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The transit industry is better equipped to work through a public health crisis than it was before COVID-19. And even as it faces persistent challenges, public transportation continues to play a central role in everyday mobility.

 On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 58 for episode 158 (3:08).  Next it's time for week 17 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (11:40).  In hobby news, Brock Faber was named NHL rookie of the month for January, we review the January 2024 grading recap from GemRate, and discuss what we liked and didn't like regarding this weekends NHL All-Star game and festivities (45:10).  We compare key hockey card current values to their pre-pandemic levels to see how much the market has retreated in the past year (1:08:32).  The checklist is out for 2022-23 UD Clear Cut and we review the key sets and designs (1:23:25).  We answer your mailbag questions (1:38:15).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMy Card Post - https://www.mycardpost.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC. 

Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate joins Megan Lynch and Debbie Monterrey discussing new job report showing strong economy. 

Guest: Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa | CEO at Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA)| See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his annual budget address Tuesday, Scott, a Republican, called on Democratic lawmakers to rein in spending growth that he says has “crushed” working-class Vermonters with higher taxes and fees.

In this podcast episode, Krish interviews Jason Crum, a Senior Enterprise Architect, about remote work from an engineer's perspective. They discuss various aspects of remote work, including pre-pandemic, during pandemic, and post-pandemic experiences, preferences for remote or in-office work, benefits and challenges of remote work, limitations of remote work, social interaction, pairing in remote work, implementing remote work in startups, team dynamics, and challenges of non-engineers in remote teams. Takeaways Remote work offers flexibility and the ability to manage time effectively. Remote work can limit social interaction and the ability to collaborate in person. Pairing in remote work can be challenging but can also be beneficial for certain tasks. Implementing remote work in startups requires considering team dynamics and ensuring everyone is either remote or in-office. Non-engineers in remote teams may face unique challenges. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:10 Favorite Food Items 04:06 Remote Work Experience 06:23 Pre-Pandemic, During Pandemic, and Post-Pandemic Remote Work 10:33 Preference for Remote or In-Office Work 13:07 Benefits and Challenges of Remote Work 15:28 Limitations of Remote Work 19:16 Social Interaction and Remote Work 20:39 Pairing in Remote Work 24:46 Implementing Remote Work in Startups 27:50 Team Dynamics in Remote Work 29:43 Challenges of Non-Engineers in Remote Teams 32:21 Closing Comments   Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators  

Last year raleigh police responded to 15 calls for human trafficking – the most since before the pandemic, according to police call data. The state consistently ranks among the highest for cases prosecuted. As January marks Human Trafficking Awareness month, WRAL's Julian Grace recently emceeded a conference on the subject. He joins Ali Ingersoll to share information and stories from the event.   

As we've emerged from the pandemic, Americans are now travelling almost as much as they were back in 2109. In certain markets, the hospitality industry is doing as well, if not better than ever, but there are still great opportunities to invest in hotels. Paul Hassebroek, Principal of Six Four Asset management, has been successfully operating hotels in Iowa and Wisconsin and will be raising a new fund to acquire more value-add opportunities within the Marriott chain. Paul will increase profits by implementing corporate sales strategies and improving operational efficiencies. 

11 Jan 2024. We get the latest from President Sheikh Mohammed's visit to India with Shalini Mittal, Principal Economist, Asia, Economist Intelligence: EIU who explains how relationships are being strengthened and find out the key economic takeaways with Ed Bell, Senior Director, Market Economics, Emirates NBD. We'll also be talking cups - Stanley Cups to be specific and why everyone's raving about them. As air travel passes 99% of pre-pandemic demand, we hear from Kashif Khalid, Regional Director – Middle East & Africa, IATA. Plus, we'll speak to Hoor Al Khaja, Senior Vice President - Operations, Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) about Dubai being crowned the No.1 global destination in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. Finally, we'll be talking property with Espace Real Estate MD, John Lyons, exploring the key findings from their latest report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks fall; job openings have been falling over the last two years; Fed minutes show members think interest rates are at or near peak; manufacturing sector contracts.

Stocks fall; job openings have been falling over the last two years; Fed minutes show members think interest rates are at or near peak; manufacturing sector contracts.

Jodi Schneider Political News Director for Bloomberg TV and Radio joins Megan and Tom talking about how American's debt are back to pre-pandemic levels.

Fiji economy showing strong growth as one-year anniversary of the coalition government approaches.

Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Fleet Expert - FreightWaves

More Virginia students have been taking a full course load at community colleges over the past year, but enrollments are still short of pre-pandemic levels, according to data collected by the Virginia Community College System. Data shows a 3.36% increase in enrollment statewide from fall 2022 to fall 2023, an increase that VCCS officials attribute to FastForward, a short-term career credential training program launched by the state in 2016. That program's enrollment rose by over 21%. The rise in student numbers “is really good news because community colleges all over the country had been struggling … and so I think...Article LinkSupport the show

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on U.S. life expectancy.

Director of St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge joins Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch discussing Thanksgiving travel.    Credit: © MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL / USA TODAY NETWORK

Stay up to date on news related to the furniture industry! In this episode, we cover:(00:48): "Preparing for 2024: Furniture Retailers' Concerns, Financing Trends, and Strategies"(03:27): "Capitalizing on Opportunities: Retailers' Aggressive Strategies Amid Industry Slowdown"(05:03): "The Power of Customer Reviews: Influencing Purchasing Decisions and Driving Sales"(07:03): "Maersk Announces 10,000 Job Cuts Amidst Challenging Market Conditions"(09:15): Fostering Customer Loyalty and Market Growth: Wayfair's Strategy(12:32): "Lovesac Company: Steady Growth Amidst a Challenging Market Landscape"(14:52): Transition in Leadership: Overstock's CEO Steps Down as Beyond Inc. Charts a New Course

TOPIC: U.S. Church AttenChrisce Still Lower Than Pre-Pandemic | StoryQUESTION: What is it about church attendance continuing to be down since COVID?QUESTION: How has our church attendance done since th pandemic?TOPIC: It's Not Magic: Understanding the Power & Pattern of Prayer (Asa and Hezekiah's prayer models) | StoryQUESTION: Do you have a model in your prayer life you attempt to follow?QUESTION: The author talks a lot about making prayer about God and not us. Do you have any tips for how we can do that well?TOPIC: Religiosity linked to positive well-being outcomes | StoryQUESTION: What is it about Christianity that makes us better equipped for mental health?QUESTION: Do you agree that our world will continue to struggle with mental health issues and consistent negativity the less religious we are?TOPIC: What you eating? or What you watching? or What you reading?MENTION: Chris will share one thing he has been interested in lately (doesn't have to be religous or anything).TRUTH TUESDAY: What is a Bible verse that has been on your heart lately?MENTION: Chris will share just a quick verse he has been thinking about or praying about in his life. Jon will spark discussion with thoughts and questions.

Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate Mark Hamrick joins Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch talking about jobs report, recession, and expectations for the new year.     (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Long-standing headwinds for commercial auto, including social and economic inflation, remain prevalent and impactful, said AM Best Associate Director David Blades and Senior Industry Analyst Christopher Graham.

We recap a bunch of news items:Park Hopping restrictions go awayPrice increases EVERYWHERE (except tickets)Enchantment and After Hours ReturningWe talk holiday parties and JollywoodWe talk Holiday offerings at WDWAnd we breakdown whether Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween or Christmas party

Episode Notes Hilton's third-quarter earnings call suggested that U.S. hotel demand is returning to pre-pandemic norms. However, the company is seeing bookings surge at its overseas hotels, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill. Hilton's revenue per available room — an important industry metric — rose only 3% in the U.S. in the third quarter. But it jumped 39% in the Asia-Pacific region. Hilton also reported worldwide growth in revenue per available room across all customer segments.  The company generated $379 million worth of net income in the third quarter, a roughly 10% jump from last year.  Next, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has had an enormous impact on hotel bookings around the U.S. (and Kansas City Chiefs viewership), but what about the short-term rental industry? Short-Term Rental Reporter Srividya Kalyanaraman examines the boost Swift has provided the sector. Kalyanaraman reports that the Eras Tour contributed roughly $10 million to the short-term rental industry. In addition, the 20 U.S. cities that hosted shows during the Eras tour registered a 28% increase in revenue per available room. Jeff Breece, an executive at revenue management program Beyond Pricing, said cities also saw double-digit increases in occupancy and average daily rates.   Finally, vacation rental brand Vrbo has recently cut ties with a large number of hosts who have canceled guest bookings too frequently, reports Executive Editor Dennis Schaal.  Tim Rosolio, an Expedia Group vice president, said at a conference this week that Vrbo, an Expedia Group brand, has essentially been getting rid of bad apples from its ranks. He said that unnecessary cancellations could not only anger guests but turn them off from booking a vacation rental again. Rosolio noted that Vrbo has always viewed how many properties it has as a bit of a vanity number.  In addition, Vrbo has also decided to levy penalties of up to 50% of a gross booking against hosts who cancel too much.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on FBI Crime Report.

In tests administered last spring, 39% of Wisconsin 3rd through 8th graders were proficient in English Language Arts and 41% were proficient in math.

Tourism revenue generated during China's ongoing holiday has exceeded the pre-pandemic level.

Despite the sky-high airfares, air traffic numbers are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.  Global traffic is now at almost 96% of pre-Covid levels, with August seeing an annual increase of around 28%.  August domestic air travel is also up by around 25% on last year, and almost 10% more than 2019.  Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath O'Brien told Mike Hosking that there's still some regional variation.  She says while Auckland Airport is at 92% of frequencies back, Christchurch Airport is only around 79% recovered.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 39 of 2023.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360, where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Ancillary airline revenue surpasses pre-pandemic levelsUS flight operations down, cancellations upAPAC 2023 business travel spend increasesPilot shortage continues to hurt the travel industrySIXT invests in BlacklaneHopper adds HotelBeds & WebBedsPortugal to sell stake in TAPBritish Airways to codeshare with IndiGoSports Illustrated launches new resort collectionIceland to increase tourism taxesHyatt to launch Vacation Rental PlatformViva Aerobus announces US expansionAccor launches new All-Inclusive platformStarlink surpasses 2 Million subscribersDelta Air Lines uses AI to maximize operationsSabre launches AI based seat upgrade toolSpotnana adds carbon removal optionTravelport adopts Google Carbon Emissions modelTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

September 28, 2023 - New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association President Mark Dorr talks about a record setting year of tourism in New York and identifies a way for the state to increase tax revenues from overnight stays at short-term rentals.

Math scores remain low and low-income students are especially lagging, according to Chicago Public Schools data released this week. Reset talked with CPS director of math to hear about the district's strategies to address the gap – and WBEZ's Sarah Karp, who has covered this issue.

New statewide testing results show improvements in English and math scores for high schoolers, but student proficiency still lags behind most pre-pandemic benchmarks.

Administrators say school attendance is down in this province and that's bad for both students and their classes. Scott Armstrong, chair of the Public School Administrator Association of Nova Scotia, looks at why that's happening and the impact it has on both kids and teachers.

After July job numbers are included, Illinois finally returned to pre-pandemic total job levels more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. And the feat was accomplished almost a year after most of the rest of the country. The data from the Illinois Policy Institute show the state gained over 11,000 jobs in July. This job gain brings the state back to its pre-COVID numbers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illinois-in-focus/support

22 Aug 2023. DXB CEO Paul Griffiths joined us to discuss the numbers and they're expecting to see 'record breaking' numbers in the winter season. Plus, it's 100 days until COP28 opens its doors in the UAE - our very own Richard Dean has been looking ahead to the event. And, we look at what a potential strike in Australia's LNG plant could mean for energy prices in Asia with Justin Dargin of Carnegie Endowment.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell welcomes Greg Hinz, Political Reporter and Columnist for Crain's Chicago Business, to provide an overview of Brandon Johnson's first 100 days in office and the state's overall economy. They also discuss Illinois' record job levels, now higher than before the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this new, monthly episode, Alex and Tessa discuss data surrounding financial market trends in August so far and discuss stories and quotes from industry brokers about how this month is affecting their lead flow. Featuring stories  from Newspage® Augustitis impacts broker activity and lead flow but many go on front foot. Surprising Trend: More People Seek Local Brokers than Pre-Pandemic.New research shows Google Ads beat #1 organic results for broker traffic – The Lead Engine.This episode is brought to you by the team at The Lead Engine.  

This week on the podcast Mark and Corey gave the latest information regarding mortgage interest rates and highlighted what it would take to get housing affordability back to pre-pandemic levels.

16 Aug 2023. We dig into the report by GBTA about the return of business travel with Ali Haider of Nomadic. Plus, a new central bank decision on car insurance premiums could affect consumers, says Policybazaar.ae. CEO Neeraj Gupta explained the changes. And, as US retail sales rose more than expected last month despite rising interest rates. Ed Bell of Emirates NBD explained the significance behind this data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Aug 2023. We speak to regional IATA boss Kashif Khalid about those rising passenger numbers - and ask if high ticket prices can hold post-summer. Plus, it's Barbie day! We find out what the billion dollar movie could mean for the box office in the UAE. That's with Roxy Cinema director Murray Rea. And finally, are the high tourism numbers in Dubai having an impact on the short-term let in our property market? We ask John Lyons, Managing Director, Espace Real Estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3pm - 'Gun violence has to end': Family of Capitol Hill shooting victim speaks out // Gun seizures at Seattle-Tacoma airport surpass pre-pandemic levels amid surge in passenger numbers // Parents are using AirTags to track their kids // Dylan Mulvaney looking for speaking opportunities on college campusesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a journey back in time with this vintage episode from the vault, as the Bill Bradley Collective delves into a wide range of topics that continue to resonate today. Join us as we explore pressing issues such as Global Warming, Donald Trump, the pay gap in US Women's Soccer, and cheating in Major League Baseball.

$77 million were spent every day on average last year by tourists coming to visit Arizona, making of the best years in recent memory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Summerfest seeing a 40% increase in attendance but still falling short of pre-pandemic levels. They also discuss the impact of Harley-Davidson's 120th anniversary celebrations this weekend. Insider Story SpotlightReport examines ideas to improve housing affordability in Waukesha CountyReport: Wauwatosa needs affordable, multifamily housing to meet growing demandGolden Pet Manufacturing planning expansion of Germantown facilityBig StorySummerfest attendance up 40% this year, but still below pre-pandemic levelsHarley-Davidson Homecoming Festival kicks off ThursdaySee photos from Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival kickoffNonprofit Excellence Award NominationsDeadline is August 25 

AP correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports on REL Hajj Pilgrims Prepare.

AP correspondent reports on Housing Evictions Rising.

Tourism all over Oregon saw a big jump last year, both from in-state and out-of-state visitors. And in some categories, activities reached new highs. That's according to a recent report released by Travel Oregon, the state's tourism commission. We talk with CEO Todd Davidson about what this means for Oregon communities, and the agency's strategy to support sustainable growth in the industry over the next decade.

Larry Mullins reports.

02/07/23 - In this episode, pre-pandemic housekeeping is returning to Walt Disney World, the Reedy Creek bill proposal gives the Governor of Florida more control, new details have been released about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and is TRON Lightcycle Run size-inclusive? Important DIS links and more information!