Podcasts about X8

It only took us 5 years.... but we cover the last of the Numbered X games, Mega Man X8.  After they did a game about trying new things, they went back to what worked.  We have a game that feels like a classic Mega Man X game with a fresh coat of paint of what the Ps2 can do. We talk X8 and also rank the series.  Come hear what we think of Mega Man X8. Starring Mike Albertin, Bill Tucker, and Phoebe Stanton.  Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/YQRZB2sXJC MegaMan 11 - GMMF 304 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-11-gmmf-304 MegaMan X7 - GMMF 293 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-x7-gmmf-293 MegaMan 10 - GMMF 268 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-10-gmmf-268 MegaMan X6 - GMMF 242 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-x6-gmmf-242 MegaMan Battle and Chase (Mini 40) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-battle-and-chase-mini-40-gmmf MegaMan 9 - GMMF 227 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-9-gmmf-227 Megaman X5 - 221 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-x5-221 Mega Man 8 - GMMF 210 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-8-gmmf-210 Top 10  Mega Man Robot Masters 1-7 (Top 10 in Gaming 7) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-10-mega-man-robot-masters-1-7-top-10-in-gaming-7-gmmf Mega Man 7 - GMMF 184 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-7-gmmf-184 Mega Man 6 (Mini 17) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-6-mini-gmmf Mega Man X4 - GMMF 166 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/megaman-x4-gmmf-166 Mega Man Legends 2 - GMMF 162 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-legends-2-gmmf-162 Mega Man X3 - GMMF 136 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-x3-gmmf-136 Mega Man 5 (Mini 12) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-5-mini-12-gmmf Mega Man 4 (Mini 11) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-4-mini-gmmf Mega Man Legends - GMMF 117 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-legends-gmmf-117 Mega Man Powered Up! (Mini 6) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-powered-up-mini-gmmf Mega Man X2 - GMMF 99 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-x2-gmmf-99 Mega Man Let The Games Begin (Comic 18) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/emega-man-let-the-games-begin-comic-gmmf Mega Man X - GMMF 85 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-x-gmmf-85 Mega Man 1 & 2 - GMMF 25 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/mega-man-1-2-gmmf-25

Embark on a celestial odyssey with SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 61, where we witness the Sun unleash its most powerful solar flare in nearly two decades, sparking a series of geomagnetic storms that dazzled the skies with extraordinary auroras. The flare, an enormous X8.7 class eruption, marked the pinnacle of a week of solar ferocity, with the Earth enduring a bombardment that produced northern and southern lights visible far beyond their usual latitudes.We then delve into the mysteries of Earth's magnetotail, where NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale mission has observed unusual substorms that could reshape our understanding of magnetic reconnection and its role in auroral phenomena.Finally, we plunge into the depths of the sea with China's construction of the deep-sea neutrino telescope, TRIDENT, designed to scan the cosmos for neutrinos and unlock the secrets of cosmic rays and the extreme universe.Join us on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary for an exploration of these awe-inspiring events and more, as we traverse the vastness of space and the wonders it holds.(00:00) This is spacetime series 27, episode 61, for broadcast on 20 May 2024(00:43) The sun has produced its biggest solar flare in nearly two decades(10:28) NASA scientists have detected an unusual event in Earth's magnetotail(21:35) The south pole neutrino detector uses liquid water rather than solid ice(28:39) Supernova is basically a neutrino explosion that has this tiny optical signature(33:00) New observations confirm that April 2024 was the hottest month on record(35:43) A new study claims males with low testosterone may have an increased risk of dying prematurely(37:03) Shroud of Turin supposedly shows Jesus after crucifixion(42:25) Tim Mendham: crucifixion was fairly common in those daysSupport the show and access ad-free episodes at https://www.spreaker.com/show/spacetime. Follow our cosmic conversations on Twitter @stuartgary, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the universe, one episode at a time.This episode is proudly supported by NordPass. Secure your digital journey across the cosmos with a password manager you can trust. Find your stellar security solution at https://www.bitesz.com/nordpass.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Twitter @stuartgary, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

El Sol emite su mayor llamarada del ciclo actual, generando alertas globales.El Sol desató su mayor llamarada de este ciclo el martes, tras una tormenta solar que trajo auroras impresionantes en ambos hemisferios. La NOAA emitió una alerta por posibles interrupciones en las señales de radio debido a la llamarada X8.7, la más grande desde 2017. Esta actividad proviene de la Región Activa 3664, que también lanzó eyecciones de masa coronal. El ciclo solar actual, que comenzó en diciembre de 2019, está cerca de su pico, lo que explica la mayor frecuencia de actividad solar.El Sol sigue causando impacto.A partir del 7 de mayo, una serie de grandes llamaradas solares y eyecciones de masa coronal lanzaron partículas cargadas y campos magnéticos hacia la Tierra, creando la tormenta solar más fuerte en dos décadas. Las CMEs llegaron a velocidades de hasta 3 millones de millas por hora, provocando tormentas geomagnéticas con calificación G5, la más alta en la escala. Este evento produjo auroras visibles en latitudes inusuales, como el sur de EE.UU. y el norte de India. Durante el evento, auroras brillantes fueron visibles en lugares inesperados. La tormenta geomagnética causó interrupciones en la comunicación y puso en alerta a las agencias espaciales. NASA ajustó sus misiones para evitar daños, y las auroras fueron estudiadas a través de informes de ciudadanos. La misión Aditya-L1 de ISRO observó vientos solares de alta velocidad y flujos de iones energéticos. La nave Chandrayaan-2 también registró aumentos en las partículas de alta energía alrededor de la luna.Las agencias espaciales, incluyendo la NASA y la ISRO de India, recopilaron datos valiosos. Aditya-L1 de ISRO observó vientos solares y flujos de iones energéticos. Chandrayaan-2 también registró aumentos en partículas de alta energía. Estos datos son cruciales para entender los efectos del clima espacial en la infraestructura terrestre y espacial. La región solar activa que causó estos eventos ahora está fuera de vista desde la Tierra, pero las observaciones continuarán desde el espacio. Las tormentas solares no solo afectan la Tierra. La región solar activa que causó estos eventos ahora está fuera de vista, pero NASA y otras agencias continuarán observándola desde el espacio. Los próximos proyectos, como la misión Artemis de NASA, dependen de una mejor comprensión de cómo las tormentas solares afectan nuestro planeta y las misiones tripuladas. Las agencias espaciales continuarán recopilando datos para entender mejor estos fenómenos.Para más información sobre eventos científicos y tecnológicos, escucha el pódcast "El Siglo 21 es Hoy" en ElSiglo21esHoy.com.

At Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO of Other World Computing, discuses the latest from OWC, the Thunderblade X8, an 8-SSD array with capacity of up to 32 TB and features the option for RAID 5. We also talk about the prosumer-level Envoy series and what all of the devices add to your productivity.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The Oracle Autonomous Database Dedicated deployment is a good choice for customers who want to implement a private database cloud in their own dedicated Exadata infrastructure. That dedicated infrastructure can either be in the Oracle Public Cloud or in the customer's own data center via Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer.   In a dedicated environment, the Exadata infrastructure is entirely dedicated to the subscribing customer, isolated from other cloud tenants, with no shared processor, storage, and memory resource.   In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham speak with Oracle Database experts about how Autonomous Database Dedicated offers greater control of the software and infrastructure life cycle, customizable policies for separation of database workload, software update schedules and versioning, workload consolidation, availability policies, and much more.   Oracle MyLearn: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Tamal Chatterjee, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode.   -------------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript:   00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started. 00:26 Nikita: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast. I'm Nikita Abraham, Principal Technical Editor with Oracle University, and I'm joined by Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs. Lois: Hi there! This is our second episode on Oracle's Autonomous Database, and today we're going to spend time discussing Autonomous Database on Dedicated Infrastructure. We'll be talking with three of our colleagues: Maria Colgan, Kamryn Vinson, and Kay Malcolm. 00:53 Nikita: Maria is a Distinguished Product Manager for Oracle Database, Kamryn is a Database Product Manager, and Kay is a Senior Director of Database Product Management.  Lois: Hi Maria! Thanks for joining us today. We know that Oracle Autonomous Database offers two deployment choices: serverless and dedicated Exadata infrastructure. We spoke about serverless infrastructure last week but for anyone who missed that episode, can you give us a quick recap of what it is? 01:22 Maria: With Autonomous Database Serverless, Oracle automates all aspects of the infrastructure and database management for you. That includes provisioning, configuring, monitoring, backing up, and tuning. You simply select what type of database you want, maybe a data warehouse, transaction processing, or a JSON document store, which region in the Oracle Public Cloud you want that database deployed, and the base compute and storage resources necessary. Oracle automatically takes care of everything else. Once provisioned, the database can be instantly scaled through our UI, our APIs, or automatically based on your workload needs. All scaling activities happen completely online while the database remains open for business. 02:11 Nikita: Ok, so now that we know what serverless is, let's move on to dedicated infrastructure. What can you tell us about it? Maria: Autonomous Database Dedicated allows customers to implement a private database cloud running on their own dedicated Exadata infrastructure. That dedicated infrastructure can be in Oracle's Public Cloud or in the customer's own data center via Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer. It makes an ideal platform to consolidate multiple databases regardless of their workload type or their size. And it also allows you to offer database as a service within your enterprise. 02:50 Lois: What are the primary benefits of Autonomous Database Dedicated infrastructure? Maria: With the dedicated deployment option, you must first subscribe to Dedicated Exadata Cloud Infrastructure that is isolated from other tenants with no shared processors, memory, network, or storage resources. This infrastructure choice offers greater control of both the software and the infrastructure life cycle. Customers can specify their own policies for workload separation, software update schedules, and availability. One of the key benefits of an autonomous database is a lower total cost of ownership through more automation and operational delegation to Oracle. Remember it's a fully managed service. All database operations, such as backup, software updates, upgrades, OS maintenance, incident management, and health monitoring, will be automatically done for you by Oracle. Its maximum availability architecture protects you from any hardware failures and in the event of a full outage, the service will be automatically failed over to your standby site. Built-in application continuity ensures zero downtime during the standard software update or in the event of a failover.  04:09 Nikita: And how is this billed?  Maria: Autonomous Database also has true pay-per-use billing so even when autoscale is enabled, you'll only pay for those additional resources when you use them. And we make it incredibly simple to develop on this environment with managed developer add-ons like our low code development environment, APEX, and our REST data services. This means you don't need any additional development environments in order to get started with a new application. 04:40 Lois: Ok. So, it looks like the dedicated option offers more control and customization. Maria, how do we access a dedicated database over a network? Maria: The network path is through a VCN, or Virtual Cloud Network, and the subnet that's defined by the Exadata infrastructure hosting the database. By default, this subnet is defined as private, meaning, there's no public internet access to those databases. This ensures only your company can access your Exadata infrastructure and your databases. Autonomous Database Dedicated can also take advantage of network services provided by OCI, including subnets or VCN peering, as well as connections to on-prem databases through the IP secure VPN and FastConnect dedicated corporate network connections. 05:33 Maria: You can also take advantage of the Oracle Microsoft partnership that enables customers to connect their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure resources and Microsoft Azure resources through a dedicated private connection. However, for some customers, a move to the public cloud is just not possible. Perhaps it's due to industry regulations, performance concerns, or integration with legacy on-prem applications. For these types of customers, Exadata Cloud@Customer should meet their requirements for strict data sovereignty and security by delivering high-performance Exadata Cloud Services capabilities in their data center behind their own firewall. 06:16 Nikita: What are the benefits of Autonomous Database on Exadata Cloud@Customer? How's it different? Maria: Autonomous Database on Exadata Cloud@Customer provides the same service as Autonomous Database Dedicated in the public cloud. So you get the same simplicity, agility, and performance, and elasticity that you get in the cloud. But it also provides a very fast and simple transition to an autonomous cloud because you can easily migrate on-prem databases to Exadata Cloud@Customer. Once the database is migrated, any existing applications can simply reconnect to that new database and run without any application changes being needed. And the data will leave your data center, so making it a very safe way to adopt a cloud model. 07:04 Lois: So, how do we manage communication to and from the public cloud? Maria: Each Cloud@Customer rack includes two local control plane servers to manage the communication to and from the public cloud. The local control plane acts on behalf of requests from the public cloud, keeping communications consolidated and secure. Platform control plane commands are sent to the Exadata Cloud@Customer system through a dedicated WebSocket secure tunnel.  Oracle Cloud operations staff use that same tunnel to monitor the autonomous database on Exadata Cloud@Customer both for maintenance and for troubleshooting. The two remote, control plane servers installed in the Exadata Cloud@Customer rack host that secure tunnel endpoint and act as a gateway for access to the infrastructure. They also host components that orchestrate the cloud automation, aggregates and routes telemetry messages from the Exadata Cloud@Customer platform to the Oracle Support Service infrastructure. And they also host images for server patching. 08:13 Maria: The Exadata Database Server is connected to the customer-managed switches via either 10 gigabit or 25 gigabit Ethernet. Customers have access to the customer Virtual Machine, or VM, via a pair of layer 2 network connections that are implemented as Virtual Network Interface Cards, or vNICs. They're also tagged VLAN. The physical network connections are implemented for high availability in an active standby configuration. Autonomous Database on Exadata Cloud@Customer provides the best of both worlds-- all of the automation including patching, backing up, scaling, and management of a database that you get with a cloud service, but without the data ever leaving the customer's data center. 09:01 Nikita: That's interesting. And, what happens if a dedicated database loses network connectivity to the OCI control plane? Maria: In the event an autonomous database on Exadata Cloud@Customer loses network connectivity to the OCI control plane, the Autonomous Database will actually continue to be available for your applications. And operations such as backups and autoscaling will not be impacted in that loss of network connectivity. However, the management and monitoring of the Autonomous Database via the OCI console and APIs as well as access by the Oracle Cloud operations team will not be available until that network is reconnected. 09:43 Maria: The capability suspended in the case of a lost network connection include, as I said, infrastructure management-- so that's the manual scaling of an Autonomous Database via the UI or our OCI CLI, or REST APIs, as well as Terraform scripts. They won't be available. Neither will the ability for Oracle Cloud ops to access and perform maintenance activities, such as patching. Nor will we be able to monitor the Oracle infrastructure during the time where the system is not connected. 10:20 Lois: That's good to know, Maria. What about data encryption and backup options? Maria: All Oracle Autonomous Databases encrypt data at REST. Data is automatically encrypted as it's written to the storage. But this encryption is transparent to authorized users and applications because the database automatically decrypts the data when it's being read from the storage. There are several options for backing up the Autonomous Database Cloud@Customer including using a Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance, or ZDLRA. You can back it up to locally mounted NFS storage or back it up to the Oracle Public Cloud. 10:57 Nikita: I want to ask you about the typical workflow for Autonomous Database Dedicated infrastructure. What are the main steps here? Maria: In the typical workflow, the fleet administrator role performs the following steps. They provision the Exadata infrastructure by specifying its size, availability domain, and region within the Oracle Cloud. Once the hardware has been provisioned, the fleet administrator partitions the system by provisioning clusters and container databases. Then the developers, DBAs, or anyone who needs a database can provision databases within those container databases. Billing is based on the size of the Exadata infrastructure that's provisioned. So whether that's a quarter rack, half rack, or full rack. It also depends on the number of CPUs that are being consumed. Remember, it's also possible for customers to use their existing Oracle database licenses with this service to reduce the cost. 11:53 Lois: And what Exadata infrastructure models and shapes does Autonomous Database Dedicated support? Maria: That's the X7, X8, and X8M and you can get all of those in either a quarter, half, or full Exadata rack. Currently, you can create a maximum of 12 VM clusters on an Autonomous Database Dedicated infrastructure. We also advise that you limit the number of databases you provision to meet your preferred SLA. To meet the high availability SLA, we recommend a maximum of 100 databases. To meet the extreme availability SLA, we recommend a maximum of 25 databases. 12:35 Nikita: Ok, so now that I know all this, how do I actually get started with Autonomous Database on dedicated infrastructure? Maria: You need to increase your service limit to include that Exadata infrastructure and then you need to create the fleet and DBA service roles. You also need to create the necessary network model, VM clusters, and container databases for your organization. Finally, you need to provide access to the end users who want to create and use those Autonomous databases. Autonomous Database requires a subscription to that Exadata infrastructure for a minimum of 48 hours. But once subscribed, you can test out ideas and then terminate the subscription with no ongoing costs. While subscribed, you can control where you place the resources to perhaps manage latency sensitive applications. 13:29 Maria: You can also have control over patching schedules, software versions, so you can be sure that you're testing exactly what you need to. You can also migrate databases to the Autonomous Database via our export, import capabilities via the object store or through Data Pump or Golden Gate. As with any Autonomous Database, once it's provisioned, you've got full access to both autoscaling and all our cloning capabilities.  13:57 Lois: Maria, I've heard you talk about the importance of clean role separation in managing a private cloud. Can you elaborate on that, please? Maria: A successful private cloud is set up and managed using clean role separation between the fleet administration group and the developers, or DBA groups. The fleet administration group establishes the governance constraints, including things like budgeting, capacity compliance, and SLAs, according to the business structure. The physical resources are also logically grouped to align with this business structure, and then groups of users are given self-service access to the resources within these groups. So a good example of this would be that the developers and DBA groups use self-service database resources within these constraints. 14:46 Nikita: I see. So, what exactly does a fleet administrator do? Maria: Fleet administrators allocate budget by department and are responsible for the creation, monitoring, and management of the autonomous exadata infrastructure, the autonomous exadata VM clusters, and the autonomous container databases. To perform these duties, the fleet administrators must have an Oracle Cloud account or user, and that user must have permissions to manage these resources and be permitted to use network resources that need to be specified when you create these other resources. 15:24 Nikita: And what about database administrators? Maria: Database administrators create, monitor, and manage autonomous databases. They, too, need to have an Oracle Cloud account or be an Oracle Cloud user. Now, those accounts need to have the necessary permissions in order to create and access databases. They also need to be able to access autonomous backups and have permission to access the autonomous container databases, inside which these autonomous databases will be created, and have all of the necessary permissions to be able to create those databases, as I said. While creating autonomous databases, the database administrators will define and gain access to an admin user account inside the database. It's through this account that they will actually get the necessary permissions to be able to create and control database users.  16:24 Lois: How do developers fit into the picture? Maria: Database users and developers who write applications that will use or access an autonomous database don't actually need Oracle Cloud accounts. They'll actually be given the network connectivity and authorization information they need to access those databases by the database administrators. 16:45 Lois: Maria, you mentioned the various ways to manage the lifecycle of an autonomous dedicated service. Can you tell us more about that? Maria: You can manage the lifecycle of an autonomous dedicated service through the Cloud UI, Command Line Interface, through our REST APIs, or through one of the several language SDKs. The lifecycle operations that you can manage include capacity planning and setup, the provisioning and partitioning of exadata infrastructure, the provisioning and management of databases, the scaling of CPU storage and other resources, the scheduling of updates for the infrastructure, the VMs, and the database, as well as monitoring through event notifications.  17:30 Lois: And how do policies come into play? Maria: OCI allows fine-grained control over resources through the application of policies to groups. These policies are applicable to any member of the group. For Oracle Autonomous Database on dedicated infrastructure, the resources in question are autonomous exadata infrastructure, autonomous container databases, autonomous databases, and autonomous backups.  Lois: Thanks so much, Maria. That was great information. 18:05 The Oracle University Learning Community is a great place for you to collaborate and learn with experts, peers, and practitioners. Grow your skills, inspire innovation, and celebrate your successes. The more you participate, the more recognition you can earn. All of your activities, from liking a post to answering questions and sharing with others, will help you earn badges and ranks, and be recognized within the community. If you are already an Oracle MyLearn user, go to MyLearn to join the community. You will need to log in first. If you have not yet accessed Oracle MyLearn, visit mylearn.oracle.com and create an account to get started. 18:44 Nikita: Welcome back! Hi Kamryn, thanks for joining us on the podcast. So, in an Autonomous Database environment where most DBA tasks are automated, what exactly does an application DBA do? Kamryn: While Autonomous Database automates most of the repetitive tasks that DBAs perform, the application DBA will still want to monitor and diagnose databases for applications to maintain the highest performance and the greatest security possible. Tasks the application DBA performs includes operations on databases, cloning, movement, monitoring, and creating alerts. When required, the application DBA performs low-level diagnostics for application performance and looks for insights on performance and capacity trends.  19:36 Nikita: I see. And which tools do they use for these tasks? Kamryn: There are several tools at the application DBA's disposal, including Enterprise Manager, Performance Hub, and the OCI Console. For Autonomous Dedicated, all the database operations are exposed through the console UI and available through REST API calls, including provisioning, stop/start, lifecycle operations for dedicated database types, unscheduled on-demand backups and restores, CPU scaling and storage management, providing connectivity information, including wallets, scheduling updates. 20:17 Lois: So, Kamryn, what tools can DBAs use for deeper exploration? Kamryn: For deeper exploration of the databases themselves, Autonomous Database DBAs can use SQL Developer Web, Performance Hub, and Enterprise Manager. 20:31 Nikita: Let's bring Kay into the conversation. Hi Kay! With Autonomous Database Dedicated, I've heard that customers have more control over patching. Can you tell us a little more about that? Kay: With Autonomous Database Dedicated, customers get to determine the update or patching schedule if they wish. Oracle automatically manages all patching activity, but with the ADB-Dedicated service, customers have the option of customizing the patching schedule. You can specify which month in every quarter you want, which week in that month, which day in that month, and which patching window within that day. You can also dynamically change the scheduled patching date and time for a specific database if the originally scheduled time becomes inconvenient. 21:22 Lois: That's great! So, how often are updates published, and what options do customers have when it comes to applying these updates? Kay: Every quarter, updates are published to the console, and OCI notifications are sent out. ADB-Dedicated allows for greater control over updates by allowing you to choose to apply the current update or stay with the previous version and skip to the next release. And the latest update can be applied immediately. This provides fleet administrators with the option to maintain test and production systems at different patch levels. A fleet administrator or a database admin sets up the software version policy at the Autonomous Container Database level during provisioning, although the defaults can be modified at any time for an existing Autonomous Container Database. At the bottom of the Autonomous Exadata Infrastructure provisioning screen, you will see a Configure the Automatic Maintenance section, where you should click the Modify Schedule.  22:34 Nikita: What happens if a customer doesn't customize their patching schedule? Kay: If you do not customize a schedule, it behaves like Autonomous Serverless, and Oracle will set a schedule for you. ADB-Dedicated customers get to choose the patching schedule that fits their business.  22:52 Lois: Back to you, Kamryn, I know a bit about Transparent Data Encryption, but I'm curious to learn more. Can you tell me what it does and how it helps protect data? Kamryn: Transparent Data Encryption, TDE, enables you to encrypt sensitive data that you store in tables and tablespaces. After the data is encrypted, this data is transparently decrypted for authorized users or applications when they access this data. TDE helps protect data stored on media, also called data at rest. If the storage media or data file is stolen, Oracle database uses authentication, authorization, and auditing mechanisms to secure data in the database, but not in the operating system data files where data is stored. To protect these data files, Oracle database provides TDE.  23:45 Nikita: That sounds important for data security. So, how does TDE protect data files? Kamryn: TDE encrypts sensitive data stored in data files. To prevent unauthorized decryption, TDE stores the encryption keys in a security module external to the database called a keystore. You can configure Oracle Key Vault as part of the TDE implementation. This enables you to centrally manage TDE key stores, called TDE wallets, in Oracle Key Vault in your enterprise. For example, you can upload a software keystore to Oracle Key Vault and then make the contents of this keystore available to other TDE-enabled databases. 24:28 Lois: What about Oracle Autonomous Database? How does it handle encryption? Kamryn: Oracle Autonomous Database uses always-on encryption that protects data at rest and in transit. All data stored in Oracle Cloud and network communication with Oracle Cloud is encrypted by default. Encryption cannot be turned off. By default, Oracle Autonomous Database creates and manages all the master encryption keys used to protect your data, storing them in a secure PKCS 12 keystore on the same Exadata systems where the databases reside. If your company's security policies require, Oracle Autonomous Database can instead use keys you create and manage. Customers can control key generation and rotation of the keys. 25:19 Kamryn: The Autonomous databases you create automatically use customer-managed keys because the Autonomous container database in which they are created is configured to use customer-managed keys. Thus, those users who create and manage Autonomous databases do not have to worry about configuring their databases to use customer-managed keys. 25:41 Nikita: Thank you so much, Kamryn, Kay, and Maria for taking the time to give us your insights. To learn more about provisioning Autonomous Database Dedicated resources, head over to mylearn.oracle.com and search for the Oracle Autonomous Database Administration Workshop. Lois: In our next episode, we will discuss Autonomous Database tools. Until then, this is Lois Houston… Nikita: …and Nikita Abraham signing off. 26:07 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.

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Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8.  Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing!   Have you ever dreamt of escaping winter; just lounging in the quiet in a tropical paradise? Wellph.. today we're taking you on a virtual journey to the stunning Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Spa in beautiful.. wait for it, Bali! Yes Bali, Indonesia! Earlier this year we had the pleasure of interviewing Fabien, the GM who shared the secrets of this magical destination. With their 24-hour all-inclusive package, everything from dining, drinking to sports & massages is included! #LuxuryTravel #TellMeWhereWeSignUp! #Bali #X8 #ParadiseFound 

Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! Intro and welcome Matthias Sutter, General Manager Shangri-La Tokyo 1. How has Japan's tourism industry recovered since the pandemic? 2. What makes the Shangri-La Tokyo hotel unique and special? 3. How does the Shangri-La Tokyo provide a calming and tranquil atmosphere in the midst of a bustling city? 4. What services does the hotel offer to assist guests with navigating Tokyo and other cities in Japan? 5. How does the Shinkansen (bullet train) contribute to the convenience of traveling in Japan? 6. How does the city of Tokyo maintain a sense of peace and tranquility despite its vibrant energy? 7. On diverse culinary delights, Michelin stars in Tokyo 8. What are some cultural differences that ex-pats & visitors to Japan need to read-up on? 9. How does the Japanese culture emphasize respect? How does this manifest in everyday life at the Shangri-La? 10. Can you describe any unique experiences or attractions in Tokyo that contribute to its appeal as a destination? 11. How can people find out more about your property and get in touch?  Web: https://www.shangri-la.com/tokyo/shangrila/ and @ shangrilahotels on all the Socials Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome James Hewitson, GM of Anantara The Palm Dubai  The Anantara Palm Dubai Resort is a luxurious property located on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. We are lucky to be joined by GM, James Hewitsen who shares the fascinating story behind this Thai-themed resort! Offering a unique experience with its rooms, villas, and residences; they've also opened a resort on the World Islands, a collection of man-made islands in the sea. With beach pool villas, overwater villas, and lagoon access, this property is a dream destination. Don't miss out on this exclusive and intimate experience away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Dubai. So, whether you choose the Palm or the World Islands, Anantara promises a truly unforgettable stay. Tune in to our podcast to learn more about these extraordinary properties. #AnantaraDubai #TravelGoals 1. What makes Dubai such a fascinating and dynamic location for travel and development? 2. How does the Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort stand out among other properties in Dubai? 3. Describe the unique experiences and amenities offered at the Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort. 4. What role did Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem play in the development of The Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands? 5. How have logistical challenges and the exclusivity of the World Islands impacted the resort's operations? 6. What are the benefits and advantages of staying at both the Palm and the World Islands resorts? 7. How does the Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort distinguish itself with its overwater villas and lagoon rooms? 8. What are the potential motivations for travelers to upgrade their accommodations once they arrive at the resort? 9. How does the World Islands resort offer a more intimate and exclusive experience for guests? 10. What is the general perception and fascination with the development of the World Islands among locals and travelers alike? Discover the World Islands, Dubai's architectural marvel! Be one of the privileged few to experience the private pool villas and secluded rooms of Anantara on this exclusive man-made island. #WorldIslands #LuxuryTravel 13:54: How can people find out more about your property and get in touch?  Web: https://www.anantara.com/en/palm-dubai 15:25: Thank you James Hewitson! 00:00: How can people find out more about your property and get in touch?  Web: https://www.anantara.com/en/palm-dubai Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Carlos Malliaroud, GM The Intercontinental, Malta 01:50: Where the heck is MALTA? 05:00: A bit more about our gust Carlos 05:30: On the history of the island of Malta 09:00: For how long of a stay should we plan? Ref: Valletta, Rabat, Medina, the Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk 11:12: Two hotels in one, catering to different budgets, lifestyles, and expansions are on the horizon 13:54: How can people find out more about your property and get in touch?  Web: https://malta.intercontinental.com/ +356 2137 7600 Toll Free: +800 1800 1800 Malta@ihg.com St. George's Bay, St. Julian's STJ 3310, Malta 15:25: beautiful, multilingual, international, delicious Malta. Thank you Carlos! Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

On this edition of VR News of the Week we have plenty of news to cover including the announcement of a new podcast feed dedicated all to Ghosts of Tabor called Tabor Radio! There's no shortage of VR news either including Roblox coming to the Quest 2! As well as some Quest 3 news. We also have some game updates from Breachers, Guardians Frontline, X8, Rogue Ascent, Synth Riders and others. As well as news from an upcoming VR game called Genotype. Listen for all the news and fun!Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) newsPodcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/Meta Quest 2 Giveaway: https://gleam.io/1Bf8O/quest-2-giveawayPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrTabor Radio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216985If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSThis podcast was sponsored by Kiwi Design - the premier company for Oculus Quest accessories. Visit our affiliate link below to shop for your VR accessories including knuckle straps, lens protectors, head straps, link cables, and more while also supporting the podcast!Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVRAs a Ruff Talk VR listener, you get a special offer: 10% off your first month of BetterHelp! Just visit BetterHelp.com/RuffTalkVR and start taking charge of your mental health today."Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code RUFFTALKVR at MANSCAPED.com!*We are paid a commission through affiliate links to help support the podcast on the Kiwi links abovePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Support the show

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Perta Andersen, GM of d'Angleterre, Copenhagen -an LHW Hotel [Are you soSooo~curious but don't have the 20minutes to listen? Check the Q&A @ theEnd of these Notes! -Ed] 2:00: What are some must-do activities in Copenhagen? 02:20: Danglitag is a historic Danish restaurant now hotel in Copenhagen, with a famous square location and a significant part of Danish culture. It has undergone renovations and is a popular spot for Christmas celebrations and traditional activities like drinking Glog wine, sightseeing, enjoying local cuisines of all cultures and Art. 04:50: What's fun to do in Copenhagen? boat tours, dining at top restaurants, visiting castles and hidden gems, exploring different quarters by bike, visiting Louisiana Museum and Helsingør, enjoying the Danish countryside and guess who's also visiting Sweden. 10:41: Copenhagen is an international, edgy city with space for everyone. It offers a variety of activities and is known for its cozy atmosphere. 13:54: How can people find out more about your property and get in touch? Web: https://www.lhw.com/hotel/Hotel-dAngleterre-Copenhagen-Denmark Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur EXTRA CREDIT: 1. What are some must-do activities in Copenhagen?    - Taking a canal tour under the bridges.    - Exploring different quarters of the city by bike.   2. What are the best restaurants in Copenhagen?    - NOMA and Geranium are considered the best restaurants in the world.    - There are also fantastic restaurants in the different castles.   3. What are some family-friendly activities in Copenhagen?    - Tivoli and Legoland are recommended.   4. Are there any recommended places to visit outside of Copenhagen?    - The Louisiana museum and Helsingør (home of the Shakespeare castle) are suggested.   5. How is the Danish countryside?    - It offers beautiful greenery and a quaint atmosphere.   6. Can visitors easily access neighboring countries like Sweden?    - Yes, visiting Sweden is a cool option. [You wouldn't even need to tour the ABBA Mueseum, but you could! -Ed]   7. What is the food scene like in Copenhagen?    - It offers a wide variety of food options, from Danish pastries to open sandwiches.    - The city is known for its excellent food and has a range of restaurants to choose from.   8. What is the name of this travel podcast and who are the hosts?    - The podcast is called X Eight, hosted by Gabriella Rivera and Peter Shankman.   9. What is the purpose of this podcast?    - To take listeners to incredible destinations worldwide and provide insights into properties and locations.   10. How can we Subscribers engage with the X8 Podcast?     - By leaving comments and feedback.     - By suggesting future destinations via email or liner notes provided in the episode. [Please & Thank You -Ed]

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Afroditi Arvaniti GM of DOMES Resorts in Greece! [Domes is a Greek hotel management company expanding across Europe, focusing on exporting the Greek essence of hospitality and carefully handpicking destinations to create curated concepts and unique experiences.] 02:18 Domes expanding to other new destinations! 05:01 Domes has luxury hotels on Crete, Corfu, and Zakintos 12:40 Greek hospitality is in our DNA. 15:17 Expansion plans in Europe, including new projects in Greece with boutique and larger hotels, as well as special restaurants. DOMES aims to expand its branded restaurants and add individual restaurants in special places, combining culture and food. How can people find out more about your property and get in touch? https://domesresorts.com/ Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

80 Level talked with Masaru Ohnogi and Dax Berg, Co-founder and VP at Thirdverse studio. We dive into the development of their latest VR shooter game X8 and talk about engines, mechanics, interactivity, and design. Masaru and Dax also share their insights on the future of the VR game market and what developers should focus on to make a game successful.Get early access to X8Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763510/X8/ Meta App Lab: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4518172508241377/ Learn more about Thirdverse: https://www.thirdverse.io/en/ Follow 80 LEVEL on social media:https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty  https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/https://twitter.com/80LevelWe are looking for more artists!Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalentGet your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today.This video is sponsored by Xsolla, a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry: http://xsolla.pro/8023

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:44: Intro and welcome Christian Hirt, managing director of Raffles DOHA and Fairmont DOHA! 1. What are some of the unique cultural experiences that Christian from Raffles DOHA? 2. How does Qatar present itself as a unique and authentic destination for travelers? 3. Can you give us more details about Fairmont and Raffles hotels' dining experiences and what makes them stand out? 4. What is the scent library, and how does it make the guest's stay more personalized? 5. What kind of Art pieces can guests expect to see at the Raffles hotels there? 6. How important is the design of a hotel to the overall guest experience, and what design elements do Raffles and Fairmont hotels include to make our stay visually wonderful? 7. Can you tell us more about the indoor pools at Raffles and how they enhance the guest experience? 8. What kind of unique activities are available in Qatar; how do they reflect the country's culture and history? 9. In your opinion, how does Raffles DOHA compare to other luxury hotels in the region in terms of service, amenities, and guest experience? 10. How has Qatar's tourism industry evolved in recent years, and what do you foresee for the future of travel to this part of the world? How can people find out more about your property and get in touch? https://www.raffles.com/doha/ Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Peter W Mainguy, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 01:30: Why visit Singapore? [You're going to want co pay on their website during this] 02:55: And that's just the airport…! 03:32: A harmonic melting pot of gastronomy, safety, mixology and religious society! 04:48: What are some of the hight-lights? What can we expect, unexpectedly? 05:55: [It's a little hard to here him here- he's in a huge room with tiny microphone] 06:00: On cuisine influences  06:48: In what area is The Ritz Carlton located? 08:00: The largest and most contemporary hotel in the world 08:33: Formula one Racing Singapore Grand Prix 09:30: On National day 11:00: On traveling around as a local; also a bit on Art in the City and it's greenery 13:00: Even the canals don't stink! 14:38: Ref: Formula One Drive To Survive on Netflix will make you a superfan! [And is fully recommended by everyone involved w/ this podcast today!]  15:18: What can guests expect? 17:33: On the vistas's available top guide your daydreams 18:05: The highly rated The Republic and with great music, every hit all the time! 19:00: On several of the hotel's restaurants and dining offerings. Reservations recommended. 20:04: This sounds more like a lifestyle a job. 20:37: On the spirit and respect of Singapore and it's culture 22:12: The Ritz Carlton's Number One Asset 24:00: On VIP service at https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/singapore 24:38: What's the best tip, or room in the house? 26:06: World's Sexiest Bathroom Google challenge  26:42: Thank you Peter M.! How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/singapore Socials: @RitzCarlton everywhere 27:30: Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur     Other topics covered in this episode: - Singapore's National Day Event - Elaborate displays and events Emphasis on perfection - Ritz Carlton's core values and culture - Personalized guest experience Emphasis on guest's name and VIP experience - Employee training and selection process - Singapore's culture and amenities - Safety and diversity - Gastronomic hub and cocktail scene - Premier Suite at Ritz Carlton - History and art scene - Instagrammable destination - Gateway to Southeast Asia - The Jewel at Changi airport - Biking in Singapore and city infrastructure - Clean and efficient transportation systems - The Ritz Carlton hotel - Marina Bay area attractions - Formula One racetrack - Contemporary art collection and augmented reality art tour - Branded and destination restaurants and bars, including Summer Pavilion Michelin-starred restaurant and Colony.

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome Martin, GM of Côte d'Azur, a French Riviera Resort; The Heart of Europe, Dubai  https://thoe.com/about-coted-azur/ 01:30: Where are you located and how did all of these amazing things get built? ed: [In keeping good vibes, we are able to overhear a few of the locals' favorite jamz]   02:20: The World Islands are named after different countries; is yours Monaco? 02:40: Several of the different country hotels 03:20: Sea horse hotels!? Ref: The Floating Seahorse  03:30: Which project opened first; how did the domino's begin? 04:00: What is the atmosphere like at your resort?  Is it party 24/7? 04:40: On balance within the hotels and attractions 05:00: Tell us about Sweden and Germany? 06:13: So is the German villa for more people? 06:40: Tell us more about Ref: The Floating Seahorse  08:16: They are building a floating Venice! Ref: Article in Travel & Leisure  08:40: How do you go about bookings for some of the larger villa's and extended stay experiences? 09:00: Are all six islands connected? Tell us about how that works out. 10:30: It really is hard to describe in words. Check out their website: https://thoe.com/ourprojects/ 10:42: You are serving the very finest to cream of the crop. A-listers. How do you achieve success for your guests, so stunningly well and on an island!? 11:20: On sustainability and efficiency 11:52: What are some of the new planes for the future, what's next? 12:37: No limits in Dubai! 12:42: Thank you Martin! How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://thoe.com/cote-d-azur/ and https://thoe.com Socials: @THOEDubai on Twitter, TheHeartofEurope_official on INSTA and The Heart of Europe Dubai on Facebook and on YouTube  13:09: Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:10: Intro and welcome John Kitchings, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur! 02:17: What does Malaysia have to offer for those who have never been? 02:50: A little on the local food scene. The Michelin guide is coming next year! 03:35: Why did you come back to live and work in Kuala Lumpur? 04:20:  A little about up-and-coming districts 04:45:  A little on the recent history of the hotel 05:15: Would you call this a ‘typical' leisure hotel location? 05:50:  How long should a traveler plan to stay, if they're based out of “KL”? 07:20: ref: Petronas Towers 07:32:  What's hip and upcoming and the areas to check out? 09:30:  If Brunch is your day's delight.. 10:00:  Has your hotel always catered specifically to leisure travelers? 11:00:  There is so much more to “KL” that most leisure guests realize!! 13:15:  What do the new young people who travel do for fun when in KL? 14:20:  On training, recruitment, and passion of the staff and new hires 15:38:  What would you advise for folks who want to kinda tour from country to country; what's close? How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/kuala-lumpur/petronas-towers Socials: @MO_KUALALUMPUR on Twitter  INSTA @MandarinOrientalKualaLumpu on Facebook and @ MOHotels on YouTube  17:34: Thank you John, and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:20: Intro and welcome Duarte Correia, GM of the Mandarin Oriental Prague! 01:50: What have you really come to love about Prague? 03:42: ref: The John Lennon Wall project 04:15: Is there a story about how the hotel sits in the town? 04:50: About how the hotel is structured and what remains are visible 06:35: Are there really seven-thousand restaurants!? What is the food scene like? 07:56: For which type of traveler, (or travelers), is your hotel best suited? 09:05: Is beer a big part of the culture in Prague? 10:20: A bit more on beer spa's? 10:35: Is Prague still a good value for most travelers? 11:24: What makes Prague so special and fun in the Summer time? 12:32: A note on public transportation 13:22: How is Prague post-COVID? 13:44: Prague- A great, comfortable walking city! 14:45: Christmas Markets are back!! 15:26: How can people find out more about your property?  Web:  https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/prague/mala-strana/stay Socials:  @MO_PRAGUE on Twitter & INSTA @MandarinOrientalPrague Facebook and @mandarinoriental on YouTube 15:32: Thank you Duarte, and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:12: Intro and welcome Mark Stebbings GM at Miraval Arizona  01:30: What can guests expect upon immersion onto the property at Miraval? 03:50: Getting comfortable with slowing down, putting away the internet, work, etc 04:12: On being aware of the time you spend on Social media, versus down time. 05:13: What activity is most popular at the moment; what are super fun things to do? 07:05: Ref: The Art of Imperfection- Kintsugi 08:10: Let's talk about solo travel! Is your resort a good place for soloists?  10:00: How are you equipped for team building, corporate retreats and activities? 11:20: Let's talk about thoughtful dining and the concept behind the special menu 12:00: What is your favorite activity, even on your day off? 13:15: Which methods are used to understand your guests intentions and goals? 14:50: What are some insider tips, or extra special things to do while you are here? 15:55: On the importance of never over-scheduling 16:38: How can people find out more about your property? Web: https://www.miravalresorts.com/arizona 16:40: Thank you Mark, and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur SHOW LINKS Miraval Resorts & Spas Web: www.miravalresorts.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/miravalresorts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miraval-resort-and-spa/ Miraval Arizona Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/miravalarizona Facebook: www.facebook.com/miravalarizona MIRAVAL ARIZONA ON WEB Homepage: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona About: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/about Intention Setting: Setting an intention is at the core of the Miraval philosophy and approach. We want your time with us to be inspiring, enriching and transformative—whatever that means to you. Journeys with Intention are your starting point. Journey With Intention Webpage: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/journey-with-intention Digital Mindfulness: (aka “Miraval Mode”) We encourage a Digital Device-Free environment Miraval Mode Webpage: https://www.miravalresorts.com/about/miraval-mode Life in Balance Spa: Our award-winning Life in Balance Spa integrates modalities from Tibet, India, Europe, China and other global cultures. Spa Webpage: https://www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/life-in-balance-spa Miraval Wellbeing Experiences: Miraval Arizona is a global leader in wellness and is renowned for exclusive mindfulness, and wellbeing experiences. Experiences Webpage: https://www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/experiences Group Experiences: We help create lasting memories with friends, family or colleagues. With intentionally curated group experiences, we help strengthen bonds and improve communication for any group, whatever their intention. Mindful Groups & Retreats Webpage: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/groups-retreats Wellness in the Sonoran Sun: This blog shares how Miraval Arizona stands out from our other properties by highlighting distinct experiences and insider tips. Miraval Life in Balance Blog post: www.miravalresorts.com/blog/miraval-arizona-wellness-in-the-sonoran-sun SHOW LINKS Miraval Resorts & Spas Web: www.miravalresorts.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/miravalresorts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miraval-resort-and-spa/ Miraval Arizona Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/miravalarizona Facebook: www.facebook.com/miravalarizona LinkedIn (Careers Page) MIRAVAL ARIZONA ON WEB Homepage: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona About: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/about Intention Setting: Setting an intention is at the core of the Miraval philosophy and approach. We want your time with us to be inspiring, enriching and transformative—whatever that means to you. Journeys with Intention are your starting point. Journey With Intention Webpage: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/journey-with-intention Digital Mindfulness: (aka “Miraval Mode”) We encourage a Digital Device-Free environment Miraval Mode Webpage: https://www.miravalresorts.com/about/miraval-mode Life in Balance Spa: Our award-winning Life in Balance Spa integrates modalities from Tibet, India, Europe, China and other global cultures. Spa Webpage: https://www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/life-in-balance-spa Miraval Wellbeing Experiences: Miraval Arizona is a global leader in wellness and is renowned for exclusive mindfulness, and wellbeing experiences. Experiences Webpage: https://www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/experiences Group Experiences: We help create lasting memories with friends, family or colleagues. With intentionally curated group experiences, we help strengthen bonds and improve communication for any group, whatever their intention. Mindful Groups & Retreats Webpage: www.miravalresorts.com/arizona/groups-retreats Wellness in the Sonoran Sun: This blog shares how Miraval Arizona stands out from our other properties by highlighting distinct experiences and insider tips. Miraval Life in Balance Blog post: www.miravalresorts.com/blog/miraval-arizona-wellness-in-the-sonoran-sun

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:25: Intro and welcome Aditya Prasad from the The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi 02:00: We are big fans of any Park Hyatt! 02:20: How are you able to create such a comfortable, high-level environment? 03:25: Everyone gets just what they want; from children to honeymooners! 03:45: Tell us about the new, current Abu Dhabi? What's it like? 04:20: Ref: https://www.yasisland.com Warner Brothers Studios, Ferrari World, etc 05:50: Ref: F1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023!  06:45: Tell us about the hotel; it's more chill and approachable than some right? 08:00: ref: Golf Course and Restaurants on the island serving various cuisines 08:05: Tell us about family fun? 10:15: What is the best way for a first-time visitor to soak it all up? Ref: The Louvre 10:50: How do you live like a local? 12:20: Saturdays and Sundays in Abu Dhabi are now the weekend days! 13:00: Ref: Mamsha Al Saadiyat promenade and playground  13:47: How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/united-arab-emirates/park-hyatt-abu-dhabi-hotel-and-villas/abuph 14:04: Thank you Aditya, and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur [Editors note:  Original audio file for this podcast revised on March 21, 2023. Please re-download this episode if yours was short] 

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Vincent Pauchon, GM of The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort 02:00: A dream a day is what you experience at an extreme luxury hotel. 02:22: How do you manage bringing so many specialties onto the island for your guests? 03:20: Managing a 12 hour time frame 04:06: Tell us about the design of the property! Is it new? 05:05: Four ecological zones. The lagoon, the beach, the jungle and the coastal.  05:20: About how design is influenced by the natural environmental zones. 06:50: ref: Banyan tree 08:00: Tell us about your typical traveler to the property? 08:50: On recent travel trends 09:45: On the delicate ecosystem of the ocean, and sustainability practices in place. 011:00: On recycling techniques on the island  11:45: About the partnership with the company ReefScapers and educating guests! 13:35: Without coral, there is NO marine life. 14:22: Is it family friendly too? 15:00: A day in the life of a guest 16:45: types of cuisine available   17:20: The benefits not having any light pollution 17:14: One trip is never enough! How can people find out more about your property?  Web:  https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mlexr-the-st-regis-maldives-vommuli-resort/overview/ 18:30: Thank you Vincent, and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:30: Intro and welcome Gabriela Ditetova, GM of The Augustine Hotel, Prague 01:50: Tell us a little bit about the history of this hotel that was once a monastery? 03:17: Ref: Molestana gardens 04:22: What's it like during the holidays? 05:50: It's not only for a long weekend; tell us what fun things we might find nearby? 07:50: Prague is know for beers, but also beer messages! Tell us about this? 09:15: You are experiencing history from the moment you enter the hotel! 10:38: It seems you really have a lot of mutual support in preserving the history 11:35: You will definitely leave with a story How can people find out more about your property?  Web:  https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/prglc-augustine-a-luxury-collection-hotel-prague/overview/ Socials:  @lartisienofficial on INSTA  YouTube  Facebook 11:58: Thank you Gabriella and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:42: Intro and welcome Piero Magrino, GM at Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat 02:33: Where are the natural springs located and what makes your property special? 04:27: Are guests coming only for wine, for fitness, or can wellness include both and more? 06:10: What are the details and specifics of your beautifully unique thermal spa? 07:00: More about all the spa and wellness center offer to guests! 08:45: Elaborating on how Fonteverde really is a full medical spa. 09:30: How long does your average guest stay with you? 10:37: How long of a stay would you recommend for a complete and total program? 11:50: You have a work-to-reside program on your website. Tell us how that works! 13:43: Dogs are welcome! They even have their own thermal pool! Peter's dog, Waffle is so excited! @petersdogwaffle on INSTA How can people find out more about your property?  Web:  https://www.fonteverdespa.com/en/ Socials:  @IHChotels Twitter @fonteverdespa Facebook @fonteverde INSTA  and @italianhospitalitycollecti1934 on YouTube 15:50: Thank you Piero and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: What are YOU using as your carry on luggage? Tell us in the comments Ref: Nomadic  Thule and of course the Scott_E_Vest 02:10: Intro and welcome Kim Weller, Acting head of Banyan Tree Wellbeing Spa and Gallery at Banyan Tree, Phuket  02:33: What do you do; why is Phuket so special as compared to the rest of Thailand? 04:20: It's really a resort within a resort  05:00: Is the resort right in the middle of a jungle as it appears on a map? 06:20: It really is a massive property! How many rooms do you have? 07:05: What's a day in your life like at the Well-being hub? 08:20: What's a typical couple of days like for your guests? 11:38: What series of events brought you to work at this beautiful place? 13:00: On reducing chronic stress and becoming more conscious  13:30: Americans generally don't have much travel time. What is the best advice on how to maximize their experience here? 14:00: A few recommendations for better balance in your life 16:00: On breathing, setting intention and visualization  16:50: All-together now…  17:40: Peter, is this the most grounding interview we've ever given? 18:16: Practicing well-being is different for everyone How can people find out more about your property?  Web:  https://www.banyantree.com/banyan-tree-wellbeing-sanctuary Socials:  @banyantreehotels on Facebook  INSTA  YouTube 15:20: Thank you Kim and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:10: Airfare to Asia is beginning to be reasonable again! 02:10: Intro and welcome Marcel Kloet, GM of the St. Regis, Bali 02:45: Americans dream of vacationing in Bali. What inspires that dream of the Island of the Gods? 04:05: On the journey to Bali and the commitment of travel 04:40: On the service and spirituality of the island 05:40: What are some of the core principals of the St. Regis brand? Ref: St. Regis, NYC 07:18: On their custom butler service team and your travel experience 08:00: Most people didn't think of Bali as a family-oriented vacation destination; how has that changed? 09:10: About the many classes at the St. Regis for children 10:00: About family excursions and outings 10:40: You can actually swim in the ocean in Nusa Dua 11:15: How can parents spend their day when children are otherwise engaged? 12:00: Do you have sunrise Yoga and Spa appointments? 12:40: What's the best way to immerse yourself in local culture? How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dpsxr-the-st-regis-bali-resort/overview/ Socials:  Twitter  Facebook  INSTA   15:20: Thank Marcel and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur  

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:00: What is your favorite part of traveling? Tell us in the comments! 01:30: Welcome Hemal Jain, GM of Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali 02:08: The level of design, especially in your photographs, are jaw dropping! How did you design and curate all of this? 03:00: On the design of island locations and awards Ref: WOHA 05:10: Ref: The United Nations Environment Program and the World Tourism Organization in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation 05:24: They are already 95 percent no plastic at the resort! 06:00: What's an average day at the property? Ref:  Warung and Local restaurants 09:15: Destination experiences have always been at the forefront of the brand Alila  12:30: Indonesia is known for it's friendliness; how do you train and keep your team? 15:50: On maintaining different levels of extremely personalized service How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.alilahotels.com/uluwatu Socials: Facebook  INSTA  Twitter 17:09: Thank you Hemal and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

This week on The Game Marks Podcast, we are playing Road to WrestleMania X8 for the Game Boy Advance LIVE ON TWITCH! We raised money for St. Jude by letting you control the show (And how many shots took and beers we chugged). We raised over $700 during this episode!How does this game hold up? Are we going to play it forever, or future endeavor? We also discuss The Last of Us 3, Marvel Snap, Spider-Man 2 and more in Gaming News.Join George Feis & Johnny Clash each week as they do a #DeepDive into the good, the bad & the awesome of wrestling video games. Do your favorite games stand the test of time or are you playing them with nostalgia goggles? New episodes every Monday! Follow along @GameMarksPod.Donate to St. Jude through Game Marks Podcast Gameboree and win cool prizes! gamemarkspod.com/donate. Join our Patreon for ad free episodes: patreon.com/gamemarkspod Sponsors• Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code GAMEMARKS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod• Zavvi: us.zavvi.com Use code gamemarks• Nord VPN: gamemarkspod.com/vpn • Merch: gamemarkspodcast.bigcartel.com • Pro Wrestling Tees: prowrestlingtees.com/gamemarkspod• Tee Public: teepublic.com/user/gamemarkspod• Wrestlechamps on IOS and Android: Use code gamemarks

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep39 Hidden in a Fairytale- The Regent Porto Montenegro 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 00:55: Ukulele by plane, by rail perhaps? 01:15: Welcome Kai Dieckmann of the Regent Porto Montenegro  01:53: Where is Montenegro, set the stage for us? 02:50: How has the tourism experience changed in Montenegro recently? 04:15: Peter on his last visit to Montenegro 04:50: About the landscape and surrounding areas 05:05: Tell us a little bit about your property? Ref: Tivat airport is 10 minutes away 06:15: As it turns out Peter has actually stayed at this hotel!! 07:25: You usually have a view of super yachts, and that view is protected 08:15: Montenegro, often described as a fairytale location 08:40: What is not to be missed when we're visiting? The word sustainability is in their constitution! 10:13: What months are best to visit; a note about the seasons and weather 11:14: What's the local food scene like; how has it been influenced? 12:45: Why the cuisine differs within the regions 13:00: Is it a good destination for families traveling together? 13:30: About the pool clubs and bar 14:13: How can people find out more about your property?  Web:  Regent Porto Montenegro  https://www.portomontenegro.com/stay/hotels/regent/ Socials:  Facebook  INSTA  YouTube 15:00 Montenegro along with Croatia was one of the first countries to reopen after Covid 15:32: Thank You Kai! 15:49: Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep38 “Enchanting the Mind & Body at The Burgenstock Collection, Switzerland” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: Welcome Sven Flory, Director of Sales & Marketing The Bürgenstock Collection 04:15: Do you see your clientele putting more of an emphasis on spa & wellbeing since the pandemic? 06:15: Tell us the specifics of what a proper stay at Waldhotel might, or could entail?  09:50: Where are some popular wellness goals of your guests? 11:22: Your Palace Hotel is a different experience altogether, tell us about it! 13:25: What is something about Lucerne that only locals would know about? How can people find out more about your property? https://burgenstockresort.com/en/about 15:15: Thank You Sven! 15:50: Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. X8_Ep37 “Casually Luxurious at Le Maison Albar Porto, Portugal” 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:05: What is a movie that inspired you to travel? (Tell us in the comments!) 01:52: Welcome Manuel Santos, GM of Le Monumental Palace, Porto 02:20: What is is about Porto that makes people drive there from Lisbon, etc? 05:00: It seems central to pretty-much everything in walking distance; is it? 06:00: Authentically Portugal 07:00: A note on design; circa 1920. Ref: The hotel's restaurante and secret bar 08:00: The feeling here is timeless and does not change, even throughout any renovations 08:45: On keeping things true and authentic, if not collectable. 09:43: If Le Maison Albar is our home base, where should we explore during a few days' time? Ref: Gustave Eiffel bridge: Maria Pia Bridge, (his last work, prior to his tower. Also Dom Luís I Bridge 12:44: Ref: The most beautiful bookshop in the world Livraria Lello, circa 1840 Ref: As featured in Harry Potter   13:32: So many special, secret places! Thank you Manuel!! How can people find out more about your property? Web: https://www.maison-albar-hotels-le-monumental-palace.com/en/ Socials: @lemonumentalpalace on INSTA and Facebook 13:40: Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

The VAL New Reality Convention is happening NOW in Salt Lake City and is hosting plethora of VR games, including the VRMMO Zenith: The Last City and the upcoming competitive hero shooter X8. Joining us on the show today are Andy Tsun, CEO from RamenVR and Masaru "Nogi" Ohnogi, CBO from Thirdverse! RamenVR Web: https://zenithmmo.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/zenith Twitter: @ZenithMMO | https://twitter.com/ZenithMMO Get Zenith: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403370/Zenith_The_Last_City/ Meta: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3594982710558708 Thirdverse Web: https://www.thirdverse.io Twitter: @Thirdverse_US | https://twitter.com/Thirdverse_US Get Altair Breaker: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1909820/ALTAIR_BREAKER/ Meta: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4599090550122539/ * Between Realities Links * Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/between-realities-vr-podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BetweenRealities YouTube - https://www.YouTube.com/BetweenRealities Twitter - https://twitter.com/BtweenRealities Discord - https://discord.gg/EvNnj2w Facebook - https://fb.me/BetweenRealities Alex VR - https://www.YouTube.com/Alex_VR Alex VR's Twitter – https://www.Twitter.com/Alex__VR Skeeva - https://www.YouTube.com/Skeeva007 Skeeva's Twitter - https://www.Twitter.com/Skeeva All the most current VR news with the best journalists in the industry! https://www.UploadVR.com We'd like to thank our Patrons & YouTube Members: * VIP * RobynzReality Jonathun Zug CreeperBetty PotamWorks Cody * All-access * Studioform VR (studioformcreative.com) Aspin Darkfire John Westra Lindsay Sherman Chris Hanney * Official * Glitch Fandango Graham Gettel QUIKCOSPLAY Jansen Fox Brittany Meland Q2C VR Gamer Denise Dettlaff Michael McQuade Cwamne Howard Bluebell * YT Members * CreeperBettyVR MOBEAST GAMING MRTASSELHOF Laszlo216 GUIDO7335 JayBratt VROYBOY You're support means so much to us! We're truly humbled that you choose to help us in our journey to make the XR industry thrive! All funds are used to fund the giveaways and to make this show better as we continuously strive to improve! Thank you so much for supporting Between Realities VR Podcast. * Affiliate Links * If you're going to buy VR stuff then why not support us by clicking though one of our links to make your purchase! Every little bit helps []-) Walk, run and jump in VR using your own two feet! Cybershoes - https://www.cybershoes.io/product/cybershoes-gaming-station/?aff=14 Make your headset as comfy as it can be! Studioform VR - https://www.studioformcreative.com/?ref=25z8i95j09

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:16: The scent of this beautiful property is addictive! 01:45: Welcome Andrew, GM of the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires 01:55: Cultivating a bespoke scent palette for the hotel 03:09: Gabriella on her return to the property.  03:40: What is the history of the property? Ref: Recoleta, Buenos Aires 04:20: It's really two properties in one 05:15: What are some of the premiere amenities; some things we may not know about? Ref: adjoining Duhau Gardens 06:50: Tell us more about your plant-based restaurant and of the secret bar? 07:50: What is it about this city that brings people back again and again? 09:00: Tell us more about what makes Recoleta, Buenos Aires so walkable, elegant, not too crowded and fun? 10:23: When you get a day off, what do you like to do as a local? 11:50: Foodie-wise, for what element, or speciality do you think the city is best known? 12:40: Are there any plans to bottle, to sell the bespoke scent/aromatic experience? 13:30: A note about our service 15:15: THIS is your spot in Buenos Aires!  How can people find out more about your property? Web: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/argentina/palacio-duhau-park-hyatt-buenos-aires/bueph  15:52 Thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Marco Cogollos, GM of the Conrad Algarve  02:20: There are so many unique and special things about the area where you are; tell us a little about what's special to you?! 05:20: Why do you think privacy and being ‘disconnected' is so attractive to your elite clientele? 07:10: How do you keep your identity true to itself and unique when you technically are a Hilton property? 09:20: The team knows you when you are here… 10:40: Have you seen a large influx of new American tourists recently? 11:50: What does it require of you and your staff to maintain the sleekest spa in all of Europe? What makes is so great? 14:50: This is a tough secret to share, Gabriella really loves this place! 15:00: We can't wait to get there! How can people find out more about your property? Web: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/faoapci-conrad-algarve/ Socials: @ConradHotels on Twitter INSTA Facebook and everywhere else too 15:24: Thank you and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:18: Welcome Thomas from Evolve Back Resorts! 02:00: What was the key vision and concept for your properties? 03:00: On sustainability. What is an “estate”? 04:40: Talk about what your doing for the environment and for the local communities? 06:20: What to do when much of your property is historical? 07:00: About the Kalahari experience  08:20: What are some of the special, unique touches you bring for your guests? 10:42: From where have most of your guests traveled? 12:40: What is special about the Golden Triangle, or/and any of the area's you operate? 14:20: On high value, low impact tourism Ref: Bhutan  16:00: Yes, there IS WIFI in the main lodge! 17:42: Thank you, we'll see you soon! How can people find out more about your property? Web: https://www.evolveback.com. Socials: @evolvebackresorts on INSTA & YouTube and @ebresorts on Facebook 18:00: Thank you and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:18: We have returned from a busy summer and are excited to be sharing with you again! Intro and welcome Andrea Spalletti, fifth generation owner generation owner of Villa Spalletti Trivelli!  2:00: So tell us about your Villa, it's one of the most brilliant places we've ever been! 3:42: How did you decide to share your family home; must be a big transition? 4:50: What special touches do you add to make folks feel so at home? 5:20: On the ‘invisible' availability of Villa Spalletti's staff 6:37: Location Location Location! 7:43: What's this about a winery? 8:50: As a local, what are some things a more sophisticated traveler should know? Ref: http://www.trattorialilli.it 11:49: How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.villaspalletti.it Socials: @villaspalletti on Twitter @villaspallettitrivelli on INSTA & Facebook Ref: https://www.explorateurjourneys.com/concierge 13:16: Thank you and thank you for joining us! We'll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe & keep traveling!!  You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Today we're catching up with Peter en route to Northern Italy where he and his girlfriend Gabriella have recently spent a few days away. We're allowed a candid peek into their serious relationship, and of course how ADHD plays it's part too. This is a good and fun one, enjoy! [Editors note]: It is not lost on their sound engineer that G&P are so ‘in the moment' that the windows of their vehicle remain down during the entirety of this recording. We'd like to say thank you for excusing the wind tunnel background ;-)  In this episode Peter and Gabriella discuss:   00:45 - Thank you so much for listening and for subscribing! 01:00 - Welcome to my wonderful girlfriend Gabriella Ribeiro! 01:44 - So why don't you tell us where we are, where we're heading, and what we just survived? 02:15 - Would you say it's more the journey or the destination? 04:00 - Why do you think my brain is doing what it's doing since we've been together; the good and the bad? 05:20 - The ADHD trouble w/ wanting the grandest of the very best, always for those you love 06:00 - We hate making mistakes and we assimilate to our surroundings in funny ways.. 08:00 - When you have ADHD you're your own worst critic, but by waaay much more than most.  09:00 - You can scroll to hear Gabriella's episode about Iceland's Evolving Seven Wonders here!  Ref: Gabby's photo @theexplorateur on INSTA 10:54 - So, [jokingly], is there anything good about dating someone with ADHD? 11:31 - A little about dopamine hits 12:00 - There is no accurate nor perfect matchmaking system for those of us with ADHD 13:33 - Some honest, important information for you about relationships, dear listener. 15:04 - One of Gabriella's greatest, if not most important moments with Peter 15:54 - One of the problems with ADHD that we're trying really, really hard to change is… 17:00 - How not to break-up in the Frankfurt airport 17:40 - A short story on ‘using your words' 19:26 - Gabby, what advice do you have for anyone listening to this podcast who's dating or about to date some with ADHD? 20:45 - How can people find more about you?  On the Web: The X8 Podcast also https://www.gabbyribeiro.com/about Socials: @theexplorateur on INSTA and Twitter and aka Explorateur Journeys on FB Buy her book “I'm Just Saying...: Real advice for real girls in a real world. From a real Mom” on Amazon  21:15 - Where are we going anyway? En route to Monterosso 21:16 - On trust 21:41 - Thank you! Guys, as always, we are here for you and we love the responses and the notes that we get from you so please continue to do that! Tell us who you want to hear on the podcast, we'd love to know.  Leave us a review on any of the places you get your podcasts, and if you ever need our help I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  22:27 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits — TRANSCRIPT via Descript and then corrected.. somewhat:  Hello everyone Peter Shankman and welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal. This one is interesting. I am recording this live from, um, a car, uh, in, uh, just outside Milan Italy, where I landed about feels like about three hours ago cause we. Uh, for two hours through immigration? No, it wasn't two hours felt like it, but, um, I wanted to have, I, I wanted this interview for a while. This is gonna be an interview with me and my wonderful girlfriend, Gabriella Ribeiro um, Gabby and I have been together now about three years. And, um, I don't know why I have no idea why she, why she continues to, to, to, to stay with me. Um, but she has, she has watched and, and, and in some cases, been a victim of my ADHD for the longest time and, um, I'm very fortunate that she's still here, but I thought it'd be interesting to talk to her and ask her no holds barred, sort of what it's like to, um, uh, love someone with the level of, of, of ADHD that I have. So Gabby welcome.  [00:01:42] Gabriella: Thank you. Good to be here.  [00:01:44] Peter: So why don't you tell us where we are and, and where we're heading and, and what we just survived?  [00:01:49] Gabriella: Oh, we survived a minor line, but to you, it was a big deal. And I understand  [00:01:53] Peter: it wasn't a minor line. It wasn't, it wasn't so much, that was a line. It was a line that kept, uh, we we'd be waiting in line. And then for some reason, 20 people would pass us cuz they were directed by someone else to go there. That's the part that frustrated me. [00:02:07] Gabriella: I understand that, but we pushed our way through. So actually we're going hiking for two days in Italy and that's kind of what we do, you know, we, we go on these short trips and that I think is, is what helps ground you. To talk about ADHD? I think that's one of the core things that I notice about you is that even though we're always on the move, you feel most grounded when we are actually are en route.  [00:02:26] Peter: I think a lot of that has to do with, well, the airplane, obviously being on a plane, you know, the, the, the place where you're most confined is really the most freeing for a lot of people. I think the, one of the things that you and I have in common is that we both enjoy the journey. The journey is the destination. As much as the destination is. You know, eight hours on a flight to, to Italy for two days of hiking. Most people think it's crazy, but it's perfect for us. It, it keeps us, uh, not only grounded, but it, it, it resets us. It resets us, resets our brain. Now that being said, travel, uh, is a huge part of your life. It's what you do for a living as well. Um, but it's also, you know, a huge part of what we do and we, how much we enjoy it and, and really, um, embrace, uh, the world as our playground. For lack of a better word. Now, there are times I think, and she's she has, she's laughing her ass off about this, but there are times when, when, um, for whatever reason, the, the, uh, travel goes awry or we wind up in certain situations. And I think one of the things that I've learned most from you is I don't have to control everything. You know, everyone I've traveled with previously, I, I was in charge, right. I was telling where we're going here, we're going this, we're doing that. And what I've learned is that when you're with someone who actually also knows what they're doing, it's okay to relinquish control. And I, I love that you're just, you're just it hysterics over here, cuz I'm sure you're thinking of many of those stories. So, so, you know, sh shared not only some of the funny stories, but also, um, sort of why you think my brain works the way it does when, when I sort of in the past have had that need to sort of take control for good or for bad. [00:04:08] Gabriella: Well, I think you've allowed yourself, like, you know, to, to enjoy and to be happy. I think, you know, and that's, that's a huge part and I think you've allowed, you've seen what can happen when somebody, when you trust somebody, maybe that's what it is. Maybe you trust me, maybe you trust, I don't know, expertise in, in what I do for a living, that kind of thing, but that's a huge thing. And I think that, you know, maybe it's part of your ADHD, but I don't think you trust easily. I think it takes a while. It took a while maybe for us to, and I think when you start to see things unfold the right way and you actually let yourself enjoy them, even if you didn't control them, you start to see things in a different way. That's what I think. But I think also one of the things I love most about you is that you always want things to be perfect for me. And sometimes things just, it, it's not even that they will be perfect for me, but in your eyes, they're not the perfect that you envision, whether we're getting lost in an airport or you're leading me out of security and back in, cause you're insisting, you know, one way and I actually know the other, but I don't fight with you. I just kind of let you do your thing. But I, I think it's, I think that's part of, of the way that your head works is that, you know, you, you have this design in your head and you want it to be like that, but you want it to be like that for me, most importantly, which is amazing, but I think it's, um, you know, sometimes. Have to just let things be, you know, there's air perfect.  [00:05:24] Peter: There's definitely an ADHD factor there in that we do. When you have ADHD, you want the grandest of grand, right? You want that, you know, and that, and that's one of the biggest problems is, is, you know, a random Tuesday could be the most incredible experience you've ever had when someone, you know, something shows up at your home or whatever, but it, it also. Um, it, it, you have to fight that sort of how to let other people take control sometimes .The incident she's referring to, we were in Frankfurt airport and, um, I was totally sure I knew the way to get to the lounge, uh, waiting for our connection. And it turns out I took us out of security. Then we had another 45 minute, wait to get back into security. And then I was just angry, but the irony was, I was angry at myself, right. I was angry at myself because I screwed up and I made the mistake and I hate that. Right. And, and of course I took it out on you. Um, but you know, it was one of those that was a learning moment for me. Like today we spent 45 minutes in line trying to get through immigration. And I just didn't say anything. I let you control it. I let you direct it. And we were there and eventually I wound up cursing at a cop, I think, in, in Italian, but, or Spanish, Spanish, whatever. Japanese, but that's one of the interesting things is also is that when you do travel with someone who's ADHD, they wanna immerse themselves in every aspect of where they are. Um, but their brains don't work as fast. So it is not uncommon to to see me go into a country and start speaking a completely different language than what is in the country. True. [00:06:48] Gabriella: Uh, true. And I think it's, it's part of like, I think you wanna impress me, you know, so you've got like a. A few like core words that you use no matter where we go, like in Iceland, you'll say Ola , you know, and that's, that's perfectly fine. But I think one of the, you know, I would say, you know, you said you wanted like no holds barred. One of the most frustrating things I think is when you get something wrong and we all do right. Cuz I get things wrong all the time, but you get really mad at me when you get something wrong. And I you've said that that's an ADHD thing. I don't know. I think we, you know, it's, it's been a, I. wouldn't say a challenge, but you know, it's something I've had to understand about you. I've had to come to understand. And I think it's, it's okay. You know, we all deal with it in different ways, but I noticed that that is a recurring, recurring thing. [00:07:33] Peter: Like I've been working on it. [00:07:34] Gabriella: You have been, that's what I'm saying, you know, you definitely have, but I do see, you know, it's, I, I see yourself frustration and something that is, is totally okay. On my side.  [00:07:46] Peter: One of the interesting things, I mean, there's a reason for that .When you're, when you are ADHD, you know, you do, like you said earlier, you're doing everything to be perfect. And when things aren't perfect because of something I've done, right. Because of a mistake I've made, I am my own worst critic by everyone is, but when you're heavy ADHD, you're your own worst critic by a fact of a million. Right. So you're sitting there and I'm like, okay. The one thing I had to do, I managed to screw up and I've ruined the whole, in my mind, the whole vacation's ruined, [00:08:09] Gabriella: but it's really not. [00:08:11] Peter: I, well, it's obviously not, but you know, in my mind, I didn't get this one thing right, now we have to wait 45 minutes to go through security again, I'm the worst. I'm terrible. She's gonna leave me. This whole thing. Right. And, and, and I think to. compensate or to make up for that. I just get angry. And, and unfortunately the person I direct the anger at is, is the person closest to me, which would be you. Um, it's obviously not, I'm obviously not angry at you for my mistake, you know, , I do remember thinking, uh, as we're waiting online to go back into security and in Frankfurt a couple years ago, I'm like, why didn't she stop me? This is totally her fault. Why didn't she stop? Totally. And, and the thing was you tried to, but then I'm like, no, I know where we're going. So you didn't really have a choice in the matter. Um, you know, and it's, I think it's also the, the, there is that aspect of wanting to impress the person that you love. Um, and when it doesn't work for whatever reason. Um, you, you, you, you, the ADHD sort of takes over, um, I'm remembering Iceland. Um, we had a chance to see the Northern lights you have understand in Iceland, they wake you up at one in the morning with like some alarm, like, like, like the Nazi's are coming to like steal the silver and, and, and you, they wake you up in the middle of the night and, and you have to rush out, get your clothes on, rush outside to see the Northern lights which prolly only last for like 12 seconds. And so I, I brought all my camera gear and everything like that, and I go outside and I, I can't get, I get nothing. I get absolutely just black images of, of black skies, nothing. Gab Pulls out our iPhone, like click and gets this, this like national geographic quality photo. I was so pissed it sucked. Tell, tell me how I handled it.  [00:09:42] Gabriella: You didn't handle it well, but it's okay. You know, I, I know you now. But again, you, you got really mad at me. You said, oh Gab, how nice, lovely shot on your iPhone 12? Or like, something like that. I don't know what the snarky voice and that's okay. Cuz, but I think also part of maybe it's the ADHD, but I think I've been seeing you definitely change on this is that sometimes you just have to get away from the phone. You know, use the phone a lot. I, I know that that's also part of, of being with you. You're on the phone a lot. Um, a lot of, you know, looking down, I think sometimes you have to let go of things and just enjoy, you know, like we did that. We went to South Africa speaking to travel and you were so in the moment and it was wonderful. You put down the phone, you were stopping taking pictures and watching lions and things like that. Sometimes you have to not always capture it, you know? So I think some of our best moments happen totally off of social media.  [00:10:36] Peter: What's something that... And by the way, I went out a couple hours later and tried to get their Northern lights again and totally failed again. Um,  [00:10:44] Gabriella: oh, and it got mad at me again. Yeah.  [00:10:46] Peter: what, you know, everyone's listening to this, like my God, why is she with him? And I, so, so that being said, tell, say, say a good thing about dating someone with ADHD.  [00:10:54] Gabriella: You asked, I just told you, I think you are so attentive. You want the world for me, you support me. You will give me opportunities. And I think that what I love about you is that you're just so creative. And I, I grew up with a prankster dad, right? So you spend your days. . Like either pranking me or, you know, you, you won't let one single day go by without making me smile or laugh. You send me things you think of me. And I think that's, that's maybe that's part of your focus too, is I love that you are so much focused on the relationship and you want it to work. And I, I love that about you. [00:11:31] Peter: Well, there's part of, part of ADHD is, is the constant quest for dopamine, right? And, and getting you to laugh or anyone to laugh and specifically the person you love; getting them to laugh is a dopamine hit. I'll get. dopamine and serotonin adrenaline out of that. And so, so as much as I enjoy doing it for you, cause I know you enjoy it. It's, it's a rush for me as well. Um, you know, the, the, one of the first things I remember one of the first pranks I ever played on you is I put, I put a roach on your suitcase. Yeah. Uh, at the airport. I don't know where we're going, but mal uh, Maldives, I put a, I put a roach your on your suitcase and, and I just re you know, you don't realize it's such a high, right. Watching you, no.  [00:12:10] Gabriella: oh yeah.. It's total high.  [00:12:11] Peter: You, you hated it. But, you know, [00:12:12] Gabriella: I loved, I loved it actually. And I said, Peter, you make me lose my shit every day. and that is, I would say one of the main reasons why I'm with you. [00:12:21] Peter: I mean, it's, it's not easy dating someone with ADHD without question and look, I mean, at the end of the day, your ADHD can only, only be blamed for so much. You have to take control of, of, of what you're doing. And I think I've, I've, I've been working on doing that. You know, my social acuity was never as strong to begin with, so I I've learned a lot, uh, from you and with you, but there's definitely, um, I couldn't, I don't think I could be with someone who couldn't accept a practical joke or something like that, just simply for the, the chemical high that gives me. Right. Makes me a better person. I mean, I, I prank you. I'm cracking up for the next six hours. And, and I'm the happiest person in the world, which is what you want. You wanna be with someone like that. So you definitely, you know, when you're looking to see who you're gonna date and your ADHD, think about the person who will understand, uh, the way your brain works and understand that, you know, they're not putting a roach in your bag or a rub. It was a rubber Roach, by the way, I should mention that not putting a rubber Roach in your bag to, uh, to annoy you or to bother you, but because they know if, if they. can make you laugh that's, that's happiness for them as well. It's, it's no different than when I was a kid and I would, I would speak out in class and make the kids laugh and, you know, get in trouble for it. I was trying to get dopamine to learn.  [00:13:33] Gabriella: I think when you date someone with ADHD, you also have to embrace that. There's certain things that, that they need to do. And you've always told me this, I need this. I need X in order to do Y and you've always been very straight up in the, you know, and since the beginning, I need to exercise in order to feel okay to get on a plane. I need to have a half hour to myself playing a game before I can go out to dinner or, you know, whatever it is and you have structure. And I think it's important that to have a, a partner, I would say, you know, from my vantage point and what you need to, to allow that, you know, and not to make too many demands on things and just say, okay, you know, yes, I know he needs this, or yes, we're we're out, but he needs to step away from a crowd for a half an hour. That's okay. You know, and I think, um, it's understanding all of that and embracing it that helps make a relationship successful.  [00:14:24] Peter: Think, I mean, I, I like to think there's, you know, the, the, the positives outweigh the negatives in that regard. Um,  [00:14:31] Gabriella: Absolutely!  [00:14:31] Peter: That, you know, we have, when we're together, we do have a blast, we have fun and, and we do support each other. I've always wanted a partner who would support me and who I could support as well. Um, you know, in life that's super couple as it were, um, that I think we are. Um, but yeah, I mean, I don't, I don't necessarily wish, uh, me on anyone. I think that know . I think that, that, you know, it takes a special person to understand someone with, with the kind of brain that, that, that faster than normal people have. [00:15:04] Gabriella: Well, one of my greatest moments with you and I'll show I'm gonna out you. Cause it was just so beautiful is that you, we were, I think we were in London. We went to go see a musical. We went to go see Back to The Future to and something happened where I think you, you, you took my watch charger overnight and I really needed to charge my watch, but you took it and you tried to convince me that my watch was already charged, which it wasn't, but you needed your watch chargeed, so that's fine. And then you sort of got on your knees the next day and said, why are you with me? I'm I'm ridiculous. I'm I'm this, like, you were beating yourself up so much, but to me it was just like, we share things. So it was, it was okay, but you, you always are questioning. And I, I, you know, just me to you, I wish that you wouldn't because to me, I think you're perfect and we're perfect. And we, we find our quirks. I think we find the, the beauty in our quirks. I have them too.  [00:15:54] Peter: One of the problems with ADHD is, and I'm hoping this is one of the things I'm trying to change with the podcast, with the book and everything and my activism is that, um, people with ADHD are told they're broken for years for their entire life. And it's when you come across someone who doesn't see you as broken, but sees you as, um, special and not like short but special, but special. Like, you know, as in, as in wow, this, this guy is really amazing. Um, it's hard to believe that. Right. And, and you're sure that every day you're gonna do something, you know, that is going to, they're just gonna be like, this is ridiculous. He's not special. He's a moron. What the hell am I with him for? Right. And, and despite your protestations, no, I I'm having fun with you. I'm enjoy that. It's, it's hard to, um, sometimes it's very hard to believe that, Or to allow yourself to believe that. And, and that's one of things, you know, the constant, my, my, my, my constant, why are you with me type thing, isn't like a, a ploy for sympathy or a ploy for, for a compliment. But rather it's, it's a real question, you know, it's, it's like, you know,  [00:16:59] Gabriella: I saw that, that day. I know [00:17:00] Peter: you've seen it many times. I mean, you've seen it, uh, you know, when we were waiting. To go back at the airport after I took us outta security, stuff like that, you know, it's like my God, why? And of course, because I'm mad at myself, cuz I know this is the moment you're totally gonna leave me. Right.  [00:17:13] Gabriella: I Yeah, in the middle of the Frankfurt airport,  [00:17:14] Peter: I wanted getting mad at you. Yes. Right? The, the classic favorite airport story ends with us finally getting back in and going to the lounge. And we had just gotten off a, a red eye flight to, to Europe. So we're waiting for a connection and we go to the lounge and, and they have showers and the, the woman looks at us. And she was so angry. She goes, do you want a, a suite, a shower suite for the both of you? And I go, I want my own suite . I took my own shower suite because I was so angry at myself and couldn't, and couldn't, uh, I had a, had a friend once who, who worked with, um, uh, high functioning, autistic children and like very young, like 2, 3, 4 years old. And her job was, she spent an entire year in school with them, trying to teach them to explain how they feel instead of hitting, instead of getting angry. And she tells this great story about, um, towards the end of the year, a kid was obviously upset and obviously angry at something. And she spent like five minutes saying, okay, Andrew, use your words, use your words. How do you feel? How . Are you feeling? What is the, what is the action that you're feeling right now? And he looked at her and he got really red in the face and he goes, I'm happy. right. And it's, it's literally how I feel. Sometimes it's like, I mean, like I'm so angry and I'm so happy that you're still with me.  [00:18:19] Gabriella: That is so you, but I think one of the things you don't notice so much about yourself is how, just how funny you make everything. And I think I'm just so I'm grateful because I that's, the person I needed is that every single thing is funny, no matter what, like we always find the humor and things. And I, I, I don't, I don't think that's an ADHD thing, um, necessarily, but I think, um, you know, I think the world should know if they haven't noticed that about you already. [00:18:45] Peter: It definitely comes from.  [00:18:46] Gabriella: You make everything fun.  [00:18:47] Peter: It definitely comes from our families and our, you know, I mean, my dad was, was all about using humor to deflect everything growing up and, and, and so was, I, you know, it's  [00:18:54] Gabriella: no, but you embrace it now. It's not as much of a deflection I, that I, I love when you, like, we were just laughing in this car right now until we were crying. Cuz you know, we rolled up and we're in Italy. So you should, you know, the driver's here and you should say chow and Peter goes Ola!! Like with the, with. The biggest sense of pride. Like the barrel chested, Ola, you know,  [00:19:11] Peter: but that's, that's classic. That's classic me, like, okay, I'm in Italy, let's for some reason speak Spanish and you know, but on the flip side, I once convinced you that I understood Japanese and got you going for like 20 minutes. Um, and you were totally convinced. I, I understood Japanese. So in the end, um, what do you want people are, who, who listen to this podcast? A lot of them are in relationships with people at ADHD and they, they they're frustrated. They don't understand, you know, why is this happening? What, what advice would you give someone who's who is either dating or about to date someone they with ADHD you're about take that plunge. What would you say to them?  [00:19:42] Gabriella: You have to open your mind and you have to talk, like, I think one of the things that saves us is that we talk about everything good or bad. And I think you have to be willing just, just like, you know, none, none of us are perfect. Right. And we all have, you have things that you have to adapt to about me that you necessarily don't like what you deal with. Um, you know, and I think that it's, it's a question of not getting so frustrated because what you think the person is doing is on the surface this is not what you believe it to be. Like. There are so many times where I see Peter frustrated, for example, and I immediately think it's me, he's got a problem with me. He's doing something, you know, whatever. And I think it's the understanding that you have to wrap your head around. It's not always about you and in a relationship that's really important. So you have to get to the core and also figure out what it is that helps them get through the day and embrace it, allow it, um, I hate that word, but you know what I mean? It just to let it be, yeah. And not get. so worried all the time that it's, that it's a reflection on you because that person needs to do that in order to be the best them for you. [00:20:44] Peter: Definitely. How can people find you? Cause you have actually a really interesting life apart from me, uh, even more so, even more interesting than, than just when you're with me. So how can people find you? What's your, what do you wanna get me Instagram or what.   [[ On the Web: The X8 Podcast also https://www.gabbyribeiro.com/about Socials: @theexplorateur on INSTA and Twitter Buy her book “I'm Just Saying...: Real advice for real girls in a real world. From a real mom” on Amazon ]] [00:20:54] Gabriella: Sure. I'm the @theexplorateur on Instagram um, I do a little bit of everything in tourism, but I,  [00:20:59] Peter: we host a podcast together as well.  [00:21:01] Gabriella: We do! Called the X8 and we'll be back in the fall with that.  [00:21:03] Peter: So that's a travel and a podcast where we travel around the world to beautiful locations and, and, and report on them. But awesome. Gabby, thank you so much. I mean, what the hell is she, you gonna do? We're in a car at 9:30' in the morning in the middle of Italy , trying, you know, driving to where are we going?  [00:21:15] Gabriella: uh, we're going to Monterosso  [00:21:16] Peter: Awesome! That's the other weird thing is that I have never been in a relationship before where I don't sometimes know, I don't know where we're going. Like there are two types people in the world. There's people who like plan everything out. And the people who wake up in the morning go, oh, what's the name of the hotel? Or, you know what airline? And, and it's, it's very strange to, to, to, to relinquish that control, but I'm starting to enjoy it. I'm starting to, I'm starting to like it. And, uh, at the end of the day, I'm I still have the, I still have the control over the airline. So that's, that's my thing. She can, Gabby can handle all the hotels. Guys thank you for listening, Gab thank you for taking the time to do this. Um, I'm at Peter, Shankman all the socials. As you guys know, we're at faster normal, um, you can file Instagram, Twitter everywhere. If you like what you hear, uh, drop us a review. If you have guests that you think might benefit from being on the podcast, let us know. We have a big shout out to Steven Byrom, our producer, who is gonna be so angry at me because I'm just recording the string in an iPhone 20 minutes of car sound. He's gonna have to delete, uh, he's gonna, he's gonna be, he's gonna be it's he's it's not gonna be good. He's gonna need therapy from this stuff! Steven, we love you. Thank you. [Love you too man! Hope this was at least legible!]  Opening, uh, words performed by Bernie Bernie Wagenblast. Opening and closing theme composed by Steven Byrom, [he says thank you too], and we will see you guys next week with another interview. Thank you so much for listening. Stay safe. Stay well Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week!

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and reviews. This week; With Roe Vs Wade, the abortion law in the United States, being overturned by the Supreme Court it's worth looking at the apps we use to track our health, including menstrual cycle details that could potentially be used by law enforcement for prosecutions. Is there a privacy issue with some of these apps and what can we do to protect ourselves?  1st Gadget of the Week is the Honor X8 Smartphone. This entry level smartphone features a 6.7" IPS screen with a 90hz refresh, 4 cameras up to 64mp, large capacity battery capable of up to 2 days' use and fast charging, headphone port, dual sim capability, dual microphones with noise cancelling, 4G connectivity and more. It scored 3.5 out of 5, listen in for more details. 2nd Gadget of the Week is the Honor Magic4 Lite Smartphone. Similar to the X8 above, available in 4G and 5G connectivity versions, a larger 6.8" screen up to 120hz refresh, fingerprint reader, larger battery which charges faster, and more. Scoring 4 out of 5, listen in for full details. You can hear the Gadget Detective on BBC Berkshire just after midday every Saturday and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks! #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #Advice #Bill #Buckley #BBC #Radio #Berkshire #Roe #Wade #RoeVsWade #United #States #USA #Supreme #Court #Law #Abortion #Permissions #Data #Privacy #Security #Period #Tracking #Tracker #Health #Blood #Pressure #Heartrate #Medical #GadgetodtheWeek #Honor #X8 #Smartphone #Screen #Cameras #Battery #4G #Fast #Charging #Budget #Headphones #Magic4 #120hz #90hz #IPS #5G

0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 2:20: Intro and welcome Mario Mikowski, third generation owner of Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa! 2:55: Where exactly in Costa Rica are you located? 4:38: Can you explain the specific concept of a “Thermal” Resort and Spa? 7:28: American's do not know how to relax; do you offer a guide, or program? 10:14: Your father founded this property; tell us your and his story? 12:56: Sounds amazing; would you say it's good for families too? How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.tabacon.com Socials: @TabaconResort on Twitter  INSTA  and @Tabacon on Facebook 14:00: Thank you Mario and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:12: Intro and welcome Giampaolo Ottazzi, GM at Hotel de Russie, Rome 1:24: Your hotel is kind of a celebrity! What's it like to manage her; tell us of the history? Ref: Giuseppe Valadier 4:40: What separates Rome from other beautiful and special Italian cities? 8:00: The Eternal City, post pandemic 9:18: What kind of client is the ideal fit for your property? 11:08: Rome has become competitive; how do you maintain the exclusive 5 star experience? 13:56: Thank you Giampaolo! 11:15: How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/hotel-de-russie/ Socials: @HotelDeRussie on Twitter  INSTA  Facebook and YouTube 14:20: Thank you Giampaolo and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:10: Intro and welcome Titus Rosier, GM of the W Bali - Seminyak 1:34: So many Americans put Bali on their bucket list; walk us through any non-dreamy realities? 3:17: Your design elements are so beautiful yet modern, how did you fit in with the nature around you?  Ref: Nusa Dua,  Ubud 4:48: Is Bali a good place for families? Tell us about family travel 5:54: Talk to us about sustainability and eco-consciousness 7:30: What is “Sound Suite”?  Ref: Sleep, Eat, Record, Repeat 8:45: Ref: Tiny Desk Concerts 9:12: Beyond local artists, are there any international stars playing soon? 9:54: Tell us about the cuisine at the W? Ref: Fire and Starfish Bloo 11:15: How can people find out more about your property?  Web: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dpswh-w-bali-seminyak/overview/ Socials: @WBali on Twitter and @wbaliseminyak on INSTA  &  Facebook 12:06: Thank you and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:33: Intro and welcome Kurt Macher, General Manager, Shangri-La Hotel 2:00: How do you keep your hotel that's kinda hidden in plain sight, so exclusive? 3:03: What makes the guest experience so unique at all Shangri-La properties? 3:51: How do you hire an over-the-top staff that is so extraordinarily focused on empathy? 4:57: You have an incredibly unique infinity pool! What's the concept and it's uses? 6:14: About the next installation!  6:40: Is London still a very walkable city what with all of the new construction, etc? 7:18: What's the vision for the near future, now that the pandemics' hold is lessening? 9:25: On Storytelling through Architecture. Ref: The Freedom Tower elevator ride How can people find out more about your properties? Web: https://www.the-shard.com Socials: @TheShardLondon on Twitter  INSTA & Facebook 10:09: Thank you Kurt and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:52: What do you think about the new optional mask mandates? 1:32: Welcome Doug Lindauer, VP Sales & Marketing, Ted Turner Reserves 2:37: What was it like to go to Everest Base Camp!? 4:05: On skydiving 4:55: On traveling, the global impact and sustainability 5:30: About Doug's background and history with Ted Turner  Ref: Ted's properties 8:00: Ref: book by Reese Schonfeld: Me and Ted Against the World 8:20: Shout out to Claudia Brooks D'Avanzo  9:25: “Good money, in the hands of good people, gets good work done”- Derrick Kinney 10:12: What does a guest get out of any experience on the properties; what is the mission? 12:32: About the many resort activities  12:49: A via ferrata is Italian for “iron path” Ref: Dolomites  13:33: It's an hour from the driveway to the front door…an hour! 14:30: Elk, Mule Deer, Bear, Turkey, Bison, Mountain Lions? 15:10: Is it an American safari? 16:14: Talk a little about how multi-gen families experience the properties? 18:45: Will Peter Shankman parachute into Vermejo?? Stay tuned!…  19:19: Ref: The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana How can people find out more about your properties? Web:  https://tedturnerreserves.com/vermejo/  Socials: @tedturnerreserves on Facebook  INSTA  & YouTube 19:58: Thank you so much Doug and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:42: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Guillaume Ranvier, GM of Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée! 1:29: In the month you've been in the Med, what is the most surprising thing you've experienced? 2:06: Tell us about your hotel; what makes it stand out? 3:52: Americans think of the South of France as sort of glitzy & glamorous; why Nice? 6:26: How do Nice and also the hotel keep such classic charms in a modernized world? 7:15: A bit about lifestyle by design 8:00: What are a couple of your most favorite ‘insider facts' about the hotel? 10:28: Does every day feel like a movie set? 11:02: Congrats on your first month on-site! How can people find out more about your properties? Web: https://www.hyatt.com  Socials: @hyattregencypalaismed on INSTA  YouTube and Facebook 11:20: Thank you Guillaume and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

X8_Ep26 “Your Vacation Residence at the Park Hyatt Dubai” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:50: Back to Dubai! 1:14: Welcome Luis Gonzalez, GM of Park Hyatt Dubai! 1:25:  So how was Expo 2020 Dubai this special, multi-year event? 5:55: Talk a bit about the property that feels totally endless? 8:14: Fun Fact: The Park Hyatt Dubai is 12 minutes from the airport. 9:50: Twiggy by La Cantine, the new beach club and restaurant at the park 11:20: How many palm trees are on the property? 13:10: How do you maintain such an incredible level of service/great staff, especially through a pandemic? 17:20: Thank you Luis and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! How can people find out more about your properties? Web:  Hyatt.com  Twiggy Socials: @parkhyattdubai on INSTA  Facebook You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Daniel Lauber, Founder Cervo Mountain retreat! 2:05: Tell us about how life is where you are today? 7:00 - Did you always have sort of a master plan to create this sacred/holistic space, or did it just kind of evolve? 10:00: Did you always want to be a hotelier; how did you wind up here? 12:00: About water and geothermal use on the property 13:10: On design and taste Ref: Sleeper magazine award 14:02: What do you like to do on your time off? 16:14: Thank you Daniel and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! How can people find out more about your properties? https://cervo.swiss/en And @CERVOZermatt  on Facebook and INSTA You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

X8_Ep24 “Discover a Different Way of Life in BlueGr Hotels- Crete and Athens” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:14: Welcome Elena Michael, Director of Sales at the hotels of Bluegr 1:27: You opened early Summer of 2020 giving us a sense of normalcy! How was your season? 3:02: You have hotels in Athens and Crete. Tell us a little bit of Crete and why we'd love to visit? 4:28: Do you like things more rocky, or more green? 5:00: Tell us what is so special about the hotels? Ref: Minos Beach Art hotel 6:00: About local purveyors and food 6:50: What are some of the unique experiences for us not to miss while in Crete? 9:12: Tell us about your property in Athens and what makes it special? Ref: Life Gallery Athens 10:52: For what types of guests is this hotel best suited? 11:27: What do you like to do, where do you like to go as a local? Ref: Birdman Pub and Galaxy Bar Athens 12:25: How can people find out more about your properties? https://www.bluegr.com and via Socials: @Bluegr_Hotels on Twitter @bluegr_hotels_and_resorts on INSTA @bluegrHotelsandResorts on Facebook & YouTube and @bluegrhotels on Pinterest 13:00: Thank you Elena and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:58: Welcome Gino Tan, General Manager at the Fullerton, Singapore 1:58: Tell us a little about the history of this beautiful hotel/family of hotels? 4:00: On how the Central Business District is ripe with excitement and beauty 4:30: About how things have been going during Covid 5:17: What do you think is the true allure of Singapore? 7:17: So tell us about the hotel, why this hotel; tell us about the Fullerton 9:46: Has the nightlife remained unchanged? Ref: Lantern bar  11:45: The government has mandated "no vaccination, no entry” 12:25: How are the street food and open market scenes, is all that back yet? 14:00: Thank you Gino and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! How can people find out more about The Fullerton Hotel Singapore? https://thefullertonheritage.com/properties#thefullertonhotelsingapore and @fullerton_sg on Twitter @fullertonhotelsg on Facebook and INSTA You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:58: Welcome Joe Ogdie, General Manager, The Lodge at Blue Sky 2:07: So you've just had snow in Utah, set the stage for us! 2:28: There are a LOT of year-round adventures you offer; speak a little to us about these? 3:20: Can people actually meet with local chef's and farmer's? 4:20: The property looks stunning- tell us about the hotel and property; vista's etc. 5:20: I was checking out wellness options; tell us a little about your mind/body/soul programs 7:07: Why is your location so great for families? 7:50: Do people tend to stay near campus, or do they get out and move around? 9:00: What is it about this place that keeps going back, is it just addictive? 10:15: What kinds of stuff do you like to do in your down time? 11:08: Ref Bobsledding  11:51: Thank you Joe and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! How can people find out more? https://aubergeresorts.com/bluesky/ and via Socials: @blueskyauberge on INSTA and Facebook and @blueskyutah on Twitter You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Dedicated to the memory or "Da Bad Guy" Scott Hall. This was one of the Marks' most favorite WrestleManias of all time! It was the final run for Hollywood Hogan in the New World Order and it was the symbolic "passing of the torch" from Hogan to Rock, smack dab in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also on this show, the Undertaker took on "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair in Flair's first real "return to form." Trish Stratus and Lita both attempt to dethrone Jazz as Women's Champion. The Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Triple H feud reaches a peak as Chris Jericho (with Stephanie in his corner) defends the Undisputed Title against Triple H. Stone Cold does battle with Scott Hall, who has Kevin Nash watching his back. Edge and Booker T also feud over a Japanese shampoo commercial. That part wasn't great, but what are you gonna do? There's also a ton of big news and "looking ahead" on this show!ALL PODCAST, SOCIAL MEDIA, & MERCHANDISE LINKS: linktr.ee/MainEventMarksCHECK OUT OUR MERCHANDISE: MainEventMarks.redbubble.com & bonfire.com/store/maineventmarksGET YOUR SPORTS SWAG ON FANATICS: fanatics.ncw6.net/jxzKMORDER FROM SWIFT LIFESTYLES: SwiftLifestyles.com, use PROMO CODE: MainEventMarks at checkout for 15% offLISTEN EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9PM EST: tikilive.com/channel/BURNS

X8_Ep21 “Beautiful Days and Nights at Plaza De Russie- Viareggio, Italy” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:44: Welcome Salvatore Madonna, CEO, Soft Living Places Group, of which Hotel Plaza e de Russie, Viareggio Italy, is managed! 2:00: So where are you sitting and won't you please tell us of your properties? Ref: Versilia Rivera and Apuan Alps, Lucca  6:00: on local food and wines 10:00: Andrea Bocelli on his horse story 11:33: Tell us about the beaches, we hear they are stunning? 13:05:  How do you find and design your incredible properties? Ref: Hotel Byron 16:07: What is your background in this business, how did you find yourself here? 17:35: What do your weekends look like; what don't the tourists know about? 23:33: Thank you Salvatore and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! How can people find out more? Hotel Plaza de Russie and @RelaisChateaux on Socials: Twitter & INSTA You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

X8_Ep20 “The Spectacular New W Hotel of Algarve Portugal” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:54: Gabriella's special place… 1:43: Welcome Cajetan Araujo GM of W Hotel Algarve Portugal! 2:47: This is an entirely new build for the W? 3:22: Who was it designed for? 5:35: It just looks stunning!  6:00: Americans are beginning to travel more internationally, just in general.. talk about why should they come to Portugal? Ref: Ria Formosa Oysters  Coasteering 13:36: It's just laid back and you have protected and included this vibe! 14:20: It's such an understated area… 14:30: A little on the design language of the new hotel 15:54: Regardless of the city, you can almost always tell by the design that it's a W hotel! 18:30: If you had to describe the hotel's personality, what would you say about her? 19:40: Thank you Cajetan and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! How can people find out more? https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/faowh-w-algarve/overview/ You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

X8_Ep19 “The Ritz Carlton Canary Islands- Not Only for Winter Birds at Play” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:50: Welcome Gregory de Clerck, GM of The Ritz-Carlton, Abama on the Canary Island of Tenerife 2:15: United is flying to Tenerife beginning in June? Yes!  2:24: When you say there is never a dull moment.. tell us about life on the island?  8:00: So the Canary bird was named after the islands, not the other way around? 8:25: And about 25m away from you is largest water park/nature reserve in Europe?! Siam Park 11:22: Tell us about the star quality factors of this flagship Ritz Carlton ref: Villa Club  15:12: We have no neighbors that are hotels! 16:21: Funny you mention “serving ladies and gentlemen.. Ref: Zombie Loyalists: Using Great Service to Create Rabid Fans 18:14: Thank you Gregory and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! p.s. Did we mention the water park?! How can people find out more? https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/spain/abama You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

X8_Ep18 “Seasonal Helsinki, Worlds More Than A Winter Sauna Destination” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 1:01: We are talking about Helsinki... Finland! 1:15: Welcome Aino Mellais of Helsinki Partners! 1:20: Is it true that Fins never have to plow snow because your streets are heated? 2:16: Why are you called the happiest people/happiest country in the world? 3:51: How do you keep your overall design scene so fresh, timeless and cool? 4:50: Say we're in Helsinki for a long weekend, what should we do that one one else really knows about? 6:10: Tell us about some of your outdoor activities; for all seasons? 7:35: Sometimes of year there are 6 hours of sunlight, sometimes you have 20 hours! 8:40: About varying temperatures 8:58: Is your Päijänne Water Tunnel the longest in the world? How's the tap water? 10:16: The sauna is a very big part of your culture; please tell us all about this? 12:22: How can people find out more? www.MyHelsinki.fi  www.HelsinkiPartners.com and @MyHelsinki on INSTA  Twitter  Facebook and @VisitHelsinki on YouTube 13:15 Thank you Aino and thank you for joining us! Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

X8_Ep17 “Latvia, A Wonderfully Baltic Gathering Place at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga ” 0:48: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 0:56: So the World Health Orginization is saying that travel bans are ineffective.. thoughts, Peter? 1:50: Intro and welcome Leon Baum, General Manager at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga 2:20: Most people probably know of Lativa, but why would it be a travel destination? 3:00: Ref: Our interview with Kai Schukowski, GM at Grand Hotel Kempinski, Vilnius 4:06: Latvian innovations: Tiny Minox camera. Levi Strauss' history w/ Jacob Youphes 6:02: Is there a Digital Nomad vibe happening there? 6:37: In addition to the history, is there a new, more edgy, emerging side of the city also? 8:00: Can you still get kind of a deal on a luxury property? 8:42: Tell us a little about the hotel, it's history, location and so on? 10:42: Tell us what we should do if we only have 72 hours to spend? 12:36: What is this “lady in red” I've been reading about? 13:36: How can people find out more?  Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga https://www.kempinski.com/en/riga/grand-hotel-kempinski-riga/ 14:17  Thank you Leon and thank you for joining us. Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

Coach Lee explains what happens in your ex's heart when you use the no contact rule after they broke up with you. An ex can go through several steps that can result in them doubting the breakup and considering trying to get back together with you. The key is to know what they are going through and why because if you interrupt their progression through the steps, you could prevent or delay them coming back to you. Get Coach Lee's Emergency Breakup Kit at https://myexbackcoach.com/emergency-breakup-kit/   VIDEOS MENTIONED:   Should You Use The No Contact Rule On Your Ex? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bJAD9tVS_k   5 Signs Your Ex Is Hurting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8xw7IMBPn8&t=4s   Stages Your Ex Goes Through During No Contact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYEAWNvtaTk   What Is Your Ex Thinking During No Contact? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TCKTPQCuEg&t=82s   Your Ex's Journey Back To You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iooao52p_X8&t=78s SUBSCRIBE To Coach Lee!

X8_Ep16 “Mission To Malta- The Easy Getaway!” 0:43: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and subscribing! 1:46: Intro and welcome Michelle M. Buttigieg of the Malta Tourism Authority 2:20: Where is Malta and how do we get there from here? 3:29: Is the reputation Malta has for scuba diving still accurate? 4:10: What's the ‘above ground' history like; Malta is about 7,000 years old right? 5:34: Ref: Knights of Malta/Valetta 6:19: Was Game of Thrones filmed in Malta also? 7:45: What should food lovers never miss while in Malta? Ref: Taste History Malta 10:41: Which side of the road is driven in Malta? 11:00: What types of hotels are available; any specific recommendations? 13:20: When you're on a quick trip; what's the best way to get around and in-between? 14:26: Would you say that Malta is a year-round destination? 16:08: Why is Malta such an easy choice for a get-a-way? 17:22  Thank you Michelle and thank you for joining us. Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

X8_Ep15 “Exploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the Andaz” 0:43: Welcome back to X8! Happy New Year and thanks so much for joining us! 1:10: What is always in your travel bag? Or in Peter's case the ScottEVest 1:46: Hello & welcome Doris Hecht, General Manager of Andaz Prague!  2:25: So opening a hotel is difficult enough; tell us how you do it in a global pandemic?! 3:38: What were some unexpected issues and problems you've had to resolve? 5:20: Forwards and upwards right?  How have you dealt with this continued Covid-19 and variant uncertainty? 6:32: What's it like being a female GM in such a male dominated industry? 7:48: On Doris' work vs life balance 10:04: We you merge the two as you do, do you find that everything just flows better? 12:17: I understand the hotel is a former palace; how do you balance and maintain it's history with modern/new design language? 15:13: For someone who is coming only for a short visit; what are the “must do” adventures? 17:47: Thank you very much Doris! Hey, we're coming to Prague and hope to be among the first to visit your hotel; good luck with the opening! -How can people find you? Doris Hecht via LinkedIN or simply make a reservation at: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/czech/andaz-prague/prgaz 18:46  Thank you and thank you for joining us. Stay safe & keep traveling!! You can find us on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theexplorateur

No episódio de hoje, conversei com o Carlos Miranda, atualmente CEO da X8 investimentos e ele dividiu um pouco da visão dele sobre negócios conscientes e para qual direção os investidores estão mirando seus negócios. O Carlos além da X8 investimenstos, é mentor da Endeavor Brasil, conselheiro na Anjos Brasil e um maratonista! Acompanha que esta incrível!! Nos segue no instagram: @wslopes, @grupowbioenergy, @x8investimentos, @carlosalbertomiranda

EP280 - Anker Innovations Head of Global Communications Eric Villines Eric Villines is the Global Head of Communications for Anker Innovations. Anker is one of the most successful brands to be started on the Amazon platform. In this broad ranging interview, we discuss the origin story of Anker, their evolution from early Amazon FBA seller to Global Omni-channel brand. Eric covers their incubator, Anker Innovation, and their Amazon FBA consulting service OceanWing. We also discuss his recent book, Get Funded!: The Startup Entrepreneur's Guide to Seriously Successful Fundraising. Episode 280 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Wednesday. November 17th, 2021. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. Transcript Jason: [0:00] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 280 being recorded on Wednesday November 17th 2021 I'm your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I'm here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Scot: [0:15] Hey Jason and welcome back Jason Scott show listeners Jason is a fellow Gadget addict one of our favorite brands that we love from consumer perspective is Anchor and then we also spend a lot of time here on the show talking about anchor because it's a very interesting brand that is one of the few that we call kind of digitally native Amazon born so today on the show we are very excited to welcome Eric villines he is the head of Global Communications at anchor and is based out of Sunny Seattle Eric welcome to the show. Eric: [0:50] Thanks for having me we've also been having about two months of rain so we're living up to our our cliche. Jason: [0:59] That for the last two months that might have sounded bad but being here in Chicago I have a feeling that rain is about to start looking pretty good to me. Eric: [1:07] Yeah means known cold and wind. Jason: [1:09] Exactly all of the above although it's been pretty mild so far. Eric before we jump into all the anchor discussions we always like to get sort of a brief background about our guests and maybe you could tell us what your role is an anchor. Eric: [1:25] Sure so I run Global Communications at anchor Innovations which is essentially a fancy way of saying public relations. Which in time it's sort of corporate Communications you could be crisis Corporate social responsibility and then obviously the most exciting part of what I do which would be product PR dealing with the media on reviews and, I'm getting the word out of on the cool gadgets we. Jason: [1:51] That's awesome so does that mean you have one of everything. Eric: [1:55] I have two of everything. It's a funny story I've worked in consumer electronics for a long time and I remember Steven Yang who hired me personally for the role, I remember I was in China and I said I want to make sure that I've got budget to give everyone on my team, you know one of the products and he giggled and I'm absolutely serious, we all have to you know live it and breathe it and love it and know the good and the bad aspects of all of our products because we're talking with the media all the time so I kind of. I'm kind of insistent that everyone on my team has the products and then the other part is we all we can never run out of battery that's like that's like a major faux pas here, if I ever hear the words even coming out of my own mouth that my phone is almost out of juice that's super bad as a charging company. Jason: [2:45] That does seem off brand I am I have a little bit of a fetish for your products and the thing I've noticed is every time I have a family gathering I get completely cleaned out. Eric: [2:57] Oh yeah there is. Jason: [2:58] So I yeah I didn't realize you were in such a replenishment category but it's ended up being one for me. Eric: [3:04] It's funny because I started out an entertainment before I came into consumer electronics and one of the first things I did here because I'm just using my own family Dynamics as I have three children. And my wife of course is involved in this as well and we steal each other's cables constantly and then we lie to each other, about you know and it's gotten so bad that people take you know colored Sharpies and all sorts of things but we had done a survey, on you know what are some of the most irritating things that happen in the family and this came in like is a top four. People stealing each other's charging components and then lying about it so it's a national issue that we just haven't spent enough time talking about. Jason: [3:48] Yeah we'll have to dedicate a whole nother show to solving that problem one last product related question do you have a favorite anchor products. Eric: [3:57] Well gosh I so we have these new cables that you said fetish I don't want to take it too far but it's. It's the material that's made out of is reminds me of certain things and that Dominion but it's a super soft latex like, cable that seems to never because of the material it seems to never not up. And that's one of my favorite things and they come in all these super cool colors and that's really new for us we've always offered two colors a beautiful white and the Beautiful Black Version, and so this year we started getting into more colors and that's been really exciting because that's a really easy way to distinguish your product from say your son's because you can have different colors but the material it's really nice I keep them in my bag I've got him for all my products. Those are really cool we launched a new line of Mag go products which we have a desk version which allows you to, put your phone against and it'll you know magnetically charged it but the battery is removable so you can actually bring it with you, so it serves two purposes and I keep that like in the kitchen so when I'm cooking and I have my recipes but then I can grab it and go. So those are really cool but I mean man we launch new products every day so you ask me next week I'm going to tell you something completely different. Scot: [5:23] Yeah this is an unsolicited but my favorite is there's a little Hub you guys have for the Macbook so I can just plug in one USB C and I've got this thing I'm looking at it now it looks like a mutated octopus with with 800 things, poking out of it that I no longer have to plug into my MacBook so you're you're saving me a lot of ports which I really appreciate. Eric: [5:40] Yeah as they move to usb-c only but you still had a myriad of other things you needed to connect to it. Scot: [5:47] Yeah well now the magsafe is a now they're back yeah they decided they're giving you guys too much Martin said so now they now they have like they're like oh man when you need to add more stuff you know. Eric: [5:57] Well I've talked to a lot of pro users and they're really excited to see the HDMI cable come back it's just a you know it's a strong connection that cables is still different. And sometimes it's a huge hassle putting a hub attached to the computer and then attaching your HDMI cable and everything else to it. Scot: [6:16] Yeah absolutely especially when you're traveling and you're popping into someone else's conference room you'd never have that one little cable, so we obviously we talked a lot about anchor on the show and we can just kind of stopped fan blowing on the on the user side would love to hear kind of your view of the founding story of anchor, you know we kind of classify it as you heard is this kind of like Amazon born would love to know how you guys tell that story. Eric: [6:43] Yeah I mean it's you know I had relatives that move during the Dust Bowl and move to Pasadena and built. You know a chain of gas stations and it's this true Americana story but he what's interesting is I think Steven Yang story is very similar it is that that's story of an idea and perseverance and building and Global brand that. People have in their purses and backpacks even if they don't know it's anchor there's a strong probability that it is and that's that's one is exciting the others a branding dilemma. But Stephen was a senior engineer in California at Google and he had he was trying to find a new battery for his Toshiba laptop. [7:32] And as he was looking online including Amazon and the Toshiba websites he realized he had sort of two choices you either going to buy the one from Toshiba that was super expensive, for take a chance, on all of these other versions white-label versions and unknown brands on Amazon and and purchase one from their sort of buyer beware. And he kind of had a light bulb moment and thought you know this is this is ridiculous like who are the people that are putting these online how they've been tested how can I know that, what I'm buying is going to work with my laptop and you know give me a year of battery life. Long story short he moved back to China with his wife who was then his fiance he took a small loan from his mom. And he started anchor and in the beginning what Stephen did was go around to different factories and and Developers, and with his engineers and they went and tested all these batteries so in the beginning it was a white label play was him finding and filtering through. [8:38] I'll just say it a lot of garbage and trying to find the absolute best, alternatives to all of these laptop batteries and they started selling those through Amazon and that was the first point was the easiest place for them and selling specifically and exclusively to the United States. A year later it was a massive success beyond anything that he had ever imagined, and the next logical step was to take that concept and move it into mobility and start looking at mobile phones and chargers and portable batteries and all these things that were at the time, really starting to come out but the big difference when he went into Mobility is the idea was we need to get as fast out of, the white labeling as we can because we have some ideas that even these these smaller factories and people that were producing, can are doing that we can find ways to make it better, so that sort of unearth the world of you know contract manufacturing where they're Engineers were developing and designing, you know the specifics and then Contracting manufacturers to develop those products and the rest as they say is history. Ironically today we are celebrating our 10-year anniversary actually last month. [9:58] And that's a pretty big deal so we went from a guy and his wife. And a little mama money from his mom to a you know a multibillion-dollar company. With multiple Brands and over 3,000 employees all around the world. So in addition to charging which is still a huge huge part of our, DNA we've developed a number of Brands subsequently over the last three to four years everything from robotic vacuums and future robotic products, to home security high-end true wireless headsets. Smart Home Entertainment pet products baby socks I mean like you know smart baby socks I mean just like the whole gamut. [10:45] And the sort of the common line through all of this is that Steven and his team are constantly looking for areas within an emerging or establish consumer electronics area where they can bring value. And you know usually we might come in and the play might be okay we're going to come up with a really great product that's going to be, a little lower cost and that gets our foothold and then the the long-term strategy is then to LeapFrog over the competitors with something truly innovative. And this is kind of a phenomenon that's worked really really well. For Stephen and his engineers and the marketing teams and all of our sales people around the world. Scot: [11:28] Did he have an industrial design background hurry just had the pain and kind of cheeses and created the company from there. Eric: [11:37] Well he's a Hitman he's a True Blood engineer so I mean he's he's right at that right at the hardware level and into coding and all of that so the industrial design. Was not his core competency so bringing in people that that could fill in, those areas and ultimately well they say 10 years later we brought color right but of course then we had great devices that worked really well but we're but when we look at industrial design, I would say that you know that's what's going to propel us over the next 10 years with with the Thinker charging. Scot: [12:14] Yeah it's been the you know I really like kind of the functional but still kind of modern kind of vibe you guys have with your products it's really nice is he still with the company is you still still involved. Eric: [12:27] Yeah yeah I mean I talked to him regularly he is very approachable. It's interesting because he shares his office with two other people at the company and it's kind of this kitchen table set up he doesn't have a private office, because there's so much collaboration and you look around the company we're all like that even though I'm in Seattle, and in my office I do the same thing with my team we just take some long tables and we connect them up and everyone just sits on them because it's like jazz we're just constantly. You know coming up with ideas and talking and it's just more efficient. Jason: [13:06] I do want a Lobby by the way I feel like you have some cool colors now you have like a like a lavender and a mint but what you really need is like a retailgeek blue I think would be. Eric: [13:18] Retailgeek blue yeah. Jason: [13:20] Yeah I could send you the PMS colors at that. Eric: [13:22] Okay yeah send me the Pantone colors yeah the, yeah I mean we I would think the colors are sort of muted so they're they're a joke they don't offend anyone so they're not they're not super striking their kind of muted across the color spectrum but so far they've been. They've been received really really well there's there's an old joke and consumer electronics that people are always screaming for color. And then when you look at the sales and you find it's the white and black that sell the most. So it's like you need to have the color but in the end most people end up choosing the the kind of safer black and white. Jason: [14:05] Yeah now I actually I'll be honest the style of the colors fine and actually think they are attractive kind of pastel colors but the it's just nice to have a diversity because I actually have a system like I have one color for my USBC cables. Eric: [14:19] Mmm. Jason: [14:20] One color for my lightning cables so that I can you know quickly distinguish them in my back. Eric: [14:24] You're not messing around man. Jason: [14:27] I have a little I have a problem. So I it's funny in the early days of these kind of digitally native direct to Consumer Brands there used to be this religious battle there were companies that were like. And the path to the customer through Amazon we're going to sell this stuff on Amazon and I would characterize anchor as the poster child for the most successful brand that was born. By primarily making themselves available on Amazon and selling through Amazon's traffic. But for every company like that there was another company that's like that's crazy Amazon is going to steal your customer and knock you off and they're all these you know potential, downfalls to Amazon and you know we should own the customer ourselves and we should have our own website and so increasingly that became the Shopify contingency and so it used to be, you know a company was either an Amazon company or a Shopify company. And more recently I feel like the increasingly the answer is not or it's and that. You know the consumers on Amazon so you need to be on Amazon but you also do have consumers that want to buy direct and you should have your own website and. My proof point for that is I want to say in the last year or so anchor has launched its own Shopify site so I now can shop anchor on Amazon but also on your own direct website is that like. [15:54] Like you got did you guys have debates and conversations about that and was that a very overt decision or is it just something where you just swept up a Shopify side at some point and you really still think of yourself as an Amazon only company. Eric: [16:07] Well there's a lot to unpack I'm going to I'm going to try to I'm going to try to find the question in that statement, the first of all we started definitely start on Amazon and one of the things I would argue about Amazon is that it is direct, so whether you're selling on your website you know or you're selling on Amazon you're ultimately. [16:29] Selling direct through the Amazon platform and you're engaging with your customers and your you know you're dealing with customer service and all the things you would normally do so I think Amazon has been a great partner and it is it continues to be definitely a big part of our DNA. But as we evolved into different regions around the world you know that there are different channels, that in our sort of different stages of development but the omni-channel approach meaning, you know in our case Amazon which is always a big part of us our own website which is great for Branding and direct connection and through our Retail Partners because in the United States were sold everywhere we're sold at you know Best Buy Walmart Target, Etc you can go to medium art overseas, so we don't see ourselves as just a single Channel we definitely are see ourselves is an omni-channel but I think you know Amazon is provide us an incredible platform to launch on, the ability the ability I think for a person that has a great product looking to sell something and any part of the world where Amazon is is so convenient and so easy. [17:41] And you know the financial Commitment if you're just starting out and you're Distributing your products the platform has evolved its improved. And it's ultimately pretty easy to get going on the platform without you know a tremendous amount of financial backing. Jason: [18:02] Yep and it is interesting because you have you know been a heavy practitioner on the platform from the early days in it does feel like it's evolved a lot. From your guys's perspective do you still feel like there's a. Competitive advantage in knowing the platform better than other sellers like it feels like there's a lot of levers to pull now and I mean you know different companies with different levels of sophistication in their Amazon presents. Why does everybody learning all the best practices now and they're sort of parody or do you feel like you guys can still kind of win more than your fair share of eyeballs on Amazon. Eric: [18:38] I mean we we've been doing this for you know for 10 years now and so they're the they're the tools and there's the Instinct and then there's the the lessons learned from the billions of mistakes that we've made, along the way and I don't know those things are those things are harder to I think grass for people that are just coming into the space so I think we absolutely have an advantage, but you know I mean I think it's not magic it takes a lot of work and a lot of patience, and a lot of observation, you know if you're putting a listing on Amazon and you're putting that listing in Italy or France or the UK or whatever, you know simply Translating that listing into the local language is just the bare minimum I mean you're dealing with customer service and being able to communicate. With customers being able to deliver products on time being able to answer their questions be able to take returns and then that's you know even before you've really thought about marketing because there are. [19:44] Something like nine million sellers on Amazon right now and that is a huge ocean, just filled and filled with Fish And you are you're battling against the the those eyeballs every day. Organic search or even direct search you're going to you know if you go up and look for toothpaste I mean you know, in the search engine you're going to see a myriad of players in there including you know ones that are common Brands to others that seem interesting and what's going to draw the eyeball away from the common brand that everyone knows too, the new brand what's going to make the consumer just try and reach out a discover you and take that extra effort so everyone going on to any platform, that may deal with a bunch of Brands is dealing with you know millions of competitors and it stopped. [20:39] I think getting set up on the platform and getting started is easy but that's that's you know that's step one, but then you got to get people seeing your listings and you got to get people reading your listings and you got to get people putting stuff in their shopping cart and clicking the shopping cart and, fulfilling and then you know being there at the end of that process to give them great customer service in every language, where you're selling that product because if you can't do that and that last part is critical, you're going to get bad reviews and people don't buy products with two and sometimes even three star ratings when you're dealing with you know consumer electronics they're looking for four and five. So you could have the greatest product in the world but you could have a lot of mad consumers out there where you haven't done right by them and they're not going to give you some great star ratings and you can pretty much. You know kiss your Prosperity goodbye. Jason: [21:33] Yeah I sometimes describe it as a. A darwinian meritocracy that like you know if you think about old school if you sell a product to Walmart and they give you shelf space and you screw up and run out of stock, you lose all the sales while you're out of stock but the day you restock your back on the Shelf your kind of entitled to that that shelf position. The duration of a program but you have to earn that visibility in the front of the Amazon shelf what every minute through a wide variety of best practices and if you screw up, you fall off that shelf and when you get back in stock you don't get your spot back you got to climb back up the hill. Eric: [22:10] Yeah yeah I mean especially now in today's climate there's a lot of. Material shortages and other things and that's been you know super painful for four people across every, line of business not just consumer electronics and that very same thing you know you're working hard to develop customer base and then, you don't have the materials to produce the products or the factories that you're working with and then you can't fulfill you been all this great marketing you brought everyone to your front door and then, grab we don't have any products, and that's it's painful to see for especially you know entrepreneurs and people new to the game because they have brilliant ideas and great products and. You know they've done an amazing job building word-of-mouth and it's super sad to see that fail at that last step. Jason: [23:03] For sure that actually is a great segue we're recording this in mid-november double 11 day just happened Black Friday is next week. As we sit here I think there's something like ninety one container ships off the coast of Long Beach either a bunch of cool new anchor products like trapped in those boats what's holiday looking like for you are you guys well well stocked and well positioned. Eric: [23:30] I think we are with some things and we could be better and other things I mean again we have the advantage of having a lot of skus so we I would say it's easier for us, to adapt, then than others and you know I can say from my perspective if I go out on a media to and September and I show a lot of really cool gadgets. And then we reach the end of October and I'm like well crap so that isn't coming we're going to we're going to delay that because of something it is what it is what we're used to it. But we have so many skus that you know we were Prime day or Black Friday or Cyber Monday or just basic Christmas shopping or Hanukkah shopping we've got something, so we can adapt it will get past it. Jason: [24:23] Yeah speaking of which I given that you're in the consumer at Rackspace is CES ordinarily a big part of your marketing mix. Eric: [24:32] I would say it is I think in the new world order it isn't as important for us. But we you know we've done Big Boost and we've done stuff and you know our sales teams of gone out there I think it's wait and see. This January we've done some some interviews with with media and I think we found that maybe forty percent of those that normally attend are coming, the rest are waiting and seeing we didn't do a booth this year I've also heard from our sales team that their counterparts at some of the retailers may not be coming in January as well. So I don't know is it going to be like a bad prom or nobody dances. I think we're going to have to wait and see I think maybe for many it's going to be a real last minute decision. Jason: [25:25] Yeah it's interesting I've attended like 28 CES has and I'm not going and, talking which I used to catch a flu at CES every single year so it's the I'm not care. I think Tom Clancy wrote a book where like the terrorist likes bedspread the biological Weapon by disseminating it at CES just for. Eric: [25:47] Perfect yeah I think it's you know I think people I think you have to have a vaccination card this time around to get in I think that's what I've heard but yeah I mean from point A to Z you know your. There's a lot of airplanes. Jason: [26:02] I'm kind of curious I think less people are going to but then the magic question is. Does that kind of will they discover that the world didn't end when they didn't go and put your point like does that accelerate the changing World Order and CES becomes less important or you know is this just going to be a down year and next year they'll be back to normal I think, that's going to be interesting to watch. Eric: [26:22] Yeah I mean there's CS is just the beginning you've got Mobile World Congress you've got aoife you've got you know as we move into next year and all of them are going to have to be making those tough decisions. And then I think that the repercussions of companies that didn't go in the world didn't sink either going to be wondering you know what are these what's the value of these trade shows. To us as a business you know I think for us they're valuable you know on the one end of the communication Spectrum it's super beneficial to scale our pitching by having an enormous number of people from all around the world in ones. But it's also very noisy so you know you're competing with a lot of large names. And we've always been very Scrappy so we tend to do a lot of are moving and communication before CES. And after CES or even entirely outside of the you know the wake of any of these trade shows. So and that's that's generally how we've been successful. Scot: [27:27] Brickell any other interesting holiday Trends or anything you guys noticed as we've kind of gone through covid and or kind of hopefully coming out the back side. Eric: [27:37] Yeah I mean I you know not to sound boring but charging is always a big thing during the holidays people bought their new iPhones people are buying new MacBooks people are buying peripherals. And you know around that time usually you know a couple of weeks later when they lost their cables already or you know they realize they won't one for travel and they wanted to stay home and they want one in their home office and they want one in the kitchen, so it's always a good time for us in that category, so charging definitely the other big part of our business right now is audio so our sound Core Audio brand, we develop a super popular line of true wireless headphones the Liberty series, and one of the things that makes it unique is we work with a bunch of grammy award-winning Engineers to help us tune them, so they would come out of the box sounding like the mix that the engineers originally in planned versus over based or over traveled, that's been really really popular for us all around the world I mean as far as India hugely popular in the United States the UK Germany, Emerging Markets that's a big thing and then I'd say home security that's been a big a big Boon for us we launched our home security brand yuffie about three years ago. [28:59] And you know we're developing a lot of unique products in that space that separate us from the rest for one we don't we don't use the cloud when you buy the product at your. [29:12] All of the footage is captured on a secure SD card that's integrated either into the base station or the independent products that you put outside the house. Which is really cool and we have millions of users around the world right now, using that product because they see it not only is protecting your security but also their privacy. [29:32] You'll see a lot of people do personal gifts to themselves during the holiday so a lot of those those big, tend to be you know people in a house saying hey how about we get this for ourselves for Christmas, and and we recently launched a super-smart robotic vacuum called the X8 it's are you fee robotic vacuum. That's super smart so instead of bumping into walls and trying to figure things out at uses both Visual and Laser mapping. And will actually draw up a map of your house that you can look at on your phone, and see it's how it's found the most ingenious way of cleaning around chairs and couches and other things and making sure that it can do everything and then you can create zones, I didn't say well I just want to let stay away from the baby room because the baby's sleeping but you can clean this Zone and that zone and this Zone. That's been really popular and we had been doing kind of lower in robotic vacuums until that point. Entry level and this was one of our first push and super-premium summarize forleo some but that LeapFrog, so in the beginning we might find Our Place coming in as as a lower-cost alternative that still is super quality, and then with the X8 we're doing the LeapFrog moment and trying to jump past the competition with the technology. Scot: [30:59] Frankel, so one of the things we want to do is Pivot you guys have some other innovations that are not gadgets or charging or anything like that, you guys launched a new division that both Jason and I were excited to learn more about called ocean wing. My guess was it was drones but I think that's wrong tell you tell us more about what ocean when you. Eric: [31:24] Yeah so I say first with the title but when I first started working with anchor Innovations in the United States over four years now, I was actually working for ocean Lee that was our that was how we presented our Corporation, and the the story is that it was ocean Wing to essentially take our technology and fly across the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean and bring it to the United States. So when the idea came up of developing a Consulting business, under anchor Innovations the ocean Wing name came up again and simple it's actually makes a hell of a lot more sense for this than it may have Hazard LLC in the United States when we were bringing anchored to the United States. [32:14] But long story short we established in 2019 so we've been around awhile we have about 200 employees around the world. And the long and the short of it is that we're trying to take the the decade of experience that we've developed. Again with all those mistakes along the way to become you know the 7 billion dollar, consumer electronics company and give people an option to improve their business lines, so that's from the beginning to the end of the process and what we're looking for is companies that have already gone in and let's just say made their first 10 million, and they've hit a wall. [32:55] Because they haven't been able to expand the business or scale either through supply chain issues through fulfillment customer service maybe the advertising has become, complicated and convoluted because they've developed so many skus there's just so many problems that when someone reaches a certain point and they want to get to that next 10 or 20 million dollars when they're doing business, it's a different skill set, you know what they've done is worked it to a certain point and they is try as they might they can't get past that threshold and that's where we come in, so we're developing essential overall Amazon selling and operations processes that could be digital marketing marketing insights, advertising management helping them develop their Brand store and their product pages to customer service and relationship management which I mentioned earlier is. Reticle to get those star ratings in a good place through good authentic communication with your customers in a great experience with the products. [33:59] Obviously e-commerce and all the financial systems, and then what we're dealing with a lot these days is supply chain and Logistics management so you get yourself to a certain point and there's a lot of people that are coming to us and that is the area, where they're really hurting the most and they need help they need help developing new contacts new supply chain partners, for how do I deal with the issue if you're dealing with something that might spoil like we're dealing with a company that, deals in collagen and when something spits on one of those tankers out in the middle of the ocean for too long when it arrives in the warehouse, it's past its fresh state so you've just lost all that inventory so each client is unique, but with this kind of broad scope of things that we can help them with and we can help audit the business and hopefully help them transcend whatever's keeping them from moving to that next 10 and 20 and 30 million dollars. Jason: [34:59] Very interesting so going back to our earlier conversation this is sort of a way for other young young Brands to leverage all the expertise and skills you guys have have built-in staying on top of this ecosystem. Eric: [35:14] Exactly it's an opportunity for us to take what we've learned and apply it to that young brand I couldn't have said it better myself. Jason: [35:22] Yeah and it at this point is ocean Wing primarily focused with Amazon distribution or would they also leverage all the other distribution channels that you guys have expanded into. Eric: [35:36] Yeah I mean I think I think our sweet spot is definitely FBA so specifically Amazon. That is not to say that we can't help them with other things like supply chain and Logistics but for us, it's a recipe and you know where we've had our success with the clients have come in or people that have been focused on Amazon and then we can kind of look at what they're doing and we can evolve the recipe a little bit, and and get it all the ingredients in place and help them be successful because they all work together, so but I would say Amazon is definitely our primary focus right now at least dealing with businesses that are on Amazon that isn't to say that these businesses are you solely focused Amazon because they're not but Amazon is a key Channel especially if they're going globally and that's where we come in. Jason: [36:31] Got it and obviously over the last year there's kind of been a lot of Buzz around these I'll call them FB a roll ups where you know these, these companies have raised a bunch of money and they go out and acquire Brands and aggregate them and try to help them with their Amazon presents and we you know we've followed thrash Co and perch and, and all of those is, is this kind of your version of that do you see your value prop being different than those other companies or is it just that you have. Sort of more experience and and product scale than some of these companies. Eric: [37:05] How to say this without sounding like it like it's not a jerk but the again we this is what we do, this is how we built our business so we can take. The lessons learned the hard ones too and we can apply it to our clients and I think that alone is super unique that we're a company that's already done this and you know in spades, and now we can apply those learnings to irregular company the other part of it is that most consultancies are focused on Consulting, and but we're a consultant that actually you know rolls up our sleeves and gets into the nitty-gritty of the business and helps and and and that's really depending on the level of the contract or the engagement but you're not only dealing company that can come in and, say some pretty words and show you a powerpoint of what you should be doing, but you know we've already done it and we can roll up our sleeves and get deep in there with you and help you do it or do it. And then that last part in terms of supply chain and and Logistics and you know dealing with manufacturers around the world or suppliers and stuff I think that's a definitely a secret sauce because of our relationships. In China and around the world that we can bring to bear that others can't. Scot: [38:23] So I'd be remiss as the entrepreneur on the show if I noticed in your bio on LinkedIn you have written a book and it's very much in my wheelhouse it's called get funded the startup entrepreneurs guide to seriously successful fundraising I wish I'd had this 20 years ago but I'm glad it exists now tell us tell us about this book and how it came to be. Eric: [38:46] Well my writing partner John Biggs is a little bit of a media icon we've known each other for I think I took them on a media tour maybe 12 13 years ago and. [38:58] We just became very good friends and our families have subsequently traveled the world with each other and we just kind of dig each other and we both have the same kind of sense of humor and sensibilities. [39:10] A couple of years ago he reached out to me that he had been approached by McGraw-Hill to write this book, and thought that I could help provide sort of the second part of the book so the book is broken out into two parts one is is about financing but written in such a way that whether you're trying to develop a taco truck, or you know a retail store or something else what are the different options out there from let's say SBA Loans to even using cryptocurrency, 22 you know set up fundraising all the way down to the meetings and how you value the company how do you pitch people, how do you put presentations together, so very very very this is not this is for the person that was really starting out with very limited knowledge, on the fundraising process and how do you present yourself at the end of the day so John really focus more on the fundraising side and I focus more on the presentation skills, how to pitch how to talk how to prepare how to answer questions the technical aspects of doing a presentation when everything goes wrong. Obviously if I could if I could rewrite a whole section on this now since the book was published last year in September I probably be a whole section on how to pitch during covid because that was. [40:35] That was definitely not it was not a reality when we were writing the book but it was definitely a reality by the time the book was published and I hope and we've heard, the people the industry has adapted that investors and seed funders and people are hard at work and investing but, for the person that might not have the background in this I still think the book for evaluating your company, getting all your ducks in a row building your presentations and how to pitch is still very valuable. Scot: [41:12] Very cool yet this kind of books I think they're kind of Evergreen and it's kind of a little snowball kind of effort so be patient it'll it'll catch up. Jason: [41:22] I am curious it does feel like there's a little bit of a disruption in the fundraising World why you know there for a long time there's this kind of traditional VC path, and obviously there's still a lot of money that flows through that path but I feel like the the role of Angel Investors and sort of other untraditional fundraising. Is becoming more common than it used to be like you guys try to cover that those kind of approaches in the book as well or is it mostly focused on on moving through Sandhill Road. Eric: [41:52] Well it's we wanted it in some ways to be the antithesis of Silicon Valley so for those people that are going down that road you know inevitably they're going to partner up. Let's say at the app generation. They're going to partner up and kind of go down that road our book really tries to focus everything from the pros and cons of using your own credit card friends and family, crowdfunding as I said SBA Loans if you're a minority or women owned business looking at options they're looking at. Prices and options like through FedEx has a great program for entrepreneurs and trying to cover the whole gamut, so we could make fundraising more reasonable and open to the entrepreneur is opposed to. Yeah the tech bro going to Silicon Valley and looking for for someone's bill. Scot: [42:45] Awesome I had one follow-up on Ocean we just took kind of clarify it for listeners you guys are your kind of more in the agency side of things you're not going out there and finding, new brands that are also born on Amazon and acquiring of in kind of rolling them up like the thrashes of the world is do I have that right. Eric: [43:04] We're talking about anchor Innovations right. Scot: [43:07] Yeah the ocean Wing synchronization set. Eric: [43:12] Well on the ocean on the ocean Wing side it's definitely consultative but I mean those things are going to evolve as the business comes in and I don't know if you mean like Financial stakes and the business and stuff but. I mean who knows right if if something came along that looked amazing and a great partnership I'm sure we would consider that. On the anchor Innovation side I think you'll be seeing and you know in the future probably incubator initiatives and things like that, it would be to me it would be a personally exciting to get involved in as seeking out and finding you know exciting. Developers all around the world we tend to be very myopic here and look at the United States as being, where everything's happening and I'd say you know maybe from apps and things like that might be true but when you're looking at Innovation and medicine or innovation and Robotics or innovation and Farm Technology or whatever, you really have to look outside and around the world and you're going to find that Innovation and really unique an unassuming places. So is is if we do get into more ink you know becoming more of a global incubator, I would imagine in our direction would be all over the place and looking in places like India and Africa and you know wherever cool things are being developed. Scot: [44:34] Cool so no almost boundless growth opportunities for you guys it sounds like an exciting time. Jason: [44:44] Well this is certainly going to be a exciting and different holiday season and this is going to be a great place to leave this conversation because it is happen again we've Perfectly Used up our allotted time, But Eric we really appreciate your time and enjoyed hearing about anchoring some of the exciting new initiatives there. Eric: [45:05] Thanks God and thanks Jason. Scot: [45:07] Yeah if anyone wanted to follow you or you are you big on Tick-Tock or I said it's usually or Twitter or LinkedIn or you publish their and then where should they go for some good the latest Anchor Information. Eric: [45:22] Someone can connect with me on LinkedIn my focus to be quite Frank with you as I'm So Married to my work as I tend to focus my communication through work as opposed to myself. I think it's one of those things when you work in Communications you got to be careful about what use you say. So mostly I'm just talking about my company in the things that we do. Jason: [45:49] Awesome well we will put a link to your LinkedIn profile in there and certainly some links to Anchor and until next time happy commercing!

Ready to be inspired? Jade Darmawangsa is a social entrepreneur and current CEO at X8 media, an influencer marketing agency that works with tech platforms and civic movements. She also founded an incubator program CRE8, an organization that helps creators build long term businesses through blockchain and cryptocurrency. With over 750k+ fans and followers, her personal brand focuses on social media growth and motivation. Her content exceeds 20 Million views via YouTube, TikTok and Instagram ----------

Putting a cap on the Bear Series I go solo on the podcast, the same way I hunt! In this episode I touch on how I approach purchasing new equipment and gear, get into the ups and downs of self-learned lessons of archery and bow hunting and I share a handful of bear and deer encounters that took place over a 3 weekends of the 2020 archery season.   Check out some of pics of the skull, and a quick video of the bear before I nocked an arrow, at www.instagram.com/huntingainteasy  Are you ready to hunt bears?? They're plentiful in CA, and the meat is fantastic if you take care of it after harvest - go for it!!  Learn more about bear zones & seasons in CA online @ https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Bear  Archery bear season in all bear zones opens August 21, 2021, and runs through September 12, 2021. General bear season opens concurrently with general deer season in the A, B, C, D, X8, X9A, X9B, X10 and X12 deer hunting zones and extends through December 26, 2021. For zones X1 through X7b, the general bear season begins October 9, 2021, and extends through December 26, 2021. General bear season closes on December 26, 2021, or earlier, if the Department determines that 1,700 bears have been reported taken. This includes bears harvested during the archery season.   California hunting, deer hunting, bear hunting, black bear, mule deer, blacktail deer, blackbear, backcountry hunting, habitat management, backpack hunting, bow hunting, archery. 

X8.club - game bài đổi thưởng an toàn, uy tín, hấp dẫn hàng đầu X8 club được biết đến như một siêu cổng game bài đổi thưởng chuẩn Las Vegas. Điều gì làm nên thương hiệu và sức hút của cổng game này? Đây có phải là một cổng game đáng để thử sức? Cùng chúng tôi tìm hiểu về X8.club qua bài viết dưới đây. Tổng quan về X8.club- game bài đổi thưởng tiền thật hot nhất hiện nay Las Vegas được biết đến như “kinh đô” của giới cờ bạc tại Mỹ. Sòng bạc này không chỉ nổi thiết bởi những chiếu bạc ăn tiền cực lớn. Nó còn thu hút giới sành sỏi bởi thiết kế ấn tượng và quy mô hoành tráng. Tất cả những điều này, người chơi sẽ được trải nghiệm tại X8.club. Là một cổng game có nhà phát hành thuộc top đầu châu Á, nhà cái này được đầu tư bài bản toàn diện và trở thành cổng game đông đảo, thu hút hàng triệu người tham gia chỉ trong thời gian ngắn X8.club mang đến một siêu đồ họa đẹp mắt cùng những hình ảnh 3D sống động như thật. Người chơi như đứng giữa sức nóng hừng hực của một sòng bài Las Vegas thực tế. Giao diện không quá phô trương nhưng mãn nhãn. Các tựa game được bố trí trải đều, bắt mắt, dễ chọn lựa. Hơn nữa, X8.club còn mang đến nhiều khác biệt so với các cổng game khác trên thị trường hiện nay: – Chất lượng sản phẩm ổn định. Game chạy mượt trên các nền tảng từ PC cho đến di động, tốc độ đường truyền luôn ở mức đỉnh cao. – Phương thức nạp tiền đa dạng, linh hoạt. Mọi giao dịch đều được thực hiện trực tiếp với NPH, không qua bất kỳ trung gian nào, đảm bảo bảo mật và an toàn tuyệt đối. – Tỷ lệ quy đổi tiền thật- ảo là 1:1, không mất phí. – Hỗ trợ tư vấn khách hàng nhanh chóng, liên tục 24/7 qua 4 kênh chất lượng nhất hiện nay: facebook, live chat, hotline, Viber – Hỗ trợ phần mềm chống gian lận, giúp đảm bảo tính minh bạch trong tất cả các game trực tuyến. Giúp người chơi an tâm bảo vệ tài khoản cũng như quyền lợi của mình. Sân chơi rộng lớn, đa dạng với hàng loạt tựa game từ kinh điển đến hiện đại Sản phẩm giải trí của X8.club tập trung phần lớn vào các game bài casino. Các trò chơi cũng áp dụng theo phong cách này. Chính vì vậy, khi chơi game bài đổi thưởng tại X8.club, người chơi như trải nghiệm tại một sòng bài quốc tế. Thế giới game bài của X8.club phong phú từ các sân chơi châu lục, quốc tế, cho đến các mô hình game bài dân gian. Mọi sở thích và nhu cầu của người chơi đều được đáp ứng: – Game bài đổi thưởng ăn tiền thật: Tiến Lên Đếm Lá, Tiến Lên Miền Nam, Poker, Mậu Binh, Liêng, Cào Rùa, Phỏm, Sâm, Xì Dách. – Game quay số trúng thưởng: Số Xổ, Lô Đề, Tài Xỉu, Bắn Cá, Xóc Đĩa, Keno, Number One. – Game slot đổi thưởng nổ hũ hàng ngày: Đường Đến Qatar, Mỹ Nhân, Ăn Khế Trả Vàng, Sơn Tinh Thủy Tinh, Thần Tài, Football. Với kho giải trí đa dạng như thế, người chơi sẽ không bao giờ thấy nhàm chán khi đến với cổng game này. Hệ thống vận hành với số tiền khủng, số tiền luân chuyển ở mỗi tựa game rất lớn trong bất kỳ thời điểm nào trong ngày. Vì vậy, đây không chỉ là một sân chơi giải trí, người chơi còn có nhiều cơ hội kiếm tiền với tài năng và may mắn của mình.

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Kicking off the Bear series I sit down with Jonathan Fusaro. He's a wildlife biologist, hunter and former researcher for the California Dept of Fish & Wildlife.  Jonathan's focus of study has been the Eastern Sierra Nevada region (Mono County and nearby zones including X8, X9a/b, X10 and X12.  We discuss some of his published work as well as some bear population surveys in CA which have not yet been published, then get into the habits and habitat and population estimates for these "east side" bears. Jonathan describes how he would approach hunting the high alpine zone just east of Yosemite in X12 as well as where he would look for bears feeding on pinon nuts in the late season.  The bear hunt opportunity in the eastern Sierra zone is incredible, with healthy and growing populations and relatively low hunter pressure or harvest. If you're seeking a wild and scenic bear hunt in some of the most spectacular mountain or high desert habitat consider a trip to this area.     California hunting, deer hunting, bear hunting, black bear, mule deer, blacktail deer, blackbear, backcountry hunting, habitat management, backpack hunting, bow hunting, archery, conservation, wildlife management  

What is it like to reach over 750k followers on social media? What does it mean to use your platform for good? In this episode of the Conversationalist podcast, TC Founder and CEO Sophie Beren sits down with Jade Darmawangsa, a social entrepreneur, speaker, influencer, and TikTok star. Jade got started in the e-commerce space at only ten years old and is now using her platform to share her wisdom with others. She shares advice on navigating imposter syndrome, the value of being an “imperfect” advocate, and how to get started on your journey toward using your voice for good. Jade is the CEO at X8 media, an influencer marketing agency that works with tech platforms and civic movements. She also founded an incubator program, CRE8, an organization that helps Gen Z creators build long-term businesses through blockchain and cryptocurrency. Here at The Conversationalist, we’re on a mission to amplify 1,000,000 Gen Z'ers voices and unify the world, one conversation at a time. On each episode of The Conversationalist Podcast, The Conversationalist Founder and CEO Sophie Beren interviews activists, entrepreneurs, and game-changers from the TC community as well as experts and thought leaders who are at the forefront of social change. Each conversation invites guests to share their story, their perspectives, and the obstacles they’ve overcome to get to where they are today. Sophie is here to help break open your echo chamber so that you can unify your world. Now, we want to hear from you! How are you using your voice for good? Join The Conversationalist Community on the Geneva app. You’ll be able to make new friends, find new opportunities, and have 24/7 conversations about anything under the sun that matters to YOU! Come and introduce yourself, break the ice, share your hot takes, and so much more. Want to be chosen as our featured hot take on our next podcast? Make sure you’re in our community and sharing your thoughts in our hot takes room. Follow The Conversationalist on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to stay up to date on all things Gen Z. Let’s unify the world together! Listen to The Conversationalist Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, and more. View the episode transcription here. For a full recap of our podcasts and to access more info on our guests, check out our blog. We’ll see you next week.

No episódio de hoje, Marcelo, Hildo, Mandrake e Marcel recebem Renan Chinen para um bate papo à ferro e fogo; vamos falar da saga Mega Man X! Desde o primeiro até o X8, como foi a evolução da saga do Maverick Hunter, a sua história, os maiores vilões e, claro, muita música! Então acomodo-se no sofá, coloque seu melhor fone de ouvido e venha se divertir com esse cast que é puro aço! Análise do Mega Man 11 (Switch) Guia do jogador para Mega Man 11 (Switch) Deixe seu comentário para aparecer no próximo episódio! Ouça o N-BlastCast no Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts ou assine nosso feed! Seja notificado por e-mail sobre novos episódios clicando aqui. Também estamos nas redes sociais! Twitter: @nintendoblast / Instagram: @nintendoblast Podcast editado por: Marcelo Delgado Arte: Gabriel Hildebrando

Di bahagian terakhir bersama "Jeff", Amboi Susan Mariam dan Ya Alif Mirzan, dengarkan apakah langkah langkah yang boleh diambil oleh "Jeff" selain daripada memulangkan rumah kepada pihak HDB.  Adakah "Jeff" akan mengemukakan kes saman kepada "Titi"? Dengarkan episode eksklusif ini di Manap & Mawi. This episode was brought to you in collaboration with Seven Wonders Lasagna.  With two delicious flavours to choose from (Classic Beef Lasagna or Roasted Chicken with Special Cream Sauce Lasagna), enjoy these rich and flavourfull lasagna made with 3 types of cheese and not forgetting, with lots of love.   For just $30 (8"X8"), call +65 90262849 or go to their FB (Seven Wonders Lasagna) or IG (@sev.wonders) to get yours today!!! #sevenwonderslasagna

Kami telah menjemput pasangan ejen hartanah Amboi Susan Mariam dan Ya Alif 24/7 untuk memberikan nasihat mereka kepada "Jeff" mengenai masalah rumah yang harus dikembalikan kepada HDB setelah majlis pernikahan beliau dibatalkan 7 hari sebelum is sepatutnya dilangsungkan. This episode was brought to you in collaboration with Seven Wonders Lasagna.  With two delicious flavours to choose from (Classic Beef Lasagna or Roasted Chicken with Special Cream Sauce Lasagna), enjoy these rich and flavourfull lasagna made with 3 types of cheese and not forgetting, with lots of love.   For just $30 (8"X8"), call +65 90262849 or go to their FB (Seven Wonders Lasagna) or IG (@sev.wonders) to get yours today!!! #sevenwonderslasagna

Dengarkan di bahagian kedua bersama "Jeff" di mana beliau menceritakan bagaimana "Titi" memutuskan perhubungan mereka berdua melalui pesanan WhatsApp hanya 7 hari sebelum tarikh pernikahan mereka sepatutnya dilangsungkan.  This episode was brought to you in collaboration with Seven Wonders Lasagna.  With two delicious flavours to choose from (Classic Beef Lasagna or Roasted Chicken with Special Cream Sauce Lasagna), enjoy these rich and flavourfull lasagna made with 3 types of cheese and not forgetting, with lots of love.   For just $30 (8"X8"), call +65 90262849 or go to their FB (Seven Wonders Lasagna) or IG (@sev.wonders) to get yours today!!! #sevenwonderslasagna

Jika sebelum ini kami telah menjemput "Sasha" yang berkongsi kisah viral ditinggalkan tunang beliau, di episode kali ini kami telahpun menjemput "Jeff" yang juga mengalami situasi yang sama, tetapi untuk "Jeff", talian pertunangan beliau telah diputuskan hanya 7 hari sebelum mereka sepatutnya bernikah.   This episode was brought to you in collaboration with Seven Wonders Lasagna.  With two delicious flavours to choose from (Classic Beef Lasagna or Roasted Chicken with Special Cream Sauce Lasagna), enjoy these rich and flavourfull lasagna made with 3 types of cheese and not forgetting, with lots of love.   For just $30 (8"X8"), call +65 90262849 or go to their FB (Seven Wonders Lasagna) or IG (@sev.wonders) to get yours today!!! #sevenwonderslasagna

In this episode, Gilbert shared an in depth look on what he experienced during his 5 day social experiment and he also shared his aspirations and hopes for the future. This episode was brought to you in collaboration with Seven Wonders Lasagna.  With two delicious flavours to choose from (Classic Beef Lasagna or Roasted Chicken with Special Cream Sauce Lasagna), enjoy these rich and flavourfull lasagna made with 3 types of cheese and not forgetting, with lots of love.   For just $30 (8"X8"), call +65 90262849 or go to their FB (Seven Wonders Lasagna) or IG (@sev.wonders) to get yours today!!! #sevenwonderslasagna

Released in 2020, Fimi's X8SE marks their latest midrange consumer-oriented release from the Xiaomi subsidiary. As their midrange product, the X8 is aimed at hobbyists and newcomers wanting an affordable yet capable option. And it fills an interesting gap in the market between the popular DJI Mavic Mini and Mavic Air series. https://photographypx.com/fimi-x8se-2020-review/ Video https://youtu.be/BGTNoxR34RE

With our guest, social activist Mr Gilbert Goh who shared his experiences being involved in various charity activities in Singapore and also about his social experiment in December 2020 where he went about living as a homeless person for 5 days. This episode was brought to you in collaboration with Seven Wonders Lasagna.  With two delicious flavours to choose from (Classic Beef Lasagna or Roasted Chicken with Special Cream Sauce Lasagna), enjoy these rich and flavourfull lasagna made with 3 types of cheese and not forgetting, with lots of love.   For just $30 (8"X8"), call +65 90262849 or go to their FB (Seven Wonders Lasagna) or IG (@sev.wonders) to get yours today!!! #sevenwonderslasagna

Released in 2020, Fimi’s X8SE marks their latest midrange consumer-oriented release from the Xiaomi subsidiary. As their midrange product, the X8 is aimed at hobbyists and newcomers wanting an affordable yet capable option. And it fills an interesting gap in the market between the popular DJI Mavic Mini and Mavic Air series. https://buff.ly/2NKGaeS Video https://youtu.be/BGTNoxR34RE

Released in 2020, Fimi's X8SE marks their latest midrange consumer-oriented release from the Xiaomi subsidiary. As their midrange product, the X8 is aimed at hobbyists and newcomers wanting an affordable yet capable option. And it fills an interesting gap in the market between the popular DJI Mavic Mini and Mavic Air series. https://photographypx.com/fimi-x8se-2020-review/

The Spoon editor team got together this week to talk about some of the most interesting stories, including Jenn Marston's ghost kitchen market map. In addition to talking about the fast changing landscape for virtual kitchens, we also talked about: -Miele's acquisition of a vertical farming startup -How CRISPR could save our french fries -Baby food delivery -A few last minute food tech holiday gift suggestions Enjoy the pod! via Knit

Le 5 cose da sapere prima di acquistare un drone che nessuno mi aveva raccontato.Dopo mesi di utilizzo del mio drone vi racconto 5 aspetti dai quali nessuno mi aveva messo in guardia. Questo per un acquisto più consapevole del mio.

Dans ce chapitre X8, Le grand maître des jeux est un feu d'artifice.

Dans ce chapitre X8, Le grand maître des jeux est un feu d'artifice.

Vi blickar tillbaka ännu en gång på tidningen Mobil. Året är 2010 och vi får bland annat reda på att Nokia snart ska lansera sin laptop, Google Nexus One släpps och Sony går över till Android som operativsystem i sin Xperia serie! Länkar Bilder Kontakt: Prylpodden@gmail.com Facebook Instagram

Opinion sobre los nuevos Xiaomi Fimi, el A3 y el X8 dos opciones muy sólidas con un precio mas que agresivo para competir con el Spark y con el Mavic Air o Parrot Anafi. Xiaomi Fimi X8: https://www.fimi.com/fimi-x8-se.html PATREON: www.patreon.com/josearubio OSMO POCKET: click.dji.com/AAc7eeEDyoXXYtUs4Pha5A?pm=link Comprar Mavic 2: click.dji.com/ABKuonNJ2vhYF588nXcvrg?pm=link Si tienes una sugerencia de intro para el podcast mándamelo a: aki123@gmail.com Muchas gracias por tu tiempo! Jose A. Rubio YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnFa4S93clSVm67FSc1mQw Déjame un comentario en Anchor y lo responderé en el proximo episodio: anchor.fm/jose-a-rubio ____________ VISITA MI PAGINA DE RECOMENDACIONES EN AMAZON: www.amazon.com/shop/josea.rubio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jose-a-rubio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jose-a-rubio/support

Mate 20系列明晚发布，三款新机还有运动智能手表 魅族X8延期发售时间，16系列有望现货开卖？

Join us as we travel back to the year 2002 as we cross the border into Canada to take a look back at Wrestlemania X8 in the home of Wrestlemania VI, the Skydome in Toronto, Canada and find out why this was Coxys pick for our Road to Wrestlemania!--------------------------------------Date:17.03.2002--------------------------------------Attendance:68.237--------------------------------------Commentary by:Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler--------------------------------------WWF Intercontinental Title MatchWilliam Regal (c) vs. Rob Van Dam--------------------------------------WWF European Title MatchDiamond Dallas Page (c) vs. Christian--------------------------------------WWF Hardcore Title MatchMaven (c) vs. Goldust--------------------------------------Singles MatchKane vs. Kurt Angle--------------------------------------No Disqualification MatchRic Flair vs. The Undertaker--------------------------------------Singles MatchBooker T vs. Edge--------------------------------------Singles MatchScott Hall (w/Kevin Nash) vs. Steve Austin--------------------------------------WWF World Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Elimination MatchBilly & Chuck (c) vs. The APA (Bradshaw & Faarooq) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) (w/Stacy Keibler) vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy)--------------------------------------Singles MatchHollywood Hogan vs. The Rock--------------------------------------WWF World Women's Title Triple Threat MatchJazz (c) vs. Lita vs. Trish Stratus--------------------------------------WWF Undisputed World Heavyweight Title MatchChris Jericho (w/Stephanie McMahon) (c) vs. Triple H--------------------------------------Find us on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostartofwrestlingpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/laowpodcastPlease also check out our main show "The Lost Art of Podcasting":Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostartofpodcastingTwitter: www.twitter.com/lostartpodcastInstagram: @lostartofpodcastingand check out our friends over at the RAD: Live Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKRADPodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/UKRADpodcastSpreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/show/rad-random-ass-discussions-showProud to be part of the #BritPodSceneYou can also follow my personal Twitter: @coxythelegend

Join us as we travel back to the year 2002 as we cross the border into Canada to take a look back at Wrestlemania X8 in the home of Wrestlemania VI, the Skydome in Toronto, Canada and find out why this was Coxys pick for our Road to Wrestlemania!--------------------------------------Date:17.03.2002--------------------------------------Attendance:68.237--------------------------------------Commentary by:Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler--------------------------------------WWF Intercontinental Title MatchWilliam Regal (c) vs. Rob Van Dam--------------------------------------WWF European Title MatchDiamond Dallas Page (c) vs. Christian--------------------------------------WWF Hardcore Title MatchMaven (c) vs. Goldust--------------------------------------Singles MatchKane vs. Kurt Angle--------------------------------------No Disqualification MatchRic Flair vs. The Undertaker--------------------------------------Singles MatchBooker T vs. Edge--------------------------------------Singles MatchScott Hall (w/Kevin Nash) vs. Steve Austin--------------------------------------WWF World Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Elimination MatchBilly & Chuck (c) vs. The APA (Bradshaw & Faarooq) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) (w/Stacy Keibler) vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy)--------------------------------------Singles MatchHollywood Hogan vs. The Rock--------------------------------------WWF World Women's Title Triple Threat MatchJazz (c) vs. Lita vs. Trish Stratus--------------------------------------WWF Undisputed World Heavyweight Title MatchChris Jericho (w/Stephanie McMahon) (c) vs. Triple H--------------------------------------Find us on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostartofwrestlingpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/laowpodcastPlease also check out our main show "The Lost Art of Podcasting":Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostartofpodcastingTwitter: www.twitter.com/lostartpodcastInstagram: @lostartofpodcastingand check out our friends over at the RAD: Live Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKRADPodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/UKRADpodcastSpreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/show/rad-random-ass-discussions-showProud to be part of the #BritPodSceneYou can also follow my personal Twitter: @coxythelegend

The next installment of Season 4 brings us to ABA/Booger Red WrestleMania matches for The Undertaker (X7, X8, XIX) and the return of The Deadman (XX). Definitely it is a case of two highly regarded matches and two, well, not so much. But how does The Undertaker progress through this period? Please rate/review on iTunes and follow us on social media (@newbloodpod) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newbloodpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newbloodpod/support

In this episode, we talk to Bob "KababFPV" Roogi about all things Hyperlite. From design & testing to final product, Bob takes us through his process to design a world championship winning machine. We also discuss the future of drone racing. Check out @killavoltdigital for footage of the 1400mm X8 we discussed in the show! / Bob's Instagram: @eatkabab / Check out our show sponsor Raceflight @ www.raceflight.net

Just how can you receive a speeding fine via an app on your phone and how this very app is reducing government red tape and delays by putting the power in your hand. plus Telstra's free data Sunday, just how was it used what was it like? Garmin are our proud sponsors, the ROAM-E selfie drone, advice on cross-platform messaging and calling apps, Netgear's new X8 router will boost your WiFi the Virtual Reality non-April Fools app and Kogan's cheap phone - loads to take in!

Just how can you receive a speeding fine via an app on your phone and how this very app is reducing government red tape and delays by putting the power in your hand. plus Telstra's free data Sunday, just how was it used what was it like? Garmin are our proud sponsors, the ROAM-E selfie drone, advice on cross-platform messaging and calling apps, Netgear's new X8 router will boost your WiFi the Virtual Reality non-April Fools app and Kogan's cheap phone - loads to take in!

Just how can you receive a speeding fine via an app on your phone and how this very app is reducing government red tape and delays by putting the power in your hand. plus Telstra's free data Sunday, just how was it used what was it like? Garmin are our proud sponsors, the ROAM-E selfie drone, advice on cross-platform messaging and calling apps, Netgear's new X8 router will boost your WiFi the Virtual Reality non-April Fools app and Kogan's cheap phone - loads to take in!

Foram necessários 3 anos corridos, Após 1 ano de hiato, para trazer o 99vidas dessa semana. Um episódio sobre o restante da série adolescente do Robozinho Azul: Mega Man X2 ao X8, da Capcom. Jurandir Filho (@jurandirfilho), Izzy Nobre (@izzynobre)(???), Evandro de Freitas (@evandrof) e Bruno Carvalho (@bruno_cats) colocaram armaduras sobre suas armaduras para falar da adolescÍncia do Mega Homem. Quem é o verdadeiro herói da série? RobÙ usa roupa? Quando termina a série X? Precisa de 3D? Deixe o seu comentário, amigo gamer.

Foram necessários 3 anos corridos, Após 1 ano de hiato, para trazer o 99vidas dessa semana. Um episódio sobre o restante da série adolescente do Robozinho Azul: Mega Man X2 ao X8, da Capcom. Jurandir Filho (@jurandirfilho), Izzy Nobre (@izzynobre)(???), Evandro de Freitas (@evandrof) e Bruno Carvalho (@bruno_cats) colocaram armaduras sobre suas armaduras para falar da adolescÍncia do Mega Homem. Quem é o verdadeiro herói da série? RobÙ usa roupa? Quando termina a série X? Precisa de 3D? Deixe o seu comentário, amigo gamer.

If you thought the Palm commercials of 2009 were as weird as mobile tech advertising would ever get, HTC and Robert Downey Jr. have something to show you. That's the conversation that kicks off this week's edition of the Pocketnow Weekly podcast, and it's followed by some heartening news about this year's IFA in Berlin. If the rumors hold true, we should be in for some powerfully geeky, if unconventional, tech in Germany this year - and even if they don't, we've got plenty to talk about in the way of chipsets, Nexii, smartwatches, and phablets. If none of those terms make sense to you, you're in the wrong place. But if you're already salivating at the thought of snap-on camera modules and X8 mobile computing systems, your week is about to get a whole lot more awesome. So firmly secure your pocket-protector and perch your horn-rims on your nose: Joe, Anton, and Michael are here to propel your week even higher into the geekosphere with the latest Pocketnow Weekly mobile-technology podcast. Send feedback, questions, and requests to podcast [AT] pocketnow [DOT] com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus to stay apprised of the latest episodes. Thanks for listening! Pocketnow Weekly Episode 057 Recording Date 08/15/2013 Hosts Michael Fisher Anton D. Nagy Joe Levi Topic List Android (00:01:25) RDJ kicks off new HTC campaign LG Nexus 5 rumored as watered-down G2 Galaxy Note III specs rumored Galaxy Gear smartwatch launch at Samsung IFA event “confirmed” Early HTC One Max press render leaked Is the new Moto X8 chip the future of Android? Sony add-on camera modules leaked Windows Phone (00:51:29) PureView vs PureView: Nokia's 1020 vs Nokia's 808 Windows Phone official YouTube app is back Nokia Lumia 825 tipped as quad-core budget phablet Will we ever see another HTC Windows Phone? iOS (01:18:09) iPhone 5S components keep hinting at fingerprint scanner – new home button evidence iPhone 5C yellow rear shell stars in video comparison Gallery of green iPhone 5C covers leaks • Thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of our all time favorite guests, Sugar Dunkerton rejoins Turnbuckle Turmoil. The semi pro ball player will be fresh off of the prestigous X8 tournament the night before in Converse, IN. Since we last spoke to Sugar D he has been featured in the opening of a Botchamania episode, has had his own Barber Shop Window t-shirt, and debuted in new promotions. Always a fan favorite as well, you'll want to check out what Sugar D is up to this time.

Our most listened to guest ever, Troy Miller, returns to update us. He is in the X8 tourney, filming a movie, wrestling all over, and more. Check out what he's doing now.

One of the fastest rising stars in the midwest is Jake Omen. He is this year's X8 champion as well as current EWF heavyweight champion. He is also currently MCPW heavyweight champion. For those of you who have seen him you know what he can do. For those of you yet to see him then you definately need to get familiar with him.

Join Sign guys wrestling show live on Friday Feb 18th at 6PM when we welcome the Extreme Wrestling Federation and several of the Participants of the 8th Annual EWF X8 Tournament which takes place in Converse, IN. of March 12th. Joining us on the broadcast will be Owner Jayson Maples and Participants, ( Jake Omen ) who will be entering the X8 for the third time this year. His first X8 was in 2007 where he was defeated by former ROH Champion and now WWE developmental star Tyler Black. Omen then rebounded and won the tournament in 2010. This year he will attempt to be the first back to back X8 Champion and capture the EWF title. An interesting side note is that Omen made his professional wrestling debut in a battle royal at the first X8 in 2004. ( Dylan Bostic ) one of the top rising stars on the Midwest Indy scene. He made his EWF debut in 2007 but has yet to capture gold. He will get the the opportunity to win not only the X8 but also capture his first EWF Title on March 12th. (Osyris ) Osyris won the 2008 X8 Tournament by defeating ROH star Davey Richards in the finals. Osyris returns to the X8 this year in his quest to recapture the EWF Championship. Osyris is a 3 time EWF Champion and holds the longest reign of over 15 months! (Ox Sawyer ) who will be making his EWF debut at the X8, but Ox is no stranger to the Midwest wrestling scene. The undefeated Ox has been turning all of his opponents into "Just another victim" Ox claims that March 12th 2011 will end with him winning the the 2011 X8 and taking home the gold... Dont miss Sign Guys Radio show and dont miss the X8 Tournament.. also visit www.ewfarena.com

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer. Today we had our good friend Michael Levin guest hosting for Amy. To learn more about what Mike is up to go to www.prepaidlegal.com/plan/mlevin   We opened the show with Suaznne Chace and Olivia Millwood from GoToGrls who shared great information about how they help their clients take advantage of every opportunity to brand their businesses. To learn more about how to get your company found in the world of social media marketing please go to their website www.gotogrls.com Next up we had on Pete LaQuaglia with Greenhouse Pest Management. Pete told us all about how a small bsuiness can differentiate itself from large market leaders and survive in this economy. If you are looking for a kid saand pet safe pest control service be sure to check out Greenhouse at their website www.pestfreegogreen.com Next we had on Jay Choquette CEO of X8 Marketing. Jay explained why small businesses need marketing when the road gets rough. He also talked about how to get the most bang for your marketing buck. X8 marketing helps small businesses turn into big businesses with effective marketing. To learn more about their services please go to their website www.x8marketing.com We closed the show with Mark Wilson, founder of Ryla. Ryla is a nationally recognized domestic customer support and contact center with state of the art technologies, a Fortune 500 client portfolio, more than 3,000 employess and revenues in excess of $100 million. Recently Ryla has been named one of the fastest growing firms in Atlanta, Georgia and the U.S. by various business publications. If you are looking for a call center that offers inbound or outbound customer support for any sized business then check out Ryla online at www.ryla.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show