Abstract: Methods and systems for communication between members of the general public and practicing legal services professionals by way of an initially-anonymous, secure, online platform. The members of the general public upload certain personal information concerning a legal matter to the platform through an electronic device, which is validated and anonymously posted for viewing by practicing legal services professionals. The practicing legal services professionals review the posted information and may express interest, in an anonymous way through the platform, in offering legal services to the members of the general public who posted information concerning a legal matter. Identifying information is only shared once a member of the general public accepts an offer of legal services.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communication between members of the general public and practicing legal services professionals by way of an initially-anonymous, secure, online platform. The members of the general public upload certain personal information concerning a legal matter to the platform through an electronic device, which is validated and anonymously posted for viewing by practicing legal services professionals. The practicing legal services professionals review the posted information and may express interest, in an anonymous way through the platform, in offering legal services to the members of the general public who posted information concerning a legal matter. Identifying information is only shared once a member of the general public accepts an offer of legal services.

Abstract: A biodegradable polymer composition, according to the present invention, comprises polyhydroxybutyrate and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) blended with thermoplastic starch, one or more compatibilizers selected from the group consisting of dihexyl sodium sulfosuccinate and maleic anhydride, and one or more additives selected from the group consisting of micro-crystalline cellulose and cellulose. Methods of producing a biodegradable polymer use processed cannabis waste as a carbon source.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communication between members of the general public and practicing legal services professionals by way of an initially-anonymous, secure, online platform. The members of the general public upload certain personal information concerning a legal matter to the platform through an electronic device, which is validated and anonymously posted for viewing by practicing legal services professionals. The practicing legal services professionals review the posted information and may express interest, in an anonymous way through the platform, in offering legal services to the members of the general public who posted information concerning a legal matter. Identifying information is only shared once a member of the general public accepts an offer of legal services.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a user may pursue defined achievements through reading books. As the user accomplishes the achievements, the user may receive mementos that can serve as a tangible indicator of what the user has accomplished. The mementos may be visible to others on a website, such as a social networking website.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a user may pursue defined achievements through reading books. As the user accomplishes the achievements, the user may receive mementos that can serve as a tangible indicator of what the user has accomplished. The mementos may be visible to others on a website, such as a social networking website.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a user may pursue defined achievements through reading books. As the user accomplishes the achievements, the user may receive mementos that can serve as a tangible indicator of what the user has accomplished. The mementos may be visible to others on a website, such as a social networking website.