[walwyn]

Let this be a warning:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology reported that "the Box," the official government standard for conventional thinking, is missing from its suburban Washington headquarters. "This could have a devastating impact on businesses who claim they think outside of the box. Without it they have no verification," said a spokesperson for the agency.

Security guards at the facility have not determined how the irreplaceable item was stolen though they did conclude it was through unconventional means. "I'm ruined if they don't locate the box. All my clients hired me because I assured them my approaches were far beyond its boundaries. Without government certification for thinking outside of the box I'm just like anyone else looking for a gimmick to get work," said a business consultant who specializes in startup companies.

An FBI agent assigned to the case indicated he intends to search eBay for the missing government property.