Some facts about where I work

Asia encompasses almost half the earth’s surface.

More than half the world’s population lives here.

The Asia-Pacific is home to 36 nations, 3.4 billion people, three thousand different languages, the world’s six largest militaries, and five nations allied with the U.S. through mutual defense treaties.

The region includes the most populous nation, the largest democracy, the largest Muslim-majority nation, and the smallest republic in the world.

China, Japan, South Korea are three of our top trading partners. About one-third of our total two-way goods trade4 is with nations in the region.

Collectively, the region contributes 20% of the world’s GDP, thanks to several of the largest economies in the world.

The Asia-Pacific region is home to 10 of the 15 smallest economies and to several hundred million people who still live below the $1.25 a day poverty line.

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Real Musicians

Musicians are a breed of individuals that are set apart from the rest of us. They have a certain swagger to their walk and gleam in their eyes that if not understood could be mistaken for arrogance. This is far from fact. True musicians are set apart from the social scene because they are the sole creators of the one element that makes socializing possible and in many instances comfortable - music. Next time you find yourself in the company of a true musician, watch them; you’re sure to observe the swagger and facial expressions I’m writing about. Don’t be fooled by posers out there, you’ll know the real musicians when you meet them because they are polite and respectful.

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