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Uplink named 2023 Tempest Awards Finalist for Best Charity or Social Good Initiative

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Uplink joins prestigious list of finalists for Best Charity or Social Good Initiative

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Uplink Studios, pioneers of community-based esports for every generation, has been named a Finalist for the 2023 Esports & Gaming Tempest Awards in the Best Charity or Social Good Initiative. This is Uplink’s first nomination for the prestigious award and is yet another validation of the company’s mission to not only make better gamers, but better humans through its virtuous gaming model.

“We are honored to be name as a finalist for the 2023 Tempest Awards for Best Charity or Social Good Initiative,” says Derek Rodner, CEO & co-founder of Uplink Studios. “This recognition is only possible because of our community of gamers and their families.”

The Tempest Awards acknowledges the esports industry’s most innovative companies and executives, with categories that span production, talent, and technology. Judged by key members of the esports community, these awards serve as top honors for the brands, the teams, the leagues, the players and the business leaders driving the competitive gaming industry, globally.

Uplink Studios is honored to be nominated alongside titans of the industry including: The State Farm Gamerhood Challenge 2023, The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl Presented by USAA, Level Up University, and MTA Gaming. The winners will be announced on October 23, 2023 at the Esports & Gaming Tempest Awards Ceremony at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas.

ABOUT UPLINK STUDIOS
Uplink Studios, headquartered in Glenmoore, PA is a physical network of community esports training centers and entertainment arenas coupled with a proprietary digital platform designed to enable players of all ages to train and compete in a professional environment that focuses on building better gamers and better humans through our virtuous gaming model. Uplink Studios is a STEM.org Accredited Educational Experience.

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Improving Consumer Experiences with Real-time Analytics and IoT Technology

FREMONT, CA, USA, September 18, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — NEXCOM, a leading global supplier of intelligent retail appliances, announced today launch of the Neu-X303mini, powering the future of retail with smarter, faster, and more efficient operations. Developed by leading technology experts, the Neu-X303mini delivers the latest in edge AI computing power to optimize inventory management, improve customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiencies.

Designed to revolutionize the retail landscape with unparalleled performance in a compact design, the Neu-X303mini is powered by the 12th Gen Intel^® Core™ processor, enabling retailers to process and analyze vast amounts of data at the source with cutting-edge Edge AI computing power. Real-time data processing with the Neu-X303mini gives retailers the actionable insights needed to deliver more immersive customer experiences.

“We are unleashing the power of data intelligence and edge AI computing on behalf of the retail industry,” said Peter Yang, President of NEXCOM. “Businesses that leverage IoT technology and real-time data analytics are already optimizing inventory management and providing lightning-fast checkout experiences to improve customer engagement, including removing the need for barcode scanning.”

The Neu-X303mini is designed for space optimization with a sleek and compact design measuring just 183mm (W) x 137.9mm (D) x 47.9mm (H). The mini powerhouse does not compromise on performance while integrating seamlessly into the retail environment. It delivers uninterrupted operations with Intel^® Iris^® Xe graphics, a powerful platform that offers stunning visuals and compelling 4K content creation and media playback features.

The Neu-X303mini is equipped with 2 LAN ports, 4 USB ports, and 2 USB Type-C ports to support enhanced customer engagement at digital kiosks, box office displays, information stands, bus stop signage, and other mobile transit displays. The comprehensive connectivity options ensure simple integration and use with existing systems and peripherals.

“The NEXCOM Neu-X303min is a game-changer for the retail industry that combines powerful edge AI computing capabilities and a top-of-the-line Intel^® processor to harness the power of real-time data analytics,” said Yang. “Creating enhanced shopping experiences is essential to compete in today’s retail marketplace, and with visual edge computing power, connecting shoppers with immersive advertising, hospitality, and brand engagement experiences is now possible – even within tight retail space limitations.”

Features
● 12th Gen Intel^® Core™ (Alder Lake PS) processor SoC
● Four 4K@60Hz display output, DP, HDMI 2.1 and 2 x USB 3.2 Type-C
● Dual 2.5G LAN ports, 4 x USB 3.2 and 2 x USB 3.2 Type-C ports for easy connection
● Onboard M.2 2280 Key M with PCIe signal for storage modules
● Onboard M.2 2230 Key E for optional Wi-Fi modules
● Compact design (L: 183mm, W: 137.9mm, H: 47.9mm)
● 12V DC in

To learn more, please visit the NEXCOM website.

About NEXCOM
Founded in 1992, NEXCOM integrates its capabilities and operates eight global businesses, which are Industrial Mesh, Intelligent Platform @ Smart City, Intelligent Video Security, Mobile Computing Solutions, Medical and Healthcare Informatics, Network and Communication Solutions, Smart Manufacturing, and Open Robotics and Machinery. This strategic deployment enables NEXCOM to offer time-to-market, time-to-solution products and services without compromising cost.

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Penn & Teller’s hand-picked magicians to tour in an all-new show.

NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 15, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Mills Entertainment, a leading producer and promoter of live entertainment experiences, is thrilled to announce a partnership with the legendary duo of Penn & Teller to present the national tour of “Penn & Teller present: The Foolers”. Following highly successful previews earlier this year, a nationwide tour kicks off this Friday in York, PA.

“Penn & Teller present: The Foolers” is the world-renowned magical duo’s love letter to the magic community as the pair, known for their legendary performances and award-winning television series, introduces the world to a new crop of magicians and illusionists, affectionately regarded as TV’s trickiest. The initial leg of the tour features master magicians Alex Ramon, Jessica Jane, Matt Donnelly and Vinny Grosso, collectively known as The Foolers. Armed with their own sense of wit and mystery, these proteges pay homage to the legendary duo’s signature style with a fresh and dynamic twist, presenting a brand-new live experience that will leave audiences awe-inspired and thoroughly entertained.

Penn Jillette explains, “We love magic, but we also love magicians. We’ve had about 800 on our TV show and we picked the most amazing and funniest to go out on the road and do their own great tricks and some of ours. Yup, they’ll be doing some Penn & Teller tricks, but it’s their own tricks you’ll be talking about forever. They are the best. It’s that simple.”

The Foolers’ preview performances received an overwhelming response from audiences and critics alike. With sold-out shows and rave reviews, it was evident that the tour had struck a chord with fans of magic, comedy and illusion. This resounding success has paved the way for the national tour, which promises to bring the same level of excitement and wonder to audiences nationwide.

“When it comes to magic and illusion, there is no one better than the legendary duo of Penn & Teller, and we are thrilled to collaborate with them on this passion project.” says Michael Mills, CEO of Mills Entertainment. “The hand-selected performers represent a diverse range of magical styles and specialties, each bringing their own distinct personality and flair to the stage. We cannot wait to show audiences what the future of magic looks like!”

After kicking off in York, The Foolers national tour will visit more than 20 cities across the United States. Audiences can expect a mesmerizing production featuring an iconic blend of illusion, trickery, and wit, executed by a team of exceptionally talented performers handpicked by the duo themselves. The tour promises to deliver an immersive experience that will challenge perceptions and leave audiences questioning their own senses.

Tickets for the tour are on sale now. For additional information, including tour dates, ticketing details, and updates, please visit FoolersLive.com.

About Penn & Teller:
For over 45 years, the legendary duo of Penn & Teller have partnered to form one of the most acclaimed magic duos in the world. The eight-time “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year” continue to defy labels—and at times, physics and good taste — by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. With one of the most-beloved resident headline acts in Las Vegas history and hundreds of appearances and specials across all networks, including their hit magic show, Fool Us, on the CW, and five books between them, this prolific pair have blazed the trail for thousands of entertainers that have followed.

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Rod’s Sudoku Tutorial

Rodney L. Wagner

Author Rodney L. Wagner proudly presents his amazing book, “Rod’s Sudoku Tutorial.” Beside him is his supportive wife, Sharon.

“Rod’s Sudoku Tutorial” by Rodney L. Wagner was displayed at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) – Book Gallery

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Understand what Sudoku is and why it’s so much fun, but more significantly, find out a useful approach for completing difficult problems.

CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Rodney L. Wagner’s fun and insightful masterpiece, “Rod’s Sudoku Tutorial,” was published by Author Reputation Press. This work of art was featured in the July issue of The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR).

Current non-fiction and fiction books are reviewed in The New York Times Book Review, a weekly paper magazine supplement to the Sunday edition of The New York Times (an American daily newspaper with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to be a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers). It is one of the most well-known and significant book reviews in the business.

Author Rodney L. Wagner, a native of Oklahoma, was born in 1935 with a hearing loss and a speech defect. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi while serving in the U.S. Navy and a Master of Divinity.

He pastored churches in Colorado before launching a graphic arts business and returning to college, where he earned a certificate in business data processing as well as a Master of Business Administration. Before becoming a teacher, he worked as a computer programmer and system analyst. He’s retired and lives in Olympia, Washington, with his wife.

Benji Cole of CBS Radio interviewed Rodney L. Wagner, together with his wife, Sharon Wagner. They talk about the author’s inspiration for writing this book. This book comes in handy for people who want to learn and play Sudoku and is also suitable for all ages. Listen to the full interview: https://youtu.be/tE0dcFtvJmI.

People of Distinction is one of the most extensive and wide-ranging radio shows in the United States. Hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio, People of Distinction is the right fit for authors who want to increase their exposure to readers. The radio program airs on Apple’s iTunes Radio Network (Professional News/Talk), featuring CBS Radio, Fox News, NPR, and C-Span.

“Rod’s Sudoku Tutorial” was among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2023 at the University of Southern California on April 22–23, 2023. This book will help readers obtain techniques for playing Sudoku and improve their problem-solving skills.

The Los Angeles Times is the country’s biggest metropolitan daily newspaper, with more than 40 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly, a Sunday print readership of 1.6 million, and a combined print and online local weekly viewership of 4.4 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for more than 140 years.

In this book, “Rod’s Sudoku Tutorial,” the author explains what Sudoku is and why it is so fun, but more importantly, he reveals helpful techniques for solving particularly vexing puzzles.

He knows the techniques work because he’s used them to solve thousands of puzzles, including hard and extreme puzzles. Each technique includes a narrative and step-by-step instructions on how to use it depending on the situation.

The book provides real-world examples so readers can see how to implement the techniques. Whether they are novices or have moderate experience but want to improve their puzzle-solving skills, they will discover helpful hints on mastering even the most difficult of puzzles in Rod’s Sudoku Tutorial.

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Michael Johnathon of WoodSongs.

“Garden of Silence” album artwork.

WoodSongs episode 1,078 with Rob Block of Alison Krauss and Union Station, award-winning Irish singer Aoife Scott, Michael Johnathon (middle), 15-year-old Ellie Hack and National Hammer Dulcimer champion Ted Yoder.

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20th Album; Next WoodSongs Season; New WoodSongs Kids Radio & TV Series; National SongFarmers Gathering; & Public TV Broadcast Of Walden: The Ballad Of Thoreau

NASHVILLE, TN, US, September 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Michael Johnathon, the multi-talented banjo-playing folksinger, author, screenwriter and host of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour is kicking off a busy year with the rollout of several music, community and film projects. In addition to being the creator and host of the national radio and TV series WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, Michael performs concerts across the country and recently released his 20th full length album “Garden of Silence”, published six books, composed an Opera and wrote a play performed in 42 countries. He conceived and organized the community of SongFarmers with over 97 active chapters across America and Ireland. His worldview is shaped from the front porch of his Log Cabin home outside of Lexington, Kentucky.

“Never before in the history of the world has the need to revisit the meaning and spirit of the front porch been so needed,” says Michael.

There is merit in that musical message. Generations ago there was a Slavic saying that went, “if everyone in the whole world simply took care of their own homes you would not have to worry about the world anymore.” In the 1960s, that was rephrased into a bumper sticker, “Think globally. Act locally.”

20th Studio Album “Garden Of Silence”

Michael Johnathon’s 20th studio album, “Garden of Silence” starts with a song about the day Vincent van Gogh passed away and concludes with a tribute to folksingers everywhere. On the journey between those two musical bookends are songs about Henry David Thoreau (“Winter Song”), the spirit of the front porch (“Front Porch Symphony”), the devastating portrayal of Narcissism (“Narcissistic Blues), dancing with your lover (“September Eve”), a tribute to Johnathon’s musical hero Pete Seeger (“Seeger Mashup”), and the banjo-driven instrumental about the fragrant scent of earth following a rain fall (“Petrichor”).

New Season of WoodSongs heads to Public Television and Radio:

The WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, with over 1000 fully produced shows, has an established audience of over two million listeners each week on 500 public radio stations, public television coast-to-coast, American Forces Radio Network in 177 nations and now on the RFD-TV Network nationwide. WoodSongs is a performance and conversation, live audience, multimedia “front porch” and has become the biggest music broadcast in America.

Recipient of the Stephen Foster Broadcasting Award, Telly Award, an extended residency at the historic Lyric Theatre and a recently installed exhibit at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, WoodSongs continues to grow its radio affiliate base, enhance its online presence, and expand its large TV audience from the welcoming “front porch” of Kentucky, which is at the crossroads of America’s folk, country and bluegrass music communities.

The newest season of WoodSongs includes artists like the late piano legend George Winston, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Dan Tyminski, Michael Martin Murphey, INXS founding member Andrew Farris, Swiss bluegrass power trio The Kruger Brothers, Dukes of Hazzard actor and songwriter Tom Wopat, Paul Overstreet, Hubby Jenkins, a Celebration of Louisiana Cajun music with the Savoy Family Band and more.

New WoodSongs Kids TV & Radio Series:

Michael Johnathon is launching a new public TV and Radio series called WoodSongs Kids, described by programmers as “Mr. Rogers meets the Grand Ole Opry.”

The program features talented kid musicians ages 6-16, from all around the United States. In partnership with the Department of Kentucky Tourism, Martin Guitars and VistLEX the first full season has been completed, all produced on the stage of Lexington’s historic Lyric Theater. The programs are on the air and available for PBS affiliates nationwide through NETA, the radio series is available via PRX.

“We have featured young kids on every WoodSongs broadcast for years, making it a highlight of the show every week,” Johnathon said. “WoodSongs Kids will be devoted exclusively to the kids of America’s front porch.”

Recent tapings featured young artists like 12-year-old yodeler Phoebe White, 13-year-old mandolin whiz Wyatt Ellis, who picks with Sam Bush and Billy Strings, 13-year-old yodeler Phoebe White and 10-year-old banjo sensation Owen Brockman.

“WoodSongs has been a staple of our weekend programming for over a decade. Our audience has always given us positive feedback regarding the show and specifically the WoodSongs Kids segment,” says Anthony Craven of WMSV FM-NPR at Mississippi State University. “When I learned a full “WoodSongs Kids” show was being developed, it was an easy decision to make it part of our weekend schedule.”

The program, available as a TV series to PBS stations nationwide, is co-hosted by 8-year-old Makayla Rayne. The radio series has already been picked up by stations from New Zealand to Oregon, Arkansas to Florida and began airing on Public Television in May 2023. Plans for future seasons include taking WoodSongs Kids on the road to theaters across America.

For official show information, artist lineups and production updates on the new WoodSongs Kid series visit www.woodsongs.com/kidstv.

8th Annual National Gathering of SongFarmers:

On May 18 and 19, 2024, the 8th annual National Gathering of SongFarmers will take place at the historic Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum located in Renfro Valley, KY. Michael Johnathon created a worldwide community of passionate artists and musicians the “music industry” left behind. SongFarmers is an international network of “front porch” minded musicians, songwriters and fans who love simple, rural music. This community is about everybody who loves to pick, play and sing.

“A SongFarmer is any artist who wants their music to make families, their hometowns, and their careers better,” says Johnathon. “I started the SongFarmer movement to help musicians find a new, defined direction for their music, to gather the global community of front porch minded folks and help them do good work and enhance communities by redirecting the tremendous energies of local musicians.”

There are over 97 active chapters across America and Ireland and growing. SongFarmers start a hometown chapter and invite their friends, family and neighbors into a big song circle once a month, called a SongFarmers Gathering, all free. They become musical leaders and mentors in their communities.

“The truth about music and art is not being told to the world of struggling songwriters,” says Michael. “There is an illusion that the age of million selling records and world tours are still there, but it is not. The real truth is 99% of musicians will not get a record deal, will not get a booking agent, will not become stars. Being a SongFarmer gives purpose, meaning and viable use to their passion and skills.”

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“Walden: The Ballad Of Thoreau” heading to Public TV, Radio and Schools:

“Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau” is Michael Johnathon’s original film and theatrical play, set during the final two days Henry David Thoreau spent in his cabin before leaving Walden Pond. The documentary that bookends the film is a look at the life of Thoreau filmed at Walden Pond at the actual cabin site in the woods. Over 9,600 schools, colleges, community theaters, and home schools have performed the play in 42 countries.

Winner of the John Muir Gold Award for Film and produced with the support of the Earth Day Network, American Forests and Kentucky Tourism, the TV broadcast is available for PBS-TV programmers from NETA and PRX for public radio. The four character, two act play script is available free (including lesson plans) to colleges, schools, community theaters and home schools. Many schools perform Walden for Earth Day. You can view the entire film online at www.waldenplay.com.

About Michael Johnathon:

Michael Johnathon is a banjo playing folksinger. He was Pete Seeger’s neighbor growing up along the Hudson River in his hometown of Beacon, NY. These days, his worldview is shaped from the front porch of his log cabin home outside of Lexington, Kentucky. Among the throngs of artists in the music world, few have elevated “dreaming” to such a high art form.

“Never before in the history of the world has the need to revisit the meaning and spirit of the front porch been so needed,” Johnathon says. “Indeed, war, pandemic and economic uncertainty, civil unrest and gun violence, the shattering of accepted norms and the incessant social media noise have caused many to look back to re-examine where we are heading.”

He has tapped into a global need for friends, community and the genuine comfort that organic art can give in a world of incessant stress.

“We are living among the first generation in human history that gets its music and art as a flatscreen, cell phone, digital tsunami of ones and zeros,” he says. “The real, front porch, organic world of music and art is fading away.”

It is an unlikely career trajectory that hasn’t been seen since folksinger Pete Seeger decided to build the Clearwater sloop to help clean up the Hudson River. While musicians and songwriters reach out for a golden ring that no longer exists in a record industry that has essentially collapsed, Michael Johnathon reaches instead to a global fan base made up of neighbors, families and fellow musicians. He believes in the passion and energy of those artists, the greatest stage in the world is the emotional front porch, the brightest spotlight shines on the figurative living room couch. His belief in the front porch spirit has resulted in powerful partnerships. In fact, the WoodSongs broadcast is described on-air as a multimedia front porch.

The Governor of Kentucky presented him the highest award the Commonwealth can give any artist, the prestigious Milner Award of the Arts, reserved for the likes of Wendell Berry, James Still, Jean Ritchie and others.

Visit his website www.michaeljohnathon.com.

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