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Join us this week as Team Flamingo explains what went into the rescue of a 1966 Kenskill trailer! If you have never personally rescued a trailer, everything seems good, until all of the unexpected occurs! Should you be looking for a company to work on your vintage trailer, Scott Campbell of RetroLuxe Vintage Trailers gives some insight into his restorations, as well as some project-photos!

If you recall, there was huge excitement in the tech world between 1995 and 2001 in the era known as the Dotcom Bubble. But then came the crash and many shattered dreams as well as empty bank accounts. Watching what is happening less than a week after Snap’s IPO may well be an echo back to that era. We’re not a finance show, but the strength and sustainability of social media sites has direct impact on us as business owners and marketers.

Jennifer Pinches was an elite British gymnast and now has transitioned into the world of tech and marketing. She was a member of the British national squad throughout her career, competing in two World Championships as well as by competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She was awarded 'Master Gymnast' status in 2012 for services to her country attended and graduated from UCLA while a member of the UCLA women’s gymnastics team.

We are back from a much-needed break and ready to catch you up on everything that’s been happening in the world of social media. Most recently the successful IPO of Snap, Inc. parent to Snapchat. Just like the snap, crackle, pop fades in your morning cereal, so has Wall Street’s appetite for this feisty social app. But what does it really mean and should you be thinking about Snapchat for your business?

During the expo and travels, we came across some tech-related things that are worth sharing, including sched.com, broken phone screens, and the Uber/taxi/vanpool conflict. In addition, we breakdown what happened last week when Amazon Web Services broke the internet for nearly five hours taking down several servers inadvertently by making a single typo. A new global technology innovation survey ranked over 800 hi-tech executives and companies based on innovation and overall visionary in the information technology industry. The results, whereas predictable, leave some room for friendly debate. And finally, Microsoft is winning over some longtime Apple users for some very particular reasons as we continue the Microsoft vs Apple debate.

Join us this week as Team Flamingo offers a review of Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show from Palm Springs, CA, with photos from the event when you visit our website at: pinkflamingorvradio.com . Many new friends were made in Palm Springs, and we are delighted to have Chuck and Toni Miltenberger as our guests, as they describe their restoration of what may be the oldest known factory-built Airstream in existence... A 1936 Airstream Silver Cloud! And we visit with an old friend, Brian Morrow, owner of "Junk Wurx - Vintage Trailers and More", who displayed a great-looking 1937 Hayes trailer that he rebuilt with a western-steam punk-patina-look... And, it's for sale!

Lou Holtz and World-Renowned Robotic Surgeon Break Down Common Questions and Concerns about a Disease that Impacts 1 in 7 Men. Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. The American Cancer Society reports about 1 in every 39 prostate cancer patients will die. But, it doesn’t have to be a death sentence. In fact, survival rates are extremely high when detected early. Early screening is key! So, why are so many men still not seeing their doctors?

Let’s start with LinkedIn. Okay, we can agree it was time for facelift but why on earth copy Facebook? Perhaps that wasn’t the plan but it is certainly the outcome and according to many social channels, the reaction is not good.

Join us this week as we visit with brothers, Jon and Sawyer Christianson, owners of Oregon Trail'R! The Christiansons have taken the world of teardrop trailers to new levels, with 3 models and a host of options for your specific tastes and needs! Their insistence on quality can be found in their passion for their product to withstand time!

We continue to examine the diversity question in technology and engineering. GE plans to bolster the role of female employees by 36% by 2020, closing the gap of under-representation in the technology sector. In response to WalMart’s move of dropping its minimum shipping fee from $49 to $35, Amazon made the exact move to compete with the growing brick-and-mortar competition of e-commerce. As we spend more time behind digital screens, Computer Vision Syndrome is a growing concern with optometrists. Plenty of preventative measures are available to correct the issue. And finally, a 7-year old girl writes a handwritten letter to Google asking for a job and the CEO responds!

Change is scary and we need to conquer those fears and tell ourselves we can do it. If you feel like you failed the first time, just look at how far you have progressed and pick up from there. Have confidence in yourself and a friend help you along the way. You have only failed if you have never tried!!!

Join us this week as Mario Scortino of Unique RV, walks us through some vital care and maintenance tips for your RV or tow vehicle, as you prepare for this season's road trips! With the addition of our new Ford Super Duty to Team Flamingo, John Rieger, Super Duty Brand Manager, speaks with us about the exclusive materials and construction of the 2017 Super Duty, and how it plays a significant role in the advancements of towing and payload... Crucial to RV towing!

With Wineven you can find the best sports coach for you. You can of course choose according to your sport (there are more than 100 available!), budget, location, or the ratings and opinions of Wineven members. You can easily book a sports session at home, a site chosen by your coach or a video call if you're short of time or you don't have a coach nearby. Ready to work out?

We’ve been talking for some time now about the enormous value of the Pinterest Buy button, but they are working on a project that will totally upend retail as we know it today. Can you imagine being able to see an image on Pinterest, tap on it, and be immediately directed to where you can buy it? It’s coming!

We begin with a strange survey result that shows that your choice of mobile phone may attract or deter potential suitors. Next, a new dating app called Hater is connecting with people that dislike and hate the same things you do. In a bizarre court filing, a now ex-husband is suing Uber because the app eventually led to the wife finding out about his cheating affairs. In other discussion, we share the amazing stories of kindness and generosity resulting from the the Oroville Dam disaster in Northern California. Concluding the show, we share the not so shocking news that Time Warner Cable had been allegedly lying to its customers since 2012 by throttling and controlling their high speed internet.

Team Flamingo takes delivery of their new 2017 Ford F350 Super Duty, in Palm Springs, CA! Vintage camper owner, Ron Morgan, speaks live from a vintage trailer rally in Havasu City, AZ! And, Jim Roy details the acquisition and build of the "Silver Moose". A "rats-to-regal" rebuild of an Airstream travel trailer, that ranks as the most beautiful Airstream ever seen by Team Flamingo!

For a long time, you have heard us say to avoid polarizing topics on social media lest your business risk alienating half of your potential market. Topics typically include gun control, religion, abortion, and of course, politics. But these are new times and maybe the rules have changed. Especially if what is happening in politics is impacting your clients and in turn, your business.

Indiegogo and crowdfunding go hand-in-hand. Since 2008, Indiegogo has been the goto platform for people with ideas that need help and guidance. Indiegogo is a launchpad for entrepreneurial ideas, but where is it heading? Mandelbrot explains. Indiegogo campaigns pair the freedom to tell your story your way with expert resources created by our team of strategists. Flexibility + empowerment = crowdfunding success.

We dissect Amazon’s move to build a $1.5 billion USA-based cargo hub to control the entire delivery process. The popular movie site IMDB is shutting down their Message Boards because the experience is no longer useful and positive. Another sign of hateful and pointless speech taking over and control a quality website. Lady Gaga and Intel teamed up for the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show, using 300 drones to wow viewers and demonstrate the brilliant use of drones. Finally, the FCC is blocking companies from providing discounted internet access to low-income families and school districts.

One of the most unexpected and devastating disasters with your RV, is a fire! Not many folks plan for fire, since we all feel it will never happen to us. However, should you find yourself and family in this situation, our guest this week has decades of experience in training RVers how to be prepared. Mac McCoy, owner of Fire and Life Safety, shares his knowledge with us!