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  • A Team of World-Renowned Designers & Educators Create a Children’s Book About Fitting in & Finding Your Way

    A Team of World-Renowned Designers & Educators Create a Children’s Book About Fitting in & Finding Your Way

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    The Shapeless Shape inspires individuality, creativity, and diversity – created by Victor Saad, David Kelley, Edu Vea, and Matthew Hoffman

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    updated: Oct 11, 2017


    CHICAGO, October 11, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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     A team of educators and innovators, including Experience Institute founder, Victor Saad, and the founder of IDEO & the Stanford d.school, David Kelley, have collaborated on a new children’s book. The Shapeless Shape tackles the challenge of finding a place where creativity, unique talents, and individuality can shine.

    Set in a world where circles, squares, and triangles go to school to learn what they can become, the book tells the story of one shape — a shapeless shape — that just doesn’t fit. Spanish designer Edu Vea and world-renowned artist Matthew Hoffman bring the text to life with illustrations composed of hand-crafted wooden shapes.

    As a parent, you are always looking for unique ways to encourage your kids and spark their curiosity and dreams. These are the kinds of stories I want my daughter to read.

    Mike Worley, Father

    The book is playfully designed for all ages and genders. Young audiences will have fun hunting for familiar shapes, and watching basic elements combine to create buildings and landscapes, characters and obstacles. The struggle of fitting in is also a recognizable lesson for older children and adults.

    The Shapeless Shape celebrates uniqueness, and the use of challenges as opportunities for discovery and innovation. The authors, Victor Saad & David Kelley, are champions of these positive messages, promoting the ideas throughout their professional work in education and innovation.

    The Shapeless Shape is being crowd-funded through a Kickstarter campaign that reached its goal in less than 48 hours. The campaign runs until Oct. 19, and the book will ship to backers in December. Learn more at: bit.ly/tsskickstart or theshapelessshape.com.

    Experience Institute is a Chicago-based learning center company that helps college and grad students learn through real-world experiences.

    IDEO is a global design company working in more than 23 countries around the world.

    Stanford d. School is a place for explorers and experimenters at Stanford University.

    Reader Reviews:

    “I certainly identify with the shapeless shape that didn’t fit in with the other shapes growing up…”

    Jason Zook, Entrepreneur, San Diego, California

    “[This book] captures the feeling many of us feel at one time or another in the search to find a place we belong.”

    Betsy Ramaccia, Educator, Chicago, Illinois

    Source: Experience Institute

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  • (Zero Gravity) 0G Summit Advocates the First Peace Summit in Space by 2030 in Support of UNSDGs

    (Zero Gravity) 0G Summit Advocates the First Peace Summit in Space by 2030 in Support of UNSDGs

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    updated: Sep 19, 2017


    NEW YORK, September 19, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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     A high-level conference and interactive exhibit, “(Zero Gravity) 0G Summit – Space Diplomacy in the Age of NewSpace” announced today its mission to make Space the New Frontier for Peace during the prestigious 2017 Concordia Annual Summit, on the sidelines of the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    Namira Salim, co-chaired 0G Summit, her brainchild, which is the lead initiative of her non-profit, nonpartisan organization, Space Trust. The event was co-chaired, moderated and hosted by Dr. Lance Bush, President & CEO of Challenger Center. “This year’s 0G Summit dialogue reinforced the importance of the space industry and the benefits it offers to citizens around the globe,” said Dr. Lance Bush. “To ensure the industry continues to innovate at a high level, it is critical that we all work to inspire today’s students to pursue space and other STEM-related careers.”

    Namira is internationally renowned as the first (future) Space Tourist from South Asia, Middle East and Monaco to go to space aboard Virgin Galactic—the first private space-line of the world. Sir Richard Branson, Chairman Virgin Group, personally introduced Namira to the world press in Dubai in 2006, as one of the earliest Founders of Virgin Galactic. “As spacefaring and new space nations expand cooperation via human and robotic missions, the world is on the verge of ushering Space ‘Shuttle’ Diplomacy,” said Namira Salim. “So, why not open space to world leaders and politicians to utilize the orbit for sustainable peacemaking and conflict resolution on earth?”

    Distinguished speakers included H.E. Laura Chinchilla, former President of Costa Rica; H.E. Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera, former President of Uruguay; Sherri Goodman, Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense and Dr. Dava Newman, Former Deputy Administrator of NASA who applauded the 0G Summit thought leadership, which advocates space as an innovative solution for a peaceful world—to inject innovation and inspiration into the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda. “I am looking forward to 0G Summit’s thought leadership for the future of global, peaceful space exploration, for all of humanity,” said Dr. Dava Newman, Former Deputy Administrator NASA. “We are pleased to host the 0G Summit during the 2017 Concordia Annual Summit to enable effective partnerships for positive social impact and to transform the way global leaders approach the world’s greatest challenges,” said Matt Swift, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Concordia.

    “I am looking forward to 0G Summit’s thought leadership for the future of global, peaceful space exploration, for all of humanity,” said Dr. Dava Newman, Former Deputy Administrator NASA. “We are pleased to host the 0G Summit during the 2017 Concordia Annual Summit to enable effective partnerships for positive social impact and to transform the way global leaders approach the world’s greatest challenges,” said Matt Swift, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Concordia.

    The event made a strong case for the first peace summit in space in 2030 and unveiled an Interactive APP showing the assembly of a private space station in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and launch of the 0G Summit into orbit, which mystified the audience via large LCD screens. Giant space images on exhibit came alive into 3D Augmented Reality APPs to provide an immersive experience into the space environment. Furthermore, the event spotlighted a high-level roundtable discussion, which presented a cross-sector collaboration between peacemakers, space industry pioneers, space investors, space diplomacy, foreign policy and space law experts to foster a meaningful dialogue and advocate the First Peace Summit in Space by 2030. 0G Summit 2030 is being observed by United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and was presented this past February in Vienna at the 54th Session of the Scientific and Technical Sub-Committee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).

    Current and former Heads of State at the broader Concordia Summit included Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; José María Aznar, former Prime Minister of Spain; Aleksander Kwaśniewski, former President of the Republic of Poland; Rosen Asenov Plevneliev, former President of Republic of Bulgaria; Danilo Türk, former President of the Republic of Slovenia; Álvaro Uribe Vélez, former President of the Republic of Colombia; Boris Tadić, former President of the Republic of Serbia; Dr. Fuad Masum, President of the Republic of Iraq; Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana; George Papandreou, former Prime Minister of Greece; Zlatko (Salko) Lagumdžija, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, amongst other eminent personalities.

    Past 0G Summits have featured Congressman Jim Bridenstine, Representative of Oklahoma’s First Congressional District and recently nominated by President Trump as the next NASA Administrator and Ms. Simonetta Di Pippo, Director United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).

    The (Zero Gravity) 0G Summit, has been advocating the first peace summit in orbit by 2030. The International Space Station has become a beacon for international cooperation in space—where future commercial space stations in orbit by the mid-2020s could serve as a concrete platform for convenings in zero gravity.

    About Space Trust
    0G Summit is the lead initiative of Space Trust, a nonpartisan and non-profit initiative that champions world peace through novel Space-themed initiatives to inspire change, encourage dialogue and enrich education. Furthermore, it advocates Space as the New Frontier for Peace. www.spacetrust.com

    About Namira Salim
    Namira Salim is internationally renowned as the first (future) Space Tourist from South Asia, Middle East and Monaco to go to space aboard Virgin Galactic — the first private space-line of the world. Sir Richard Branson, Chairman Virgin Group, personally introduced Namira to the world press in Dubai in 2006, as one of the earliest Founders of Virgin Galactic.

    Namira is an avid promoter of Private Spaceflight, the new age of space exploration and a keen advocate of peaceful uses of Space. She has undertaken pioneering peace expeditions to all three poles of the world, and is the first Pakistani and first woman from Monaco and the UAE to have reached the North and South Poles in 2007/08, as well as the first Asian to skydive (tandem) over Mount Everest in 2008. Namira holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University. She is a regular speaker at top space industry events and UN Conferences and has held official peace-themed exhibitions during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, UNESCO’s Executive Board in Paris and OIC Day at UNESCO and several events under the Patronage of Royalty from Monaco and Dubai. Namira has served as an Honorary Ambassador for Pakistan and Honorary Consul in the Principality of Monaco, where she is based since 20 years.

    For Media Opportunities: MJ Pedone – Indra Public Relations – MJ@indrapr.com (646) 593-7220.

    Source: Zero Gravity

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  • Zero 2 Infinity Presents the Final Design of a Pressurized Pod That Will Bring Humans to the Edge of Space

    Zero 2 Infinity Presents the Final Design of a Pressurized Pod That Will Bring Humans to the Edge of Space

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    Zero 2 Infinity is designing the pilot and passenger apparel in collaboration with Elisava and Ecoalf

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    updated: Jul 17, 2017


    Barcelona, Spain, July 17, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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     The private space transportation company Zero 2 Infinity, has released today new images of the final design of the Bloon pod, as well as a video that shows the complete flight cycle of the Near Space experience.

    During the past year, Zero 2 Infinity has worked closely with the Barcelona based Elisava School of Design and Engineering on the interior design of the pod. The result consists of an open modular composition and introduces the usage of innovative materials and aesthetics which are customizable for the ultimate experience of the passengers. With over 50 years of legacy, constant innovation and academic excellence, Elisava’s approach has been integral to the development of this project.

    Features like ergonomic shapes, lighting, next generation materials and audiovisual elements for interaction have been key in order to design the first Space Tourism pod ever created in Europe.

    Bloon is configured for a total of six passengers, including two pilots, with individual spaces for each Near Space traveller. The patented pod design by Zero 2 Infinity features large panoramic windows that will allow for an unforgettable exploration. Bloon is a sustainable solution to Space transportation that has no negative impact on the environment. The pod is reusable and, since the balloon uses helium, it ensures a safe mission with no emissions.

    During the design presentation, Zero 2 Infinity announced a collaboration agreement with Ecoalf, who will join Elisava in the coming months to design the apparel for the pilots, the passengers and the operations team of the company.

    Ecoalf is a sustainable fashion brand who pioneered the use of recycled materials on a global scale. The company has developed over 160 fabrics, with sustainability and innovation being the main drivers. The challenge in the upcoming months is to include smart wearables into the design in order to integrate the experience with the passengers and the Near Space pod.

    The Space sector has become more open to private initiatives and is currently living a revolution. Many services are in development from global communication services to meteorological predictions, interconnection of machines through the Internet of Things, and even the possibility of having a daily picture of the entire planet. These advances have paved the way for the creation of hundreds of companies that need efficient and safe transportation services like the ones Zero 2 Infinity is offering and developing.

    Zero 2 Infinity, a private company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with subsidiaries around the world, is radically simplifying access to Space. It is the only company in Europe specialized in the elevation to the Edge of Space of components that require testing and certifying in Space conditions. At the moment, Zero 2 Infinity is working on sending small satellites into orbit through its project Bloostar. and eventually, has mid-term plans to send people to Near Space for science and leisure aboard with Bloon to the Edge of Space.

    Source: Zero 2 Infinity

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  • Justice Entrepreneurs Project Names Andrew Vaughn, Founder of Chicago’s Innovative Law Firm Nuvorce, Llc, to Its Advisory Board

    Justice Entrepreneurs Project Names Andrew Vaughn, Founder of Chicago’s Innovative Law Firm Nuvorce, Llc, to Its Advisory Board

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    updated: Apr 26, 2017


    Chicago, IL, April 26, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    Justice Entrepreneurs Project (JEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of innovative Chicago Family Law attorney and Loyola Law School Professor Andrew “Drew” Vaughn. Drew is the founder of NuVorce, LLC, the only divorce firm where clients pay controlled fees for unlimited access to their attorneys.

    “For years I have enjoyed working with the JEP team as an instructor and presenter to participants and volunteers,” says Drew Vaughn, recently named one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Illinois by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. “The mission of JEP is very important to me.  I am personally committed to making quality legal services accessible and affordable to all.”

    As a self-proclaimed a math nerd Drew invented the mathematical formula that predicts the costs of divorce. This formula forces NuVorce, LLC, to be more efficient. “We’re not paid by the minute. Our clients know what they’re paying, why they’re paying it, and what we’re trying to accomplish for them,” states Vaughn. “By utilizing our own business model, we hope to empower the next generation of JEP volunteer lawyers to practice efficient, affordable law, with sights always set on winning outcomes.”

    Andrew Vaughn, Founder of NuVorce, LLC

    “As JEP thrives to grow deeper roots in Chicago, Andrew’s background and passion for Family Law offers a unique perspective on strategy, marketing and business development,” said Trevor Clarke, Director of The JEP and member of the Chicago Bar Association.  “Drew’s unsung pro bono work has served the pubic of Chicago in many life changing ways. We are very honored to have him officially part of the JEP Advisory Board.”

    As a self-proclaimed a math nerd Drew invented the mathematical formula that predicts the costs of divorce. This formula forces NuVorce, LLC, to be more efficient.  “We’re not paid by the minute. Our clients know what they’re paying, why they’re paying it, and what we’re trying to accomplish for them,” states Vaughn.  “By utilizing our own business model, we hope to empower the next generation of JEP volunteer lawyers to practice efficient, affordable law, with sights always set on winning outcomes.”   

    About NuVorce, LLC 

    Drew Vaughn, law school professor and MBA graduate, founded NuVorce LLC March 2014 in Chicago, IL. NuVorce is the only law firm ever named a finalist for the Chicago Innovation Awards.  This year, the American Institute of Family Law named Drew one of the Top 10 2017 Lawyers in Illinois. The firm has extensive experience in handling financially complex divorce cases for professional athletes, entertainers, high-level professionals, and business owners.  For more information visit www.nuvorce.com

    NuVorce’s services include all areas of Family Law: 

    ·         Divorce and Legal Separation 

    ·         Child Custody and Visitation 

    ·         Alimony and Child Support 

    ·         Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation 

    ·         Civil Unions and LGBT Matters 

    ·         Orders of Protection 

    ·         Division of Property and Business Valuation 

    About Justice Entrepreneurs Project (JEP)
    The Justice Entrepreneurs Project (JEP) is a network of independent lawyers who are committed to making quality legal services accessible and affordable for regular people. Lawyers in the JEP offer fixed fees and flexible representation options (like unbundled, a la carte services) to help accomplish this. Their practices seek to be client-centered and emphasize approachability and collaboration between the attorney and client.

    PRESS CONTACT: Laura Fitzgerald, 917 859 8028 or Laura@LiFt-pr.com

     

    Source: LiFt Consulting, LLC on behalf of NuVorce

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  • Zero 2 Infinity Successfully Launches Its First Rocket From the Edge of Space

    Zero 2 Infinity Successfully Launches Its First Rocket From the Edge of Space

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    This milestone opens the door for safer and more efficient Space access for small satellites

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    Barcelona, Spain, March 13, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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     Zero 2 Infinity, a company specialized in Space transportation systems, successfully launched its first rocket from the Edge of Space on March 1st.

    Part of the Zero 2 Infinity team sailed a few miles off the Spanish coast to launch the balloon carrying the rocket. After soaring to 25 km (more than twice the cruising altitude of commercial airplanes), the other part of the launch team gave the order of the controlled ignition of the first Bloostar prototype from the facilities of the National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) in El Arenosillo (Huelva, Spain).

    The goals of the mission were: (i) validation of the telemetry systems in Space conditions, (ii) controlled ignition, (iii) stabilization of the rocket, (iv) monitoring of the launch sequence, (v) parachute deployment, and finally, (vi) sea recovery. All these goals were achieved in full.

    This mission is part of the development of Bloostar, the first small satellite launcher to use a stratospheric balloon as a first stage. By initiating the rocket ignition from above  airspace, the targeted orbit can be reached with expediency and efficiency.

    This patented technique is less risky than any systems used until now. The rocket-powered phase starts already from above 95% of the mass of the atmosphere, getting there with no polluting emissions. Besides the environmental angle, this new method lets Zero 2 Infinity launch satellites with more flexibility (2 weeks notice), at a drastically lower cost and more often than ever before.

    From the day it was presented, Bloostar has attracted the attention of the leading satellite companies around the world. Zero 2 Infinity already has gathered upwards of 250 million euros in Letters of Intent for future launches.

    The Space sector has become more open to private initiatives and is nowadays living a revolution. From global communication services to meteorological predictions, interconnection of machines through the Internet of Things and even the possibility of having a daily picture of the entire Planet. These advances have paved the way for the creation of hundreds of companies that need efficient and safe transportation services like the ones Zero 2 Infinity is offering and developing.

    Zero 2 Infinity, a private company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with subsidiaries around the world, is radically simplifying access to Space. It is the only company in Europe specialized in the elevation to the Edge of Space of components that require testing and certifying in Space conditions. At the moment, it is working on sending small satellites into orbit through its project Bloostar and has mid-term plans to send people to Near Space for science and leisure (project Bloon).

    Source: Zero 2 Infinity

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  • The Law Store (A Missouri Company) Grows to Five Locations with Texas Expansion

    The Law Store (A Missouri Company) Grows to Five Locations with Texas Expansion

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    updated: Dec 15, 2016


    Dallas, Texas, December 15, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    ​The Law Store™, a U.S. law firm focused on innovating new concepts for access and delivery of legal services, has recently launched its new Texas brand, Hershewe and Humphreys, The Law Store™ in two new locations inside of Walmart this November: 7401Samuell Blvd. Dallas, TX 75228, and 150 North Interstate 35 East Service Road Lancaster, Texas.

    The Dallas and Lancaster stores were open in time to offer deals on legal services by Black Friday including ‘buy one, get one free’ wills, reduced business service bundles, and reduced traffic ticket services.  The two locations are offering $50 wills for area residents during the months of December and January.

    “Our custom CRM platform allows clients to self-schedule online, manage documents, e-sign, pay online, and communicate with counsel – on their home computer or mobile device.”

    Kurt Benecke, Chief Operating Officer

    Hershewe & Humphreys, The Law Store offers fast, face­-to-face legal services in convenient locations and Free First Advice™. Customers can stop in or schedule an appointment with an attorney at The Law Store to discuss client’s needs and to create a legal plan. The sites offer a variety of services including wills and estate planning, traffic tickets and DWI, family law, small businesses, personal injuries, elder law, real estate services, immigration, and bankruptcy.

    The Law Store is set to open two additional locations in the Kansas City, Missouri area in February and another in Grand Prairie, Texas by March. The Law Store is currently recruiting qualified, enthusiastic employees and interns for all new locations.

    “Connecting with Walmart, the world’s largest retail chain, to evolve our vision for the convenient delivery of legal service just made sense,” said Kurt Benecke, Chief Operating Officer.  The Law Store unites on-site attorney guidance in a friendly location with state-of-the-art technology and affordability and menu-style pricing. “Our custom CRM platform allows clients to self-schedule online, manage documents, e-sign, pay online, and communicate with counsel – on their home computer or mobile device,” said Benecke.  “With The Law Store’s model, you can begin the process online and complete it with an attorney in-store. You even have the option to meet with your attorney while on a grocery run and complete the process at home.”

    Hershewe & Humphreys, The Law Store will maintain business hours from 10am to 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends.  To learn more about The Law Store, its concept, plans for expansion, or to set up an interview, please contact Michelle Hucke at michelle@thelawstore.com or visit the website at www.thelawstore.com.

    Source: The Law Store

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  • Readers’ Favorite Recognizes “Unbarred Innovation” in Its 2016 International Book Award Contest

    Readers’ Favorite Recognizes “Unbarred Innovation” in Its 2016 International Book Award Contest

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    The 2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries


    Boston, MA, September 12, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    Zonopact founder and creator of Clintra, Mayur Ramgir’s Unbarred Innovation received award by renowned book review website, Readers’ Favorite. The contest features works by a number of contestants who hail from a dozen different countries across the globe.

    Unbarred Innovation: A Pathway to Greatest Discoveries by Mayur Ramgir offers a unique look at entrepreneurship and offers tips that can be utilized by anyone who wished to be more innovative in the workplace. The book covers a number of industries backed by extensive research and creative ideas.

    His book is full of ideas that anyone can take away and apply to their life. It is not just what can be done in your career, but also your education, your personal life, and more.

    Rachel Horon, Amazon Customer

    Readers’ Favorite has become the fastest growing book review and award contest site on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

    In addition to reviewing for some of the biggest names in the literary industry as well as first time independent author, they host a respected award contest which features entries from new authors to NYT best-sellers, as well as celebrities like Jim Carrey and Henry Winkler.

    On being asked why Unbarred Innovation was chosen, a spokesperson from Reader’s Favorite had this to say, Unbarred Innovation by Mayur Ramgir received an Honorable Mention in the Non-Fiction – Business/Finance category in our 2016 International Book Award Contest because it deserved it. We give credit where it is due and we could not ignore what this book had achieved. The ideas are eloquent, simple to understand and applicable to a range of industries, something which very few motivational tomes can pull off.”

    A recent review on the website itself claimed, “Mayur Ramgir gives sound advice on how your idea can be the next big thing too, if only you give yourself the chance to explore it. There is nothing too complicated or technical in this book that you cannot understand. You will not find anything that will confuse you. It is the best motivational book I have ever read. It has a constant uplifting theme backed by good word choice.” 

    A satisfied reader had this to say on Amazon, “I truly enjoyed reading Unbarred Innovation: A Pathway to Greatest Discoveries by Mayur Ramgir – it was difficult to put down. It appears that Ramgir thought of everything that one would need to be able to realize their innovative greatness. For me, personally, Ramgir was able to confirm some of the paths that I had begun to tread which tapped into my own creative, innovative path. I see Unbarred Innovation: A Pathway to Greatest Discoveries by Mayur Ramgir as a go-to guide to help anyone realize their true potential.”

    The book can be purchased from Amazon and from Zonopact’s website.

    About Mayur Ramgir

    Mayur Ramgir is a visionary and the founder of Zonopact. He is passionate about what he does and innovation is at the heart of his success. He has contributed to various research projects and single-handedly developed CLINTRA, a latest innovation in enterprise software. Having keen business acumen led Mayur to start his first business at the age of 18. He acquired his MS degree in Computational Science and Engineering from Georgia Tech (USA) and other degrees and professional courses from University of Sussex (UK), University of Mumbai (India), MIT (USA) and University of Oxford (UK).

    Source: Zonopact, Inc.

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  • Solanco School District’s (PA) Utilization of Registration Gateway Saves Time and Prevents Errors During Enrollment

    Solanco School District’s (PA) Utilization of Registration Gateway Saves Time and Prevents Errors During Enrollment

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    Registration Gateway helps further Solanco SD’s district goals by allowing them to reallocate time and money to what matters most.

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    Center Valley, PA, August 23, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    ​If there’s somebody we can trust about the value of frugality, it’s probably the guy on the one hundred dollar bill. The classic proverb “Time is Money” was written by Benjamin Franklin back in 1748. Since then, lots of time has passed and money has been spent figuring out how to turn this proverb into savings. Solanco School District is a fine example of Franklin’s sentiment, as they’ve mastered the art of the budget, in part by taking advantage of technology to save time and other resources. As their website attests, “The Solanco School District has a well-earned reputation for fiscal responsibility and innovation, which is reflected in budgeting priorities.” One of these such priorities is Registration Gateway by SRC Solutions, Inc., a digital enrollment process that has been awarded the title of District Administration Top 100 Products for the past two years based on its ability to save both time and money.  

    Sandy Tucker, Assistant Business Manager for Solanco SD, had this to say on the matter: “Registration Gateway has saved time for our school district in a couple of different ways. Parents of our district’s students have the option of enrolling online, which saves us time at the physical registration appointment, and also eliminates data entry for our registrars. Not having to decipher parents’ handwriting and other improvements to data accuracy also expedite the registration process.”  

    Registration Gateway has saved time for our school district in a couple of different ways. Parents of our district’s students have the option of enrolling online, which saves us time at the physical registration appointment, and also eliminates data entry for our registrars. Not having to decipher parents’ handwriting and other improvements to data accuracy also expedite the registration process.

    Sandy Tucker, Assistant Business Manager for Solanco School District

    Solanco School District educates around 3,800 students. Which means 3,800 different kinds of handwriting on enrollment forms used to be a daunting task for their registrars. Registration Gateway not only eliminates this struggle but Registration Gateway also makes integration to Solanco’s student information system, PowerSchool, an automated procedure. Registrars can approve enrollment data submitted through Registration Gateway and have it flow directly to PowerSchool without redundantly dedicating another chunk of time to data entry.  

    Innovative K-12 technology, such as Registration Gateway, is very important to Solanco SD. According to their Technology Department page: “the purpose of technology at Solanco SD is to provide … for rapid communication/collaboration, increase operational productivity, and to provide an infrastructure that will support current and future trends in K-12 education.” Based on this tenet, it’s easy to understand why they chose Registration Gateway instead of other digital solution providers. Registration Gateway seeks to accelerate the enrollment process and quickly and accurately provide reports that school districts find helpful for staffing and other preparations for the school year. School staff have a limited amount of time and a lot of responsibilities, so innovative districts like Solanco take advantage of technology they can trust to meticulously handle enrollment while they focus on larger matters at hand. 

    “More often than not, people think the more time you spend on a certain task, the better the outcome,” says Patrick Maher, CEO of SRC Solutions, Inc. “School enrollment can seem that way, because it is paradoxically incredibly complicated and extraordinarily simple. What our company has figured out, and what Solanco has taken advantage of, is that this process, like most all student data processes, can be kept very simple using technology that demands the proper amount of human attention. In the end, that amount of time and energy is very small, but all those little details that make it seem complicated are still taken care of.” 

    A lot has changed since Franklin’s days in the 18th century, but the time of a school districts’ registrars and technology department is still, certainly, money. To learn more about SRC Solutions, Inc., Registration Gateway, and other solutions available from them, visit the website by clicking here. 

    To hear what other customers like Solanco School District have to say about using Registration Gateway, click here. 

    About SRC Solutions, Inc. 
    SRC Solutions’ flagship product Registration Gateway has had a long and successful partnership with K12 school districts. Being a technology leader is nothing new to SRC Solutions. Going all the way back to 2008, Registration Gateway was one of the first Online Enrollment solutions to offer real-time data integration to Student Information Systems. 

    Source: Solanco School District

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  • EIKONIC Wins Consumer Health Category in Global Competition

    EIKONIC Wins Consumer Health Category in Global Competition

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    Jun 17, 2016


    Brisbane, Australia, June 17, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​Melbourne-based Eikonic R&D Pty Ltd, “Eikonic” yesterday announced that it is the winner of $100K in a global competition initiated by a partnership between the Queensland Government and Johnson & Johnson Innovation. The competition was seeking novel and  disruptive human healthcare innovations to address unmet medical needs. The funding will assist EIKONIC in the development and commercialisation of its nanotechnology-inspired, preventive topical application for the treatment of gum disease.

    At least half of the world’s population experiences some form of gum disease, a disease with links to many chronic non-communicable diseases, for example: diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. It is a huge market problem that hasn’t been solved. It affects the supporting structures around the teeth and, when not treated, can result in tooth loss. It affects quality of life as people can’t eat properly and may suffer from physical, psychological, and social disability.

    Oral health is a basic human right and we believe we have a solution for the prevention of gum disease; a solution, which may positively impact other chronic diseases and significantly reduce dental and medical costs worldwide. Every man, woman and child should have access to these products.

    Ingrid Rodriguez, Founder & Managing Director

    Eikonic’s Founder and MD Ingrid Rodriguez said, “We are extremely grateful to the Queensland Government and Johnson & Johnson Innovation for their commitment to human healthcare innovation and support of our company. Oral health is a basic human right and we believe we have a solution for the prevention of gum disease; a solution, which may positively impact other chronic diseases and significantly reduce dental and medical costs worldwide. Every man, woman and child should have access to these products. This funding will help us deliver on our objective of an easy to use, daily applied, topical application, avoiding the need for conventional complex, costly and invasive procedures. As a state and country, we need to focus on innovation through research and development in order to ensure that Australian research and innovation remains at the forefront of global health solutions. This funding reflects a public and private partnership approach to supporting research and development.”

    This latest funding represents a significant milestone for this social enterprise company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

    Eikonic will work with a number of Queensland-based academic partners and contract research organisations to help further validate the technology. This work will accelerate the development of the technology, thus bringing it closer to the patients that need it the most.

    Contact: Ingrid Rodriguez, Founder and MD of Eikonic: Tel: +61(0) 417 974 276

     NOTES TO EDITORS:

    About EIKONIC R&D PTY LTD

    EIKONIC R&D PTY LTD is a Melbourne-based company developing nanotechnology-based compounds for the prevention of oral diseases, in particular gum disease and tooth decay. The company’s vision is to benefit human wellbeing through oral healthcare by driving improvements through the delivery of innovative oral healthcare products.

    About Gum Disease

    Gum disease impacts fifty to ninety percent of global population and prevalence increases with age. Current treatments take the form of physically scraping the tooth and root surface as well as surgery, which are mostly invasive, painful and expensive. Therapeutics exist in the form of gels, rinses, paste and antibiotics, but they don’t solve the problem. The global treatment market for gum disease is approximately worth USD $2B. It’s a treatment market that doesn’t address prevention. 

    Source: Eikonic R&D Pty Ltd

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  • Urgent Call for Love-Related Treatment Volunteers

    Urgent Call for Love-Related Treatment Volunteers

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    Generic Diamond needs volunteers to participate to the first clinical study dedicated to love diseases.

    Press Release
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    Nov 30, 2015


    Singapore, Singapore, November 30, 2015 (Newswire.com)
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    For the first time in history, Generic Diamond has developed a cure for what’s affecting billions of people worldwide: love sickness. “This disease is the world’s most common and oldest disease and it’s now time to take action”, explains Nicolas Chretien, Principal Scientist and CEO. The company needs the help of volunteers to spread the antidote that will put a final end to broken relationships around the world.

    “Surprisingly, we have serious difficulty recruiting couple volunteers to participate to our first clinical study and we have decided to make an urgent call to the international community” add the scientist. “Without volunteers, we cannot run our research program successfully and accomplish our mission”.

    Spread the love by supporting the first clinical study dedicated to love diseases on Generic Diamond Indiegogo webpage. With this revolutionary treatments, Generic Diamond can treat and cure diseases such as love tension headaches and migraines, love emergencies, love vitamin deficiencies, love inflammations or fractures, love dependencies and addictions.

    Generic Diamond will reward those who’ll help achieve greater success towards love health with many perks to enjoy – among them exclusive discounts and special diamond treatment at 0.10 carat -. 

    Generic Diamond needs your help to spread the word that love is on its way. Act now by supporting Generic Diamond campaign.​

    ABOUT

    Based in Singapore, one of the fastest-growing biomedical sciences research and drug discovery center in the world, Generic Diamond is dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of diamond therapies to improve the quality of people’s life.

    To know more about Generic Diamond, please visit the company website www.genericdiamond.com and have a look at our Indiegogo campaign.

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    Email: press@genericdiamond.com
    Website: www.genericdiamond.com

    Facebook: facebook/genericdiamond

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