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Send us a textThis episode we sit down with Dr. Akhavan, Physician Scientist at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, to dive deep into the promising world of CAR T-cell therapy. Dr. Akhavan breaks down how this innovative treatment is being applied in the brain cancer space, what patients and families need to understand about its potential and limitations, and why quality of life remains a critical part of the conversation. Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis or seeking new hope in treatment options, this episode is packed with valuable insight, empathy, and education.Support the showRare Enough is a podcast powered by Head for the Cure, sharing real stories of resilience, hope, and community from those facing brain tumors and the people who walk beside them. Subscribe, listen, and share, because every story matters, and no one should face brain cancer alone. Follow on Instagram @RareEnoughPodcast Learn more at BrainsfortheCure.org

In this episode of Bench to Bedside, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, sits down with Dr. David Akhavan, a physician-scientist pioneering cell therapy research for brain cancer. Dr. Akhavan discusses the revolutionary potential of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in treating cancers like glioblastoma, the complexities involved and the innovative approaches his team is employing, such as smarter engineered T-cells and nanoparticles. Highlighting the collaboration within KU Cancer Center, Dr. Akhavan also shares personal insights into his motivation and the future of cancer treatment. Do you have questions about cancer? Call our Bench to Bedside Hotline at (913) 588-3880 or email us at benchtobedside@kumc.edu, and your comment or question may be shared on an upcoming episode! If you appreciated this episode, please share, rate, subscribe and leave a review. To ensure you get our latest updates, For the latest updates, follow us on the social media channel of your choice by searching for KU Cancer Center. Links from this Episode: Learn more about cell therapy at KU Cancer Center Learn more about brain cancer Read more about Dr. Akhavan's work on the KU Cancer Center blog, “Exploring Immunotherapy Treatments to Treat Brain Cancer” Learn about Head for the Cure Read how physician-scientists at KU Cancer Center bridge the gap between the laboratory and the clinic  

Today's Guest Dr. Akavan is a native of Los Angeles, has traveled to Granada in New York and Texas to complete his medical training. He completed a chief residency year in internal medicine at the University of Texas at Houston, and was a chief fellow at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he currently practices as a pulmonary and critical care physician. Dr. Akavan spends half of his time in the ICU and the other half doing palm consults and doing some clinic. Dr. Akavan has a special interest in sarcoidosis and is the medical director of the Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Program. Since joining Cedars-Sinai, he has helped build a strong, structured, multi-disciplinary sarcoidosis program. And I wanna say one more thing before I introduce him is that his comments are his own. And do not represent Cedars-Sinai. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions MedPrepTGo Step 2 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that only 3% of children in low income countries have access to surgery, while 85% of children in high income countries like the US have access? This means that easily treatable conditions like appendicitis or long bone fractures could result in death or lifelong disability for children in low and middle income countries. On the bright side, there are organizations like World Pediatric Project that are working to provide access to specialty medical care for children in Latin America and the Caribbean.The episode features an interview with Vafa Akhavan, the CEO of World Pediatric Project, a nonprofit organization that provides access to specialty medical care for children in Latin America and the Caribbean. The conversation covers Vafa's background and career path, as well as the mission and unique model of World Pediatric Project. Vafa emphasizes the importance of access to healthcare for children in low and middle income countries and discusses the extreme cases that World Pediatric Project focuses on. This organization has amazingly developed a network of pediatricians, hospitals, and donors over the past 20 years, which allows them to care for children around the world.Check out the shownotes to learn more!Takeaways: Access to surgery for children in low-income countries is critically low, at only 3%. The World Pediatric Project aims to provide specialized medical care for underserved children. Unique surgical cases require tailored approaches, as each child's needs significantly differ. Building partnerships with local healthcare providers enhances the capacity of pediatric care systems. Children represent 30% of the population and are essential for a better future. The ripple effects of surgery can transform not only a child's life but entire communities. ______Support the Podcast: Click here to send in a one-time or monthly donationSubmit a Question: Click here to send in a question!Join the Podcast Mailing list: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-listMake sure to follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!Email me at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com______Thank you to our partners at CHIMUK: A sustainable and ethical handmade fashion brand transforming women's lives through knitting. Purchase one of a kind, high quality baby alpaca, and cotton handmade scarves, hats, and more! Each product comes with a special QR code linking you to a photo/bio of the artisan who handmade your product! Click here to see the impact you can make by shopping with Chimuk. >>Use the code GHP10 for 10% off at checkout!

Imagine that it's afternoon, and you are pulled over by a police officer because a tail light is out, which you didn't realize. He is pleasant when he comes to the door and you think you're going to be given a warning. Then he stops and frowns. He asks you to get out of the car and has you perform a field sobriety test. You submit to a breathalyzer and find yourself in the back of the police car being arrested for a DWI because of an elevated blood alcohol concentration. The problem is, you haven't had any alcohol to drink today. Or yesterday for that matter. Listen this week as Lynne describes a rare medical condition that wreaks legal havoc on the affected person's life.  Advocacy at: www.autobrewery.org Special note: Dr. Helen Shui is truly a doctor, but is working under a pseudonym for privacy reasons. Dr. Lynne Kramer is using her real name.  Music by Helen Shui and Caplixo. Cover art by Lynne Kramer.  Sources: Auto-Brewery Syndrome: A schematic for Diagnosis and Appropriate Treatment by Fahad Malik, Prasanna Wickremesinghe, and Atif Saleem Auto-brewery syndrome: Everything you need to know by Jamie Eske A Case Study of Gut Fermentation Syndrome (Auto Brewery) with Saccharomyces cerevisiae as the Causative Organism by Barbara Cordell & Justin McCarthy Drunk Without Drinking: A Case of Auto-brewery Syndrome by Bobak J. Akhavan, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, and Eric J. Thomas Understanding Auto-Brewery Syndrome in 2023: A Clinical and Comprehensive Review of a Rare Medical Condition by Jananthan Paramsothy, Sai Dheeraj Gutlapalli, Vijay Durga Pradeep Ganipineni, Ikpechukwu J Okoris, Derek Ugwendum, GianPaolo Piccione, James Ducey, Gnama Kouyate, Arnold Onana, Louis Emmer, Vaithilingam Arulthasan, Philip Otterbeck, & Jay Nfonoyim Fatty Liver Disease Caused by High-Alcohol-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae by Jing Yuan, et al.  Alcoholic Liver Disease by Roshan Patel & Matthew Mueller. Fecal Transplant, no byline Rupture of the Stomach of an African Child by RG Ladkin & JNP Davies Man details symptoms of auto-brewery syndrome, where his body makes alcohol by Maghan HJolohan Drunk without drinking: local doctor and patients detail life with Auto-Brewery Syndrome by Kristin Thorne Auto-Brewery Syndrome: Apparently, You Can Make Beer In Your Gut by Michaeleen Doucleff The man who gets drunk on chips by Helen Thomson Woman claims her body brews alcohol, has DUI charge dismissed by Sandee LaMotte Please contact us with questions/concerns/comments at defunctdoctorspodcast@gmail.com. @defunctdoctorspodcast on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), Threads, YouTube, and TikTok  Follow Lynne on Instagram @lynnedoodles555

Today's episode features Dr. Tara Akhavan, Global Innovation and Ecosystems Director at Forvia. Dr. Akhavan is an award-winning technology entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in leadership and product strategy. She is the Founder, President & CEO of Faurecia, a groundbreaking company in the field of Perceptual Display/Image Processing for both consumer and automotive markets. Faurecia Irystec was acquired by Faurecia (Forvia) in 2020, where Tara now serves as the Global Innovation & Ecosystems Director, overseeing startups internally and externally, as well as leading the central Innovation team. She holds a Ph.D. in Image Processing and Computer Vision and actively contributes to industry committees such as CIE and SID. In our conversation, Dr. Akhavan unveils the fascinating journey from her Vienna PhD to pioneering human-centric mobility, teasing exclusive details about Forvia's CES 2024 presence and sharing insights on the impactful intersection of Emotion AI and innovative automotive technologies. Links of interest:[Watch] Tara's TED Talk: Technology Followers or Leaders? | TEDxMontrealWomen -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFnNCuylXR4[News] Consumer Electronics Show : 4 FORVIA technologies win CES 2024 innovation awards: https://www.forvia.com/newsroom/consumer-electronics-show-4-forvia-technologies-win-ces-2024-innovation-awards[News] Smart Eye Announces Innovative Emotion Generative AI Capability and Key Partnerships at CES 2024: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240104295374/en/Smart-Eye-Announces-Innovative-Emotion-Generative-AI-Capability-and-Key-Partnerships-at-CES-2024 [More News] FORVIA and Smart Eye join forces on groundbreaking emotion AI demo at CES 2024: https://www.faurecia.com/en/newsroom/forvia-and-smart-eye-join-forces-groundbreaking-emotion-ai-demo-ces-2024 [Learn More] About Forvia: https://www.forvia.com/[About] Facial Expression Analysis Emotion AI: https://smarteye.se/technology/emotion-ai-facial-expression-analysis/ 

December 6, 2023 ~ Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering at the University of Michigan, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about their new ability to detect small pieces of debris in space.

This week we are discussing chemistry, the defence industry and things that go BANG! To provide an insight into this area is Professor Jackie Akhavan – Head of the Centre for Defence Chemistry at Cranfield University, and an expert is explosives chemistry.

Exit planning is an essential part of an ongoing business strategy, and not being prepared with anticipation could prevent you from obtaining the highest value for your company.  Get the best advice from CEOs who have sold! Hear from Ken Neeld (Delphi Display Systems), Tara Akhavan (Faurecia IRYStec), and Betina Nygaard (ScanMarket). The moderator is Daniel Rudich, Senior Vice President, Corum Group. This was recorded during our May 2023 GXS conference. For more content, check out WFS.com.

Matt has been forging their own path in esports for over 7 years now, mostly from a General Manager side of things. From managing players to assisting with visas to supporting leadership and diving into analytics, he has gained experience at Envy Gaming, UCI Esports, Misfits Gaming Group, Flyquest, and Cloud9. He is passionate about organizational strategy and intends to further put his stamp on the industry in the coming years as he wraps up his MBA in 2023. Please note that this previously unreleased episode was originally recorded on February 25, 2021.

Jon Jordan talks to Magic Eden's chief gaming officer Chris Akhavan about his journey into blockchain gaming and how he hopes Magic Eden will accelerate market adoption.

In this episode, Damineh Akhavan takes us through her life as an aerospace engineer and a human rights activist protesting weekly for women's rights in Iran. From the streets of Iran to the heart of Downtown Vancouver, activists like Akhavan are standing up to bring awareness to the cause and change to their home country. Protests in Iran and around the world follow the death of 23 year old Mahsa Amini, who was killed by Iran's morality police for allegedly not wearing her hijab correctly.  Listen to the Best of the WWEST on Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, iHeart, Gaana, and Castbox Visit wwest-cwse.ca to learn more about WWEST and to listen to other available episodes.

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Join us today as we speak with Iranian filmmaker, producer, and director of 'Me, The Other' extraordinaire, Shidan Majidi. Some may be familiar with Shidan from his work on Broadway including Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, and more. A producer of movies, music videos and currently embarking on his next project. Joined by Rizza Alee, who shares about his collaboration with Shidan as well as personal experiences that have been used to shape an outlook that is acknowledging both his humanity and his higher aspirations. Kat Love, who has worked with Netflix and other big movie makers, wrote a beautiful book called Juju; about a bird who the main character develops a relationship with that transcends any connection you might think possible. Paria Akhavan, someone who is part of the tight group of friends slots into the conversation like glue in the join of a beautiful piece of furniture. Each guest powerful, silky, and resonant of the peace their ancestors before them have fought and maintained for them, offers something to the women of Iran at this time, as the 'morality police' impress themselves on the people of Iran protesting the death of Mahsa Amini. A 22-year-old who was taken and seemingly neglected or intentionally killed whilst in their custody. The people believe this to not be any coincidence and so have taken to the streets for three weeks by time this is released. Listen in to this feature length episode of the new Star Gazers season that began with Alanna Brown two weeks ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curious-anarchy/message

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.09.14.507986v1?rss=1 Authors: Makani, A., Akhavan, A., Shahbazi, F., Noruzi, M., Zare, M. Abstract: The effects of aging on the brain can be studied by examining the changes in complexity of brain signals and fluid cognitive abilities. This paper is a relatively large-scale study in which the complexity of the resting-state MEG (rsMEG) signal was investigated in 602 healthy participants (298 females and 304 males) aged 18 to 87. In order to quantify the brain signals' complexity, the multiscale entropy is applied. This study investigates the relationship between age and fluid intelligence with brain complexity and the variations of the complexity asymmetry between the left-right brain hemispheres across the life span. In the analysis of the brain signals, the gender difference was considered. The results showed that the complexity of rsMEG decreases across the lifespan. However, the complexity difference between the left-right brain hemispheres positively correlates with age. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that fluid intelligence and age have a positive correlation. Finally, the frequency analysis revealed a significant increase in the relative power of low and high gamma rhythms in females compared to males in all age groups. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by PaperPlayer

Before becoming the COO at Pietra, Tala Akhavan was an executive at Uber for five years, coinciding with some of the app's most transformative years. As a first time mother, she struggled to balance work and motherhood, so she made the decision to extend her maternity leave and instead focus on being the mom she always dreamed of. She utilized this down time to search for a fulfilling career that would allow her to tend to both motherhood and entrepreneurship, and ultimately landed her current role at Pietra. Pietra continues to trailblaze and power the creator economy. As Pietra's COO, she's been spearheading the initiatives that make it possible for anyone to launch the brand of their dreams, and she's finally found her true passion which is democratizing access to female entrepreneurship. Her mission is to lower the barrier to entry for all creators alike. Welcome to WorkParty, Tala!   In this episode we talk about: • How she landed the job at Uber • What attracted her to the creator space • Advice for balancing work and motherhood • How Pietra can help you launch in under 90 days • Lowering the barrier to entry for female founders • Integrating innovation into your brand roadmap   Sponsors: • Vinovest | Go to zen.ai/workparty and be sure to mention WorkParty to start investing in wine today. • Bliss | Get 25% off your purchase of Block Star Daily Mineral Sunscreen on Blissworld.com and use code PARTY at checkout. • Printfresh | Head to printfresh.com/workparty or use code PARTY for 15% off your first order!   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE • To connect with Tala Akhavan click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To learn more about Pietra click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media

In this archive episode we return to an interview with actor and director Desiree Akhavan, speaking to her in detail about her film The Miseducation of Cameron Post.Akhavan's The Miseducation of Cameron Post is the follow up to her debut Appropriate Behaviour and is drawn from the 2012 Novel of the same name. Set in the 90s the film stars Chloe Grace Moretz as Cameron Post who finds herself after a post-prom outing in a christian gay conversion camp. She bonds with new outsider friends Jane Fonda, played by Sasha Lane, and Forest Goodluck, played by Adam Red Eagle. We met up with the director to discuss her film.From the Archive sees us dig into our extensive contemporary and classical music and cinema podcast archive as we rediscover interviews and discussions with artists, with our long-standing producer and presenter, Ben Eshmade. Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify, iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of Woman Inc., I sat down with Tala Akhavan, COO of Pietra, a platform that makes it possible to launch the brand you've always dreamt of. Tala, a former Uber executive, joined the creator economy platform with the mission to democratize access for female entrepreneurship via the platform's capabilities.     As a first time mother, Tala talked about the struggle of wanting to give her all to motherhood as well as her professional trajectory. While giving birth in the height of the pandemic, she made the uncharacteristic choice to not return to her secure job at Uber when her maternity leave ended. Leaving to become a full-time, stay-at-home mom, Tala experienced first hand that current workplace models and policies are not structured to support women who seek fulfillment in both areas.    There has been a spike in female entrepreneurship coming out of the pandemic, but at present, there is little transparency across markets to launch a product in a financially feasible and time efficient manner. Tala discusses her role as a COO who followers a value-first philosophy and how she thinks through major decisions.  After the recording stopped, Tala told me something that I believe is incredibly powerful. She told me that when she was offered the role at Pietra, she was actually offered the same role at a different company for double the salary. She turned it down because they weren't as accommodating to her musts of being able to be a present mom. I share this, with her blessing, because I believe that is the definition of being in your worth, and as Tala mentions, holding the line. Make sure to tune in to hear the full story and subscribe to Woman Inc. so that you never miss an episode. Now, let's get over to my conversation with Tala. By:  Jenna Todey, Host of Woman Inc.

Persian Wars: Vol 1 Home and Away

Nat and Allie use Desiree Akhavan's 2014 romantic comedy Appropriate Behavior as an opportunity reminisce about the halcyon days of their youth spent on overcrowded 4 trains and at bougie Bushwick bars. Writer, director, and star Akhavan breathed fresh life into the deadpan romcom genre by incorporating her own experiences as a bisexual Persian woman feeling out of place both at home and in Queer spaces. Follow us on Twitter Snails & Oysters: twitter.com/SnailsOysters Alli Rogers: twitter.com/allinotallie Nat Roberts: twitter.com/GnatRoberts Our theme song is Gumballs by Billy Libby: twitter.com/billylibbymusic And our cover art was designed by Abby Austin: instagram.com/abigailbaustin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Dr. Reid as she speaks with Dr. Alaleh Akhavan, founder of Joyful Dermatology, about her goal to provide education, community, and healthy, glowing skin to all of her patients. We discuss: *Her insights into women's criticisms about their skin and bodies*Her compassionate approach to helping patients feel healthy and beautiful*How she is raising confident daughters*Aging beautifully, in whatever way feels true to youDon't miss this uplifting discussion! You will finish feeling truly joyful!Dr. Akhavan's Instagram: @joyfuldermIf you enjoy the episode, help spread the word by rating and following the podcast!Feel free to check out The Reflective Doc blog to read essays or learning about coaching opportunities with Dr. Reid.**************************************************Seeking a mental health provider? Try Psychology TodayNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.*********Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.Disclaimer:The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255

“OMG CDP” Wait. What exactly is CDP? Customer Data Platform.Wielding CDP well means brands can provide a freaky-personal experience for customers.Customers will freely give brands their first-party data if it means their experience will be better. Don't blow it by making their experience worse.“If the expected behavior is convenience, then not only it's not freaky, it's what they're hoping and expecting you to do and they reward you with that with more activity and more loyalty over time.” - JoshCDP can power personalization and segmentation efforts. How do we know if this is too “big-brotherish?” Look at your open and click-through rates.“If your open rates are suffering, then, hey, something's wrong with your messaging strategy and what you're personalizing around.” - HoumanClick-through and open rate metrics are direct indications of how much your customer is enjoying your content.You can't manage privacy compliance issues only through email anymore. CDP's are important in helping manage privacy issues, etc.“When customers opt into giving you data, if they never see the net benefit of that and it only benefits your business, then the customers aren't going to keep giving you data.” - BrianThe writing has been on the wall, regulatory changes are coming in customer privacy. Houman is combating this by doubling down on Carparts.com's first party data strategy.CDP should ultimately be used to build a meaningful relationship and loyalty with your customers.“The future of customer engagement is real time relevance at scale” - JoshAssociated Links:Learn more about Josh Francia and Blueshift at Blueshift.com or Blueshift on LinkedIn.Learn more about Houman Akhavan and Carparts.com at Carparts.com or Carparts.com on LinkedIn.Subscribe to InsidersListen to our other episodes of Future Commerce!Our mini-series, Step by StepOur sister podcast, Stairway to CEO! Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on Futurecommerce.fm, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!

Our unofficial Pride month continues with Danforth's lengthy, sprawling story of queers in Montana, which gets abbreviated in Akhavan's film, but we're ok with it? It's a good conversation about  growing up gay in a small town (vs big city), why Coley's betrayal stings in more ways than one and whether Chloë Grace Moretz deserves blame for being a bit of a bland protagonist (we prefer Forrest Goodluck's Adam and Sasha Lane's Jane Fonda). Plus: why Jennifer Ehle is the perfect "Disney villain" antagonist and a CW for indigenous listeners after the recent trauma that occurred in Kamloops.Resources:Indian Residential School Survivors SocietyWanna connect with the show? Follow us at our new Twitter handle @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about book club? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

EPISODE 19, SEASON 2: The 'Future of Controversy' is a potent topic, made more compelling by our amazing guest, Kambiz Akhaven- Director at USC's Dornsife Center for the Political Future and former CEO of procon.org. Together, we explore root causes of polarization, how the modern world increases controversy, and ways to overcome conflict and understand the ‘other side'. Don't miss this important episode!ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we're going. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

CSC alum Barzin Akhavan, who was previously in our 2019 production of Macbeth, discusses his perspective on acting in classical works, and how classical plays shaped his understanding of theater and the English language.

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Feb 19: @Eaze ex-CEO pleads guilty, will cooperate v Wirecard-linked Akhavan in @SDNYLIVE trial; of UNSG @AntonioGuterres & Iran in EDNY prosecution undrr FARA

Feb 10: Before pot & Wirecard trial, Akhavan jailed for gun, UN corruotion Ng SG @AntonioGuterres scam colluded in by @UN_PGA @Volkan_Bozkir & @UKUN_NewYork @BWoodward_UN

In dieser Ausgabe des BlindWorld-Podcasts geht es um das Projekt Connect Radio von Artin Akhavan.

As the world goes through an unprecedented new phase of economic upheaval, a deeper analysis of materialism as the root cause of the extremes of wealth and poverty has taken on new urgency. Such an analysis involves two fundamental questions. What is the difference between "materialism," which is hazardous, and "material prosperity," which is a worthy individual and social goal? What is the most effective mode of leadership for moving society beyond materialism and facilitating the achievement of true material prosperity? It may be argued that the best mode of leadership in pursuit of shared material prosperity would be one that reflects compassion, caring, nurturing, communal behaviour, and effective communication, all of which have traditionally been associated with the feminine aspects of human society. Participants are invited to reimagine new leadership models in the context of a nascent awareness of the need to balance the feminine and the masculine in all areas of human endeavour, including the creation of a more equitable economic system. Roya Akhavan is a member of the Baha'i Faith. She currently serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Mass Communications, St. Cloud State University. Dr. Akhavan is a frequent speaker on global issues at national and international forums and on radio and television programmes. She has lived and worked in four different cultures: Persian, American, Japanese, and Chinese. Her most recent publication is a book entitled, Peace for Our Planet: A New Approach. To view the video visit the YouTube channel https://youtu.be/xkWYeNmjkfs

Can a toxic relationship at the center of a romantic comedy still make it romantic? Find out as LINNA and Nic discuss Desiree Akhavan’s debut, “Appropriate Behavior”. The film follows Akhavan as Shirin, a closeted bisexual as she finds her way to move on from a breakup. We discuss unlikeable characters, Lena Dunham comparisons, Bi and Iranian-American representation, and our theories on why comedy and queer women narratives shifted from the 2000s to 2010s. Thank you for tuning in, and stay tuned for more! Our final episode on this season of the new wave in queer woman cinema will be released on Christmas Eve this Thursday, 12/24. Graphic credit: @theflimsyartist

The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a 2018 drama film directed by Desiree Akhavan and written by Akhavan and Cecilia Frugiuele, based on the 2012 novel by Emily M. Danforth. It stars Chloë Grace Moretz, John Gallagher Jr., Sasha Lane, Forrest Goodluck, Marin Ireland, Owen Campbell, Kerry Butler, Quinn Shephard, Emily Skeggs, Melanie Ehrlich, and Jennifer Ehle. Moretz plays a teenager sent to a gay conversion therapy centre.The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2018. It was released in the United States on August 3, 2018, by FilmRise, and United Kingdom on September 7, 2018, by Vertigo Releasing. It received positive reviews and has grossed $1.4 million globally. - Wiki

Join historian John Lestrange for Episode 6 of Genostory: We Agreed to do This. This month we'll be discussing the most rapid and low tech of 20th century genocides, the Rwandan Genocide.Also, as a reminder to everyone listening Black Lives Matter and All Cops are BastardsSpecial thanks to the app Hatchful and MJ Bradley for designing and editing out logo.Show music is "Crusade - Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.Sources:Propaganda and Conflict: Evidence from the Rwandan Genocide by David Yanagizawa-Drott. The Quarterly Journal of Economics. August 2014Bystanders to Genocide: Why the US Let the Rwandan Tragedy Happen by Samantha Power. The Atlantic Monthly Sept 2001.Akhavan, Payam (1996). "The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: The Politics and Pragmatics of Punishment". American Journal of International Law. 90 (3): 501–10.Aptel, Cicile (2008). "Closing the U.N. International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: Completion Strategy and Residual Issues". New England Journal of International and Comparative Law. 14 (2): 169–88.Dallaire, Roméo (2005). Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda. London: Arrow Books.Des Forges, Alison (1999). Leave None to Tell the Story: Genocide in Rwanda (Report). New York: Human Rights Watch.The Order of Genocide: The Dynamics of Genocide in Rwanda by Scott Straus Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal. Vol 2. No 3. 2007.Totten, Samuel; Bartrop, Paul Robert; Jacobs, Steven L. (2008). Dictionary of Genocide, Volume 2: M–Z. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (2008). "United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Principles and Guidelines“Verwimp, Philip (2006). "Machetes and Firearms: The Organization of Massacres in Rwanda". Journal of Peace Research. 43 (1): 5–22 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.09.01.278614v1?rss=1 Authors: Cheng, Y., Shen, W., Xu, J., Amey, R., Huang, L., Zhang, X., Li, J., Akhavan, C., Duffy, B., Jiang, W., Liu, M., Kim, H. Abstract: Neurocognitive impairment is present in cirrhosis and may be more severe in cirrhosis with the overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE). Liver transplantation (LT) may reverse the impaired brain function. MRI of resting-state functional connectivity can help unravel the underlying mechanisms that lead to these cognitive deficits and recovery. Sixty-four cirrhotic patients (28 with OHE; 36 without) and 32 healthy controls were recruited for resting-state fMRI. The patients were scanned before and after LT. We evaluated pre- and postsurgical neurocognitive performance in cirrhotic patients using psychomotor tests, i.e. number connection test (NCT) and digit symbol test (DST). Network-based statistics found significant disrupted connectivity in both groups of cirrhosis with OHE and without compared to controls. However, the presurgical connectivity disruption in patients with OHE was included in a greater number of connections than those without (65 vs. 17). The decrease in FC for both OHE and non-OHE patient groups was reversed to the level of controls after LT. An additional hyperconnected network (i.e., higher than controls) was observed in OHE patients after LT (p=0.009). Regarding the neural-behavior relationship, the functional network that predicted cognitive performance in healthy individuals, showed no correlation in presurgical cirrhotic patients. Such an impaired neural-behavior relationship was re-established after LT for non-OHE patients but not for OHE. OHE patients displayed abnormal hyperconnectivity and persistently impaired neural-behavior relationship after LT. Our results suggest that patients with OHE may undergo a different trajectory of postsurgical neurofunctional recovery in comparison to those without, which needs further clarification in the future study. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

At the 103rd session of the Toronto Book Club held on November 13, 2015, Dr. Ahmad Karimi Hakkak, Professor of Persian Studies at the University of Maryland, talks about the evolution of Persian poetic modernity by looking at works of Shamloo, Farrokhzad, and Akhavan. ”عنوان سخنرانی: “تکوین تجدد در شعر فارسی - شاملو، فرخزاد، اخوان سخنران: دکتراحمد کریمی حکاک ‌دکتراحمد کریمی حکاک، با نگاهی به کارهای شاملو، فرخزاد و اخوان، در مورد فرایند پیدایش و تکوین پدیده شعر نو سخن میگوید. این فرایند در روند خود به رویدادی تبدیل شد که بعضی از ارزشهای پایدار و اعتبارهای تثبیت شده شعر فارسی را دگرگون کرد تاریخ: ۱۳ نوامبر ۲۰۱۵

It's the being born into an immigrant family and killing your spirit trying to live up to their standards for me. Desiree Akhavan is the bi big sister we never knew we needed. In Appropriate Behavior Akhavan explores being queer in a conservative family, putting her own relationship at risk for staying in the closet, and the nuances of being an Iranian woman in America. Buckle up, because this one hits home. If you like us, please consider leaving us a 5-star review, follow us on IG @biconspodcast, and Twitter @biconspod. Oh, and spread the word to your local gays.

Maintaining that creative spark can be difficult when you are the onsite manager or operating partner, as sometimes the daily grind of keeping the bar open and guests happy can leave you with no energy for creating cocktails & concepting menus. Which is why for this episode, we wanted to hang out with Joseph Akhavan, owner/operator of Mabel in Paris, a bartender who not only runs an award-winning bar, but also creates some of the best cocktails around.   Learn More:    Mabel: https://www.mabelparis.com     ==============================   Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you.   SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge  

Jason is joined by Chilito Tacos co-founders hector and Sara to talk about the magic of Chilitos.

¡Gracias por escuchar! Los medicamentos antimaláricos, hidroxicloroquina y cloroquina, son fármacos moduladores de las enfermedades reumáticas introducidos por serendipia y empíricamente para el tratamiento de diversas enfermedades reumáticas. Ni la cloroquina ni la hidroxicloroquina se sometieron al proceso de desarrollo de fármacos convencional, pero su uso se ha convertido en parte importante de los tratamiento actuales para la artritis reumatoide, lupus eritematoso sistémico, síndrome de anticuerpos antifosfolípido y síndrome de Sjögren primario. En este episodio exploraremos sus principales características desde la perspectiva farmacológica.Les pido amablemente dejen sus comentarios en tukua.podbean.com y la calificación a este y otros episodios en iTunes.Estas son algunas referencias de utilidad:Ruiz-Irastorza, G. et al. Clinical efficacy and side effects of antimalarials in systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review. Ann. Rheum. Dis. 69, 20–28 (2010).Ostensen, M. et al. 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Kamy reminds us that while may not always find common ground, we can realize that people with whom we even vehemently disagree on an issue are not bad people. Our political disagreements do not need to define our friendships and relationships. How to Contact Kamy Email: kakhavan@usc.edu Twitter: @kamyakhavan USC Dornsife - Center for the Political Future Website: dornsife-center-for-political-future.usc.edu ProCon.org Website: ProCon.org More about Kamy Kambiz "Kamy" Akhavan, former CEO of ProCon.org, the nation's leading source of nonpartisan research on controversial issues, now leads the Center for the Political Future at the University of Southern California. As the Executive Director, Kamy oversees the operations of all Center components including the Unruh Institute of Politics, the Fellow's Program, the USC Dornsife/LA Times Poll, and community and global engagement. Kamy avidly writes and speaks on numerous topics including Amplifying the Awesome Power of Debate, Bursting the Echo Chamber, Dialogue Over Division, How to Save Democracy Through Critical Thinking, and Why and How to Teach Controversial Issues in Your Classroom. In addition to those topics, Kamy has moderated debates, served on panels, and provided keynote speeches on marijuana, gun control, immigration, death penalty, physician-assisted suicide, college affordability, and more. Kamy has more than 20 years of experience in bridging divides at national levels. His work has served more than 200 million people, including students at more than 12,000 schools in all 50 states and 100 countries. He has been published and interviewed in textbooks, magazines, television, radio, newspapers, and websites including Reuters, Associated Press, Fox News, ABC, Washington Post, NPR, CNN, and CBS. Kamy was born in Iran, grew up in southern Louisiana, and has lived in California for over 25 years. He holds a BA and MA in History from UCLA.

Kamy reminds us that while may not always find common ground, we can realize that people with whom we even vehemently disagree on an issue are not bad people. Our political disagreements do not need to define our friendships and relationships. How to Contact Kamy Email: kakhavan@usc.edu Twitter: @kamyakhavan USC Dornsife - Center for the Political Future Website: dornsife-center-for-political-future.usc.edu ProCon.org Website: ProCon.org More about Kamy Kambiz "Kamy" Akhavan, former CEO of ProCon.org, the nation's leading source of nonpartisan research on controversial issues, now leads the Center for the Political Future at the University of Southern California. As the Executive Director, Kamy oversees the operations of all Center components including the Unruh Institute of Politics, the Fellow's Program, the USC Dornsife/LA Times Poll, and community and global engagement. Kamy avidly writes and speaks on numerous topics including Amplifying the Awesome Power of Debate, Bursting the Echo Chamber, Dialogue Over Division, How to Save Democracy Through Critical Thinking, and Why and How to Teach Controversial Issues in Your Classroom. In addition to those topics, Kamy has moderated debates, served on panels, and provided keynote speeches on marijuana, gun control, immigration, death penalty, physician-assisted suicide, college affordability, and more. Kamy has more than 20 years of experience in bridging divides at national levels. His work has served more than 200 million people, including students at more than 12,000 schools in all 50 states and 100 countries. He has been published and interviewed in textbooks, magazines, television, radio, newspapers, and websites including Reuters, Associated Press, Fox News, ABC, Washington Post, NPR, CNN, and CBS. Kamy was born in Iran, grew up in southern Louisiana, and has lived in California for over 25 years. He holds a BA and MA in History from UCLA.

Dr. Arash Akhavan is back and schooling us on skin health! If you missed our first episode with Dr. Akhavan, you should scroll down and check it out, because it was chock full of information from our favorite Dermatologist. So much, that we couldn't fit it all into one episode, and we had to invite him back for part 2.He is a board certified dermatologist who founded the Dermatology and Laser group in Manhattan and started the product line, Mod Skin NYC, but his biggest claim to fame is being the first returning guest on Mom Brain. Dr. Arash is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award Winner 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. He is also member of the faculty of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he is involved in the education of dermatology residents in their cosmetic and medical clinics.This time around we delved into recent FDA announcements about toxic ingredients in sunscreens you should avoid for you and your kids. Also, skin tips for during and after the summer, the risks of too much product on your face, and dangers of at home DIY skin "repair" kits. Plus, anti-aging procedures, skin rejuvenation, and of course, botox, stretch marks and a ton more! So listen up and take notes. Dr. Akhavan Recommendations: Sun Screens: MD Solar Sciences, Blue Lizzard, Color ScienceSkin rejuvenation procedures mentioned: Fractional Resurfacing Lasers, Micro-Needling, Chemical Peels, DermaplaningFor exfoliating pores: Mechanical exfoliation, Vitamin C in products, Clay masksFavorite Things:Hilaria: San Diego Sun Hat CompanyDaphne: Mott50 Kids Swimwear and Bitty Brah Kids HatsEmail us with your questions at mombrainpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, just search for@MomBrain.We answer a lot of your questions on there! Check out videos of our episodes on our new YouTube channel!

It’s probably the biggest wish that we all have for our fellow humans. Peace on Earth. As a matter of fact, if you asked a random sampling of people what they’d want if granted one wish, that’s an answer you’d get a lot. Why then, if so many people want world peace, is it so hard to obtain?   Religion, politics, certain philosophies and movements tend to want to take us back to “the good old days”. There is a tendency for people to romanticize how good it used to be. The motto "Make America Great Again", while sounding benign, can be taken this way. When exactly was it so great? I mean, I believe we ARE great and constantly getting BETTER, but by no means are we or were we perfect. Our history is riddled with strife as we took this journey. Based on the way minorities were treated, slavery, gender inequality, and other societal woes, we should be focused forward, not backward, right?  It is akin to wanting to revert back to Sharia Law in the middle east. Why work back and toward putting people down when we should lift them up?   Can we achieve peace on earth with religious and political extremism? Do I need to take off my rose coloredglasses and accept that people, despite everything, are NOT really good at heart?  Roya Akhavan is a PHD and a Professor at St Cloud State University and author of: Peace for Our Planet: a new approach.  To learn more about Rosa go to: https://bahaiteachings.org/author/roya-akhavan-2 To learn more about Desiree Duffy go to: http://blackchateauenterprises.com  

Timing is how the ever so humble Lisa Kron explains how she revolutionized theater, first with Well, and then with Fun Home. Both of these plays went to Broadway and re-invented how we think about what qualifies as a “Broadway show.” Since Donald Trump was elected, Kron has become involved in activism. She discovered that protests require better chants, and what the right sound can offer. Then, Catie Lazarus speaks with Director Desiree Akhavan about shooting sex scenes in The Miseducation of Cameron Post, which debuted at Sundance last year and won the Grand Jury Prize. Akhavan’s latest television series The Bisexual is available on Hulu, and she is currently working on her first book. This episode of Employee of Month with Catie Lazarus was recorded live at Sundance Film Festival. Thanks to Russ & Daughters for sponsoring this episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timing is how the ever so humble Lisa Kron explains how she revolutionized theater, first with Well, and then with Fun Home. Both of these plays went to Broadway and re-invented how we think about what qualifies as a “Broadway show.” Since Donald Trump was elected, Kron has become involved in activism. She discovered that protests require better chants, and what the right sound can offer. Then, Catie Lazarus speaks with Director Desiree Akhavan about shooting sex scenes in The Miseducation of Cameron Post, which debuted at Sundance last year and won the Grand Jury Prize. Akhavan’s latest television series The Bisexual is available on Hulu, and she is currently working on her first book. This episode of Employee of Month with Catie Lazarus was recorded live at Sundance Film Festival. Thanks to Russ & Daughters for sponsoring this episode.  

Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD is a board certified dermatologist and founder of the Dermatology and Laser Group in midtown Manhattan. He is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award Winner in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Dr. Akhavan is also a member of the faculty of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he is involved in the education of dermatology residents in their cosmetic and medical clinics. His particular areas of interest and expertise are in non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures of the Face, Neck, and Body, as well as in the detection and management of skin cancer and skin lesions. He also happens to be Hilaria's dermatologist and helped her tremendously in detecting skin allergies to all her make up.Hilaria, Daphne and Dr. Akhavan delve into all the details regarding botox, fillers, laser treatments, cellulite, skin pigmentation and a ton of other questions on every mom's mind regarding what to do and what not to do with your skin. Whether your pregnant or trying to get pregnant they cover it all.Dr. Akavan's recomendations:For the face: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Laroche-Posay Double Repair Face MoisturizerFor the body: Amlactin MoisturizerFavorite Things:Dr. Akhavan: Dodow Sleep Aid Tool, Rumble Boxing ClassesDaphne: Keiby Sitome Kids Professional Hair ClippersHilaria: Valdemere Sparkling RoséWe love your questions so keep them coming to mombrainpod@gmail.com!Follow our instagram, search for mombrainpod

This month, Stance explores what has been hailed as a new era in masculinity, a year on from the launch of the #metoo movement. Stance dissects society’s idea of masculinity and how this is being challenged and reshaped, with voices including Emmy-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan. Stance profiles the award-winning acclaimed poet, musician and writer Kate Tempest, and speak with Emmy award-winning director and actor and winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Desiree Akhavan, ahead of the launch of her highly anticipated new TV show, The Bisexual.  Stancepodcast.com @stancepodcast 

This week on TIFF Long Take, Geoff sits down with independent filmmaker Desiree Akhavan. Following her acclaimed 2014 debut, Appropriate Behavior, Akhavan’s latest is an adaptation of Emily. M Danforth’s novel The Miseducation of Cameron Post. The film, which stars Chloë Grace Moretz and Sasha Lane, won the Grand Jury Prize for US Drama at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Akhavan is also an actress, appearing in projects like Girl’s and Creep 2.   Akhavan talks about how she approached the adaptation process, why having a hit film at Sundance didn’t make the financing of her future projects any easier, and how she adapted her original vision of The Miseducation of Cameron Post script to make it work with a smaller budget.   She also talks about why Chloë Grace Moretz’s interest in joining the cast surprised her, why, despite glowing reviews and festival awards, it took so long to sell the film, and why she finds making TV more difficult than making movies.

After her first feature premiered at Sundance to strong reviews, director Desiree Akhavan thought finding money to make a second film would be a snap. But after striking out in LA, Akhavan's quest to make another project ultimately landed her in London. She tells us why she thinks the Brits are more open to her ideas, and talks about her newest film, ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post.'

Evolving Concepts of Keystone Perforator Island Flaps (KPIF): Principles of Perforator Anatomy, Design Modifications, and Extended Clinical Applications Mohan, Anita T.; Rammos, Charalambos K.; Akhavan, Arya A.; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 137(6):1909-1920, June 2016.

Akhavan's debut feature film, Appropriate Behavior, mines the details of her own life—particularly the most uncomfortable moments. It also earned her a spot on this season of Girls. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.

Jackie Akhavan, Professor of Explosive Chemistry, tells Jim al-Khalili all about the science of explosives. She explains exactly what explosives are and how to make them safer to handle. She started by working on how to make fireworks safer and has been involved in research with bees to see whether they can be used smell different types of explosives. Her current project involves testing the rocket fuel that will be used in Bloodhound, the British designed and built supersonic car that aims to reach a speed of 1,000mph. Her work involves finding out how to best detect explosives in airports and elsewhere, teaching security professionals how to differentiate between false alarms and the real thing. She also works on explosives used in warfare and discusses the ethical issues involved. Producer: Melissa Hogenboom.

The Lauterpacht Centre for International Law (LCIL), University of Cambridge hosts a regular Friday lunchtime lecture series on key areas of International Law. Previous subjects have included UN peacekeeping operations, the advisory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, the crime of aggression, whaling, children and military tribunals, and theories and practices for proving individual responsibility criminal responsibility for genocide and crimes against humanity. This lecture, entitled 'Reducing Genocide to Law: Definition, Meaning, and the Ultimate Crime', was delivered at the Lauterpacht Centre on Friday 22 February 2013 by Professor Payam Akhavan, Professor of International Law, McGill University. For further reading on the topic, please see Professor Akhavan's book, Reducing Genocide to Law, published in 2012 by Cambridge University Press. Please note, the question and answer sections of LCIL lectures are omitted to facilitate a free and frank discussion with participants. For more information about the series, please see the Lauterpacht Centre website at http://www.lcil.cam.ac.uk (Photo: Cover extract from Akhavan, 'Reducing Genocide to Law', CUP, 2012 showing Eleanor Roosevelt dining with delegates in Paris during the 1948 meeting of the UN General Assembly at which both the Genocide Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were adopted.)

The Lauterpacht Centre for International Law (LCIL), University of Cambridge hosts a regular Friday lunchtime lecture series on key areas of International Law. Previous subjects have included UN peacekeeping operations, the advisory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, the crime of aggression, whaling, children and military tribunals, and theories and practices for proving individual responsibility criminal responsibility for genocide and crimes against humanity. This lecture, entitled 'Reducing Genocide to Law: Definition, Meaning, and the Ultimate Crime', was delivered at the Lauterpacht Centre on Friday 22 February 2013 by Professor Payam Akhavan, Professor of International Law, McGill University. For further reading on the topic, please see Professor Akhavan's book, Reducing Genocide to Law, published in 2012 by Cambridge University Press. Please note, the question and answer sections of LCIL lectures are omitted to facilitate a free and frank discussion with participants. For more information about the series, please see the Lauterpacht Centre website at http://www.lcil.cam.ac.uk (Photo: Cover extract from Akhavan, 'Reducing Genocide to Law', CUP, 2012 showing Eleanor Roosevelt dining with delegates in Paris during the 1948 meeting of the UN General Assembly at which both the Genocide Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were adopted.) This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.

Medical student Alaleh Akhavan talks about her decision to enter the medical field; her first year clinical experiences in pediatrics; the opportunities to shadow a doctor and meet with patients; student living and the tight knit community at Einstein; and why she chose to attend Einstein.