I finally updated the costs pages to reflected the new estimated costs for the GoFundMe campaign. The cost has dropped from over $4700 to about $2100. It is a lot less and makes me feel significantly more confident about the campaign itself. I've already talked about the changes and won't reiterate what I've already said. There is however another change which I would like to discuss, a new "about me" page. Originally, I stuffed the about me into the format of a blog. I had not considered that it would soon be pushed to the bottom of a number of other posts. Not everyone will care to scroll to the bottom and see that "about me," at some point, so I will be separating that section from the blog updates, so it can have its own dedicated landing page. Changing a website around is simple (especially one like this which requires no coding). I got some good/bad news which is a little harder to work with. As you may know, I planned a trip to Las Vegas. I had intended to attend go to the final presidential debate and hold up my sign: It is a behemoth of a thing measuring in at 33 inches wide and 25.5" tall. It is politically relevant, as I would not be here even attempting to get my invention out there if not for changes which were made to the PTO pricing scheme, as well an one of several executive actions which have made applying for patent applications possible for those who cannot afford an attorney or for those who choose to approach the PTO without one. But let's get back to the issue.
I found out that the general public will not even be able to stand around the various news camps. Only students will be able to do so. But wait, I said there is good news too. There will be a public area where people will be able to stand in order to voice public opinions (that's still not the good news). In addition, they will be providing applicants with up to 10 minutes of speaking time, as well as a loud speaker system which they may use to address the general public. I have until the 16th to send in an application. So for the next few days, I will be working hard to seize this new opportunity. I will write a speech which will fill that 10 minute time slot, promote innovation, and give me some shameless self promotion. I have a lot of pride in my ability to write, so I do not intend to stand at a lectern and give a half-baked speech, then promote myself. I intend to get a real message out there about inventors, innovation, and how they are the driving force beyond this country. It's not lost on me that if I do a fantastic job, I may get a little extra notice, so that is motivation as well.
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