Podcasts about exhibit hall

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Jingfei Chen, senior principle product manager at ServiceNow, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi from the University of Rhode Island, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

Melika Jahan Beikloo is a Ph.D. candidate from Clemson University in the industrial engineering department. It's her first time at #IISEAnnual2025, and she's also giving a presentation Monday, June 2. Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Melika, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

Carly Walker of Auburn University is a first-time IISE Annual Conference & Expo attendee. She said she's enjoyed her first year at the event thanks to what she describes as a “welcoming" atmosphere. Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Carly, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Sanjit Addepally from Rutgers University, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Max Miller from Auburn University, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with David Gray from Autodesk Inc., recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact.SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: At the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department prepares students not just to be team players — but to become dynamic leaders. Ranked among the Top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, both the College and department are recognized for academic excellence and innovation. With flexible programs and industry-relevant certifications, such as our Lean Six Sigma program at lss.uh.edu we equip learners at every level to break through outdated systems and lead meaningful transformation. Discover more at ie.uh.edu.

In Episode 134 of White Canes Connect, host David Goldstein is joined by Pam Baquero, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants, for a lively preview of the upcoming Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase, taking place May 17 at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg. This high-energy event celebrates blind entrepreneurship with food, music, raffles, and a marketplace of blind and visually impaired vendors from across the region. Pam details the schedule—4 PM to 10 PM—and teases the delicious hors d'oeuvres (yes, including Guinness beef) and live DJ. Guests can expect auctions featuring items like a $379 cocktail maker, a web design package valued at $2,500, and a $250 Best Western gift card. Vendor tables are $50, tickets are $25, and sponsorships start at $50. The event supports blind business owners, including those in and outside the Business Enterprise Program (BEP), and is open to the public. Pam also shares updates on BEP training relaunches and reiterates the need for visibility, education, and support within the blind entrepreneur community. Whether you're blind, sighted, curious, or just want a solid quesadilla—Spring Fling welcomes you. Visit https://www.pablindmerchants.org/spring-fling/  for details. Bring friends. Bring cash. Bring your appetite. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/134        Links Mentioned Attend Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling/  Exhibit at Spring Fling (sorry, blind & low vision vendors only): https://www.pablindmerchants.org/exhibit/  Sponsor the Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/sponsor/  Have you checked out Federation Focus yet? https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa/  An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA Support the NFB of PA with every purchase at White Cane Coffee Company by going to https://www.whitecanecoffee.com/ref/nfbp. When you use that link to purchase from White Cane Coffee, the NFB of PA earns a 10% commission! Share the link with your family and friends! Listen to Erin and Bob Willman from White Cane Coffee on episode 072 of White Canes Connect. Donate to the NFB of PA Like what you hear on White Canes Connect? Support us and donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit https://www.NFBofPA.org/give/. We Want to Hear Your Story Reach out with questions and comments, or share ideas! We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. Follow White Canes Connect Find out why White Canes Connect is currently ranked at #13 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcast. Find the show on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, April 6, 2025. West Virginia's Green Bank Observatory gets a nod in the new Marvel movie…discover a rewarding career (with full benefits, paid leave, and opportunities for advancement!) in corrections…and the Coal River Group shifts its focus to promoting tourism on the water trail…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM – West Virginia is no stranger to making it on the big screen lately, and now, the Mountain State is mentioned in a Marvel movie – “Captain America: Brave New World.” Early in the plot, West Virginia natives will notice inspiration from Green Bank, a quiet town that's home to the world's largest steerable telescope. Who knew a town with a population of less than a hundred residents could make such an impact on the Multiverse? We never doubted the possibility. When you visit Green Bank, you'll enjoy a quiet, uninterrupted experience exploring the observatory – unlike Captain America and the Falcon. The Green Bank Observatory offers bus tours of the campus and takes you close to the jaw-dropping 485-foot telescope. While you're here, explore the Science Center and the Exhibit Hall to learn about the telescope's contributions to research and the history behind the observatory.  Read more: https://wvtourism.com/this-small-west-virginia-town-plays-a-big-role-in-captain-america-brave-new-world/   #2 – From JOBCASE – Looking for a job with good pay, full benefits, and the opportunity to advance? Explore a stable and rewarding career with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.  As a correctional officer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring public safety, upholding public trust and contributing to a higher purpose.  New opportunities and incentives are available. Visit jobcase.com/wv to see who's hiring! Learn more: https://www.jobcase.com/articles/wv-dcr   #3 – From GAZETTE-MAIL – After spending its first 22 years working to restore and protect the Coal River system, the Coal River Group is now setting its sights on promoting tourism in the five-county corridor through which the 88-mile Coal River system passes. “We're transitioning from being primarily a fix-it group to a tourism development organization,” said Coal River Group co-founder and board chairman Bill Currey of St. Albans. “The river's changed dramatically for the better in the past 22 years. It's been exciting to see all the positive things that have happened to it. Now, it's time to take on a new challenge.” The group has led the effort to build 20 public stream access sites along the river system and mapped out a water trail connecting them. They also placed historic markers and signage at the former locks site used by barges and steamboats to haul coal prior to the Civil War. Today, more than 15,000 paddlers, most of them kayakers, ply the waters of the Coal River system every year. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/outdoors/coal-river-group-to-focus-on-tourism-development-in-streams-5-county-watershed/article_29414dce-9c32-4737-bd3f-f41e1fa59d63.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

JJ and Angus discuss their ⁠⁠Wonder Con⁠⁠ 2025 experience. They both share their impressions of this year's Exhibit Hall from comics to geek merch. Then they delve into the seminars they attended. JJ covered his Saturday Adventure in PART ONE and Angus reviews his Sunday Family Day here in PART TWO.Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

JJ and Angus discuss their ⁠Wonder Con⁠ 2025 experience. They both share their impressions of this year's Exhibit Hall from comics to geek merch. Then they delve into the seminars they attended. JJ covers his Saturday Adventure in PART ONE and Angus reviews his Sunday Family Day in PART TWO.Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

In this episode, host Wesley Dease previews the upcoming Interface Student Housing Conference, the largest global event for the student housing industry. Wesley is joined by Rich Kelly from Student Housing Business to discuss the conference's history, its growth, and what attendees can expect this year in Austin, Texas, from April 9-11. They explore key sessions, networking opportunities, and emerging industry trends. If you work in student housing, this episode provides a must-hear preview of the industry's biggest event. Timestamps & Topics 00:00:00 – Introduction to the Episode and the Importance of Student Housing. 00:01:00 – Sponsor Spotlight: Campus Technologies – Providing high-performance internet for student housing. 00:02:00 – Overview of Student Housing Insight and industry resources. 00:03:00 – What is the Interface Student Housing Conference? Event dates and significance. 00:04:00 – Background on Student Housing Business, France Media, and how the conference started. 00:06:00 – Key highlights from past LeaseCon TurnCon conference and student panel discussions. 00:08:00 – Why Interface Student Housing continues to grow and attract global attention. 00:09:00 – The evolution of the student housing industry and increasing institutional investment 00:14:00 – Breakdown of the Interface Student Housing Conference Schedule: Opening Day (April 9th): Data session, Women in Development panel, International Student Housing panel, Roundtables, and Welcome Reception Day Two (April 10th): Power Panel, Exhibit Hall, Key Sessions, and the Innovator Awards Day Three (April 11th): Final sessions and closing remarks 00:18:00 – Why attendees should stay for the entire conference, including Friday sessions 00:19:00 – Hotel and lodging options near the JW Marriott Austin 00:21:00 – Opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors at the event 00:22:00 – Closing thoughts and call-to-action for attendees Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Campus Technologies. Whether you're developing a new student housing community or upgrading an existing one, reliable high-speed internet is essential. Campus Technologies specializes in internet infrastructure and managed IT services tailored for student housing, ensuring seamless connectivity and support.

Space journalist and TV personality Sarah Cruddas joins the On Orbit podcast this week ahead of her appearance as guest host at SATELLITE 2025.  Sarah has had an exciting career in space journalism and communications from being a weather presenter and science correspondent to being a TV personality, industry consultant and author. She's extremely passionate about how space technology can make life better on Earth, and wants to see the industry get out of its bubble and do a better job of communicating why space technology matters.  Sarah tells the story of how she covered the final Space Shuttle launch and landing in 2011 using a satellite dish to send a signal back to the BCC, and how she took a scientific look at reports of alien activity and UFOs as part of her work on two TV shows. We also talk about what she's looking forward to at SATELLITE, from the keynotes, GovMilSpace program, and networking opportunities to connect with folks in the industry. This episode is sponsored by AvL Technologies. AvL Technologies is a leading manufacturer of multi-band and multi-orbit satellite communications ground terminals, serving both government and commercial markets. With terminals ranging in size from 60 cm  to 4.6 m AvL provides efficient, cost-effective solutions for voice, video, and data connectivity without the need for specialized training. AvL's innovative and visionary approach to engineering and design ensures the critical requirements of today's missions are met. For more information please visit avltech.com, or visit AvL at the SATELLITE Show at Booth 2118 in the Exhibit Hall.

In Episode 123 of White Canes Connect, hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein welcome Brandon Biggs, CEO and co-founder of XR Navigation. Biggs introduces Audiom, a groundbreaking digital map designed for non-visual users. As a blind individual, he shares his journey from opera singing to inclusive design, motivated by the inaccessibility of digital maps on mainstream platforms like Google Maps. Biggs demonstrates Audiom's capabilities, showcasing its auditory and text-based navigation, enabling users to explore geographic spaces through sound cues and keyboard controls. The tool provides vital spatial awareness, helping users navigate city streets, conference halls, and complex environments. He discusses the technology's potential applications in museums, subway stations, and retail stores, emphasizing the need for accessibility in mapping services. The conversation highlights the importance of advocacy, urging listeners to request accessible maps at conferences, universities, and public spaces. XR Navigation aims to integrate Audiom with major mapping platforms, making non-visual navigation widely available. The hosts encourage engagement through feedback and promotion of Audiom at upcoming events like CSUN and NFB's National Convention. Listeners can explore Audiom at https://www.audiom.net and support its expansion by reaching out to venues and organizations to request accessible maps. Plot your course through the CSUN Exhibit Hall at https://xrnavigation.io/csun25. Contact Brandon at brandon.biggs@xrnavigation.io.  Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/123   An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA Support the NFB of PA with every purchase at White Cane Coffee Company by going to https://www.whitecanecoffee.com/ref/nfbp. When you use that link to purchase from White Cane Coffee, the NFB of PA earns a 10% commission! Share the link with your family and friends! Listen to Erin and Bob Willman from White Cane Coffee on episode 072 of White Canes Connect. Donate to the NFB of PA Like what you hear on White Canes Connect? Support us and donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit https://www.NFBofPA.org/give/. We Want to Hear Your Story Reach out with questions and comments, or share ideas! We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. Follow White Canes Connect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast 

While at the 2025 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, CoatingsPro Magazine caught up with leaders from several industry companies for brief interviews on the Exhibit Hall floor. Companies profiled in this series, in alphabetical order, include BrandSafway; Crown Polymers; Graco; Key Resin Company; Polymer Nation; PPG; and Quikspray Inc.

World Lidar Day Returns for its Second Annual Celebration on Feb. 12, 2025 Global event to shine a spotlight on the transformative power of lidar technology with celebrations at Geo Week in Denver, Colorado. December 18, 2024, Denver, CO - The second annual World Lidar Day will take place on February 12th, 2025, coinciding with Geo Week in Denver, Colorado, inviting industry professionals and enthusiasts to honor the global impact of lidar technology. Following a successful inaugural event, World Lidar Day 2025 is set to foster awareness, collaboration, and education surrounding lidar's vast contributions across the geospatial industry, including environmental monitoring, infrastructure development, and autonomous systems. Organized by a coalition of lidar advocates, World Lidar Day 2025 will bring together experts and established voices to celebrate the advancements of lidar technology. With its ability to create highly accurate 3D models, lidar has become essential for applications ranging from mapping climate change effects to enhancing safe navigation in autonomous vehicles. The event aims to inspire further innovation, bridge knowledge gaps, and champion lidar's role in shaping a smarter, more connected world. The in-person element of the forthcoming World Lidar Day celebration will take place on-site at Geo Week, a premier event for professionals in geospatial and built environments. Industry partners, researchers, and other geospatial thought leaders in attendance will have a unique opportunity to share their experiences, projects, and insights into lidar's ever-expanding potential through a newly dedicated expert panel discussion and various interactive sessions. By using the hashtags #lidarday + #geoweek and sharing educational content, case studies, and personal stories about lidar's impact, participants can amplify awareness and drive dialogue within and beyond the geospatial community. This engagement will highlight lidar's applications across disciplines and demonstrate its significance in addressing real-world challenges. World Lidar Day invites everyone—whether they're in Denver for Geo Week or participating virtually—to join the conversation, support the growth of lidar technology, and celebrate its enduring contributions to a smarter and safer future. For more information, please visit World Lidar Day's website. To register for Geo Week to participate in-person, use code WORLDLIDARDAY for $100 off a Conference or Exhibit Hall pass. Geo Week Geo Week, presented by Geo Week News, was created in response to the changing needs of the built world and geospatial professionals and to acknowledge the increasing convergence of technology. Geo Week's conference program and tradeshow floor feature commercial applications of geospatial and 3D technologies, innovations, and case studies in the built environment, advanced airborne and terrestrial remote sensing solutions and more. Multiple strategic partnerships, including Conference and Event Partners ASPRS and Reality Capture Network, plus Event Partners ISPRS, MAPPS, USGIF, USIBD, and WGIC strengthen Geo Week.  Geo Week occurs February 10-12, 2025, at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. For more information, visit  https://www.geo-week.com/.     Geo Week is produced by Diversified Communications' technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News; Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, 3D Technology Newsletter, AEC Innovations Newsletter, Geo Business (UK) and Digital Construction Week (UK).

GIPPER Founder and CEO, Matthew Glick, welcomes us to the NIAAAA National Conference and shares some of the REALLY Cool new features of The GIPPER Platform! Listen (and look on YouTube!) and then stop by the Gipper Booth in the Exhibit Hall! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/educational-ad-podcast/support

Welcome back to another episode of the AccessWorld podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the blind. We've been on break the past month taking care of some housekeeping. Some of that work was moving to a new podcast hosting platform. After hitting our one-year milestone for the podcast, we wanted to move to a new hosting platform that would allow us a bit more flexibility. AFB is now on PineCast, which we have also found to be significantly more accessible on the back end. So, stay tuned for more episodes and other features as we build out the pod in our second year. In this episode, AccessWorld's editor-and-chief Aaron Preece visits the exhibit hall at the 2024 AFB Leadership Conference held this past September in Minneapolis. In this episode, we hear from AIRA, Selvas BLV, and Vispero. There's lots of exciting projects on the horizonfor each of the exhibitors, and we hope you find this episode informative. The latest issue of AccessWorld Magazine dropped on Nov. 20th. Visit the AccessWorld page now for the latest issue and over 20 years of back-issues for free.. AccessWorld is an online magazine published each quarter, providing insight and news for those in the digital accessibility space. Transcripts of this episode are available on the AFB podcast page. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ben is flying solo again this week. After managing technical and medical difficulties, he's champing at the bit and excited to talk about his PAX West 2024 Exhibit Hall experiences! But first, Ben has an abbreviated review of Deathbound; for the full review of this game check out our Substack page! Any feedback would be appreciated! Then Ben dives right in and shares his favorite games and booths at the show this year. If any of these games sound interesting to you, please follow the links in the show notes, like, wishlist, subscribe… do ALL the things! *** 00:00:20 - Intro, explanation, apology, and CHECK OUT OUR SUBSTACK! 00:02:02 - Ben's Deathbound thoughts 00:04:26 - 3 UPs: amazing music, great graphics for an indy, and the unique combat system 00:05:30 - 3 DOWNS: issues with targeting, perspective shift bug, and too few essences at first You can read Ben's full Deathbound review “It's Inspired by… Don't Call it a Soulslike - A Review of Deathbound on PS5” on Substack here… https://substack.com/home/post/p-149861815 00:08:43 - PAX West 2024  Day 1 00:09:05 - Ysbryd Games - https://www.ysbryd.net/ 00:09:24 - Love Eternal - https://loveeternalgame.com/  00:10:33 - Everdeep Aurora - https://www.everdeepaurora.com/  00:11:40 - ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist - http://www.endermagnolia.com/en/  00:13:39 - Anshar Publishing - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/AnsharPublishing 00:13:48 - Coridden - https://www.coridden.com/ 00:14:32 - Bytebond - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1952690/Bytebond/ 00:15:49 - Rugrats: Adventure in Gameland - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2633950/Rugrats_Adventures_in_Gameland/ 00:16:33 - Railgun Games - https://www.railgungames.com/ 00:17:01 - Virtual World Centers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BattleTech_Centers  00:17:32 - Red Planet - Training Video  https://youtu.be/DIPMK4L_Qv4?si=ho3Wj0xcJ2rRt9TF 00:17:51 - Deathland Drifters - https://www.youtube.com/@railgungamesdev 00:18:37 - A Corgi's Cozy Hike - https://scalisco.com/pages/a-corgis-cozy-hike 00:19:09 - Ukiyo Studios - https://www.ukiyostudios.com/ 00:19:12 - Nine Sols - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1809540/Nine_Sols/ 00:19:20 - Infinity Bullets - https://infinitybullets.com/ 00:20:37 - Pacific Drive - https://www.pacificdrivegame.com/ 00:21:20 - Heartworm - https://heartwormgame.com/ 00:22:37 - The Mortuary Assistant - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295920/The_Mortuary_Assistant/ 00:23:12 - Section 13 - https://oceandrive.studio/blackout-protocol/ 00:24:51 - The Behemoth Games - https://www.thebehemoth.com/ 00:25:51 - Path of Exile 2 - https://pathofexile2.com/ Day 2  00:27:19 - DORONKO WANKO - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2512840/DORONKO_WANKO/   00:29:09 - Pizza Bandit - https://www.jofsoft.com/  00:30:00 - Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch - https://www.interabangent.com/ 00:31:11 - Optillusion - https://www.optillusion.games/ 00:31:28 - While Waiting - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2449160/While_Waiting/ 00:31:50 - Pick Me, Pick Me - https://www.pickmepickme.ai/ 00:33:08 - PLAYISM - https://playism.com/en/ 00:33:21 - Nitro Express - https://playism.com/en/game/nitro-express/ 00:33:43 - Homura Hime - https://playism.com/en/game/homura-hime/ 00:34:09 - Outrider Mako - https://playism.com/en/game/outrider-mako/ 00:34:26 - Metal Bringer - https://playism.com/en/game/metal-bringer/ 00:34:45 - HARUKA: Beyond the Stars - https://playism.com/en/game/haruka-beyond-the-stars/ 00:35:25 - Million Depth - https://playism.com/en/game/millionｰdepth/ Day 3 00:35:58 - Shroom Siege - https://www.upsidedownbird.com/shroom-siege 00:37:07 - Exercise Your Demons - https://www.vyersoft.com/eyd 00:38:15 - MythWalker - https://mythwalker.com/ 00:43:38 - Highway Police Simulator - https://highwaypolicegame.com/ 00:46:51 - Fish Game - https://www.fish.game/ 00:48:14 - Kriegsfront Tactics - https://www.togeproductions.com/project/kriegsfront-tactics/ 00:49:10 - Alterium Shift - https://alteriumshift.com/ Day 4 00:51:01 - ANTONBLAST - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1887400/ANTONBLAST/ 00:53:09 - Honeycomb: The World Beyond - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510440/Honeycomb_The_World_Beyond/ 00:54:22 - Winter Burrow - https://www.pinecreekgames.com/ 00:56:27 - Rogue Climber - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2673440/Rogue_Climber/ Other Things 00:58:00 - Bateman Labs - https://batemanlabs.com/ 00:58:28 - Dragon Roast Coffee - https://dragonroast.coffee/ 00:58:58 - Small Rice Studios' new game Roast -  https://www.roast-game.com/ 00:59:53 - PAX West 2025 Plans   *** Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast On Substack: https://substack.com/@twovaguepodcast For show appearance and other inquiries email us at twovaguepodcast@gmail.com For all of your PRI and 2VP merch check out the Partly Robot Industries store at TEEPUBLIC! References, Links, and Tags For more information about Deathbound and the developer Trialforge Studio… https://deathbound-game.com http://www.trialforgestudio.com/en/ Check out Small Rice Studios' YouTube page… https://www.youtube.com/@smallricestudios6703/ #Podbean #DIYPodcast #ApplePodcast #VideoGames #Trivia #Comedy #Talkshow #2VP #TwoVaguePodcast #PodernFamily #InterviewShow #GamersofThreads #Gamer #PartlyRobot #PartlyRobotIndustries #TeePublic #TateMultimedia #Deathbound #TrialforgeStudio #PAXWest_2024 #PAXWest2024

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Plan a fall waterfall road trip; download your free mobile passport to earn prizes as you explore…WV DEP is holding its Great Kanawha River Cleanup tomorrow and they're looking for volunteers to pitch in…and reach for the stars at Green Bank Observatory…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM – Looking for some scenic waterfalls to visit this fall? The West Virginia Waterfall Trail features over 40 waterfalls spread across the state. Download your free mobile passport to check in at each waterfall to earn waterfall-themed prizes as you explore.  At Babcock State Park, you will find one of the most photographed spots in West Virginia: Glade Creek Grist Mill Falls. This gorgeous scene is one you don't want to miss in the fall, as the vibrant colors of the trees are a true sight to see. America's 63rd national park, the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, is home to the stunning Sandstone Falls. The expansive falls, stretching over 1,500 feet wide, along with a cluster of small islands, create the beauty of the largest waterfall in the gorge.  Visit wvtourism.com to find a list of waterfalls and download your mobile passport! Read more: https://wvtourism.com/5-waterfalls-to-check-off-the-west-virginia-waterfall-trail-this-fall/   #2 – From WVNS-TV – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is looking for volunteers for the Make It Shine Program's annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 7. Cleanup sites are Winfield Beach, St. Albans Roadside Park, the South Charleston boat ramp, and Kanawha Falls at Glen Ferris.  Those who wish to volunteer are asked to register with the WVDEP so that they may be able to get enough supplies for each location. The WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan will provide gloves and bags for volunteers and have the trash taken away from the site. During last year's event, 55 local volunteers collected over 2.5 tons of trash and 41 tires, according to the WVDEP.   Read more: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/great-kanawha-river-cleanup-to-be-held-by-the-wvdep/ #3 – From THE REAL WV –  Since its Oct. 17, 1957 groundbreaking ceremony, Green Bank Observatory – in rural Pocahontas County – has been on the forefront of scientific discovery.  The observatory's most prominent piece is the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope. At 100 meters in diameter, the GBT is fully steerable and known as one of the premiere telescopes in the world. In 2001, the GBT was utilized in the making of the first-ever detailed topographical radar image of the surface of Venus. The Green Bank Science Center and Galaxy Gift Shop are open Thursday through Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Admission to the Science Center and Exhibit Hall are free. Guided tours are available for $10 per person.  To find out more about the Green Bank Observatory, visit greenbankobservatory.org. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/08/27/we-are-all-made-of-stars-a-virtual-tour-of-green-bank-observatory/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Tek Talk welcomes a panel discussing the ACB convention and those displaying at the Exhibit Hall. Presenter Contact Info None

Today's episode is going to focus on the level I clinical trials evaluating the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair or “BEAR”, including an update from the ongoing multicenter RCT – the BEAR-MOON trial! We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Brett Owens is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Brown University Alpert Medical School, Chief of Sports Medicine at Miriam Hospital and the Director of the Rhode Island Cartilage Repair Center.  He is also a team physician for the Providence Bruins and Brown University athletics.Dr. Kurt Spindler is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Director of Clinical Research and Outcomes at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida and a past president of AOSSM. He has also served on numerous NFL committees including the Safety Council and the Research and Innovation Committee.So, without further ado, let's get to the Exhibit Hall!

In episode 267 of the iCantCU podcast, I talk about my recent trip to the NFB National Convention in Orlando. I start by mentioning my improved lighting setup in Studio B, hoping it looks better than last time.  The convention was a whirlwind of activity, and I had the pleasure of meeting many incredible people, especially the lively folks from the NFB of Puerto Rico. I'm proudly wearing their blue shirt with tactile Braille on the back, which I think is really cool. I bought a few things at the exhibit hall, including some treats from Puerto Rico and a shirt from Massachusetts. Managing the exhibit hall table for the NFB of Pennsylvania was quite an experience, filled with vendor issues and sales of tote bags and candy bars. It was hectic, but the team's enthusiasm made it worthwhile, and we learned a lot for next time. One of the highlights was attending a VIP screening of "Don't Look Now," where I met some cast members and enjoyed a post-screening hang. Hilarity ensues when I search for a quiet place for Brian to interview some of the cast and producers.  Traveling was relatively smooth, thanks to some helpful TSA agents and airport staff who made the process easier. The convention itself was a mix of busy days and memorable moments. I enjoyed the camaraderie and efforts of my team, even though it was exhausting. From coordinating the exhibit hall to dealing with last-minute changes, it felt like being back in business again. Despite the chaos, it was a great trip, and I'm looking forward to future travels, though hopefully with a bit more relaxation next time. To hear more about the #NFB24 including a discussion on the resolutions, listen to episode 158 of That Real Blind Tech Show: https://www.iCantCU.com/trbts/. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/267    Links Mentioned (product links are affiliate links so that I may earn a commission.) 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They delve into the inspiring journey of Ed, who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 15 and has since become a pivotal figure in adaptive sports. Ed shares his passion for blind baseball, detailing the foundational stages of the USBBA and his dedication to growing the sport in the U.S. He recounts his extensive career in professional sports broadcasting and how he adapted to vision loss by becoming an adaptive technology specialist at the Lighthouse Guild in New York City. You'll also recognize Ed's voice from his co-hosting duties on That Real Blind Tech Show. Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI YouTube Https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast White Canes Connect On Twitter Https://www.twitter.com/PABlindPodcast My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. 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In White Canes Connect episode 106, Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein, alongside guests Lynn Heights, Kaye Baker, and Camille Tate, delve into preparations and excitement for the upcoming NFB National Convention in Orlando, Florida, from July 3rd to 8th.  The conversation transitions into an engaging discussion with Lynn, the President of the NFB of Pennsylvania, Kaye, the Secretary of the NFB of Florida, and Camille, the First Vice President of the NFB of Florida. They share their experiences and responsibilities in organizing the convention, emphasizing the importance of hospitality and community and providing valuable tips for first-timers. Camille and Kay highlight their excitement for the exhibit hall, resolutions, and legislative meetings while also sharing insights into Orlando's local attractions. Listeners are encouraged to visit the NFB of Pennsylvania's table in the Exhibit Hall at D27, volunteer for shifts, and participate in various activities. The episode wraps up with David and Lisa's anticipation for the convention and an invitation for attendees to share their experiences and connect at the event. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/106 An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA Support the NFB of PA with every purchase at White Cane Coffee Company by going to https://www.whitecanecoffee.com/ref/nfbp. When you use that link to purchase from White Cane Coffee, the NFB of PA earns a 10% commission! Share the link with your family and friends! Listen to Erin and Bob Willman from White Cane Coffee on episode 072 of White Canes Connect. Donate to the NFB of PA If you want to donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit https://www.NFBofPA.org/give/. We Want to Hear Your Story Reach out with questions and comments, or share ideas! We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. Follow White Canes Connect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast   

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha recaps the California State University Northridge (CSUN) Assistive Technology Conference with Claire and ACB Development Officer, Kolby Garrison. We go through their experiences at the conference venue, standout sessions, and all the cool new gadgets and gizmos on display at the Exhibit Hall.

Kevin has been described as polarizing by some but in this episode, get to know the guy behind the curtain. No bullshit, no hype and NO HOLDS BARRED. Upcoming Events or Trade Show⁠⁠⁠s: Southeast Range Day May 10-11 Blakely GA Arena Training Facility www.southeastrangeday.com NRA Dallas: The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it's all happening in Dallas! Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family! Host BIO's *Mike, who lives in Nashville TN, has been a lifetime shooter. Growing up around firearms, he was taught how to shoot but more importantly, be responsible when it comes to firearms. He is also a licensed Firearms Dealer and Manufacturer with an SOT. *Adam, who lives in San Antonio TX, has over a decade of experience as a combat medic, competitive shooter and fitness nut. He draws from his military and competition experiences and shares what he has learned. *Matt, who is from Idaho, has been an avid collector of firearms. His passion is the AK platform but he does has knowledge across the general firearms spectrum as well. Check out the official Whiskey and Windage site www.whiskeyandwindage.com for links to podcasts, gear and our social media pages --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whiskey-and-windage/support

JJ is back with some sad news about his AI driven co-star. But do not fret too much as he has some other AI powers up his sleeve with another CSUNATC24 interview. Also, as we are reaching the end of our California coverage, drop us a line about what you thought were the big takeaways from ATIA and CSUN. Send your ideas to feedback@blindbargains.com and we may feature those comments in a future episode. Sponsor: A.T. Guys Now Has Zoom Products For Sale The ZOOM H1essential 32-Bit Float Recording Talking Voice Recorder, THE WORLD S EASIEST RECORDER With the push of a button the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the power of 32-bit float. 32-BIT FLOAT MAGIC With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H1essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high quality in every take. THE FIRST HANDY RECORDERS WITH ACCESSIBILITY The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.* Find out more about the ZOOM H1essential 32-Bit Float Recording Talking Voice Recorder, and the other Zoom products now available, at the A.T. Guys store today! CSUNATC24 Interview: Amos Miller of Glidance We have discussed various mobility enhancements for years on the podcast. However, it looks like we may now have the real deal on the horizon from the person behind Microsoft Soundscape. Amos Miller, CEO of Glidance, spoke to JJ from the Exhibit Hall floor about the new mobility aid. This device aims to be the first in what Amos calls intelligent Guides that can assist the existing skills of a cane or Service Animal user. The device utilizes a series of cameras, radar and on device chips to process travel faster than reliance on a current day cell phone. This speed of calculation allows the user to navigate and compensate quicker in challenging environments. Tune in, or read the transcript, to learn how Amos feels about how Glidance can work alongside various navigation apps to provide even greater flexibility when it comes to orientation and mobility. Pre-orders for Glidance are planned for the Spring of 2024 with a possible launch window in early 2025. To learn more, and hear a described video about the unit, visit the official Glidance website.

JJ and Angus discuss their Wonder Con 2024 experience. They both share their impressions of this year's Exhibit Hall from comics to games to geek merch. Then they delve into the seminars they attended. Angus' Friday adventure included: Comics Arts Conference Session #1–Hey Look! It's the Harvey Kurtzman at 100 Panel! The Write Stuff: How to Inspire Yourself - Special Guests: STEVE ORLANDO, MARV WOLFMAN, STEVE ENGLEHART, TERRY KAVANAGH, DAVID MACK, GAIL SIMONE JJ's Saturday journey included: Tarzan and the Land That Time Forgot - https://www.edgarriceburroughs.com/ The Legendary Bill Sienkiewicz: A Career-Spanning Interview - https://billsienkiewiczart.com/ In Conversation with Bruce Dickinson: The Mandrake Project - https://www.themandrakeproject.com/ Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com Join the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2023/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Pew Party 3 was one of the events of the year. Hear from us as well as 7 guests including Sierrah Blade, Kyle from Cock'd Firearms, Winston from ClickPop2A, Fred from the Survival Sisters, Byron the Instructor, H.D. , and Reginald Official. Hear the stories and whay you cant miss Pew Party 4 Upcoming Events or Trade Show⁠⁠⁠s: Kalash Bash TX: Eagle Lake TX April 13 - 14 2024 The Ranch TX Club - Tickets at www.kalashbashtx.com Southeast Range Day May 10-11 Blakely GA Arena Training Facility www.southeastrangeday.com NRA Dallas: The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it's all happening in Dallas! Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family! Host BIO's *Mike, who lives in Nashville TN, has been a lifetime shooter. Growing up around firearms, he was taught how to shoot but more importantly, be responsible when it comes to firearms. He is also a licensed Firearms Dealer and Manufacturer with an SOT. *Adam, who lives in San Antonio TX, has over a decade of experience as a combat medic, competitive shooter and fitness nut. He draws from his military and competition experiences and shares what he has learned. *Matt, who is from Idaho, has been an avid collector of firearms. His passion is the AK platform but he does has knowledge across the general firearms spectrum as well. Check out our YouTube Channel here: Whiskeyandwindage Check out our YouTube Reviews Channel here: Whiskeyandwindagereviews Check out our Instagram Channel here: ⁠Whiskey&Windage (@whiskeyandwindage) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ All parts and services can be found using the following link OCA USA (online store) ⁠Online Gun Store | Oca Usa (ocatn.com)

Episode 754 (1 hr 05 mins 22 secs) Did you go to WonderCon Anaheim 2024? How was your experience walking the Exhibit Hall or attending the Panels? What did you buy? Who did you see? Albert and Derek of the Geekdom Fancast share their thoughts on the event, plus the annual interview with the Chief Communications and Strategies Officer; David Glanzer. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/4/1/754

We get two of the founders, Jason McCrary and Joseph Duke, to talk about the who, what and why of Southeast Range Day. Held in the Dirty South at the Arena, this is a two day training event that you wont want to miss. Multiple trainers, multiple courses of action, multiple days. Who wouldnt want to be a part of this. Upcoming Events or Trade Show⁠⁠⁠s: Kalash Bash TX: Eagle Lake TX April 13 - 14 2024 The Ranch TX Club - Tickets at www.kalashbashtx.com Southeast Range Day May 10-11 Blakely GA Arena Training Facility www.southeastrangeday.com NRA Dallas: The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it's all happening in Dallas! Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family! Host BIO's *Mike, who lives in Nashville TN, has been a lifetime shooter. Growing up around firearms, he was taught how to shoot but more importantly, be responsible when it comes to firearms. He is also a licensed Firearms Dealer and Manufacturer with an SOT. *Adam, who lives in San Antonio TX, has over a decade of experience as a combat medic, competitive shooter and fitness nut. He draws from his military and competition experiences and shares what he has learned. *Matt, who is from Idaho, has been an avid collector of firearms. His passion is the AK platform but he does has knowledge across the general firearms spectrum as well. Check out our YouTube Channel here: Whiskeyandwindage Check out our YouTube Reviews Channel here: Whiskeyandwindagereviews Check out our Instagram Channel here: ⁠Whiskey&Windage (@whiskeyandwindage) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ All parts and services can be found using the following link OCA USA (online store) ⁠Online Gun Store | Oca Usa (ocatn.com)

In the episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at Upwork, author, Ted Talk speaker, and one of the Keynotes at our upcoming 118th Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall to discuss organizational design, workplace evolution, technology integration, and more.

In this 2 part podcast series, KB slides by the show to chop it up with us. While no stranger to podcasts and video, we tried to be creative and learn more about Kevins story by asking different questions and taking different approaches to questions we all know have been asked before. From his start at Bullseye in the ATL, thoughts on innovation, proudest accomplishments to date and more. We try to find out what Kevin Brittingham is made of NO HOLDS BARRED. Upcoming Events or Trade Show⁠⁠⁠s: Pew Party 3: Waxahachie TX March 23 2024 IG @_jaytheshooter ⁠⁠⁠PEW PARTY 3 VIP - EARN YOUR WINGS Tickets, Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite⁠⁠⁠ Kalash Bash TX: Eagle Lake TX April 13 - 14 2024 The Ranch TX Club - Tickets at www.kalashbashtx.com Southeast Range Day May 10-11 Blakely GA Arena Training Facility www.southeastrangeday.com NRA Dallas: The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it's all happening in Dallas! Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family! Host BIO's *Mike, who lives in Nashville TN, has been a lifetime shooter. Growing up around firearms, he was taught how to shoot but more importantly, be responsible when it comes to firearms. He is also a licensed Firearms Dealer and Manufacturer with an SOT. *Adam, who lives in San Antonio TX, has over a decade of experience as a combat medic, competitive shooter and fitness nut. He draws from his military and competition experiences and shares what he has learned. *Matt, who is from Idaho, has been an avid collector of firearms. His passion is the AK platform but he does has knowledge across the general firearms spectrum as well. Check out our YouTube Channel here: Whiskeyandwindage Check out our YouTube Reviews Channel here: Whiskeyandwindagereviews Check out our Instagram Channel here: ⁠Whiskey&Windage (@whiskeyandwindage) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ All parts and services can be found using the following link OCA USA (online store) ⁠Online Gun Store | Oca Usa (ocatn.com)

The Irish Panther Jake Dwyer from 1911 Syndicate stops by to give his perspective on trying to make it as a firearm social media influencer. What he has learned in order to evolve into what 1911 Syndicate is today. Also we hear about his affinity for 1911's and other high end firearms. Upcoming Events or Trade Show⁠⁠⁠s: Pew Party 3: Waxahachie TX March 23 2024 IG @_jaytheshooter ⁠⁠⁠PEW PARTY 3 VIP - EARN YOUR WINGS Tickets, Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite⁠⁠⁠ Kalash Bash TX: Eagle Lake TX April 13 - 14 2024 The Ranch TX Club - Tickets at www.kalashbashtx.com Southeast Range Day May 10-11 Blakely GA Arena Training Facility www.southeastrangeday.com NRA Dallas: The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it's all happening in Dallas! Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family! Host BIO's *Mike, who lives in Nashville TN, has been a lifetime shooter. Growing up around firearms, he was taught how to shoot but more importantly, be responsible when it comes to firearms. He is also a licensed Firearms Dealer and Manufacturer with an SOT. *Adam, who lives in San Antonio TX, has over a decade of experience as a combat medic, competitive shooter and fitness nut. He draws from his military and competition experiences and shares what he has learned. *Matt, who is from Idaho, has been an avid collector of firearms. His passion is the AK platform but he does has knowledge across the general firearms spectrum as well. Check out our YouTube Channel here: Whiskeyandwindage Check out our YouTube Reviews Channel here: Whiskeyandwindagereviews Check out our Instagram Channel here: ⁠Whiskey&Windage (@whiskeyandwindage) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ All parts and services can be found using the following link OCA USA (online store) ⁠Online Gun Store | Oca Usa (ocatn.com)

If you are an AK or Combloc fan, you dont want to miss this one. Klay stops in to talk about KalashBash 24, trends in the AK scene, and gives his thoughts on the 2A community and AK community in general. Upcoming Events or Trade Show⁠⁠⁠s: Pew Party 3: Waxahachie TX March 23 2024 IG @_jaytheshooter ⁠⁠⁠PEW PARTY 3 VIP - EARN YOUR WINGS Tickets, Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite⁠⁠⁠ Kalash Bash TX: Eagle Lake TX April 13 - 14 2024 The Ranch TX Club - Tickets at www.kalashbashtx.com Southeastern Range Day May 10-11 Blakely GA Arena Training Facility www.southeastrangeday.com NRA Dallas: The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it's all happening in Dallas! Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family! Host BIO's *Mike, who lives in Nashville TN, has been a lifetime shooter. Growing up around firearms, he was taught how to shoot but more importantly, be responsible when it comes to firearms. He is also a licensed Firearms Dealer and Manufacturer with an SOT. *Adam, who lives in San Antonio TX, has over a decade of experience as a combat medic, competitive shooter and fitness nut. He draws from his military and competition experiences and shares what he has learned. *Matt, who is from Idaho, has been an avid collector of firearms. His passion is the AK platform but he does has knowledge across the general firearms spectrum as well. Check out our YouTube Channel here: Whiskeyandwindage Check out our YouTube Reviews Channel here: Whiskeyandwindagereviews Check out our Instagram Channel here: ⁠Whiskey&Windage (@whiskeyandwindage) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ All parts and services can be found using the following link OCA USA (online store) ⁠Online Gun Store | Oca Usa (ocatn.com)

This week, we discuss our thoughts on when you are ready for night vision and other cool guy toys that aren't exactly necessary. Sit back and enjoy! Upcoming Events or Trade Show⁠⁠⁠s: Pew Party 3: Waxahachie TX March 23 2024 IG @_jaytheshooter ⁠⁠⁠PEW PARTY 3 VIP - EARN YOUR WINGS Tickets, Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite⁠⁠⁠ Kalash Bash TX: Eagle Lake TX April 13 - 14 2024 The Ranch TX Club - Tickets at www.kalashbashtx.com Southeastern Range Day May 10-11 Blakely GA Arena Training Facility www.southeastrangeday.com NRA Dallas: The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry.  From entertainment to special events, it's all happening in Dallas! Make plans now to join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom-filled weekend for the entire family! Host BIO's *Mike, who lives in Nashville TN, has been a lifetime shooter. Growing up around firearms, he was taught how to shoot but more importantly, be responsible when it comes to firearms. He is also a licensed Firearms Dealer and Manufacturer with an SOT. *Adam, who lives in San Antonio TX, has over a decade of experience as a combat medic, competitive shooter and fitness nut. He draws from his military and competition experiences and shares what he has learned. *Matt, who is from Idaho, has been an avid collector of firearms. His passion is the AK platform but he does has knowledge across the general firearms spectrum as well. Check out our YouTube Channel here: Whiskeyandwindage Check out our YouTube Reviews Channel here: Whiskeyandwindagereviews Check out our Instagram Channel here: ⁠Whiskey&Windage (@whiskeyandwindage) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ All parts and services can be found using the following link OCA USA (online store) ⁠Online Gun Store | Oca Usa (ocatn.com)

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Welcome to our January 2024 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! The events and information listed below will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania and any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com by the 27th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month.   Editor's Note Hello all: I do apologize that December 2023's edition never came out. I was experiencing some hardships and had to remove myself from certain obligations. Thank you to those who checked on me and kept me in their thoughts and prayers.   On a happier note, the Monthly Digest is one year old! We started this monthly newsletter in January 2023, and it was a pleasure sharing all of this information with everybody! I have received many emails with positive feedback and am glad people are reading this newsletter. That was a fear of mine: that people would not read this newsletter and delete it. However, I am happy that people are engaging with the newsletter. Thank you all!  - Stacie Leap     A Message from our State Affiliate President   Dear Members and Friends, Happy New Year! It was wonderful spending time with you at our recent State Convention in November 2023. We had record registration, record attendance at the Banquet and the Possibilities Fair, and an overflowing Exhibit Hall. The feedback I have received about the programming has been overwhelmingly positive.  Thank you to the many hands, hearts, and minds that went into putting this together!!! Looking forward to wonderful things in 2024! Sincerely, Lynn Heitz President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania president@NFBOfPA.org   Google Calendar Links   The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps. You can view the calendar at www.NFBofPA.org/calendar. However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please Subscribe and go through the steps to subscribe:   Member Spotlight: David Goldstein   Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow us to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight! David Goldstein was recently elected as the First Vice President of our state affiliate during our 2023 State Convention! He is also the Treasurer of the Keystone Chapter and Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants. He is also one of the hosts of White Canes Connect, our official state affiliate podcast. In addition, he is also our web coordinator of our new affiliate website: www.nfbofpa.org. If you do not think that is enough, he is the President of Digital Graphics Design, LLC. David is a father of two adult children and a dog dad to Ziggy, a golden retriever. He is into technology and has his own podcast, iCantCU, where he chronicles his life and the different activities he is involved in. In his own words, “iCantCU sounds like a sentence, but it is only 7 letters long. It is like blind people for dummies.” If you ever get a chance to meet David, do not forget to say, “Hello!”   Calendar of Events   The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group sees any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com   The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar. Please check back periodically to ensure the correct information is correct.   Coffee with the State President and Board   This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. This meeting is typically held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with State President Lynn Heitz at president@nfbofpa.org Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 7:30 PM.    Jigsaw Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter Meetings. This meeting is typically held on the first Saturday of the month. Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10 AM   Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who consider themselves Deaf Blind and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the second Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Chris Westbrook at westbchris@gmail.com Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6 PM.   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship, and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Pamela Baquero at oneblindhippie@yahoo.com  Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6 PM.   Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the second Friday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Rosemary Freedman at dogguide.winston@icloud.com Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10 AM.   Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Cheryl Frazier at cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10 AM.   Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month at the Penn Museum. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Harriet Go at goharriet00@hotmail.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:15 AM.   Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Michelle McManus at michelleandremy@gmail.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1 PM.   Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who have diabetes, pre-diabetes, or are at risk for developing diabetes. This group typically meets on the third Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Group Chair Christine Palmer at tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com Monday, January 15, 2024, at 7 PM.   Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Emily Gindlesperger at vp2@nfbp.org Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1 PM.   Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This meeting is typically held on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter Revitalizing Team Members Emily Gindlesperger at vp2@nfbp.org or Denice Brown at dbrown8827@aol.com Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6 PM.   Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For More Information, please get in touch with Chapter President Jason Polanski at jaedpo96@gmail.com Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10 AM.   Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Connie Scheu at conniej1250@gmail.com Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2 PM.   Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Group Chair Stacie Leap at Stacie.leap@gmail.com. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7 PM.   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Simon Bonenfant at sbonenfant2@gmail.com Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7 PM.   Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Group Chair Connie Scheu at conniej1250@gmail.com Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM.   Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley area of PA. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Lynn Heitz at president@nfbofpa.org Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 AM.   Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Denice Brown at dbrown8827@aol.com Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 AM.    Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Becca Weber at weberbecca630@gmail.com Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 4 PM.   White Canes Connect Podcast   Did you know the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant, as well as some guest hosts. It features interviews with our PA members and interviews and resources for the blind community. The monthly Digest is also on the podcast for those who wish to hear a human's voice instead of a screen reader. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and YouTube @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.   State Convention 2023   We had our state convention in November 2023 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Here are some highlights!  We had 28 people register for our Senior Possibilities Fair. This was our 2nd year having it at the convention, and this was our highest number of registrants! 10 people attended the state convention as a first-timer! Welcome to our NFB of pA family! A total of 125 people registered for the convention! We had our state board elections, and the following people have been elected: President: Lynn Heitz First Vice President: David Goldstein Second Vice President: Emily Gindlesperger Secretary: Harriet Go Treasurer: Brian Mackey Board Director: Denice Brown Board Director: Kirk Hunger Board Director: Michelle McManus   Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group formed in Pennsylvania!   We are delighted to have a new group join our NFB of PA family! This group, Diabetes Action Network (DAN), aims to educate and provide peer support for those living with diabetes or for those who are at risk for developing diabetes. The group plans to meet quarterly on the second Monday of the month at 7 PM. For more information, please get in touch with the Group Chair, Christine Palmer, at tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com   Washington Seminar 2024   At our Washington Seminar, members of the National Federation of the Blind convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Dates: Monday, January 29 through Thursday, February 1, 2024 Location: Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall 550 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20024   If you want more information on what the NFB of PA is doing regarding Washington Seminar, please get in touch with our Legislative Director, Emily Gindlesperger, at vp2@nfbp.org   For more information on Washington Seminar, please visit www.nfbofpa.org/washington-seminar.   Shout-Outs and Announcements!   Birthday Wishes   The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania wishes all those born in December & January a very happy birthday!   Fundraisers   Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser   The T-shirts come in either black with white lettering or white with black lettering. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a financial fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their families through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com   NFB Pledge   I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.   NFB Message   The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.   Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation!   Thanks!   the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team www.nfbofpa.org  

Hello Listeners and greetings from InsurTech Connect (ITC) Las Vegas!  Today's episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute Research Insights Podcast was recorded live from Booth 2477 on November 1 at the ITC Vegas 2023 convention at the Mandalay Bay Resort.  Listen to host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute and guests James Lynch, Chief Data Officer, ReMark and David Suetterle, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at SCOR talk about what is new and on display in the Exhibit Hall at ITC Vegas 2023!   Actuarial Innovation & Technology Strategic Research landing page:  https://www.soa.org/programs/act-innov-tech/   Send us your feedback at researchinsights@soa.org 

Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation with multiple groups on the Exhibit Hall floor at the 2023 Annual Meeting.  Jon and Tanner talk with Multiply PHX, Fishers of Men, and seminary booths.  You can view videos from the annual meeting here: mbcb.org/conventionFacebookYoutubeVimeoMobile App Exhibit Hall Links:Multiply PHXFishers of MenAround the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsNovember 6: KidMin Ministers' RetreatNovember 9: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ColumbusJanuary 5-6, 2024: DiscernContacts: Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director (jmartin@mbcb.org)Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director (tcade@mbcb.org)MBCB Staff Page

Ep. 52: Live From Our Booth at MAX Part 2 We are back with the rest of booth interview from MAX! The team spent three days in the Exhibit Hall at the Midwest Arts Expo, and while we weren't talking to agents in their booths, we were talking to people in ours! This episode features 19 interviews! Included in this episode: Robert Baird, Jackie Banks-Mahlum, Kara Bechstein, Kiersten Birondo, Reba Cafarelli, Jason Cohen, Maltz Maryann Crist, Genevieve DeMerchant, Jared Duymovic, Anne Grove, Audrey Johnson, Spring Karlo, Jacob Kinderman, David Mitchell, Fiona Nagle, Carey Rayburn, Leslie Rodriguez, Jamie-Sue Seal, and Matt Travis Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 51: Live From Our Booth at MAX Part 1 How do celebrate a successful first time exhibiting? With a jam-packed episode of mini-interviews! The team spent three days in the Exhibit Hall at the Midwest Arts Expo, and while we weren't talking to agents in their booths, we were talking to people in ours! This episode features 21 interviews! Included in this episode: Lindsay Bauer, Martha Boehm, Jorge Casco, Lisa Conlon, Tiana Conway, Margot Day, Etienne Gara, Victor Haskins, Ally Hayes-Hamblin, Steve Hoffman, Jeff Laramie, Chad Lindsay, Michela Musolino, Rocky Peter, Jessica Rosenblatt, Jennifer Ross, Bianca Saltaformaggio, Kevin Spencer, Steve Thithavong, Rory Trainor, Chris Vallillo   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

We're taking you to the Exhibit Hall floor at Aesthetic Next 5.0 for Episode 67: Fast. Fierce. Female. We are joined by two powerhouse women each doing unique things to expand their brand and the brands of others but in very different ways. These two mini-episodes pack a punch, so while it's not our traditional format, there's plenty of valuable knowledge nuggets up for grabs! We sit down first with Limor Weinberg, FNP-BC, CEO & Founder of The Clinic USA and brand new aesthetic-focused fashion line, Fillers Anonymous. Limor has been a part of the industry for many years, and in that time, she's emerged as a successful entrepreneur, a KOL, private and industry trainer, and influencer. At her Miami clinic, she's both treating patients and training others, and she's built a great reputation in a very busy market.  But, as she looked at the industry horizon, she made the bold move to start allocating her time to a project that has become an overnight sensation, and it's only getting started! Since unveiling FA, they've launched a handful of their 30+ sayings on merchandise like cropped sweaters, hats, tees, mouse pads, bags and more!  With the competition growing more fierce, Limor says she's sure of two things- Fillers Anonymous is an income stream she hopes to build into a business that rivals her clinic .And, she's also a big proponent of AI and the concept of working smarter, and using way smarter tools. She touches on how AI has changed her own way of work, and she shares her goal to launch a full AI class for aesthetics. Fingers crossed! Next we sit down with Lauren Taylor DeJohn, CEO & Founder of The Limited Agency now in Dallas, TX. Lauren Taylor or “LT” has quickly built a name for herself as the creative mastermind behind several of our favorite Injector influencers. She approaches brand management, social media presence, content curation and making a digital impact in much the same way as an injector augmenting a face- with a careful blend of science and art.  We talk about how she manages high-profile clients and becomes a unified part of their brand voice. What's the goal- is it brand awareness, booking patients, expanding influence or just growing a following?  In any case, it's authenticity and consistency! She talks about what it's like to work on location with her clients and mastermind what's happening behind the scenes to deliver the right content via the right channel at the right time. She shares a few key insights that can really impact your success with social from consistently posting to finding the right kind of content to achieve your goal. She also takes us through how to look at an event, even one as big as AN 5.0, and decide what matters, what will play well on social, and where to spend your time capturing content.  Learn more about Limor and LT: Fillers Anonymous: www.fillersanyonymous.com The Clinic USA: https://www.theclinic.us/ The Limited Agency: www.thelimitedagency.co

Looking for a hay vacation? Join Dr. Dan Putman and Dr. Matt Yost as they talk about the upcoming Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium in Reno, Nevada.  The 2023 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium will be held on December 12-14, 2023, at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV. Day One will feature a Soil Health and Fertility Workshop and Day Two and Three will hold Main Session topics, including Economics, Irrigation and Water Storage, Forage Quality, Pest Management, and more! Throughout the three days, be sure to stop by and visit with companies in the Exhibit Hall! Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast.  Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings 

Inside the Music: Candid Conversation with Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms

EP307 - PrimeDay, NRF Nexus, Commerce Next http://jasonandscot.com  Amazon Prime Day 2023 occurred over June 11 and 12th. Adobe says total sales were up 6% over 2022. Discount levels were much more conservative than holiday. We give a complete breakdown. Commerce Next 2023 was held in New York City June 20-21st. NRF Nexus 2023 was held at the Terranea Resort in Southern California July 10-12. Don't forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 307 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Sunday, July 23rd 2023. Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. Transcript Jason: [0:23] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 307 being recorded on Sunday July 23rd, 20:23 I'm your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I'm here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Scot: [0:39] Hey Jason and welcome back Jason and Scot show listeners, Jason it's been a minute since we recorded a pod as the kids would say we've had a series of feels like the universe doesn't want us to podcast either I'm out of town or you're out of town in a place where we don't have Wi-Fi or a mic and then I had a little kid drama and we had to reboot and but here we are we're finally getting the pot in them. Jason: [1:07] Thank goodness and we're I think we're going to talk about this in a minute but I've been to several events and people are starting to get on me they're mad, that we fallen off of our regular recording. Pace in so I feel like I hope we will get credit for recording a rare Sunday night show and I'm looking for even extra credit, I'm actually recording this on vacation at an upper Lake Michigan lake house sitting in my car stealing the neighbors Airbnb Wi-Fi. Scot: [1:42] Yeah I give you 100 extra points on that one yeah definitely definitely some kind of new Ninja level podcasting that you're doing there. Jason: [1:51] I feel like that alone deserves a five star review on iTunes. Scot: [1:55] Yeah I feel like at some point the police are going to tap on your window and it's going to be fun to listen to that when it happens here you hear you explaining what you're doing in that that foggy car there. Jason: [2:05] Exactly I promise to keep the bike running if that does happen. Scot: [2:09] Maybe some post-show editing we'll call you've been a busy on the road retailgeek so I know you went to Commerce next and NRF Nexus which sound kind of relatively somewhere they both got that NEX in there, I was not able to make those and we purposely haven't really talked about it so I'm excited to hear your take on the State of the Union that you've been at to trade shows. Jason: [2:36] Yeah yeah I think Commerce next might have been shortly after our last recorded show so it happened June 20th in New York City in Manhattan at the the Midtown Hilton and this is a show, I don't know what year it is it's been going for a while but this is put on Friends of the show Scot Silverman who's been on several episodes and his Partners Veronica and Alan, and you know they they sold the show so as to raise some money last year so the show is getting, more serious they're hiring more staff they hired another friend of the show Jill Dvorak from the in our EFT, to manage content and it was you know bigger and better than previous in our interests Commerce next shows which were already good so I thought it was a good show in New York. [3:33] Two days one track of content for the most part on the main stage so you know you got to see most of the main speakers, there were like lunches and breakout sessions I did a session on sort of the evolving art of platform selection and you know this kind of shift from monoliths to, to these sort of mock based headless platforms and the pros and cons of, in picking the Best in Class vendors for each little Point solution versus all-in-one sweets from one vendor and, we had we had some good dialogue about the relative merits of all those approaches and sort of the evolution of the technology platform. [4:19] Which I used to talk about and work with clients all the time and I feel like. Kind of I've lost some of my muscle on that like it it comes up less often and I think part of the reason is all this stuff is getting, somewhat commoditized and it's just easier and safer to pick a solution and and you know get into the e-commerce business than it used to be. Scot: [4:43] Yeah the Pod we've talked a lot about headless and then there's that whole acronym of what they do which escaped to be just as internet yeah mock then you work on them and not the best branding is that this till the very much, you know what folks are looking at or are you just kind of walk them through the 30,000-foot layer of you know and on-prem open source SAS and then headless or her like what's. Jason: [5:13] Yeah so it's yeah so it's mostly Cloud it's headless it's it's you know multi-tenant Cloud headless. You know what Gardner calls compostable Commerce so you know 8 micro services or you know efficient apis or however you want to look at it but often it's like. [5:39] Rolling your own UI or buying a you I versus getting a you know pre can you I from. What they the funny term for the old Legacy Solutions is monolith so I guess AP Oracle and IBM now HCL are these like mono. Monolith Solutions and like Commerce next and fabric I'm Commerce tools are kind of the more modern architecture is for the actual platform. You know once on an interesting you know Shopify there's headless version of Salesforce you know Bigcommerce they're all kind of playing in this space and the interesting thing is it used to be a huge game-changing decision what you picked and. In many ways it just is less important it's a less critical decision to your overall business because they're all like pretty good and somewhat interchangeable today with any of them the sort of modern ones it's you know the folks that are. Kind of still trying to feed the servers under their desk and keep the the you know sort of on-prem, proprietary Stacks going you know are the are the folks that are usually behind. [6:57] Also and I know even, Wes about the specific nuances event of individual vendors but the there was a robust Exhibit Hall at Commerce next and by far the most common vendor is a all-in-one, AI based marketing Suite so you know all these tools that have like a CD P email server SMS server personalization engine like all of these sort of. Out marketing Outreach Tools in a single vendor driven by Ai and I have great empathy for anyone that needs to buy one of these things because there's like, 30 of them and they all have the exact same words on their Booth the same same Basic Value prop so it's a crowded space right now. Scot: [7:46] Yeah yeah that was gonna be my next question the AI Buzz is sweeping through every company and I'm sure I'm sure our e-commerce vendors Are Not Alone. Jason: [7:54] Yeah yeah and there were a number of sessions at both shows, switching per second from Commerce next which was June in New York to Nexus which was July in California so interrupt Nexus is kind of the spiritual successor. Before in a ref acquired shop dot-org we used to have this great shop dot-org show but we have another great show the shop dot-org merchandising Summit that was a smaller show in California there was a little more sort of tactical Hands-On type stuff, and in some ways this interact Nexus is the spiritual successor to that it's like four or five hundred person conference. At beautiful Resort the Tara no resort in Southern California on the beach. [8:47] One track of content great networking and just you know a nice week to spend with, many of your co-workers and, I was vastly Overexposed at this show I feel like they spent their whole Budget on the venue so so they had me do way too much content so the first night the big keynote was an interview with Kara Swisher so I got to interview. Kara Swisher who you know famous Tech journalists started New York Times started the code conference so I interviewed Steve Jobs Mark Zuckerberg Jeff Bezos you on mosque like all those guys multiple times and so you know very famous interviewer, here's the brutal part of this the most common thing that happens to me at these shows is people recognize my voice from this podcast. And they're super excited and then the first thing they say is oh it's great to meet you but where is Scott. Because everyone is way more excited about you than me which kind of hurts so then like now I've made the big time I'm on the big stage interviewing Kara swisher and what do you think everyone says to me. Scot: [10:10] We're Scott. Jason: [10:12] Yeah because she does a podcast with Scott Galloway. Scot: [10:15] Galloway. Jason: [10:16] Exactly and so if they're not disappointed. Scot: [10:18] The big dog. Jason: [10:19] Yeah yeah that it's me instead of you they're disappointed that it's, it's a me instead of Scott Galloway and I did mention probably on stage that we both did podcast with egotistical co-host named Scott, but I also alleged that my Scott was way better than her Scott and she agreed even though I don't think she knows who you are. Scot: [10:43] No no lies detected. Jason: [10:45] No exactly. Exactly no but we had a pretty good conversation she's. David very opinionated and outspoken but she's also pretty well informed so we got pretty deep into Ai and some of the pros and cons and some of the, the near term and far term use cases around AI we talked a lot about social commerce and why it's, hasn't caught on here yet and it you know has has more legs in China she's very psyched and in favor of autonomous vehicles I thought you would. You like that and so I feel like we had a pretty wide-ranging conversation that got pretty good reviews I got good feedback that I didn't blow it. [11:32] And then we're that not enough I also had my own keynote onstage right kind of recap the state of Commerce and you know did one of my data pukes and I spent a fair amount of my keynote talking about the emergence of these Chinese juggernauts particularly Sheehan and Tim ooh, and I showed a chart that was pretty eye-opening to the audience of web traffic like a lot there's a lot of charts footing around about mobile app downloads particularly of ten Moon how quickly they've gotten, you know to be the top downloaded shopping app on the US app stores but I showed. Amazon Walmart Target Tim ooh Incheon. Monthly web visits and you know, for people that aren't following it closely she has been around for 10 years they've been kind of in the u.s. in their current form for at least five years Tim has brand-new just launching last November and. Shion is. Almost it is about 80% as much traffic as Target, Tim ooh past Target for when monthly web visitors in January of 2023 and is now sort of halfway between Target and Walmart. Scot: [12:56] Yeah it's amazing. I spend a fair amount of time with 16 to 25 year old young ladies and it's all she and all the time they don't ever mention team and they call it Shy and I tell them retailgeek says it she in and they say they don't care. Jason: [13:13] Yeah she's an Insider. Scot: [13:14] Call It Shine they say everyone calls it Shine so sorry. Jason: [13:19] They started out selling wedding dresses. And yeah the they also are doing well you know we haven't talked a lot about them lately but they've expanded from a apparel retailer to a broad set of categories including consumer electronics and they've launched a third-party Marketplace on the US. Scot: [13:37] Wow. Jason: [13:39] So both Tim ooh and she and are now third-party marketplaces kind of competing with a very similar assortment and yeah both both are capturing. Pretty pretty significant attention of us consumers. Scot: [13:57] The did you get booed off the stage or they were like you. Jason: [14:03] No not theirs I think people are were I suspect people are slightly less informed than they should be on them and I feel like people are interested in we're taking note and then I did a third session for the CMO marketing Council on, generative AI there are a bunch of other sessions on AI as well but I kind of did a deep dive on some of the Commerce use cases and I'm, particularly interested there is a lot of new I mean there's new stuff every week and there's a general stuff that you can imagine, being applied to Commerce but like Google launched a new generative AI feature for apparel try on, that's remarkable like so you upload a picture of yourself and you pick any of these garments and it shows you that garment on you and it's not. [14:58] Some stupid rendering where it's like you know a gif on top of you. Or you know some distorted thing like the garments flow on your body type but in a very realistic way and this is a functionality that a few websites have offered for a while with really complicated 3D models and really expensive. Product detail Pages because they have to scan all the apparel and have to get you to take a picture of your body to scan your body and it's like a cool experience but it's a lot of work to get there in this Google thing just does it with a couple of flat images and it's. [15:35] It's really pretty remarkable so I you know I definitely think the the future of a Peril shopping and a bunch of visual categories. Is going to be you know seeing this stuff on a realistic representation of you. And they have another feature coming out soon that they call scene Explorer which is kind of the, the augmented reality hold your camera up to the Shelf at the store and overlay all the products it sees on the Shelf with all the digital product detail from, from the Google catalog which is interesting. Scot: [16:09] I was gonna ask you about the Google thing because when it was announced there was some confusion where it looks like you could say it had like somebody types some Matrix of 256 body types and you could say that's me and you could see the body type not you but you're saying you can actually upload your own picture. Jason: [16:27] Yeah so the the confusion is understandable because they launched a feature with a predetermined set of models. There was kind of a proof of concept and so you could like pick a model and they had models with different body types and so you know and ethnicity so you could see kind of your ethnicity with your body shape and then three weeks later they said and here's how you upload your own picture. And so they're technically two different products but they happen in such close proximity you're like I wonder why they launched the first one. And In fairness the first one is a like in available to use API that Commerce sites can use now the second one is kind of a science. Like proof of Technology concept that they've released to the academic Community but I don't think they've released it for commercial use yet. Scot: [17:21] Ian timing-wise I don't know if this was before after your show there but Shopify has their new kind of like co-pilot kind of like, a eyepiece it's really more at the store level though. And you got a lot of buzz but I looked at it it just seemed like a fancier wizard for setting up stuff but God it didn't seem as game-changing as some of the Google stuff. Jason: [17:46] Yeah yeah although it is interesting that just everybody's building that Rai into every product right like you know I think someone said recently like. Like every text box on the Internet is going to get a large language model. Scot: [18:02] Yep the expectation is you can just like talk to these things and having to do stuff for you so it's going to be. Jason: [18:06] Exactly yeah yeah so it's interesting and that was for sure a Commerce it interrupts Nexus that was probably like 80 or 90 percent of the conversation was AI base so it was kind of. It was fun for me to talk about a few things that weren't a i based because it was getting getting a little tiresome and fun fact. Nexus if you recognize those dates July 10th through the 12th it's because it was during Amazon Prime day. Scot: [18:33] Yeah yeah and anything else before I move on. Jason: [18:39] No I think those those were the big things you know two shows that are well worth attending for for folks that are looking for Commerce events and I'd say you know congratulations to both for. For putting on a good growing robust events in a in a semi challenging climate to get people's attention. Scot: [19:01] So you know there's always the what you talked about in the front of the hall and then the back room chatter what's what's the back room chatter what's top of Mind are people worried about and by people I mean people in our industry are they worried about the recessionary headwinds and inflation or do they you know they feeling pretty good about. Holiday this year what's kind of the scoop. Jason: [19:26] So I don't know I might even say there's two tears there's like what's the normal conversation in the hallway and I do think there's a lot of conversation about. What's going on in the industry right now from a momentum standpoint and and I think that the. The sort of Top Line there is it's complicated like it's really weird like there's, there's economic indexes that are becoming more favorable I mean we're seeing like the inflation numbers come down, you know there's still some data to suggest that the US consumer is in like pretty good Financial shape All Things Considered, but there's a lot of indications that consumer spending is slowing down and, you know we're just coming into kind of Q2 earnings season I think Amazon is going to report next week and so obviously we'll do a show about that but, you know a lot of retailers have kind of reported soft q2's and even more alarming they're lowering their guidance for the back half of the year so you kind of simultaneously have some like. [20:31] Decent economic news and Pew no more economists are starting to say hey a soft Landing is possible and maybe we're going to avoid a recession which you know I feel like. The majority of economists earlier in the year we're pretty convinced that we were going to end up in a recession and so that would feel favorable but then at the same time, customers feel like they're cutting back and you know a lot of growth indexes are kind of slowing so I feel like there are variations of what the heck is going on with all of that when I like privately talk to people and get into a lot more specifics, I have to say I am not optimistic for a robust holiday I feel like a lot of people. Are gearing up for a pretty challenging holiday with pretty deep discounts, like there already is a Slowdown in sales and so people are worried that they're going to be in a bad inventory position for holiday and they're just seeing. Consumers in continue to trade down there seeing, sort of elective category product categories really start to take a dip and you know more consumer budget going to Necessities versus wants and so. It is increasingly sounding like it's going to be a challenging holiday especially from a margin. But I hope we're all wrong. Scot: [21:57] Is that shared by folks or that's kind of like what the big gun on the elephant in the room is base. Jason: [22:03] No that's I when I talk to retailers about like what they're bracing for and you know what their their Play books are for holiday and you know people are talking about expecting to see deeper discounts. More competition on discounts which than roads margins and you know some some traditionally stalwart categories being soft and stuff like that. Scot: [22:26] Cool well you mentioned primeday and it wouldn't be a Jason and Scot show without some. [22:46] That's right so unfortunately Amazon doesn't announce their second quarter results until Q3 and then we'll get the real well July they won't really talk about primeday but we do have some Amazon news coming and we'll do you doing a show if the universe aligns for us around those results but until then we can talk about primeday first of all did you end up buying anything this year. Jason: [23:10] I did I feel like I talked in the show every year about, over buying on like cables and chargers and I did do all of that again, the other I bought some I think I mentioned on the show before that I moved from a condo to a house in the last year and so we have this new thing that we didn't use to have called patio furniture so I bought some. Like Furniture to hold the covers when it rains in Chicago some weird weird outdoor stuff. Scot: [23:45] Up getting some accessories one of my anchor multi-headed. Octopus things died and this is frustrating I thought I was buying another one and I specifically was searching on anchor I was on my phone and I was having to go fast and the thing showed up and it was like a no-name it wasn't an anchor device and it's already acting wonky so kind of. You know how they can advertise and like really get this is kind of the negative side of some of the Amazon experience these days I was pretty sure I was in an anchor only mode but but a non anchor product snuck into my cart I end up getting up. But it was cheap so there you and it doesn't work so yeah that was a bummer. Jason: [24:29] Yeah if you want to buy like cheap no-name stuff you should buy it from Tim oh it'll be like 99 cents. Scot: [24:36] Yeah no like wish does it take six months to show up her. Jason: [24:39] No it's you know so Tim who is seven to ten days and they offer you a shipping guarantee so you get like store credit if it doesn't arrive in 10 days. Scot: [24:54] That's good cool well what did you see on Amazon Prime day I'll do a little Wall Street piece but I thought you may hit some of the high notes. Jason: [25:04] Yeah so a you know primeday is important just because it's primeday but also a lot of people use it as sort of kind of a first indicator of what the second half of the year is going to look like so this year was on the 11th and 12th it's been 2 days for, for a number of years now and you know Amazon doesn't really report anything very useful about primeday it's everything's a record. [25:29] They did more than they did last year which they're always going to do more than they were last year, but they don't give you any real numbers so Adobe is the most commonly cited, some estimate of primeday an adobe estimates twelve point seven billion dollars were sold on primeday which is up 6.1 percent year over year, now A Wrinkle In These third-party estimates is none of them are just estimates of Amazon. They all you know talk about this phenomenon of other retailers doing sales on primeday and so they're actually measuring, e-commerce sales on the primeday is not just Amazon sales so they're saying industry-wide, 12 point 7 billion in sales up 6.1 percent year over year, which is robust there were people that were forecasting would be bigger than that the other forecast I've seen was emarketer emarketer with same ballpark they estimated thirteen point five billion, they said about eight of the billion would happen on Amazon and 5.5 billion of that was going to happen off Amazon, both of those are us estimates so that would you know be decent growth it would be a deceleration from, from the last few years of primeday growth. Scot: [26:50] Yeah the so one of my favorite reports was from Colin Sebastian who's a friend of the Pod and he's from Baird and he basically said that they thought it was an acceleration so meaningful, so Amazon reports items sold and then they take that and some proprietary data and they're saying it was a 20 to 25% you're over your rent increase and they ended up increasing Q 3 is estimates based on them so it'll be interesting to see you know, where it's going to fall on that so that seems like the bookends we're hearing are six percent and 25% that's a pretty big big range to see where it's going to fall into the will never disclose, Axel primeday results but, we'll know when they announce Q3 if they beat her exceed that that it was kind of towards the high end and if they come in on the lower end of the range well no it's more like that six percent. Jason: [27:51] Yeah yeah and that'll be interesting 25% in the current climate would be pretty darn impressive not saying it's not true but you know you look at like the last couple quarters of Amazon's growth they weren't that high you know you look at the end retail Industries growth, not near that I so like if they're driving 20-25 percent that would be big, yeah and I guess we'll never win we'll never know for sure did anything else jump out at you in The Baird report. Scot: [28:20] That was the meat of it they were just really focused on that a little little things in there like last year there was a lot of supply chain issues and lot of reports product not getting to people it does seem like this year they things work a little bit more flawlessly so there was some, some just Optical stuff like that. Jason: [28:39] Yeah I really didn't hear the many glitches in this year's primeday which you know it's one of the sort of like highest demand is the year so you know it is a day when you would uncover glitches I saw a bunch of other a smattering of other interesting data points about Prime from various folks Adobe and it is in addition estimating sales they showed category growth and so they call that out like appliances was the big category growth with 45%. Up year-over-year household products were up 28 percent year-over-year Electronics were up 18% year-over-year apparel up 17% and then the big winner is Office Products which is up 76 percent, and at first that might surprise people but one thing to know about Office Products is they always do phenomenally well on primeday because primeday tends to fall right at the beginning of back-to-school shopping. [29:35] So it's kind of a perfect perfect storm there, yeah and then they also Adobe reports discount rates and here's where it starts getting interesting they said that on average Electronics were 14 percent off, apparel and toys were twelve percent off and that those were the deepest discounts and to put that in perspective on holiday of 2022, toys were 22% off consumer electronics were twenty-three percent off and a pair of was 14 percent off so that data would imply that the discounts have Prime were. Not as significant as the discounts, that we you know Tennessee over holiday period another does that surprise you at all. Scot: [30:24] No I dunno you know so since we're in the this kind of economic situation I think the consumer is really. Not getting off the dime unless they have deeper discounts and I think they probably had a pretty good data science reason for the. Jason: [30:43] Yeah so then one interesting thing which also says something about the consumers Health the. Buy now pay later use was up 20% on primeday and represented 6.5 percent of all sales. So that you know quite that's been a growing payment type for a while but I would argue it's kind of plateaued and so it's interesting to see that big big step up on prey. Scot: [31:08] That's a firm right there married to a firm set. Jason: [31:12] Well so on Amazon but again all these debts are this kind of like, everybody is primeday and so I think that does include like Target and Walmart sales which are not a firm so so it's all those guys karna and affirm and, and there's too many to name these days but then to me some of the interesting things were like who participated in primeday and so you know a. A digital marketing agency Acadia that tracks this stuff pretty close and that Q Masters works for who who I think is one of the really smart voices on Amazon sellers they reported, this year eighty percent of all Amazon sellers participated in primeday in some way and from their methodology last year 69 percent participated so it's. [32:12] The participation levels continuing to increase in its nearing 100 percent of all Amazon sellers participating in primeday which, isn't super surprising it seems like primeday is a pretty successful important thing to participate in, they also said in general that primeday that's ours had to spend fourteen percent of their total revenue on primeday on Amazon digital marketing so that came from momentum Commerce that estimated that so that's a, pretty high, on top of the take right you know that's that's just all the Amazon marketing services and then a particularly interesting take was from our friends Joe it Marketplace pulse he reported that, 150 Brands were promoting by with Prime on their own websites, on primeday which would be up 10x from last year where there were like 15 Brands using by with primeday. [33:17] So you know just interesting how it's all playing out with kind of Amazon expanding off-site like all these other retailers getting in the market I feel like the vibe, there have been other years when a lot of other retailers more directly counter programmed against primeday in this year. There were a lot of sales on primeday for sure but it almost felt like more retailers did like Fourth of July sales and almost tried to. Preamp primed a little bit as opposed to completely focus on. Scot: [33:48] Yeah I guess we won't know until the data comes out windows so we won't have that. Jason: [33:55] Yeah so the. Scot: [33:56] While. Jason: [33:56] The Debbie Downer. Scot: [33:58] Anyone. Jason: [33:59] This is you know primeday is actually in Q3 right so we're we're just going to start getting cute to data here like the US Department of Commerce Q2 data for e-commerce will come out in mid August, Amazon report Q2 next week and then a bunch of other retailers in the next couple of weeks but that'll all be Q2 data in this primeday stuff is all cute 3 so it's it's going to be you know four months down the road before we have. Have more clarity on that and will be you know well into holiday when we get that clarity. Scot: [34:32] Yeah well speaking of data I saw you had a tweet where you went through some of the new Commerce data what are you seeing there. Jason: [34:41] Yeah so obviously we talked about the US Commerce data every month so last week just after interrupt Nexus on July 18th there's Department of Commerce released its June data and, this is one of those it's complicated these results don't seem that that favorable kind of stories June retail sales overall were up six percent from June of last year which is a pretty meager, growth rate and a significant deceleration so if you go year to date January through June sales this year are only up 1.9 percent, versus last year and again like normal retail years sales tend to go up about 4% a year the last three years you know largely impacted by the pandemic we've had the three highest growth rates in the history of retail so they're all much higher than four percent so only being up 1.9 percent year-to-date is a, pretty disappointing place to be it's still. Healthy amount from before the pandemic so year-to-date we're up bike 35% from before the pandemic, you know what everyone immediately asks when you talk about these numbers is well what does inflation due to them and if you adjust those numbers from PlayStation year-to-date we're down 2.8% and we're only up 14% from before the pandemic so. [36:10] You know that reflects you know a consumer that's being pretty conservative with their spending. And that you know is a worried sign going in a holiday if we only grew you know less than 2% or you know on a real adjusted basis We Shrunk three percent from last year. We don't get great monthly data for e-commerce we get better quarterly data so the monthly data we get is this thing called non-store sales which is kind of like. Cattle catalogs and e-commerce and it's a little bit of a broader catalog but it was up. [36:46] Nine point nine percent in June which means year-to-date we are up 7.9% for, non store sales and so that's reflecting kind of a return to typical e-commerce growth rates like before the pandemic e-commerce would grow 10 to 15 percent. Year-over-year in brick-and-mortar with grow 4 percent. At one point during the pandemic we had an inversion where retail is actually growing faster than brick-and-mortar than e-commerce and e-commerce has over the last couple quarters been kind of, flipping the script and kind of going back to normal and so at the moment we have this thing where e-commerce growth is back to its normal, eight to ten percent level and brick-and-mortar is well under it's normal for percent level. Um so that's kind of the Commerce story and again will get better e-commerce data because will get the Q 2. E-commerce data next month. I did have one funny story I didn't mention when we're talking about the Tim ooh and she in stuff Tim ooh and she and are now suing each other. Scot: [37:59] They're in their Chinese companies room. Jason: [38:01] Yeah so Bo for Chinese companies Sheehan has a US headquarters in Boston I don't think Tim who has a US headquarters that I'm aware of, so she in which again has been around for a while is suing newcomer Tim ooh, by saying that Tim has been impersonating Sheehan on social commerce platforms including Twitter, where you know of course the verified system has been kind of, put in flocks and so Tim who is accusing Sheehan of creating a bunch of fake social media accounts to undermine. [38:42] She in and, Tim ooh is counter sewer not countersuing their separate suits Tim who sued Sheehan in US court for violating us antitrust laws because what Tim who is saying is that she and is trying to walk up all the factories in China and get all these factories to sign exclusive trade agreements to only sell products through Sheehan and explicitly to not sell through Tim ooh, and so Tim was trying to use us us antitrust wada sort of, who have all the playing field so you know and it just addition to being too fast growing sites that are winning winning consumers and and you know taking as a meaningful share of retail sales there now both be coming, jobs programs for lawyers just like every other retailer in America. Scot: [39:34] Yeah the I just don't think that's going to work I don't think the US courts are really going to find you like. Jason: [39:41] Yeah so definitely not it. Scot: [39:43] Hi going to say your evil Chinese company. Jason: [39:46] Yeah so I don't know I doubt it I doubt know so I think they all have standing to Sue and they're all obligated to follow us law so I think the suits will go through I do think there is a. All right Leah wrong there is a sort of anti-chinese sentiment in the US but I doubt that carries through to the courts I think that's a lot bigger deal for. Potential regulation against some of the things these companies are doing and there is a. [40:14] There's a complicated thing that both TNT Moon she and her getting partly accused of violating like, there's a a a cap, on Customs that shipments have to be worth over 800 dollars in order order for you to have to pay tariffs and you know meet all these import obligations so if you ship a container of clothes from China to the US you're going to pay tariffs on the import of those clothes and you're gonna have to comply with a bunch of laws like that the, clothes were made at a factory you know in a region of China that's known to violate human rights and all these things and there's this loophole that if your sale if your shipment is under 8:00 in value. [41:04] You don't have to do any of that and so when she and started they were shipping a lot of stuff straight from China and and it was all under this 800 our threshold and timbu is still shipping everything straight from China XI and has built a few warehouses in the u.s. so there, probably Blended but like there's a lot of talk on Washington about changing our trade treaties and lowering that minimum, to because there's a significant amount of shipments coming from China to the us that are. They're now under that threshold and taking advantage of that to not not be you know incur all these costs that the bigger companies are having to do. Scot: [41:46] Michael we will see it'll be funny to watch that one rattle through the courts and see who wins. Jason: [41:51] Yeah yeah yeah it's a you know it's all if you don't have a huge financial interest in it it's fun to grab some popcorn and just just follow the drama of all of it. Scot: [42:02] Cool any other exciting news you want to go into. Jason: [42:05] No I think that is everything on my list for for the this month I'm going to be, interested to see how Amazon earnings play out next year again there's a weird thing like, you know in general growth is decelerating the industry average is decelerating and our friends at Amazon and Walmart which are the two largest retailers in the US by a significant margin, Arbor of grow have historically been growing faster than the industry average which kind of means. There's not a lot of growth for the rest of the industry and so it'll be interesting to see whether that Trend continues, in with this Q2 data or whether you know the law of large numbers starts to kick in with these guys. Scot: [42:53] Yeah and if you have these fast Growers out here like these upstarts the Sheehan and the team is who are they taken care from that's that's always the ultimate question that we ask. Jason: [43:04] Yeah absolutely so we're going to have to continue watch and more data becomes available. Scot: [43:10] Cool so do you have any trips coming up that people need to be worth any appearance. Jason: [43:14] I'm all vacations all the time now so. Scot: [43:17] Having done three Keynotes you're burned out. Jason: [43:20] I am not of course I'll be at every show so I think next up for me is eat a least in Boston so if any talks are planning on attending that or in the Boston area, drop me a line and we can meet for a Starbucks coffee and you can give me a hard time about why you wish Scott was there and not me. Scot: [43:40] Cool and then on our docket we have August 3rd as Amazon earnings will try to get a show out pretty close to that one and then we've been promising folks a deep dive I get notes all the time and now that you've done a talk on one that will that should be helpful because now you've hopefully got some slides that we can use as an anchor it so we'll have to get that in the can once we get back to a more normal schedule here. Jason: [44:04] Yeah and that's a deep dive on generative a I assume you're talking about. Scot: [44:07] Yeah yeah yeah I do too cool. Jason: [44:10] I love it well we'll give back some time to users so if you appreciate this nominally shorter episode feel free to give us a five star review and encourage us to be briefed more often. Scot: [44:24] And until next time. Jason: [44:26] Happy commercing.

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