Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Hughes

Henry talks with Stephen Hughes, a Queensland Law Society (QLS) Accredited Specialist (personal injuries) of over 25 years' standing; and is one of only a few still practicing from the inaugural accredited cohort. Stephen was previously a workers' compensation and CTP insurer (respondent/ defendant) panel lawyer for almost 20 years, before transitioning to claimant representation. Audio production by Rob Kelly.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 17th        Publish Date:  July 17th           From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Wednesday, July 17th and Happy 48th Birthday to singer Luke Bryan. ***07.17.24 – BIRTHDAY – LUKE BRYAN*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. A New Statewide Appointment for Gwinnett Leader Gwinnett Officials Have 'No Interest' In Defending Legislation that created Mulberry Norcross Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting on Jimmy Carter Blvd. Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seedless watermelons. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG   STORY 1: AROUND TOWN: A New Statewide Appointment  For Gwinnett Leader Jennifer Fennell, a prominent figure in Gwinnett County, has been appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the State Board of Education as the representative for Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Fennell, known for her leadership roles in various community organizations and as the Gwinnett District Manager at Jackson EMC, previously served on the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. This appointment marks her second state-level role in recent months. Additionally, Gwinnett's legislative candidates have garnered attention from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, highlighting their potential to strengthen the Democratic Party's influence in Georgia. Victoria Jones, a Lawrenceville City Councilwoman, has also been sworn in for a second term on the Georgia Municipal Association's Board of Directors, where she serves as the Northeast Region president. STORY 2: Gwinnett Officials Have ‘No Interest' In Defending Legislation that created Mulberry Gwinnett County has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the creation of the city of Mulberry. The lawsuit, brought by Stephen Hughes, argues that Senate Bill 333, which authorized Mulberry's incorporation and subsequent referendum, violates the Georgia Constitution. County officials share concerns over the legality of SB 333 and its financial implications, including costs associated with upcoming city council elections and a two-year transition period to city control. The legal battle involves multiple lawsuits questioning the constitutionality of SB 333, with implications for local governance and financial responsibilities as Mulberry, anticipated to become Gwinnett's largest city by area, prepares to form. STORY 3: Norcross Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting On Jimmy Carter Blvd. Gwinnett County police have arrested Ernesto Garcia-Bailon, a 20-year-old Norcross man, for allegedly shooting and killing a man outside a gas station on Jimmy Carter Blvd. Garcia-Bailon faces charges including aggravated assault, felony murder, and malice murder and is currently held at Gwinnett County Jail. The victim's identity hasn't been disclosed pending family notification. Police responded to the incident on Sunday night following a 911 call reporting gunshots. Despite efforts to save him, the victim died from multiple gunshot wounds. Surveillance footage from the scene captured the fatal shooting, showing one suspect shooting the victim near a wooded area. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact GCPD detectives. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES STORY 4: Open House To Showcase New Hands of Christ Duluth Co-op Facility Hands of Christ Duluth Co-Op, serving Gwinnett County for 30 years, is moving to a larger facility at 3649 Rogers Bridge Road and will host an open house on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. The event will feature tours, refreshments, and entertainment by the Atlanta Cielo Youth Orchestra Ensemble. Guests are encouraged to bring canned goods. Executive Director Margy McLynn emphasized the co-op's mission to alleviate food insecurity and provide comprehensive assistance, including homelessness prevention and job opportunities. The new facility aims to expand outreach and community programs, offering courses on budgeting, job assistance, and more. Overflow parking and shuttle services will be available at nearby locations. STORY 5: Japanese Coating Machine Manufacturer Opening First U.S. Office in Norcross   Hirano Tecseed Co., a Japanese leader in coating machines, has selected Norcross for its first U.S. office, announced during a business mission to Japan by Partnership Gwinnett and Georgia Department of Economic Development officials. The move aims to better serve American clients and expand in the U.S. market. Specifics on job creation and office location are pending. Hirano Tecseed's machines apply coatings for various products like adhesive tape, aircraft parts, and electronic components. Norcross Mayor Craig Newton welcomed the decision, highlighting the city's strong global business presence. State and local officials lauded the move as enhancing Georgia's attractiveness for international investments and fostering economic growth in Gwinnett County. We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  INGLES  7   And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seedless watermelons.   ***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: GON Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 2nd   Publish Date:  July 2nd              From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, July 2nd and Happy Birthday TO MLB player Jose Canseco. ***07.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – JOSE CANSECO*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Buford Hall-of-Famer 'Pop' Carson Battling End Stage Renal Disease Top Spots to Celebrate Independence Day in Gwinnett County Greater Atlanta Christian Grad Makes U.S. Team All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG   STORY 1: Buford Hall-of-Famer ‘Pop' Carson Battling End Stage Renal Disease   Michael "Pop" Carson, a prominent figure in Buford's sports history, is facing severe health challenges due to end-stage renal disease in central Florida. Carson, 63, played a crucial role in Buford's first state football championship in 1978 and later coached football and baseball for over 40 years. He launched a GoFundMe page to manage medical expenses, emphasizing gratitude for support. Despite health setbacks, including congestive heart failure, Carson remains hopeful and advocates for health awareness. His coaching career spanned various schools, impacting many students. Carson, known for his resilience, reflects on the importance of health and cherishes each day as a blessing. STORY 2: Here's Where to Celebrate Independence Day in Gwinnett County   From Stone Mountain Park to the charming streets of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County is gearing up for an electrifying Independence Day. We're bringing you the lowdown on all the must-see events that will light up the sky and your hearts. Whether you're into patriotic fireworks, live music, or simply want to soak up the festive atmosphere, there's something here for everyone. Let's dive into the lineup and get you prepped for an unforgettable celebration! First off, head to Stone Mountain Park from July 1 to July 7 for nightly fireworks and a spectacular Drone & Light Show. On July 3, Lawrenceville brings you "Prelude to the Fourth!" with music and food trucks, while Norcross hosts "Red, White & Boom!" with live music and fireworks at Lillian Webb Park. On Independence Day itself, don't miss Lilburn's "Sparkle in the Park" and Snellville's "Star Spangled Snellville" with games, music, and more fireworks. Plus, Braselton offers a parade and festival, and Coolray Field presents "Fourth on the Field" with a kids' movie and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. STORY 3: Olympic Qualifier: Greater Atlanta Christian Grad Makes U.S. Team Jasmine Jones, a Greater Atlanta Christian graduate, secured her spot on the U.S. Olympic team by finishing third in the 400-meter hurdles on Sunday. Competing just after her senior season at USC, Jones clocked a personal best of 52.77 seconds. She trailed Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who set a new world record at 50.65 seconds, and her USC teammate Anna Cockerell, who finished second with 52.64 seconds. Jones' achievement not only earned her a place in the Olympics but also elevated her to the eighth spot on the all-time U.S. list for the event. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: Georgia Gwinnett College's FAFSA center now open through Aug. 1 Georgia Gwinnett College's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Center will extend its operations until August 1 due to high demand. Since its launch in late April, the center, located conveniently on campus, has assisted over 400 students with their FAFSA applications. The FAFSA is crucial for determining federal aid eligibility, though the streamlined form introduced by the U.S. Department of Education in late 2023 has posed challenges. Kimberly Jordan, GGC's Executive Director of Financial Aid Services, highlighted the center's role not only in aiding applications but also in providing personalized support to students. The center remains committed to helping students start or continue their academic journey smoothly. STORY 5: One Man's Efforts to Stop Mulberry Cityhood Continues. What We Know. Stephen Hughes, an eastern Gwinnett resident, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia in Fulton County Superior Court, challenging the constitutionality of legislation that established the city of Mulberry and scheduled its city council elections. This marks Hughes' third active lawsuit related to Mulberry's cityhood. His attorney, Allen Lightcap, argues that Senate Bill 333, which crafted Mulberry's charter and set the cityhood referendum, violates the Georgia Constitution. Hughes seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to halt the city council elections and prevent Governor Kemp from participating in any city transition. The core of Hughes' legal challenge focuses on provisions preventing Mulberry from levying property taxes and mandating specific municipal services, which he contends should be addressed through general legislation, not local mandates. Supporters of Mulberry cityhood assert these lawsuits are backed by developers opposing urban growth initiatives, following voter approval of the city in response to local development proposals. STORY 6: Community Fundraisers for New O'Kelly Memorial Library in Loganville The Friends of the O'Kelly Memorial Library group is actively fundraising to support the construction of a new library facility in Loganville, planned by the Azalea Regional Library System. With contributions from the state, Walton County, and Loganville totaling $5.7 million, the Friends group aims to raise an additional $2 million. This ambitious goal is crucial as the current library, recognized as Georgia's Library of the Year in 2021, has outgrown its 6,700-square-foot space. Challenges include insufficient room for programs and events, underscoring the need for the planned 12,000-square-foot facility which promises expanded services and community engagement opportunities. The Friends group recently received a $10,000 donation from Peach State Federal Credit Union, boosting their efforts towards this transformative project for Loganville. STORY 7: Supreme Court grants Trump partial immunity in Jan. 6 case   The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, granted former President Trump significant immunity from criminal charges related to his actions during his presidency, effectively derailing a trial linked to the January 6 attack. While rejecting absolute immunity, the Court ruled that presidents cannot be prosecuted for official acts performed while in office. This decision sends the case back to lower courts and likely postpones any trial until after the November election, where Trump hopes to regain the presidency. Critics argue this delay hampers accountability, while Trump continues to face legal battles in multiple jurisdictions, including delays in Georgia and a pending sentencing in a separate case related to hush money payments. We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: INGLES 10 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for May 15th        Publish Date:  May 15th        From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Wednesday, May 15th, and Happy 70th Birthday to MLB HOF George Brett. ***05.15.24 – BIRTHDAY – GEORGE BRETT*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Ohio man convicted of molesting 8-year-old girl Cocaine trafficker sentenced to life in prison Gwinnett's judicial candidates weigh in on the court system's biggest challenges Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG   STORY 1: Ohio man convicted of molesting 8-year-old girl In 2019, Kevin McKenna, a 66-year-old Ohio man, molested an 8-year-old girl in Lawrenceville and Loganville, Georgia, multiple times. Last week, a jury convicted him on charges including aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. He received a life sentence plus 20 years and will be registered as a sex offender for life. Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson condemned his actions, emphasizing the trauma inflicted on the victim and the relentless pursuit of justice by the Special Victims Unit. The victim reported the crimes in 2021, detailing instances where McKenna touched her inappropriately and attempted sexual contact. STORY 2: Cocaine trafficker sentenced to life in prison Glenn Smithson, aged 52, was recently convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole for trafficking cocaine in Gwinnett County for over three decades. The conviction followed a bench trial where he confessed to his involvement in trafficking drugs investigated in 2021. Prosecutors highlighted the efforts of law enforcement, particularly the Gwinnett County Police Narcotics Unit, in dismantling his criminal operation. Investigations revealed Smithson's activities through wiretaps and surveillance, leading to his arrest after a traffic stop where cocaine was found in his possession. This sentencing marks the end of a long history of drug-related convictions spanning 30 years. District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson emphasized the community's safety with Smithson behind bars. STORY 3: Gwinnett's judicial candidates weigh in on the court system's challenges In Gwinnett County's upcoming judicial races, candidates address pressing issues such as mental health in court proceedings and fairness in treatment. State Court Judge Shawn Bratton emphasizes civility and respect in the diverse community, while Deputy District Attorney Ramona Toole highlights the need to tackle case backlogs through proactive scheduling. In the Superior Court races, candidates stress equality and individualized approaches to justice. Juvenile Court Judge Rodney Harris advocates for equal treatment regardless of representation, while Magistrate Judge Kimberly Gallant supports treatment courts for accountability and recovery. In the race to replace retiring judges, candidates prioritize mental health support for defendants, with B. Thassanee "BT" Gutter-Parker proposing a comprehensive safety plan, Regina Matthews advocating for continued accountability court programs, and Tuwanda Rush Williams emphasizing intervention plans over incarceration for those with mental health diagnoses. Voters can explore detailed candidate responses on gwinnettdailypost.com. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES STORY 4: Georgia prison inmate pleads guilty in meth conspiracy Christopher David Johnson, aged 46, has pleaded guilty to leading a methamphetamine conspiracy while incarcerated in a Georgia prison. He faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison for distributing over 500 grams of meth. Johnson orchestrated the operation using multiple cellphones from prison, coordinating with accomplices through Facebook and text messages. His co-conspirator, Michael Paul Brown, was recently sentenced to 15 years for his involvement. The state budget includes $10.7 million for prison technology upgrades to prevent contraband smuggling. The U.S. DEA and law enforcement agencies from Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia investigated Johnson's case, with his guilty plea entered in federal court in Abingdon, Virginia. STORY 5: Emergency hearing on Mulberry cityhood referendum set for Thursday An emergency hearing has been scheduled by a Gwinnett Superior Court judge regarding a lawsuit aimed at halting the Mulberry cityhood referendum on the May 21 ballot. Filed by retiree Stephen Hughes, the lawsuit contends that key aspects of the proposed city's charter are unconstitutional, including limitations on property tax collection and specified city services. Hughes' attorney argues that the referendum would deceive voters, as the proposed city's structure faces legal challenges. Supporters of Mulberry cityhood, such as Georgia House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, denounce the lawsuit, alleging it is driven by special interest groups, possibly developers opposing the proposal. Citizens For Mulberry President Michael Coker maintains that cityhood enjoys community support and anticipates its passage, dismissing the lawsuit as a last-minute attempt to derail the referendum. We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: INGLES  10   STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes.   STORY 7: LEAH MCGRATH ***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: SCANDRETT Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Carol Morley is known for films like The Falling, Dreams Of A Life, and her most recent work, Typist Artist Pirate King. Her next movie is an adaptation of her autobiographical novel Seven Miles Out. It's about a teenage girl coming to terms with her father's suicide, and not one word of the book has made its way into the screenplay. Carol tells Stephen Hughes why she was surprised by how difficult it was to adapt her own work, and how it brought back thoughts and feelings she thought she'd learned to live with. Carol also reveals that selling a script is harder than writing one, as she waits patiently to hear back from film companies that she'd sent the screenplay to. Produced and presented by Stephen Hughes **This programme contains distressing content** During this interview, Carol speaks frankly about the effect of her father's suicide upon her. If you need support following anything you've hear in this episode, there's information at bbc.com/actionline and help is also available at befrienders.org.

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Stephen Hughes to talk about the importance of establishing systems that can function and work without you being there to run them. Whether you're a new student pastor stepping into a leadership role, or an experienced ministry leader this is a great episode to listen to as they talk about how to find where these systems are needed, how to establish the systems and find people to manage them so you can prioritize your time on other ministry efforts. You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers. We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!  Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org  Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/CmPTes7NthA Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"  Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusicBrent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Back in August, I interviewed Stephen Hughes (You can catch that interview at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/304). When the official interview was over, I asked Stephen if I could ask him one more question. “Is there a moment in your parenting that you can share where you would really like a ‘Do Over'?” So often on social media and in my interviews with guests, we try to put our best foot forward. That is as it should be. We want to offer professional, succinct information that will be helpful to listeners. The reality is that most of my guests are parents just like you. They are in the trenches with busy schedules, trying to keep up with practice routines, dealing with tired and cranky kids, moody teenagers, and doing the best they can. I hope you enjoy this quick look behind the curtain to hear real stories from Stephen and me. You can find links and other resources for this episode at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/341.

Thousands of paramilitary attacks have been carried out in NI since the Good Friday agreement. Often, they are attacked by appointment – people turn up to be shot. Sometimes children are even accompanied by their parents, drugged up to dull the pain. Youth worker Stephen Hughes is based in Divis in west Belfast, he is active in the pressure group Stop Attacks which works to end these attacks forever. He spoke to Ciaran Dunbar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beidh cruinniú ag an nGrúpa “A5 Enough is Enough” ar an Omáigh tráthnóna inniu.

On today's show, Damien hears from Philip Wilson and Stephen Hughes of Cavan ladies board and Paul Fitzpatrick discusses the fall-out from the ongoing dispute.

In this episode, Gordon Kerr, Head of European Research speaks with Stephen Hughes and Stacy Gross from the CMBS ratings team about the impact of the current rising interest rate environment on commercial real estate in Europe. We engage in a discussion about the potential impact of rates on commercial real estate loans, and commercial mortgage backed securities. Rate increases can have an impact on valuations and refinancings, impacting loan covenants and structures. Further reading on the topic can be found on kbra.com.

Stephen Hughes is Prevention Coordinator within the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), within the Office of Food Safety at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). After outbreaks and adverse incidents, he runs a systematic process to identify and implement public health interventions intended to help limit or prevent future outbreaks linked to certain FDA-regulated foods. Before coming to FDA, Stephen worked in a public health program in Virginia, in program areas that included food safety, indoor air quality, aquatic health, and general environmental health.    Dr. Jennifer McEntire is Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer at the International Fresh Produce Association. Prior to the merger of United Fresh and Produce Marketing Association, Jennifer was Vice President of Food Safety and Technology at United Fresh Produce Association. A food microbiologist by background, she has always worked in the Washington D.C., area, bringing a scientific perspective to food safety regulatory issues. She was previously Vice President of Science Operations at the Grocery Manufacturers Association. She has served as Vice President and Chief Science Officer at The Acheson Group and as the Senior Staff Scientist and Director of Science and Technology Projects at the Institute of Food Technologists. Jennifer earned a Ph.D. from Rutgers University as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Needs Fellow in food safety. She serves as an advisory board member of the Global Food Traceability Center, the technical committee of the Center for Produce Safety, and she is on the executive committee of the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Stephen and Jennifer [3:35] about: FDA's three main reasons—epidemiological, logistical, and relational—for taking a commodity-specific, collaborative approach to reducing foodborne illness outbreaks The key importance of prevention in mitigating food safety incidents, and how collaboration between FDA and industry enables food producers to help inform and adopt effective prevention strategies The types of conversations taking place between FDA, industry, academia, and public health partners throughout the development of prevention strategies The learnings from past foodborne illness outbreaks that are considered when creating prevention strategies and identifying future work areas to align cross-sector stakeholders The possibility of filling some of the gaps in the Produce Safety Rule with commodity-specific prevention strategies The challenges of conducting root-cause analysis in the produce sector, the benefits of getting industry to buy in to the practice, and how the conversation around root-cause analysis could be improved Why educating industry to be critical thinkers about produce safety (rather than which minimum requirements to fulfill) provides the greatest opportunity for improving outcomes FDA's intent to develop a prevention strategy for powdered infant formula in light of recent events, and how the agency is collaborating with stakeholders to identify other commodities that are deserving of prevention strategies. Resources FDA Releases Food Safety Prevention Strategies for Salmonellosis, Listeriosis from Mushrooms, Onions We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic music venues in the world. And yet it was also known for less-than-perfect acoustics in the main concert hall. The sound was considered thin and scattered. The problem has taken two years and 150 million Australian dollars to fix, involving 174 tonnes of steel in the roof space alone. Regina Botros joins a team of experts as they enter the final stages of re-tuning the building, ready for an opening night concert where everything has to sound just right. Presented by Regina Botros. Executive produced by Stephen Hughes for the BBC World Service.

On today's show, Stephen Hughes returns to share specific things budding jazz pianists can do to prepare to play piano in their school or church band. You can listen to the first part of our discussion at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/304.

Stephen Hughes, shares practical tips and strategies for that moment when your high school band director recruits you to play keyboard in the school jazz band. In part 1, we'll talk about being proactive, focusing on chords, and listening to Jazz Classics.

Composer Sally Beamish tells Anna Bailey why she decided to write a concerto about bees for the BBC Proms. She reveals that Hive was inspired by a ballet that she's collaborating on with her partner, the writer Peter Thomson, who shares her fascination with queen bees. Anna talks to Sally and Peter on a visit to a local beehive and then joins Sally during the first rehearsal with harpist Catrin Finch, who explains why the harp is perfect for capturing the sound of a beehive. Anna captures the buzz as the piece is rehearsed with the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, and finally, the hive of activity that is the world premiere at The Royal Albert Hall. Presented by Anna Bailey Executive produced by Stephen Hughes for the BBC World Service Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic courtesy of Sound Festival

In this episode, Gordon Kerr, Head of European Research speaks with Yee Cent Wong, Co-Head of Europe, Kali Sirugudi, Managing Director, European RMBS, Kilian Walsh, Managing Director, European ABS, Stephen Hughes, Director, European CMBS, and Gabriele Gramazio, Director, European Structured Credit about the recent annual Global ABS conference for the securitization market. With market concerns on the horizon, it wasn't all rosy on the beach in Barcelona. In this podcast we discuss insights that KBRA analysts have gleaned from their discussions with market participants. Further reading on the event can be found in the Daily Recaps in full on kbra.com.

The results of the 2022 World Beer Cup were announced earlier this month. This year's competition featured more than 10,000 entries from breweries across the globe. Oregon's breweries took home multiple awards. Portland-based StormBreaker Brewing won gold for its beer, Extra StormBreaker. Heater Allen Brewing in McMinnville won gold for its flagship beer, Pils. And ColdFire Brewing of Eugene took home a bronze for its Valley Mélange. Rob Lutz is the head brewer of StormBreaker Brewing. Lisa Allen is the head brewer and production manager of Heater Allen Brewing. Stephen Hughes is the head brewer of ColdFire Brewing. We hear more from them about the competition and their beers.

Testimony Of Stephen Hughes - 27th March 2022 by Lifeboat Fellowship

Stephen Hughes, NCTM is a professional pianist, online piano teaching specialist, and music technology trainer. His online teaching studio, Virtual Piano Studio, is a growing community of students & music teachers of all ages and skill levels, who take private instruction via Live Online Lessons. He teaches students in the U.S., China, UK, & Australia.  Stephen was teaching online long before it became a necessity in 2020. Today, he shares how parents can help their piano kids set up their home practice space for optimal online piano lessons.

The Saturday Manager - Episode 75 Antony De Luca is the manager of South Dulwich playing in the Bromley and South London Football League. He is also our host of The Saturday Manager. Each week Antony will bring you the trials and tribulations of being a manager in grassroots football. This week Antony is joined by grassroots referee and enthusiast Stephen Hughes. Podcast Sponsors: Down to Play, Grassroots Football (GRF), Sports King TV, Baldon Sports Youth, Skipper, Awards FC, Magpie Recruitment & NJPGD Charity XI Sponsors: NJPGD, Stop Bullying (Baldon Sports), Arithmetic Accountants, Black Eagle Athlete, Player Packs and RYG Sports Filming

Stephen Hughes was born in London and moved to Australia in 1997. Stephen lives in Brisbane and for many years has been a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at North Brisbane. Stephen has a PhD in Physics from King's College London and for over 15 years taught astrophysics at Queensland University of Technology. The October and November 2021 Christadelphian Magazine published a 2-part article written by Stephen, entitled, WHY I DON'T BELIEVE. Stephen joins wildernessconversations to discuss what he does not believe.

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My guest today is Steve Hughes, founder of Sunrise Strategic Partners. Sunrise Strategic Partners provides growth capital and expertise to emerging brands in the healthy, active and sustainable living space. Some of their investments include Cali'flour foods, Kodiak Cakes, and Maple Hill Creamery. We discuss the current SPAC market, the history of the natural foods movement, and transitioning from a digitally native brand to becoming an omnichannel brand. Here are the questions I ask him: What was your initial attraction to the food industry? Why did you decide to focus on natural / organic foods? How did you start Boulder Brands? Did a SPAC in 2005, Boulder Brands How do you view SPAC market today? Why did you want to start Strategic Sunrise your own private equity shop? Diligence process - What is brand authenticity to you? What is your sweet spot when it comes to sales? Has to be a big category How do you think about strategics? Is there a particular sector your not bullish on that other investors are bullish on? What's the current landscape for strategics? How has the tide shifted in the past few years? Where do you fall with profitability vs. growth? How do assess a company that is built for digital and hasn't gone into store yet? What were some of your learnings through COVID? What's one thing you would change about venture capital? What's one book that inspired you personally and one book that inspired you professionally?

The lack of representation on screen is a political issue on everybody's lips. I investigate how popular streaming platforms, Netflix and Disney+, portray scientists in terms of gender, race, sexuality, neurodivergency, and socio-economic background. Is representation of the scientist moving away from being presented as white, straight, and male? If not, why do big corporations like Netflix and Disney+ continue to present this image of scientists, and what can we do to improve representation as individuals? The research mentioned in the episode is available as a supplement to the podcast. Depending on your listening platform, you can download the pdf directly or from our website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/file/13005   Featuring Presenter: Chelsea K. Tripp She is profiled in “UCL Scholarship Stories” https://www.ucl.ac.uk/advancement/case-studies/2021/oct/scholarship-stories-how-deepmind-helped-chelsea-tripp-realise-her-potential She's also featured in our annual magazine, STS Alchemy 2021 https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/alchemy   Interviewees: 1. Dr Stephen Hughes, Lecturer (Teaching) in Public Engagement https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=SCLEM77 2. Dr Jean-Baptiste Gouyon, Associate Professor in Science Communication https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/gouyon 3. Gemma Milne, science broadcaster, writer, and journalist https://www.gemmamilne.co.uk 4. Jasmine Chakravarty featured in the break. WeAreSTS Host: Professor Joe Cain, Professor in History and Philosophy of Biology https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain   Music credits Music in the show's introduction and conclusion: “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   In the break we heard: Silly Intro by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4786-silly-intro License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Inside the episode, Chelsea uses this music: -Introductory and end music- “A happy smile on your face” by Music L Files -Suspense sound effect- “Under investigation” by Iconics Music Production and Composition -Clock sound effect- “Grandfather clock ticks” by Videvo -Applause- “Number 1 sound effect” by Soundjay.com   Production information Editing and post-production of the episode by Chelsea Tripp. Show editing and production by Professor Joe Cain.   Podcast information “WeAreSTS” is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, and to leave feedback about the show, visit us online: https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast STS Students and staff also can find on the website information about how to get involved with our programme. “WeAreSTS” producer is Professor Joe Cain Twitter: @stsucl #WeAreSTS

In this episode, Gordon Kerr, Head of European Research is joined by Killian Walsh, Kali Sirigudi, Stephen Hughes and Gabriele Gramazio to discuss the Outlook for European structured finance in 2022. Challenges are developing on the horizon for the market. Listen in as Gordon engages with his colleagues to outline how KBRA view the impact on the European securitisation market.

Challenges are developing on the horizon for the European securitisation market. In this episode, Gordon Kerr, Head of European Research at KBRA, is joined by Killian Walsh, Kali Sirigudi, Stephen Hughes, and Gabriele Gramazio to discuss the Outlook for European structured finance in 2022 and outline how KBRA views the impact on the sector.

As of November 2021, more than 46.4 million people in the UK have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the biggest mass-immunization programme the country has ever run. Most of us rushed to book our appointments as soon as we received a message, keen to protect ourselves from the virus. However, not everyone has been quite so confident in the vaccine. In this episode, Jasmine Chakravarty speaks to four UCL academics to learn more about vaccine hesitancy and the evolution of public messaging. She wants to know: what it is, which groups are hesitant and why, and how this hesitancy can best be approached Listen to leading researchers from the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) and other UCL departments who talk about hesitancy as a process and who try to better understand how engagement around this topic should work. Jasmine would like to thank her fantastic guests Professor Helen Bedford @HelenEBedford, Dr Stephen Hughes @stephenhues, Dr Katherine Woolf, and Professor Sarah Edwards. For more information on vaccine hesitancy visit: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/immunisation-vaccines/vaccine-hesitancy For more advice on how to talk to those who are hesitant, see: https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/08/16/1032001/how-to-talk-to-unvaccinated-people To read Dr Katherine Woolf's research paper ‘Dispel myths and build trust to combat vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minority health workers', follow the link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776221001575?via%3Dihub Find out more about vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minority groups in the UK: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-vaccines-f-%20idUSKBN2A925Q https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n513 To learn more about the ‘COVID-19 Wellbeing Study' with which Professor Sarah Edwards is involved, follow: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/1/e043418.long For more information about UCL's Master's in Science Communication (MSc) https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/msc We also mentioned our annual newsletter, STS Alchemy. For your free copy, visit:  https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/alchemy   Featuring Interviewer and episode creator: Jasmine Chakravarty (UCL 2021) Host: Professor Joe Cain, Professor in History and Philosophy of Biology   Music credits “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 “Sweeter Vermouth,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/4450-sweeter-vermouth License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Production information Jasmine edited and produced the main segments of this episode. The balance of editing and post-production by Professor Joe Cain.   Podcast information “WeAreSTS” is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, and to leave feedback about the show, visit us online: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast STS Students and staff also can find on the website information about how to get involved with our programme. WeAreSTS producer is Professor Joe Cain. Twitter: @stsucl #WeAreSTS

We chat with Stephen Hughes, a Mr. Appliance Franchise owner from Lexington, KY about business and all that jazz. Please, Please, Please forgive the audio and video this was recorded quite some time ago before the platform switch. Enjoy! https://linktr.ee/theappliancealliance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appliance_alliance/support

Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes has been in the Navy for 35 years, both on ships and on land. He is now the head of the Defense Intelligence Group. For those not familiar with military terms, Rear Admiral is equivalent to a Group Executive or Divisional Director.Managing in the military has many similarities to managing in any other industry and Stephen shares insights into how to keep the paths of communication open and what the building blocks of a high-performing team are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hands down, our best show yet. We have Stephen Hughes, Creative Genius from K Socialized Media on to discuss his path to where he is today and what he does to help companies all over the country with their Branding. Shoutouts to Any Given Break, and we even have an obscure reference to Bubbles and the Swayzie Express from Trailer Park Boys. This one is definitely top notch. 

As a PhD candidate at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Rakesh Sengupta researched early Indian cinema. His essay 'Writing from the Margins of Media: Screenwriting Practice and Discourse During the First Indian Talkies', published in the Dec 2018 issue of Bioscope [no. 9.2] won the Best Journal Article by Screenwriting Research Network and also received High Commendation for Screen's Annette Kuhn Debut Essay Prize. On today's episode, we talk about the way in which the lack of script archives dictated the methods of research, how the vocation of screenwriting propelled fantasies of self-improvement and socioeconomic ascendancy in the 1930s and 1940s and the way in which the study of early cinema has been revitalised in the contemporary context of OTT and web programming. We also have some lovely anecdotes about serendipitous discoveries of forgotten Indian cinema scripts in other corners of the world. Click here to access the Image+ Guide & view the material being discussed in the podcast: https://sites.google.com/view/artalaap-podcast-resources/episode-9. Credits: Producer: Tunak Teas Design & artwork: Mohini Mukherjee Marketing: Dipalie Mehta Musical arrangement: Jayant Parashar Images: Rakesh Sengupta Additional support: Kanishka Sharma, Amy Goldstone-Sharma, Raghav Sagar, Shalmoli Halder, Arunima Nair Audio courtesy: Vernouillet by Blue Dot Sessions [CC BY-NC 4.0] References: Ashish Rajadhyaksha, 'The Phalke Era: Conflict of Traditional Form and Modern Technology', The Journal of Arts and Ideas, 1987. Kaushik Bhaumik, 'The Emergence of the Bombay Film Industry, 1913-1936', D. Phil Diss., University of Oxford, 2001. Priya Jaikumar, 'Cinema at the End of Empire', Duke University Press, 2006. Debashree Mukherjee, 'Notes on a Scandal: Writing Women's Film History Against an Absent Archive', Bioscope: South Asian Screen Studies' [Vol. 4.1], pp. 9-30, Jan. 2013. Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City',Columbia University Press, 2020. 'Somewhere Between Human, Nonhuman and Woman: Shanta Apte's Theory of Exhaustion', Feminist Media Histories [Vol. 6.1], pp. 21- 51, 2020. Tom Gunning, 'The Cinema of Attractions', Amsterdam University Press, 2006. André Gaudreault and Phillipe Marion, 'The Cinema as a Model for the Genealogy of Media', Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Tecnologies [8.4], pp. 12-18, Dec. 2002. Ravi Vasudevan, 'The Melodramatic Public: Film Form and Spectatorship in Indian Cinema', Palgrave Macmillan US, 2010. Rachel Dwyer, 'Filming the Gods: Religion and Indian Cinema', Routledge, 2006. Rosie Thomas, 'Bombay Before Bollywood: Film City Fantasies', SUNY Press, 2015. Sudhir Mahadevan, 'A Very Old Machine: The Many Origins of the Cinema in India', SUNY Press, 2015. André Bazin, 'What Is Cinema?', trans. Hugh Gray, University of California Press, 1967. Stephen Hughes, 'The Production of the Past: Early Tamil Film History as a Living Archive', Bioscope: South Asian Screen Studies, pp. 71-80, June 2013. Ravikant, 'Words in Motion Pictures: A Social History of the Language of Hindi Cinema (c. 1931 till present)', Unpublished diss., University of Delhi, 2015. Henry Jenkins, 'Converge Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide', NYU Press, 2006. Virchand Dharamsey, 'Light of Asia: Indian Silent Cinema', 1912-1934, eds. Suresh Chabria, Paolo Cherchi Usai, Niyogi Books, 1994.

Days of rioting in Northern Ireland last month were blamed on anger over Brexit, but upon closer inspection, the issues run much deeper. A century ago, Ireland was split into an independent, Catholic-majority republic in the south, and a predominantly Protestant north, which stayed in the United Kingdom. A hard-won peace in 1998 stopped decades of conflict. But, Brexit has fueled debate over its future, after the UK left the European Union, and Ireland stayed. Of all the complexities involved in Brexit, Robin Mercer never thought it would stop him from importing flowers. “The same roses we brought in from England, we’ve now had to bring in from Ireland to top them up and they’re 20% dearer. ... Prices are going up.”Robin Mercer, Hillmount Garden Center, Belfast, Northern Ireland Alan and Robin Mercer run the Hillmount Garden Center in Northern Ireland.  Credit: Andrew Connelly/The World  Related: Concerns about an English border loom over Scottish elections“The same roses we brought in from England, we’ve now had to bring in from Ireland to top them up and they’re 20% dearer,” Mercer said.  “Prices are going up.”In the 80 years since Mercer’s grandfather founded the Hillmount Garden Center on the outskirts of Belfast, on Northern Ireland’s east coast, the business has never faced as many obstacles as it does now. The past year of lockdowns has seen a demand for plants and garden furniture outstrip supply, while staff have been furloughed. Now, complicated post-Brexit trading arrangements are acutely hitting the horticultural sector.Doing customs checks on Northern Ireland’s land border with EU-member Ireland was deemed politically sensitive and logistically challenging. The compromise, known as the Northern Ireland Protocol, keeps the North under EU trading regulations. Now, goods such as seeds and plants coming from mainland Britain are checked at Northern Irish ports, instead. The process adds layers of costly administrative burdens for small businesses like Hillmount.“All these garden centers, we’re all family businesses, we’re all working hard. We can’t afford to have staff just sitting in an office. It’s a ridiculous amount of paperwork.”As if that wasn’t enough, earlier this year, Mercer was told that some of his stock was on the Ever Given container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March. “It’s still stuck there. You couldn’t make it up! It’s been a nightmare year.”Related: Brexit undercuts Northern Ireland's peace pact Politics and ports  The port of Larne, where goods from mainland Britain are checked, has become a key flashpoint for protests.  Credit: Andrew Connelly/The World  The plight of Northern Irish garden centers may seem a trivial price to pay for delivering Brexit, but the protocol appears to be aggravating the region’s fragile political and constitutional order. It’s also causing disruptions at the port of Larne, north of Belfast, where goods from mainland Britain are now checked. Councilor Paul Reid, from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), stands under a sign reading “No Irish Sea Border” as a large ferry looms into port. “I asked for a book to come through Amazon, from another part of the UK, and it had to go through customs. This is ridiculous, we are still part of the UK.”Paul Reid, Democratic Unionist Party The port of Larne, where goods from mainland Britain are checked, has become a key flashpoint for protests.  Credit: Andrew Connelly/The World  “I asked for a book to come through Amazon, from another part of the UK, and it had to go through customs. This is ridiculous, we are still part of the UK.”The DUP are staunch advocates of keeping Northern Ireland in the UK. They share power with Sinn Fein, who campaign for a united Ireland. For Reid, any kind of border between the United Kingdom threatens Northern Ireland’s identity.“We are now between a rock and a hard place," said Reid. “Our prime minister did not honor the promise that we are as much British as any other part of the country.”The DUP were enthusiastically pro-Brexit, even though 55% of Northern Irish voters wanted to remain in Europe. They now feel betrayed by Boris Johnson, who in 2019 told an audience in Northern Ireland: “I want to make it absolutely clear that under no circumstances, under no circumstances whatever happens, will I allow the EU or anyone else to create any kind of division down the Irish Sea, or to attenuate our union.”Since customs checks began this year, the harbor has become a focal point for a series of provocations by people who see the protocol as a betrayal. One port worker was allegedly relocated after receiving threats. Protesters threw rocks at police. Graffiti appeared reading: “All port staff are targets.”Local councilor Danny Donnelly, from the opposition Alliance Party, helped to get it removed. “I think some people feel very strongly about the Northern Ireland Protocol. They feel it infringes on their identity, but Brexit has harmed the strength of the union, and the protocol is the result of Brexit. It is the reality of Brexit in Northern Ireland.”Councilor Danny Donnelly, Alliance Party“It’s disgusting that any workers are targeted, everybody should be safe going to work,” said Donnelly. “I think some people feel very strongly about the Northern Ireland Protocol, They feel it infringes on their identity, but Brexit has harmed the strength of the union, and the protocol is the result of Brexit. It is the reality of Brexit in Northern Ireland.”Renewed violenceIn late March, the worst street violence in several years saw 12 days of rioting spread across several towns and cities in Northern Ireland. About 90 police officers were injured and nearly 20 people were arrested after youth, as young as 13, set cars alight and threw petrol bombs and stones at police. Some commentators blamed the protocol. But were young people really motivated by a complex, international trade agreement? In Belfast, the unrest occurred largely in working-class Protestant areas loyal to the United Kingdom. In areas like Shankill Road, where Mary McDermott works as senior psychotherapist at Compass Counseling, communities are effectively segregated and dare not stray into each other’s patch.“From a very young age, you have to be careful because your name or what football shirt you’re wearing can signal whether you’re a Catholic or a Protestant."Mary McDermott, senior psychotherapist, Compass Counseling“From a very young age, you have to be careful because your name or what football shirt you’re wearing can signal whether you’re a Catholic or a Protestant,” said McDermott. One of the so-called "peace walls" that divide Protestant and Catholic areas of west Belfast.  Credit: Andrew Connelly/The World  Mandy McDermott is senior psychotherapist at Compass Counseling, on the predominantly Protestant Shankill Road area of west Belfast.   Credit: Andrew Connelly/The World  Northern Ireland is technically a post-conflict society. McDermott said that sectarianism, combined with intergenerational trauma, poverty and drug and alcohol abuse, creates fertile grounds for clashes. She also hinted at shadowy forces provoking youth to riot.“The lockdowns and restrictions of last year have created a lot of frustration among young males with pent-up energy. But certain elements within certain communities were aware that something was about to happen.”Miles of walls and fences still separate Catholic and Protestant communities, some up to 43-feet-high and linked by gates, which are locked at night. Related: Northern Ireland still divided by peace walls 20 years after conflict Just a few hundred yards from Shankill Road, the Union Jack flags suddenly become Irish tricolors. The vivid murals of balaclava-clad, gun-toting paramilitaries switch from Loyalist to Republican. In this stark atmosphere, criminal gangs with political connections can stir up tension at a moment’s notice, said Stephen Hughes, senior youth worker at St. Peter's Immaculata Youth Center. “Those kids were bullied, threatened and bribed. We have stories of kids getting bags of drugs if they threw petrol bombs. These gangs are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They are organizations who dress themselves up as political warriors or paramilitaries but they are involved in extortion, drugs, counterfeiting and it’s all ego, money, power and control.”Hughes’ staff were on the frontline when the riots erupted, trying to stop young people from getting sucked into the violence and help them find common ground. Related: Northern Ireland's police reform efforts hold lessons for the US“They realize that the other kid on the other side of that wall is so alike to them, it’s unbelievable. Yes, they may have a constitutional difference and a faith difference, but it’s not enough to keep them divided.”Stephen Hughes, senior youth worker, St. Peter's Immaculata Youth Center “They realize that the other kid on the other side of that wall is so alike to them, it’s unbelievable. Yes, they may have a constitutional difference and a faith difference, but it’s not enough to keep them divided.”Hughes thinks that Brexit is not the cause of the unrest, but it heightens preexisting tensions. Recent polling and demographic shifts suggest that a referendum on Irish reunification could well be likely in a decade or two.“If you speak to our kids, they will tell you: ‘We want something different. We don’t want your walls. We don’t want your hate.’ But what we’re seeing now with this Brexit debacle is that it’s being weaponized and used to divide our community. And trust me, there’s no benefit in dividing us.The consequences can be quite scary actually.”

Stephen is a very good friend of mine and we have been on a journey together as we have shifted from being full time musicians to more of entrepreneurs. Stephen talks about some of his projects, like innovating a practice keyboard banner, and starting a music school. I have had a lot of fun working with Stephen in the past and am excited to see how his career as a creative person progresses! I think it is very valuable to have a few different streams of income especially when the landscape for creatives is always changing. Hope you enjoy this episode! Check out Stephens projects on Facebook Real Estate: https://www.facebook.com/stephenhughesrealtor Music School: https://www.facebook.com/stephenlhughesdrumsandpercussion

Trip Week!! We're taking a road trip to record the interview, with a trip down Memory Lane, and then the guys totally trip when their guest has a special surprise guest call into the show! This week the guys head to an undisclosed location on Cape Breton Island to reconnect with YTV Achievement Award winner, Bassist for the amazingly talented and high-energy act from "The Scene" named SOUP, and now a music producer and host of his very own show called Irrational Times, streamed live all over the world... Stephen Hughes!!As always, the guys find out where Stephen came from, how the band we all know and love called SOUP was formed, what happened after the ride was over and what they're doing now! This was also a bit of a different show because Jeph and Mike were also the guests on Stephen's show at the same time the interview was going on #PodcastInception!!Check out the links below to see the videos we talk about as well as links to find Stephen's show on dLive and YouTube!Irrational Times: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXiyAEZrqhoy8QUMXH8e4g Interview Times (This Episode on his YouTube channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcD3CWzWWxoYAA Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6oV6ibRg_YSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamsessions)

Stephen Hughes was born in London moved to Australia in 1997. He has a PhD in Physics from King's College London and for some years now has taught physics and maths at the University of Queensland. Stephen lives in Brisbane and for many years has been a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at North Brisbane. Stephen joins wilderness conversations and shares his insights into the extraordinary things we have discovered about the moon in the last few decades.

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Más de la mitad de las 6.000 lenguas del planeta están en riesgo de desaparecer. ¿Quieres saber por qué es importante que no desaparezcan?Imagina encontrar al último hablante de la lengua mamuju en una boda en Nueva York, recuperar el lenguaje de una tribu del Amazonas gracias al loro que sobrevivió a su desaparición o registrar las últimas palabras de una lengua india de Nuevo México charlando con la última hablante viva. Cada día, lingüistas de todo el mundo luchan a contrarreloj para salvar centenares de lenguas de las que apenas quedan unos pocos hablantes. La UNESCO advierte de que más de la mitad de las 6.000 lenguas que se hablan en el planeta están en riesgo de desaparecer. ¿Quieres saber por qué es importante que no desaparezcan? Pues abre bien las orejas :)Agradecimientos: Eugenio Daria y al cabildo de La Gomera por el silbo; a Daniel Kaufman, la Endangered Language Alliance y Wikitongues por sus grabaciones; a Fernando Nava, Blanca y Miguel Gotor por sus testimonios; a Douglas, Marco, Vanderlei y Neiva por las cuñas en portugués y tupi; a Celine, Ray Jaén, Ana González y Stephen Hughes por las voces. Y, por supuesto, ¡a Alexander von Humboldt por sus palabras!

¿Quieres saber de primera mano en qué consiste la investigación farmacéutica?En este capítulo nos disponemos a recorrer, desde cero, todos los pasos que se necesitan para descubrir un nuevo medicamento. Entraremos en docenas de laboratorios y conoceremos de primera mano en qué consiste la investigación farmacéutica.Agradecimientos: Javier Burgos (FIBAO), Juan Diego Unciti (Nanogetic), Manuel Bioque, José Marqués, Pedro Torres y José Riquelme de la fundación AVITE. Voces: Ana y Rosalía, Murielle Lo, José María del Río y Stephen Hughes, Ana González y David Martínez.

¿Qué se siente durante un eclipse de sol?El pasado 21 de agosto de 2017 tuvo lugar uno de los eclipses totales de Sol más seguidos de la historia. Millones de personas pudieron contemplar aquel apasionante momento y desde Catástrofe Ultravioleta no quisimos quedarnos atrás. Aprovecharemos este eclipse para conocer infinidad de curiosidades sobre nuestra estrella y descubrir qué fenómenos ocurren durante los mágicos minutos en los que el Sol queda oculto tras la Luna. Un viaje que nos llevará desde los descubrimientos de Galileo hasta las futuras misiones espaciales.Agradecimientos: Carolina Jiménez (OKinfografia), José Miguel Viñas (Divulgameteo), Miquel Serra-Ricart (IAC), Expedición Sheilos, GOAT (Grupo de Observadores Astronómicos de Tenerife), Alejandra Godell, Héctor Socas (IAC), José Carlos del Toro Iniesta (IAA) | Voces: Lucía Perlado, Pepe Cervera, Los Tres Chanchitos, Celine, Jose María del Río, Stephen Hughes y la familia Cuéllar.

¿Por qué a nuestro cerebro le gustan determinados sonidos y le desagradan otros?En este último capítulo de la segunda temporada nos proponemos descubrir las razones por las que a nuestro cerebro le gustan determinados sonidos y le desagradan otros. ¿Todos encontramos armónicos los mismos sonidos o existen diferencias culturales repartidas por todo el mundo? Os invitamos a una experiencia sonora donde viajaremos de la mano de la armonía y la disonancia para conocer los mecanismos por los que nuestra mente disfruta o rechaza sonidos.Agradecimientos: Almudena M. Castro, Iñaki Úcar, Lucas Sánchez, Luis Delgado y su museo de instrumentos en Urueña, Ray Jaén, Lucía Perlado, Don Rogelio J, Jose María del Río, Stephen Hughes y la familia Cuéllar.

Más de la mitad de las 6.000 lenguas del planeta están en riesgo de desaparecer. ¿Quieres saber por qué es importante que no desaparezcan?Imagina encontrar al último hablante de la lengua mamuju en una boda en Nueva York, recuperar el lenguaje de una tribu del Amazonas gracias al loro que sobrevivió a su desaparición o registrar las últimas palabras de una lengua india de Nuevo México charlando con la última hablante viva. Cada día, lingüistas de todo el mundo luchan a contrarreloj para salvar centenares de lenguas de las que apenas quedan unos pocos hablantes. La UNESCO advierte de que más de la mitad de las 6.000 lenguas que se hablan en el planeta están en riesgo de desaparecer. ¿Quieres saber por qué es importante que no desaparezcan? Pues abre bien las orejas :)Agradecimientos:  Eugenio Daria y al cabildo de La Gomera por el silbo; a Daniel Kaufman, la Endangered Language Alliance y Wikitongues por sus grabaciones; a Fernando Nava, Blanca y Miguel Gotor por sus testimonios; a Douglas, Marco, Vanderlei y Neiva por las cuñas en portugués y tupi;  a Celine, Ray Jaén, Ana González y Stephen Hughes por las voces. Y, por supuesto, ¡a Alexander von Humboldt por sus palabras!

¿Quieres saber de primera mano en qué consiste la investigación farmacéutica?En este capítulo nos disponemos a recorrer, desde cero, todos los pasos que se necesitan para descubrir un nuevo medicamento. Entraremos en docenas de laboratorios y conoceremos de primera mano en qué consiste la investigación farmacéutica.Agradecimientos: Javier Burgos (FIBAO), Juan Diego Unciti (Nanogetic), Manuel Bioque, José Marqués, Pedro Torres y José Riquelme de la fundación AVITE. Voces: Ana y Rosalía, Murielle Lo, José María del Río y Stephen Hughes, Ana González y David Martínez.

¿Qué se siente durante un eclipse de sol?El pasado 21 de agosto de 2017 tuvo lugar uno de los eclipses totales de Sol más seguidos de la historia. Millones de personas pudieron contemplar aquel apasionante momento y desde Catástrofe Ultravioleta no quisimos quedarnos atrás. Aprovecharemos este eclipse para conocer infinidad de curiosidades sobre nuestra estrella y descubrir qué fenómenos ocurren durante los mágicos minutos en los que el Sol queda oculto tras la Luna. Un viaje que nos llevará desde los descubrimientos de Galileo hasta las futuras misiones espaciales.Agradecimientos: Carolina Jiménez (OKinfografia), José Miguel Viñas (Divulgameteo), Miquel Serra-Ricart (IAC), Expedición Sheilos, GOAT (Grupo de Observadores Astronómicos de Tenerife), Alejandra Godell, Héctor Socas (IAC), José Carlos del Toro Iniesta (IAA) | Voces: Lucía Perlado, Pepe Cervera, Los Tres Chanchitos, Celine, Jose María del Río, Stephen Hughes y la familia Cuéllar.

¿Por qué a nuestro cerebro le gustan determinados sonidos y le desagradan otros?En este último capítulo de la segunda temporada nos proponemos descubrir las razones por las que a nuestro cerebro le gustan determinados sonidos y le desagradan otros. ¿Todos encontramos armónicos los mismos sonidos o existen diferencias culturales repartidas por todo el mundo? Os invitamos a una experiencia sonora donde viajaremos de la mano de la armonía y la disonancia para conocer los mecanismos por los que nuestra mente disfruta o rechaza sonidos.Agradecimientos: Almudena M. Castro, Iñaki Úcar, Lucas Sánchez, Luis Delgado y su museo de instrumentos en Urueña, Ray Jaén, Lucía Perlado, Don Rogelio J, Jose María del Río, Stephen Hughes y la familia Cuéllar.

Joining Tom Jackson to discuss the postcards from their pasts are postcard collector and author of Paper Jewels: Postcards From The Raj, OMAR KHAN and anthropologist at SOAS, STEPHEN HUGHES. In this episode we explore the early days of Indian postcards, the connection between postcards and early cinema, postcards as personal legacy and why the postman was sometimes obliged to read the postcards he delivers. Wish you were here? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vincent and Dickson travel to the 44th Retrovirus meeting at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories, where they speak with John Coffin, Stephen Hughes, Ya-Chi Ho, and Matt Takata about the meeting and their work on HIV-1. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier Guests: John Coffin, Stephen Hughes, Ya-Chi Ho, and Matt Takata Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Cold Spring Harbor Retrovirus Meeting 2018 Retroviruses and cranberries (TWiV 320) Identical proviruses in HIV-1 reservoir (PLoS Path) Measuring HIV-1 latency (PNAS) CG dinucleotide suppression is host defense (Nature) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv

I had the good fortune to talk with Dr. Stephen Hughes from the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, SOAS, University of London. He and Emily Stevenson curated an exhibit of postcards in an exhibit titled, From Madras to Bangalore: Picture Postcards as Urban History of Colonial India. Here's what the exhibit is: This exhibition covers a selection of picture postcards from the Indian cities of Chennai and Bengaluru between 1900 and the 1930s; then known as Madras and Bangalore. They were the two most important colonial cities in British south India.  By pairing these together, this exhibition tells a tale of how these two cities, although separated by 215 miles, were linked through a set of common representational and material practices. The exhibit explores how postcard practices imagined, figured and performed a colonial encounter by depicting cities’ monuments, street, people and places. In the early decades of the 20th century, postcards were at the height of their popularity.  They were an innovative and affordable form of communicating.  It has been estimated that in Britain alone approximately six billion postcards passed through the postal system between 1902 and 1910. You can follow the exhibit on Instagram: soaspostcard The exhibit is open until September 23, 2018, Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am to 5:00 PM, Thursdays late opening till 8pm. *** Music in the episode is Japanese Prog by Rushus and is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. Get The Postcardist Podcast for free: Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | TuneIn

Key Links Get your official Counting Countries apparel Listen with Spotify We’re on Amazon Alexa --------------------------------------- On today’s episode, I welcome Stephen Hughes to Counting Countries.  Steve and I met on the road during a visit to Iran, where we are both not allowed independent travel.  I enjoyed our time together since Steve is not shy about sharing his opinions, and I knew he would be a good fit for the podcast.   And this episode was a long time in the coming.  We met in 2016 and recorded an episode in 2017. Unfortunately, the file was corrupted and never published.  It took many months to reschedule and was finally recorded for a second time in the summer of 2018. This recording was of really, really poor quality.  I was going to have to schedule a third interview. But Counting Countries is not a one-man operation. My producer/editor is Evo Terra, the author of Podcasting for Dummies, was called in for emergency help.  While this podcast is not the best in audio quality, Evo was able to resurrect this interview from the grave and make it listenable. For those who have any questions on podcasting, feel free to reach out to Evo and his company Simpler Media on Facebook or the web.         Back to Steve, who became interested in travel with his interest in maps, flags, and the game of Risk as a kid.  He lived an unconventional life, quitting school at 16 and working at a bank. He hit the road with a friend for three years in a camper called the HammerMobile as they toured Europe at just 18.   Steve shares with us falling off a three story building in Mexico, being bit by a scorpion, and almost being lost at sea.  And he tells us why he was refused entry at the Canada/US border. He is considered a threat to national security.             I encourage you to subscribe wherever you listen, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and of course if you like the program, feel free write a review like hoosiergrad02 did.  “One of the best travel podcasts out there.  Motivates me to travel more and to places I would have never discovered before”.  Thanks Hoosier grad! Thanks for sharing this great feedback. Remember go to Amazon to pick up your Counting Countries T-shirt, just like Guiness World Record holder, Maurizio Giuliano recently did. Besides hosting this podcast, I also wear a couple of other hats in the world of travel.  I have produced and been featured in two full-length, adventure travel films; Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia.  In both films, I am piloting a rickshaw for days on end in both India and Cambodia. It is amazing and authentic way to see the country and meet a lot of people.  So, I made films documenting the adventure which are available on iTunes and Amazon or simply go to www.hittheroadmovie.com.  And before our conversation with Steve, I will be speaking with Julian Carnal the founder of Large Minority who organizes the rally in Cambodia.      For this episode, you might want to have the kids in another room due to some salty language.  But for now, here’s my conversation with Stephen who was in the UK while I was in Boston, home of the New England Patriots. Please listen in and enjoy.    More about Stephen Hughes:   Born in: Chatham UK Passports from: 2 British passports for convenience Favorite travel book: Flashman paper series; an historical travel about and lothario and a cad!! Favorite travel film: Favourite travel film; Road trips across USA stand out. Duel - Steven Spielberg’s first film I think and also My Little Sunshine as they travel to the beauty pageant! Favorite travel app: Don’t really use apps or travel websites but it’s now our Facebook page and before it was Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree Must carry:  5 books as I read voraciously when traveling Favorite food: I normally search out the spicy food but also the local traditional food wherever I am       Favorite drink:  Water of course but only until 4pm when it turns to booze of any type.   Favorite Airline: I always use the local airlines of flying internally and don’t really have a favourite long haul but if had to choose one; would probably be one of the Arab ones!

Extraordinary Tales Movie Review Matt and Steve discuss an animated anthology of five tales adapted from Edgar Allan Poe’s stories. This film is available on Netflix as of this recording and we urge you too watch for all the wonderful visuals.   Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome, then we talk a little about the film and last we break down “Extraordinary Tales” stories. 18:28 What we watched: Matt watched “Soft Matter” at his Windy City Horrorama. Steve watched and hated a documentary (anti-adderall propaganda film more like it) called “Take your Pills”. It’s also available on Netflix if you’re interested. 29:16 What’s Next?!? Next we will be watching “FernGully: The Last Rainforest”.   Extraordinary Tales Film Details Released on October 23, 2015 in the US and had a budget of 2 million Euros. Directed by Raul Garcia (Known for animating the Genie in Disney’s Aladdon) Based on Stories by Edgar Allan Poe   Stories include “The Fall of the House of Usher” narrated by Christopher Lee. “The Tell-Tale Heart” narrated by Bela Lugosi. “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar” narrated by Julian Sands. “The Pit and the Pendulum” narrated by Guillermo del Toro. “The Masque of the Red Death” with a voice appearance by Roger Corman as Prince Prospero. The wrap around story had Stephen Hughes voicing the Crow and Cornelia Funke voicing Death.          

National Asthma Council Australia Director and pharmacist, Stephen Hughes joins us in this episode to discuss pharmaceuticals for respiratory disease

National Asthma Council Australia Director and pharmacist, Stephen Hughes joins us in this episode to discuss pharmaceuticals for respiratory disease

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The Kickstarter for Frozen Skies, a dieselpunk setting by Stephen Hughes of Utherwald Press is going live on October 2nd.  We invited him on the Podcast to find out more about his project. Stephen's blog Frozen Skies Facebook Group Stephen's Patreon Page Be sure to stay in contact with us- thewilddie@gmail.com, twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Google+ and at the Nerds-International Google+ Community also help support the show and get early access to the podcast through our Patreon! © The Wild Die is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pinnacle Entertainment Group or Official Pinnacle Licensees. Any of the products mentioned on our show or appear on our website are the property and copyright of their respected owners. All Music and Art Work is used with Permission of Pinnacle Entertainment Group . All items are used under fair use and educational and review purposes, All other Items are the Intellectual Property of The Wild Die Copyright 2015-2017 . All rights reserved.

Stephen Hughes-Landers is a Calisthenics Athlete, Judge and Coach from the UK. Stephen is a member of the Barstarzz, he is the founder of the Calisthenics UK cerification programs and is on the board for the WSWCF Calisthenics Federation   In this episode we talk about how Stephen got involved with the Barstarzz, building his local community through street workout, the difference between being a great athlete and a great coach and how to become a better coach, the future of the culture of street workout and calisthenics, Stephen's thoughts on the different formants of competitions within Street Workout, the "Tricks vs Reps" argument, Veganism and more!   To find details of the Calisthenics UK certification courses, visit the website at - https://www.calisthenicscertifications.com/    If you want to find out more about what Stephen does you can find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SHL145/ or you can follow him on Instagram at @shl145   Find Shane on Facebook - www.facebook.com/shanegodliman   Follow Shane on Instagram - @shanegodlimanpole   Follow The Show on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshanegodlimanshow   Email Shane - shanegodlimanshow@gmail.com   Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review!   https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2

James’s father’s dying wish was for his ashes to be disposed of on the 18th hole of a fancy private golf course. That was 16 years ago. In this episode, James, Jonathan, and their friend Howard attempt a golf heist to get into the club and set things right. Our Sponsors Blue Apron - Check out this week’s menu and get your first 3 meals free by going to blueapron.com/heavyweight Mailchimp – More than 12 million people use MailChimp to connect with their customers, market their products, and grow their businesses every day. Talkspace - Visit talkspace.com/heavy or download the app and use promo code “HEAVY” to receive $30 off your first month Wealthsimple – Investing made easy. Get your first $10,000 managed for free. Credits Heavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein. This episode was also produced by Chris Neary and Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Wendy Dorr. Editing by Alex Blumberg and Jorge Just. Special thanks to Emily Condon, Stevie Lane, Derek Hurst, Stephen Hughes, and Jackie Cohen. The show was mixed by Haley Shaw.  Music for this episode by Christine Fellows, with additional music by Paul De Jong, Blue Dot Sessions, Benny Reid,  Caspar Babypants, and Hew Time. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

Today I am chatting with Stephen Hughes from AFEX - Associated Foreign Exchange, about a crucial step for an intentional investors buying U.S. real estate; How do investors get their money into the U.S. to close quickly? Stephen has all the answers and is a wealth of knowledge navigating the foreign exchange markets. For more show notes, and links, go to my website: http://www.rsnpropertygroup.com/#!podcast/c13ij Happy Investing!

Nacho Monreal, James Olley, Stephen Hughes and Adrian Clarke join host Russell Hargreaves on the new Arsenal Weekly podcast to discuss the latest news at the club. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Hughes, PhD, of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Renewable Product Technology Research Unit, in Peoria, IL, talks about his team’s groundbreaking achievements. To view article, click here.

Per Mertesacker, Stephen Hughes and Adrian Clarke join host Russell Hargreaves on the new Arsenal Weekly podcast to reflect on the win against Everton and discuss the latest news at the club. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Stephen Hughes from Queensland University of Technology talks to us about the inaccurate definition of the word siphon in many dictionaries, 9 year old MCSE holder Marko Calasan joins us from Macedonia, Kate Carruthers gives her side of the dispute over the geekgirl trademark, Google's open source codec that could rival H.264, Skype on Panasonic televisions, Facebook identifies the hacker Kirlos, Amazon's next generation Kindle, a new ebook store for Australia, Firefox possibly heading for a steady decline in popularity, mistakes that Linux newbies make.