Dean, George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology & Professor of Business & amp Management
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Dr. Akande is a Professor of Economics and Dean George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology, Webster University. He holds a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Oklahoma and post doctoral studies at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in the area of Leadership and Change.
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Dr. Akande: How Not Going Over the Cliff Has Helped
1-Jan-13
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author:
Cliff Compromise Could Help Economy, Cost Taxpayers
1-Jan-13
Published in: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Author: Tim Logan
Dr. Benjamin Akande Discusses the Fiscal Cliff
31-Dec-12
Published in: KSDK - NBC
Author:
Dr. Benjamin Akande Discusses the Looming Fiscal Cliff
30-Dec-12
Published in: KMOV - CBS 4
Author:
Dean Akande Receives 2012 Pillar in the Community Award
10-Dec-12
Published in: MarketWatch
Author:
Oreo Cookies, the Olympics, and Education
26-Sep-12
Published in: University Business
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Dr. Akande: Labor Day Report
3-Sep-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author:
Dr. Akande: College Tuition Continue To Rise
10-Aug-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author:
Building Business Sense & Financial Cents with Diversity
31-Jul-12
Published in: Small Business Monthly
Author: Julia Paulus Ogilvie
Dr. Akande: US Employers Add 80,000 Jobs As Economy Struggles
6-Jul-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author:
Dr. Akande: The Stalled Economy
4-Jun-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author:
Description: (KTVI) - The U.S. economy added 69,000 jobs last month, the smallest increase in a year. Meanwhile, unemployment increased 8.1 to 8.2 percent. More Americans are looking for work as manufacturing slows. Are we on the road to another recession? Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of the Webster School of Business explains.
Dr. Akande: The Ups and Downs of Gas Prices
10-May-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: There was a mad dash Wednesday between 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 am when St. Louis gas station suddenly started raising the price of gas. So what's going on? Dr. Benjamin Akande from the Webster School of Business explains.
Commerce Matters: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
26-Apr-12
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: When I arrived in St. Louis in the summer of 2000, I discovered a remarkable city home to 91 municipalities on the shores' of the mighty Mississippi River. It is a place described by demographers as the 'northernmost southern city' and the 'southernmost northern city.'
50 Missourians you should know
17-Apr-12
Published in: Kansas City's Business Magazine Ingram's
Author: Joe Sweeney
Dean Benjamin Ola Akande named one of the city's 100 people to know
9-Apr-12
Published in: St. Louis Small Business Monthly
Author: Jeremy Nulik
Description: For his entire career, Dr. Benjamin Akande has been finding ways to help organizations go from where they are to where they want to be.
College Graduate Jobs
28-Mar-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: Attention college students: you're back to class after Spring Break and finishing up your final semester. Some of you are graduating. But now what? Things might be looking up for you on the job front. Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of Business at Webster University talks about the improving job market.
Cheating Death: How to Manage Your Business Life
19-Mar-12
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: Organizations, like living organisms, are born to die. Often their end comes naturally once they have fulfilled their role in a mature marketplace. Others eventually kick the proverbial bucket because they underestimated the ability of an unknown competitor who emerges and takes them out.
Dr. Akande's perspective on the economics of the State of the Union Address by President Obama.
26-Jan-12
Published in: CBS News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: KMOX's Charlie Brennan talks with Dean Benjamin Akande, Prof. of Economics and Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University, about the economics of last night's State of the Union Address by President Obama.
Dr. Akande: Martin Luther King and Economic Empowerment
20-Jan-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: More than four decades after his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's words are still reaching new generations. And with all the changes we've seen since the 60s, there are still lessons to be learned, especially in Washington and on Wall Street. So says Dean of Webster University's Business School Dr. Benjamin Akande. He wrote a guest column for USA Today. In it he points out that Dr. King was not only a champion for Civil Rights but economic empowerment.
Column: On Economy, MLK Would Have Demanded Better
15-Jan-12
Published in: USA Today
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
When it comes to the economy, do you see our nation's glass "half full" or "half empty"?
1-Jan-12
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: Hope springs eternal that 2012 will be the year everything turns around. But is that just wishful thinking? Fox News asked Dr. Benjamin Akande, dean of the Walker School of Business at Webster University what his prediction is for the year ahead.
Good Prospects for Retailers
29-Nov-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: The National Retail Federation says 152 million bargain hunters will hit the stores this holiday weekend. Will this be the shot in the arm the US economy needs? Dr. Benjamin Akande, dean of business at Webster University, talked about the good prospects for this shopping season.
Jaco Report: Failure in the Political System
28-Nov-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: The seeming collapse of the American Political System.
New Dodgers owner can follow one of two paths
21-Nov-11
Published in: Los Angeles Times
Author: Helene Elliot
Description: For sale: a baseball team with a storied history but less-than-stellar recent past. Its name resonates across generations but needs some TLC. Has great location and potential to generate billions in TV rights fees. Inquire with Blackstone Advisory Partners.
Dr. Akande: Budget Breakdown
12-Nov-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: Dean Akande discusses the new Budget Breakdown
Tough Calls From The Corner Office (review)
4-Nov-11
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: a review of Harlan Steinbaum's Tough Calls From The Corner Office by Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande, Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University.
Managing the demands of accreditation: the impact on global business schools
10-Oct-11
Published in: Research in Higher Education Journal
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: This paper by Drs. Akande, Kourik and Maher, describes the background of several accreditation models from around the world as well as the impact of specialized business accreditation at Webster University.
Income inequality explodes
29-Sep-11
Published in: The St. Louis American
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: According to a just released U.S. Census Bureau report, more Americans fell below the poverty line last year. 2011 marks the third year in a row that the rate has increased, growing in the past 12 months from 14.3 percent to 15.1 percent.
Health Policy: The Decade Ahead (a review)
27-Sep-11
Published in: Reuters
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: a review of Jim Brasfield's Health Policy: The Decade Ahead by Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande, Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University.
Labor Day Jobs
5-Sep-11
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Benjamin Akande speaks about the unemployment rate in the U.S.
Unmarketing
29-Aug-11
Published in: GHWSBT
Author: Scott Stratten
Description: a review of Scott Stratten's UnMarketing by Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande, Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University.
Dr. Akande: Libya and St. Louis Gas Prices
23-Aug-11
KTVI - Fox 2
So what will a new Libyan government mean for the St. Louis area? It could mean lower gas prices.
Debt deal's done, but does it make sense?
2-Aug-11
Published in: St. Louis Beacon
Author: Dale Singer
Description: After weeks of speeches, posturing and negotiations, Congress has finally raised the nation's debt ceiling.
Debt Ceiling Breakdown
2-Aug-11
Published in: CBS News
Author: Doug McElvein
Description: Breaking down the debt ceilng deal
Leadership is an activity, not authority
29-Jul-11
Published in: St. Louis Business Journal
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande and Brad Wolaver
Description: Today, our challenging economic climate requires organizations to inspire change in new and more effective ways.
Seniors On Debt Debate
29-Jul-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author:
Description: A decision about the debt debate must be made by Tuesday or else "International Financial Chaos" could be in store for the U.S.
Dr. Akande: The Debt Crisis Stalemate
26-Jul-11
KTVI - Fox 2
The great debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill. The nation will run out of the ability to borrow money and pay existing bills in one week, if lawmakers don't agree to a deal to extend the national debt limit. It's currently at $14.29 trillion dollars.
Express Scripts Merger
23-Jul-11
Published in: KSDK - NBC
Author:
Description: The Wall Street Journal is reporting there's growing skepticism of whether locally owned Express Scripts can win anti-trust approval to buy competitor Medco for $129.1 billion.
Review of Willful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril
21-Jul-11
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Description: The truth to knowing the truth, according to bestselling author Margaret Heffernan, is that most of us in business are not blissful. Instead, we are blind to any number of threats and dangers ready to derail us or our company.
Dr. Akande: The Summer Economy
3-Jul-11
KTVI - Fox 2
Is the U.S. going the way of Greece? Massive debt increasting at home and in Washington. And unemployment doesn't seem to be improving. Dr. Benjamin Akande, Webster University's Dean of the Herbert Walker Business School talks about a plan to reduce the deficit and increase employment.
Review of Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs
6-Jul-11
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Ambassador George Herbert and Carol Walker
10-Jun-11
KETC Channel 9
Review of The E-Myth Revisited
26-May-11
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Commerce Matters: Review of The Credible Company
22-Apr-11
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Dr. Akande: United States Yard Sale
3-Mar-11
KTVI - Fox 2
The Federal Government could save billions of tax dollars each year by removing duplicate programs, agencies and offices. That's according to the Government Accountability Office. It found 81 examples of redundancy in the government programs. Congress and the White House continue to debate the budget. Dr. Benjamin Akande from the Webster University's George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology discusses.
Commerce Matters: Review of Money for Nothing
23-Dec-10
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Holiday Shopping
31-Dec-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Dean Akande: Last Minute Holiday Shopping
18-Dec-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Rising from the valleys of life
15-Dec-10
Published in: St. Louis American
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
When Boeing went to Kenya
8-Dec-10
Published in: St. Louis American
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Humpty Dumpty as recession lesson
2-Dec-10
Published in: St. Louis American
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Black Friday Expert Gives Advice
26-Nov-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Commerce Matters: Review of Love is the Killer App
25-Nov-10
Published in: Ladue News
Author:
The value of kindness to strangers
23-Nov-10
Published in: St. Louis American
Author:
2010 Business Salute evokes emotion
17-Nov-10
Published in: St. Louis American
Author:
Election 2010: Filling in the Gaps
11-Nov-10
Published in: St. Louis American
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Akande, Baum join Ralcorp board
25-Oct-10
Published in: St. Louis Business Journal
Author:
Description: Cereal and frozen food maker Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has named Benjamin Akande and Jonathan Baum to its board.
Labor Day and Unemployment
6-Sep-10
KTVI - Fox 2
This marks the second Labor Day since the Great Depression with unemployment above 9.5 percent. This week, Washington increases it's focus on jobs and unemployment. Democrats and Republicans are divided on what to do. Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean at Webster University's Walker School of Business and Technology breaks down what's going on and when it might get better.
Dr. Akande: Double Dip Recession
26-Aug-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Opinions on the bad economy are plentiful, some predict deflation followed by inflation. Others talk about double dip recession, depression and a crash. If only the economy was based on beer sales. Anheuser-Busch InBev saw a seven percent increase in profits last quarter making $1.5 billion. Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean at Webster University's Walker School of Business & Technology talks about what's going on.
No Frills Society
16-Aug-10
Published in: Yahoo! News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande and Richard Ryffel
Description: At JetBlue, the customer is always right; unless you're flight attendant Steven Slater and you're having a bad day, of course. In that case, you go on an expletive-laced rant and make an exit from the plane that would make a great pre-flight safety video.
BP, What Went Wrong?
6-Aug-10
Published in: CBS News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande and Chuck Feltz
Description: Dean Akande and Chuck Feltz outline what went wrong with BP's strategy before and after the Gulf Oil spill.
Financial Overhaul On Its Way to Obama's Desk
16-Jul-10
KTVI - Fox 2
How to Increase Return on Your Strategic Planning
9-Jul-10
Published in: St. Louis Business Journal
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande and Chuck Feltz
10 Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Networking
6-Jul-10
Published in: Monster.com
Author: John Rossheim, Monster Senior Contributing Writer
Boycotting BP gas stations would miss the mark, experts say
26-Jun-10
Published in: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Author: Matthew Hathaway
Webster University Awards Posthumous Degree to Tyrone Thompson
12-Jun-10
Published in: George Herbert Walker School of Business Blog
Author: Charla Lord
Boycotting BP? You Could be Hurting the Little People
3-Jun-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Rising Airfare Prices
31-May-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Breaking Down the Financial Overhaul Bill
27-May-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Commerce Matters: Review of Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture
27-May-10
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Is Bailing Out Greece the Right Thing to Do?
11-May-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Jaco Report: Regulating Wall Street
25-Apr-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Benjamin Akande - 2010 Olympics
28-Feb-10
KSDK - NBC
Dr. Benjamin Akande on Toyota Recalls
15-Feb-10
KSDK - NBC
MLK's Legacy and the Power of Dreams
17-Jan-10
Published in: CBS News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Kwame completes $100K commitment, funds minority graduate students at Webster University
14-Jan-10
Published in: The St. Louis American
Author:
The Economy 2010: What Can We Expect?
13-Jan-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Job talk: St. Louis must find its competitive advantage, says Webster University's Benjamin Akande
8-Jan-10
Published in: St. Louis Beacon
Author: Mary Delach Leonard
What Dubai Bailout Means for U.S. Economy
15-Dec-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Diluting the strategic message.
Take Five: Webster's Benjamin Akande Talks About Dubai
14-Dec-09
Published in: St. Louis Beacon
Author: Mary Delach Leonard
Express Scripts, Centene Highlights of Difficult 2009
11-Dec-09
Published in: St. Louis Business Journal
Author: Gil Stuenkel
Huge Debt in Dubai Making Investors Uneasy Around the Globe
2-Dec-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Akande: Black Friday 2009 - Will Retail Rebound?
27-Nov-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Some Businesses Could Be Hurting an Economic Come-Back
11-Nov-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Leadership (Wiley and Sons, February 2010).
Dr. Akande: Is the Recession Really Behind Us?
3-Nov-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Unemployment sits as a 26-year high at 9.8%. Some predicts unemployment will rise above ten percent by early 2010. On the flip side, manufacturing is better than expected and Ford's CEO is forecasting a bright future! The housing market is even a bit more positive, so is the recession really behind us? Dr. Benjamin Akande with Webster University weighs the signs.
Dr. Benjamin Akande on the Economy
1-Nov-09
KSDK - NBC
Akande Talks Economy
25-Sep-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Benjamin Akande on American Airlines and Twitter
20-Sep-09
KSDK - NBC
Dean Akande Discusses the Economy
16-Aug-09
KSDK - NBC
Dr. Akande: Student Enrollment Up
14-Aug-09
KTVI - Fox 2
There is a surge in student enrollment this year and the weakened economy is most likely the cause. The demand is forcing schools to increase class sizes and stretch class schedules. Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of Webster University School of Business talks about how the rush of students is having a positive impact on other industries.
Getting St. Louis IT on the Dean's List
12-Aug-09
Published in: St. Louis Commerce Magazine
Author: Bill Beggs, Jr.
Dr. Akande: Is Sales Tax Holiday Good for Economy?
7-Aug-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of Webster University's School Of Business talks more about what this holiday will do for Missouri's economy and how important this weekend is to retailers.
Dr. Akande: Does Cash for Clunkers Need Extension?
4-Aug-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Senate discussions continue today about the extension for the 'Cash for Clunkers' program. Senate democrats are battling reluctant republicans to approve extra money to keep the program afloat. Car makers say the program has boost auto sales. Dr. Akande, Dean of Business at Webster University explains why he does not easily agree.
Dr. Akande: Health Care Reform Challenges
26-Jul-09
KSDK - NBC
Dean Akande discusses the challenges President Obama faces regarding health care reform
Commerce Matters with Benjamin Akande: Barack, Inc.: Lessons From Obama's Campaign
24-Jul-09
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Dr. Akande: Economy Hopeful or Continued Downward Spiral?
22-Jul-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, recently offered a very hopeful look at the economy. His outlook is more positive when compared to many other economists. Barnanke believes the unemployment rate will peak at the end of the year. Others say unemployment will continue to rise until next summer. Dr. Benjamin Akande shared his views.
Dr. Akande: Doubts Mounting About Stimulus Package
10-Jul-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Doubts are continuing to mount around President Obama's Economic Stimulus Package. Dr. Benjamin Akande with Webster University talks about as unemployment increases to do fears and concerns about our nation's recovery.
Dr. Akande: Business Sports
7-Jul-09
KTVI - Fox 2
The Rams are for sale, the Cubs have been sold and the All-Star Game is next week in St. Louis. Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of Webster University School of Business talked about the business of sports and what is all means for St. Louis.
Dr. Akande: Economy Affects Professional Athletes Too
2-Jul-09
KTVI - Fox 2
KTVI -- We've heard the slumping economy is affecting everyone. But what do the numbers say? Sports Illustrated is out with its list of highest paid athletes -- and here they are: Shaquille O'Neal, A-Rod, Lebron James, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods round out the top five, Tiger being number 1. Dean of Business at Webster University, Dr. Benjamin Akande explains some athletes have they been hurt by the recession.
Dr. Akande: New Rules for CEO Salaries
11-Jun-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Benjamin Akande with Webster University talks about new guidelines put in place for CEOs of companies that received bailout money.
Dr. Akande: New Rules for Credit Card Companies
22-May-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Friday, President Obama is signing a law cracking down on credit card companies. The bill will revolutionize the credit card market with several restrictions, on everything from sudden hikes on interest rates to who can actually get a card. Dr. Akande with Webster University talks about the new regulations.
Word of Mouth Epidemic
22-May-09
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
GM Dealerships Terminated
16-May-09
KSDK - NBC
Dr. Akande: Chrysler and GM Dealerships Closing
15-May-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Akande talks about the closing of Chrysler and GM dealerships in our area.
Chrysler Bankruptcy
3-May-09
KSDK - NBC
Dr. Akande: Big News This Week Impacting the Economy
1-May-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Chrysler bankruptcy, swine flu, and overnight spike in gas prices all in one week. Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of Business at Webster University talks about how all of this news impacts the economy and what we can expect to see next.
Finishing What We Start: A Lesson in the Power of the Positive
27-Apr-09
Published in: MarketWatch
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Hard Choices for GM, Anheuser-Busch InBev
19-Apr-09
KSDK - NBC
Could Recession Be Coming to an End?
14-Apr-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Could the recent upswings on Wall Street be a signal that the recession is coming to an end? Investors are bracing for quarterly earnings reports that are due this week. Dr. Benjamin Akande says they could reveal where the economy is headed.
Soapbox: The Web Savvy Generation
5-Apr-09
Published in: Financial Times
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
G-20 Summit
5-Apr-09
KSDK - NBC
Upset Over AIG Bonuses
22-Mar-09
KSDK - NBC
E3thos.com Launches 'My Street,' Featuring Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande, Dean, Webster University School of Business and Technology
20-Mar-09
Published in: MarketWatch
Author:
Graduating College During a Recession
13-Mar-09
KTVI - Fox 2
The next step after college graduation is getting a job. But what happens to college students who graduate during a recession? Webster University's Dr. Akande has some ideas for the Class of '09.
Dr. Akande: Nationalization of Banks
24-Feb-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Most Influential St. Louisans
23-Feb-09
Published in: St. Louis Business Journal
Author:
Dr. Akande: Housing Plan
20-Feb-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Lessons from Humpty Dumpty
20-Feb-09
Published in: Forbes.com
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Dr. Akande: Economic Fears and Global Recession
18-Feb-09
KTVI - Fox 2
The Dow sank Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Markets in Asia and Europe followed. Dr. Benjamin Akande talks about the fear of a global recession.
Will the Stimulus Stimulate?
9-Feb-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Will either version of the stimulus package really stimulate the economy? Dr. Benjamin Akande with Webster University talks about the good and the bad of the package so far and how long it will take before people are back to work.
Ten Most Interesting: Benjamin Akande
29-Jan-09
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Trish Muyco-Tobin
Jaco Report: Missouri Unemployment Fund Going Broke
28-Jan-09
KTVI - Fox 2
KTVI -- Missouri's jobless rate is 7.3 percent. It's the highest in 25 years. Now the fund that pays unemployment benefits will be broke in two weeks. The Missouri unemployment trust fund has around 35 million dollars in the bank. It pays out around 20 million dollars a week. That means by Valentine's Day the fund's out of money to pay jobless benefits will be broke. Dean Akande shares his thoughts.
A Letter to President Obama
22-Jan-09
Published in: Ladue News
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Dreams Do Come True
19-Jan-09
Published in: AC360_
Author: Benjamin Ola. Akande
Dr. Akande: New Year Retail Deals
7-Jan-09
KTVI - Fox 2
KTVI -- There are some good deals to be found in this new year. Airlines are offering lower fares as a result of the weak economy. Stores are offering big sales with as much as 75% off prices. Dr. Benjamin Akande Dean of Business as Webster University talks about the latest in the economic trend and how long these deals will be around.
Dean Akande Makes Predictions for the Economy in 2009
4-Jan-09
KSDK - NBC
Economy Predictions for 2009
3-Jan-09
KTVI - Fox 2
