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New Historical Fiction Novel Revisits Civil War
Thomas Dorman Woods, Jr. explores faith, slavery, and moral choice in a small Virginia town.
New York City, New York, United States, 4th Mar 2026 – Thomas Dorman Woods, Jr. announces the release of The Fork Lick Parables, a new Historical Fiction novel available now on Amazon. This thoughtful story takes readers back to the early days of the Civil War, when families, neighbors, and friends were forced to take sides in a conflict that threatened to tear the nation apart.

About the Book Story
At the start of the Civil War, the quiet hill country of western Virginia hoped the fighting would pass them by. The people of Fork Lick wanted to protect their simple way of life. They wished to avoid choosing between Secession and Statehood, between the Confederacy and the Union. But history had other plans.
When an escaped slave arrives in town seeking refuge from bounty hunters on his journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad, everything changes. The town can no longer remain neutral. Slavery or abolition. Safety or justice. Silence or action. The residents must face questions of faith, morality, and human dignity.
In The Fork Lick Parables, this Historical Fiction story places ordinary people in extraordinary times. Cannons from both North and South threaten the town. Fear spreads. Loyalties are tested. Families struggle with beliefs they once thought were certain. The novel asks a simple but powerful question: Will a strong sense of right and wrong be enough to survive the chaos of war?
Themes That Still Matter Today
Although many Civil War enthusiasts may recognize the larger events of the time, this book focuses on lesser-known details and the human side of history. It goes beyond dates and battles. It explores prejudice and equality, interracial relationships, immigration, and the pain of social rejection.
This Historical Fiction work stands apart because it reads like a moral drama set against the backdrop of war. It invites readers to think deeply about right and wrong. It may even encourage some to revisit the Bible and reflect on its teachings about justice and compassion.
As the United States approaches its 250th celebration as a nation, the story feels timely. When America was not yet 100 years old, it faced the risk of breaking apart. The political struggles of 1861 echo in modern debates about leadership, equality, and individual rights. The promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness was challenged then, just as it is questioned today.
The novel includes the powerful words of Abraham Lincoln:
“The mystic chords of memory… will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.”
Those words serve as a reminder that unity and dignity require courage and moral strength.
About the Author
Thomas Dorman Woods, Jr., born in 1954, graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He later earned a Master’s degree in Theology, focusing on Sacred Scripture. His background in faith and study deeply informs the moral questions explored in his writing.
Thomas is the father of three daughters and one son, all successful adults. He has shared 50 years of marriage with his wife, Joanne. In retirement, he chose to pursue his lifelong passion for writing.
An accomplished guitarist, Thomas has written hundreds of songs over the years. He also published a local collection of essays titled Picking Apples Off The Tree, created as gifts for family members. The Fork Lick Parables marks his first full-length novel and his first major step into Historical Fiction.
He is currently researching his second book, which will continue exploring stories set in rural West Virginia. The next work will tell the tragic story of his paternal grandfather’s first wife, further expanding the world he has begun to build.
Availability
The Fork Lick Parables is available for purchase on Amazon:
Readers of Historical Fiction can find the book online and explore a story that blends history, faith, and moral struggle in a clear and engaging way.
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Press Release
Adam Weitsman Backs Unserious in their Acquisition of Creepz and Psychrome homecoming
Miami, United States, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire
Unserious today announced the acquisition of Creepz, one of the most recognizable NFT collections of the 2021-22 cycle. Backed by entrepreneur and investor Adam Weitsman, and with the support of the original founders, the deal places the lizard cult brand under a powerhouse new team.
Most importantly, the acquisition marks a homecoming for Psychrome – the original mastermind and creative genius behind the Creepz lore. Returning to lead IP development, he also brings a resume as a globally exhibited artist whose commercial collaborations span Nike, Salomon, Sneaker Con, Staple, Disney, Warner Bros., and Rovio.
Beyond this foundational creative leadership, the Unserious team brings deep operating experience with a track record spanning consumer brands, entertainment, and enterprise tech, alongside crypto’s largest token launches – including the historic ApeCoin.
Unserious also took the opportunity to formally deny the existence of lizard people, their alleged evil activities, and any plans for $CREEPZ world domination.
About Unserious
Unserious is reimagining the future of decentralized brands.
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Mandela Digital Announces $5 Million Investment From Datavault AI
Laramie, Wyoming, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire
Mandela Digital today announced a $5 million investment from Datavault AI and the launch of its official digital website at www.mandela.digital.
Datavault AI Commits $5 Million and Technology Platform to Support Mandela Dollar
Datavault AI Inc. has committed and begun deploying $5 million in funding to Mandela Digital. The investment will accelerate the development and launch of the Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin designed to promote financial inclusion, remittances, and digital payments across the Global South and beyond.
Mandela Digital combines institutional-grade financial infrastructure with the moral authority of the Mandela name to address the needs of the billions of people globally who remain unbanked or underbanked.
Under the agreement, Datavault AI’s investment will support stablecoin infrastructure, regulatory compliance, exchange integrations, liquidity, and go-to-market initiatives. As the primary technology partner, Datavault AI will also provide its patented AI platforms, blockchain tokenization expertise, SanQtum quantum-resilient encryption, and real-world asset (RWA) frameworks to power MUSD’s issuance, redemption, compliance, and on-chain transparency.
Key Highlights
- $5 million investment by Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) into Mandela Digital.
- Full deployment of Datavault AI’s technology stack, including AI-driven platforms, tokenization patents, quantum-secure encryption, and RWA infrastructure.
- Launch of the Application Stage of the Early Access Programme, which will remain open for a symbolic 67-day window starting on Nelson Mandela International Day 2026, honoring the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent fighting for human rights, equality and social justice.
- Official website www.mandela.digital now live as the central global hub for the initiative.
Mandela Digital Launches Official Digital Home
The new website at www.mandela.digital serves as the venture’s primary global hub, offering stakeholders transparent information, official updates, and resources. It follows the recent opening of applications for the Mandela Dollar Early Access Programme on Nelson Mandela International Day.
Key sections of the website will be updated periodically to include details on the MUSD framework, reserves and audits, governance, the Early Access Programme for financial institutions and intergovernmental organizations, partnership information, and educational resources aligned with Nelson Mandela’s values of economic empowerment.
Quotes
Mustaq Patel, Chairman, Mandela Digital: “I conceived the Mandela Dollar to solve what the industry has long failed to deliver: a stablecoin that combines institutional architecture with genuine moral authority. Technology without trust is a commodity; trust without infrastructure is insufficient. Datavault AI’s $5 million investment and full technology deployment under a signed legal agreement mark the transition from vision to construction. www.mandela.digital represents our commitment to transparency and accessibility as we build serious financial infrastructure for the Global South and beyond.”
Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, Director, Mandela Digital “My grandfather measured progress by its impact on people’s daily lives — whether families could thrive, young people could build futures, and workers could preserve the value of their labor. Mandela Digital, brought to us by Mustaq Patel and now supported by Datavault AI’s capital and technology under formal agreement, carries that vision forward with clarity and seriousness of purpose. The Mandela name stands for what endures, and we are confident this initiative is built to last.”
About Mandela Digital
Mandela Digital is the U.S.-headquartered Joint Venture developing the Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin engineered to institutional standards. The initiative aims to expand reliable U.S. Dollar-denominated financial access across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and beyond.
Caution Regarding Unauthorized Tokens
The Mandela Dollar (MUSD) is currently in development and not yet live on any blockchain or exchange. Mandela Digital has not authorized any token sale, pre-sale, ICO, IEO, or similar offering. The public is advised to exercise extreme caution against any unauthorized tokens, websites, or individuals claiming to represent MUSD or Mandela Digital. Suspected fraudulent activity should be reported to legal@mandela.digital. All verified information is available exclusively at www.mandela.digital.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including regulatory developments, technology timelines, market conditions, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Neither Datavault AI nor Mandela Digital undertakes any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Nothing in this release constitutes an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any security or digital asset.
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Former Marine Engineer Turned Supply Chain Executive Releases “From Engines to Algorithms,” Charting a New Framework for Operational Constraints
Los Angeles, California, 22nd July 2026 — Niraj Jha, Senior Director of Logistics at Niagara Bottling LLC, the largest privately held beverage company in the United States, has released From Engines to Algorithms, a book drawing on his uncommon path from licensed marine engineer to supply chain leader to explain why technology does not make operational bottlenecks disappear, they just relocate them.

Jha spent four years at sea as a marine engineer before moving into logistics and manufacturing operations, a transition that forms the spine of the book. The title itself signals the arc: from the mechanical world of ship engines, where a single failed component can strand a vessel, to the algorithmic systems now running modern supply chains, where the failure points are just as real but far less visible.
At the center of the book is Jha’s “Law of Constraint Migration,” a framework he has developed over years of running manufacturing and logistics operations across dozens of plants and thousands of weekly truckloads. The core argument: every time an organization fixes its most visible bottleneck with technology , the constraint does not vanish, it migrates to the next weakest point in the system. Leaders who treat constraint-fixing as a one-time project, rather than a permanent discipline, end up chasing the same problem in a different disguise year after year.
“Systemic failure does not happen because of one big catastrophic event,” Jha said. “It starts with leaders having a static approach to problem solving , where this fix one constraint using technology and then move on without understanding where the constraint has moved.”
That principle was shaped in part by direct experience. Jha’s early engineering career included firsthand exposure to the operational and mechanical failure chains that can escalate quietly before becoming visible incidents, lessons he has carried directly into how he now evaluates risk in logistics networks spanning multiple plants, carriers, and third-party providers.
Since moving into supply chain leadership, Jha has held roles from plant director to his current position overseeing logistics strategy across a multi-state region, and is now deeply involved in Niagara Bottling’s AI strategy for manufacturing and supply chain operations. He holds several patents in manufacturing and supply chain technology, including three granted US patents around direct to store shipments, and has deployed AI-driven systems for automated palletizing, dynamic shipping, and operational incident handling.
From Engines to Algorithms is written for operators, not theorists. Jha’s stated approach throughout is practitioner credibility over metaphor: fewer abstractions, more direct account of what breaks in real operations and why. The book avoids the hedge-everything tone common in management literature in favor of decision-oriented conclusions.
Jha is a member of CSCMP’s Executive Inner Circle, an invitation-only group of senior supply chain executives, as well as the member of the World Economic Forum and the Fast Company Executive Board. He has been featured as a keynote speaker in multiple industry forums and his writing has appeared in Beverage digest, supply chain management review, SupplyChainBrain, Fast Company, and other trade publications, and he continues to publish ongoing analysis on constraint migration, AI economics, and supply chain strategy through his Substack and LinkedIn.
From Engines to Algorithms is available now. Readers can learn more and find purchasing details at enginestoalgorithms.com.
About the Author
Niraj Jha is Senior Director of Logistics at Niagara Bottling LLC, where he is deeply involved in the company’s AI strategy for manufacturing and supply chain operations. A licensed marine engineer by training, he spent four years in deep-sea service before transitioning into supply chain and operations leadership, where he has spent sixteen years in various leadership roles. He holds several patents in manufacturing and supply chain technology and developed and conceptualized the Law of Constraint Migration.
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