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Aug
24

The Campus Tsunami - Ryan McMunn

They said it not me… "Online learning seems especially useful in language and remedial education." I agree 100% with almost this entire article but definitely agree with that one sentence. As long as online language training is done right there is... More >>
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Aug
22

Cheng Huang Miao - BRIC China

I took a walk through Shanghai this afternoon, exploring the city to see what’s changed since I was last here.  One thing that always strikes me is the contrast between old and new.   You’ve got the towering skyline of Lujiazui, high end shopp... More >>
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Aug
11

Shanghai Moves Fast - BRIC China

This city moves fast.  When I left for NYC in May, the Shanghai Tower wasn’t visible from anywhere in the city unless you were standing next to it in Lujiazui (the financial district). I went for a run today and could see it from near the Nanpu... More >>
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Aug
9

Tokyo, Japan - Ryan McMunn

Well, I finally made it back from NYC to Shanghai.  I left on Tuesday morning and got in Thursday afternoon!  I wound up stuck in Tokyo for a night because of a typhoon in Shanghai. I was exhausted, and in a mental fog from the long trip, but whe... More >>
Apr
20

Morning Run on the Bund - Ryan McMunn

This is one of my favorite things to see in Shanghai. I run every morning before work. Every once in a while I come across this man doing Taichi on the bank of the Huang Pu River with the historic Bund as the back drop. It is sites like these that ma... More >>
Dec
12

Rio de Janeiro - BRIC Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Cidade Maravilhosa, absolutely lives up to its name.  The exhilarating mix of modern skylines, lush rain forests, white sand beaches and deep blue ocean all converging in one place is breathtaking.  This beautiful harbor is surround... More >>
Dec
11

Mexico City Pyramids - BRIC México

Pyramids:  Who knew?  Seriously, who knew there were pyramids in Mexico City?  I know I didn’t.  I’m not going to lie, I know Asia well but the more I travel Mexico, Central America, and South America the more I realize how ignorant I am and ... More >>
Dec
9

Love me some Mexican Food - BRIC México

This was a small shop I found on the streets of Mexico City.  We had good meetings the day before and then went out that night for an amazing traditional Mexican dinner.  The margarita race we partook in had me feeling a little bit under the we... More >>