• Adam Pettway

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    Jan 17 2014: Such a great idea! As a returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Mozambique I can attest to the simultaneous popularity of 'futbol' and lack of electricity. I spent many a night planning lessons with my headlamp in a town without power. I often thought of my students trying to complete their schoolwork by candlelight (or kerosene lantern if they were a little more well off). I wish I could send a truckload of these to my former school.

    I have a couple of issues with this advertisement though. First, did they have to choose a white kid as the star? Second, not a single female appears in the ad. Finally, girls don't go to Harvard, WOMEN do. A strikingly tone deaf ad for such a great product.
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    Everett Alexander

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    May 16 2013: Wow. Just saw this on Yahoo and I am inspired to think outside the ball... Well inside the ball, actually. You get the point! Awesome idea!