Fragile X syndrome is an intellectual genetic disability that causes behaviour problems, learning difficulties and various physical characteristics. Fragile X syndrome is the most commonly inherited intellectual disability and the most common cause of autism. The degree in which the disease affects people varies from mild learning difficulties through to severe intellectual impairment. This genetic disability is caused when the gene that normally produces a certain protein that helps with brain…
Unfortunately, some companies have mismanaged their greatest asset—their brands. This is what befell the popular Snapple brand almost as soon as Quaker Oats bought the beverage marketer for $1.7 billion in 1994. Snapple had become a hit through powerful grassroots marketing and distribution through small outlets and convenience stores. Analysts said that because Quaker did not understand the brand’s appeal, it made the mistake of changing the ads and the distribution. Snapple lost so much…