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In Her Majesty’s Service
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Poverty Inc. Film
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
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The China Journey Route
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We are back in Calgary now. This was our…
Ellen James, Master Relationship Builder
Whether in travel or in business across cultures, new relationships…
China Train Travel by Don
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When traveling without constant access…
Canada China Business Council by Don
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Professor Mengyu Li Poem
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Polite here / rude there; polite…
Toilets in Japan
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China Beckons
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Ellen and Don are off to China! We…
