurks there. And then you have to jump right in.

That's right guys. It's time to head to the Olsen Family Reunion!

(JUST KIDDING MOM!)

I'll be headed back pretty soon to eat as much keylime pie, jello mold, Mom's mac and cheese, and Grandma's ribs-and-french-toast special for a while.

I'll try to update the blog, but you know how Moms are -- I don't know if mine is gonna give me any free time.

Don't worry, I'll be back to keep the fight going. Lex Luthor will not prevail!

Keep on speaking truth to power guys....

Jimmy

Ladies and Gentlemen, Lois Lane

Jimmy Olsen — 3/25/2009 7:01:00 AM

It's finally happening!

Lois Lane has gotten on the World Wide Web. She was worried that the inter-tubes were getting too crowded, but I assured her there was still some room here!

Lois is blogging at www.loislanereports.com. Make sure you check it out -- if I know Lois, soon all of Metropolis will be talking about the stories she breaks on that blog!

How We Got The Propulsion Unit Blueprints

Jimmy Olsen — 3/25/2009 7:00:00 AM

Title: How we got the Propulsion Unit blueprints

This was a tough one, guys, but you pulled through. I knew you'd do it.

The mole sent us "doctored" maps to Six Flags Great Adventure, and Six Flags New Jersey. You had to look close to see the differences between the doctored ones and the originals, but they're there.

You had to find and mark all the differences in the maps.

When you had this, you needed to overlay the two finished maps on top of each other. The marked differences spelled the word "drop", the directory we needed to find.

BREAKING NEWS: Third Mole Makes Contact

Jimmy Olsen — 3/18/2009 7:02:00 AM

Third week, third mole...

Doctored Six Flags Great Adventure Park Map
Doctored Six Flags New England Park Map

Halfway There

Jimmy Olsen — 3/18/2009 7:01:00 AM

Click here to see this video update.

How We Got The Guidance System Blueprints

Jimmy Olsen — 3/18/2009 7:00:00 AM

Hey! Congratulations, guys. It wasn't easy, but you keep on pulling through. You found last week's microfiche picture of the blueprint.

It all started with the mole's note - A set of lines, pairs of numbers, and the phrase "pgprgrphwrd".

It turns out, "pgrpgrphwrd" really means "PageParagraphWord" - With spaces, it's easier to see : "Page Paragraph Word"

Using those numbers as guides, you needed to search through the Daily Planet and pick out specific words. "2,2,6" corresponded to second page, second paragraph, sixth word. There were a couple articles on that page, but only one had a word with 6 letters in the right spot : The word "answers" from the article "Platinum Flats Aids City Special Crimes Unit".

When you filled in all the words, they formed an acrostic starting from the first letter of the first word. The solution is below:

That's our directory: metropolistechnologies.com/trustme

SECOND MOLE MAKES CONTACT

Jimmy Olsen — 3/11/2009 7:01:00 AM

Guys, incredible news! The second mole has reached out and contacted me. The second blueprint to help create the anti-brainwashing beam is ready for pickup! If we can just get through one little obstacle.

Go to www.dailyplanetspecialedition.com to help us get the blueprint -- and stop Lex Luthor!

HOW WE GOT ACCESS TO THE COOLING SYSTEM BLUEPRINTS

Jimmy Olsen — 3/11/2009 7:00:00 AM

Thanks for finding this week's blueprint to build the anti-brainwashing beam. Here's how you did it:

We accessed New Troy Protection's shipping department http://www.newtroyprotection.com/shipping/.

Working our way through the shipping system, we discovered 11 districts that they were routing packages to. Each district shipping map displayed the region's name. Our mole managed to highlight one letter in each name.

Stringing the letters together formed the word transported and once we appended that name to the New Troy url, http://www.newtroyprotection.com/transported/, we found the blueprints.

Congrats, and good work!

BREAKING NEWS: First Mole Makes Contact

Jimmy Olsen — 3/4/2009 8:03:00 AM

3 posts in one day - it's a lot, I know - but this is important. In the letter the informant gave me in our meeting (see earlier post), he mentioned moles that would be contacting me.

Well, the first one just made contact.

[watch the video here]

In the recording, she mentions www.newtroyprotection.com/shipping

I checked it out, and saw this

Any ideas?

BREAKING NEWS: Lex Luthor Using Rollercoaster To Brainwash Riders

Jimmy Olsen — 3/4/2009 8:02:00 AM

We're going to stop Lex's brainwash device! Watch the video to find out exactly how we're going to do it!

[watch the video here]

Just had incredible meeting with The Informant.

[watch the video here]

Check out the letter that was in The Informant's package.

OK, rewind. Here's the update: Lex Luthor is developing a brainwashing device to be used on anyone who rides the Medusa or Superman rides. He's planning to use the coasters' new audio system and some type of high-tech machinery to brainwash riders.

So you'll get the thrill of your life, and then be completely at the mercy of Lex Luthor's whims. It's completely evil. Bone-chilling really. The Informant inside LexCorp is feeding us this info because he simply can't go along with Lex's scheme.

But Lex Luthor's plan can be stymied. Maybe. The informant is planning on building what he is calling an "anti-brainwashing beam."

He's relying on us to help build the device. He needs technology from other companies, so he's contacted moles he has around Metropolis.

How We Found Out About The Brainwashing Scheme

Jimmy Olsen — 3/4/2009 8:00:00 AM

This all is a huge scoop. and it's because of you tracking down more info on The Informant! When I was contacted by The Informant, he refused to tell me who he was or exactly where he worked in LexCorp.

But you guys put together all the clues. And it required some pretty intense detective work.

Here's how it ended up working. On the security camera feed at lexcorpinternational.com/security, you found images of one man in different places in the building.

In each of these pictures there were two numbers. So, what to do?

Well, if you arranged the pics according to the time code stamped on each, you ended up looking at what appeared to be the phone number (631) 482-3111.

And when you called the phone number, there was the LexCorp Informant - telling us all about Lex Luthor's plan to use the rollercoasters to brainwash Metropolis.

[hear the audio here]

Wow! Secret rendezvous, hidden codes, uncovering scandals - I feel like a spy unraveling something big. I love being a journalist -- and I know how proud Lois and Clark will be when I tell them everything!

BREAKTHROUGH! LexCorp Informant Makes Contact

Jimmy Olsen — 2/18/2009 8:00:00 AM

What in the world is this all about? Hello everyone! For all you newbies out there, here's the whole story: Clawshun Industries announces that they are transforming Six Flags New England's Superman: Ride of Steel and Six Flags Great Adventure's Medusa Coasters. Then it's discovered that LexCorp is actually behind Clawshun. Suspicions ensue. What does Lex Luthor want with a roller coaster? What's being hidden? Last week, I decided to get everyone I could to join my investigation of LexCorp and Superman/Medusa. And now, the fun part begins -- breaking the case!

Over the years, Clark has given me really good advice about investigative reporting. He understands. He is such a good friend, I wish I could be as solid a reporter as he is someday. He told me you have to go out and hunt the story down. So I've been calling everyone who knows anybody. Many people didn't want to tell me anything, but others were really helpful. I have a notebook full of numbers and names! It's pretty exciting, and I know we'll get to the bottom of this.

Unbelievable news. Unbelievable....I've made contact with a source inside LexCorp. The Informant. He is confirming everything. The transformation of the Superman and Medusa coasters is not innocent. We were right! Lex Luthor is deeply involved, and he is up to no good... The Informant seems like he is trying to remain anonymous, but it looks like he’s giving us a lead. Here's a scan of the note he left for me. Check it out and see if there are any clues. There must be a way to contact him.

EXPOSE THE TRUTH: Find the dirt on Clawshun Industries

Jimmy Olsen — 2/4/2009 8:00:00 AM

Guys, I've got something pretty important to tell all of you. It's about the Six Flags roller coaster transformation that is getting a lot of news coverage these days. Watch this - and if you want to join the cause, keep on coming back - because I have a feeling you and I are gonna break this story wide open!

CLAWSHUN INDUSTRIES = LEXCORP

What Am I Doing

Jimmy Olsen — 1/21/2009 8:00:00 AM

Hey! I've joined the 21st century. I'm on twitter. I'll try not to bug you about when I'm eating a corned beef sandwich or other such stuff. But I thought it would be cool for you to find out what it's like to be a major photographer in a big city paper. So sign up and follow me.

I'm jimmys_truth2pwr@twitter.com

Blogging From Metropolis

Jimmy Olsen — 1/7/2009 8:00:00 AM

Hello! Jimmy Olsen here - star photographer for the Daily Planet. I created this blog as another outlet for my photography, a way to keep my family and friends up to speed on things going on in Metropolis, and as a chance to hone my writing skills. Who knows?... maybe one day I'll get a chance to write for the Daily Planet like my good friends Lois Lane and Clark Kent.

Check out these pics at took at lunch today.