Domino is a set of small square tiles that can be arranged to form straight, curved or oblong lines. It is typically played by two people in competition, with the goal to knock over all of their opponent’s tiles. It has long been popular in many cultures, including Europe and Asia. A modern domino is usually made of a polymer, such as polystyrene or acrylic, but in the past it has also been produced from ivory and natural materials such as silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl) and bone; a dark hardwood such as ebony; a metal such as brass; or a ceramic clay.
The most common variant is a double-six set of 28 tiles, which is shuffled and forms the stock, or boneyard, from which players draw seven tiles each. The tiles are then placed on-edge in front of the players, so they can see their own but not their opponents’ tiles. The value of each tile is determined by the number of dots, or pips, inlaid or painted on it, with higher-value tiles having more pips. The pips are color-coded, with white indicating high value and black representing low.
When one domino strikes another, it causes a chain reaction that overtakes and overturns everything in its path. This is what we mean by the “domino effect.” The first domino doesn’t need to be large, just bigger than the object it knocks over. Even a tiny nudge can have tremendous impact, as demonstrated in this video from University of British Columbia physics professor Lorne Whitehead.
As an example, a person who has several good dominoes may be able to get something done that will have a positive ripple effect in their life. For instance, they might be able to make a financial plan that will help them achieve their goals. Then, if they spend time and effort on working on the plan, it can be used as an effective tool to help them succeed.
Domino was recruited by X-Force and linked up with a new incarnation of the Wild Pack, led by Cable (Nathan Summers). On a mission in El Salvador, she disabled a combat droid that was being neurologically controlled by rogue CIA agent Ekatarina Gryaznova and exploded it. She later joined Storm’s security task force on Utopia, the mutant utopia.
The company Domino’s went through a major turnaround when it was under the leadership of Dave Doyle, who replaced founder David Brandon in 2008. Doyle focused on changing the culture and making changes that would be felt by customers. He also focused on employee engagement, which helped increase sales and revenue. He implemented training programs and spoke directly with employees to hear what they wanted to see in the company. He also improved the company’s supply chain by reducing delivery times and increasing efficiency. This was a crucial part of the Domino’s turnaround and is why it continues to thrive today. Its stock prices have tripled since 2010.