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Kenerbener Productions and Ken Bascue Release New Christmas Song ‘Ave Maria On Christmas Day’
Princeton, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – December 17, 2021) – Kenerbener Productions and Ken Bascue releases a new Christmas song that many are saying brings them to tears. Ken had the idea for an original Christmas song that would pay homage to his mom. His mother Georgia was a church soloist at St. John The Evangelist, a landmark church at the center of his hometown, Schenectady, NY. Georgia was an Italian beauty, who had movie-star looks and a gorgeous soprano voice.
Figure 1: Kenerbener Productions and Ken Bascue Release New Christmas Song ‘Ave Maria On Christmas Day’
For many, Georgia’s solo was the high point at Christmas Mass. As a child Ken remembers going to her rehearsals to show his support, he was in awe of her talent, and their hometown church was a beautiful place to show it off. Ken’s mom and dad were tragically killed in an automobile accident when he was just 25. All these years later, Ken’s idea for this Christmas song was to somehow include a recording of his mother singing. There was very little usable documentation of her, but there was one piece of Ave Maria on a cassette tape he had held on to.
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Ken felt it would have great meaning to write this song with his brother Robert, who has been a guiding light and supporter since he began his recording career. So he flew to Florida to collaborate on the lyrics with him, and it is from this time together that Ave Maria On Christmas Day came to life. Ken took these lyrics, melody, and salvaged tape of his mom’s singing to the studio. Jon Cobert, his producer, came up with the beautiful arrangement using a unique choice of instruments, including an old accordion, all played by Jon himself. Jon also sang the harmonies featured, similar to the Jordaniers in Elvis Presley’s early classics.
The song’s lyrics reveal that during a visit home for the holidays, years after his folks had passed, he carries on his mom’s tradition when they ask him to sing the solo on Christmas day. The climax of this nostalgic and sentimental song is the hauntingly beautiful moment when Georgia sings.
Ken has many people to thank including Jon Cobert, his brilliant Producer, JC Santalis of Raw Recording Studio, whose technical genius was instrumental in the song’s wonderful outcome. Special thanks to Executive producer Michele Briggs for her kind and generous support, to his brothers Clyde and Robert for the image, photo, and design. And most importantly his husband Richard for his love and dedication. Although Ken started his recording career later in life, he is now finally getting noticed for his songwriting and vocal performances. He hopes this latest release will bring him the successes he’s worked so hard towards. Ken Bascue’s library of songs includes an original album, “Make A Difference,” a Christmas cover of “The Secret Of Christmas” released last year, and several Pop single releases, which are all getting notice and praise.
Hear Ken Bascue’s releases on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and other music streaming sites. His original album “Make A Difference” is available for purchase through Ken’s website.
For career highlights, Sync and Licensing, go to KenBascue.com. (Kenerbener Productions)
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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – January 30, 2025 (Dogecoin, U.S. Army, DeepSeek, Web3)
Introduction
The blockchain and cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, with major advancements in institutional adoption, regulatory modernization, and innovative applications. Today’s roundup covers Dogecoin’s new blockchain strategy, the U.S. Army’s use of blockchain for tracking aid, notable blockchain startups, domain challenges for Web3 companies, the first AI blockchain agent, and Luxembourg’s legal updates for custody chains. Let’s break down the biggest headlines shaping the future of blockchain technology and decentralized finance.
Dogecoin Unveils Strategic Blockchain Movement
Expanding Beyond a Meme Coin
Dogecoin, often viewed as a lighthearted cryptocurrency, is making serious strides toward blockchain utility with a new strategic initiative aimed at expanding its use case beyond simple transactions. The Dogecoin Foundation has announced plans to integrate layer-2 solutions, smart contracts, and interoperability features, potentially positioning DOGE as a serious competitor in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
This move signals a shift in the perception of Dogecoin, which has long relied on community-driven momentum. With the new strategy, DOGE could become an integral part of the growing Web3 ecosystem.
Source: Crypto Briefing
U.S. Army Utilizes Blockchain for Aid Tracking in Ukraine
Military Adopts Emerging Tech for Transparency
The U.S. Army is leveraging blockchain, big data, and generative AI to track billions of dollars in aid sent to Ukraine. This marks a significant step in blockchain’s adoption by governments and defense agencies to enhance transparency and prevent fraud.
By using blockchain for immutable record-keeping, military officials aim to improve logistics tracking, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure secure auditing of aid distribution. This could set a precedent for future government adoption of blockchain-based verification systems.
Source: Breaking Defense
10 Blockchain Startups to Watch in 2025
Innovation Driving the Next Wave of Web3
A new report highlights ten emerging blockchain startups poised to disrupt industries from finance to supply chain management. These companies are working on scalable smart contracts, decentralized identity solutions, and improved cross-chain interoperability.
Among the standout names are startups focusing on privacy-preserving transactions, institutional DeFi tools, and real-world asset tokenization, reinforcing blockchain’s growing role in mainstream finance and enterprise adoption.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Web3 Companies Struggle with Domain Name Challenges
Decentralization vs. Traditional Domain Ownership
As blockchain companies push forward with Web3 adoption, many are encountering significant hurdles in securing relevant domain names. Unlike traditional domains governed by ICANN, blockchain-native domains such as .crypto and .eth exist outside standard regulatory frameworks, leading to disputes and accessibility issues.
Industry experts are calling for greater collaboration between blockchain projects and domain registrars to ensure seamless Web3 adoption while maintaining online accessibility for users.
Source: Domain Name Wire
Klaus Agent Becomes the First Blockchain AI to Use Custom DeepSeek Model
AI and Blockchain Converge
The Klaus Agent, an AI-powered blockchain agent, has integrated the DeepSeek AI model to enhance decision-making, smart contract automation, and decentralized application (dApp) intelligence. This innovation represents a major step in merging artificial intelligence with blockchain networks, allowing for more sophisticated automation in DeFi, NFT trading, and DAO governance.
As AI and blockchain continue to converge, the potential for autonomous smart contract execution and predictive analytics is expected to grow, leading to more efficient decentralized systems.
Source: GlobeNewswire
Luxembourg Modernizes Custody Chain Laws for Blockchain
A Legal Framework for Tokenized Assets
Luxembourg, a key financial hub in Europe, has updated its custody chain regulations to accommodate blockchain-based assets. These changes are designed to facilitate institutional adoption of tokenized securities and digital asset custody solutions.
By providing a clear regulatory framework, Luxembourg aims to attract fintech firms, investment funds, and digital asset custodians, further strengthening its position as a leader in blockchain finance.
Source: National Law Review
Conclusion
The latest blockchain developments underscore the rapid evolution of the industry, from Dogecoin’s strategic shift to military adoption of blockchain for transparency. As AI and blockchain begin to merge, and governments refine regulations, we are witnessing a pivotal moment in decentralized technology.
With institutional interest growing and regulatory frameworks taking shape, blockchain and Web3 technologies are moving closer to mainstream acceptance. Stay tuned for the next Blocks & Headlines briefing as we continue to track the most significant trends shaping the future of decentralized finance and digital assets.
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From Apes to Humans: ApeChain Joins Humanity Protocol’s zkProofer Network to Scale Proof of Humanity
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