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# Record Name Group  Category Subcategory BOGUS BUSINESS BUREAU 1 Allberg's BBB Retail Stores-misc Allberg's One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 2 Andre's Self Serve Gas Bar BBB Retail Gas Stations Andre's Self Serve Gas Bar After watching his Bronswik television set, Tao Tushette buys 47 gallons of super at Andre's Self Serve Gas Bar, even though his tank only holds 12. 3 Berg & Berg BBB Retail Stores-misc Berg & Berg One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 4 Berg's 5-10-15 BBB Retail Stores-misc Berg's 5-10-15 One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 5 Bratberg Fabrics BBB Retail Stores-misc Bratberg Fabrics Company implicated in the Bronswik Affair, who recorded a staggering 1964 profit of 953% - it's best year ever. 6 Bronswik Enterprises BBB Companies Enterprises Bronswik Enterprises Company that manufactured and distributed Bronswik television sets. 7 Bronswik Television Set BBB Technology Audiovisual Devices Bronswik Television Set Television set manufactured and distributed by Bronswik Enterprises, containing the manipuload, Bronswik television sets contain a hidden element known as the manipuload, a highly sophisticated masterpiece of electronic design that causes a normal individual to display bizarre and irrational behavior. 8 Capri Tires BBB Retail Arts and Crafts Stores Capri Tires After watching his Bronswik television set, Sam Brisket buys 28 tires from Capri Tires, even though he has no car. 9 Cashberg Discount Stores BBB Retail Stores-misc Cashberg Discount Stores One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 10 Cathy's Corner Handy Store BBB Retail Stores-misc Cathy's Corner Handy Store Store where Sam Brisket bought his morning paper for more than twenty years, and then waited patiently nearby for his bus. 11 D.W. Noseberg & Son BBB Retail Stores-misc D.W. Noseberg & Son One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 12 Dora Salad Oil BBB Food Condiments Dora Salad Oil After watching her Bronswik television set, Edna Petty buys 22 bottles of Dora Salad Oil. When her bag bursts, the bottles plunge two floors down to the ground beneath. 13 ECK Industries BBB Companies Industries ECK Industries The government subsidizes ECK Industries, commissioning them to produce and distribute Professor Berkle's latest invention - View Specs, anti-manipulotic glasses. 14 Empire Pictures BBB Companies Film Production Companies Empire Pictures Footage of Professor Van Bruegen, inventor of the television and later, the manipuload, provided by Empire Pictures' Real News newsreel. 15 Fishberg Bros. BBB Retail Stores-misc Fishberg Bros. One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 16 FT62 Excessolid BBB Technology Electronics FT62 Excessolid One of the most advanced instruments available to modern science, utilized when the National Institute of Excessological Studies starts examining the mysterious epidemic's first group of victims in September 1964. 17 Gainsberg Bargain Stores BBB Retail Discount Stores Gainsberg Bargain Stores Discount store. One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 18 Grossberg & Plattsberg BBB Retail Stores-misc Grossberg & Plattsberg One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 19 I.C.U. Promotions BBB Companies Film Production Companies I.C.U. Promotions Affiliated enterprise of the Iconaki Corporation, implicated in the Bronswik Affair. 20 Iconaki International BBB Companies Companies-misc Iconaki International Company implicated in the Bronswik Affair. 21 Justin BBB Beverage Products Alcohol Justin Alcohol product involved in the Brunswick Affair. 22 Kajberg Ltd. BBB Retail Stores-misc Kajberg Ltd. One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 23 KK BBB Food Candy KK Candy bar involved in the Brunswick Affair. 24 Litberg's BBB Retail Stores-misc Litberg's One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 25 The Manipuload BBB Technology Audiovisual Devices The Manipuload Bronswik television sets contained a hidden element known as the manipuload, a highly sophisticated masterpiece of electronic design that emits electromagnetic waves carrying a positive manipulotic charge known as Kwong particles, which exert a powerful effect on the moderation region of the brain's occipital lobe, exposure to which causes a normal individual to display bizarre and irrational behavior. 26 Mister Kouf BBB Pets Pet Products Mister Kouf After watching her Bronswik television set, Jenny Barker buys 6 dozen cans of Mister Kouf dog food, even though she has no dog. 27 Multi Products International BBB Companies Industries Multi Products International Makers of several products implicated in the Bronswik Affair, including Mister Kouf dog food, Zuk laundry detergent and Dora salad oil - accused of engaging with I.C.U. Promotions to boost their sales. 28 The National Institute of Excessological... BBB Research Institutes Institutes The National Institute of Excessological Studies Abbreviated N.C.E.S. - the institute that starts examining the mysterious epidemic's first group of victims in September 1964. 29 Nesberg & Sons LTD. BBB Retail Stores-misc Nesberg & Sons LTD. One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 30 Newberg's Cosmetics BBB Retail Stores-misc Newberg's Cosmetics One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 31 Obeba BBB Personal Care Perfumes Obeba Cologne product involved in the Brunswick Affair. 32 Pedro Coffee BBB Beverage Products Coffee Pedro Coffee Coffee product involved in the Brunswick Affair. 33 Pittsberg's Dept. Stores BBB Retail Department Stores Pittsberg's Dept. Stores Department store. One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 34 Real News BBB Video TV-News Shows Real News Footage of Professor Van Bruegen, inventor of the television and later, the manipuload, provided by Empire Pictures' Real News newsreel. 35 Redberg's BBB Retail Stores-misc Redberg's One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 36 Reitberg Varieties BBB Retail Stores-misc Reitberg Varieties One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 37 Roseberg Hardware BBB Retail Hardware Stores Roseberg Hardware Hardware store. One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 38 Smatzberg & Swatzberg BBB Retail Stores-misc Smatzberg & Swatzberg One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 39 The System BBB Video Movies-misc The System I.C.U. Promotions film screened by the Iconaki Corporation whistleblower. 40 Televix BBB Companies Industries Televix Company manufacturing the anti-manipulotic glasses known as View Specs, designed by ECK Industries. 41 Test X BBB Companies Industries Test X Company manufacturing the anti-manipulotic glasses known as View Specs, designed by ECK Industries. 42 Throat-Eze Cough Syrup BBB Products Medicine Throat-Eze Cough Syrup Burt Dobbs buys dozens and dozens of bottles of Throat-Eze cough syrup, becoming addicted to the stuff. 43 Trickberg Cash & Carry BBB Retail Stores-misc Trickberg Cash & Carry One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 44 View Specs BBB Apparel Clothing Products View Specs The government subsidizes ECK Industries, commissioning them to produce and distribute Professor Berkle's latest invention - View Specs, anti-manipulotic glasses. 45 Weinberg Drugstores BBB Retail Drugstores Weinberg Drugstores Drugstore. One of the fine stores selling the anti-manipulotic glasses designed by ECK Industries known as View Specs. 46 Wonder Wonder Bakery BBB Food Bakeries Wonder Wonder Bakery Bakery products involved in the Brunswick Affair. 47 WWR Enterprises BBB Companies Enterprises WWR Enterprises Company implicated in the Bronswik Affair. 48 Zison BBB Personal Care Perfumes Zison Perfume product involved in the Brunswick Affair. 49 Zuk Laundry Detergent BBB Maintenance Cleaning Products Zuk Laundry Detergent After watching her Bronswik television set, Bernice Hemingway puts 18 jumbo size boxes of Zuk laundry detergent into her washer at one time, causing quite the mess. FICTITIOUS TIMELINE 50 July 2, 1960 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events July 2, 1960 Professor Pierre Van Bruegen finishes working on the delicate electronic device that would become known as the manipuload, which he believed had been intended for therapeutic use only. 51 July 12, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events July 12, 1964 After watching her Bronswik television set, Edna Petty buys 22 bottles of Dora Salad Oil. When her bag bursts, the bottles plunge two floors down to the ground beneath. This event is considered the official beginning of the Bronswik Affair. 52 August 1, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events August 1, 1964 After watching his Bronswik television set, Sam Brisket buys 28 tires from Capri Tires, even though he has no car. 53 September 4, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events September 4, 1964 The National Institute of Excessological Studies starts examining the mysterious epidemic's first group of victims. 54 October 22, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events October 22, 1964 After watching her Bronswik television set, Bernice Hemingway puts 18 jumbo size boxes of Zuk laundry detergent into her washer at one time, causing quite the mess. 55 October 25, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events October 25, 1964 After watching his Bronswik television set, Tao Tushette buys 47 gallons of super at Andre's Self Serve Gas Bar, even though his tank only holds 12. 56 November 16, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events November 16, 1964 Investigation of Bronswik television set begins. 57 November 27, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events November 27, 1964 Nobel prize winning electronics expert Edwin C. Kwong begins his own analysis of the Bronswik television set. Where his colleagues failed, he succeeds, discovering the manipuload device, a highly sophisticated masterpiece of electronic design that causes a normal individual to display bizarre and irrational behavior. 58 December 3, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events December 3, 1964 The powerful international Iconaki Corporation is implicated in the Bronswik Affair publicly for the first time. 59 December 24, 1964 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events December 24, 1964 Violent demonstrations break out in several shopping centers on Christmas Eve. There are many arrests. Hundreds are injured. 60 January 1, 1965 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events January 1, 1965 After finding out the truth about how his manipuload device was really being used, Professor Pierre Van Bruegen writes a confession letter to his dog Fido, implicated the Iconaki Corporation in the Bronswik Affair, before taking his own life. 61 January 2, 1965 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events January 2, 1965 Newspapers announce the sudden death of world famous scientist Professor Pierre Van Bruegen, after he takes his own life. 62 January 28, 1965 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events January 28, 1965 A noisy campaign is mounted against Bronswik by a league of fanatics. Madness reigns. Hundred of Bronswik television sets are destroyed each day, along with some normal ones. 63 February 12, 1965 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events February 12, 1965 The government orders a special cabinet meeting to deal with the Bronswik Affair. A solution must be found. Emergency measures are quickly adopted. 64 February 16, 1965 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events February 16, 1965 The 37th regiment of the National Guard is mobilized. The troops are given special training on searching out and destroying the manipuload devices. 65 April 1, 1965 Dates 20th Century: 60s Events April 1, 1965 The file on the Bronswik Affair is officially closed. MAKE BELIEVE MAP 66 Edison Street Map Transit Routes Streets Edison Street Address of Professor Van Bruegen, inventor of the television, and later, the manipuload, a highly sophisticated masterpiece of electronic design that causes a normal individual to display bizarre and irrational behavior. OTHER 67 Manipuload Other Themes Dark Shadows #000000 #9189b0 #9189b0 68 Professor Pierre Van Bruegen's dog's nam... Other Trivia Name Game-Animals Professor Pierre Van Bruegen's dog's name. Rex Spot Fido

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