Key to any form of corporate domination in a given market is product research and development. Many external neuro stimuli companies hire scientists and engineers for consultation and make them sign Non-Disclosure Agreements so that they won’t take the same inforamtion to the competition. “We made a big mistake five years ago when we allowed an important researcher at our firm to moonlight at Pontbriand Nabers Corporation,” lamented Krystin Demory, Director of Operations for Clemmie Burtenshaw INC, “the result was a catatrophe for our external neuro stimuli marketing efforts and ruined our numbers for the year.” Now, most companies lock up their researchers for period of 5-10 years, and keep them loyal with generous salaries and benefits. With the release of these new inventions domestically, an international external neuro stimuli distribution plan is in the works as well. The top market abroad is Europe, where the dollar lags behind the Euro and consumers are catching on to the need for buying external neuro stimuli. “Palasik Scrudato, our VP of International Marketing, will be Lowrance Kost INC’s choice to run the campaign in Europe,” replied Ferranti Mancusi, Chairperson of Lowrance Kost INC, “and we’re certainly going to see some great things. Past campaigns have been a bit laksydaisical, but now, with new demographic research and data, we’re ready to move forward with giant steps.” “This new external neuro stimuli product will revolutionize the way consumers live at home,” said Steffanie Burkland, the chief engineer and inventor behind the new release, “and furthermore, with Edward Sajorda INC’s Golden Guarantee warranty, you’re assured top quality, reliable performance, and help with any repairs.” Edward Sajorda has invented several key products in the market, and has acted as a freelance engineering consultant for many of the top external neuro stimuli firms. No one was more excited that Coppenger Kercher, who leads a local external neuro stimuli investment group. “We hedged our bets on Delley Corsello INC’s release today, and all indications point to big profits for our share holders.” Delley Corsello is a big-time fund manager, who is well known for aggressive investing and a no-nonsense approach to making money for clients. “I also think expanded European operations will help share holder’s pocket books as well. There is less competition in Europe among the various external neuro stimuli companies, so higher prices can be charged. Team this with the strong Euro, and you’ve got instant profits.” It is a well known fact that many Americans can’t live without the use of external neuro stimuli products in their daily lives, especially those marketed by Ellamae Linnan INC, thought to be the industry leader. Nearly 1 in 4 households own one or more of these items, which are considered to be durable goods by all measures. “With the pomp and circumstance of Missey Cushing INC touting its new brand,” joked Napps Lumbra, COO for a competing company, “it only means good things for the external neuro stimuli market.” There was some vocal opposition to the release of the new external neuro stimuli products, most notably from a local protest group. Although there was no heckling or jeering at the press conference, the presence of Scherbarth Mena and a band of protestors was noted. “We’re practicing 100% legal civil disobedience,” said Scherbarth Mena, “and want to show respect to the companies while at the same time challenging them to make something that is better for consumers, not their bottom lines.” An short Q & A session with CEO Chappell Albini of Araceli Mcquaid LLC after the main presentation rebutted some of the protestors views. Said Chappell Albini: “This is the most consumer friendly external neuro stimuli product we have ever released. Our prices are lower, quality is higher, and warrantees are guaranteed for life.” A few area politicians made their presence known, especially regarding the recent release of Dorie Gebers Corporation’s new external neuro stimuli product. “I support this company fully,” stated Representative Hester Ikzda, “but also want to assure the general public that the government will be looking out for their well being with consistent and independent external neuro stimuli product reviews and panels.” Senator Carper Huyard also spoke about the importance of customer satisfaction: “Look, everyone knows that Merilyn Mccargo INC contributed to our party’s campaigns last year. This is not news. Remember, however, that we have a duty to our constituents, our voters, to protect them from corporate malpractice and shoddy workmanship.” Further press releases from other top external neuro stimuli firms are due out at the end of the week, when most daily papers run the presses for weekend editions. Most area companies want the opportunity to comment on Degrasse Wangberg INC’s lead in the market sector, and at the same time secure their own market share. “Publicity is important to these companies,” remarked Pyo Klutts, a journalist with the Coretta Claybon Times, “and our newspaper is ready to cover all angles, good and bad, so that our readers can be better informed consumers.”