Talented Boy with Autism Writes, Illustrates, Markets Magic Pencil Comic Book

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A news story that urges a  rethinking of labels
and their accompanying limitations.
That Jonathan Ebel, 14-years old,
but comprehends at a third-grade level seems irrelevant.
Ebel has tapped into his innate ability.which autism does not erase…
and he is producing work that[people want to buy!

References

Amazon.com…Magic Pencil, et.al Kindle edition
http://tinyurl.com/j9j4y2t

ABC KGO News video…Los Gatos TeenCreates Comic Book Available Online
http://tinyurl.com/z




Why Transferring Talent to a New Field Can Be Challenging : Music Video Insight

Michael Jackson and MichaelJordan appeared in the now poignant and humorous JAM video in the early 1990s. And the music video underscores with humor an important often overlooked lesson… Throughout the video. physical dexterity talent in both superstars are evident but comedy ensues when each
tries to cross over into the others field of expertise.

Check out the closing minutes at the end of the music
in which Jackson teaches Jordan how to dance

Not even superior talent, skill or ability in one field will guarantee proficiency in another arena.

Choosing the right niche is key.

 

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Authors Guild Tackles Fairpay, Copyright Violation, and Other Issues for Writers

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Heads up information on industry trends and challenges
from an organization established in 1912 for established and emerging writers..
Interview with Mary Rosenberger, executive director of Authors Guild, who is a copyright attorney also, gives aspiring writers an excellent overview of issues and changes in the field.

References
C-Span/2016
http://www.c-span.org/video/?410182-3/interview-mary-rasenberger

Authors guild.org

Authors Guild




How States and Entrepreneurs Profit from Foster Children

University of Baltimore law professor, Daniel Hatcher exposes surprising and questionable business practices in his book, The Poverty Industry: The Exploitation of America’s Most Vulnerable Citizens.

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This story underscores two issues:  every industry or profession has a dark side. While there are many foster caregivers and agencies with good reputations, too many others are in the industry for the money. And when the primary goal is money, the well-being of charges, clients, patients, or customers is usually not important.   And values used when entering a field are not always healthy.

Insights include:
Harmful industry practices offer an opportunity for positive change.
Reaction to the presentation could hold clues to key values and spark ideas for problem-solving solutions.

References 

Professor Daniel Hatcher,  C-Span.org: https://www.c-span.org/video/?411928-1/the-poverty-industry

Atlantic Monthly.com: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/06/poverty-industry/487958/

 




Tech and Blog Post Update

Until today, unable to log in at all due to a  password issue.
Meanwhile, upgrade of operating system still in progress.
And Jan Accommodation post  update will be completed Saturday.