Monthly Archives: January 2008

I have always said and tried to make crystal clear on the expectation front, that one gets out of on-line learning what they put into it. Good effort and reflection in, then good, self paced learning can take place. Poor … Continue reading →

I am working on a visit for you in China with an NGO that works with orphans in China. This will help us better understand how non-profits work in China, their challenges and opportunities, and how they differ from their … Continue reading →

January 27, 2008 Addendum: One nice feature of distance learning that takes place in the form of a blog, is that others from around the world with different perspectives can jump in and assist the learning process. See Dan Harris … Continue reading →

I considered buying an I-phone shortly after its launch, but then learned that if/when you buy one you are stuck with AT&T as the mobile service provider, in which case if you are a person that travels outside the US … Continue reading →

Check out Christine Lu’s latest China Business Network podcast, How To Live and Do Business in China. A nice feature on a normal, everyday Canadian that went to the PRC and made the adjustment. He also has an interesting take … Continue reading →

Wonderful article in the January 6, 2008 edition of the NY Times: 1977 Exam Opened Escape Route Into China’s Elite. Enjoy. This is one of the things I love about China and its people — many (but I recognize in … Continue reading →

Last quarter we had some nice comments made re: living and working abroad. I just came across this article and questionnaire from TransitionsAbroad.com that helps people size up whether they can hack living and working aboard. It is not terribly … Continue reading →