Nana: Good morning Neopia! I’m your host, Galdana ‘Nana’ Scales and it’s a beautiful day as the Annual Mynci Beach ‘Month of Eating’ Volleyball Tournament is about to get underway. The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and sand is warm beneath the feet of the Myncis. This tournament has drawn in Mynci teams from all over Neopia, each one eager to show off their skills and take home the coveted trophy. The first match of the day was between the Banana Hammocks and the Spike-a-delic Monkeys. The Banana Hammocks, known for their bright yellow uniforms, were confident in their ability to take down the competition. The Spike-a-delic Monkeys, on the other hand, were known for their wild hair and even wilder plays on the court. We turn to our pundits today to get a feel for the action: Tonu: Welcome, folks! Tonu Toe-Touch checking in with my co-announcer, Jazz Buzzer during this Month of Eating to give you all of the inside scoop of the Mynci Beach Volleyball Tournament! It's a beautiful day here on Mystery Island, and we've got a lot of teams lined up to bump, set, and spike their way to the top. Jazz: That's right, Toe-Touch. The stands are packed today with every species in Neopia ready to cheer for their favourite team. The competition is sure to be fierce, but we're in for some good ol' fashioned fun in the sun. Tonu: You know what they say, Jazz. Sun's out, Cybuns out! Jazz: (groans) Oh, Tonu. I think you meant "puns out." Tonu: (laughs) That was a slip of the tongue, Jazz. Speaking of slipping, have you seen those banana peels all over the beach? Someone better clean those up before we have a slippery situation on our hands. Jazz: (laughs) Nice one, Toes.

Every year, on May 12th, Neopians of all sorts gather to celebrate Tyrannian Victory Day. This day commemorates the brave Tyrannians who fought for their freedom against the oppressive and evil forces that sought to overtake the historic land of Tyrannia. Whether you are a Tyrannia fanatic or just an occasional tourist, there are lots of ways to celebrate this day. Whether you choose to attend a rockin’ concert at the Tyrannian Concert Hall or you gorge yourself on omelette all day long, there is one thing you definitely need to make time for: SHOPPING! With the small exception of the Ugga Shinies shop, all Tyrannian shops offer an 80% discount on their wares in celebration of Tyrannian Victory Day. That is no small discount. Tyrannians are notoriously generous, unlike their faerie counterparts who only offer a 50% discount on their annual celebratory day. For those of you who are not seasoned “restockers”, here is a helpful guide on how to spend your Neopoints most wisely in the land of Tyrannia: Tyrannian Weaponry: If you plan on spending your time in this shop on May 12th, please be sure to dress accordingly. Almost everything for sale in this shop is engulfed in flames. You will want to dress lightly and perhaps bring along some fire-proof gloves. The first item you want to be on the lookout for is a Turned Tooth. This item is quite common (r83) and stocks very frequently. You can pick one (or several) up at a very low price and sell them for quite a bit of profit. There are also 10 extremely rare and valuable (r99) items that stock in this shop. If you are lucky enough to pick one up at the 80% discount you will be sure to make a huge profit.

In all my years spent travelling Neopia, there is one memory that stands tall above all the rest – my first dining experience at Kelp, the world-renowned fine dining establishment in Maraqua. I’ll never forget the first time I stepped into the unassuming round building with the frosted windows – one of many things that lend Kelp its sense of exclusivity, even after all this time. I have been chasing that dining experience since that day, sadly to no avail. That’s why I can feel my own heartbeat quicken as I walk up to the restaurant now. It’s late – an hour after the last diners of the evening have paid their checks and gone home – but I’ve been saving my appetite all day for this, and now that I’m standing at the door, waiting to be let inside, I can hardly believe it. I make a mental note to send the Breadmaster (another) thank you gift for arranging this meeting. Just then, the door to Kelp swings wide and I am facing the longstanding and famous-in-his-own-right Maître d ‘.