HARTFORD, CT, May 17, 2011 (Press-News.org) Eric Knight, one of America's leading inventors and entrepreneurs, has announced the publication of his "The New Race To Space" book -- www.TheNewRaceToSpace.com -- and, simultaneously, the launch of a multifaceted online platform for fans to interact with him: www.EricKnight.com.
"'The New Race To Space' book is another touch point in a life-long passion for rocketry and aerospace," said Knight. "It's essentially my diary of the multi-year quest to build and launch the first civilian rocket into space -- a true team effort that was successful in 2004. I packed the 244-page book with 90 full-color photos, team-member e-mails, and back-channel stories that even Hollywood couldn't script. I'm particularly flattered by the early reader reviews on Amazon and elsewhere."
Knight's book also includes a section on the commercial aerospace venture that in 2007 launched the cremated remains of Star Trek's beloved "Scotty" James Doohan into space.
The book has a fascinating online companion -- www.TheNewRaceToSpace.com -- that weaves together launch videos and other behind-the-scenes information.
Knight was equally excited about the online portal created by his company for his fans. "With www.EricKnight.com, we were determined to push the communications envelope in every dimension possible. For instance, we shortly plan to turn on technology that will allow visitors to interact with me -- in real time -- through live, streaming video. It will be the next best thing to sitting in my office for a chat."
Knight continued, "The technology at www.EricKnight.com also provides a multi-pronged pipeline to my daily commentary on the world, technology, innovations, and more. The user is in total control of the interaction -- as it should be. He or she can be plugged in by e-mail, instant-messenger pings, audio podcasts, Twitter tweets, LinkedIn updates, Skype, or Facebook wall postings. A person only needs to register for my 'Desk Notes' via a click of a button -- and the technology makes the magic happen."
What other entrepreneurial projects does Knight have on the horizon? With a smile, Knight responded: "Well, as readers of my latest book know, I'm just getting warmed up in the commercial aerospace field. My activities to this point have been stepping stones to grand ventures ahead. Stay tuned.
"I am also quite excited regarding a course I recently co-instructed at the University of Connecticut called 'Applied Principals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.' It is rewarding beyond words to infuse students with the latest business tools and strategies. They truly have the world at their fingertips."
Knight's nimble mind bubbled through an eclectic set of other endeavors he and his company have underway. For instance, he touched upon a project that he is clearly quite proud of: Give To The Gulf, www.GiveToTheGulf.org.
"Our 'Give To The Gulf' initiative provides an online mechanism for musicians -- from around the world -- to donate music to help raise money for citizens of the Gulf Coast. These citizens have had two rounds of terrible misfortune: First Hurricane Katrina. And then, last year, the oil spill. Give To The Gulf is a pure public-service initiative. It feels great to channel my company's resources in such a positive way.
"We've now passed the two-year milestone with another public-service project, www.JobsAcrossAmerica.us. Through a special collaboration, we provide access to an employment database that spans more than six million job postings. We're doing what we can to help put America back to work.
"Our www.WeatherForecast.pro and www.SmartPhoneWeather.com projects are becoming quite popular with the public. These weather-forecast portals load in a blink on any platform -- desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
"My 'Leaves-to-Energy' concept www.remarkable.com/leavestoenergy.html continues to gain worldwide attention. Tree leaves are a free source of energy, literally falling from the sky. They may be the ideal earth-friendly biofuel feedstock for the production of ethanol and / or as a secondary fuel source for power plants.
"We also continue to promote our 'National SOS Radio Network' concept -- www.NationalSOS.com -- that has the potential to empower all citizens with low-cost emergency communications in times of regional or national crisis. We're gradually building awareness of the concept, and we hope that the government will get on board to knit everything together.
"And our www.HowToPatent.pro website has become a popular free information resource to thousands of individuals dreaming to create the next invention that will change the world."
Eric Knight wrapped up by saying, "I founded Remarkable Technologies, Inc. www.remarkable.com 17 years ago -- and we've accomplished a number of extraordinary things. And I am more excited than ever about the future. There is no limit to what the human mind can conceive and the human spirit accomplish."
For more information, visit Eric Knight's company at www.remarkable.com.
Acclaimed Inventor and Entrepreneur, Eric Knight, Launches His New Book "The New Race To Space" -- Plus a Unique Website for Fan Interaction
Eric Knight, one of America's leading inventors and entrepreneurs, publishes his "The New Race To Space" book -- www.TheNewRaceToSpace.com -- and simultaneously launches a multifaceted website for fan interaction: www.EricKnight.com.
2011-05-17
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[Press-News.org] Acclaimed Inventor and Entrepreneur, Eric Knight, Launches His New Book "The New Race To Space" -- Plus a Unique Website for Fan InteractionEric Knight, one of America's leading inventors and entrepreneurs, publishes his "The New Race To Space" book -- www.TheNewRaceToSpace.com -- and simultaneously launches a multifaceted website for fan interaction: www.EricKnight.com.