Ryan McMunn

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May
18

Marriage Market – Revisited - Ryan McMunn

Ahhhh... Spring is in the air and with the blossoming flowers come new relationships. So where else would I be but the marriage market. As I walked the markets long corridors, I could feel the tension in the air as over-eager parents desperately trie... More >>
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May
10

Learn a Language to Jumpstart Your Career - Ryan McMunn

I came across an article in the New York times this weekend that was striking on several levels.  Anyone who reads or watches the news knows about the high percentage of young professionals in Europe that are without work.  Sadly this is not a dist... More >>
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May
6

Cinco de Mayo - Ryan McMunn

Happy Cinco de Mayo to everyone from BRIClanguage.com!  I hope you are having a safe and very fun holiday!  As I was celebrating today at Rosa Mexicano, I started asking the question, what are we actually celebrating?  As expected, like St. Patric... More >>
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Apr
25

Chinnovation? - Ryan McMunn

While Chinese Innovation used to be an oxy moron, today it is becoming a reality. Chinese firms that have long simply copied western technologies, are now developing products that cater to the Chinese consumer.  Many of these products are imitations... More >>
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Apr
10

Buick – Our Corporate Driver in Shanghai - Ryan McMunn

Buick is not just the name of one of the most popular automotive brands in China, it’s also the English name of one my favorite people in China.  Buick is the name of our corporate driver in Shanghai. He picked me up every morning when I was st... More >>
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Mar
23

Urban Planning Museum - Ryan McMunn

I’m not really one for museums, but this is one that I always enjoy bringing tourists to in Shanghai.  The Urban Planning Museum.  It has historical photos from the old French, British, and American concessions in Shanghai alongside pictures of t... More >>
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Feb
15

China’s High Speed Rail System - Ryan McMunn

China’s High Speed Rail System is AWESOME I would ride the rails all the time if I was riding like they do in China.  The high speed Harmony Trains are absolutely incredible, traveling in excess of 215 MPH they get you from Shanghai to Beijing ... More >>