Persian Singer and Mental Health Advocate Nika Nikoubin Published Her Autobiography, ‘Who is Nika Nikoubin? A Bloody Las Vegas Hotel Story’

Persian Singer and Mental Health Advocate Nika Nikoubin Published Her Autobiography, ‘Who is Nika Nikoubin? A Bloody Las Vegas Hotel Story’

Persian Singer and Mental Health Advocate Nika Nikoubin Published Her Autobiography, ‘Who is Nika Nikoubin? A Bloody Las Vegas Hotel Story’
Who is Nika Nikoubin?

Now available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble

Who is Nika Nikoubin? A Bloody Las Vegas Hotel Story is not just another True Crime story but a powerful testament to resilience and authenticity, set to captivate readers worldwide. In a compelling narrative, this book takes readers on an intimate journey through Nika’s life, from her childhood in Iran to her pursuit of dreams in the United States and the night that unfolded in a Las Vegas hotel room.

Following Nika Nikoubin’s final court hearing in Las Vegas, certain media outlets and online comments presented a distorted narrative, failing to capture the full spectrum of Nika’s life experiences and the hurdles her mental health struggles posed. “The incident in Las Vegas, which has been subject to misconceptions, was solely rooted in mental health struggles and bears no connection to any political motives or affiliations,” states Nika. “My autobiography is an opportunity to provide an authentic perspective beyond sensationalized narratives.”

Publication Date: August 31, 2023

ISBN (Paperback): 979-8-218-26706-3

ISBN (Ebook): 979-8-218-26707-0

Book Genre: Autobiography

Publisher: Nika Nikoubin LLC

Nika Nikoubin, a 2023 Persian talent, is emerging as an advocate for mental health awareness and societal transformation. Her autobiography delves into her journey, shedding light on the complexities and challenges she has faced while battling bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. “My main goal is to spark conversations about mental health,” Nika says, echoing the central theme of her book. Her mission extends to dismantling the cultural taboos surrounding trauma and mental health, particularly among Persian women who have suffered assault—Nika’s determination to create a more compassionate society. A portion of the proceeds of the book will be allocated to National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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Jungle Cruise Skippers Podcast ‘The Jungle’ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Wild Disney Insights, Uncharted Chats, and Theme Park Adventures

Jungle Cruise Skippers Podcast ‘The Jungle’ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Wild Disney Insights, Uncharted Chats, and Theme Park AdventuresHosts David “Dr. Skipper” Marley and Trevor Kelly Take Listeners on a Ride Through Disney, Theme Parks, and Pop Culture

Jungle Cruise Skippers Podcast ‘The Jungle’ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Wild Disney Insights, Uncharted Chats, and Theme Park Adventures
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The cover artwork for The Jungle podcast

“The Jungle,” a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Disney Historian and Author David “Dr. Skipper” Marley and Crooner and Mid-Century Artist Trevor Kelly, is excited to celebrate its one-year anniversary on September 1st, 2023. With a unique blend of Disney insights, theme park adventures, and unscripted pop culture discussions, “The Jungle” has captured the hearts of listeners, making it a standout in the podcast landscape.

Tackling everything from stories behind Splash Mountain’s real-life historical significance to a behind-the-scenes look at what has been called “one of the greatest Disneyland pranks”. “The Jungle” brings an exciting and authentic perspective to its episodes. In true Skipper fashion, the podcast often navigates uncharted waters, taking unexpected turns that keep listeners entertained and engaged.

Key Achievements in the First Year: “The Jungle” recently marked its first milestone with a live recording event at Tiki Oasis San Diego, where several hundred enthusiastic “hip skips” (devoted listeners) gathered to share in the festivities. The podcast’s fun atmosphere has cultivated a passionate community of fans who appreciate the candid conversations and genuine friendship between the hosts.

A Look Back and a Glimpse Ahead: Reflecting on the journey, co-host Trevor Kelly shared, “Seeing such a wonderful response to hanging out and chatting with my friend Dave has been absolutely amazing. People seem to dig hearing us tell wild stories about working at Disneyland and more. We chat about everything from wild Llamas running down Main Street, to Maryland crab cakes. There’s really no telling what’s gonna pop up each episode.”

In line with their commitment to their audience, “The Jungle” has launched a Patreon featuring exclusive benefits such as a commemorative pin, membership in a “secret jungle society,” special livestream events, and bonus episodes.

Recognition and Acclaim: “The Jungle” has not only captured the hearts of listeners but has also made its mark on podcast charts. In its first year, the podcast has consistently ranked in Apple Podcasts top 200 charts for North America and Canada in its category, demonstrating its growing popularity and impact.

Listener Testimonials: Listeners have praised “The Jungle” for its unique approach to storytelling. One fan remarked, “I’ve seen videos and listened to other podcasts about Disneyland, but they are all just facts and dates. These guys tell real stories about the bizarre things that go on. And it’s nice that these two are also bizarre!” Another shared, “Really fun stuff. You never know what’s around the bend …well, nor where you’ve been either. A hoot!”

Where to Listen: “The Jungle” is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major podcast platforms. New episodes premiere on the 1st and 15th of each month.

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Trevor Kelly

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Detroit’s Design Legacy and Innovative Future Highlighted at 13th Annual Month of Design

Detroit’s Design Legacy and Innovative Future Highlighted at 13th Annual Month of DesignTaking place throughout September, Detroit Month of Design 2023 will feature exhibitions and tours from legacy institutions alongside shows and symposia from up-and-coming makers.

Detroit’s Design Legacy and Innovative Future Highlighted at 13th Annual Month of Design
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\”The Prelude\” introduces Detroit to the concept of NOVA24 | Photo + Film Festival, coming to the city and beyond in July 2024.\nPhoto credit: Lo Braden

Design Core Detroit is pleased to announce the 13th annual Detroit Month of Design, taking place September 1-30, 2023. This edition will feature over 80 events, including exhibitions, collaborative workshops, panel discussions and tours. Events will take place across Detroit and into the surrounding metro area at indoor, outdoor and virtual venues. 

As the USA’s only UNESCO-designated Design City, Detroit models the future-facing creative potential of post-industrial cities that center collaboration. This year’s theme, “United by Design,” centers design strategies with the capacity to strengthen community resources and mutual aid. Focused on the theme of unity, this iteration will seek to cross-pollinate disciplines so a more collaborative and accessible world can emerge.

Detroit Month of Design’s programming highlights the city’s legacy as an innovator in the development of industrial fabrication, honoring Detroit’s prestigious design past while looking forward to its future as a hub for new practices and emerging technologies. 

Featuring local breakthroughs in land use, sustainable fashion, modular fabrication and resource sharing, Design Core presents a vision of the new American city that is conscientious, sustainable and inclusive—ready to further the cultural landscape while engaging with this century’s defining issues.

“As we have seen in the years since the Month of Design began in 2011, Detroit is a key player in the world’s cultural and technological development,” said Kiana Wenzell, co-executive director of Design Core. “We are a well-positioned hub with a unique design history, which encompasses our city’s incredible array of historical and geographical influences. As Detroiters continue to innovate and reimagine their city’s rich industrial legacy, I suspect that we will see even greater attention and collaborative interest from design leaders around the world.”

Detroit Month of Design will highlight key players and districts from Detroit’s design legacy, exemplifying the city’s stake in design history and the role it has played in culture locally and globally.

Design Core Detroit champions design-driven businesses and their role in strengthening Detroit’s economy. It offers services to strengthen, grow and attract design businesses, increase market demand for design services and tells Detroit’s design story locally and globally. Design Core is the steward of Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design designation and is part of the College for Creative Studies.

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Carrie Paveglio

Executive Director

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Sage Microelectronics Hosts ‘Asian Memory and Storage Trends’ at Flash Memory Summit 2023

Sage Microelectronics Hosts ‘Asian Memory and Storage Trends’ at Flash Memory Summit 2023

Sage Microelectronics Corporation, a leading semiconductor company providing Integrated Circuits and solutions for digital storage and data security applications, hosted the “Asian Memory and Storage Trends” panel discussion at the 2023 Flash Memory Summit at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.

Flash Memory Summit is an all-inclusive international memory and storage showcase from Aug. 7-10. FMS is the largest memory and storage industry show with the most high-level keynoters from leading companies, the largest exhibits, and sessions covering everything from applications and architectures through enterprise storage, controllers, and new technologies.

Our industry thrives and grows with new technology and more applications than ever. FMS has expanded to an all-inclusive M&S summit welcoming all emerging M&S solutions. The scope of FMS2023 includes DRAM, DNA data storage, UCIe chiplet interconnects, Compute Express Link, wearables, automotive, AI/ML, data centers, and entertainment applications etc. 

Attendees come from companies producing consumer electronics (particularly cell phones, digital cameras, handheld PCs, and videogames) in computers, communications, military/defense systems, industrial and process control, test equipment, and instrumentation.

As an important participant and organizer of the Flash Memory Summit over the years, Sage Microelectronics successfully hosted the “Asian Memory and Storage Trends” track discussion on Aug. 8, making this venue one of the most crowded venues in the summit. The agenda included several SSD experts from Asia to share their in-depth views from different perspectives.

Chairman of the 2023 Flash Memory Summit Charles Sobey opened the “Asian Memory and Storage Trends” event with a special speech. He welcomed the speakers and participants who shared their insights and experiences on the development of SSD in China’s enterprise and data center markets.

Chen Xiang, Vice President of Product Engineering at DapuStor, discussed the current challenges and opportunities for enterprise-level SSDs in China, specifically the application of QLC technology. He also introduced ZNS SSD (Zone Namespace Solid State Drive), a new product specification that is expected to improve the performance of QLC SSDs.

Next, Kang Lei, Vice President of Product Planning at DERA, presented an overview of the server SSD markets abroad, as well as the future trends and prospects of the industry. He also analyzed the characteristics and needs of different customers in the Chinese market.

Peter Deng, the product manager of Silicon Motion, introduced the latest PCIe GEN5 controller SM2508, which uses TSMC’s 6nm process to reduce power consumption by 30% compared to 12nm. He explained how the controller can further reduce the CPU load and the operating power consumption with its unique design.

In the afternoon session, Brian Dargel, Technical Marketing Director of Solidigm, gave a presentation on the history and future of NAND Flash QLC technology. He drew a blueprint for the development of the flash memory industry in the next seven years from various perspectives. He shared some of his insights and predictions on the impact of QLC technology on data center applications.

The event concluded with a panel discussion hosted by Sage Microelectronics, which included Brian Dargel, Chen Xiang, Kang Lei, and Stanley Huang. They exchanged their views and opinions on the development of NAND flash technology, QLC technology, and data center applications. 

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Janet Erickson

Project Manager

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Platypod: Turns Up the Heat With New Products and Expanded Focus on Education

Platypod: Turns Up the Heat With New Products and Expanded Focus on EducationPoised to advance its leadership position in photography, Platypod has expanded its product line and increased its focus on education to help more photographers raise the bar on the quality of their images and creativity.

Platypod: Turns Up the Heat With New Products and Expanded Focus on Education
Platypod’s Ecosystem

Platypod’s branded products.

Completing its fifth Kickstarter campaign and shipping all responding backers early, Platypod is now focused on expanding its educational platform, as well as plans for new products in the future.

The Platypod Handle: The Handle joined an extensive product group already established with the Platypod ecosystem. What makes this new accessory unique is its wide versatility in so many different applications, including videography. Originally only available to Kickstarter backers, after shipping over 1,500 initial orders, the Handle became available to the public through the company’s website and has become one of Platypod’s top-selling products.

Expanding Educational Support: Platypod’s YouTube channel now boasts multiple short and concise “how-to” videos working closely with a recognized team of industry professionals, Dave Williams, Kersten Luts and Larry Becker. From informative interviews to serious instructional films, their goal is to help more photographers improve their skill set. And with the growing popularity and product line, more and more pros are using Platypod gear, and a new website feature, “Platypod Pros,now links to 55 well-known artists in imaging.

Platypod’s media presence has expanded with the creation of the Platypod Users OFFICIAL group on Facebook. The participants are primarily photographers interested in maximizing their creativity with all of Platypod’s products. Plus, recently interviewed on the This Week in Photo podcast with Frederick Van Johnson, Larry Tiefenbrunn, CEO and inventor, shared the company story and philosophy on its future continued growth.

“Our efforts to expand educational support in the photographic industry mirrors the quality and versatility of our product line. Recent products like the Handle, eXtreme and Platyball have given photographers an expanded perspective on creativity. Now we want to help grow their skills and at the same time give them an exciting new community.”  – Larry Tiefenbrunn, CEO/Inventor, Platypod

From the new Platypod Handle to the eXtreme, Platyball and the extensive line of additional accessories, the website recently underwent a complete makeover. Combined with the free monthly newsletter, frequent blog posts and user-friendly interface, Platypod is poised to continue its exciting growth well into the future. http://www.platypod.com.

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Skip Cohen

Operations/Communications Support

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