Podcasts about OEC

Joining us for this episode is Leanne Jefferies, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at OEC. Leanne has been on the front lines of OEM certification for years and brings a unique perspective on how shops can not only achieve certification—but truly leverage it as a strategic business advantage. We'll talk about how certifications have expanded from luxury-only to mainstream, how they're adapting for the EV era, what the investment and ROI really look like, and how certified shops can better serve consumers, insurers, and their own teams. Connect with Leanne: Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannejefferies/ OEC's Certified Repair Network (CRN): https://oeconnection.com/products/oec-certified-repair-network/ Collision Performance Network (CPN): https://oeconnection.com/products/cpn/ Canadian OEM Certification – Certified Collision Care:  https://certifiedcollisioncare.ca//canada Electric Vehicle Handling Qualified (EVHQ): https://oeconnection.com/products/evhq/ CRN Coaching:  https://oeconnection.com/products/quality-coaching/     This episode is sponsored by: asTech asTech is dedicated to safety, precision, and innovation in vehicle diagnostics. With industry-leading scanning and calibration solutions, asTech ensures every repair meets OEM standards, enhancing safety and customer satisfaction. Continuously testing and scanning new vehicles, asTech refines its technology to stay ahead of modern repair challenges. A tool stack covering 40+ brands and a network of 400+ ASE and I-CAR certified technicians provide fast, accurate diagnostics that maximize efficiency. asTech—driven by precision, powered by safety. Visit https://astech.com/ today or call 1-888-486-1166.

Max Light-Pacheco, Community Engagement Manager at OEC joins the Exchange to discuss.

In an episode of Trabaho, Visa, atbp., Migrant Workers Office Labor Attaché Melissa Mendizabal shared insights on the purpose and process of obtaining an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) for OFWs in Australia. - Sa episode ng Trabaho, Visa, atbp, ibinahagi ni Migrant Workers Office Labor Attache' Melissa Mendizabal kung para saan at ang proseso ng pagkuha ng Overseas Employment Certificate o OEC para sa mga OFW sa Australia.

In Chapter 8 of Kate Willette's advocacy bible, “Don't Call it a Miracle,” she tells us the story of a human cell with special, regenerative characteristics. A cell that, although not a stem cell, perpetually repairs and replaces neural tissue throughout our life. It's called an olfactory ensheathing cell (OEC) or glia (OEG). Parts of the story seemed like the wild west with questionable scientists taking some risky chances, pulling cells out of people's noses and injecting them into their spinal cords, leading to catastrophe. Other, more conservative scientists were doing work that resulted in almost unbelievable results in... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-114.html

In this video, Dr. Scott Aniol dives into the core differences between Old Earth Creationism (OEC) and Young Earth Creationism (YEC), and why many proponents of YEC find OEC problematic. We'll explore how the interpretation of Genesis plays a pivotal role, and what science says about the age of the earth. From theological implications to the integrity of biblical literalism, we examine why Young Earth Creationists argue that the timeline of creation is central to maintaining a literal understanding of Scripture. Watch as we break down the key contradictions in Old Earth Creationism and how it conflicts with the biblical narrative of a young earth, as well as what this means for the debate between faith and science.

New to Orange and OEC, Katelyn shares her experience of being a new person at a new church. Listen in to her conversation with Suellen and be encouraged.

Earl starts the hour joined by James Vanderloo, the head of the OEC group, to talk about the looming east coast port workers strike. They talk about the reasons the workers are may strike, the effect it would have on the economy, and how its impact can be lessened. Then, he talks about the inhumane executions happening in American prisons. The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Earl and the show!

Recently, the People's Republic of China banned the export of rare earth magnet production technologies for national security interest. Note, not the particular rare earth magnets themselves. The technologies that produce them. There are 18 rare earth elements - the 15 lanthanides as well as yttrium, scandium, and lutetium. They have wide technological and commercial uses. Most of these use cases are small - the OEC values global rare-earth metal compound trade volume in 2021 at about $2.7 billion - but they are vital. Thus why we call them the "vitamins" of the tech economy. But one use case in particular stands out to me over all the others: Magnets. And China's tech export actions hint at their strategic importance. In just a few years, China won a near-complete monopoly on the production of these unexpectedly critical magnet materials.

Recently, the People's Republic of China banned the export of rare earth magnet production technologies for national security interest. Note, not the particular rare earth magnets themselves. The technologies that produce them. There are 18 rare earth elements - the 15 lanthanides as well as yttrium, scandium, and lutetium. They have wide technological and commercial uses. Most of these use cases are small - the OEC values global rare-earth metal compound trade volume in 2021 at about $2.7 billion - but they are vital. Thus why we call them the "vitamins" of the tech economy. But one use case in particular stands out to me over all the others: Magnets. And China's tech export actions hint at their strategic importance. In just a few years, China won a near-complete monopoly on the production of these unexpectedly critical magnet materials.

ounder & CEO at Forceget, a leading expert in global supply chain and logistics, who reveals crucial strategies that Amazon sellers need to thrive in the fast-approaching holiday season. Burak unpacks how to save money on logistics and explore new marketplaces amidst the rise of new players like TikTok Shop Temu, and Shein. As a special treat, Burak shares his favorite restaurants in Istanbul, just in time for Bradley who is heading to the upcoming conference in the city. We break down the factors driving up international shipping prices, from reduced vessel schedules to container shortages and shifting market demands. High inflation and the growth of platforms such as Temu and AliExpress are reshaping e-commerce, creating new challenges for Amazon sellers. Learn how to navigate Amazon Global Logistics' practices, adapt to the new fees, and optimize your shipment strategy to stay competitive in today's volatile market. This episode is a goldmine of insights for those grappling with the costs of selling large items on Amazon. Discover why more sellers are turning to third-party logistics providers and exploring multi-channel selling to maximize profitability. We highlight the benefits of early inventory planning, the impact of Amazon's new delivery rules, and the critical need for flexible fulfillment options. Plus, find out how expanding into physical retail stores like Walmart can be a game-changer for your business. Tune in for expert strategies that can transform your logistics approach and boost your bottom line this Q4. In episode 593 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Burak discuss: 00:00 - Global Supply Chain Insights and Tips 04:11 - Impact of Rising International Shipping Prices 07:20 - Impact of New Amazon Fees 12:26 - Amazon Global Logistics vs Independent Freight Forwarder 16:38 - Maximizing Amazon Seller Profitability 17:31 - Expanding Sales Beyond Amazon  23:00 - Diversifying Sales Channels and Maximizing Profits 24:03 - Saving on FBA Fees and Freight 30:11 - Benefits of Investing in Your Brand's Website ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On Youtube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Transcript Bradley Sutton: Today we've got one of the world's leading experts on global supply chain and logistics and he's going to talk about a wide variety of topics, like things Amazon sellers can keep in mind for Q4, how they can save money on logistics and expanding to other marketplaces. How cool is that? Pretty cool, I think. Black Box by Helium 10 House is the largest database of Amazon products and keywords in the world. Outside of Amazon itself, we have over 2 billion products and many millions more keywords from different Amazon marketplaces, from USA to Australia to Germany and more. Use our powerful filters to search through this database for pockets of opportunity that you might want to get into with your first or next product to sell on Amazon. For more information, go to h10.me/blackbox. Don't forget you can save 10% off for life on Helium 10 by using our special code SSP10. Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast by Helium 10. I am your host, Bradley Sutton, and this is the show. That's completely BS-free, unscripted and unrehearsed, organic conversation about serious strategies for Serious Sellers of any level in the e-commerce world.  And we got somebody who helped Serious Seller all over the world, I think the third, maybe fourth time he's been on the Podcast. Burak, how's it going? Man? I'm great. Bradley, Thanks for having me again. Burak: I'm great. Bradley, Thanks for having me again. Bradley Sutton: Are you in Miami right now? Burak: Yes, Miami Florida. Bradley Sutton: Okay, I'm wearing my Miami hat. This is, like, I think, an older minor league baseball team or something. That's why I'm wearing my Miami hat today in your honor. But you're originally from Turkey. Did you know that I'm going to Istanbul in a little bit? Burak: I think you mentioned. Yes, I'm very excited. I wish I was there to take you to the best food restaurants, you know. Bradley Sutton: You'll have to tell me what the good ones are. Are there any in Istanbul that for sure I need to go to so I can maybe even by myself I can go? Burak: I think you should definitely visit Galata Port. It's a new place. It's right by the water. There are some good Kebab places and also definitely Baklava. You should try Gülolu, the best Baklava in the world. Bradley Sutton: Perfect, all right, I'm going to those places. By the way, I'm not sure when this podcast is going to go out, but if anybody is in Turkey and is down to meet me on September the 4th or 5th and you want to go with me to one of these restaurants or take me there. Conference I'm speaking at, you can get a link to it at h10.me forward slash Istanbul. H10.me forward slash Istanbul. It will forward you to the conference I'll be speaking at. So, I'd love to do like a little mini-Helium 10 meetup over there. Now. We're not here just to talk about Turkish food and Turkish delights. I'm sure we could spend a whole episode. You know as much as I love food to talk about that. But you know you're one of the leading experts in the world about, you know shipping and logistics and things like that, so let's just hop right into it. You know the last time you were on this show was episode 457. So, by the way, if anybody wants to get Burak's more of his backstory, actually go back to the very first episode he was on, which is episode 324. You can learn about his origin story. And then 457, we talked about some other topics, but what was 457? I think it was around, like you know, May, June of last year. So obviously you know things in logistics change month by month, even. What are some of the biggest changes that sellers should be aware of, just in general? First of all, in the logistics world, whether it's about pricing or taxes, what can you tell us has been different since the last time you were on the show? Burak: You know you're right, things sometimes change its daily base and you know, when we started ForceGet, it was probably five years ago, we were mainly focusing on international shipping, but we became more like a supply chain. Now there has been a lot of changes within our company as well as in the world. In the industry, with the e-commerce, especially with the Amazon FBA plus, the new players are coming into the market TikTok, Teemu, Shein and Shopify. According to the reports, they have lost some revenue. However, a lot of companies they're trying to enter omnichannel. That's something that I mentioned before we start recording. When it comes to international shipping, actually, international shipping prices increased. Compared to six months ago. I think we have seen the lowest shipping prices last probably a few decades. Full container price was almost uh 1500 dollars from China to Los Angeles. Now it went back up to seven, eight thousand dollars. Now we see the range of five thousand, five thousand, five hundred dollars, which is, I think, a hell to range for both um shipping lines, freight forwarders, as well as for f the um e-commerce and amazon sellers. Bradley Sutton: Prices went down but then prices have been going up again for different things. Obviously, there was that thing that happened last year in the Red Sea and things like that. So obviously there's always random things COVID, or there's a container ship blocking the whole Suez Canal or something like that. Those would obviously have an effect. But the recent price increases in shipping, like what is that attributed to? Because, like, is that because of the, the war that that's happening, or is it something else? Burak: Actually, this was uh sort of uh happened, I would say, inorganically. Uh, one of the reasons was the shipping lines. Uh, you know all these worldwide companies like Hyundai, Zim, Evergreen. I'm sure everybody's familiar with that big logo block less US channel they have canceled a lot of scheduled vessels because maybe 30%, 40% of the container vessel was not 100% fulfilled, vessel was not 100 percent fulfilled. Basically, they were losing a lot of money so they decided to roll over one of the week's shipping schedules to the next one. So basically, there was not enough demand but there is a lot of supply. Obviously then the prices start going down, basically in order to save money on the fuel, maybe the crew, maybe the insurance. So, they started to cancel a lot of scheduled vessels and obviously this caused a big chaos in the market. A lot of containers went, uh from China to other places like Europe, us did not come back. Then we start having container shortage. So, this is something uh started organically. Uh, there was not enough demand in the marketplaces, like in the US, like North America, USA, Canada, because of, I would say maybe, high inflation, or companies like Teemu, AliExpress start to do very cheap price Drop shipping from China, which is something interesting that we maybe talk later. Teemu is start entering US market. Start working with local 3PLs to acquire Amazon sellers to start selling the ones which are qualified OEC. Start selling on Teemu so they will start doing local deliveries with a shorter period of delivery times, which I believe they will try to attract Surplus. What is Surplus? The product that already has been sitting in the US for a long time. Amazon sellers or their wholesalers they cannot sell it, so they need to liquidate the product. So, Teemu was basically saying that hey, use our platform to liquidate them, not on the retail price, but heavily discounted price, maybe 60%, 70%. So, I think all these things happening last two years after COVID, when we saw a very big peak when the Amazon sellers were making really good money but then the sales dropped a couple of different reasons, and I see that it's the same thing is affecting the international shipping prices and fulfillment prices. Things are really very different right now compared to even six months ago. Bradley Sutton: Obviously, this has been the year of crazy Amazon, new fees and new announcements, you know, be it inbound, placement fees, and so I want to talk just a little bit about that. First, like in your you know you're handling both sides, you know, be it. You know shipping side, be it logistics side, warehousing and things. What have you seen as far as how this has changed, what Amazon sellers are doing, like, for example, me, I've got my own warehouse, but still now I'm being very mindful of how many you know, like, how many, you know what kind of boxes I'm putting in. Like, like, maybe before I was only trying to do you know a certain number of shipments, but now I'm like, no, I got to have minimum five, you know of one box or, oh, I need to try and increase a 15 because I got to avoid that placement fee. But what have you noticed as far as your clients? How are their practices different because of some of these new fees? Burak: Man. It's a really, really long topic actually when it comes to make it shorter version. When Amazon came up with this, the idea was start charging sellers for all those distribution fees that they need to ship to many small warehouses across fulfillment centers across the nation so the end user can receive the products not in two days but one day, even maybe sometimes half day. But we have seen a lot of case studies actually our customers. They created five shipments and when, let's say, 100 cartons, Amazon asked you to ship 50 cartons to Texas, we saw that the final delivery address Amazon distributed these products were still Pennsylvania or Florida or still North Carolina maybe. So what? Amazon was actually telling sellers in theory hey, split the shipments to five locations because that's going to be closer to the buyers. That was not really the case. Yeah, I guess they're still working on a lot of Optimization, uh structure. Obviously, this was like a new project for them. But there has been a lot of confusing for sellers. A lot of seller's kind of felt like they have to use Amazon Global Logistics to avoid those uh placement. But then when they tried to book the shipment, amazon Global Logistics did not arrange to pick up. Three weeks, four weeks' time Then they have charged people wrong HDS code. So, a lot of sellers they paid very high tax and duty instead of some other lower charges that they're supposed to receive. I mean, obviously we talked to a lot of people, some people they have good experience with Amazon Global Logistics, some people have bad experiences. But in my opinion that was not really fair for Amazon to tell people, hey, if you use AGL, then you will not be paying any of these fees, but then if you don't, then you have to pay for it. I guess I understand they have invested billions of dollars into this fulfillment center supply chain logistics, so they want to leverage the power of their seller the seller power, I would say. But I think I would not put all my eggs in the same basket, so I would not just use AGL and AWD, you know AWD also a new program Amazon has launched like two years. But since they're pushing a lot harder right now and I think the fourth quarter will be very tough uh test for Amazon with all the check-in processes, transferring uh products between the fulfillment centers and making sure that they become available and one of my I believe most of our customers now start looking into FBM options. Number one very high FBA fees. Number two all these delays with AGL, AWD, fulfillment center transfers. Obviously, amazon is going to prioritize. The products are already sitting in the fulfillment centers. They will prioritize to ship the products first, not receive the products first. So that always has been the case. So, if you ask my opinion, it's going to be a tough year for a lot of sellers to get and understand these FBA fees. But also try to be profitable. You know that's something that we've been talking about. It doesn't make sense anymore to say, hey, I'm seven, eight figure seller, but how much profit I'm making? So, I believe to make plan B, plan C is very, very important, Bradley. Bradley Sutton: Me having my own warehouse and obviously I can repack things and I do smaller quantities. I can easily make sure to send to four or five locations to get that, you know to skip the low inventory fee. But if I'm sending in containers and before I would send to Amazon directly, I pretty much have no option, right, like I am going to get that low inventory fee no matter what unless I send to a 3PL first and they divide it. Or am I thinking of that wrong, since I don't send containers directly to Amazon? I don't know, but is that correct? Like pretty much anybody who's sending full containers or containers that can't be broken up or shipments that can't be broken up, they're forced into this fee. Burak: Yes, kind of. But we have done some case studies to see what really makes sense, if it makes sense to ship, because Amazon Global Logistics is also not charging sellers the market fees. They're charging actually higher, a lot higher. So, if you're looking at door-to-door shipment from China to one of the most popular Amazon FBA fulfillment centers, let's say ONT8, which is in Los Angeles, California Riverside, if you use us it's going to cost $6,000, but with Amazon Global Logistics they're charging $8,000 or $9,000. So basically, they're kind of charging a little higher so that they can use probably that money to distribute the products within three to four different locations. And if it is LCL, then less than full container. Yes, you can actually choose to use your own freight forwarder and price is very similar. But one of the things that we realized; their FC transfer times a lot longer than using an independent Freight Forwarder. So, which means if you ship with AGL it will maybe be fully delivered to Amazon, fully check in, all received 90 days, versus you use your own Freight Forwarder, probably it will be delivered and checked in 45 to 50 days. So, does it matter for you? Maybe it doesn't really matter because the sales are not that fast right now, unfortunately, I don't see really much Amazon sales recently saying that, hey, I'm running out of inventory all the time. I hope it's a good problem. I hope some of the people having that problem. But majority of the people are saying, hey, I'm not in the rush, so I'm okay to take these fees. But then you should really understand the cost of actually paying everything in advance and your cash tied up to. If you're using a loan, if you're not using just cash, if you're, you know, withdrawing some money with, I don't know, amazon financing or third-party money, you get funding. So, you need to understand you may be paying monthly two to 3% because these are short term funds, so probably charging 20, 25% annually. So, every month you're paying two to 3% something that you're not selling. So that's basically three percent minus from your actual margin. So, there are so many things to consider. You know trying to explain as basic as possible. So definitely understand and see what is better for your business. And if I were a big seller, I wouldn't send all of my inventory FBA. I would keep some of my inventory in a 3pl close to amazon and send it in a you know, smaller batches and more frequent. This way I'm not going to be paying high inventory fees, the storage fees and, more importantly, I can test other marketplaces. You know, I can try to drive traffic. I will do FBM, I can do Tic Tac Shops or maybe even Walmart. So, it will give you more flexibility instead of sending everything to Amazon, FBA. And if one day somehow your listings get suspended or hijacked or your sales is down for some reason, then you'll be like, oh my God, what I'm going to do versus you have some inventory in a different location and you can start considering some other options. Bradley Sutton: We talked about new inventory fees that Amazon sellers are having to do, and then the question about whether to go AGL and things like that. But you also mentioned Fulfilled by Merchant. Now, for me, I do all of my products both. I have two SKUs for every product. I have FBM and FBA, and I always tell people to do that. Not necessarily anything to do with logistics, but just because there's still some people out there who don't have Amazon Prime and then, especially if we're talking about products that are priced below $25, they actually prime prices them out of it. So, like, if you're only FBA and you've got like a $24 product, when that person checks out, it's going to add like $8 shipping and now that $24 product became $32 product and you just lost that sale, probably you know, to somebody else and then so for, for that person, I can. I always have a skew. The buy box is actually the FBM skew, because it's only I'll do 2497, you know, with shipping, free shipping, I can, I can fulfill, uh, for almost the same as Amazon, considering that I don't have to pay, I don't have to send it to Amazon. I have to send Amazon pick and pack fees, but that's my reason for doing FBM, but are you saying that you're actually seeing some sellers go to Seller Fulfilled Prime and not do FBA, or you're just saying they're just forgetting Prime at all and having a listing that's strictly FBM? Burak: For larger items. We see sometimes only FBM, because some people say that, hey, Amazon is taking 50% to 55% of my sales price for large items. FBA is extremely expensive and I feel like a lot of people, a lot of buyers, are more price sensitive recently compared to two years ago. That's real. Most of our customers, they have both FBA and FBM. They do most likely what you do. Because you're right. I mean, some people they don't need the product in one day, they want to do the cheaper version. So why wouldn't you add an additional strategy to your listing? And it's your own money versus paying Amazon and 3pl will handle that a lot cheaper and then, if it is not a big item, your shipping price is not going to be that expensive. You can still buy the shipping within Amazon, which is great. You don't have to have your own ups FedEx account. But majority of our customers, they want to test new marketplaces. I  know that our some of our customer they're investing into their own websites and when they get the order, they drive traffic, they convert. Then it's much easier to launch a product with your own email marketing, like with your own email database which you've been talking about. You know how to launch a product, like all the honeymoon period, amazon changing the algorithms, a lot of our customers also they have problem with launching a brand-new product on Amazon. It's not that easy as it used to be like a few years ago. So, people are testing different marketplaces and different channels to see if they can get a better ROI. Obviously, amazon still has. It's very interesting actually, when we see the Amazon's quarterly earnings report, we see that Amazon is keep growing their profit, number of buyers, their revenue. We see a big part of it from the seller's fees revenue. But there is a fact that Amazon does not want to leave the market share to other players that aggressively come in, especially out of China. We see that a new Amazon program is going to roll out which is Dropshipping from China. I don't think that's a great idea, but I think just Amazon wants to keep it. Bradley Sutton: I don't think any Amazon seller is based in the US thinks that's a good idea. Burak: Not only Amazon sellers, but I think it's also not fair for other traditional importers who have, like a warehouse people in here. They're paying tax and payrolls. That's my personal opinion. Obviously, it's not a yes or no, white or black topic. A lot of people have their own opinion. But eventually I know that we have some importers, like traditional wholesalers, that their business is down 30 to 40% just because a lot of people buying products directly from China and those companies. Of course they have a cheaper price. They don't have local expenses, all these utility fees, the warehouse rents and et cetera. We all know that it all adds up. So, I think it's going to be a tough uh year for next year for a lot of amazon sellers. That's why I think it's a really good idea to start considering uh different strategies and different plans for uh increasing the revenue and profitability.. Bradley Sutton: We're heading close to Q4. Um, amazon's made different announcements as far as hey, have your inventory in by. I think one of them was like, if you want it for Black Friday, you got to have it in by October 19th, or something like that. They had said what are your predictions as far as like? Is this year the same thing as every year, where Amazon has a deadline and you got to kind of stick to it, or do you notice anything from some of these announcements where you think there's something that sellers need to be aware of going into this year's Q4? Burak: I think last week they announced a new Q4's delivery structure and delivery rules. Some of them are the restriction with FBA delivery appointments, reduction in capacity limits, holiday peak fulfillment fees. So, all these are basically saying that the amazon sellers uh, need to plan better when they're going to send their inventory, how they're going to send it. And you know the thing. What amazon wants you to do is actually send your inventory as early as possible. So, this way they can charge you a lot higher for the fourth quarter, with the maximum amount of, you know, the low inventory fee. Because even if you don't ship it to Amazon, you still pay in that inventory because inventory fee, because Amazon thinks that, hey, I, I allocate some space for you according to your sales history. Now, whether you ship it or not, I'm going to still charge you that. So, we have a lot of sellers. We I think they still don't know exactly how this fee structure is going to work for seasonal products. We had a client they shipped like four or five containers for Christmas lights, Christmas tree decorations. So, they don't have enough space right now in Amazon FBA. So, I think that is a problem for sellers, like they sell seasonal products. So basically, like what amazon is saying versus what they are doing. I think it's a little bit opposite, um, because you cannot really ship as much as you want, but then amazon is saying, hey, send me all this product. I want to charge you more, but same time you cannot do it. So, I don't think there's going to be a big solution for these people. The best to do is create an FPM auction to make sure you don't get charged all these high FBA fees, especially for the long term, and, God forbid if you miss that season. You can't sell out everything and you have some inventory left over. In January you definitely need to take the product back, otherwise your fees are going to be very high. Bradley Sutton: In the past you've talked about ways that, without even doing anything, major Amazon sellers can possibly save money, like they're probably doing something wrong or not taking into consideration the right tariff and or you know they're letting their freight forward or take advantage of them in a certain way. Can you remind everybody out there what are some easy steps they can take to save money? You know, without having to completely overhaul their entire system of where they could save a little bit of money potentially here or there, just by maybe doing a little mini audit on their SOPs or something like that. Burak: You know, I really think that they should go download their FBA fees and to see how much they're spending on their storage. That's one thing that Amazon is going to hit everyone really bad this year, especially in the fourth quarter. And what is the average age of their inventory stays in the FBA before they sell out. I know that there are a lot of people their sales decrease. I think one of the best ways to do is have a 3PL option. Ship everything to your 3PL and then ship it frequently to Amazon FBA. Because, yes, you will be maybe paying that placement fees but at the same time you can manage your listings somehow. We have seen last year, last quarter, that a lot of shipments delivered to Amazon but Amazon took way longer to check them in. So, we had some clients that they ship product to Amazon FBA. It's delivered but Amazon never checked in. They waited the busy season to pass. So that was pretty bad for some people and they were selling like toys or I remember we had a client that we shipped for them puzzles but Amazon checked them in like very late, so they had to like sell it for a cheaper price. So, you should plan it. Send in your inventory as early as possible on FBA and keep constantly shipping to Amazon FBA to avoid the fees. I think the big saving this year can be from the FBA fees. Obviously check the Freight prices. Compare AGL with other Freight Forwarders to deliver the products instead of one place to five locations. That's a good way to do it. HTS code is a great way to check that. But I think this year's big jackpot is going to be FBA fees. Bradley Sutton: We've been going over some beginner strategies, some advanced strategy. But if some of this is a little bit over your head or you want to just get a nice overview for you or your team about logistics and shipping, Burak actually is in Freedom Ticket 4.0. So, if you guys want to have your team go over some of the basics and some advanced stuff, to go into your Freedom Ticket inside of Helium 10 and then click on the week or the group of modules called supply chain and logistics, and then you're going to see some different modules here that Burak has done. That will help you with that. So, make sure anybody who's a Helium 10 member make sure to go into Freedom Ticket and be able to see it. Do you remember some of the other things that you talked about in that module? Just to let people know what to expect in there. Burak: I think yes. One of the things that relates to FBA fees are the product size, whether you can make your product smaller so Amazon will charge you smaller tiers. I know that we used to do some free audits for the FBA fees that what we realize is actually customer products are a different size than what Amazon is actually charging them, so Amazon is supposed to charge them lower. So definitely, order your competitor's product to see their packaging so that you can redesign your, maybe package. This is a little bit of my background. I lived in China eight years. I've done a lot of sourcing so I'm kind of familiar with like how to make things like lighter, maybe smaller, maybe if you're paying too high for the duty and tax because your product has a different material. So definitely I would say, order your competitor's product to see the size of the box. Maybe they fold the product, they maybe made it smaller. It's definitely helping to see what are the product sizes, mustard cartons and maybe even labeling and maybe inserting some special cards from the competitors. Obviously not asking five-star reviews, but you could see some other maybe conversions that they are doing, maybe because you have other products in the same category. You don't know whether your customers have them. You know they love your brand or not, but you can actually let them know that you're selling some other products that can be related. So, I think it's a good idea to order a competitor's product to see if you can save anything on the size of the product which can save you money on shipping fulfillment in the 3PL as well as Amazon FBA. So, it could be up to 10% to 15%, which is going to be, when you look at it, annually. It's a huge saving. Bradley Sutton: What else do you have for us? We've got sellers of all levels here and I think nowadays maybe people are thinking about some of these newer marketplaces, like TikTok Shop, which now you know, has fulfilled by TikTok and then, and then Teemu is now trying to recruit, you know, US sellers. You know I'm trying to get on the Teemu platform just to just to see how the process goes myself. But what are some things you think you know? When we think multi-channel, you know, gone are the days where people can just say, hey, I'm only going to sell on Amazon, and then maybe there are some days where it's like, oh no, I only need to worry about Amazon and Walmart. So, 2024, 2025, we live. I think it's the year of the many marketplaces trying to make a name for themselves. What are some trends that you're seeing? What is some advice you have for other sellers? Burak: You know? I think the Teemu strategy is very different than Walmart. If I want my products because, if you think about it, Walmart has thousands of stores across US and Canada and even in Mexico. Now they're trying to acquire sellers and they have been very active. You know we go to a lot of different events Prosper Show and others. You see that all the time Walmart's booth there. They're trying to acquire D2C brand events like a shop talk and stuff. What I see is, if you want your products to be in a long term, maybe one day a big brand acquires you because you're in a niche category. Let's say you're in a cosmetic, you're doing something maybe just special for lips or for some special type of skin. I don't know. You could be acquired by a big brand if your product can be on the shelves like physical stores. We have so many customers in the past that they started only online but then they were invited to as a test run to start selling on the retailers. Like you know, it could be Dick's Sports, it could be Walmart. If you're in a sports category, you know those retailers are trying to get some good brands on their shelves which can add a lot of value to your branding and people who see you actually on the physical store. They can go and buy online, because I personally love to compare the price in a retailer versus online. It could be Target. It helps you to find and give your brand a big shout out and people can go and find you and then wholesalers can find you. Maybe, like a retailer chain can find you. So, there's actually both options. I think you're right. I mean, there's so many options. It makes really sense to enter all of these platforms to have reached out the maximum amount of audience. But obviously you need to understand how to manage that inventory because different market channels require maybe different UPC codes, which one of our customers? They had an issue. What the UPC codes the factory is putting actually has not been scanned by the retailer. So, the UPC codes was not valid, so they had to bring the products back, relabel it. Uh, baby steps are good if you're a brand-new seller. Amazon FBA is very good way to start, but maybe it's not that profitable as it, as it used to be. Definitely look for the fpm options and then whatever makes more sense. But I would definitely keep one more sales channel, one more marketplace. Teemu is not the great one yet, because either you need to have a special invite, we have so many people actually asking about the Teemu. Either you have to be invited by a friend or referred by Teemu team directly so you can actually send an email to Temu. But I think in the long term it will be great to invest into your own website because you can easily launch different products. Great to invest into your own website uh, you can do it on Shopify and you know you will have definitely better margins in that and some people they have their own website. They even never want to go to Amazon because they want. They don't want to compete on the price. You, we all know that how amazon works, so it's really a long-term plan. I don't think anyone can really get rich that fast anymore through the e-commerce. I think it's all about branded strategy and it makes more sense to invest in your own website and Shopify. Obviously, amazon has the traffic. It's very hard to bring in traffic. It's not hard but it's going to be expensive in that converting. But, I know that Shopify is working a lot on how to convert more on the products they left in the cart how they can have better conversion. It's very interesting. Recently, I see that installment options pops up on many websites If you're selling an expensive product and I was going to buy a kayak for summertime, it was like $800. I'm like I don't want to pay $800. Then it pops up, hey, you want to pay six times. I was like, okay, but I still didn't buy. But it made me think about okay, that's doable, Bradley Sutton: You're a little bit more hesitant. Burak: Yes, exactly, you're a little bit more on the fence, exactly so looking for different channels definitely is a good strategy and eventually it's your own business. You know we have seen a lot of changes with Amazon algorithm. Maybe this new AI tool that Amazon is offering actually messes up a lot of people's listings. Have you heard? Have you tried using Amazon AI? Did it affect your ranking on keywords? Bradley Sutton: No, I'm not touching that, I don't want. I opted out of that immediately because I don't want Amazon doing anything, because the Amazon AI is nowhere near where it needs to be. All right. So, before we get into your last strategy of the day, just heads up for everybody out there. You want to get some more information about what ForceGet does. Go to h10.me forward slash ForceGet. That'll take you right to our hub website where you can open up a contact with them right there. How else, other than your website, can people find you on the interwebs like Instagram or LinkedIn you want to promote at all? Burak: Yes, absolutely, and they can subscribe to my YouTube channel. We are recording a lot of real case studies and scenarios, what's going on and we're going to a lot of different in-person events. We will be in Amazon Accelerate in Seattle. We will go to other events throughout the year so they can come and meet us in person at most of the events, as well as find us on forescan.com. Bradley Sutton: All right, what's your last 30 or 60 second tip for our sellers out there? Burak: Be careful about your lending costs. That's something that a lot of people they don't really pay attention. Profit is everything. Bad profit means bad cashflow and bad cash flow means that you can't be sustainable in your business. So, understand your lending cost. Look at your FBA fees, how you can save and what is the strategy. Are you paying too much for your international shipments? Are you paying too much for FBA fees? Are you paying too much for long-term storage? So, find out where you can make optimizations, where you can make savings. I believe this business is open to different optimizations and every different aspect you get closer you can find 1% or 2% saving, and if you find three to five different ways of savings, you can save up to 10%. So, talk to the experts. Don't forget to subscribe to the Helium 10's newsletter. I see a lot of interesting topics actually about that. So being part of the community, it's the most important things and whenever you have a problem, ask the right people, get the right answer to fix your problems. Bradley Sutton: Awesome. Well, Burak, thank you for coming on here. I'll let you know what I think about those restaurants you told me and then I'll see you at Amazon Accelerate in Seattle and hopefully some other sellers that are listening to this episode, and we'll definitely have you back on in 2025 and let's see what else has changed in the world of shipping logistics. Burak: Looking forward to see you, Bradley.

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Carlos Colón-Machargo (Atlanta) sits down with Shirin Aboujawde (New York) to discuss the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) requirement that Filipino law imposes on employers that employ remote workers who are Philippines citizens. Carlos and Shirin specifically cover the various stages of the OEC approval process, from submitting an employee offer letter to fulfilling education, training, and medical examination requirements. The speakers also discuss potential travel restrictions and detentions of Filipino national employees in the absence of having a valid OEC, and what steps employers can take when facing these cross-border challenges.

Today Jimmy is hanging out and recording in the studio with the gents from OEC Brewing, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary!Joining Jimmy with a full suite of brews to taste are Ben Neidhart, owner of OEC, and Mike Dolan and Tom Pavlich of B. United International Inc., who represents OEC in NYC.Jimmy goes back with these fine folks for ten years! Learn all about OEC and B. United, owned by Ben's dad, which imports beer, sake, cider, and mead from all over the world since 1995.Tune in for a trip down memory lane and to learn what's next for OEC! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, May 12, 2024.   A global diversity mission generates opportunities for three WV companies … a new boardwalk at Cranberry Glades Botanical Area will accommodate wheelchairs … and WVU's Outdoor Education Center helps people connect while having fun…on today's daily304. #1 – From WestVirginia.gov –  Three West Virginia companies participated in the Global Diversity Export Initiative Trade Mission to Panama, Costa Rica and Colombia in March and discovered potential partnership opportunities through targeted business matchmaking.   The initial success of the mission highlights the potential for small businesses, particularly those led by minorities, women, veterans and other marginalized groups, to thrive on the international stage.  Participating businesses from West Virginia were Appalachian Botanical Company, Metropolitan Executive Dogs and Med-Surg Physicians Group, Inc.. Companies interested in joining future trade missions led by the U.S. Commercial Service and the West Virginia Department of Economic Development are encouraged to contact an international trade manager with the WVDED to learn more about upcoming opportunities. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/global-diversity-mission-generates-export-opportunities-for-west-virginia-businesses/   #2 – From WVNEWS.com – West Virginia's Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is getting a new boardwalk with wheelchair access to protect its delicate ecosystem. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service provided $1.25 million for the project, announced by Governor Jim Justice. The refurbishing aims to secure access for future generations while safeguarding the area's unique flora. The current boardwalk, built in the late 1950s to 1960s, prevents damage to the fragile plant population in the area. The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is home to rare pink orchids and various carnivorous plant species, with ecological ties to Canada. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/cranberry-glades-botanical-area-in-west-virginia-to-receive-wheelchair-accessible-boardwalk-with-1-25m/article_b4f61ede-0327-11ef-9edd-5fa95dc0e359.html   #3 – From WVU TODAY – Tapping into the landscape of the Mountain State, the West Virginia University Outdoor Education Center — run by Adventure WV — provides members of the University and surrounding communities opportunities to learn more about themselves and others by taking on challenges in nature. The OEC is a multipurpose facility dedicated to providing educational and aerial adventure activities, including the WVU Zip Line Canopy Tour, WVU Challenge Course and the Adventure Basecamp Overnight Facility. All activities are open to WVU faculty, staff, students and student organizations. OEC staff work to customize experiences to help address specific group goals, like improved communications, while providing new experiences. In downtown Morgantown, Adventure WV also runs Morgantown Adventure Outfitters in collaboration with the city, offering kayak and bicycle rentals and guided programs to the public. “Overall, our goal is to help people connect with one another in a purposeful way by having fun,” said Chad Baker, assistant director of Adventure WV. Read more: https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/04/03/adventure-wv-offers-wvu-community-members-and-others-many-ways-to-pursue-purpose-outdoors?es_id=0a465ee6b6   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.  

In this episode of "Growing Forward and Celebrating Success" on The Current Buzz, Kayla and Autumn share the exhilarating news of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC) and OEC Fiber being honored as the Large Business of the Year. Explore the rich history of OEC, established 87 years ago, and how it continues to innovate and serve its members and subscribers with dedication and pride.

In an interview with SBS Filipino, Oscar David, Officer-in-Charge of the Migrant Workers Office in Canberra, outlined the process for applying for the OEC or Overseas Employment Certificate. - Sa panayam ng SBS Filipino kay Oscar David, Officer-in-Charge ng Migrant Workers Office sa Canberra, inilatag nito ang proseso sa aplikasyon sa OEC o Overseas Employment Certificate.

From the grassroots origins to the transformative impact, explore the growth and evolution of these cooperatives as they navigate the dynamic landscape of high-speed internet and electricity. Learn about the strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and collaborative efforts driving innovation and reliability across OEC's service territory. Discover firsthand accounts, behind-the-scenes insights, and future plans that promise to revolutionize connectivity and community engagement. Stream this episode now to stay informed and inspired by the remarkable story of OEC and OEC Fiber.

Join us for an engaging episode of The Current Buzz, as Marty Hayes, VP of Operations at OEC Electric and Fiber, reflects on his remarkable 38-year journey with the cooperative. From his humble beginnings in 1985 to his current role overseeing operations, Marty shares firsthand experiences and insights into the evolution of OEC. Discover the challenges faced, technological advancements embraced, and the unwavering commitment to member service that defines OEC's legacy. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the power of dedication, innovation, and community impact.

Co hosts : Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Boy Tim, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS  Episode – It's Beer Club time where we pair beer and a record. On this episode we pair Elephant by White Stripes with beers from Dogfish, OEC, and Petrus. We taste and rate the following beer from 1-5:  Record highlighted on today's show: Title: ElephantBand: The White StripesRelease Date: April 1, 2003Label: Third Man RecordsStudio: Toe Rag and Maida Vale, London EnglandProducer: Jack White 8:44      Good ol' Boy Dave's pick:  120 minute IPA – 16.6% ABV  Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Milton, DE  SUDS-4 15:57    Good ol' Boy Tim's pick:  Phantasma (Blend #8) – old style German porter, brewed with wheat, oats, molasses and licorice root aged in a variety of barrels ranging from fresh Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena CA); Merlot (Napa, CA); and Marsala (Sicily, Italy) barrels between 6 months and 2 years.  9%ABV  OEC (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores) brewery, Oxford, CT  SUDS-5 23:10    Good ol' Gal Julieanna's pick:  Petrus Aged Pale – 100% uncut sour beer from oak foeders aged for 24 months.  7.3% ABV  Brouwerij De Brabandere Bavikhove, Vlaanderen Belgium  SUDS-4  info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple & Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Check out Good ol Boy Dave on 60 Second Reviewshttps://www.instagram.com/goodoleboydave/ Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : One Tan Hand Productions

Co hosts : Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Boy Tim, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS  Episode – It's Beer Club time where we pair beer and a record. On this episode we pair Elephant by White Stripes with beers from Dogfish, OEC, and Petrus. We taste and rate the following beer from 1-5:   Record highlighted on today's show: Title: Elephant Band: The White Stripes Release Date: April 1, 2003 Label: Third Man Records Studio: Toe Rag and Maida Vale, London England Producer: Jack White   8:44      Good ol' Boy Dave's pick:  120 minute IPA – 16.6% ABV  Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Milton, DE  SUDS-4   15:57    Good ol' Boy Tim's pick:  Phantasma (Blend #8) – old style German porter, brewed with wheat, oats, molasses and licorice root aged in a variety of barrels ranging from fresh Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena CA); Merlot (Napa, CA); and Marsala (Sicily, Italy) barrels between 6 months and 2 years.  9%ABV  OEC (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores) brewery, Oxford, CT  SUDS-5   23:10    Good ol' Gal Julieanna's pick:  Petrus Aged Pale – 100% uncut sour beer from oak foeders aged for 24 months.  7.3% ABV  Brouwerij De Brabandere Bavikhove, Vlaanderen Belgium  SUDS-4     info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple & Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast. Check out Good ol Boy Dave on 60 Second Reviews https://www.instagram.com/goodoleboydave/ Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here: https://amzn.to/2Xblorc The easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes”  Credits: TITLE: Maxwell Swing PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI) PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI) COURTESY OF: AudioSparx   TITLE: Flapperjack PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI) PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI) COURTESY OF: AudioSparx   TITLE: Back Roads PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead Post production services : One Tan Hand Productions Advertising sales: Contact us directly Content hosting services:  PodBean

Engaging Our LIteral Neighbors We are honored to have the Rev. Derek Miller, Rector of St. Peter's Church in Ellicott City, MD with us. Derek talks with us about what it means to be a "co-vocational" priest, and the work he is doing with the Ellicott City Partnership. He encourages us to re-engage with our literal neighbors, people outside the walls of our churches.00:00 Engaging Our LIteral Neighbors00:22 Introduction01:34 The Ellicott City Partnership03:49 About Ellicott City and the People06:56 Co-Vocational: What Does It Mean?11:47 Surprises? Resilience!14:47 Your Source of Spiritual Resili16:55 Having Fun19:25 BothAndBand22:00 Connect with Derek23:48 Final Words26:55 ThanksResources mentioned in this episode:Derek's Website Derek's Facebook page Derek on YouTube @stpetersec on Instagram Band is on Instagram: BothAndBand: @bothandbandOld Ellicott City partnership website: https://visitoldellicottcity.com/Derek is the Rector at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Old Ellicott City and the Main Street Coordinator for the Ellicott City Partnership. Person, Partner, Parent, Priest, Place-maker. I live in OEC with my wife, Kara and my three-year old son, Easton and I love to accumulate (and sometimes read) books, drink craft-made beverages, and play music at open mics. (let me know if you need other info) Listening for Clues is pleased to present our new series, "Good News!" featuring weekly conversations with people who are making a difference, large or small. We want everyone to know what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how. So, our listeners and viewers can experience the good news and go out and make a difference themselves. Listening for Clues invites you into conversations that discover clues, rather than solutions to life's problems. Join the journey with Jon Shematek and Lauren Welch, Episcopal deacons, as we explore whatever lies ahead. Check our website Listening for Clues.© 2023 Listening for Clues

Daniel from the Bandit's Keep media empire joins me to review a supplement for the 1974 original edition of Dungeons & Dragons. You can buy OEC here: EU buyers https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Erik-Johansson/dp/9180077765/ Rest of the world https://www.amazon.com/Original-Campaign-Additional-Medieval-Campaigns/dp/9179699847/ ODD74 threads discussing the book https://odd74.proboards.com/thread/15342/original-edition-campaign-supplement-amazon https://odd74.proboards.com/thread/15817/thread-supplement-original-edition-campaign Places to find Daniel are linked here: https://banditskeep.wordpress.com/ Monsters & Treasure podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monsters-and-treasure Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr⁠⁠ PLAY web forum ⁠⁠http://www.dekahedron.com/boards/index.php⁠⁠ Home page for this show ⁠⁠https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/⁠⁠ Home page for Cerebrevore, the TTRPG panel discussion podcast ⁠⁠https://cerebrevore.carrd.co/⁠⁠ Attend: BSerCon 3 ⁠⁠⁠https://tabletop.events/conventions/bser-con-3-online⁠⁠⁠ (sadly not in 3D) Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most Radiant Grandeur Baron The Belligerent Hero of The Valley. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.grogcon.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠ Ray Otus did the coffee cup  art for this show, you can find his blog at ⁠⁠https://rayotus.carrd.co/⁠⁠ TJ Drennon provides music for my show. Colin Green at Spikepit ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/spikepit⁠⁠ provided the "Have no fear" sound clip. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/message

In the second part of our conversation with Brianna Wall, we dive into audience segments and how the team at Oklahoma Electric Cooperative identifies and adds internal data to their communication strategy.Link to OEC's electric vehicle webpage: https://okcoop.org/ev/.

Timm Buechler is one talented guy. He primarily plays bass, something he taught himself out of necessity. However, he also writes, sings, is a graphic artist, and he has a thing for 8-track tapes. He has toured with the likes of Paul Collins and Peter Case, played on sessions for Dwight Twilley, and even met Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) once. After playing bass in different parts of the world, on national tours, and with several local bands, the cool thing you find about Timm is he's still very much in touch with his roots. Today he shares with us his stories.  And his 8-tracks."Umbrella" performed by Rebel WaltzWritten by Timm Buechler℗ 1990 Archie's Tasmanian Music. Used with permission of Timm Buechler."Tomorrow" performed by Dwight TwilleyWritten by Dwight Twilley℗ 2015 Big Oak Records. Used with permission of Timm Buechler.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTube Facebook Instagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions, Appleton, WI.Producer: Rob MarnochaRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie AngelThis podcast copyright ©2024 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved.

In this riveting episode, join host Johanna Williams as she navigates the hot terrain of global economic trends. From a surprising surge in the global ice cube tray market to the booming demand for air conditioners, dive deep into the complex world of economic indicators. Learn about the emerging prowess of heat pumps and their growing adoption across countries like the U.S., Sweden, and Germany. Johanna also brings OEC trade highlights for August to the forefront, shedding light on Sweden's energy endeavors, Germany's fluctuating pharmaceutical exports, and the curious case of the UK's gold-driven export boom. Also, explore the potential recession indicators in Japan's economy, the economic challenges faced by India, and the intriguing shift in China's global trade strategy. Wrapping up the episode, delve into the U.S.'s recalibration of trade relationships and South Korea's waning technological success. If you're looking to stay ahead of global economic trends and understand the intricate dynamics of world trade, this episode is a must-listen. Johanna's wit and wisdom promise not just data-driven insights but also a few chuckles along the way. Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more TRADEWIND-ADVISORY episodes.

Join us in this power-packed episode of 'The Current Buzz,' a podcast by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative and OEC Fiber. Learn how integrating technology into your home can revolutionize your energy efficiency!

Brought to you by Mixpanel—Event analytics that everyone can trust, use, and afford | Round—The private network built by tech leaders for tech leaders | Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments—Ronny Kohavi, PhD, is a consultant, teacher, and leading expert on the art and science of A/B testing. Previously, Ronny was Vice President and Technical Fellow at Airbnb, Technical Fellow and corporate VP at Microsoft (where he led the Experimentation Platform team), and Director of Data Mining and Personalization at Amazon. He was also honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Experimentation Culture Awards in September 2020 and teaches a popular course on experimentation on Maven. In today's podcast, we discuss:• How to foster a culture of experimentation• How to avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions when running experiments• His most surprising experiment results• The critical role of trust in running successful experiments• When not to A/B test something• Best practices for helping your tests run faster• The future of experimentation—Enroll in Ronny's Maven class: Accelerating Innovation with A/B Testing at https://bit.ly/ABClassLenny. Promo code “LENNYAB” will give $500 off the class for the first 10 people to use it.—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-ab-testing-ronny-kohavi-airbnb-microsoft-amazon/—Where to find Ronny Kohavi:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronnyk• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnyk/• Website: http://ai.stanford.edu/~ronnyk/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Ronny's background(04:29) How one A/B test helped Bing increase revenue by 12%(09:00) What data says about opening new tabs(10:34) Small effort, huge gains vs. incremental improvements (13:16) Typical fail rates(15:28) UI resources(16:53) Institutional learning and the importance of documentation and sharing results(20:44) Testing incrementally and acting on high-risk, high-reward ideas(22:38) A failed experiment at Bing on integration with social apps(24:47) When not to A/B test something(27:59) Overall evaluation criterion (OEC)(32:41) Long-term experimentation vs. models(36:29) The problem with redesigns(39:31) How Ronny implemented testing at Microsoft(42:54) The stats on redesigns (45:38) Testing at Airbnb(48:06) Covid's impact and why testing is more important during times of upheaval (50:06) Ronny's book, Trustworthy Online Controlled Experiments: A Practical Guide to A/B Testing(51:45) The importance of trust(55:25) Sample ratio mismatch and other signs your experiment is flawed(1:00:44) Twyman's law(1:02:14) P-value(1:06:27) Getting started running experiments(1:07:43) How to shift the culture in an org to push for more testing(1:10:18) Building platforms(1:12:25) How to improve speed when running experiments(1:14:09) Lightning round—Referenced:• Trustworthy Online Controlled Experiments: A Practical Guide to A/B Testing: https://experimentguide.com/• Seven rules of thumb for website experimenters: https://exp-platform.com/rules-of-thumb/• GoodUI: https://goodui.org• Defaults for A/B testing: http://bit.ly/CH2022Kohavi• Ronny's LinkedIn post about A/B testing for startups: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ronnyk_abtesting-experimentguide-statisticalpower-activity-6982142843297423360-Bc2U• Sanchan Saxena on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/sanchan-saxena-vp-of-product-at-coinbase-on-the-inside-story-of-how-airbnb-made-it-through-covid-what-he8217s-learned-from-brian-chesky-brian-armstrong-and-kevin-systrom-much-more/• Optimizely: https://www.optimizely.com/• Optimizely was statistically naive: https://analythical.com/blog/optimizely-got-me-fired• SRM: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ronnyk_seat-belt-wikipedia-activity-6917959519310401536-jV97• SRM checker: http://bit.ly/srmCheck• Twyman's law: http://bit.ly/twymanLaw• “What's a p-value” question: http://bit.ly/ABTestingIntuitionBusters• Fisher's method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher%27s_method• Evolving experimentation: https://exp-platform.com/Documents/2017-05%20ICSE2017_EvolutionOfExP.pdf• CUPED for variance reduction/increased sensitivity: http://bit.ly/expCUPED• Ronny's recommended books: https://bit.ly/BestBooksRonnyk• Chernobyl on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/chernobyl• Blink cameras: https://blinkforhome.com/• Narrative not PowerPoint: https://exp-platform.com/narrative-not-powerpoint/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

SojuTalk is back at it again as we discuss new releases from Jungkook, OEC, NCT Dream, and NMIXX! As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype as we declare this week's Spice King and give our State of the Nation!!!  Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk Timestamps ◆Intro - 0:00 ◆Big New Releases -  ◆Spice King -  ◆Show Winners -  ◆News -  ◆Afterhours - 

WPRA West Roping Director, multiple-time CNFR champion, collegiate coach and OG goat tying instructor Lynn Smith sits down with Chelsea Shaffer, host of The Score and Editorial Director over top rodeo publications The Team Roping Journal , The Breakaway Roping Journal, Barrel Racing Magazine and CalfRoping.com, to discuss where breakaway ropers are at in the rodeo industry. They also share some basic tips for ropers looking to purchase their permits or cards and compete in ProRodeos, plus what's on the horizon for the sport.This episode is brought to you by Equinety's top line of horse supplements, Equinety XL and OEC. Check out www.teamequinety.com for more information on how their products can help your horse.

We have received multiple reports of door-to-door salesean with solar companies claiming to either be OEC employees or to be partnered with OEC.

 Peter Goger, an account executive with the OEC group, joins Total Information this morning to talk the state of the logistics industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. He sheds light on the supply chain issues faced by various sectors, such as the auto industry and pharmaceutical industry, and how these challenges have impacted businesses worldwide. Peter highlighted the concept of the "bullwhip effect" and explains how disruptions at one point in the supply chain can have ripple effects downstream. He also discusses the recent labor issues at the Port of Los Angeles and the potential disruptions it may cause during the upcoming peak season.   Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Wrapping up his 33rd season as Fullerton College's skipper, Nick Fuscardo has devoted his heart and vast experience to Fullerton College as a coach and educator. In 2013, Fuscardo led the Hornets to an Orange Empire Conference title (32-15 overall, 15-6 OEC) and to the final four CCCAA State Tournament where Fullerton was the state runner-up. In 2015, the Hornets made it to the postseason and swept Cypress College in the first round. In the Super Regionals, Fuscardo's Hornets fell to Santa Barbara City College in a hard-fought series. The 2016 season saw the Hornets making it all the way to the Super Regionals after sweeping the #2 seed Glendale College Vaqueros. FC ended up falling to Cypress College in the Super Regionals in a close two games to one series. Fuscardo locked down his 500th win on a 3-2 come-from-behind 11 inning victory against Allan Hancock College on February 25, 2011. On February 2, 2016, Fuscardo won his 600th game as the Hornet Skipper on opening day at San Diego Mesa College 10-4. Coach Fuscardo also holds the Hornet record for most career wins with 665. It was an 8-3 win on March 18, 2010 against Irvine Valley College that gave Fuscardo his 488th win surpassing the previous mark set by FC Hall of Fame coach Mike Sgobba (487 wins). Fuscardo has led the Hornets to 25 wins or more in seven seasons, including 1988 (30 wins) and 2013 (32 wins - school record). He also has 16 seasons with 20 or more wins with the Hornets. Fuscardo has coached more than 70 players who have been drafted or have signed professional contracts, including New York Mets standout pitcher Steve Trachsel, San Diego Padre catcher Tom Wilson, Mitch Levier to the Oakland A's, and Jose Rojas of the Angles. Other recent draftees include outfielders Shane Carrier (Twins) and Austin O'Banion (Rangers) off the 2016 Hornets. Fuscardo is also proud of two other 2016 grads in Laine Huffman (shortstop for Long Beach State) and Justin Row (2nd Base for the University of South Carolina). More than 200 of Fuscardo's players have gone on to play baseball at the four-year level. Before coming to Fullerton, Fuscardo was the head coach for 13 seasons at nearby Troy High, where he led the Warriors to a 205-68 record, five Freeway League championships and 11 playoff appearances. Fuscardo was offered an assistant position at Cal State Fullerton under Titans Coach Augie Garrido in 1981, but instead, accepted a position as an assistant under Sgobba in 1982. Four years later, he was named the ninth coach in Fullerton's history. Fuscardo has been on the other side of the lines in community college baseball as well. He was the starting second baseman at El Camino College in 1962 and 1964, when he was an All-Metro Conference selection. During the 2004 season, Fuscardo was inducted into El Camino's Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended West Liberty University in West Liberty, West Virginia, where he started at shortstop and earned All-West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors. Coach Fuscardo was also named as the CCCBCA/Victory Athletics Coach of the Year in 2010. Fuscardo earned his bachelor's degree from West Liberty College in physical education and speech in 1968, and later received a Master's degree in Education Administration from Cal State Fullerton. Fuscardo is also an avid golfer and coached the Fullerton College women's golf team to a share of the Orange Empire Conference title in 2000 (Coach of the Year). During that time Hornet Golf had State Golf Championship finalists, including Hye Yoon Jung (1999, 2000) and 2-time finalist, Jeri Costello (2002), He recently served a two-year term as president of the California Community College Women's Golf Association. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support

The benefits of civility in the workplace are well documented. Operating through a lens of courtesy, integrity, and respect helps align teams, lift productivity, and reduce risk. But how to create a workplace environment that prizes these things when so much of society has become so... uncivilized? How can we maintain our own composure in this trying environment, and is it important? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner explores the value of thoughtful communications with Shana Fried and Marie Corchado-Stewart, two key compliance executives at the global pharmaceuticals company AbbVie. Listen in as Shana and Marie share how their E&C program addresses thoughtful communications and equips employees for success in a time of considerable change both inside the organization, and outside of it.    For a transcript of this podcast, please visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Shana Fried Shana Fried is AbbVie's ethics and compliance officer for enterprise compliance, policies, and governance. She leads AbbVie's compliance team supporting R&D, corporate functions, and operations, EED&I, policy standards, training, governance, and communications.  Shana joined AbbVie in 2014. A passionate advocate for patients and people, Shana has worked in both the legal and compliance teams to partner with business stakeholders on strategies to deliver products that bring value for patients. Before joining AbbVie, Shana spent nine years as an attorney in the Life Science Transactions practice group of Reed Smith LLP.    Shana holds a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University. She is married and has two sons, and enjoys traveling, and being an advocate for social justice causes.    Guest: Marie Corchado-Stewart Marie Corchado-Stewart is AbbVie's director of standards, training and equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC). She is responsible for AbbVie's corporate compliance training, policies, and EED&I efforts in the OEC.    Marie joined AbbVie in 2006 and has held various roles, all within the Office of Ethics and Compliance. This has afforded her the opportunity to work cross-functionally with various functions within the organization and gain a deep appreciation for the diversity of thought, background and experiences needed to bring life-changing therapies to patients.    Marie holds a master's degree in industrial organization psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and spending quality time with family and friends.     Host: Jen Üner Jen Üner is the Strategic Communications Director for LRN, where she captains programs for both internal and external audiences. She has an insatiable curiosity and an overdeveloped sense of right and wrong which she challenges each day through her study of ethics, compliance, and the value of values-based behavior in corporate governance. Prior to joining LRN, Jen led marketing communications for innovative technology companies operating in Europe and the US, and for media and marketplaces in California. She has won recognition for her work in brand development and experiential design, earned placements in leading news publications, and hosted a closing bell ceremony of the NASDAQ in honor of the California fashion industry as founder of the LA Fashion Awards. Jen holds a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College.

CT State Trooper Sgt. Christine Jeltema recapped yesterday's Nor'Easter and to answer questions from the Tribe. Will you get pulled over for passing on the right? (0:00) We know what a CEO is, but what's a OEC?  Founding OEC Brewer Tony Pellino in studio to talk all things beer! (13:41) Comedian Dave Reilly in studio talking about getting scammed on vacation.  The Tribe followed suit with their sketchy vacation stories.  Has anyone seen the beach? (22:24)

OEC was built on a foundation of transparency and open communication. Our values shaped how we do business and the service we provide our members. In this week's episode, Autumn and Kayla discuss how our commitment to transparency has helped us build strong trust with our members and subscribers and how those values shaped OEC Fiber.

As we bid farewell to two giants of our OEC family, we take a moment to reflect on what makes OEC and OEC Fiber different. We talk a lot about the "OEC Family" and our commitment to taking care of each other, this is never more obvious than when we celebrate a retirement (or two!). Join Kayla and Autumn as they dive into John Spencer and Janet Maginnis AND how we celebrate our retirees. Learn more at www.okcoop.org. 

Dennison University economics professor Fadhel Kaboub discusses the reality of inflation. Dr. Kaboub has recently been appointed as Under-Secretary-General for Financing for Development of the OEC. See: https://oec-oce.org/en/secretary-general-appoints-fadhel-kaboub-under-secretary-general-for-financing-for-development/ Here's the video of this snippet, with thanks to KRTD Media: https://youtu.be/obSc-Ddcpwc It was extracted from this video, starting at around the seventeen-minute mark: https://youtu.be/ggcsd08LXFA This video was curated by Activist #MMT - the podcast, and produced by KRTD Media. Follow Fadhel Kaboub on Twitter at @FadhelKaboub Follow Activist #MMT at @ActivistMMT Follow Kerberos Media at @KRTDMedia

Having looked at what the theory of evolution teaches last time, today we're going to think through how well evolution fits with the bible. Will Barlow covers two main scriptural objections that young earth creationists bring against evolution before exploring three more issues that arise from the perspective of old earth creationism. How does Genesis 1 fit with evolution? Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZysp0JF3CA&feature=emb_imp_woyt See below for notes. —— Links —— We are doing follow-up discussions to these episodes on YouTube. Check them out! See other episodes in this Scripture and Science Class Check out Barlow's previous podcast episodes Learn more about and support the church Barlow and his team are starting in Louisville, KY, called Compass Christian Church Find more articles and audios by Barlow on his website: Study Driven Faith Support Restitutio by donating here Designate Restitutio as your charity of choice for Amazon purchases Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Genesis 1 and Evolution • Review of evolution• YEC and evolution• OEC and evolution• Non-literal views and evolution Review of evolution Misconception #1: “It's just a theory!”Misconception #2: It means to explain how life beganMisconception #3: Evolution says that humans evolved from apesMisconception #4: Evolution is a progression from simpler organisms to more complex organisms YEC and Evolution How does YEC view evolution? • In short, YEC reject the theory of evolution• YEC make both Scriptural and scientific arguments to defend their position - we will focus on the Scriptural arguments for now Scriptural Objection #1 “Adam and Eve are no longer the first humans, and original sin goes out the window. This does irreparable damage to the biblical redemption narrative. The Bible says that death came into the world because of man's sin (Romans 5:12) and that all of creation labors under a curse because of sin (Romans 8:22). Scripture also says that Christ is the last Adam, come to redeem us from the sin brought into the world through the first man, Adam (1 Corinthians 15:22, 45).” “If Adam were a mythical figure, which is what evolution demands, even in a Christianized form, the entire parallel between the two Adams and the kinsman redeemer concept is destroyed. By advocating evolution, theistic evolutionists are undermining the very tenets of Christianity.” Scriptural Objection #2 “Jesus, when explaining marriage to the Sadducees, referred to Adam and Eve as existing from the beginning of creation (Mark 10:6). According to those who accept millions of years, Adam and Eve only existed after billions and millions of years of death: this makes Jesus either ignorant or a liar.”Scriptural Objection #3 “Further, when God finished his creation he called everything very good (Genesis 1:31). In order for the millions of years to be true, God would have to be calling the fossil record, which records disease, death, violence, and suffering, very good. That is inconsistent with the character of God revealed throughout the rest of Scripture.” Answering YEC Scriptural Objections Genesis 1:26   Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." Genesis 1:27   So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Nothing in Genesis 1 or 2 says how God created man (or for that matter, any other plant or animal). Objection #1: No Literal Adam and Eve • Day-Age: Can fit a lot of evolutionary evidence, but believe in special creation of humans• Gap: Reconstitution of life; could hold to evolution in the “gap” period; believe in special creation of humans• Walton: Ancients unaware of the problem Objection #2: Adam and Eve existed from the “beginning of creation” • “Beginning,” in this context, can refer more to the institution of marriage than the physical creation of the Universe and Earth Objection #3: God called death in the fossil record “very good” • The original audience of Genesis would have had no concept of the fossil record, so we do not have to assume knowledge of it in our reading of this text OEC and Evolution In general, most OEC views still end up rejecting evolution • Most OEC view accept YEC critique #1 but refute critiques #2 and #3• The primary OEC view that does not reject evolution is Collins' non-literal view (which he calls BioLogos) Collins' View on Adam “In the first place, the biblical texts themselves seem to suggest that there were other humans present at the same time that Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden. Otherwise, where did Cain's wife, mentioned only after he left Eden to live in the land of Nod (Genesis 4:16-17), come from?” “Some biblical literalists insist that the wives of Cain and Seth must have been their own sisters, but that is both in serious conflict with subsequent prohibitions against incest, and incompatible with a straightforward reading of the text.” “The real dilemma for the believer comes down to whether Genesis 2 is describing a special act of miraculous creation that applied to a historic couple, making them biologically different from all other creatures that had walked the earth, or whether this is a poetic and powerful allegory of God's plan for the entrance of the spiritual nature (the soul) and the Moral Law into humanity.”-Francis Collins, The Language of God, pg. 207 Day-Age and Evolution Most Day-Age advocates reject evolution • I believe, however, that evolution could mostly work with Day-Age• The main sticking point is the origin of humans Gap Theory and Evolution Most Gap Theory advocates reject evolution • I believe, however, that evolution could mostly work with Gap Theory• The main sticking point is the origin of humans• The additional point of discontinuity would be the catastrophic event between verses 1 and 2 “According to its kind” and Evolution Some creationists have asserted that the phrase “according to its kind” would preclude evolution • Genesis 1:11-12 - Vegetation “according to its kind”• Genesis 1:21 - Sea creatures and birds• Genesis 1:26 - beasts of the earth Genesis 1:21   So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. However, in Genesis 1, “kind” appears to be a loose biological grouping • We still see this today• Species can only procreate within a genus• Often, offspring cannot procreate Does “according to its kind” mean that these animals will always stay inside of that “kind”? • Evolution suggests that animals can only procreate within a genus• Genesis 1 is talking about procreation• Thus, there is no difficulty hereGenesis 1 and Evolution Where does the text disagree with evolution? • YEC: all over the place• Day-Age: Just the origin or humans• Gap Theory: Origin of humans and the need to reconstitute life Origin of Humans Questions to consider as we examine the options: • Why do human life and civilization seem to advance suddenly approximately 10,000 years ago?• Language• Cities What about the genetic evidence? How do we address the evidence for the evolution of man presented by Francis Collins? • Even Collins admits that an efficient Creator could resolve much of the evidence• Mutations over the past 6,000 years could explain the non-functioning gene evidence Does the Bible preclude evolution? Not necessarily.In my judgment, the biggest issue Biblically is with the origin of humanity.What do you believe about Adam? The Tree of Life

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Kylie Johnson, Southwest Ohio Regional Director for the Ohio Environmental Council about Environmental Advocacy, Pageants, and Transitioning from Country to City Life.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:44 Nic & Laura Talk about  writing a good email9:18  Interview with Kylie Johnson Starts  11:04  Pageants15:29  Environmental Advocacy21:12  Transitioning from Country to City Life25:31  Field NotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Kylie Johnson at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyliejanejohnson/Guest Bio:As the Southwest Ohio Regional Director for the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC), Kylie Johnson works to advance environmental justice and make protection of Ohio's land, air, and water a priority of local and state leaders. She began her career with the national nonprofit Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) where she educated high school students about the science, consequences, and solutions of climate change and empowered them to take action. Prior to joining OEC in 2021, Kylie managed the Green Learning Station - a retrofitted gas station transformed into a LEED Platinum certified environmental education center and green infrastructure demonstration site. Kylie earned her B.S. in Conservation Science from Muskingum University and M.S. in Environmental Studies from Ohio University, where she was funded by the USDA Forest Service and Georgetown University to conduct urban composting research in Edinburgh, Scotland; Washington, D.C.; and Baltimore, Maryland.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Being the 2nd largest country in the world, there are many things it has the most of or the largest of - such as having the most lakes in the world, having the highest tides and the place with the strongest current, having the most northern settlement, the largest wheat field, and the longest street. But it's more famous for ice hockey, moose, maple syrup, and bears, especially grizzly and polar bears. In fact, in one city in Manitoba province, people make sure they leave their cars unlocked. This is so that someone who may need to flee from an oncoming polar bear, can find safety in a close-by vehicle. ·      00:25 – Intro  ·      01:10 – Bare Bones ·      02:32 – Heart of the Nation o   Geography/Climate to Social Provisions Find Nations of the World Podcast: Email now-podcast@heartsgroup.org Website https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/ (https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld (https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld) Where is this information coming from? The Fact File  https://thefactfile.org/canada-facts/ (https://thefactfile.org/canada-facts/) Fact Retriever  https://www.factretriever.com/canada-facts (https://www.factretriever.com/canada-facts) CIA World Factbook  https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/canada/ (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/canada/) AFS https://www.afsusa.org/countries/canada/#afs-nav-people (https://www.afsusa.org/countries/canada/ - afs-nav-people) Culturalatlas https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/canadian-culture (https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/canadian-culture) World Atlas https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/canada (https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/canada) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/5-interesting-facts-about-the-canadian-american-border.html (https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/5-interesting-facts-about-the-canadian-american-border.html) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-facts-you-may-not-know-about-canada-s-prime-minister-justin-trudeau.html (https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-facts-you-may-not-know-about-canada-s-prime-minister-justin-trudeau.html) UN Data  http://data.un.org/en/iso/ca.html (http://data.un.org/en/iso/ca.html) World Data  https://www.worlddata.info/america/canada/index.php (https://www.worlddata.info/america/canada/index.php) OEC  https://oec.world/en/profile/country/can (https://oec.world/en/profile/country/can) World's Top Exports https://www.worldstopexports.com/canadas-top-exports/ (https://www.worldstopexports.com/canadas-top-exports/) The Global Economy https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/economies/ (https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/economies/) Google Freebase sites  https://mobile.sites.google.com/site/theinternetnations/the-earth/receitas/canada-english (https://mobile.sites.google.com/site/theinternetnations/the-earth/receitas/canada-english) U.S. State Department https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Canada.html (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Canada.html) Country Reports on Human Rights Practices  https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/canada/ (https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/canada/) https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-report-on-international-religious-freedom/canada/ (https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-report-on-international-religious-freedom/canada/) International Trade Administration  https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/canada-business-travel (https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/canada-business-travel) Worldometers ...

Cameroon has had a history of attacks by the Islamist terrorist group known as Boko Haram, who was responsible for the death of at least 1,000 in 2015. The country has one of the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. It has been confirmed by scientists that HIV originated here in wild chimpanzees. Some of its people practice spider divination, where the spider is deemed capable of answering questions depending on how it displaces cards stacked outside its burrow hole. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      01:05 – Bare Bones ·      02:40 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:08:04 – Who Is? ·      01:08:31 – Who Would've Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast: Email now-podcast@heartsgroup.org Website https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/ (https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld (https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld) Where is this information coming from? The Fact File  https://thefactfile.org/cameroon-facts/ (https://thefactfile.org/cameroon-facts/) Fact Retriever  https://www.factretriever.com/cameroon-facts (https://www.factretriever.com/cameroon-facts) CIA World Factbook  https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cameroon/ (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cameroon/) AFS  https://www.afsusa.org/countries/cameroon/#afs-nav-people-and-community (https://www.afsusa.org/countries/cameroon/ - afs-nav-people-and-community) UN Data  http://data.un.org/en/iso/cm.html (http://data.un.org/en/iso/cm.html) World Bank https://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/819481492188154977/mpo-cmr.pdf (https://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/819481492188154977/mpo-cmr.pdf) World Data  https://www.worlddata.info/africa/cameroon/index.php (https://www.worlddata.info/africa/cameroon/index.php) OEC  https://oec.world/en/profile/country/cmr (https://oec.world/en/profile/country/cmr) The Global Economy https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/Cameroon/ (https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/Cameroon/) The Crazy Tourist  https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-cameroon/#more-6652 (https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-cameroon/ - more-6652) Google Freebase sites  https://mobile.sites.google.com/site/theinternetnations/the-earth/receitas/cameroon-english (https://mobile.sites.google.com/site/theinternetnations/the-earth/receitas/cameroon-english) U.S. State Department https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cameroon-travel-advisory.html (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cameroon-travel-advisory.html) https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cameroon.html (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cameroon.html) Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (yearly report) https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/cameroon/ (https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/cameroon/) https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-report-on-international-religious-freedom/cameroon/ (https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-report-on-international-religious-freedom/cameroon/) Human Rights Watch  https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/cameroon (https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/cameroon) International Trade Administration  https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/cameroon-business-travel (https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/cameroon-business-travel) Worldometers  https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/cameroon-population/...

Building on last week, Will Barlow continues to describe and analyze issues with the Big Bang Theory. He considers standard biblical and scientific objections brought forward by young earth creationists. After responding to these objections, he shows how each of the main Christian views of origins deals with the Big Bang. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yonfcv5mf6I&feature=emb_imp_woyt The Big Bang In basic terms, what does the Big Bang theory say? • The Universe began approximately 13.7 billion years ago• Space and matter have been expanding and cooling since then What is the current state of the Big Bang? • We will never be able to travel back in time to observe the beginning• Physicists used high-energy collisions to test hypotheses related to the Big Bang• There is a physical restriction on understanding the first moment of the Big Bang Are there viable alternatives to the Big Bang? • Oscillating universe — Universes expand and contract until the right one pops out• Multiple Universes — Infinite number of Universes exist beyond our ability to observe them• Inflationary models• Hawking's theory YEC and the Big Bang How does YEC view the Big Bang? • In short, YEC reject several aspects of the Big Bang• YEC make both Scriptural and scientific arguments to defend their positionScriptural Objections What objections do YEC make about the Big Bang from Scripture?“The Bible tells us that God created heaven, earth, and everything within them in the span of six days (Exodus 20:11) and rested on the seventh day. This is the basis for our work week (Exodus 20:8). In contrast, the big bang model claims that the universe and earth formed over billions of years.” “Genesis tells us that God created the stars on the fourth day—three days after the earth was created. In contrast, the big bang model claims that stars existed billions of years before the earth.” “The Bible tells us that the earth was made from water (2 Peter 3:5; Genesis 1:2–9; Psalm 24:2), but the standard secular model teaches that the earth began as a molten planet which cooled over millions of years, and that the oceans were the result of asteroid or meteor impacts, or from dissolution of comets as they entered earth's atmosphere.” Scientific Objections What objections do YEC make about the Big Bang from science?Missing Monopoles: The Big Bang should have produced massive particles with only one charge (either positive or negative) Too Little Antimatter: The Big Bang should have produced equal amounts of matter and antimatter, but instead, slightly more matter than antimatter exists. No Population III Stars: The Big Bang should have produced only hydrogen, helium, and lithium. These theoretically combined to form the first stars, but we can't find any. No Evidence for Inflation: One problem with the cosmic microwave background radiation is that it appears to have reached an impossible thermal equilibrium. Inflation theories have been proposed to solve this but there's no evidence for rapid early inflation. Scientific Objections How do YEC explain the distant light reaching us? • Exponential decay of the speed of light• Used historical sources cataloguing the speed of light• Propose that light reached its final speed in 1960 Answering YEC Scriptural Objections Creation in six 24-hour days, not 13.7 billion years • Day-Age: Each day could be longer• Gap: 13.7 billion years between vs. 1 and 2• Walton: ANE people not interested in physical creation Creation of Earth before Sun • Day-Age: Perspective of Earth observer• Gap: Reconstitution of Sun on day 4, could be function/purpose oriented• Walton: Creation is function oriented Earth made from water • Day-Age: This is not meant to be a physical description• Gap: Reconstitution of Sun on day 4, could be function/purpose oriented• Walton: Fits ANE understanding of the world Missing monopoles and CMBR problems • Rapid early inflation would dilute the monopoles, making them harder for us to observe• This also solves the cosmic microwave background radiation problem Too little antimatter • This actually just refutes an atheistic Big Bang model• OEC believe that God's hand guided creation, so this result is what a OEC would expect to see No population III stars • Actually, scientists have found metal-light stars already (at the far edge of what we can observe) - one generation removed from population III• Just because we haven't observed something does not mean that it doesn't exist “Appearance of Age” and the Big Bang • The “Appearance of Age” YEC view will agree with the scientific evidence• They will say that God is testing us to choose between His Word and science• The Day-Age view will agree with the scientific evidence for the Big Bang• Schroeder's model actually uses the Big Bang and general relativity Gap Theory and the Big Bang • The Gap Theory view will agree with the scientific evidence for the Big Bang• No reason to argue against the scientific evidence when a long time could have elapsed between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 Non-Literal Views and the Big Bang • Collins will agree with the scientific evidence for the Big Bang• Walton's Temple view does not even think about modern cosmology, so he doesn't really care Choices • Attack the scientific evidence for the Big Bang and hold a YEC view• Accept the scientific evidence for the Big Bang and hold an OEC view• Attack or accept the scientific evidence and hold a non-literal view

Cambodia has the largest religious structure ever built within its borders and was built to the Hindu god Vishnu. It's home to many interesting and unique animal species including the first (and currently the only) species of terrestrial mollusk known to be bioluminescent. It's also where the Aspara dance originated – a dance which is such a symbolic feature of the culture that it was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Prime Minister – Hun Sen – single, and serving since 1985, is an avid social media user who insists that he wouldn't appoint anyone to be a provincial governor who isn't knowledgeable in the use of social media and smartphones. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      01:17 – Bare Bones ·      02:47 – Heart of the Nation ·      01:18:24 – Who Is? ·      01:23:56 – Who Would've Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast: Email now-podcast@heartsgroup.org Website https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/ (https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld (https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld) Where is this information coming from? The Fact File  https://thefactfile.org/cambodia-facts/ (https://thefactfile.org/cambodia-facts/) CIA World Factbook  https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cambodia/ (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cambodia/) Worldometers  https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/cambodia-population/ (https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/cambodia-population/) https://www.worldometers.info/demographics/cambodia-demographics/ (https://www.worldometers.info/demographics/cambodia-demographics/) Living National Treasures http://lntreasures.com/cambodiab.html (http://lntreasures.com/cambodiab.html) Animalia https://animalia.bio/elastic-search?search=Cambodia (https://animalia.bio/elastic-search?search=Cambodia) The World of Info  https://theworldofinfo.com/cambodia/ (https://theworldofinfo.com/cambodia/) Culturalatlas https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/cambodian-culture (https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/cambodian-culture) UN Data http://data.un.org/en/iso/kh.html (http://data.un.org/en/iso/kh.html) OEC  https://oec.world/en/profile/country/khm (https://oec.world/en/profile/country/khm) The Global Economy https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/Cambodia/ (https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/Cambodia/) World Data  https://www.worlddata.info/asia/cambodia/economy.php (https://www.worlddata.info/asia/cambodia/economy.php) The Crazy Tourist  https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-cambodia/#more-24004 (https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-cambodia/ - more-24004) Google Freebase sites  https://mobile.sites.google.com/site/theinternetnations/the-earth/receitas/cambodia-english (https://mobile.sites.google.com/site/theinternetnations/the-earth/receitas/cambodia-english) U.S. State Department https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html) Country Reports on Human Rights Practices  https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/cambodia (https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/cambodia) https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-report-on-international-religious-freedom/cambodia/ (https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-report-on-international-religious-freedom/cambodia/) International Trade Administration  https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/cambodia-business-travel...

Kyle Mowery and Jake Miller come on the podcast to discus their new CoVest Select venture and then dive deep into their thesis for Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC).CoVest Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/CoVestSelectChapters0:00 Intro2:20 CoVest overview5:05 OEC overview9:05 What is the market missing with OEC?11:45 The supply demand dynamic for rubber black14:15 Why isn't this a simple generic commodity business?18:20 Are management's 2025 midcycle EBITDA targets reasonable?21:00 Why can't a bunch of supply come online in the medium term?26:05 How critical and replaceable is carbon black?29:35 Recycling carbon black?32:10 Will EPA capex really end?36:10 OEC's debottlenecking investments38:20 How the energy crisis effects OEC47:30 Why OEC over competitors51:10 Capital allocation and share buybacks55:40 CoVest overview59:55 Why work with CoVest1:05:05 Timeline for a CoVest investment

Founded on the 7 Co-operative Principles, OEC works diligently to make our members' voices heard. One of the ways we allow for member participation is at our district and annual meetings each year. Join Kayla Wade and Autumn McMahon as they discuss not just the idea of "one member, one vote," but live music, free food and fun games. Learn more at www.okcoop.org and www.oecfiber.com.

Tune in as the duo share what they have been up to during their short break from podcasting! Joshua and Janine share details of their four day trip to the motherland, the Philippines! In this episode they share their experiences on their flight, driving in the Philippines, and shed more light on the dreaded OEC process. Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watching the podcast instead? Subscribe to our Youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/HalfANiceDay You can use the below Google Forms link to reach us - https://bit.ly/3iZ1ZRT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfanicedaypodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfanicedaypodcast/message

The 2nd interview of this series at the SE Collision Conference is with Rachel Collector & Patrick Porter of Assured Performance - an OEC Company. We chat about the OEC "takeover" and what that means for you in shops. We also discuss what Assured Performance can provide a shop that you may not be taking advantage of including the VIP Card Program, education, the power of dealership relationships and what you can do in your shop to grow that relationship that works with what you are already doing, and maximizing those certifications!Connect with Assured Performance or Directly with Rachel &/or Patrick  - Website: https://assuredperformance.netEmail Rachel: rachel.collector@oeconnection.comEmail Patrick: patrick.porter@oeconnection.comRachel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-collector-218341a/Patrick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickporterms/_____________________________ Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HEREFor more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.comEmail Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com _____________________________ To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.comSupport the show

Join Blanchard Parks and Recreation Director, Chris Wittenbach, as he discusses the power of having OEC as a partner. As a local cooperative, we pride ourselves in living in the communities we serve. This affords OEC the ability to make a true impact in our communties. Chris details the impact OEC has had on Blanchard, and more specifically, the Blanchard Fireworks Celebration. Come out to Independence Park (off of Hwy 62) in Blanchard on Saturday, July 2nd from 6-10 for a family night of fun and entertainment that you won't forget. 

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy welcomes award-winners Peter Yi from Brooklyn Cider House and Ray Sheehan who created the “Best BBQ Sauce in the World” for an in-depth discussion on the classic American pairing of cider and BBQ. The gang will introduce not only insights into the makings of cider and BBQ, but also guide us to fully draw out their flavors by pairing them together!The episode will start with Ray's gradual yet monumental growth in the BBQ world that led him to the top of the sauce chain today, in contrast to Peter's big swift shift to cider from the old wine palate that all started in Spain. Ray goes on to tell how he learned the fundamentals by helping local BBQ teams with the most menial tasks, before diving deeper into his book “Big Green Eggs Basics from a Master Barbecuer,” while Peter reminisces his discovery of the lost apple cider tradition that led him owning an apple orchard, providing the source materials for all his products. Sipping an old-world-style OEC pilsner, Ray will take us through his lists of BBQ-beer pairings, ranging from ribs with porters to hot wings with IPAs. He then grabs the mic to interview Peter on how to pair cider with smoked pork loin, and reveals hot takes on food-alcohol pairings and pourings that are only available to those who stay till the end!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Welcome to Book of Lies Podcast, your weekly dose of scam pie. This week we bring you the story of Gerry Cotten the CEO of QuadrigaCX a Canadian Crypto Exchange Site that process billions in transactions and locked away many customers funds. Listen to this insane tale of a new age ponzi scheme. Welcome to our newest Patron Carole!!!! www.bookofliespodcast.com Thank you for listening

Byzantine Scotist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECSNsNDjYNmnP8tRn1UiYA PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/byzcat Music: Axion Estin by St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79QG-ZhMDDE&t=2977s ***CITATIONS*** The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn The New Creationism by Paul Garner kabane52.tumblr.com/creationism The Edge of Evolution by Michael Behe Thomistic Evolution Home Four Views: YEC, OEC, TE, ID Darwin’s Cathedral, by […]