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Proposed Calendar of CTI 1st Anniversary Events
Hello Friends of Creative Persuasions––
Below is a preliminary calendar of events scheduled to celebrate Creative Thinkers International’s 1st Anniversary from September 10-16. Please note that the calendar will be updated on a regular basis as September approaches and details regarding funtests (kind of like what the rest of the planet calls contests) along with fun prizes will also be posted under events and in a new anniversary celebration forum.
Whether you actually participate in events or not, we hope you'll join in on the celebration just by logging in during the week and sharing a hello with a fellow CTI member. Thank You Truly for the great inspired ideas and for the prize donations for our great gift bag give-a-ways.
Your Friendly CTI Admin Support Team
September 10––Creative Quotes for the Creative Minds Day plus the start of
Music Makes the World Go Around.
HERE’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT:
A) Post your favorite quote or quotes, famous or not, on creativity. Add comments on what it and various quotes presented by others mean to you.
B) New music featured daily. We’ll tell you courtesy of whom.
September 11––Remembering 9/11: Proposed Blogs, in any literary or mixed
genre style, on any of the following:
a) What 9/11 means to You.
b) Proposed solutions to ending terrorism in the world.
c) Proposed alternatives to war as a solution to political conflict.
d) Possibilities for world peace in your lifetime.
September 12––Share a Podcast or Video Day:
A) Make it home-made, YouTube, Google, music, film clip (no sexually
explicit material please), informational, sports, regional, literary,
contemporary, historical––It’s your call all in the spirit of sharing and
creative expression.
September 13–– My Gift to Planet Earth:
A) Share posts on things we can do to better protect the environment
and/or heal the Earth of the damage already done.
September 14––Friendly Neighbor Day:
Visit as many members of CTI as you can whenever convenient
throughout the day, leave a greeting, and a badge like this one:
View my page on Creative Thinkers International
To pick up your personalized CTI badge, please click here
September 15––CTI Spotlight Artist Quiz Challenge:
A) The posted quiz will have 20 questions, each pertaining to a
specific CTI Spotlight Artist. The easy part is that the answer to each
question will be the name of a CTI Spotlight Artist. The challenge will be figuring out which one.
September 16–– Music Keeps the World Going Around Day, Your “Favorite CTI
Moment” Blogs, and a Celebratory Chat:
A) Share your top five (or ten) list of favorite musicians and songs along
with an accompanying video.
B) Post a blog on your favorite CTI discovery or moment.
C) Join CTI members for an online chat at….???? We’ll work it out :-)
September 27––Winners of the funtests announced.
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Permalink Reply by Romantic Poetess on -
Oh So Groovy :)
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Permalink Reply by Marne L. Kilates on -
Hey, Romantic Poetess, really groovy! Far out, man (like they used to say). All we are saying, is give peace a chance! Happy Anniv to CTI!
Marne
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Permalink Reply by In Love With Music on
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I like the calendar and the new look on the main page. Would have responded before now but you wouldn't believe how Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes deaths have bummed me right out of myself. I'm getting it back together though.
mlm
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Permalink Reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani on -
Even though I've been told I'm not eligible to win any of the grab bags, I still plan to post my 2 cents worth throughout the celebration week :-)
Aberjhani
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Permalink Reply by Kral on -
Sounds very interesting and something to look forward to, as special days are picked out to attend our site each day. This way we get to know who's who and what they are interested in even before meeting them, that way we have something to talk to them about when we meet. Great getting this information, try to be in here then and sooner possibly.
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Permalink Reply by Creative Conversation Interviews on
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A lot to work with isn't it?
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Permalink Reply by Sage Sweetwater on -
The calendar of CTI 1st Anniversary Events is complete and very well thought out. It's a month which reminds us we are united and within each others' care as children of Mother Earth...Aberjhani, thank you for creating such a creative outlet for our literary and musical works to display for the world! This is so timely, this CTI anniversary coming just after the World Olympics where every nationality is represented like here on CTI - the Literary Olympics! It's a page of events not to miss! Sage
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Permalink Reply by Robby Baby (Poet of Amour) on -
Groovy! You are staring at me! AGAIN! LOL In the tag for international thinkers...you got starin probs or sumtin? LOL PFFTTT
I look forward to all the celebrations aberjhani! I have assembled most of the artists for the daily music feature :)
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Permalink Reply by Marne L. Kilates on
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Happy 1st Anniversary to CTI! Great site, great people, great thoughts, great music! Congratulations to Us & CTI, the Spotlight Artist of the Event! And Congratulations to Aberjhani!
Although I'm sure he won't elect himself CTI Spotlight Artist, I NOMINATE Aberjhani on this occasion of the First Anniversary!
Marne L. Kilates
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Permalink Reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani on
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I appreciate the thoughtfulness Marne, but I've actually had a few volunteers who have from time to time camped out at my computer and contributed quite a lot to help keep CTI going. We all agreed that we would remain "the ghosts in the machine" to render maximum service to all involved and to minimize potential discrepancies. But I'm all for toasting the cite itself :-)
Aberjhani
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Permalink Reply by Marne L. Kilates on
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Once more, Happy 1st Birthday, CTI!
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CREATIVE THINKERS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.
2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.
3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.
4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.
5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.
Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.
The CTI Admin Team
1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.
2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.
3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.
4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.
5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.
Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.
The CTI Admin Team
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