Biography
BlogTalkRadio's Ebonstorm - Thaddeus Howze, is a writer, BTR host (Wavefront) and co- host (Afterthoughts with S. Denise Newton). Contact info: ebonstorm@gmail.com | (510) 397-8509
His work on Blogtalkradio includes his science show Wavefront which talks about the unintended consequences of the use of technology in the human condition. He also works as a co-host with Sandra Denise Newton on her show Afterthoughts* which discusses youth empowerment concepts, interviews authors, and discusses important political trends. He has also been a featured speaker on a variety of Blogtalkradio programs including, The Onlinethinktank, The 24hr Mom Show,* The GeoGee Experience, Candy's Legal Corner,* That's My Word with Mari Torres, The J. Ril Show, The Serious Side of the J. Ril Show,* The Sun-Re9 Show,* Conscious Africans United,* and the India DeClaire Show*.
He has worked as an analytical versatilist (portmanteau of "versatile" + "specialist") for 28 years in the information technology, communications and education industries. A renaissance thinker with expertise in business IT development, digital design and the educational technology market, he believes no problem goes unsolved with the proper application of logic, reason, and well-considered analysis (or high explosives). His diverse work experience allows him to provide dynamic insight into his clients business processes and maximizing the uses of technology in their environments.
Having a son diagnosed with autism and being a high-functioning autistic himself, Thaddeus is a tireless advocate for autism information in the community and uses Blogtalkradio to discuss with the general populace what the face of high-function autism looks like, the many capabilities of high-functioning autistics as well as the trials and tribulations associated with autism in all its many forms.
He currently works as a technology consultant and hosts a BTR program called Wavefront and writes for the Examiner.com as a science and technology expert and has his own WordPress blog called A Matter of Scale, a blog discussing education, science, technology and the future of information technology.
A military veteran, he has a wide array of personal interests which have added to his wealth of experience that he shares online including his overwhelming interest in all things scientific, from the ocean floor to the depths of space, if its science he knows about it. An avid reader and skilled researcher, he consumes two to ten books every month when he isn't working on his own short stories or novel projects. He is an amateur astronomer, works with the Online SETI program and is a classifier of galactic phenomena with the Galaxy Zoo project. He is also a black belt in Karate and has studied Northern Style Kung-fu, and Wing Chung. In his spare time, he is working with the Ablegamers Foundation developing a program to bring video gaming and autism together in a therapy model that could benefit the autistic community.
*shows that have links to actual recordings
A Matter of Scale - a science and technology commentary blog
San Francisco IT Examiner - information technology weblog
MediaWavefront - the Wavefront support blogsite
Wavefront - A Blogtalkradio science and technology podcast
Afterthoughts - A Blogtalkradio social commentary podcast