I would buy CUK and appoint MF as Admin.
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The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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That'll teach me to read the whole article! Quite a nice mountain too, and not as expensive as you'd think.Originally posted by mudskipper View PostSame one I think
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I was surprised, but I doubt it would create significant revenue.Originally posted by Clare@InTouch View PostThat'll teach me to read the whole article! Quite a nice mountain too, and not as expensive as you'd think.
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Mount AndyW's MumOriginally posted by vetran View PostI was surprised, but I doubt it would create significant revenue.
Mudskipper Mount?The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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I'm sure a few CUKers could club together. Or Dim could buy it cash.Originally posted by Clare@InTouch View PostThat'll teach me to read the whole article! Quite a nice mountain too, and not as expensive as you'd think.
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Set up an investment fund and for aspiring entrepreneurs and a scholarship fund for young people in the turd world, probably mainly Africa seeing as I lived in West Africa as a small child and have seen a lot of it.
900 million well spent could make an enormous difference in some parts of the world and that would be my aim; get the biggest results for the money.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Something like this could be worthwhile. And it only cost $3.5 million...Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostSet up an investment fund and for aspiring entrepreneurs and a scholarship fund for young people in the turd world, probably mainly Africa seeing as I lived in West Africa as a small child and have seen a lot of it.
900 million well spent could make an enormous difference in some parts of the world and that would be my aim; get the biggest results for the money.
BBC News - University of the People - where students get free degrees
Though I think targeting basic education might be more valuable in some places.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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With large amounts of money in your back pocket, you could have a real impact by investing in businesses and apprenticeships / education to process raw materials in the country where they're grown: roasting and packaging coffee, manufacturing peanut butter / groundnut oil, whatever. It keeps money in the country and promotes engineering, construction and management jobs with associated education etc.Originally posted by doodab View PostSomething like this could be worthwhile. And it only cost $3.5 million...
BBC News - University of the People - where students get free degrees
Though I think targeting basic education might be more valuable in some places.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
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This is an interesting project that could make a huge difference for many of those businesses;Originally posted by speling bee View PostWith large amounts of money in your back pocket, you could have a real impact by investing in businesses and apprenticeships / education to process raw materials in the country where they're grown: roasting and packaging coffee, manufacturing peanut butter / groundnut oil, whatever. It keeps money in the country and promotes engineering, construction and management jobs with associated education etc.
Mobius Motors | VisionAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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that sort of harpoons the Open Universities business model doesn't it?Originally posted by doodab View PostSomething like this could be worthwhile. And it only cost $3.5 million...
BBC News - University of the People - where students get free degrees
Though I think targeting basic education might be more valuable in some places.
How valid are the degrees though?Comment
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