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January 3, 2025 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1985, 1995, 2005, & 2015. Dustin, Jason, & Grace kickstart Season 4 with a new guest, lead singer for Super88 and Lark's Tongue, Jeff Hyde. We discuss 10 songs from this week in music history, including 4 Top 40 hits. We have new songs from Whodini, Maroon 5, Soul for Real, Nicki Minaj, and more. Want to be cool like us and watch the music videos for all the songs? Then here's a convenient playlist that has them all in order of discussion.
In this episode of OzCast, fisheries scientist Craig Boys dives beneath the surface of the Hexham Swamp, a Ramsar-listed wetland with ecological and cultural significance. Craig highlights the intricate relationship between aquatic ecosystems and human interventions, particularly focusing on the impact of floodgates installed for flood mitigation. Throughout the episode, we explore the consequential shifts in fish and prawn populations, the resurgence of native species, and the broader implications for fishery productivity. This episode is not only an educational journey through the swamp's history and transformation but also a celebration of community involvement in environmental stewardship. Hailing from New South Wales, Australia, Dr Craig Boys is a Principal Research Scientist for the NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries). Craig brings an extensive 20-year career to the forefront of fish ecology and fisheries conservation. His expertise is not only recognised nationally but also holds international acclaim. Craig's academic journey includes a position as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Research at Charles Sturt University. His research portfolio spans across continents, including Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and America, demonstrating his global impact in the field. A leader in screening technology, Craig has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between primary industries and fisheries outcomes. Throughout the episode, Craig dives beneath the surface on the significance of Hexham Swamp. Once thriving with biodiversity, the installation of floodgates in the 1970s drastically altered the swamps ecological balance. Craig explains how these gates, designed to protect urban developments, inadvertently stifled the wetland's ecological heartbeat by disrupting the natural flow of water. His insights offer a compelling story about the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems, emphasising the impact of seemingly minor infrastructural changes on waterway health. The floodgates led to decreased water quality, acidification, and a significant drop in aquatic life. These changes not only impacted the immediate area but also had cascading effects on the broader ecosystem, including local fish productivity. The swamp's transformation from a vibrant wetland to a near-barren landscape starkly illustrated the unintended consequences of human interference in natural systems. A turning point in Hexham Swamp's story came through advocacy, particularly by local commercial fisher, Jeff Hyde. Craig's recount of Jeff's relentless efforts to reopen the floodgates is a testament to the power of individual voices in driving change. Change was slow but steady. The gradual reopening of the gates marked the beginning of the swamp's recovery, with notable improvements in water quality, fish, and prawn populations. Craig's team meticulously tracked the ecological changes post the reopening of the gates. Their research employed a comprehensive approach, comparing the changes in Hexham Swamp to similar ecosystems, both with and without floodgates. This method provided a clear evidence, underpinning the importance of scientific data in environmental decision-making. The success story of Hexham Swamp goes beyond its boundaries, the long-term environmental benefits, including the resurgence of native species and the recovery of vital habitats. This case serves as a crucial lesson in environmental stewardship, highlighting the potential for change when human interventions are thoughtfully managed. The Hexham Swamp story is one of hope and resilience, demonstrating that with informed decisions and community involvement, we can aid in the recovery and preservation of our natural environments.
Welcome to Truth For a New Generation with Alex McFarland! In the midst of a culture obsessed with relativism, Alex is a voice you can trust to speak the timeless truths of Christianity in a timely way.
About Jeff Hyde: He is with Business Group Resources, who educates small business about the government tax-incentives that are available to them with the primary focus on the R&D tax credit. Prior to joining Business Group Resources, Jeff spent over 15 years on the financial service industry where he had roles in finance, marketing and analytics and he's now teaching the world about the R&D tax credit. He enjoys spending time with his family going on hikes and playing as much tennis as he can. In this episode, Carl White and Jeff Hyde discuss:How to qualify for the R&D tax credit The purpose of the R&D tax credit Discovering potential qualification Saving money that you've earned Key Takeaways: You don't have to invent something completely original to qualify. Bringing a new function into your practice is enough to qualify for an R&D tax credit. The R&D tax credit serves to promote entrepreneurialism, promote investment, and help companies become employers of choice through new training, new equipment, and new mechanisms available. Think of techniques, technology, or practices that have helped you grow your business and make it more efficient. These have the potential to get you qualified for the tax credit. However, the best way still is getting an expert to have a look at your practice and discover them. Qualifying for the R&D tax credit is a great way to help your independent practice's bottom line or to save some money. Remember that this is money that you've already earned from something you've already done. There's nothing to lose from trying to see if you're qualified for it. “Health care as a whole - it relies on research, it relies on new techniques, new procedures, the equipments constantly changing - so again, incorporating those new ideas, concepts, tools - are all helping your new business to be more innovative and more efficient.” - Jeff Hyde Connect with Jeff Hyde:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hyde/Website: https://businessgroupresources.com Want to be a guest on PracticeCare? Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare and tell the world! Here's where you can get the process started: https://marketvisorygroup.com/practicecare-podcast/ Connect with Carl White: Website: http://www.marketvisorygroup.comEmail: whitec@marketvisorygroup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmigLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-white-711154/
Customer communication and satisfaction are essential to business growth, success, and customer retention. With more power in the customer's hands, their expectations are higher. With access to more information, free trials, demos, reviews, and referrals we have to ensure their experience with our brand is one they want to share and return to. The Director of Growth of Hawke Media, Jeff Hyde joins us to discuss his perspective on growth, reminding us that we're still in the people business and the value of attribution and tracking in the buyer's journey. Hawke Media is a full-service marketing consultancy, providing the guidance, planning, and execution to grow brands of all sizes, industries, and business models. They're on a mission to make marketing accessible to everyone.
Political language can have a significant impact on how we understand one another and on how we react to other countries. I think this week is an opportunity to take time to focus on political language. We will take an abstract view of its use and influence in our social world. Thank you for subscribing, and if you enjoy reading this, please forward the newsletter to your friends. ~ Kevin One of my favorite country songwriting teams is Eric Church, Jeff Hyde, and Luke Dick. A few years ago, they came out with a song called “Kill a Word”. It is very clever and well written. It explores the role language plays in our social world and argues for killing words like “hate”. I have described it to friends as a mix of ideas with a spin on outlaw country killing. It is interesting to think about. The influence of language is something I go back and forth on and, to be honest, I have not resolved everything in my mind, though I enjoy thinking about it. Nothing sparked my interest in this area more than my time at FIU, which is home to the study of language in international politics. For example, Nicholas Onuf emphasizes the role of language in social interaction, including establishing rule and rules. The rules are simply the laws and social norms and the rule is the power that reinforces or forms the rules. We are distinct individuals who interact with each other in various ways and a major part of that interaction is through language. We relate, convey important things, joke, signal, direct, accept, and a whole range of things through the language we use. Sometimes it takes just one word. However, we know what we say is heard by others who may, but likely may not, hear or think the same way as the person speaking. This can lead to regular misperception and misunderstanding that can be magnified when one of the parties wants to be misunderstood. However, suspending intent, understanding is challenging. Take for example the meaning of the word “literal”. Depending on the context, and sometimes the age of the speaker, it can mean something specific or general. Possibly because it is frequently used in sarcasm, the meaning of literal has evolved to mean the opposite of what it used to mean. The point of this illustration is that language is dynamic, and the meaning of words can change in many ways. However, contrary to what I think my Constructivist friends would like to hear, it does not change as frequently as we notice and assume. We see language in politics as both a medium of interaction and a way to influence other interaction. Interestingly we pay attention to some forms of speech in different ways. The medium of interaction in speeches and committee hearings is consequential in the formulation of policy. We can call that the legal rule area. However, we focus considerable energy on the interaction from the way others influence and use language. This is what we can call the norm rule area. This involves protesting and constant bickering online. As a society, we focus a lot more attention on the norm rule, bickering form of language. I suspect this is because some language elicits more of an emotional response. I think this is another area where our emotions, and those who stoke them, can distract us from one form of rules. I expect that more people fall asleep while watching C-SPAN congressional hearings than seeing a debate on cable news. In fact, there are norms in both areas that have little temperament for one type of behavior in another area. Who wants to hear a committee report read to them at a political rally? Regarding international political speech, one of the areas I am most interested in is how countries define each other and the degree of threat perception. Some of this is related to capabilities and history but there is also an important role of perception that is heard, interpreted, and shared through language. These definitions both mobilize and constrain relations among countries. For example, in pockets of the U.S., the perception of Russia distinctively shifted over the last four years, in ways that had not existed for over two decades. Will that perception of Russia significantly constrain the Biden administration in its policy choices in balancing against a rising China? I do not know the answer to that question but, perhaps with time, that perception may change. In fact, it may occur in parallel to the negotiations updating the New START Treaty. To me, this question illustrates how perceptions formed by language can be both static and dynamic. When looking at the constant social and political interactions of language there are plenty of opportunities to be confused and frustrated. I have collected a few thoughts that may help navigate the subject. Hopefully, this can provide an opportunity to help reflect on language and its unique role in our relationships and politics. Some general observations on language: Language reflects individuals and groups; it also influences them Those who speak things you agree or disagree with have about as much causal influence as others Expect higher standards for rule makers and what they say, but be more patient with others around you “It is not enough to show how clever we are by showing how obscure everything is." ― J.L. Austin “Language disguises thought.”― Ludwig Wittgenstein "Always remember that it is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood: there will always be some who misunderstand you."— Karl Popper You can’t kill a word News: I look forward to exploring language in politics in more detail and, as situations arise, the opportunity to apply these ideas. I am enjoying the chance to share these newsletters with you in the form of the new podcasts and appreciate your continued feedback. You can reply to this email or leave your comments below. I sincerely enjoy chatting and learning what folks think. Thank you ~ Kevin Get on the email list at modlinglobal.substack.com
Jeff Hyde is one the best market researchers and strategists I know. Our conversation leads deeply into the importance of gaining understanding of your customer as a building block for the development of your truly targeted go-to-market strategic plan. Research can take on many forms beyond just qualitative and quantitative aspects. Experienced marketing professionals know that true understanding rarely comes from a simple unscientific survey. Understanding your customers true personas including aspects beyond the basics of their likes and dislikes is only the beginning. What to do with that data to then build a strategy including the tools needed to reach those customer is where the magic happens. Check Jeff out at https://ideasinfocus.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrew-deutsch4/support
On this episode of thunder::cast, we're discussing research, the voice-of-the-customer, consumer insights and how this information can help brands better understand their audiences. Listen in and thunder::cast host, Craig Israel, and Jeff Hyde, Managing Director of Ideas in Focus, discuss how middle market companies can get started with consumer research. Want more? Check out the episode show notes.
Longtime Eric Church collaborator and band member Jeff Hyde, and up and coming songwriter/front man for Green River Ordinance Josh Jenkins talk all things songwriting. Jeff is a member of Eric's infamous band and has co-written some of Eric's biggest hits. "Kill A Word", "Record Year", and "Springsteen" to name a few. Then he's also penned other songs for Bobby Bare, George Strait, Charlie Worsham, Luke Bryan, Nikki Lane, and more. In 2017, Jeff released a compilation of unreleased songs that have been held has a song-writers treasure trove called, Norman Rockwell World. For everything about Jeff and to download Norman Rockwell World, www.jeffhydemusic.com. But first, we have Josh Jenkins, front man for Green River Ordinance. Josh is a writer for SmackSongs in Nashville, TN where he's landed cuts with Jordan Davis, Muscadine Bloodline, Walker Hayes, Randy Houser, and more. Recently Josh released "Perfect Mess", produced by Eric Masse. "Perfect Mess" is setting the tone for Josh's up coming major release, Everyday All Over Again, as a Keane/Coldplay pop influence with songwriting that will take you on a adventure through stories of heart ache, conversations with Johnny Cash, and midnight train rides through the city. For everything Josh visit https://linktr.ee/joshcjenkins.
Walker Hayes is smashing the charts with songs like, "You Broke Up With Me" and "Craig", but things always haven't been as easy as it sounds. If you thought second chances were impossible in music, Walker's path will make you think that a comeback isn't just for sports movies. Armed with a great team, and co-writers like Shane McAnally, and headlining his first tour. There's no stopping the Ironman with flow. Also, I'm sharing a little tease of Eric Church's co-writer and utility player-Jeff Hyde. Jeff released Norman Rockwell World and so he told me the inspiration behind some of the records songs. Stream and download Walker and Jeff's music everywhere music is streamed. Follow Walker @walkerhayes on Instagram and Twitter, and visit for merch and dates. Then follow Jeff @jeffhydemusic on Facebook and visit his site at . For all show notes and name drops visit
Jeff Hyde joins Bill Cody on February 22, 2018 recorded at the WSM Studios. Jeff stopped by to promote his new album "Norman Rockwell World" out now! Coffee, Country & Cody podcast powered by NashvilleGuitarStore.com!
Are you changing too many things? This is my question for this short "ramekin" episode of the Thought Mixing Bowl podcast. Each ramekin episode I'll be sharing a story or idea that sparked a question in my mind which I'll then pass on to you to ponder. Mentioned in today's episode: "Paradox of Choice" by Barry Schwartz, previous podcast episodes with Chandler Johnson ("Why Are People Afraid of Change?") and Jeff Hyde ("How and When Do You Scale and Grow?"). Share your thoughts with me at www.thoughtmixingbowl.com. If you'd like to support TMB, the creatives involved with TMB, or want to join in "off-air" conversations with TMBers about these questions around art and life, head on over to www.thoughtmixingbowl.com/support.
How and when do you scale and grow? This is Jeff Hyde's question that drives our conversation for this Thought Mixing Bowl podcast episode. Find Jeff and share your thoughts with him at: thecreativepath.us jeff@thecreativepath.us Find me and share your thoughts with me at: www.thoughtmixingbowl.com If you'd like to support TMB, the creatives involved with TMB, or want to join in "off-air" conversations with TMBers about these questions around art and life, head on over to www.thoughtmixingbowl.com/support.
This week, the guides sat down with the guitarist from Eric Church’s band, Driver Williams. By far one of the coolest dudes to set foot in the bedroom with an English Lit degree. Driver has an interesting background growing up in the country music business but wanted nothing more than to be in a metal band. Brandon and Jason dig deep into his life, and they talk a lot about Driver’s influences in metal; Metallica, Dimebag Darrell, Hatebreed, etc and how he made his way back to the world of country. This episode is chocked full of stories like hanging out with Dimebag Darrell from Pantera, how the rock fans embraced Eric Church in a time that rock was dying, getting kicked off the Rascal Flatts tour, and how Driver's song “Smoke A Little Smoke” was co-written with Eric Church and Jeff Hyde, becoming the most played song on American Jukeboxes. This episode is for players, songwriters, metal fans, and Eric Church fans...DRIVER WANTED!