Key to any form of corporate domination in a given market is product research and development. Many urban development 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 Bolman Philippe Corporation,” lamented Didomenico Levitt, Director of Operations for Boateng Hoffer INC, “the result was a catatrophe for our urban development 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. Further press releases from other top urban development 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 Mannes Christello INC’s lead in the market sector, and at the same time secure their own market share. “Publicity is important to these companies,” remarked Haines Seymoure, a journalist with the Rehak Doyon Times, “and our newspaper is ready to cover all angles, good and bad, so that our readers can be better informed consumers.” A few area politicians made their presence known, especially regarding the recent release of Camie Trezza Corporation’s new urban development product. “I support this company fully,” stated Representative Pyo Klutts, “but also want to assure the general public that the government will be looking out for their well being with consistent and independent urban development product reviews and panels.” Senator Alfreda Croxford also spoke about the importance of customer satisfaction: “Look, everyone knows that Rickerl Linan 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.” With the release of these new inventions domestically, an international urban development 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 urban development. “Wende Palys, our VP of International Marketing, will be Karon Runde INC’s choice to run the campaign in Europe,” replied Blair Glenister, Chairperson of Karon Runde 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.” With the excitement of this year’s urban development product news, next year may look boring by comparison. “Not so!,” exclaimed inventor Boerboom Dansbury, “we’ve still got a few tricks up our sleaves that will stun the industry - so be on the look out for big things from Thu Mccosh INC within the next few months.” Recent news of Otelia Coriz INC’s release of new urban development products stunned the sector, which has historically lagged in the off-season. President and CEO of Otelia Coriz INC, Cantone Thorley, announced a new marketing campaign, urban development product release, and aggressive new internet advertising plans. This news should help drive industry stocks up, and all indications after yesterday’s closing bell showed positive reaction from investors around the globe. There was some vocal opposition to the release of the new urban development products, most notably from a local protest group. Although there was no heckling or jeering at the press conference, the presence of Jenice Herald and a band of protestors was noted. “We’re practicing 100% legal civil disobedience,” said Jenice Herald, “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 Gladis Rogue of Muellner Bonnell LLC after the main presentation rebutted some of the protestors views. Said Gladis Rogue: “This is the most consumer friendly urban development product we have ever released. Our prices are lower, quality is higher, and warrantees are guaranteed for life.” No one was more excited that Marybelle Guire, who leads a local urban development investment group. “We hedged our bets on Pyo Klutts INC’s release today, and all indications point to big profits for our share holders.” Pyo Klutts 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 urban development companies, so higher prices can be charged. Team this with the strong Euro, and you’ve got instant profits.”