This past Wednesday, students and professionals from across the Cleveland area gathered to educate one another on the importance of globalization in the workplace. The event, hosted by Global...
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Hot drinks such as tea and coffee have been a part of human history for thousands of years. Whether it's sharing a drink after a meal or during a business meeting, bonding over a shared beverage is...
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Opportunities to work on an international teamare becoming more frequent as companies expand to new markets, but team members rarely receive the proper training required to succeed. Dwellworks...
Read this articleCultural Overview: Hong Kong
Although you may hear, “Hong Kong is not China,” officially it is. The confusion has arisen due to both cultural and political factors. For 156 years, Hong Kong was under British colonial rule. In...
Read this articleThe Truth Behind Cinco de Mayo
Today is Cinco de Mayo – a day used by many as an excuse to break out their sombreros, eat tacos, and sip on margaritas. In the US, festivities are recognized across the country, with some of the...
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Located in the providence of Alberta, Calgary is a friendly, beautiful, and dynamic city on the banks of the Bow River, with the rolling Great Plains to the East and the majestic Rocky Mountains an...
Read this articleSpotlight On: Wapping and London's Docklands
London Docklands, on the River Thames, is one of London’s most historic and character-filled areas. It consists of approximately 9 square miles of riverside real estate in east and southeast London...
Read this articleNo Heat, No A/C, No Big Deal: This is Mexico City
Mexico, in general, has a strongly defined image among the international community. I have never said “I’m Mexican” in front of people from other countries without having everyone automatically...
Read this articleMastering Mardi Gras Like a Local
Many visitors see Mardi Gras as one magical night of parades and partying in the French Quarter surrounded by drunk tourists. For locals, it’s nearly a full week of closed roads, odd hours, and...
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