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In the news release, “Stay Thirsty” Book Achieves Top Amazon Sales Ranking and Widespread Acclaim; Audiobook Released, issued 20-Oct-2026 by Old Stone Press over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that a change has been made. The complete, corrected release follows:

“Stay Thirsty” Book Achieves Top Amazon Sales Ranking and Widespread Acclaim; Audiobook Released

LA GRANGE, Ky., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Old Stone Press is excited to announce the release of an audiobook version of Stay Thirsty: A Serial Entrepreneur’s Tale of Success & Failure, the first book written by Mark Haertzen. According to the publisher, the audiobook adaptation was released because of overwhelming market demand following the success of the eBook and paperback released in March.

The Kindle version of Stay Thirsty recently achieved Best Seller Status on Amazon in the Biographies of Business Professionals category. The book also received the prestigious Independent Press Award and will collect the 2027 NYC Big Book Award as a Distinguished Favorite in the Business-Entrepreneurship & Small Business Category.

Readers and reviewers have raved about Haertzen’s unfiltered account of the risks and struggles in his life as a serial entrepreneur. The memoir has been met with widespread acclaim, such as praise by Printed Word Reviews: “Stay Thirsty is an inspiring and instructive read that replaces corporate jargon with honest storytelling.”

“There have been a lot of requests for an audiobook adaptation of Stay Thirsty,” said John Clark, Owner/Founder of Old Stone Press. “Countless busy people have told us they would like to listen to the “book on tape” while exercising or driving,” he continued. “This iteration was fast-tracked due to strong audience reception and inquiry.”

The Stay Thirsty audiobook is available through various online sales channels, including Amazon/Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and YouTube. A sneak preview of the audiobook’s introduction and a video trailer can be listened to at www.staythirstythebook.com.

About The Book

The memoir chronicles Mark Haertzen’s 60-year entrepreneurial journey with refreshing honesty and humility. His most significant venture, Rocket Man, serves as the primary case study for his thoughts and reflections. He covers the company’s 31-year lifecycle in vivid, sometimes painful detail – from a startup launched with a prototype he built in his garage to a global manufacturer and exporter of beverage dispensing equipment with sales in 65 countries.

Mark then recounts the company’s bold, strategic pivot to becoming a leading provider of walking vendors for the stadium foodservice industry, hawking beer and other drinks at 75 venues from Delaware to California. Rocket Man appeared at every major sporting event in the United States, including the Kentucky Derby (25), Super Bowl (6), World Series, Daytona 500, NCAA Final Four, and the Ryder Cup.

Few memoirs give such a raw, unfiltered account of the risks and struggles involved in building businesses and the impact they have on one’s life and family. Mark not only describes his biggest wins, but also the gut-wrenching failures and insecurities he overcame to achieve them in a decades-long transformation from an impulsive and instinct-driven “born entrepreneur” into a logical, data-driven business leader.

Throughout the book, Haertzen distills his experience into what he calls “Rocket Wisdom” axioms, such as “Nothing Sprouts From the Ground Fully Grown”. They offer pragmatic lessons for the reader, focusing on perseverance, flexibility, adaptability, and accepting failure as tuition for future success.

He also explores the important role mentors, partners, friends and family played in his accomplishments, reinforcing his belief that entrepreneurship is a team sport. Full of instructive insights, Stay Thirsty is both a celebration of entrepreneurial ambition and a call to accept the risk, take the plunge, and write your own story.

Author Bio

Mark Haertzen is a native of Lexington, Kentucky and a graduate of the University of Kentucky. During his 60-year entrepreneurial journey, Haertzen conceived more than fifty businesses, inventions, concepts, and charitable endeavors, some of which ended well and others that didn’t.

They include a drive-thru coffee shop, marketing service, real estate brokerage firm, residential subdivision, technology companies, line of cocktail mixes, board game, and a chain of self-storage facilities. Rocket Man, Inc. was his most significant venture and Stay Thirsty is his most recent project.

When Haertzen isn’t writing or working on his next business venture, he enjoys playing poker, boating, and sitting on the beach. Mark lives with his wife, Debbie, in LaGrange, Kentucky. They have two grown sons and a granddaughter.

OLD STONE PRESS specializes in the art of publishing single-author books, complicated or highly illustrated “coffee table” books. They are based in Louisville, Kentucky. https://oldstonepress.com/

Contact Information:

Mark Haertzen
Author, Stay Thirsty                            
(502) 548-0264                                   
424693@email4pr.com    

John Clark
Publisher, Old Stone Press
(502) 593-1506
424693@email4pr.com

Correction: An earlier version of this release incorrectly [describe the update briefly].

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Tencent Cloud and Teleport Collaborate to Advance AI-Powered Cross-Border Logistics from China

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teleport, Capital A’s logistics venture and leading Southeast Asian eCommerce logistics specialist. Under the MOU, Tencent Cloud will provide the cloud infrastructure for Teleport’s operations in China, while Teleport will leverage Tencent Cloud’s artificial intelligence (AI) to build smarter, more automated logistics operations for cross-border movement from China.

The Teleport Network: Built for Cross-Border eCommerce

Teleport moves eCommerce and cargo on Southeast Asia’s largest air network, moving up to 1.25 million parcels a day across the Teleport Network, connecting China, Southeast Asia, Oceania and the Middle East by leveraging the freighter and belly capacity of over 55 airline partners. Operating at this scale demands seamless orchestration, which begins with ensuring every single parcel moves with verified, accurate data. The partnership with Tencent Cloud anchors shipment data on a reliable digital foundation from the first mile and ensures every subsequent process from customs clearance to mid-mile multi-airline transfers runs on timely, accurate information.

Supporting the Next Phase of Growth for Cross-Border Logistics

As global cross-border e-commerce accelerates, managing operational complexity requires moving beyond passively monitoring shipments. Backed by deep ecosystem experience in China and across global markets, the partnership with Tencent Cloud will make it easier for Chinese marketplaces, shippers and regional partners to integrate and collaborate seamlessly. This establishes a unified, single source of truth across the supply chain, giving Teleport, its airline partners and its eCommerce customers identical real-time tracking from origin to destination.

Accelerating AI Adoption Across Logistics Operations

Building on this Cloud data foundation, Teleport is exploring a suite of Tencent Cloud AI solutions to advance operational efficiency.

Tencent Cloud Agent Development Platform (ADP): Enables Teleport to build and deploy purpose-built AI agents across core operational workflows, including automated route optimisation, customs document processing, dynamic capacity planning, and real-time disruption recovery.TokenHub: Provides flexible access to different AI models, helping Teleport balance capability, responsiveness and cost efficiency across AI applications.WorkBuddy: Enhances internal operations and knowledge access through multi-agent workflows, enabling teams to collaborate more efficiently.eKYC & identity verification: Strengthens verification and onboarding workflows for cross-border merchants, air cargo partners, and ground handling agents, reinforcing compliance and security across the network.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud International, said: “As cross-border commerce continues to create new opportunities across Asia and beyond, logistics providers are increasingly looking for technologies that can help improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and support growth across multiple markets. Through our collaboration with Teleport, we are combining Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure and AI capabilities with Teleport’s logistics expertise to help move the Teleport Network beyond visibility towards intelligent decision-making and execution, enabling greater operational agility across its cross-border logistics network.”

Milan Dhingra, Chief Product Technology Officer of Teleport, said: “Teleport will always be a physical air logistics business, but we run digital first. Therefore it is key that we work with the right partners in the right market where mission critical cargo data need to flow, where their expertise is unmatched. China has its own digital ecosystem and we wanted a partner that understands Teleport’s vision for seamless orchestration and intelligence while being purpose-built for local requirements. Tencent Cloud is that partner for us in China.”

Making the Teleport Network Smarter

This strategic collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advance the development of cross-border logistics through cloud and AI technologies. By pairing Teleport’s logistics expertise with Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure and AI capabilities, both companies aim to turn operational data into real-time, actionable intelligence across the Teleport Network enabling reliable, scalable eCommerce movement across the region.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation. 

About Teleport

Teleport is an integrated eCommerce logistics specialist operating the largest, yet asset-light, air network in Southeast Asia. We are on a mission to move things across the region faster, cheaper and better than anyone else – by giving access to affordable and reliable cross-border delivery for all big and small businesses, as fast as next-day. Teleport is a logistics venture of Capital A, with a presence across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Chinese Mainland, Chinese Hong Kong and India.

For more information, please visit teleport.it or our social media on LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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DATA.BET Now Powers Sportradar’s Unified Odds Feed

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Delivering a full esports betting toolset, from Tier-1 majors to Tier-4 tournaments across key disciplines

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DATA.BET, a trusted sportsbook solution supplier, has signed a deal with Sportradar, a leading global sports technology company, to become one of the partnered providers for its expanded offering.

Through the integration, Sportradar receives DATA.BET’s esports data content and performance-boosting toolset cover 1,800+ tournaments and 94,000+ matches annually across 60+ markets. Widgets and Streaming are set to follow, giving operators a fuller esports experience around headline events and niche competitions.

As a part of the deal, DATA.BET covers Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, from Tier-1 to Tier-4 tournaments, with Valorant and other titles set to follow shortly. For DATA.BET, the deal marks a significant step in its global expansion and reinforces its position as a trusted esports Odds Feed supplier to the largest names in the industry.

“Becoming a supplier for Sportradar’s esports offering reflects the trust that the industry’s biggest players place in our content and products,” said Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET. “We’re confident in our coverage depth, speed, and trading expertise. This deal also opens a new route for our content, from Tier-1 majors to lower-tier tournaments running around the clock, to reach users around the world.”

Roman Garin, SVP, Innovation at Sportradar, said: “Esports’ fully digital nature creates an expectation for fast, deep live betting experiences. The providers that have built the market across Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and League of Legends each bring their own strengths and trading style, and the best fit can differ from title to title. By bringing them together through our Unified Odds Feed, we’re giving operators greater choice and flexibility through a single integration, and we’ll continue adding providers and titles as the market evolves.” 

About DATA.BET

DATA.BET is a sportsbook technology supplier established in 2017, delivering solution across sports, esports, virtual competitions, and prediction markets. Its portfolio includes Odds Feed, Risk Management, Single Page Application (iFrame), Bet Builder, Widgets, Streaming, and a range of player-engaging features. The company combines AI-powered capabilities with 24/7 in-house trading expertise, 99.99% system uptime, 97% markets uptime, and licensed content. DATA.BET provides coverage of 100+ disciplines, 150k+ monthly events, and 3,000+ markets, supporting betting operators, online casinos, and platform providers with scalable offerings and reliable sportsbook infrastructure.

About Sportradar

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports media and betting/gaming industries, Sportradar provides betting and iGaming operators, media and technology companies, prediction market partners, and sports federations with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their businesses. Trusted by the world’s leading global sports organizations, including the ATP, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, PGA TOUR, UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, AFC, and the Bundesliga, and global clients including Flutter, DraftKings, Google, Microsoft, Kalshi, and Polymarket, Sportradar covers more than a million events annually across all major sports. Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience; it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved.

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Biel Crystal Named to 2025 Forbes China Novel Intelligent Economy Selection

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HONG KONG, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Forbes, the global business magazine, has named Biel Crystal to its “2025 Forbes China Novel Intelligent Economy Selection,” citing the company’s deep implementation and innovation breakthroughs in smart manufacturing and industrial large models.

Biel Crystal, a leading global provider of exterior structural components and module solutions for smart devices, operates nine smart manufacturing bases worldwide. It has more than 100,000 employees and annual capacity of more than 2.5 billion units. The company has fully deployed industrial AI large models using an architecture purpose-built for industrial scenarios, embedding industrial characteristics at the foundation and spanning R&D and design, manufacturing, finished-product inspection, operations management and maintenance services.

The most representative applications are in three industrial scenarios: production, R&D and quality inspection. In production, Biel Crystal has more tightly integrated machine learning with industrial simulation to enable automatic, dynamic optimization of coating machine parameters and automatic tool compensation for CNC machine tools, improving overall efficiency by at least 10%. In R&D, coordinated use of structural, fluid/thermal, motion and electromagnetic simulations allows product designs to identify and resolve more than 80% of potential problems during the R&D stage, cutting R&D cycles by 30% to 50% and reducing physical prototypes by more than 60%. In quality inspection, its self-developed automated optical inspection (AOI) technology combines multimodal inspection, few-shot learning and millisecond-level real-time feedback, lowering the missed-detection rate to 0.05% and reducing manual re-inspection workload by 50%.

Notably, Biel Crystal did not rely on general-purpose large models. Instead, it adopted an architecture purpose-built for industrial scenarios, embedding industry’s stringent requirements for real-time performance, determinism and reliability into model design from the ground up. The company says this ensures the models are “usable, stable and precise” on production lines and drives manufacturing from “single-point automation” toward “plant-wide intelligence.”

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