No idea. Jill MacKay was the name of the "idea thief" in the linked blog entry.

The plot thickens.

This document suggests an overall impressive persona. So why would she do something so evil as this?

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This one: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/jillmackay/about

> Jill MacKay is an accomplished designer, author and artist. Her name is synonymous with innovation and she is known for her genuine enthusiasm, love of nature and boundless spirit. Combined with over thirty years of creative work experience, Jill is one of the most skilled and sought after designers in the creative industries today. Jill licenses her product lines to national chains, manufacturers and television retailers. Jill is perhaps best known for having been the jewelry designer for the daytime drama The Guiding Light, and for her work on Paramount Studio’s Star Trek: The Next Generation. She truly believes in the power of the arts to change lives, help solve social issues, heal hearts and build communities. Jill is also known as an art in education (AIE) specialist and for helping to develop the concept of Community Artist through her work with national arts organizations.