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As you know (unless you’ve been hanging out on a deserted island the last several years, in which case I’d like to join you), unboxing...

I’m excited to report that Idea Planet had a really great 2019. Our business did well, and for that, I am thankful. However, I don’t...

Friends, in the few short weeks since I wrote this post, the Wuhan coronavirus has become a serious threat to our employees, friends, and...

As I sat down to write this blog and contemplated relevant subject matter, it was very close to Thanksgiving here in the US. So, the...

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I just got back from my 6th trip to China and 5th trip to Europe this year. When you have an office in Dallas, Texas and another in Shenzhen

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