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Celebrate the Third Annual California State Parks Week June 12-16, 2024

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With more than 200 events, the public is invited to celebrate the third annual California State Parks Week, June 12-16, presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation.

Through special in-person community events and virtual programming, this week-long event celebrates Californias 280 state parks and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places.

A complete list of the weeks events and how to participate is available at CAStateParksWeek.org.

This years themed days:

Wednesday, June 12: Explore New Experiences

From epic beach days to the magic of ancient redwood forests, there is so much to see, do, and experience in Californias incredible state parks. California State Parks Week is your invitation to explore an activity that you just might fall in love with. View all events.

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Thursday, June 13: Nourish Your Health and Well-being

Theres a reason why playing outside, having a barbecue or picnic, or taking a walk in the open air feels so good. Studies have shown that time in nature can boost peoples physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Everyone should have access to these benefits. Californias state parks give us all places where we can find refuge, inspiration, and joy. When we connect with nature, we are connecting with ourselves and boosting our overall health. View all events.

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Friday, June 14: Support Climate Resilience

Forests, oceans, grasslands, and other ecosystems throughout Californias public lands store huge amounts of carbon, making them powerful tools in adapting to climate change. Thats one of the reasons why its critical that all of us protect lands and waters. Learn about and support efforts by California State Parks and partner organizations to ensure climate resiliencefrom expanding protected lands in state parks and restoring forests to engaging in educational dialogue about climate threats and solutions. View all events.

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Saturday, June 15: Celebrate Community and Culture

Californias state parks are for all people. We reaffirm this truth by elevating the perspectives and experiences of communities that have been historically underrepresented in public lands. On this day and every day, we honor Black, Indigenous, and communities of color and the many ways these communities care for, relate with, and enjoy our shared parks. Join us for celebrations and cultural events statewide. View all events.

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Sunday, June 16: Care for Our Shared Lands

It takes our full community to care for public lands. Partners and volunteers are vital to keeping Californias state park system healthy, beautiful and rich in biodiversity. Discover how you can get involved in efforts to protect and steward Californias state parks as a volunteer, a partner, or one of many other roles. View all events.

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Launched in 2022, California State Parks Week advances the Outdoor Access for All initiative championed by Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the Natural Resources Agencys Outdoors for All initiative. These initiatives expand outdoor access to all Californians through focused investments in open space infrastructure, outdoor programming, and improvements to permit applications, with a priority to support underserved communities.

Why California State Parks Week?

Californias state parks preserve and protect the states natural and cultural history. In recent years, it has become abundantly clear that public lands play a critical role in making communities stronger, happier, and healthier. Our shared parks are places where everyone can connect with nature and find inspiration and joy. California State Parks Week is a fun way to celebrate the wonder and sense of community that the outdoors provide to Californians and visitors from all over the world.

  • Armando Quintero, director of California State Parks: The third annual State Parks Week celebrates the diverse natural and cultural heritage preserved within California's 280 state parks. This week also reminds Californians that This is where you live. All Californians deserve to enjoy these public outdoor spaces. There are many ways to explore them including with free park passes for select state parks. Welcome Bienvenidos Maligayang pagdating.

  • Rachel Norton, executive director of California State Parks Foundation: For the third annual California State Parks Week, we are once again celebrating wellness, stewardship, community and adventure. This week presents a special opportunity for both residents and visitors to California to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and significance of the state's protected spaces, including its state parks. By engaging with these natural and cultural treasures, individuals have the chance to develop a deeper connection to the land and its history. It's a time to embrace the wonder of these protected spaces and to reflect on the role each of us plays in their conservation and stewardship.

  • Sam Hodder, president and CEO of Save the Redwoods League: Research consistently demonstrates the numerous health benefits associated with spending time outdoors and experiencing nature. California's state parks serve as invaluable access points to these experiences for people of all backgrounds and ages. By providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, connection with nature, and encounters with awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural treasures, California's state parks play a vital role in promoting overall health and fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world and human history.

  • Kindley Walsh Lawlor, president and CEO of Parks California: California State Parks Week highlights some of the many ways people can explore parks and create personal connections with nature. Whether it's experiencing the awe-inspiring natural beauty of these spaces or learning more about Californias historic places and unique cultural resources, California's state parks offer something for everyone.

California State Parks protect the best of the states natural and cultural history; more than 340 miles of coastline; the tallest, largest and among the oldest trees in the world; and deserts, lakes, rivers and beaches. There are more than 5,200 miles of trails, and 15,000 campsites, prehistoric and historic archeological sites, ghost towns, historic homes and monumentsall waiting to be explored.

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For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Robin Carr at 415-766-0927 or redwoods@landispr.com.

To access hi-res images and b-roll video, please visit the California State Parks Week newsroom.

California State Parks

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, popularly known as State Parks, and the programs supported by its Office of Historic Preservation and divisions of Boating and Waterways and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the states extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Learn more at parks.ca.gov.

Save the Redwoods League

One of the nations longest-running conservation organizations, Save the Redwoods League has been protecting and restoring redwood forests since 1918. The League has connected generations of visitors with the beauty and serenity of the redwood forests. Our 400,000 supporters have enabled the League to protect more than 220,000 acres of irreplaceable forests in 66 state, national, and local parks and reserves. For information, please visit SaveTheRedwoods.org.

Parks California

Parks California is a statewide nonprofit working to ensure state, regional, and local parks thrive. As the statutory partner to California State Parks, Parks California has a simple missionto help strengthen parks and inspire all to experience these extraordinary places. From redwood groves and desert springs to urban parks and lighthouses, the organization works with partners to steward these natural wonders and make Californias parks more welcoming, accessible and relevant to all visitors. For more information, please visit parkscalifornia.org.

California State Parks Foundation

California State Parks Foundation, an independent, member-supported nonprofit with over 50 years of history, is dedicated to protecting and preserving the California state park system for the benefit of all. We work in parks and in Sacramento with partners, park staff, and policymakers to address the challenges parks face. To make real and lasting change we are working to build a movement of people who enjoy and advocate for their parks now, and for future generations. Learn more at www.calparks.org.

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Robin Carr

+1 415-766-0927

redwoods@landispr.com

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https://www.savetheredwoods.org/

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SpeedX Concludes Alpha Test with Massive Rewards, Announces Beta Launch and Potential Airdrop

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2,000 USDT Bonus, Game Packs, and Poll Rewards Up for Grabs as Revolutionary Mobile Racing Game Prepares for Next Phase

SpeedX, the revolutionary casual gaming from within the Telegram app is now out of alpha phase and ready for an exciting beta launch. Before a new level is to be started, players are given the chance to collect great rewards and enjoy diverse exciting community-oriented activities paving the way for what is expected to be a game-changing project in the world of mobile gaming and GameFi.

Alpha Test Conclusion and Massive Rewards

The SpeedX alpha test  came to a close, marking a significant milestone in the game’s development. To celebrate the success of this phase and reward its dedicated testers, SpeedX was offering an impressive array of incentives:

  • A 2,000 USDT bonus pool:
  • Massive game packs:

Players who participated in the alpha test can claim their rewards by visiting the official SpeedX Telegram bot @SpeedXgameBot (https://t.me/speedXGamebot).

Upcoming Beta Launch and Potential Airdrop

To add to this, SpeedX public beta is set to be released on October 24th, 2024. This next phase promises to bring even more exciting features and improvements to the game, including:

  • Enhanced graphics and smoother gameplay
  • New race tracks and environments
  • Additional car models and upgrade options
  • Improved matchmaking for asynchronous racing
  • Refined economic model for in-game rewards

The development team hints that the airdrop mechanics will reward both skilled players and active community members, incentivizing engagement with all aspects of the SpeedX ecosystem.

Community Engagement and Rewards

To further engage the community and educate players about the game mechanics, SpeedX has launched an interactive poll. The poll asks players to identify the factors that determine coin rewards in the game:

A. Car Level  B. Time to Complete the Race C. User’s Game Level D. All of the Above

Each participant in the poll has a shot at one of 5 winners that will get 10 USDT each for a total of 50 USDT. It is also an extra chance for players to learn more about the game and, at the same time, make some money.

SpeedX delivers real GameFi to the masses: the rousing experience of competitive high-speed racing with actual collisions and asynchronous gameplay. In terms of gameplay, SpeedX innovates a fundamental new interface that allows the players to merge two less effective cars into a more powerful one, boost the gaming dynamics and, ultimately, increase the chances of getting valuable bonuses.

Key features of SpeedX include:

  1. Merge and Upgrade System: Players can combine cars to create higher-level vehicles, up to level 160.
  2. Performance-Based Rewards: Higher-level cars offer faster acceleration and increased earning potential.
  3. Passive Income Generation: Cars generate coins even when players are offline.
  4. Asynchronous Racing: Players compete against each other’s best times on various tracks.
  5. Play-to-Airdrop Mechanics: Future airdrops will consider players’ performance and in-game assets(Coins & Diamonds).
  6. Dynamic Racing Environments: SpeedX is developing a variety of racing scenarios, including sky-high tracks, cliff-side sprints, and urban racing environments. These diverse settings will challenge players’ skills and keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

Innovative Economic Model

SpeedX’s in-game economy is built around two primary currencies:

  1. Coins(Gold): Used for purchasing new cars and upgrades. Coin is generated passively by owned vehicles and can be earned through races and completing daily tasks.
  2. Diamonds: A premium currency required for speeding up coins production and potentially influencing future airdrops. Diamonds can be earned through exceptional race performance and special events.

This dual-currency system creates a balanced economy that rewards both active play and strategic resource management.

Future Developments

Exciting plans for SpeedX include:

  • F1-Style Track: SpeedX is considering the addition of an F1-style track to the game. Players are encouraged to start collecting Coins and Diamonds now to purchase entry tickets for this thrilling future feature.
  • Collaborations with Top Car Brands: Discussions are underway to bring licensed car models into the game.
  • Global Racer Alliance: Plans for a player-driven governance system are in motion.
  • Extreme Racing Scenarios: The team is working on implementing physics-defying race tracks.
  • Enhanced Social Features: Upcoming updates will introduce clan systems, friend challenges, and global tournaments.

To participate in the game and claim rewards, players can interact with the Telegram bot @SpeedXgameBot.

For more information about SpeedX or to join the racing action, visit Telegram Channel: SpeedXNews, Telegram Community: SpeedXGame

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SpeedX is a cutting-edge mobile racing game built on the Telegram platform, offering players a unique blend of high-speed action, strategic gameplay, and innovative reward systems. With its play-to-airdrop mechanics and plans for asynchronous racing, SpeedX is set to revolutionize the casual gaming landscape.

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Quizmatch Unites Blockchain, GenAI, and Telecom Networks to Redefine OnChain Gaming

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Everyone loves good trivia, and now quizzes, GenAI, tournaments, digital asset rewards, blockchain, and telecom networks unite in an innovative way. Enter Quizmatch, a revolutionary blockchain-powered tournament platform, gamified with AI-driven quizzes, rewards, and digital asset ownership, all seamlessly integrated with telecom networks and social platforms.

With the rise of play-to-tap mini-games, Quizmatch offers players an engaging way to compete in quizzes on trending topics. Users can instantly verify results on-chain, ensuring complete transparency and immutability of leaderboards. Gone are the days of wondering if game outcomes are manipulated – Quizmatch solves this with its decentralized, tamper-proof technology.

Digital IPs are struggling to meaningfully engage and retain users. Superbrands are catching on to this trend. The New York Times has embraced its role as a gaming destination, LinkedIn has added casual social games to its platform, and two of the top food apps in India now offer quiz games tied to cricket with digital collectibles. Over 75 games are now playable directly on YouTube. Additionally, the recent hype around tap-to-earn Telegram mini-games, like Hamster Kombat, and combat-centric clicker games such as Rocky Rabbit, is making waves throughout the industry.

Telecom Partnerships for Wider Reach

As part of its ambitious roadmap, Accioo, the company behind Quizmatch, registered in Singapore earlier this year, has secured strategic partnerships with major global telecom networks, such as Jio in India and Robi Axiata in Bangladesh, giving the platform access to over 500 million users. Adding a few more global telecom operators from the Middle East, Africa, and LATAM is also on the horizon as Accioo aims to expand its reach further. These partnerships highlight the platform’s immense scalability and potential to bring web3 gaming experiences to millions.

Built on the Sei Blockchain: Speed and Efficiency for Web3 Users

Quizmatch is built on the Sei blockchain, the fastest parallel blockchain, supported by institutional heavyweights like Coinbase, Delphi Digital, and Circle Ventures, known for its speed and efficiency. With a block finality of 390 milliseconds, Sei is designed to offer Web2-like experiences, making it ideal for high-frequency trading and real-time digital interactions.  Sei allows Quizmatch to offer real-time interactions similar to traditional web applications.

Jason Lim, Global Gaming Lead at Sei Foundation, emphasizes, “For us, empowering Quizmatch with the right speed to onboard that many new Web3 users and support such high on-chain transaction volumes is a proposition that fits Sei organically. We are one of the fastest-growing L1 ecosystems in the world right now.”

Speaking about the platform’s vision, Gaurav Raj Thakur, Co-founder and CEO of Accioo, stated, “Web3 has always posed challenges with its complex onboarding processes, and our goal is to change that. Through Quizmatch’s simple, yet engaging tournament framework, we aim to make blockchain accessible to billions of Web2 users, truly democratizing the digital gaming experience.”

In the near future, the company intends to add more features in Quizmatch. The mini quiz tournaments might soon be launched from within social media platforms such as the X by simply calling for the Quizmatch bot. The platform is designed to host quiz tournaments in multiple languages, including vernacular ones, creating a more personalized and culturally resonant experience.

Saurav Dwivedi, Co-founder and CTO, adds, “We’re collaborating with various telco networks, SDP partners, and Layer 1 chains to create a truly unique experience. Our in-house compliance engine ensures culturally relevant and engaging quiz content as we expand across multiple geographies.”

Quizmatch’s approach has already caught the attention of industry observers. The platform was recently selected for the ALPHA Startup Program at Web Summit Doha, standing out at 1,043 chosen from nearly 10,000 applicants worldwide startups from around the world.

 Quizmatch continues to push the boundaries of gaming and blockchain technology, it is well on its way to becoming a game-changer in the digital entertainment space, transforming how users engage, compete, and own digital assets on a global scale.

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Dianetics Diamond Jubilee commemorated at the Frankfurt Buchmesse: 75 years of positively transforming millions of lives

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Four leading book distributors in Europe chose the Frankfurt Buchmesse to deliver their recognitions to the BestSelling book Dianetics at the launch of celebrations for its 75th Anniversary and wide distribution since publication in May 9th 1950.

Four leading book distributors in Europe chose the Frankfurt Buchmesse to deliver their recognitions to the BestSelling book Dianetics from L. Ron Hubbard at the launch of celebrations for its 75th Anniversary and wide distribution since publication in May 9th 1950.

The 2024 Frankfurt Buchmesse could not have concluded more appropriately than with L. Ron Hubbard’s Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health being acknowledged “for positively and permanently transforming millions of lives over the past three quarters of a century” said a representative.

The book has been honored with four prestigious recognitions from distributors across Europe, as if marking the four cardinal points of the continent. From the North, the UK acknowledges its continued inspiration; from the South, Italy celebrates its profound impact; from the East, Slovakia praises its enduring legacy; and from the West, Spain highlights its perennial bestseller status.

In this regards, Marvin Blagsden, Managing Director of Gazelle Book Services, presented a commemorative plaque recognizing “the extraordinary legacy” of L. Ron Hubbard, which “continues to inspire and guide people worldwide, making a lasting impact on personal development and well-being.” 

Going down south in EuropeDonatella Nazzi, Manager of Libro Co Italia, recognized L. Ron Hubbard’s “remarkable contribution to literature and human knowledge,” adding, “We are very pleased to distribute Dianetics. We have many interesting ideas for next year’s celebration of your anniversary, and I’m sure we can do a great job together.”

In crossing to Slovakia in eastern Europe, Heureka granted Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard the award “Finalist Product of the Year 2023 in the Category of Books” and flying to the western Europe in Spain, Arnoia Distribución de Libros S.A., a Galician business group at the forefront of book distribution in Spain and abroad for over 30 years, joined in with another award “to congratulate L. Ron Hubbard for his vast and extraordinary body of published works in honor of the 75th anniversary of his perennial bestseller Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health.”

 

L. Ron Hubbard’s Legacy: One of the Most Enduring and Widely Read Authors in Literary History

As an author, humanitarian, and the founder of Dianetics and Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard stands as one of the most acclaimed figures of the modern age

His writing career, which spanned more than half a century, established him as a leading light in American fiction and as the author of over 35 million words of nonfiction—the most comprehensive exploration of the human mind and spirit, providing a unique pathway to total spiritual freedom. 

Recognized as one of the top 20 bestselling authors of all time, Hubbard’s works have been translated into 114 languages, with more than 325 million copies in circulation, including over 3,000 recorded lectures and approximately 5,000 writings. 

In testament to the magnitude of his literary legacy, he holds four Guinness World Records: for most published author, most translated author, the author with the most audiobook titles, and for the single most translated non-religious work.

Time-Tested Technology: Just as Relevant in 2024 as in 1950.

Published on May 9, 1950, a forerunner of Scientology, Dianetics was proclaimed by the national columnist Walter Winchell in a telling prediction, “There is something new coming up in April called Dianetics. A new science which works with the invariability of physical science in the field of the human mind. From all indications it will prove to be as revolutionary for humanity as the first caveman’s discovery and utilization of fire.”

If Winchell’s statement was bold, it was nonetheless accurate, for with Dianetics came the first definitive explanation of human thinking and behavior. Here, too, “was the first means to resolve problems of the human mind, including unreasonable fears, upsets, insecurities and psychosomatic ills of every description” said one of the fans.

At the core of such problems lay what L. Ron Hubbard termed the “reactive mind” and defined as that “portion of a person’s mind which is entirely stimulus-response, which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions.”  

“That the mind still recorded perceptions during moments of partial or full unconsciousness was dimly known. But how the engram impacted physiologically, how it acted upon thinking and behavior—this was entirely new” says one of the readers,In short, here lay a mind, as Mr. Hubbard so powerfully phrased it, “which makes a man suppress his hopes, which holds his apathies, which gives him irresolution when he should act, and kills him before he has begun to live.”

“As word of  Dianetics spread, general response was considerable: more than fifty thousand copies were acquired by the general publicimmediately off the press, while bookstores struggled to keep it on shelves. As its experienced workability grew, public response grew even more dramatic” said Ivan Arjona-Pelado, European representative for the Church of Scientology.

“Dianetics—Taking U.S. by Storm” and “Fastest Growing Movement in America” read newspaper headlines through the summer of 1950. “While by the end of the year, some 750 Dianetics groups had spontaneously mushroomed from coast to coast and six cities boasted research foundations to help facilitate Mr. Hubbard’s advancement of the subject” continued Arjona-Pelado.

Over the years, Dianetics has become an international phenomenon, with more than 22 million copies in circulation, translated into 50 languages, and distributed in 175 countries worldwide

“As a perennial bestseller, Dianetics is indisputably the most widely read and influential book on the human mind” concluded Arjona-Pelado.

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