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Is online dating a red flag or a modern love story? Joy and Jane have their doubts — but wait till you hear what Ife says!

AJ and Ife discuss the NBA Playoff first round so far

Here's the trick on how to forget you don't have a window seat: spend an entire flight doing speed tests on Starlink. Another trick? How to actually get a mobile boarding pass on BA's ever-buggy app. When business becomes first, or the final trick to access the Al Safwa First Class lounge in Doha. KLM gives you a timeline of service on the IFE, and a LOT of (good) food. CDG T1 is the Circle of Doom, but there are views on the 11th floor if you can find it. Heathrow shuts down after a fire, earning its "operational challenges" nickname. The UK has introduced the electronic travel authorization (ETA), no questions asked. The bonus of not having doors in business class: the gossip, here whether a pilot should be allowed to drink champagne or not. The rather surreal experience of airport hotels, and the reset of coming back to commuter airports.Check-ins, touchdowns, unexpected connections, with turbulent weather and turbulent IT — Happy Flying! —Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

Airline retailing with ATPCO CEO Alex Zoghlin, IATA's New Distribution Capability, Offers & Orders, and the Elevate industry conference. In the news, AI transformation of the airline industry, cyber criminals stealing United FA login credentials, shark skin riblets on Delta 767s, first flight of a prototype hydrogen-powered helicopter, China's tailless 6th generation fighter jet, and a fatal helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Guest Alex Zoghlin is the CEO of ATPCO, a neutral industry partner that provides airline management tools, pricing data, and solutions that support airline retailing. Owned by the airlines, ATPCO blends data and systems with technology to create value for hundreds of commercial airlines around the world. The company turned 60 this year. IATA describes Airline retailing as a customer-centric approach in the airline industry that focuses on enhancing the shopping experience across various channels. It is enabled by the New Distribution Capability (NDC), which allows airlines to offer more personalized services and products directly to consumers. This modern retailing model emphasizes frictionless, intuitive, and personalized shopping experiences for travelers. The transition to this model provides airlines with opportunities to innovate their distribution strategies and create additional value. Alex explains how ATPCO provides value to airlines. We talk about continuous pricing and dynamically generated fares as well as some of the factors airlines use in their pricing strategies. He describes how airlines can have fixed price points for different offerings, then turn specific offerings on or off depending on the circumstances. We look at curated ticket pricing that can create the specific travel experience the customer wants - extra baggage, type of seat, lounge access, etc. With this capability, airlines could potentially compete for the flyer's travel business. ATPCO's Elevate 2025 airline industry conference was held April 7-10, 2025, in Chicago. Alex says the conference theme this year was data and AI: How airlines can use the wealth of available data and some AI tools to make win-win offerings for both the airlines and the consumers. In our conversation with Alex, we consider several other airline industry topics such as the 2050 industry carbon reduction goals and the current tariff situation in the United States. Alex is a long-time airline/travel industry veteran. He co-founded Orbitz, sold a distribution startup to Travelport, and worked as a VP at Hyatt for 6 years. Alex has several aviation-related pursuits: He's a pilot and a flight simmer, he has a Part 107 drone license, and he participates in launching large amateur rockets, specifically the LDRS (Large, Dangerous Rocket Ships), an annual gathering of rocket enthusiasts organized by the Tripoli Rocketry Association. Aviation News How AI is Transforming the Airline Industry The Promise of Travel in the age of AI, a 32-page Skift & McKinsey report (2023), claims that AI could generate an estimated US$45bn in potential value for the airline industry globally through operational efficiencies, revenue optimization, and customer service improvements.  AI is already impacting the airlines through organizational changes, predictive maintenance from aircraft health monitoring, AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots, personalized in-flight entertainment options, and voice-cloning technology to provide a multilingual IFE system. In the future, look for flight path optimization for increased fuel efficiency, refined dynamic pricing models, and even autonomous aircraft. Cyber Criminals Are Going After The Paychecks Of United Airlines Flight Attendants Using Fake Websites That Look Legit Criminals are using website spoofing to steal the login credentials of United FAs. In addition to paychecks, Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are at risk.

Pascal Jousse a commencé son parcours professionnel en 1997 en tant que professeur des écoles à Casablanca, au Maroc. Homme de culture aux multiples casquettes - enseignant, scénariste et créateur de contenus -, il est très fier de sa capacité à lier l'art et la pédagogie avec les enfants pour cible. Ces activités qu'il n'a pas arrêtées depuis sa retraite en 2014 lui permettent aujourd'hui d'être le lauréat Éducation des 13èmes Trophées des Français de l'étranger. Pascal Jousse, lauréat Éducation des 13èmes Trophées des Français de l'étranger, est l'invité de Vivre Ailleurs.À lire aussiFocus sur l'Institut des Français de l'étranger (IFE)

It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show we hear from the world's youngest airline captain, easyJet opens their new base at London Southend airport and we take a look at the largest aircraft to date that has operated into London City airport.    In the military, the RAF says farewell to their last 3 Puma helicopters and the USAF requirement fuels Embraer's ambition with the KC-390 Agile Tanker.    We'll also hear from Nev about his visit to Brooklands last Friday and his memorable trip on the British Airways Concorde simulator.    And this week its a double helping of Retro airline Ads as we head back to 1985 where we set phasers to stun & fast forward to 1992 for a look at world class IFE but is it in HD? Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Go behind the scenes of the inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) strategy of a 5 star global airline with Tal Kalderon, Head of Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity at El Al, the flag carrier of Israel.A true veteran of the IFE world, Tal shares his fascinating journey from his early beginnings in the television industry to spending the past 20 years transforming the passenger experience at El Al.Tal gives an inside look at El Al's evolving fleet, the key decisions shaping its IFE strategy, the challenges of planning for aircraft deliveries years in advance, and his perspective on the ongoing debate of wireless vs. seatback inflight entertainment. He also weighs in on the rising buzz around Starlink, LEO satellite technology, and how these innovations could impact the future of inflight connectivity.Explore El Al's approach to strategic content partnerships, the curation of onboard entertainment, and how different generations engage with inflight entertainment. Tal shares what his passengers truly expect in today's travel experience and how those expectations are evolving fast.And these days, no conversation about IFEC is complete without diving into AI, and the future of personalization in the cabin. Tal offers candid insights on AI's current limitations, and why personalization must always be opt-in, never intrusive. The discussion also looks at the influence of platforms like TikTok, Chat GPT and how they've reshaped the way people think about privacy, data sharing, and the kind of digital experiences they now expect, even in the sky.---------------This episode of On Your Flight Today is brought to you by IFECtiv, an inflight entertainment and connectivity consulting company. Dedicated to elevating the aviation industry's inflight entertainment products and experiences for airlines and suppliers. Visit www.IFECtiv.aero to learn more! Thank you for tuning in. Don't forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you'll never miss an episode. By signing up for our newsletter, you're not only staying in the loop with the latest news, updates and exclusive content, you're also helping us continue to bring you more great content. Your support means everything to us. Sign up today at www.onyourflighttoday.com and thank you for being part of our community. DisclaimerThe views expressed by guests are their own and don't necessarily reflect those of On Your Flight Today, its host, IFECtiv LLC, or affiliates. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional advice. On Your Flight Today does not verify guest statements and is not responsible for errors or omissions.www.onyourflighttoday.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/onyourflighttoday

Partagez votre opinion avec la rédactionDans cet épisode captivant d'« Initiatives Expats », plongez dans l'univers fascinant de Martin Tronquit et Geoffroy Bunetel, deux Français expatriés à Dubaï. Découvrez comment leur expérience à l'étranger les a poussés à créer l'Institut des Français de l'Étranger (IFE), un think tank innovant qui ambitionne de repérer "le meilleur du monde pour inspirer la France".Au programme :Les parcours atypiques de nos invités et leur vision de la vie aux Émirats arabes unisLa genèse de l'IFE et sa mission de valoriser l'expérience des expatriés françaisComment l'IFE analyse les politiques publiques internationales pour moderniser la FranceLa lutte contre les clichés sur les expatriés et leur rôle crucial dans le rayonnement de la FranceLes projets futurs de l'IFE et son impact potentiel sur le débat présidentiel françaisUn épisode riche en perspectives qui vous fera voir l'expatriation sous un nouveau jour et vous montrera comment la diaspora française peut activement contribuer à l'évolution de son pays d'origine.

Ife and Olamide are back again, kicking off their first 2025 episode with an update on their legal Q1.  With their standard brand of realism and laughs they dive into the practical effects of the new Supreme Court rules, going toe to toe with the court registry, their week in court and the progress on their senior associate journey. 

Jonny Hesthammer, adm. direktør i Norsk kjernekraft, tror Norge kan ha kjernekraft i 2035. Martin Smedstad Foss, direktør ved IFE, tror tidligst i 2048. De møttes på scenen under klimafestivalen Varmere Våtere Villere.  For 70 år siden lå Norge an til å bli en atomstormakt. Kongelige og internasjonale forskere strømmet til for å overvære åpningen av Norges første atomreaktor. «Atomoptimismen» rådet på 50- og 60-tallet. Men så fant vi olje. Så vokse atommotstanden.  Andre energiformer ble billigere, og atomkraft ble dyrere.  Stortinget vedtok å legge planene om kjernekraft i Norge på is.  Nå er atomoptimismen tilbake. Intensjonsavtaler signeres. Mer enn 60 kommuner er interessert. Over halvparten av Norges befolkning sier de er positive. Men blir dette noe av? Vil det lønne seg? Er det trygt? Snakker vi om anlegg på størrelse med én eller 20 fotballbaner?  Energi og Klima inviterte Jonny Hesthammer, administrerende direktør i Norsk Kjernekraft og Martin Smedstad Foss, divisjonsdirektør for energi- og miljøteknologi ved Institutt for Energiteknikk (IFE) til Live-podkast under klimafestivalen Varmere Våtere Villere i Bergen. Podkastvert er Kirsten Å. Øystese.

Pastor Agu Irukwu opens up about the loss of his first wife, Ife, and how he navigated one of life's most challenging storms. He shares how his unshakable belief in God's love, strong community, and understanding of life and death helped him endure. This heartfelt conversation offers wisdom on resilience, faith, and healing.

Episode 184: Multiple Myeloma BasicsSub-Interns and future Drs. Di Tran and Jessica Avila explain the symptoms, work up and treatment of multiple myeloma. Written by Di Tran, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine; Xiyuan Yang, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Comments by Jessica Avila, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Edits by Hector Arreaza, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Di: Hi everyone, this is Di Tran, 4th year medical student from Ross university.  It's a pleasure to be back.  To be honest, this project is a part of teamwork of two medical students, myself and another 4th year, her name is XiYuan.  She came from the AUC. Unfortunately, due to personal matters she was unable to make it to the recording today which makes me feel really sad. Jessica: My name is Jessica Avila, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean.Di: The topic we will present today is Multiple Myeloma. Multiple myeloma is typically a rare disease and it's actually a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow.Jessica: Let's start with a case: A 66-year-old male comes to his family doctor for an annual health checkup. He is not in any acute distress but he reports that he has been feeling tired and weaker than usual for the last 3 months. He also noticed that he tends to bruise easily. He has a history of arthritis and chronic joint pain, but he thinks his back pain has gotten worse in the last couple of months. Upon checking his lab values, his family doctor found that he has a calcium level of 10.8 and a creatinine level of 1.2, which has increased from his baseline. Given all that information, what do you think his family doctor is suspecting? And what kind of tests she can order for further evaluation?Di: Those symptoms sound awfully familiar – are we talking about the CRAB? You know, the diagnostic criteria for Multiple Myeloma.Jessica: Exactly! Those are called “myeloma-defining events.” Do you remember what those are?Di: CRAB criteria comes in 4 flavors.  It's HYPERCALCEMIA with >1mg/dL, RENAL INSUFFICIENCY with serum creatinine >2mg/dL, ANEMIA with hemoglobin value 10% plasma cells, PLUS any one or more of the CRAB features, we can make the official diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Di:  Before we go deeper, let's back up a little bit and do a little background.  So, what do we know about the immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies? Back from years of studying from medical school, we know that the plasma cells are the ones that producing the antibodies that help fight infections.  There  are various kinds that come with various functions.  Each antibody is made up of 2 heavy chains and 2 light chains.  For heavy chains, we have A, D, E, G, M and for light chains we have Kappa and Lambda.Jessica: Usually, the 5 possible types of immunoglobulins for heavy chains would be written as IgG, IgA, IgD, IgE, and IgM.  And the most common type in the bloodstream is nonetheless the IgG. Di: What is multiple myeloma? In myeloma, all the abnormal plasma cells make the same type of antibody, the monoclonal antibody.  The cause of myeloma is unknown, but there are lots of studies and evidence that show a number of potential etiologies, including viral, genetic, and exposure to toxic chemicals, especially the Agent Orange, which is a chemical used as herbicide and defoliant. It was used as a chemical warfare by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1971.Jessica: We need to order some specific blood tests to see if there is elevated monoclonal proteins in the blood or urine. So, to begin with we'll need to take a very thorough history and physical exam. Next, we'll do labs, such as CBC, basic metabolic panel, calcium, serum beta-2 microglobulin, LDH, total protein, and some not so common tests: serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), immunofixation of blood or urine (IFE), quantitative immunoglobulins (QIg), serum free light chain assay, and serum heavy/light chain ratio assay.If any of the results is abnormal, we should consider referring our patient to an oncologist.Di: Interesting! I read that Multiple Myeloma symptoms vary in different patients.  In fact, about 10-20% of patients with newly diagnosed myeloma do not have any symptoms at all.   Otherwise, classic symptomatic presentations are weakness, fatigue, increased bruising under the skin, reduced urine output, weakened bones that is likely prone to fractures, etc. And if multiple myeloma is highly suspected, a Bone Marrow biopsy should be done with testing for flow cytometry and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). Actually, if any of the “Biomarkers of malignancy (SLIM)” is met we can also diagnose multiple myeloma even without the CRAB criteria. Jessica: The diagnosis is made if one or more of the following is found: >= 60% of clonal plasma cells on bone marrow biopsy, > 1 lytic bone lesion on MRI that is at least 5mm in size, or a biopsy confirmed plasmacytoma. Di: Imaging comes in at the final step especially if we able to find one or more sites of osteolytic bone destruction > 5mm on an MRI scan.Jessica: What if the bone marrow biopsy returns > 10% of monoclonal plasma cells, but our patient doesn't have either the CRAB or the Biomarker criteria? Di: That's actually a very good question, since Multiple Myeloma is part of a spectrum of plasma cell disorders. That's when smoldering myeloma comes into play. It is a precursor of active multiple myeloma. Smoldering myeloma is further categorized as high-risk or low-risk based on specific criteria.A less severe form is called Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance, or simply MGUS, with < 10% bone marrow involvement. Those are diagnoses we give once we rule out actual multiple myeloma, which are defined by the amount of M-protein in the serum.Jessica:  When to get started on treatment? Multiple Myeloma is on a spectrum of plasma cells proliferative disorders, starting from MGUS to Smoldering Myeloma, to Multiple Myeloma and to  Plasma Cell Leukemia.  Close supervision/active watching is enough for MGUS and low risk Smoldering Myeloma. But once it has progressed to high-risk smoldering myeloma or to active Multiple Myeloma, chemotherapy is usually required. Some situations may require emergent treatment to improve renal function, reduce hypercalcemia, and to prevent potential infections.Di: As of 2024, treatment of Multiple Myeloma comprises the Standard-of-Care approved by the FDA. In fact, the quadruple therapy is a combination of 4 different class of drugs that include a monoclonal antibody, a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug, and a steroid. Jessica: They are Darzalex (daratumumab), Velcade (bortezomib), Revlimid (lenalidomide) and dexamethasone.  Other treatment plans for Multiple Myeloma include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy (for plasmacytomas) and stem cell transplants. The patient will also be on prophylaxis acyclovir and Bactrim while on chemotherapy. Sometimes anticoagulants are also considered because the chemo increases the risk of venous thromboembolic events.Di: Although the disease is incurable, but with the advancing of novel therapies and clinical trials patients with multiple myeloma are able to live longer.  Problem is the majority of patients diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma are older adults (>65), the risk of falling is adding to multiple complications of the disease itself, such as bone density loss, pain, neurological compromises, distress and weakness.  Palliative care may come in help at any point in time throughout the course of treatment but is most often needed at the very end of the course. Jessica, can you give us a conclusion for this episode?Jessica: Multiple Myeloma may not be the most common cancer, but we have to be aware of the symptoms and keep it in our differential diagnosis for patients with bone pain, easy bruising, persistent severe headaches, unexplained renal dysfunction, and remember the CRAB: HyperCalcemia, Renal impairment, Anemia and Bone lesions.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:International Myeloma Foundation. (n.d.). International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria for the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. https://www.myeloma.org/international-myeloma-working-group-imwg-criteria-diagnosis-multiple-myeloma Laubach, J. P. (2024, August 28). Patient education: Multiple myeloma symptoms, diagnosis, and staging (Beyond the Basics). UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/multiple-myeloma-symptoms-diagnosis-and-staging-beyond-the-basics.University of California San Francisco. (n.d.). About multiple myeloma. UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. https://cancer.ucsf.edu/research/multiple-myeloma/about Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/.

La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum anunció una serie de iniciativas de reforma electoral, cuyos objetivos son reducir el costo de las elecciones sin comprometer su legitimidad; disminuir el financiamiento a los partidos políticos y eliminar las listas plurinominales. ¿Estamos ante un regreso al mundo del partido hegemónico? José Woldenberg, ex consejero presidente del IFE, nos habla al respecto. En otros temas: Donald Trump intensifica su guerra comercial: impone aranceles a las importaciones de acero y aluminio a todos los países, incluido México / Hamás pausa indefinidamente la entrega de rehenes estipulada en el acuerdo de alto al fuego, al denunciar incumplimientos por parte de Israel.

aujourd'hui dans L'Interview Street, j'ai reçu Ife la première dauphine de Miss Nigeria Diaspora Europe 2024.Lors de cet échange, nous avons abordé plusieurs sujets, notamment son expérience au concours de Miss Nigeria Diaspora Europe, sa vision des standards de beauté, sa carrière de musicienne et sa passion pour les langues.Bonne écoute, abonnez-vous pour toujours plus de fous rires, de découverte, d'invités et d'incroyable talent

A decade on the air and in the air, thank you all for your loyalty (we don't offer Tier Points).Loyalty is what we start with, as British Airways shakes the world of revenue based loyalty with a rather abrupt shift (meh it was coming, says Alex, whilst Paul defends BA), but what program should we now put our miles in?!Alex flies to peak pollution Delhi with Virgin Atlantic, to meet his brothers (and his Attache brother, Greg). He then goes to New York via Helsinki with Finnair, an airline that wants you to believe a 330 is a 350, but that he'd fly again and again.IFE privacy and self-consciousness, that's a thing (is it for you all you too?)Paul finally narrates the pinnacle of air travel, the best First Class in the world (no contest!), 12 hours in supreme zero-gravity comfort aboard the Emirates 777 First (he touches all the buttons, creates a night club in the sky in one cabin, a hotel in another).Is the middle seat the best option? You might need binoculars to believe it.Again, thank you all for tuning in every time we release a show (including the crazy ones binge-listening to the entire catalogue of episodes!).Happy flying until our next episode (When? Like at airports, patience is a virtue haha) —Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

Bronze Head from Ife https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Head_from_Ife Object: Object: The Ife Head https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Af1939-34-1 Nina Willburger – Egyptian blue pigment found in Augusta Raurica, Switzerland. The pigments were used in wall paintings. In #Romantimes, Egyptian blue was distrimabuted throughout the Empire in a more or less standardised form of small balls of 15-20 mm in diameter.

Para Luis Carlos Ugalde, expresidente del IFE, el gobierno de Claudia Sheinbaum promete ser un gobierno de continuidad al de López Obrador. El director de Integralia considera que todo seguirá como lo hizo AMLO salvo ciertos matices en materia económica debido a que la única manera de fondear el proyecto de la 4t es con crecimiento económico.La elección al Poder Judicial es una mala decisión, asegura el exdirector del IFE, Luis Carlos Ugalde debido a que considera sólo participará el 10 por ciento del padrón electoral. Explica que México camina hacia un régimen autoritario pero es optimista sobre la Corte, la cual podría quedar integrada de manera respetable.En abril de 2024 la periodista Ivonne Melgar presentaba el libro ‘Xingona' un perfil de la entonces candidata Xóchitl Gálvez que buscaba ser una biografía política. La columnista describía su trabajo como un compendio de 10 reportajes y abordaba desde su época como estudiante hasta el momento en que fue abanderada por la coalición para ser la candidata de la oposición.En agosto de 2024 Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad presentaba cifras contrarias a la narrativa opositora: AMLO lograba una alta cifra de opiniones favorables sobre el trabajo que hizo en materia de corrupción. La sexta encuesta nacional mostraba cómo el gobierno de López Obrador había conquistado la narrativa sobre una de sus mayores banderas electorales pese a que en los hechos el país no cambió en esta materia con respecto a gobiernos anteriores.El dermatólogo Gilberto Adame habla de su experiencia sobre cómo recibió un pulmón. Asegura que en México hay una ausencia en la cultura de donación de órganos e invita a las personas a ser generosas para darle una segunda oportunidad a quienes lo necesitan. Todo esto y más en Ciro Gómez Leyva 'Por la Mañana'. Grupo Fórmula.

In this episode, we talk to Ifelade Ayodele, co-founder and CEO of Blaaiz, a cross-border payment and remittance company. We discuss Ife's journey from studying physics to working in finance and eventually founding Blaaiz. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in the African FinTech landscape, the impact of his experiences at Stanbic Bank, and the vision behind Blaaiz. Ife shares insights on the audacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs and the future outlook for African founders in raising capital. You can reach Ifelade at: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifelade-ayodele/ Show Notes & Resources (02:01) - Introducing Ifelade (11:00) - The Journey to Founding Blaaiz (22:18) - Navigating the African Fintech Landscape (31:25) - Advice for Aspiring African Entrepreneurs

On this episode of the Podcast, Ife and Olamide share their thoughts the new Supreme Court Rules particularly on the innovations introduced by the new Rules.

Ife bravely shares her journey through pain and recovery, reflecting on past friendships and the challenges of her own struggles. Join her as she transforms the noise of hurt into a symphony of hope, discovering the power of resilience and the promise of a new life ahead.

It's almost the end of Q4 and Ife and Olamide are back (AGAIN) and better than ever. In the spirit of tacking stock of the year gone past they dive into their life updates and the new chapter in their careers.

In this episode, Ife, Tunde, Precious and Ebunmide address the various stereotypes underpinning family even as they share their own personal experiences

With the exception of a select few cameo appearances by my previous guests' significant others, this is the first episode where I sit down start-to-finish with a young couple, none other than my daughter, Ms. Hope Staib, and her significant other, Mr. Austin Koerner.  Hope and Austin share their story, and their musical tastes and interests, and they reveal what's on the horizon as Austin aims to become a firefighter and Hope looks to keep our five-generation family business relevant.  Austin explains how he is coping with the loss of his mother, Jamie, after she lost her fight with cancer only weeks prior and how the advice he was given at the time of her diagnosis helped him through her 3-year battle.  Join us, and let's see where the energy takes us!  #IFE

Las inversiones por más de 20 mil millones de dólares anunciadas por el gobierno de Claudia Sheinbaum podrían correr riesgo… aunque no tanto. De acuerdo con Marcelo Ebrard, secretario de Economía, en caso de que gane Donald Trump no podría llevarse toda su industria, por lo que descarta las amenazas del republicano, sobre todo porque Estados Unidos no podría hacer que su economía sea manufacturera de nuevo. Ebrard negó que haya plantas chinas produciendo autos en México pese a que Donald Trump insiste en lo contrario. Todo está listo para la conclusión del caso de Genaro García Luna frente al tribunal de Brooklyn en Nueva York. Se espera que la audiencia sea corta y que el propio exsecretario de Seguridad Pública diga algunas palabras frente al juez Brian Cogan. El reporte de Marco Silva. Se dieron a conocer a las reglas para las elecciones de jueces, magistrados y ministros que parecieran ser entendidas por muy pocas personas. El panista Roberto Gil y aspirante a ministro de la Corte explica cómo se ha dado a conocer la convocatoria para ocupar una silla en la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación. Si bien se escuchan complejas y hasta contradictorios, el exsenador se dice entusiasmado y que sigue adelante con el proceso. Para Epigmenio Ibarra, el juicio a Genaro García Luna en Estados Unidos es extensivo a Felipe Calderón debido a la corrupción y el tráfico de influencias transexenal que derivó en la riqueza del exsecretario de Seguridad Pública. El productor asegura que el país vecino se sintió traicionado pero es información que se quedará sepultada con la condena de García Luna. La elección a cargos del Poder Judicial tendrá menos del 10 por ciento de participación electoral, así lo augura el expresidente del IFE, Luis Carlos Ugalde. Explica que el país no está preparado para elegir a jueces pues a mayor representatividad más intereses políticos. Epigmenio Ibarra sostiene que la reforma judicial fue votada por los mexicanos durante las elecciones del 2 de junio, la cual, empezará a verse con buenos ojos y como un ejemplo a nivel mundial. El productor niega que con esto se haya matado a los jueces pues no se quedarán sin empleo siempre y cuando hagan bien su trabajo. Todo esto y más en Ciro Gómez Leyva por la Mañana. Grupo Fórmula #AbriendoLaConversación

United recently launched Kinective Media, the airline industry's first media network. Its first-party data could change the future of people's travel experiences.  Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler and welcome to this edition of the current podcast this week we're delighted to talk with Mike Petrella, the managing director of partnerships at United airlines. In June, the airline launched a new initiative named connective media, which is the airline industry's first media network. [00:00:17] The network will use data from its customer profiles to create a personalized and immersive travel journey. This launch comes at a time when retail media networks have become one of the hottest topics in ad tech, allowing brand marketers to target consumers using retailers first party data. [00:00:35] We start by asking Mike about why United wanted to move in this direction.  [00:00:40] Damian: United's the first travel focused company to develop its own media network called Connective Media by United Airlines, and how is this a boon for the company and its flyers? [00:00:50] Mike: of course, so we consider ourselves a commerce media network, and we distinguish ourselves as a commerce media network. Given retail media, networks are typically point of [00:01:00] purchase, transaction based. The Commerce Media Network embraces the emotion, the journey, the feelings of all parts of the funnel. [00:01:08] So when you think about our users at time of planning, time of travel, [00:01:13] Damian: and signals [00:01:14] Mike: time of destination, even when they're not thinking about travel, we have 108 million profiles. And the beauty of our data is it's incredibly accurate. You have to be Damien to get on a plane. Your name has to be what it is, your address has to be correct, your phone number, and all the other information. [00:01:33] So the breadth of that information, coupled with the accuracy of it, gives us insights and signals that allow us to create these robust profiles of the user. And it's the user at all points. And the commerce nature of this isn't just a point of sale. We are not microtransactions on a consistent, on a constant basis. [00:01:54] Rather, we think about The interaction of the user at the time of [00:02:00] planning, top funnel. At the time of trip, or even time of purchase in an ancillary mindset. Purchase path typically generates a significant amount of revenue. Be it airline tickets, upgrades, any purchase path. [00:02:11] Regardless of whether it is airline ticket or if you're purchasing a ticket to an event, parking, whatever the case is. So for us, it's the ability to take that journey. To be able to identify when the right time to send the right message to the right user is. And that message could be an advertisement, it could be content, it could be nothing because it's not the right time. [00:02:35] But in each of these cases, you can make a use case for any and every brand based on the scale and depth of our data. [00:02:42] Damian: of our data. Fascinating. And you mentioned that long purchase journey, which is, sometimes it can be a long purchase journey, right? For air travel, or it could be short, but you do have a lot of scope within that context. [00:02:54] Mike: It is. I mean, very few people spontaneously book tickets to destinations, right? [00:02:59] And when [00:03:00] you're in that mindset, you're in a planning mindset, not only of the journey, but think about the insights and intelligence we can extract from the signals we receive to say, Well, this person happens to frequent a specific hotel chain, a car rental chain, a ride share company, when they land, they frequent a food delivery service. [00:03:21] Endemic, but then you think the non endemic piece. And this is the beauty of what we do. The lines of endemic and non endemic are completely blurred. To me at least. Because I think about, when you get on a plane, you may be traveling home to return to normality. Which takes you to food shopping, which takes you to the pharmacy, which takes you to the laundromat. [00:03:39] But my point is, I think the idea of always coupling a travel endemic brand or journey with the traveler is only a piece of it. be it on the road or at home. [00:03:50] I may go see a music event. I may go purchase music. I might play music. I may eat pizza. I will eat pizza just to be clear. But my point is, my behaviors [00:04:00] There are some that are going to be unique based on my journey, and others that are going to overlap with when I'm traveling for leisure, when I'm home. [00:04:08] And so, I love the fact that just, we can essentially meet the interests of the customer, which is the centric piece of this, and provide value to our partners as well. [00:04:21] Damian: It's a very clear example of how non endemic works in a retail media network, I think, because, you know, when you think about other retail media networks, often think about the retailer and what it sells, but, you know, with United, it's a different story. [00:04:34] Mike: Yeah, it's the breath of commerce, and that's what I enjoyed. That was like when I came here, it was eye opening. I had an idea, right? But just to see what we can do and really the validation of just how strong our data is and how valuable it is from a customer standpoint. When I say valuable to the customer, it is to spoon feed customers based on their interests. [00:04:57] Cafeteria style doesn't work. There are too many choices. [00:05:00] So if you're in a planning phase and we can bring about certain things that are of, normality to you, booking a restaurant, booking a golf reservation, simply as getting my ride share, it makes the journey easier. It makes it feel like it's Damien Fowler's journey, not just a customer who purchased a seat in one of our planes. [00:05:20] Damian: Yeah, I love that. And I just want to take that point a little bit further. Can you give some more examples of how, you work with brands, whether endemic or, when I say endemic, that would be travel related, right? Or not. and where that media might appear. [00:05:34] Mike: Sure. So today we are, our media network extends from our dot com, our in app, we have digital signage within the airports, be it in our clubs and lounges, gate information displays, on our planes we have in flight entertainment, or we call IFE, or personal device entertainment on your phone, and so as part of United Next, we made an investment to purchase north of [00:06:00] 800 planes. [00:06:01] And within each of those planes, they will be outfitted with the new IFE system. It's meant to be more of an OTT experience versus the current experience, which quite frankly is, it's legacy, it's the 1950s. It's a small screen with limited choices and it's not what we're used to. we envision this opportunity to have a very personalized experience in which you will have your interests displayed on that screen and every person's screen will be different. [00:06:28] Based on that individual. And so, for us, we will be retrofitting our current fleet, with the exception of a couple planes that will be retired over time. And so, over time, we will have screens in all planes on a, personalized basis. And so, for us too, it's, you extend past that, you have email and such. [00:06:47] It's a true omni channel offering, but most importantly, it's the engagement. We have an average of three and a half hour flight time. And so, when you're at home You can get up, use the restroom, go to the kitchen, whatever, if [00:07:00] a commercial comes on. You cannot do the same in a plane. At the same frequency. I mean, yes, you can get up, but the idea of having the ability to engage in an intimate and targeted manner with our users and to be able to show them things of their interest is huge. [00:07:16] Right? And then you think more, in lounges and clubs, It's not going to be personalized. If Damien walks in, if you walk into the club, you don't want to see. Hello, Damon. How are you? Do you need a new green shirt? That's creepy, right? Yes. So again, there's you can think about. the business traveler travels from Monday at 5 a. [00:07:35] m. to 11 a. m. and Thursdays from 4 to 7. So perhaps we put advertisers endemic to that audience. Families travel on weekends and these are generalities. But through research and through signals, we can begin to capture that. And again, the right message at the right time. [00:07:50] Damian: What customer insights will help connect brands with United Flyers? [00:07:54] Mike: So we capture over 120 targetable segments, or signals, I should say. And that [00:08:00] is, a mix of attitudinal, behavioral, lifestyle, and transactional. And today, our audience indexed to the highly affluent individual. Married, college educated, homeowner, household income of 250, 000 plus. And so you'll see in some of our launch partners, Bottega Veneta, which is a luxury brand, McAllen's, a higher end Scotch. [00:08:21] Very good for that audience, but at the same time, we are very diverse in terms of who is on our plane. We, our launch partner was Televisa Univision. 25 percent of the Chicago population is Hispanic. Is it 63 million, Spanish speaking, Americans in the U. S., right? So the idea of just focusing on one demographic doesn't do anyone justice. [00:08:45] very much. Right? Again, speaks to that scale of data. And so, we, there's a use case for every single brand, every single opportunity. We [00:08:56] Damian: that nuance that you can bring to it, to [00:09:00] advertising, is obviously key to this. what strategies is Connective employ to personalize ads and offer that to these different segments? [00:09:08] We are a very privacy centric, privacy [00:09:10] Mike: privacy safe, conservative approach to what we're doing. We sit atop GAM. we work with, a number of clean rooms. any and everything we do is meant to uphold the integrity of that customer's data. we will never sell the data as a stand alone. It'll always be wrapped with media on a managed basis. [00:09:31] And I say that because the sale of data opens up opportunity for bad actors. Then there are bad actors out there. So when it comes down to it You know, we want to ensure that we are keeping our customers, information, and privacy at the forefront. And then, any and everything we do is in a compliant way. [00:09:51] Data collaborations through clean rooms, proper encryption at all specific times, proper measurement and verification. it's a textbook [00:10:00] approach, knowing full well that,  [00:10:04] Mike: party data is currency, you have to protect it, and you have to use it in the right manner. [00:10:09] Damian: And it feels great, right? The work that we did is meaningful. [00:10:20] Mike: It's been overwhelming, honestly. I used to work, I helped startup advertising. com a long time ago, and all its brand names up through Yahoo. And I was always the one vying for a brand's business. To work on a brand site now has been an eye opening experience because you have the problem of choice. And the reception to what we've been doing has been incredibly positive. [00:10:44] and it feels great, right? The work that we did is meaningful. The work that we did is interesting. but we have to be smart in terms of who we work with. I would say the outreach from partners, we always want to maintain a very premium nature for any owned [00:11:00] and operated supply. I think it's important. [00:11:02] Again, the brand integrity for United is paramount. but at the same time, as I said earlier, there's a use case for all brands. And we're always open to exploration and conversations. And then making the right choice based on United brand, based on the value for our customers and for the overall business. [00:11:21] Damian: Now travel has skyrocketed since pandemic times, and that's been well reported. Can you describe the change United has seen more generally in people coming back to the skies? [00:11:32] Mike: the largest airline in the U. S. right now. and it's, it's a great position to be in because people fly United for the experience. [00:11:39] We do not compete with low cost carriers. That's not our model. People fly for the convenience, for the experience, for the opportunity to increase their loyalty status, for the journey in itself. Our app is the number one rated app in the, in, of all airlines, and if you, you know, I'm not sure if you're a flyer or not, Thank you. [00:11:58] If you are [00:12:00] so you see that app is very intuitive in terms of my baggage goes here. My gate is here. And so against personalization, right? It may not be specific. Damien. This is your journey. Rather, you are flying at this airport. Here is where your luggage is. Here's where your gate is. And it's just it's taking those steps to just again lessen the hassle of travel. [00:12:19] And then, as you get on the plane, our flight attendants, our ground crew, our pilots are just top caliber. it's the friendliness that you see. again, the experience extends beyond [00:12:29] Damian: a traveler's standpoint. [00:12:30] Mike: Connected media provides an opportunity for us to gather what we have from our three core pillars. Travel, loyalty, and media. [00:12:39] And it's that flywheel. we are able to ingest signals based on the profiles that we have. And in doing so, you begin to see the traveler profile as it begins to matriculate to an actual loyalty partner. [00:12:52] 39 million mileage plus loyalty partners. We have a co brand card through Chase. Right. We have our mileage plus [00:13:00] partnerships team, and we think about that from the Avis's, the Marriott's, from a travel endemic standpoint, non endemic, even like the away, I guess away luggage is not therabody, things to that effect. [00:13:10] And so, the ability to accrue and redeem miles as transaction. And then, with the credit card, the ability to redeem miles, or accrue miles, I should say, through transactions. As you go through the flywheel, you come to the media piece, which is the connective tissue. To understanding the middle and lower funnel of that transaction, purchase point, brand affinity, options for our users. [00:13:33] And then back to the first part, the emotion, and the journey, and the actual travel. And as we do this flywheel, we have more travelers, which means more signals, which means more opportunities for media, which means more, and it's a self fulfilling flywheel that essentially, again, with the customer in the middle, or the customer is the focus, it's Creates that opportunity to your point of why people are flying more with United.[00:14:00]  [00:14:00] Damian: What kind of feedback have you had from those customers? what are people's experience, what are people experiencing and how are they setting that back to you? [00:14:08] Mike: think the best part is, they've come up and said I'm so excited you're doing this. Never would have thought of this. like you, you're hearing it from the horse's mouth, right? So there's, in an unbiased manner, what I'm most proud of is the fact that we've come out with a legitimate business with a very, very focused North Star, that is focused solely around the customer. [00:14:31] that's unique. And to bring it to market at the speed that we did. With the help that we had from partners and the support that we've had from the industry has been just, has been amazing. Now the [00:14:43] Damian: the idea now seems like a very good one. And you're describing, you're telling me, Mike, how quickly you brought it to market. What, in under a year, really? I mean, it's a good idea. Do you expect that other airlines are going to want to emulate, what you've done here with your media network? [00:14:59] Mike: is [00:15:00] a very savvy airline. They're a great airline. they're doing certain things [00:15:07] with the connect, that we're connecting. streaming from a device to their, seatback screens. They've done partnerships with Walmart Plus and such. Whether they come out with a full scale media network, I'm not sure. but, United and Delta are the top two airlines in the U. S. [00:15:22] And they are a very savvy brand. So, if they come out, I would not be, surprised. I don't know about the others. You know, for me, it's not one's better than the other. It's just where I see the next. In [00:15:35] Damian: In general, while we're on the topic of predictions, when you look ahead to the rest of this year and to next, as you build this offering out, what are the kind of trends you're looking for in terms of that merging of travel and media that you just talked about? The year into next, what trends are you all looking for? [00:16:09] Mike: It's really, when you and I grew up, you had to pay for HBO, you had to pay for ESPN. it's a similar model, and you're seeing consolidation and M& A start in that sector. There's too many choices for consumers. Today, there's 273 retail media networks. That is not scalable, right? Marketers and agencies already have too many choices to make. [00:16:30] and at the same time, the uniqueness of that data, depending on the sectors. It may not be all that unique. I do think there's going to be consolidation. There has to be. And for me, I would expect that. I think we're in a very good position just given the unique position that we're in. And quite frankly, like the three pillars, right? [00:16:53] Scale, accuracy, and omni channel. And we can say we have that with confidence. I would say like, [00:17:00] to your point of expectations, there has to be consolidation. I think the introduction of AI, it wouldn't be a podcast without saying AI. I've already said flywheel, if there's another one I need to say. [00:17:11] But I do think, the introduction of AI into not only the purchase path, but more importantly, the analytics. Right? Humans know which questions to ask. AI will figure out what other questions to ask. And as we constantly feed these models, you're going to have, just from an analytics standpoint, the ability to extract new data, new intelligence, new insights, and we want to be on the forefront there to ensure that, we modernize our offering at a pace that is quicker, than what the industry is seeing. [00:17:44] Damian: Do you anticipate that your media network and what you're offering might have some kind of partnerships with some of those streaming platforms? I'm just thinking. Yeah, it's my job. So, [00:17:54] Mike: So, like, I do. I think there's opportunity for partnership. Yeah. it's the many versus the [00:18:00] power of one. [00:18:00] Damian: Yeah.  [00:18:01] Mike: You have to be selective, right? If you partner with everyone, you partner with no one. So, I think there's opportunities in the travel space. I do think there's opportunities in the non endemic space, too. We're at really early stages, so Honestly, platform side, I'm not used to this much attention. [00:18:21] and I love it. And we brought friends in to build this business. I'm working with my friends. I absolutely love it. And so together we're kind of sitting down and putting our heads together and say, okay, like we got to the starting line. We bust out our asses for nine months and we got to the starting line. How do we run this race and always be the leader? Because there's going to be people coming up after us. And that challenge with one another is great because we're pushing one another to be better. And it's not intense in the sense that like, any conversations with emotion are meant for constructive and collaboration. [00:18:57] And I think we're all being better because we're constantly pushing [00:19:00] one another. But more importantly, we're supporting one another. [00:19:02] Damian: Yeah. you do see some relationships with broadcasters, with in flight entertainment, but I imagine this is going to go. To a different level. [00:19:11] Mike: this is the early stage of the business. This is the exciting part. we're the bright, shiny object right now, and I think it's good to revel in that just to pat yourself on the back and say, Hey, we did it. [00:19:22] But realistically, like complacency doesn't get you anywhere, right? So everyone else has got has gotten to the starting line. There's been 273 other companies that got to the starting line, and some are running the race faster than others, and some are not even on the same course anymore. so for us, I think it's about heads down, and just constantly push. [00:19:42] And to be the best, [00:19:49] Damian: is highly competitive. Do you feel the pressure? [00:19:53] Mike: I don't feel the pressure from the industry. I feel the pressure to deliver. Like, me personally, I hold the bar very [00:20:00] high for myself, and I'm my worst critic. I know what it's like to be successful. I helped launch advertising. com and I can tell you those first five years were by far like the highlight of my life from a professional standpoint. [00:20:11] these last nine months are on par with that. And if I can make the next four years and three months the same or better, I'm going to do everything I can to do it. And if there's 23 years, 18 more years to follow that, great. I hope to retire at some point in my life. But, um, I'm just excited because. [00:20:30] This is real. And it's good. And, will be responsible for our success. So, yeah, I'm really excited about it.  [00:20:37] Damian: thank you so much for these insights. It's been great. [00:20:40] Mike: to speak with you, Damian. Thank you.  [00:20:42] Damian: And that's it for this edition of The Current Podcast. [00:20:44] We'll be back next week, so stay tuned. [00:20:47] Ilyse: The Current Podcast's theme is by Love Caliber. The current team includes Kat Vesce and Sydney Cairns. [00:20:53] Damian: . And remember, I'm Damian. [00:20:55] Ilyse: I'm Ilyse. [00:20:56] Damian: And we'll see you next time. And if you like what you hear, please [00:21:00] subscribe and leave us a review. Also, tune in to our other podcast, The Current Report.

Don "The Amazing" Shan joins Brian and Eric for semi-comprehensive IFE '24 coverage, featuring Larry Stevens, Jo Morris, Marcel Goebel, Wayne Wishnew, Lisa Sanderson, Jake Glaser, John Gaudette, Mike Robinson and many more!  An important name was added to the wall this year, and the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey was there.  Plus, Earnest CEO Kirk Zehnder joins industry newsman Mike McNulty to dissect the stunning FDI report on the Fastener News Report (1:09:55). Newly inducted Fastener Hall of Famer Carmen Vertullo gazes into the future of fastener materials on the latest Fastener Training Minute (1:37:18).  Run time: 02:42:22

On S3, E4 of Grateful Dad & Friends, I'm proud to host a friend who could easily have a career in radio, one of my closest music, golfing, and paddle tennis wingmen, Mr. Mark Hamer.  Mark takes us back to his Texan roots and shares how and when he discovered his love of “music with an edge”, including The Clash, Traffic, Talking Heads, Mott the Hoople, and of course, the good ol' Grateful Dead.  Tune in as he tells his story of taking his 90-year old parents to a Dead & Company show… in a Rolls Royce, how he and his grown children share live music together, and how his two grandchildren light up his life.  Mark touches on his winning battle with cancer, and we close by dedicating the episode to my lifelong friend and amazing human, Mr. Rainer “TITAN” Jenss, who lost his battle with brain cancer and passed away on the day we recorded this conversation.  God Bless You, TITAN!  God Bless You, Mark!  Join us, and let's see where the energy takes us!  #IFE

On the final day of Dead & Company's 30-show residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, I was honored to sit down with  Huntington natives and fellow Deadheads, brothers John and Tommy Peer and Tommy's son Thomas Peer.  We spent our time together reminiscing about the multigenerational Peer + Staib family bond, the Huntington shenanigans that we shared together and a few war stories of old.  Tommy & John brought us back to the glory days of when the Peers and Staibs were roommates post-college at their legendary animal house on Carly Avenue.  Tommy shares his Villanova connection with Tom Staib, and takes us back to the late 80's catching shows at the Philly Spectrum, among other famously epic venues.Thomas, the youngest music fan in the room, gives us his impression of The Sphere and Dead & Company's performance the night before, it being the anniversary of Jerry's passing, and Tom Staib's 60th birthday.  And yes, Tom DID gift us with a Not Fade Away the night before.  Thanks Tom!!We also got out of the box and talked of music outside the world of the Grateful Dead, when John reminded me how ridiculously talented Green Day is and how I should give them a listen.  Thanks John, I sure did!Finally, I was asked what the initials “IFE” mean and why those three letters carry so much meaning to me.  Thank you for asking, I loved sharing the backstory.Join us, and let's see where the energy takes us! #IFE     

In my second trip of the summer to catch Dead & Company at Sphere in Las Vegas, I was honored to host my friend of 40+ years, fellow Canterbury “Saint” (term used loosely), avid Deadhead, and all around amazing human being, my cohort Paco “Pac” Keville.  By the grace of God, Pac has recovered from a near-death car accident only a few short weeks prior and was firing on all cylinders when we sat down together at The Venetian.  He brings us back to his early days growing up in San Francisco, to his decision to trade the familiar comforts of the Bay Area for boarding school in northwestern Connecticut at age 14, to when he got on the bus in ‘85 and never looked back.  Among several classic tales, Pac shares his encounter with NBA legend and lifelong Deadhead, Bill Walton, en route to the Dead's legendarily awful show at Boreal Ridge.We recorded our conversation on a particularly sentimental day, namely August 9th, it being the 29th anniversary of the day we lost Jerry Garcia and the day my brother, Tom Staib, would have turned 60 years old.  We covered a lot of ground and we looked forward to what Dead & Company may have in store for us on this scorching Friday in Sin City.  Maybe Tom would even grace us with a Not Fade Away?  Join us, and let's see where the energy takes us!  #IFE     

En entrevista para MVS Noticias con Luis Cárdenas, Leonardo Valdés Zurita, expresidente del IFE, habló con Sheila Amador sobre la problemática de la sobrerrepresentación en la política mexicana, destacando la importancia de que los consejeros del INE apliquen correctamente la Constitución.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En entrevista con Pamela Cerdeira, para MVS Noticias, Leonardo Valdés, ex consejero presidente del IFE habló de la concentración del domingo en el INE en contra de la sobrerrepresentación de Morena y aliados en el Congreso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off Season 3, I'm joined by lifelong friend and fellow Deadhead, Tommy Mills, with a special cameo by his better half, Ms Karin Mills.  Karin proved to be an integral part of my conversation with her husband in that she served as “fact checker” for the tales being told, and I'm proud to report that Karin confirmed that all but one of the reported antics were, in fact, accurate.  Well done Karin!Similar to two of my previous guests, Doug “Pops” Smith and Rob “Monkey Man” Diestel, Tommy and I share a brotherly bond having spent our summers on the shores of Lake Champlain at a nearly magical “club” on the New York side of the lake known as Corlear Bay Club in the sleepy rural town of Keeseville.Tommy shares his earliest memories at CBC and he also reveals how he opted to sacrifice a few trips to the lake and instead “got on the bus” in the early 80's and traveled the country following the Dead.  He recalls how he and his band of Deadhead brothers supported themselves on tour by selling PB&J sandwiches, pineapple kabobs, and ice cold ½ oranges  from the back of their VW Golf.He surprises us by admitting that his first love of Grateful Dead music came with the release of the album, Shakedown Street, but it wasn't the heavy hitters like Fire on the Mountain or the album's namesake that hooked him.  It was….FRANCE.  Go figure.  He then widens our musical lens by introducing us to the likes of Donny Hathaway, and George Michael.  Yup, that George Michael.  Finally, Tommy and Karin give us a peek behind the curtain as to what their three beautiful young adult “children” - Delilah, August and Avery - are doing in their 20's, how the empty nest is treating them both and what love music they seek out today.Join us, and let's see where the energy takes us! #IFE #lovemyfriendofthedevil #loveourfactcheckerhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/truckin/663694969?i=663694987https://music.apple.com/us/album/france/663672224?i=663672834https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-ghetto-live/537033638?i=537033644https://music.apple.com/us/album/friend-of-the-devil/663694969?i=663695014 

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BIG thanks to all my guests on Season 2, it was an honor and a privilege to have hosted each of you!  I loved my field trips to record the remote interviews in Charlotte, Hilton Head, and Las Vegas as well.  Special shoutout to the Citizens of Sound team behind the scenes that help me create each episode of Grateful Dad & Friends - Will & Charis Retherford, and Leslie Dinsmore.  You all ROCK!  Join us, and let's see where the energy takes us!  #IFE 

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2023 was a banner year for Ezra Collective, making them the first-ever jazz artist to land the coveted Mercury Music Prize, for their album Where I’m Meant To Be, AND they brought down the house when they made their debut on MBE. The prolific group isn’t wasting time and are set to release their third album Dance, No One’s Watching in late September.  Written while on tour in 2023, the album is an ode to the dance floors they experienced and ties in with some of the members’ roots in church. Drummer and bandleader Femi Koleoso notes, “Myself, Ife, and TJ all grew up in church, and it played a massive role in how we view the purpose of dancing. Dancing is bigger than just the club space. Dancing is a community thing, dancing is a spiritual thing, and ‘God Gave Me Feet For Dancing’ is like a window into that element of Ezra Collective for the five of us.”

In the closing episode of Season 2, I have the privilege of hosting fellow Huntington native and fellow Deadhead (and the only friend I know that calls me “Enzo”:), Mr. John Buckholtz, who I call Johnny B.  Together we cover our glory days in the early ‘80's at the The Bay Club on the shores of Huntington Bay and we share how we've stay connected over the years through our mutual love of the Grateful Dead, and more recently through Johnny B introducing me to the music of Pearl Jam.  I'm even a new member of Pearl Jam's fan organization, Ten Club.  Yes, I'm now a member of a Pearl Jam fan club, and yes, that's pretty out-of-the-box for me!  Thanks Johnny B, for opening my eyes and ears to a new genre, I'm starting to expand my musical horizons!  Join us, and let's see where the energy takes us! #IFE     

Ife learns her arithmetics the hard way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rawdogging is the challenge of taking a long flight with no IFE, books, music, or sleep. Rawdoggers sit there staring at the cabin, out the window, and at the airshow map - basically what avgeeks do everyday. We're calling cultural appropriation!

Today we're talking to franchise thought leaders about … franchise thought leaders! Recorded live in New York at IFE 2024: it's part one with Matt Haller, Monica Feid, Ben Woodruff, and Gal Danay sharing who inspires them and who they follow.   Thanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.  And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.   https://www.northeastcolor.com/ https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise https://www.hughes.com/franchise https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire

Be Your Own Boss. Absentee owners. And … Responsible Franchising … What's YOUR least favorite Franchise Cliché? Our Rock Star panel is here - Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, and Danielle Wright share the tired buzzwords and catchphrases that drive you crazy in comments!   Heading to IFE in NYC? Download before Airplane Mode! Thanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes. And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network. --- https://www.northeastcolor.com/ https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise https://www.hughes.com/franchise https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire

Dr. Francisca Ikuenobe is a Professor of Geology and Geophysics at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. In her research, Franca studies rocks to understand the clues they can reveal about the living things, environments, and climates of the past. Franca is particularly interested in the microfossils of pollen, spores, and phytoplankton that are preserved in rock. She uses these to help determine the age of rocks and what they can tell us about the history of an area. Franca loves reading entertainment magazines like Vogue Magazine and watching entertainment news on TV. When Entertainment Tonight is about to start, she drops everything she's doing to watch it. She received her B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Ife in Nigeria (now Obafemi Awolowo University). Afterwards, Francisca worked as a production geologist and subsequently a palynologist for Shell Petroleum Development Company for a year before enrolling in graduate school. She received her M.Sc. in applied geology also from the University of Ife where she next worked as an assistant lecturer. Francisca was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Award for her Ph.D. work in Geology at Cambridge University. Following the completion of her Ph.D., Francisca joined the faculty at Missouri S&T where she is today. Francisca has received various awards and honors for her work, including being named an Honorary Global Counselor by Missouri S&T's Office of International and Cultural Affairs, an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, an African Scientific Institute Fellow, an elected fellow of the Geological Society of America, as well as receipt of the Distinguished Service Award from Goretti Old Girls International, Inc. and receipt of the Science and Technology Award from the Nigerian People's Forum. In addition, Francisca has been awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award, Outstanding Students Leaders' Outstanding Student Advocate Award, the Faculty Excellence Award, Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Woman of the Year Award all from Missouri S&T. Francisca joined us for an interview to talk about some of her experiences in life and science.

Hoje a gente traz um episódio muito especial para vocês. O nosso estado, o Rio Grande do Sul está atravessando a pior tragédia climática no Brasil de que se tem notícia. Cerca de 80% do estado do RS, uma área equivalente a toda a Itália está alagado. Estima-se que cerca de 600.000 pessoas estejam desabrigadas. Ainda não se sabe o número exato de mortos e desaparecidos. A nossa cidade ficou completamente isolada, o aeroporto ainda não tem data para voltar a funcionar. Tudo isso está acontecendo por causa das mudanças climáticas e esses eventos, infelizmente, serão cada vez mais frequentes. Por isso, tomamos a decisão de realizar esse episódio, trazendo alguns trabalhos que mostram o impacto das mudanças climáticas sobre a saúde materno-infantil, especialmente no âmbito dos refugiados climáticos. 1.        BREASTFEEDING FOR THE APOCALYPSE -  Nosso primeiro episódio traz uma reportagem que aborda a necessidade de políticas mais eficazes para a alimentação infantil durante emergências, utilizando o furacão Maria em Porto Rico como exemplo.Leia a reportagem em: https://www.corporateknights.com/health-and-lifestyle/breastfeeding-for-the-apocalypse/Acesse o guia de alimentação de lactentes e crianças pequenas em situações de emergência aqui: https://www.ennonline.net/attachments/4101/Ops-Guidance-on-IFE-v3-Portuguese.pdf2.        Associação da poluição do ar e exposição ao calor com prematuridade, baixo peso ao nascer e natimorto nos EUA: uma revisão sistemática.Um estudo demonstrando a associação entre a poluição, o aquecimento global e desfechos materno-infantis adversos.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2767260?utm_campaign=articlePDF&utm_medium=articlePDFlink&utm_source=articlePDF&utm_content=jamanetworkopen.2020.82433.        Aleitamento materno em campos de refugiados em desastres: uma revisão integrativa da literaturaEssa revisão da literatura buscou compreender quais fatores facilitam ou impedem o aleitamento materno em contextos tão precários como os campos de refugiados climáticos, bem como identificar lacunas na pesquisa.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30325743/Se quiser ajudar, de qualquer lugar do Brasil, recomendamos as seguintes instituições, comprometidas com a saúde materno-infantil e a proteção de mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade:ONG Prematuridade.com As doações serão direcionadas para o Hospital Materno Infantil Presidente Vargas. www.prematuridade.comProjeto As Lolas, que assiste mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade. Chave pix para heyladiespoa@gmail.com. Esse episódio é dedicado a todos que se envolveram para salvar vidas na última semana.  Ninguém fica para trás! Não esqueça: você pode ter acesso aos artigos do nosso Journal Club no nosso site: https://www.the-incubator.org/podcast-1 Se estiver gostando do nosso Podcast, por favor deixe sua avaliação no seu aplicativo favorito e compartilhe com seus colegas. O nosso objetivo é democratizar a informação. Se quiser entrar em contato, nos mandar sugestões, comentários, críticas e elogios, manda um e-mail pra gente: incubadora@the-incubator.org

On episode 69, Micah and I talk about my surprise trip to Tampa to visit with Momma Coleman.   But first, Listener Lu wants to know about tracking Taylor Swift's plane. Micah and I talk about Jack Sweeny and Ground Control, ⁠https://grndcntrl.net/⁠ There is also an addition about Maps from Listener Grant and an update from Mapmaker Eric. Micah and I then talk about my surprise trip to visit with Momma Coleman and my two wonderful flights with United. Even though I couldn't get my Bluetooth headset to work with the IFE system, I had a great time with the Purser and other flight attendants. I even received a very nice note from the Captain and learned a bit more about my United Challenge Coins!  The opening and closing music is provided by the Madalitso Youth Choir as they sing their Welcome Song and their Good By song, recorded at the lobby of The Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia. We hope you enjoy the show!

-Asiste a la Feria del Libro Neza 2024 del 10 al 14 de abril -Estudiantes se intoxican con gas pimienta en Paraguay-En 1990 el IFE se constituyó formalmente como el organismo imparcial -Más información en nuestro podcast

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Alex tells us all about his return to Hong Kong, with Cathay setting a new gold standard in IFE over Emirates (Greg flew China Southern, and, errr, well). Paul flies the all business class 321neo from La Compagnie from Orly to Newark (road traffic was key to that story, but traffic there is none to board, how crazily fast is that, kudos La Compagnie!). Choose your BA seat on Jordanian (neat trick), but it might come with a free infant for you. After 27 years, Qatar Airways replaces Al Baker (would some call him the Jeremy Clarkson of the airline industry?). Can reward/award finders help you spend air miles faster than they devaluate? The biometric airport experience is upon us, and AI is rising (but robots do strike in London when they drive trains). Is British Airways' customer service seeing a renaissance after having listened to Layovers? (at least they're investing quite massively in it, hopefully in IT -capital letters- too). Will we see boarding group -2 arise (group 0 is here)? ExTime, beautiful third party lounges thanks to a je ne sais quoi (the French flair surely). The bucolic murals at that -4 walkway.We did travel quite a lot, pardon the delay in getting this one out. We'll be back in December!Happy flying, all.—Paul is on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.Alex is on Instagram, and Twitter.Layovers is on Instagram, and Twitter. 

The following question refers to Section 7.8 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure.The question is asked by Stony Brook University Hospital medicine resident and CardioNerds Intern Dr. Chelsea Tweneboah, answered first by Mayo Clinic Cardiology Fellow and CardioNerds Academy Chief Dr. Teodora Donisan, and then by expert faculty Dr. Michelle Kittleson.The Decipher the Guidelines: 2022 AHA / ACC / HFSA Guideline for The Management of Heart Failure series was developed by the CardioNerds and created in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America. It was created by 30 trainees spanning college through advanced fellowship under the leadership of CardioNerds Cofounders Dr. Amit Goyal and Dr. Dan Ambinder, with mentorship from Dr. Anu Lala, Dr. Robert Mentz, and Dr. Nancy Sweitzer. We thank Dr. Judy Bezanson and Dr. Elliott Antman for tremendous guidance.Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. Question #29 A 69-year-old man was referred to the cardiology clinic after being found to have a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular hypertrophy. For the last several months he has been experiencing progressively worsening fatigue and shortness of breath while getting to the 2nd floor in his house. He has a history of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic low back pain. He takes no medications. On exam, his heart rate is 82 bpm, blood pressure is 86/60 mmHg, O2 saturation is 97% breathing ambient air, and BMI is 29 kg/m2. He has a regular rate and rhythm with normal S1 and S2, bibasilar pulmonary rales, and 1+ pitting edema in both legs. EKG shows normal sinus rhythm with a first-degree AV delay and low voltages. Transthoracic echocardiogram shows a moderately depressed LVEF of 35-39%, severe concentric hypertrophy with a left ventricular posterior wall thickness of 1.5 cm and strain imaging showing globally reduced longitudinal strain with apical sparring. There is also biatrial enlargement and a small pericardial effusion. A pharmacologic nuclear stress test did not reveal any perfusion defects. A gammopathy panel including SPEP, UPEP, serum and urine immunofixation studies, and serum free light chains are unrevealing. A 99mTc-Pyrophosphate scan was positive with grade 3 uptake. In addition to starting diuretics, what is the next most appropriate step for managing for this patient? A Start metoprolol succinate B Start sacubitril/valsartan C Perform genetic sequencing of the TTR gene D Perform endomyocardial biopsy Answer #29 Explanation The correct answer is C – perform genetic sequencing of the TTR gene.   This patient has findings which raise suspicion for cardiac amyloidosis. There are both cardiac (low voltages on EKG and echocardiogram showing marked LVH with biatrial enlargement and small pericardial effusion as well as a characteristic strain pattern) and extra-cardiac (bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and low back pain) features to suggest amyloidosis. The diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis requires a high index of suspicion and most commonly occurs due to a deposition of monoclonal immunoglobulin light chains (AL-CM) or transthyretin (ATTR-CM). ATTR may cause cardiac amyloidosis as either a pathogenic variant (ATTRv) or as a wild-type protein (ATTRwt).   Patients for whom there is a clinical suspicion for cardiac amyloidosis should have screening for serum and urine monoclonal light chains with serum and urine immunofixation electrophoresis and serum free light chains (Class 1, LOE B-NR). Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) is preferred because serum or urine plasma electrophoresis (SPEP or UPEP) are less sensitive. Together, measurement of serum IFE, urine IFE, and serum FLC is >99% sensitive for AL amyloidosis.

We're hitting all the gaps on this week's interview with two-time Thrasher Skater of the Year Tyshawn Jones. Tyshawn's boy Ife convinced him to come through to get interviewed about why he doesn't like doing interviews, getting into the watch game, breaking up with your girl but still rocking her gifts, his latest viral movie where he ollied over friend of the show Steven Victor's Ferrari, his love of whip appeal, skateboarding's notoriously too cool for school vibe, why he's the only dude out here treating shit like the NBA and those that know him best comparing his competitive spirit to Jordan's, the haters losing their minds if the becomes the first ever 3x SOTY, going no friends in the industry mode because he never parties, we recommend some NYC-centric stunts for him to pull off next, Fashion's often one-way relationship with skating and how skate brands themselves can quickly become all about clothing, what Hardies x Supreme means to him plus some breaking news on an upcoming collab from the streetwear giant fans of real hip-hop are gonna love, not getting flown out to meet NBA YoungBoy, getting clips over everything but still looking fly, James Jebbia's prowess on a board, being the face of Supreme pre and post multiple acquisitions, crazy ass white boys, his creative relationship with filmer William Strobeck, Jay-Z personally approving the use of his music, how his restaurant Taste So Good and his mom's rasta pasta stacks up to the competition, what goes through his head while modeling, the only IG demographics worse than TF's, his DIY attitude when it comes to investing in real estate, unflappable entrepreneurship and much more on this professional and profitable episode of The Only Podcast That Matters™. For more Throwing Fits, check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/throwingfits.