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1916-2009/1961-1968: Robert Strange McNamara, the Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson and the lead architect of the first half of the Vietnam War, died today at the age of 93. You could read for decades to understand his life and works (as McNamara himself apparently did in his later years), but you could begin with the lengthy obit in the Times today (by Legacy of Ashes author Tim Weiner), and then move to his self-searching memoir (criticized by many as not self-searching enough), In Retrospect, to the Pentagon Papers, which he commissioned and which pushed his turn against the war, to Deborah Shapley's out-of-print biography, Promise and Power, and to two influential accounts, David Halberstam's The Best and the Brightest, and Dereliction of Duty, the harshly critical military history by future general and Petraeus advisor H.R. McMaster.

Some like it hot: The Guardian (with some help from other writers) chooses their "50 best summer reads ever," chosen apparently for their sweltering and/or exotic settings. Coincidence or not, but my most memorable summer reads (defined as books that sucked me in thoroughly in a way only possible on vacation) took place about as far as you could get from the beaches where I read them: in Russia (Anna Karenina) and on Mount Everest (Into Thin Air).

Moving & shaking: High on our current Movers & Shakers list (it was even higher yesterday) of books seeing the largest jumps in Amazon sales rank is Albert Payson Terhune's Lad: A Dog. Why the bump for a book from 1919? Nicholas Kristof's July 4 Times column about "The Best Kids' Books Ever," which called Lad "simply the best book ever about a pet." (Another Kristof canine favorite that's moving and shaking into our top 200: Farley Mowat's The Dog Who Wouldn't Be.) But after the video clip I posted last week, I've very surprised Kristof didn't choose any Beverly Cleary books, even her own dog book, Ribsy.

--Tom

Mollie Sugden, 1922-2009

British actress Mollie Sugden, who played "Mrs. Slocombe" in the classic sitcom Are You Being Served, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. Her blue-haired character was one of the cornerstones of the Grace Brothers department store alongside John Inman's "Mr. Humphries."  Watch a clip from the show below or on YouTube, or you can read the Telegraph story. --David



Harve Presnell, 1933-2009

Actor Harve Presnell died at the age of 75 yesterday, June 30, in California. Presnell was best known for starring on the Broadway stage in The Unsinkable Molly Brown opposite Tammy Grimes, then taking the same role in the 1964 film with Debbie Reynolds in the lead. Presnell also sang "They Call the Wind Maria" in the film version of Paint Your Wagon (and is often called the best thing about that movie). Presnell made a late-career resurgence with roles in Fargo (as William H. Macy's father-in-law), Saving Private Ryan, and other movies, and numerous appearances on television. Read the AP story --David





Karl Malden, 1912-2009

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden died today, July 1, of natural causes at the age of 97. Born Mladen Sekulovich on March 22, 1912, the bulb-nose character actor was a star of both stage and screen. Raised in Gary, Indiana, Malden briefly attended a teacher's college, then enrolled in Chicago's Goodman Theatre Dramatic School. Following World War II-era service in the Army Air Force, Malden's career took off with the role of Mitch in the 1947 Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire, opposite Marlon Brando.

Malden won the Academy Award for best supporting actor in the 1951 film of Streetcar, and he was nominated again for On the Waterfront (also with Brando) in 1954. He later starred alongside Michael Douglas in the television series The Streets of San Francisco, and won an Emmy for the TV movie Fatal Vision. Well-known as a spokesman for American Express Travelers Cheques, Malden also served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1989 to 1993. Malden had been married to Mona Greenberg since 1938. --Tom Keogh

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Frey Goes All Sci-Fi
Author James Frey [remember A Million Little Pieces?] and an unnamed co-author (make of that what you will) have just sold the film rights to their unpublished YA science fiction novel I Am Number Four -- the first of a slated six-book series about a group of teen aliens who've escaped from their destroyed planet and are forced to hideout on Earth as well, non-alien teenagers.  Dreamworks and "Transformers" director Michael Bay reportedly coughed up six figures to seal the deal. [Hollywood Reporter]

New Michael Jackson Biography
Canwest reports that Montreal publisher, Transit Media, Inc. is stepping up the release of a new biography of the late pop-star titled Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson.  It was originally set to hit shelves during the weeks before Jackson's London concert tour, but now it will be released in mid-July. Author Ian Halperin is "frantically" writing a new fifty-page update for the book. However, he found the time to buzz his book and its eye-opening relevations in a recent on-line interview with a British tabloid. [Canwest News Service and Mail Online via PW Publisher's Lunch]

Shelf Awareness Turns Four
Happy Birthday wishes to the on-line newsletter Shelf Awareness which celebrates its fourth year of publishing a favorite daily newsletter eagerly read by publishers, book sellers and savvy readers. [Shelf Awareness]

 

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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.

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President Barack H. Obama Inauguration Speech and Oath Text and Video




My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath… Continue

Posted on January 21, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

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Barack Obama's Address at Grant Park in Chicago Revisited






If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that thi… Continue

Posted on January 12, 2009 at 4:10pm —

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And the Lucky CTI First Anniversary Funtest Winners Are


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Hello CTI Friends and Visitors—

Please allow us to thank each of you for your participation, both publicly and behind the scenes, in the Creative Thinkers International First Anniversary Celebration. Without you it woul… Continue

Posted on September 27, 2008 at 3:34pm — 8 Comments

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The Answer is YES!



In response to the question of whether or not those who contributed give-aways for the CTI Anniversary Celebration gift bags qualify for participation in the grand funtest, the answer is yes. Obviously, it would be extremely tacky if they won the competition to present them with their o… Continue

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Thank you, Aberjhani. Beautiful piece. I was sickened by the networks coverage the day of his death and also by the negative blog responses all over the web. We don't know Michael. My response to those who judge--take a look at the man in the mirr...
People are saying this was going to be the biggest comeback in music history. I feel like that's what it is right now. mlm
Hey Thanks, I promise I was going to get to it but glad you went ahead. Allow me to add as I did on Music's page the official video version of EARTH SONG courtesy of YouTube:
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Michael Jackson in concert around 1995. (photographer unknown) You probably can’t read the words in the note next to the accompanying photo of Michael Jackson, but they were handwritten by the singer himself during the mid 1990s when he was co...
Greetings to Author-Poet Georg Edvard Mateos. Sorry that I have missed the Party. Congratulations! This is a beautiful presentation. May You enjoy a long healthy rewarding writing life. Your proud admirer, Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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Michael Jackson in concert around 1995. (photographer unknown) You probably can’t read the words in the note next to the accompanying photo of Michael Jackson, but they were handwritten by the ...

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Love's Passionate Heart (poetry book) 9 Replies

I Have Been Finishing Up Some Loose Ends For My Next Poetry Book of Love Poems... Sensual, Erotic, Passionate & Beautiful & 98% Unseen! I added a few poems that I had previously posted here...

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CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008 2 Replies

The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addi...

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An organized collection of your ideas nicely written and professionally presented in a way that depicts your ideas in a structured way and what the reader finds easy to follow it clearly, is a big ...

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The Path of a Creative Thinker at CTI

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

CTI SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008



Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In

CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008



Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Th…

CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008




The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writ…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008





One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by…

CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008



One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBir…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008



Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued…

CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008




Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008

Vickie L. McColley "The Romantic Poetess"

As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and de…

CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008


Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors on…

CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008

(photo of Luther E. Vann by John Schmidt)

Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance.…

News from the United Nations

UN commission on global food standards takes action against dangerous bacteria

Dozens of new international standards, including measures to curb dangerous bacteria in food, have been adopted by the United Nations commission on international food standards at the end of a week-long meeting.

ICC begins radio series to explain activities to Central Africans

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today launches a series of radio programmes in the Central African Republic (CAR) as part of an outreach campaign aimed at informing the country’s population about the court’s mandate and activities.

Economic and food crises threaten recent development gains - UN report

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on rich and poor nations to boost efforts to fight poverty and hunger after a new United Nations report shows that recent advances are being threatened by the global economic and food crises.

Advances in tackling HIV at risk from economic downturn, warns UN agency

The well-being of millions of people could be put at risk as HIV prevention and treatment programmes fall victim to funding cutbacks as a result of the global economic crisis, warns a new report released today by the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Bank.

Ban calls on regional bloc to find peaceful resolution to Honduran crisis

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his sadness at the deaths that have occurred in Honduras following the ouster of President José Manuel Zelaya Rosales, and called on the Organization of American States (OAS) to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.

Security Council condemns latest missile tests by DPR Korea

The Security Council today condemned the ballistic missile tests conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) over the weekend, saying they violate Council resolutions and pose a threat to regional and international security.

Gaza: members of UN fact-finding mission hear testimonies during Geneva hearings

The fact-finding mission tasked by the United Nations Human Rights Council with probing rights violations committed during the recent Gaza conflict began the Geneva round of public hearings today, following a similar exercise held in the Gaza Strip last week.

UN tribunal upholds contempt of court conviction against Bosnian Serb

The United Nations war crimes tribunal set up in the wake of the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s has upheld the conviction of a Bosnian Serb army officer who was given a four-month jail sentence earlier this year for refusing to testify in a case.

Thai elected to another term as head of UN trade and development body

Supachai Panitchpakdi will serve a second four-year term as the head of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) after the General Assembly confirmed the Thai official’s appointment by acclamation today.

UN mission helps fix up prison in western DR Congo

Prisoners in the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are now living in better conditions, thanks to the help of the United Nations peacekeeping mission, known as MONUC, in the vast African nation.

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