http://blogs.scrippsnetworks.com/hgtvpro/weblog_ralph/ Ralph Davis, Brand Manager for HGTVPro.com 2006-01-23T16:31:36-05:00 http://blogs.scrippsnetworks.com/hgtvpro/weblog_ralph/archive/2006/01/when_the_show_i.html Well, I have to say, it was a really interesting experience. I saw a lot of neat stuff while I was there. One thing that sticks out in particular is Nuconsteel, where they've got a system that allows builders to fabricate a steel frame right on the jobsite.

]]> hgtvpro-admin 2006-01-23T16:31:36-05:00 http://blogs.scrippsnetworks.com/hgtvpro/weblog_ralph/archive/2006/01/guess_who_i_ran.html Well, this was pretty neat. We were conducting a focus group study (so we can keep making our site better and better for you), and had taken a lunch break when all of a sudden, out walks...

]]> rdavis 2006-01-13T14:20:04-05:00 http://blogs.scrippsnetworks.com/hgtvpro/weblog_ralph/archive/2006/01/post.html Well, I'm not actually being plagued by tech problems today. Yesterday, though --- that was frustrating. One of the things you discover when you're trying to use the wireless network at a tradeshow is that everyone else is trying to use the wireless network as well. It all worked itself out eventually, but I only got to spend a very few minutes on the floor.

]]> rdavis 2006-01-13T09:42:56-05:00 http://blogs.scrippsnetworks.com/hgtvpro/weblog_ralph/archive/2006/01/zip_the_robotma.html Okay, I know I'm supposed to be here at the show to look at cool new products, listen to seminars, and all that, but this was too fun to pass up.

]]> rdavis 2006-01-11T14:36:38-05:00 http://blogs.scrippsnetworks.com/hgtvpro/weblog_ralph/archive/2006/01/first_day_here.html Well, I'm finally here, and I've had a chance to look around a little. A very little. As in, I've barely scratched the surface. They told me this thing was big, but WOW!

]]> rdavis 2006-01-11T12:31:26-05:00 http://blogs.scrippsnetworks.com/hgtvpro/weblog_ralph/archive/2006/01/getting_ready_f.html Well, we're down to the final hours, and things are going full-speed. Won't be long before we're all on planes heading down to fun, sunny Orlando. I wonder what I'll forget to pack.

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