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`Overheard at IBS: Day 1`

`The show floor wasn't the only thing buzzing at the International Builders' Show's first day in action. Here is what you may have missed in the Twittersphere.`

 Storified by Andrew Knight&middot; Tue, Jan 22 2013 19:55:05 
  
    Hanley Wood's staff was roaming the floor (and press room) in full force at the International Builders' Show on Tuesday.&nbsp; 
   
  
    BUILDER Magazine is here at @IBSVegas! Follow us at @andrewatbuilder, @HallieBusta_HW, @LaurenHunter_HW and @OverheardatIBS.builderonline 
   
  
    After once around #IBS2013 : wood-inspired, stone-inspired, glass-inspired, grass-inspired, and hammer-inspired products. Fauxgeddabowdit!jmcmanus427 
   
  
    EcoBuilding Editor in Cheif, Katie Weeks, talks about water usage. @builderonline #IBSVeagsExterior Portfolio 
   
  
    We are connected both on the floor and off, monitoring the social media conversations and anything that goes down here at the show. It didn't take long for our first treat:&nbsp; 
   
  
    BUILDER just got an exclusive interview with MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. Stay tuned for video and more! #IBSVegasbuilderonline 
   
  
    Cal Ripken, Jr. stopped by IBS to talk about his latest contract signing and talked details with&nbsp;BUILDER Magazine.&nbsp;It wasn't an MLB team that picked him up, but NewDay USA. Ripken is joining the mortgage company as their spokesperson for their philanthropic activities and career development.&nbsp; 
   
  
    Just chillin with the Iron Man in Vegas. Cal Ripken Jr refused to show the arc reactor in his chest or the suit. #lame http://pic.twitter.com/9juiGlv0not telling 
   
  
    Products are on the radar here at IBS. From home automation to extra-strength blenders, there is something for everyone on the floor.&nbsp; 
   
  
    We're excited to show @builderonline editor @andrewatbuilder #unstoppable comfort from @NexiaHome http://pic.twitter.com/TBStYrqTTrane 
   
  
    If you're at the NAHB International Builders' Show, what's the most interesting product you've seen so far? #IBSVegasNeal Pann, Architect 
   
  
    See you at #IBSVegas! Follow me on Tout and Twitter for cool product updates. http://www.tout.com/m/zjh0h8?ref=tw9pqbpdLauren Hunter