Celebrated Poet Maya Angelou Dies

Maya Angelou

Legendary African American poet, Dr. Maya Angelou, has died in her North Carolina home on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She was 86-years of age. Angelou is America's most famous modern poet, penning pieces that uplifted millions during challenging times in the nation's history. She also stood for women's rights at a time in history females were treated like second class citizens in the nation and the world. For this service she became a national treasure.

Maya Angelou

Her works have been appreciated all over the globe and she was invited to visit many nations to speak and recite her poetry. My aunt, Professor Lorna Goodison, who is also a poet laureate, had the distinct honor of having her poetry published in a book with Dr. Angelou entitled, "Quartet Of Stories." Angelou's potent words, effervescent smile and sweet spirit will be greatly missed.  

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JK Rowling Sued For Copyright Infringement

Harry Potter

Author JK Rowling has been sued again for copyright infringement, regarding the Harry Potter book series. Rowling and publisher Scholastic Inc, are accused of stealing from the preexisting, 1980's children's' books of deceased author Adrian Jacobs.

JK Rowling

Both JK Rowling and Adrian Jacobs shared a book publishing agent, Christopher Little, who is thought to be the source that passed on the preexisting copyrights to Rowling to plagiarize, netting them both a fortune.

THE SIMILARITIES INCLUDE:

"The premise of both (books) involve a year-long wizard contest — which both protagonists win."

"Both Willy and Harry, the featured wizards in the respective works, are required to deduce the exact nature of the central task in the competition," the complaint reads. "Both Willy and Harry uncover the nature of this central task covertly in a bathroom."

"Both tasks at the center of the wizard competition involve 'rescuing hostages imprisoned by a community of half-human, half-animal creatures.'"

WARNER BROS

Jacobs' estate has credibly sued her in three legal actions over ongoing infringements of preexisting copyrights. The cases are now pending. Here's hoping Warner Bros, the maker of the Harry Potter films, doesn't corrupt the court cases, as they have been known to do.

A Miami lawyer for a massive firm on Brickell Avenue once ominously told me that Warner Bros. wins legal cases, "Because they have connections." That was legal speak for corruption.

They probably do think JK Rowling is a witch

JK Rowling was sued in a separate legal case, regarding the Harry Potter book series, accused of stealing from another children's book author, but that case was dismissed by the judge. Hmm, I wonder why.

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Harry Potter Publisher Sued In New York For Alleged Copyright Infringement