1 Primary Metaphor. 2  A basic, intuitively understood metaphor--such as KNOWING IS SEEING or TIME IS MOTION--that may be combined with other primary metaphors to produce complex metaphors. 3  Root Metaphor. 4  An image, narrative, or fact that shapes an individual's perception of the world and interpretation of reality.
Who developed Picasa? Picasa was originally created by the California based photography company Picasa. Picasa was owned by Lars Perkins, who currently works as a general manager for Google. Picasa is currently owned by Google. Before Google took over Picasa, it was sold for $29.
Avis has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty. Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world. Quick History. Founded in 1946 by Warren Avis (who sold his interest in 1954), Avis was the first company to rent cars from airport locations.