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Back in Asia! Both New Years are Over. What is Up?

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Back in Asia – Both New Years Are Over – What Is Up! So we are in 2018 and in the Chinese New Year of the Dog – finally a full “new year” I’m getting over jet lag – pro tip – don’t take kids on international flights. Make adults travel, not kids! Actually Maggie is still not fully adjusted …

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Preparing to Return to China

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Preparing to Return to China Wow, that was fast – well – not really! Mike’s Blog 166 Mikesblog.com/chinareturn2018 Its that time again – time to board the flight and fly to the other side of the world – to China. This time I am ready to go back more than ever. The trip served the main purpose – kids to …

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Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip

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Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip Yes, on top of all this madness – I’m going to Colombia for a couple days. Mike’s Blog 165 Mikesblog.com/visitcolombia While planning this USA trip, I have been in discussions in Global From Asia expanding to Colombia and South America. Claudia which helped out with the China business workshop in Florida is a podcast …

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Road trip with the Kids

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Road trip with the Kids On the road again…. Mike’s Blog 164 https://mikesblog.com/kidsroadtrip We are on the road. Sticking in Florida – China Business Workshop just wrapped up a bit ago and time to enjoy the weekend. No more bugging my parents for a ride, rented a car for the rest of the trip. Nancy my sister in law took …

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Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt

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Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt Mike’s Blog 162 Well, been a few days now in Florida – and already missing Wendy, my wife. Still a big shocker on that hard decision to have to leave her by herself in Hong Kong International Airport and separate her from her kids for a few weeks. Sure, we can harp on this …

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Ready for Takeoff and Leaving Wife Behind?

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Update- So many people messaging me about the 10 year visa renewal – I had to link to it here – https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/electronic-visa-update-system-evus/frequently-asked-questions Here’s the gist: What is the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)? EVUS is the online system used by nationals of China holding a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa periodically to update basic biographic information to facilitate …

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Sometimes Doing Things You Don’t Like to Do

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Sometimes Doing Things You Don’t Like to Do Woke up at 4:30am today – which is early even for me (I’m a 5:30am riser). Set the alarm on my watch (still using a Pebble!) as well as asked the hotel receptionist to call me. A bit nervous. Mike’s Blog 158 You know that feeling, when you wake up and the …

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Twitter header size dimensions

In social media, travel, Twitter Tools by Michael Michelini

You will be acquainted with the fact that Twitter has launched its new design for the general public. It seems that people are falling in love with the new layout. In the beginning, I was rather bemused by the concept of having a massive cover photo on my profile but I presume this is the fashion now and we will …

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Being a Foreign Dad in China

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Being a Foreign Dad in China A foreigner in China is one thing, a foreign dad is a whole new level Mike’s Blog 159 Happy birthday to my sweet baby girl, Maggie. Just turning 2 years old now. Had the pleasure to share it with my friend Meir – who is also a father of 2. The crazy and amazing …

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How to use Instagram Hashtags for likes

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I still remember how surprised I was when I saw a Twitter hashtag crop up in front of me on the television. “It is not here to stay”, was my knee-jerk reaction. Seven years down the line, and people are ending their phrases like “hashtag-I-told-you-so” and “hashtag-sorry-not-sorry”. My earlier dislike for the hashtags notwithstanding, they have become part and parcel …

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How to Get the Twitter Header Size Right

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If you have had trouble while adjusting the dimensions of the Twitter header in your Twitter profile then you certainly are not the only person on the surface of the earth… Almost all of you have been toiling hard and burning midnight oil while looking to size your Twitter header appropriately. The issue is that despite the fact that Twitter …