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On my way out of the Detroit Airport I learn about CLEAR.
CLEAR is this new way through the security line at major airports.
Naturally, you need to pay for this service AND you need to have them scan your fingerprints… on all 10 fingers, as well as do a retinal scan (not joking). Then the next time you are about to go through the line at security and get on your flight, you go through the *CLEAR* line. You are escorted through, provide your boarding pass and your 2 right fingers and look at a little camera and BLAM – through security! No ID needed, just your fingers and to look at a red dot!??? DONE!!! Love it!

I’ll be heading to Las Vegas to another conference so I will report on how that experience was.
To be fair, the TSA-Pre line is usually VERY quick, HOWEVER, lately I’ve seen whole families buying it… with strollers. The original ideal behing TSA-pre was that you were a bit more of a seasoned traveler, then with the added security checks from TSA it was determined that your baggage could be trusted more so less screening and a faster walk through the detectors. Indeed it worked out great, until all the airlines were able to realize an additional revenue stream from it. Now, if you want to get through quicker just pay $50, or $75, or $100.. depends upon airline, class of ticket, as well as airport location.
Now, obviously, that is all I am doing with this CLEAR thing BUT for ~$150 a year, its worth it for me… There have been security lines where I would pay like $150 *that day* just to get through security faster. Not very frequent but it happens enough.
If you have interest and want to sign up, click the link below. It will get YOU 2 months free and me as well. The first 30 days are a free trial so this just doubles that and costs you nothing.

http://refer.clearme.com/share/mike47

Enjoy your travels! Always, All Ways!

Peace.

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I don’t think anyone ever turns away at receiving GREAT customer service BUT I have has such great customer service lately from AIrlines (Southwest), restaurants, taxi service (Super Shuttle), etc. and many times its via Facebook Messenger that I have been receiving the best service. I LOVE this as it removes the “on-hold” experience so negatively associated with calling customer service.

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As day #1 of the Gateway ’17 conference comes to a close I wanted to reiterate the huge opportunity the Chinese Middle-Class presents for the US regaining the stage as THE manufacturer of some of the world’s best products. I dare say that in the next 3-5 years “Made In America” is going to be such a well respected sticker on products that not only will the Chinese Middle-Class be demanding out goods but the rest of Asia and South East Asia will also be wanting to consume US goods!!! Its a very exciting time to be in the Idea Business was said at the opening keynote – Inspiring and Exciting.

Looking forward to learning more.
thanks for watching.

best,
~mikes

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For a “first” conference Gateway ’17 in Detroit is a very mature performance. They have organized a great team of folks to lead and manage their show. I share that as I am quite motivated to do so after hearing from Chairman and Founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma. He’s a really humble man, always learning. Ancora Imparo!!

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I am lucky enough to attend the “first” Alibaba conference in the US. I put that in quotes as there have certainly been public meetings in the US where global rockstars collaborate or All that is Baba BUT *this* is one of those times in Global IT History.. for me… Like the first VMWorld , the first AWS re:Invent, my first meeting , etc. Game changing events.

I truly believe that Alibaba’s success will follow the trajectory of awesome that AMZN has experienced over the last 8 years… Back when AMZN was less than $100/share. as of this writing BABA is about $138/share… and every dollar I can spare, I buy BABA!

Thanks for watching and greetings from Detroit!

~mikes