Oprah setting up new 40 Million Dollar School in South Africa..why is there a conflict?
I was listening to the radio this morning and I hear that Oprah is setting up a school "Oprah' s Leadership School for Girls" and American parents have a problem with her. The problem, they say, is Oprah is spending dollars overseas when it could go to inner city schools in America. Oprah says when she visits American schools, the students just want her money for sneakers and iPods. Whereas the South Africans just wanted decent uniforms and education...I understand Oprah. What do you think? For the record, I agree with Oprah's response. I don't want any of you to lose track of my question here...
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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Its her money she can ut it where she want and the School is a Great Idea
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The line of thinking you describe in your question (not saying you think this way) shows the pure ignorance and cluelessness that many American people have about the poor conditions in other countries especially Africa. America has a public school system. We have a free education, and medical clinics. The African education system pales in comparsion to even our worst. Inner city children get tons of money donated to them, food stamps, welfare checks, all kinds of things handed too them...AND THEY DO NOT APPRECIATE IT!!!!!!! Sorry to generalize here, but I am tired of inner city America parents looking for handouts. You have a free education and don't take advantage of it. Maybe if some of them would have taken advantage of it, they would know why she would choose to built a school in Africa. I've sponsored children in both the U.S. and third world countries, and my third world children are SOOOOOOOO much more grateful because basic neccessities are hard to come by. They are extremely poor, so poor that most Americans have no clue how they live. My American poor children, instead of asking for basic neccessities, wanted things like fancy electronic games or cell phones, etc. or they end up dropping out of school, getting pregnant and what not. So I totally understand what Oprah is saying. People in third world countries, appreciate everything we take for granted. And I applaud Oprah for building a school for girls in Africa, an AIDS ravaged country. American women have more than enough opportunity to make something of themselves in this country, but many particularlly those of color (like myself), choose to squander it. Sorry, I got a little side tracked...but the reason there is conflict is because she is the richest black woman ever, and she has the power and the clout to throw around for good where ever she wants, and people in this racist country can't handle it. Go Oprah!!!!!
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I am very happy about Oprah's decision to build a school in Africa. It is about time that someone with power and money put their money to good use, instead of using it for themselves. Don't you think? I know it is none of my business to say how people should spend their money but I give Oprah props for helping children that are in serious need of help. I think I know why most students would want Oprah's money for material things, just look at how greedy their parents are being. Kids in North America at least have an opportunity to get a decent education, in today's society it is a necessity. But children in Africa don't have this opportunity, they for one don't have the financial support they would need, plus they are expected to work at a very young age to even try to be able to eat. Way to go Oprah! Way to give children hope!
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
In mature markets do liquor brewers employ marketing firms to secure the markets or they do it themselves?
In mature markets do liquor brewers employ marketing firms to secure the markets or they do it themselves?
In markets that are developed or at times developing,top beer or spirit brewers may not want to carry out the marketing activity themselves but contract a marketing company that looks for markets and seek to increase markets for a specified commision level plus a retainer.In which markets is this prevalent and what methods are used.I know beaty products houses like Givenchy have enlisted what could be called franchises to market and sell their products,this might work almost in the same manner. There is another way that the brewers of Sting ,Sminorf Spin ,Hooshi and all other siders do it.They enlist the services of a number of influential students on campus ,say Wits or UCT in South Africa.These students are given a certain allocation of drinkage a week or special allocation for on campus parties.By the way what is this marketing method called?
Beer, Wine & Spirits - 2 Answers
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It depends on the producer and what type of alcoholic product (i.e. wines are typically marketed by the importer/distributor). Large well established, high volume brands like Johnny Walker whiskey are represented worldwide by a marketing/brand management company called Diagio. Diagio markets several well known brands worldwide, including Guinness. Hope this helps.
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Mostly this is made by joint ventures with local companies or representation offices, but in each case there is a total collaboration of the producer or owner of the brand and the distributor and marketing executor that sometimes can be within the distributor or as an external and independent office.
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Monday, January 7, 2013
Will you be atending the 2010 World Cup In South Africa? Will you be interested in visiting cultural museums?
Will you be atending the 2010 World Cup In South Africa? Will you be interested in visiting cultural museums?
Im a student currently doing an ad. for advertising school. We need to create an ad for the District 6http://www.districtsix.co.za/frames.htm Would you be interested in visiting a musuem of cultural history while attending the world cup? and how Important or interesting would that be to you? The museum is about forced removals which happend during apartheid. What would your veiw be on going to this museum and what would you hope to get out of it? Some information on your demographics would be a great help as well. (age, sex, origin etc.) This will help me heaps...Thnx Okay if you where tho what would your atitude be to going to these sort of musuems or would it be striclty football and partying?
FIFA World Cup(TM) - 2 Answers
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Not enough green paper with dead presidents on to go to there. Bud will folow it on TV
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I don't have enough money to go but if I did I'd definitly go and also I'd definitly take my husband whose biggest wish would come true. And we'd love to go to such a museum and others. It's the opportunity of a lifetime. We'd love to get to know the country and its heritage. Love anthropology and sociology , both of us, so we'd get a kick out of it. Female , 28 , caucasian
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Im a student currently doing an ad. for advertising school. We need to create an ad for the District 6http://www.districtsix.co.za/frames.htm Would you be interested in visiting a musuem of cultural history while attending the world cup? and how Important or interesting would that be to you? The museum is about forced removals which happend during apartheid. What would your veiw be on going to this museum and what would you hope to get out of it? Some information on your demographics would be a great help as well. (age, sex, origin etc.) This will help me heaps...Thnx Okay if you where tho what would your atitude be to going to these sort of musuems or would it be striclty football and partying?
FIFA World Cup(TM) - 2 Answers
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Not enough green paper with dead presidents on to go to there. Bud will folow it on TV
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I don't have enough money to go but if I did I'd definitly go and also I'd definitly take my husband whose biggest wish would come true. And we'd love to go to such a museum and others. It's the opportunity of a lifetime. We'd love to get to know the country and its heritage. Love anthropology and sociology , both of us, so we'd get a kick out of it. Female , 28 , caucasian
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Should I become an International student?
Should I become an International student?
I am from South Africa and have been accepted to LSU (I know it's no Harvard). Is it worth it spending 15k a year for undergraduate studies or should I study here in a worse school than LSU. I can afford it, but barely
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I studied for a year in the USA on my undergrad and its a fun time but like you are aware you end up paying for it, i m in debt because of that year, for me its toss up between if you want to be in debt after you graduate or you want the life experience and something to put on your CV/ resume. I had a great time and it was an experience i ll never forget, after all not many people get to study abroad, on the other hand getting visas and being away from home where you can relate to almost nobody is hard, you will feel very alone if you don't get lucky and get good room mates. On another note i ve known a few people who went to LSU and hated it, in fact, not trying to put you off it just telling you what my ex room mate and ex girlfriend told me. In the end you just have to weight up what i just told you and make a decision.
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