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Media Exploitation of the Poor? Is the Media turning America’s Poor in Helpless Consumers?
I’d love to get some opinions about this (it’s a question inspired by Diana Kendall’s “Framing Class”) subject. It was suggested by Kendall in her essay that the wealthy owned media outlets are intentionally turning the poor of American into helpless consumers. That the lower classes of America are unable to control their spending habits as they attempt to achieve a better lifestyle through consumer goods, simply because what they see on television.
Do you think that the lower classes of America are helpless victims in the clutches of the media? That they’re spending habits are not their faults, but the faults of the media?
Or do you think that people, regardless of class, in America are responsible for their own lives? That just because a commercial comes on, advertising a new product doesn’t mean they need to pull out their credit card to buy it? That the television is only an entertainment outlet with far too much value in our society?
One possible answer to your question might be the way China is now attempting to get TIbet to “buy into” being Chinese. The observation has been made by Wang Lixiong that when China occupied Tibet, they “smashed everything, but they left Tibetan hearts unchanged. But now Tibetan attitudes are being changed by the new cultural revolution of modernization and globalization. You can’t resist this new materialism.”
Wang is referring to a strategy that combines importing a large number of Chinese into Lhasa with a rather superficial adaptation of Tibetan dress, customs, architecture, and music to which are written various propaganda lyrics. (It reminds me of the phenomenon of the “Santa Fe Style” from several years ago, which included putting together any number of southwestern items from clothes and jewelry to furniture and painting, and which managed to scream in bright neon lights, “Not Authentic!” But it sold a ton of merchandise).
It is not so much a matter of discipline as it is acculturation. When whatever is being advertised becomes part of the cultural landscape, it no longer occurs to anyone to question it.
As for the lower classes being exploited: I think what most Americans now share in common across class (or racial or economic or any other denominator) lines is a commitment to the twin values of entertainment and convenience. The toys may vary with the demographic, but they are in high demand. All we really seem to want is a good time, and the economy is doing well keeping up with the demand.
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Arquati Usa: the new Acmeda components are coming
Arquati USA, exclusive agent in the American market for Acmeda products, the company of Melbourne specializes in systems and components for roller shades, presents, in a brand new catalogue, the latest productions of this important Australian firm, five innovative systems Arquati USA prepares to proudly include in its line.
Stop Spring, Box 90, Systems 40/45, HDC 60 & 80, Fascia Systems are the components for roller shades designed according to the demands of the market, therefore flexible, durable and up to date.
Stop Spring, the spring system able to softly decelerate the run of the shade and to stop it in the desired position without slamming, is distinctive for the dimensions of its roller tubes (40-43-45 mm) which perfectly fit sizes up to 118” in midth and 1432 in height. This system can be used with snap-on valance or Box 90 cassette options. In addition, hiding completely the roller tube from view and having a fabric finish feature option, the Stop Spring System has a special attention for design and aesthetics.
System 40-45 takes its name from the dimensions of the rollers: the first suitable for smaller shades that require a clutch controller, the second, adaptable to different sizes and applications, has the ability to utilize several motorization options. Both systems utilize a clutch engineered with a bi-directional spring, making the movements smooth and quiet.
Fascia System, available in four different colours), combines the functionality of the product with the aesthetic pleasantness, therefore, this component, as well as the fascia end caps, appears in perfect harmony with valances and shades. Regarding the installation, the pre-mounting bar reduces the passages and the installation time for the alignment of brackets.
HDC 60&80 System is the best solution for the manual control of larger roller shades, its adaptable structure satisfies any kind of size and application.
ACM 60&80 Systems are the very latest innovations in window covering drive and support mechanisms, designed to meet the style and demands of modern architecture. Highly adaptable in sizes and shapes, these systems offer a series of solutions capable of covering different conditions of installation. As far as the maintenance is concerned, they are designed to remove or replace an individual shade without removal of other components.
Box 90 System is an elegant and aesthetically pleasing system which encloses the roller mechanisms and fabric, hiding them from the front, back and bottom views. Easily removable for cleaning and maintenance, it can be integrated with side tracks in order to create a total blackout shade.
To download the Arquati USA catalogue with the latest Acmeda products, go to www.arquatiusa.com and visit the News section. It is also possible to have an exhaustive view of all the Arquati USA products which include solar screens, roller blinds, umbrellas, retractable awnings, in addition to the line of wooden picture frames. For any further explanation the green number 800-527-0421 is at your disposal.
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