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By K Raveendran The proposed India, Middle East, Europe economic corridor is expected to go a long way to increase the political clout of Middle East countries, particularly the Gulf countries, which the West has hitherto been looking at mainly as a market for arms as well as the security might of US and allies, […]

The post Modi-Biden’s Economic Corridor Boosts Political Clout Of Middle East Countries first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Smobler’s CEO to share on vision, volume and value creation in the open Metaverse at iconic
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SINGAPORE, September 13, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Smobler, a leading metaverse architect headquartered in Singapore has announced its participation in Asia’s premier web3 and crypto conference, TOKEN2049 as a Gold Sponsor. The partnership underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to shaping the future of the creator economy and pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

The landmark event is set to become the largest gathering of its kind this year as TOKEN2049 prepares itself to welcome over 10,000 attendees from over 3,500 companies. The conference is a convergence of ideas, innovations, and industry leaders. With an extensive program boasting over 300 side events and networking opportunities held from 11 to 17 September throughout the city-state of Singapore, attendees can anticipate a transformative experience that underscores Asia as a catalyst for growth and innovation in the global digital asset ecosystem.

CEO and Co-Founder of Smobler, Loretta Chen, will be delivering her keynote on “Building a Better-Verse : Creating Vision, Volume, Value in the Metaverse” on the Kucoin stage on 14 September. The session will highlight case studies where Smobler catalyzed and impacted change and illustrate how the Metaverse can be harnessed as a tool for equitable progress,

“The buzzing energy of TOKEN2049 is always intoxicating. It is humbling and exhilarating to be amidst industry pioneers, thought leaders and daring innovators who push the boundaries of technology to create viable solutions for our world’s most pressing challenges. It is truly a melting pot of art, design, education and digital innovation. It reminds us that this is an exciting time to be alive!”

TOKEN2049 is scheduled to take place from 13 to 14 September at Marina Bay Sands, just ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 race weekend.

About Smobler

Smobler is a turnkey metaverse architect headquartered in Singapore with a strong emphasis on blockchain based gaming, event production, outreach and education. Smobler has created a suite of world’s first projects such as a metaverse wedding, the Tools of Rock concert venue and a disability park with SG Enable. It works with legacy brands such as Airbus, Carnegie Mellon, Mahindra, DBS, Starhub and also creates innovative projects such as Metaverse for Good, the inaugural cross chain project with Clay Nation and is curating a series of proprietary IPs such as 3VEREST, Cobbleland, Ichorium Wars and Aloha Surfer. Smobler is backed by The Sandbox and Brinc. For more information, please log on to www.smoblerstudios.com

About TOKEN2049

TOKEN2049 is a premier Web3 event, organized annually in Singapore, where decision-makers in the global crypto ecosystem connect to exchange ideas, network, and shape the industry. TOKEN2049 is a global meeting place for entrepreneurs, institutions, industry insiders, investors, builders, and those with a strong interest in the crypto and blockchain industry. For more information and continued updates on TOKEN2049 Singapore, please visit: https://www.asia.token2049.com/

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By Girish Linganna Xi Jinping’s absence from the recent Group of 20 summit may have been a deliberate move to prevent India from taking the spotlight. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with the United States and Europe, managed to find more effective ways to challenge China’s influence on the global stage as the G-20 […]

The post G-20 Summit’s Success Has Catapulted India As A Reliable Leader Of Global South first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

The Phoenix Phamily CD3 cover, insides & back – On the cover, clockwise from top left, that’s Tom & Jan Staebell, Gene & JoAnn Fioretti, Dolores & Don Brown and Jimi & Nancy Hopewell

CD3 Disc with an AI Generated Graphic of a Rock Band of Mythical Flaming Phoenix Birds

Wall O’Pix in our Chicago Studio – The Phoenix band members, Tom, Don, Jimi & Gene + their mates, bottom right, Jan, Dolores, Nancy & JoAnn – also pictured with the Phoenix Phamily, is Rich Bauer, left middle and Ed Chabot, right middle

Never Too Old To Rock ‘n’ Roll

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — These days we have plenty of great older Rockers to remind us that we’re never too old to Rock & Roll; Mick Jagger & Paul McCartney jump to mind. But sadly, there are also stark reminders that even those very young, or with youthful spirits, can leave us too soon; Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin, Jones & Cobain, all gone @ 27.

During an interview with The Phoenix, they spoke of a surreal feeling they had while recording their cover tribute to The Traveling Wilburys’ End of The Line, “realizing Roy, George & Tom were there.” The Phoenix knows, all too well, how fragile the life of a band and it’s members can be. They lost their original drummer (Jim), had a guitarist (Rich) forced to quit due to health issues and recently the spouse (Dolores) of their guitarist and sound engineer (Don) passed away, leaving a palpable void in what they now refer to as their Phoenix Phamily.

The guys just completed their 3rd CD of tribute cover recordings and decided to dedicate this one, CD3, to Dolores. She’s featured on the inside cover and the last 3 tunes were planned, recorded and dedicated to honor and memorialize her sweetly joyful spirit.

Listening to them talk about their recording process, it’s apparent they’ve been at this a long time and they clearly enjoy doing it together. The guys are mostly retired from professional careers as business executives, engineers and even a MD cardiologist. They live all over, Chicago, Phoenix, Las Vegas and BC Canada, and yet, they manage to stay close and current through regular Zoom sessions. The band is not a money making endeavor for them, indeed they told me it’s about constantly spending money and, more importantly, time doing what they love, making music together.

The fine print around the edge of their new CD3 disc says it well: “The Phoenix is a not-for-profit Rock & Roll Band established in Winona, Minnesota in 1968 and still recording their classic tribute performances for their own enjoyment and to share with Family, Friends & Fans…”

Btw, about the crazy graphic on the CD3 disc; it’s an AI generated image of a rock band consisting of actual mythical flaming Phoenix birds. Apparently the guy that did it (Jimi) likes it, Don tolerates it, Tom doesn’t care and Gene is embarrassed by “whatever it is.” “A healthy consensus & resolution process,” said Jimi, “that’s a key element to keeping such a group of humans together for so long.”

Having listened to all 3 of their CD’s and after watching their videos on their Facebook Fan Page and YouTube Channel, it’s fair to say these guys are good. Some of the tunes they’ve covered are very demanding, especially the Moody Blues orchestrated pieces that they’ve meticulously reproduced, always with a spin of their own. It’s impressive how they’ve been able to produce a recorded sound & feeling as though they were all in the studio together playing live. Their performances can be checked out on Facebook and YouTube.

From the beginning in 1968: Don (guitar), Gene (keys, guitar), Tom (bass), Rich (guitar) and Jim (drums), friends from Saint Mary’s College, in Winona, Minnesota, formed The Phoenix rock band in the Fall of 1967. These were booming years for (what we now call) Classic Rock and these guys were in the thick of it; playing covers of their favorite band’s hits for enthusiastic college crowds.

After graduation, as often happens, everyone went their separate ways across the US & Canada; embarking on their careers, getting married and starting families. Through it all, they kept playing with a string of other bands. As fate would have it, some of those bands were in Chicago where Don & Jimi (current drummer) met and played together for years.

2014: The unfortunate passing of The Phoenix original drummer, Jim Rauer, was a tragic catalyst bringing the guys back together and igniting the idea for a reunion. Don tracked Jimi down in Vegas and they set a date for a week long reunion filled with catching up and a whole lot of playing & recording.

Since then annual reunions followed in 2017, 2018 & 2019 (2020 was canceled. You know why). Each year the band recorded some of their old covers as well as some new work, including an original written by a friend from St. Mary’s, Ed Chabot.

In order to keep the music going between reunions, the guys developed a process for recording remotely. They Zoom for about an hour a couple times a month to discuss all the tunes in process and what they’re going to cover next. They strive for a holistic sound as though they were playing live together. It was a bit of a learning curve, but each contributor has equipment and ability to digitally record their performance then send tracks to the Master Mixer/Producer Extraordinaire – Don Brown who tirelessly works to keep things on track while building their mixes. Friends of The Phoenix have contributed their talents to their recordings as well – Ed Chabot, vocals and slide; Dan Nelson, vocals; Michael Sullivan, pedal steel; Richard Schoen, Jim Gilbert, Lisa Lombardy & Hunter Hopewell on vocals, to name a few. The guys always enjoy & appreciate having these talented performers on board.

To date The Phoenix has 60+ tunes in the can and 15+ music videos, which you can see on their Facebook Fan Page and YouTube Channel, with many more to come…

It’s cool realizing these guys have been playing together for 55+ years; they definitely have a strong brotherly bond centered around music which lifts their spirits and keeps them young at heart – Rock On!

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Erik’s Curiosa and Carde.io Partnership Creates Best-in-Class Social Play Program for Sorcery TCG Retailers, Players, and Collectors

AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Erik’s Curiosa, the creative force behind Sorcery TCG, today announced a strategic partnership with Carde.io, the leader in Organized Play and Retail Enablement software for the tabletop gaming industry. The partnership will enable Erik’s Curiosa to deliver a world class social play program for Sorcery TCG retailers, players, and collectors.

The Sorcery Play Network, powered by Carde.io technology, will seamlessly integrate with Curiosa.io, Sorcery TCG’s card database and deckbuilding platform, to provide Sorcery TCG fans a one-stop digital companion experience for the Sorcery TCG. The technical integration between Curiosa.io and the Sorcery Play Network is scheduled to coincide with the launch of the highly anticipated Sorcery TCG Beta release.

“We are delighted to announce our partnership with Carde.io to expand on our vision of social play for brick-and-mortar stores,” said Simon Swan, Director of Operations, Erik’s Curiosa. “After successful trials at GenCon this year, we were keen to press ahead with the adoption of the Carde.io platform to streamline store sign up, event creation and management, registration, and even player metrics and achievements.”

“At its heart, Sorcery is not designed to be a dedicated competitive experience, the game fully supports casual playstyles too. Embracing both aspects is what we call social play, where the fun features first.” Simon added “That doesn’t mean stores and players don’t require the best possible tools to manage their communities and support their enjoyment of the game. The Carde.io team’s direct involvement means we can accelerate our plans and help Sorcery reach its full potential when we release in stores worldwide in November.”

“The Carde.io team is thrilled to work with the team at Erik’s Curiosa as they seek to enable their retailers with our industry leading organized play and retail enablement platform,” said Chris Sheridan, Chief Executive Officer, Carde.io. “The Erik’s Curiosa team has displayed an affinity for data in their business and game management processes, so we’re especially excited to see how Carde.io’s data platform can shape the ongoing development of Sorcery TCG.”

Gerardo Avila, Chief Marketing Officer
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