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# Record Name Group  Category Subcategory BOGUS BUSINESS BUREAU 1 American College Network BBB Video TV Stations American College Network TV station that reports on the Wyatt-Hayes public relations firm scandal. 2 The Book of Ages BBB Literature Books-Reference The Book of Ages Theoretical document, the chronicle that records every event, past and future. 3 A Boy's Guide to Nomenclature BBB Literature Textbooks A Boy's Guide to Nomenclature Robert and Lionel's textbook at Shelton. 4 Dermatology BBB Technology Software Dermatology Computer virus created by the SemioTech Warriors activist group, that infects video servers, altering broadcasts so that faces and bodies exhibit conditions such as acne and varicose veins. 5 Dr. Clausen BBB Healthcare Therapy Dr. Clausen Government psychologist that administers a variety of situational tests to Leon. 6 Dr. Hooper BBB Healthcare Doctors Dr. Hooper Leon's doctor. 7 Dr. Sedgwick's Polarizing Tablets BBB Products Medicine Dr. Sedgwick's Polarizing Tablets Medicine / snake oil. Salesman: "I see your health amulet failed you, Sir. Your remedy lies in the curative powers of magnetism, concentrated in Dr. Sedgwick's Polarizing Tablets." 8 Dr. Shea BBB Healthcare Doctors Dr. Shea Neurologist in chief, one of Leon's doctors. 9 EduNews BBB Video TV-News EduNews News program that reports on various calliagnosia-related stories and issues. 10 The History of Ideas BBB Education Classes The History of Ideas Class that Tamara Lyons takes, in which her T.A. Anton explains how a lot of words we use to describe an attractive person used to be words for magic, like the word charm that originally meant a magic spell. 11 Hormone K BBB Products Medicine Hormone K Experimental drug therapy Leon receives following his accident, that increases his intelligence. 12 Joseph Weingartner BBB Healthcare Doctors Joseph Weingartner Doctor interviewed for the documentary on calliagnosia that wouldn't choose to adopt because he sees patients. 13 Looking Glass BBB Technology Electronics Looking Glass Alien communication device used to work with the heptapods. 14 Lucas Security Systems BBB Services Security Services Lucas Security Systems Leon hacks into Lucas Security Systems, the company that sells hand print locks to Pennsylvania Courier, as part of his plan to steal another ampule of Hormone K. 15 Maxwell College BBB Education Colleges Maxwell College College where one student being interviewed for the documentary on calliagnosia has chosen to be ugly, going so far as having her nose removed. 16 Metal Eyes BBB Video Movies-misc Metal Eyes Leon passes on his friend's invitation to see a movie called Metal Eyes in order to catch the last performance of a one-woman show at the Hanning Playhouse called Simplectic, which is a monologue in verse. 17 Natural Philosophy BBB Education Classes Natural Philosophy Class Robert and Lionel attended at Shelton. 18 Neurostat BBB Products Medicine Neurostat Programmable pharmaceutical product used to induce calliagnosia, a condition that prevents judgement of one's degree of beauty. 19 Northrop College BBB Education Colleges Northrop College College that Tamara Lyon's boyfriend Garrett attends. 20 Pembleton University BBB Education Universities Pembleton University College where the induction of calliagnosia, a condition that prevents judgement of one's degree of beauty, is being hotly debated. 21 Pennsylvania Courier BBB Services Shipping and Storage Pennsylvania Courier Leon hacks into Lucas Security Systems, the company that sells hand print locks to Pennsylvania Courier, as part of his plan to steal another ampule of Hormone K. 22 Purina Bunny Chow BBB Pets Pet Products Purina Bunny Chow Product made by real life company Purina that Louise mentions in her example of a sentence with multiple meanings: The rabbit is ready to eat. 23 Rico Holographics BBB Services Advertising and Marketing Rico Holographics Leon's freelance business. 24 Saybrook High School BBB Education High Schools Saybrook High School Private school that requires all students to be induced with calliagnosia, a condition that prevents judgement of one's degree of beauty. 25 Shelton BBB Education Primary Schools Shelton Robert and Lionel's school. 26 Simplectic BBB Performing Arts Theater Productions Simplectic Leon passes on his friend's invitation to see a movie called Metal Eyes in order to catch the last performance of a one-woman show at the Hanning Playhouse called Simplectic, which is a monologue in verse. 27 Sorensen Pharmaceutical BBB Companies Pharmaceutical Companies Sorensen Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical company that submitted application to FDA for the investigational new drug Hormone K, research into synthetic hormones that encourage neuron regeneration in the central nervous system. 28 Visage BBB Technology Software Visage Software that allows you to look at people through your specs and see what they'd look like with cosmetic surgery. 29 Waterston College BBB Education Colleges Waterston College College where one student being interviewed for the documentary on calliagnosia compares the condition to permanent beer goggles. 30 Wyatt Hayes BBB Services Advertising and Marketing Wyatt Hayes Public relations firm that paid students to dissuade classmates from voting for the induction of calliagnosia. MAKE BELIEVE MAP 31 Beaumont Street Map Transit Routes Streets Beaumont Street Street where Louise Banks lived when her daughter was growing up. 32 Ellis Avenue Map Transit Routes Streets-Avenues Ellis Avenue Street where Louise Banks lived when her daughter was conceived. 33 Hanning Playhouse Map Structures Event Venues Hanning Playhouse Leon passes on his friend's invitation to see a movie called Metal Eyes in order to catch the last performance of a one-woman show at the Hanning Playhouse called Simplectic, which is a monologue in verse. OTHER 34 Calliagnosia Other Medical Conditions Conditions Calliagnosia A condition that prevents judgement of one's degree of beauty. 35 Devil May Care Other Sports Racehorses Devil May Care Theoretical racehorse, mentioned during Louise Bank's discussion of the Book of Ages. 36 NeoMind Buddhists Other Organizations Religious Organizations NeoMind Buddhists Sect that sees calliagnosia as a step toward enlightened thought, because it eliminates one's perception of illusory distinctions, the only calli supporters who can credibly claim they're not influenced by monotheism. NeoMind Buddhists are open to broad use of neurostat as an aid to meditation. 37 Untitled Other Themes Shield, The #c76a29 #f09b62 #000000

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