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Dear William,

"I'm putting you on our special self-mentoring program. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to yourself."

-The Boss

What would DILBERT want in a cubicle?
Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip, partnered with IDEO, the firm that designed the Palm V, the first Apple computer mouse, the original laptop computer and Crest's Neat Squeeze stand-up toothpaste tube, to create the ultimate cubicle. The "kit of parts" allows employees to customize their workspaces according to their needs.

Along with practical solutions for common work necessities like storage, counter space, etc. the design includes a hammock, an aquarium, a floor cooler, rotating floor modules, a Wall Flower fold- down chair, a coat hanger and locker, and a motorized shoe polisher.

Other features include:

Boss Monitor - An icon that, when pressed, lets you see the boss's office door in order to keep tabs on his activities, moods, etc.
Pink Gerber Daisy- "Wilts" when cubicle is empty and springs up when a person enters the space.
Trash can - Vibrates (as if tickled), and speaks and/or giggles when trash is placed in bin.
Self-timing Guest Seat - A micro-switch that, when triggered by the seat being unfolded, will set off a timing circuit, which will then dial the extension of the phone in the workspace. This provides the inhabitant with an excuse to get rid of the guest.

As office space goes, this is one sweet suite! Click below for an interactive tour and if you're highly frustrated with your cubicle, be sure to contact CSI for practical solutions and workplace necessities.

Tayco showroom
You're invited!
For more than 25 years, Tayco has been exceeding expectations. This year will be no different. Tayco is starting from scratch with an all new showroom that will be completed just in time for NeoCon. As you can see, construction of their new Chicago Merchandise Mart showroom is well underway. If it looks a little rough, don’t worry. The space will be totally transformed in time for the grand opening on June 12th - and you're invited!

Please join us the evening of Monday, June 12, 2006 at the new Tayco showroom in the Merchandise Mart and celebrate with us to live music. There will be plenty of refreshments and new ideas to share.

Greener Fields Collection
The Greener Fields Collection, designed for HBF Textiles by Marilyn Geller, is the latest addition to HBF’s sustainable textile offering. This collection uses the most environmentally sound materials currently available for contract textiles and thus becomes a part of HBF Textiles Environmental Initiatives Program. Color coordinated over 47 sku's, the collection is comprised of four distinctive patterns: Heartfelt, Sheepish, Straight Forward and Warm & Fuzzy.

The Greener Fields Collection offers the opportunity to meet a very broad range of client needs. It's serious and fun, textured and patterned but always high performance and sustainable.

NeoCon World's Trade Fair
As the single most important industry event of the year for commercial interiors and the built environment, NeoCon has evolved into more than a trade show and conference. It is the annual platform for simply the best in commercial interior design and is an essential tool for your business!

All the best,

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Bill Meyer
Contract Specialities, Inc. (CSI)

phone: 954-389-1295

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