Carlos Cordon, IMD Business School and Arturo Bris, IMD Business School This is an article from Head to Head, a series in which academics from different disciplines chew over current debates. Let us know what else you’d like covered – all questions are welcome. Details of how to contact us are at the end of the article. Arturo Bris: Have you ever watched footage from the early 1980s of people trying to explain the internet? They’re sceptical and confused and have no idea how to say “@”, which is comical given what we now take for granted. But that’s where…
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Reading 1 Is 55:10-11 Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down And do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, Giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; It shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it. Verse Before the Gospel Mt 4:4b One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the…
Dion Forster, Stellenbosch University South Africans – like millions of people across the world – are seriously susceptible to religious abuse. The local media has once again been abuzz with a litany of shocking stories about manipulation, abuse and fraud by pastors. The latest one, a fake “resurrection” made headlines around the world. A video of Pastor Alph Lukau “raising” a man from the dead went viral and even sparked the #ResurrectionChallenge. Why do South Africans fall for these religious snakeskin oil salesmen (and women)? One possible reason is that faith continues to play a very significant role in South…
Rats are cars with four legs and a tail I call loot, Rats are cars found everywhere. The cars I have seen rest in garages but rats hide in holes. Rats wag their tail to show their greed, to show their breed. Rats run everywhere to reach nowhere. Rats hide treasures where measures lag, They hide booties where armies lag, Holes are tears for rats, pains for rats, scars for rats. Holes are wounds for rats. Rats run everywhere and never get Anywhere, They eat everything and never feed on Anything, They dig everything and never did excavate Anything, Rats…
Holy Humour A first in heaven At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave assigned them their rooms. “Pastor, here are the keys to one of our nicest efficiency units. And you, Mr Congressman, the keys to our finest penthouse suite.” “This is unfair!” the minister complained. “Listen,” St. Peter said, “ministers are a dime a dozen up here, but this the first congressman we’ve ever seen.” Sunday Quote “If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss Bank.”— Woody Allen Actual Announcements from Church…
… Continued from Chapter Twenty Three. For a brief second, I’d pictured us standing chest to chest with his hands firmly wrapped around my waist close enough to feel each other’s breathe but I quickly snapped out of the daydream. “Ebbie come and sit I want to talk to you.” He said, holding my hand as he led me to the edge of the bed and gestured for me to sit, and I did. He sat right next to me with quite a sober look for someone who had been drinking. “Lekan is everything okay? Is something wrong?” I asked.…
Earlier this week, popular Nigerian singer MC Galaxy came under heavy backlash for an Instagram live video involving a girl going naked online. In the Instagram video which went viral, the singer can be heard egging the lady on to reveal more body parts causing a stir amongst his industry peers and Nigerians in general. In a lengthy Instagram post by Toyin Abraham, the actress expressed disbelief and disgust at Galaxy’s actions and implored him to take a cue from the likes of those who use their platforms to uplift women. View this post on Instagram Dear MC…
Peter Coe, Aston University It has given a voice to a generation, and helped unite people and communities far and wide. But social media is not always used as a force for good. In recent years, the misuse of social media has resulted in children and young people becoming both the perpetrators and victims of crime. As can been seen in the recent case of Felix Alexander – a teenager who took his own life after being bullied online. Cyber-bullying is not, currently, a specific crime. But depending on the circumstances, and the age of the defendant, it can potentially…
Sophie Medlin, King’s College London It’s the start of a new year and there is no doubt that 2019 will be as saturated with nutritional nonsense as 2018. From appetite suppressant lollypops to activated charcoal, the wellness industry was worth $4.2 trillion in 2017 and this figure is set to keep rising. With this in mind, the start of the year seems like a good time to round up the latest health research – to give you a better understanding of the best things to do to support your health in 2019 that are based on evidence. 1. Eat more…
Carol Emslie, Glasgow Caledonian University International Women’s Day on March 8 celebrates women’s achievements across the world and calls for action to speed up gender equality. Many alcohol companies also see it as an ideal opportunity to market their products to women. Diageo, the world’s largest spirits business, is an official supporter of this year’s international day. It has launched a series of tie-in videos, mainly of senior female staff talking about professional and personal challenges they face as women. Spirit of the times. Diageo Diageo’s Smirnoff brand is in the third year of an Equalising Music campaign to increase…