Sonic the Hedgehog, also known as the Blue Blur by his hardcore fans is nothing less than a household name, with more than 10 million game copies sold around the world. Early development of the character was greatly credited to artist Naoto Oshima and head designer Hirokazu Yasuhara. Sonic the Hedgehog was a type of character developed by Sega to generate revenues. Not only that, it was primarily designed to replace Segas old mascot Alex Kidd and to rival Nintendos mascot Mario.

Naoto Oshima based his character on a real live hedgehog. Sonic is mostly covered by blue fur. He wears a pair of red shoes in which it allows him to run faster than the speed of sound. He can curl up into a small ball and attack enemies by pouncing them over the head. Sources from the companys game character design, describes Sonic as a character compared to as the wind and a wanderer who loves to travel different places. Sonic loves freedom and does not want to be beaten around. He likes to travel fast and likes to explore around new places. As much as he loves to travel fast, he is a bit impatient to slower moving objects. He is easy going, loyal and honest to his closest friends. In times of great turmoil, he is there to help anyone who needs his aid.

Sonics first game was released in 1991 on the platform game entitled Sonic the Hedgehog sometimes called as Sonic 1. His first game had him racing down in roller coaster tracks and collecting gold rings in the process. The game play is simple. The player controls Sonic as he races down the tracks. In order for Sonic to overcome the obstacle, the player needs to provide a strong boost in order for Sonic to traverse the track loops prepared for him. Gold rings are spread across the tracks for the player to collect as much to gain him a few extra lives. The tracks may be filled with booby traps like spikes and flame cannons to prevent Sonic from progressing. Just like any other games in the market, it has that winning formula where you battle level bosses to further progress in the game.

As Segas mascot, Sonic was undeniably the easiest character recognizable. Segas new mascot was the key reasons for the companys success during the console of wars of that era. Sonics success lead him in many firsts in the industry. Sonic was the first video game character to be seen in the Rose Parade. He was also the first three characters to be included in the inaugural Walk of Game in 2005.Sonics can be seen all throughout the globe. As Segas mascot an iconic character it has been a symbol of the companys success all throughout the year. Numerous team sponsorship made by Sega can be seen in football jerseys. Also in 2004 Segas Sonic the Hedgehog won in the Golden Joy Stick Award as for the ultimate character of the year.

The first ever wedding ceremony to take place in Vegas dates right back to the 1900s. For all young lovers wanting to tie the knot it only takes a couple of hours for your unity certificate to be stamped, once this is done you leave the chapel as a married couple to venture forth onto the streets of the worlds most glitzy neon city of lights for marriage celebrations. Hearsay has it Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) was the first name of fame to get married in fabulous Vegas thus putting this city on the map as the most popular wedding destination for couples who want to take the plunge in style.

Five reasons why getting married in the Entertainment Capital of the World will make your day extra special…

1. Last hours of freedom as a (Singleton) in Vegas will prove to be a wonderful experience

Travel early before your set wedding date, this will give you time to enjoy the wonders of Las Vegas nicknamed Sin City by most singletons who make the most of their last few hours of freedom before getting hitched. A night out on the strip is a must guaranteed to leave you mentally scarred with memories beyond your wildest dreams There is so much going on here for both sexes, exciting shows/pampering parlours and gambling if this is your pleasure pastime.

2. Marry fast and easy

Now that you are prepared to take the plunge and get married to your loved one then what you need is a marriage licence and a valid form of identification, this can be your social security number along with a measly pittance sum of $55. This is all that is required to get married in Vegas. Whatever your preference you can call upon the king himself Elvis, priest or Commissioner to conduct your wedding service.

3. Marry in Style

Whether your Wedding party consists of 2 or 200 people Vegas can and will accommodate. Many wedding chapels offer variety packages, ranging from simple to grand. Readily available are flowers rings and witnesses. Impulse decisions for wedlock are catered for. If your guest list attendance is for 200 guests do not fret they are in a city famed for amusement where they will be entertained 24/7.

4. Amble and Gamble on Your Honeymoon

Unfortunately it has been known that many couples marriage are over before their honeymoon due to long flights ahead to consummate the marriage. No need to worry about that in Las Vegas, on leaving the chapel hence your honey moon begins. Amble along the strip and take in all the offerings, colourful water fountain displays luxurious hotels in abundance with bridal suites fit for a queen.

5. Settle in Las Vegas

Approx 2,000,000 Americans reside in Las Vegas. The infrastructure to combat hardy weather conditions was carefully put into force here. If undecided where to settle down after the marriage why not check out if the Entertainment city is for you and your partner

Breath taking scenery is an additional bonus to the gambling scene of Las Vegas. Besides the glimmer and shimmer from over a million light bulbs: you can visit Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead or the Valley of Fire which are just a few sights guaranteed to take you’re your breath away as it has for millions of others.

Why choose Nevada for raising a family? Why not, Nevada is home to some of the best schools in the United States, take Clark County’s Green Valley High which has been recognized as one of the top 10 high schools in the US.

To get married and start a new life in Las Vegas is a dream come true for couples, well go live your dream. What do the Americans say? It’s just AWESOME Viva Las Vegas.

Weddings plans left in the hands of the proffessionals will guarantee you a stress free day leaving you to enjoy the best day of your life. An fabulous site for all wedding requirements can be found http://www.your-wedding-planning-help.com

Did Procter & Gamble have a succession plan when named Robert A. McDonald as its new CEO in July 2009.

A.G. Lafley took over as CEO of P&G in June 2000, and McDonald has been working side by side with Lafley ever since. As a matter of fact, Lafley was the one who put Organization 2005 into action. It was a long-range project that that transformed P&G from a $38 billion company to a $70 billion company by 2005. Lafley handed that $78 billion company over to McDonald this year.

So besides the organization’s architectural design, how does P&G implement its succession plan? According to an article in Fortune magazine, P&G has a two-page General Manager Performance Scorecard that’s reviewed every six months: one page for the financial performance, the other page for leadership capability performance. P&G keeps a running chart of 35 to 40 potential candidates for various jobs. The company puts them on different assignments to groom them. It puts them in front of the board to present. When the time is right, a few of them will rise. This is a great “build within” system rather than “buy” talent from outside.

When it comes to privately held business, from small to mid-size firms, very few do this type of succession plan. The entrepreneur or owner of the company doesn’t think about succession until she hits certain triggers. Five common triggers are:

1) Health problems
2) Emotional and physical drain from owning the business. She might lose the fire in her belly, feel bored or be unwilling to fight another economic cycle.
3) A family situation, such as a spouse’s pressure to retire, divorce, or belief by children or employees that the owner is too old-fashioned.
4) Lack of capital to take the company to the next level, or the owner feels like she’s hit a wall.
5) Competition or the company has been struggling

P&G’s proactive plan for succession does not come cheap. It takes 10-plus years and a corporate culture to achieve it. However, those who promote someone without a proper succession plan often pay a big price down the road.

During a recent regional meeting of the Women Presidents’ Organization, I learned about the” top grading” method of hiring the right person for the right role. As Bradford Smart writes in his book, Topgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching and Keeping the Best People, “Simply put, topgrading is the practice of packing the team with A players and clearing out the C players.” Again, this is an upfront investment for the owner.

We all know that people are the ultimate asset we have in our business. Your company value is directly tied to the professional key management team–not including you, the owner. We all have to work ourselves out of the “boss” job and give ourselves a promotion to chairman of the board of our company. That way you can truly be an architect of your company to create value that you ultimately will receive when you’re ready.

Many companies will hire consultants for interim key positions such as vice president of marketing, vice president of sales or even CEO. Your future buyers want to know that you have a solid professional key management team in place to run the company–one that can consistently produce predictable profits for the buyers. The buyer could be your son or daughter, your employees, an outside third party or even a synergized competitor. You’ll need to demonstrate that your company can run without you, the owner.

This takes time to plan and implement. Don’t walk alone. Ask for help. You can leverage the time you have now to build a great professional management team. It will be worth the investment and will position you and your company differently in the marketplace.

P&G is a 172-year-old company; it hasn’t survived by accident, and it doesn’t thrive without carefully implementing the right organizational architecture and expansion plans. The management team you build with a proper succession plan for each of the key positions will ultimately increase the value of your company. P&G’s stock continues to climb since the new CEO took office in July. You, too, need to craft the future carefully to capture the value you ultimately will receive.