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Author-Poet Aberjhani Work and Soul in Michael Jackson's This Is it: The Human Nature of the Dance

Michael Jackson with dancers in This is It. (AP photo release) It says a lot that even while its principle star struggled to conserve creative energy and was simply “warming up” for the actual live performance scheduled to follow, Michael Jackson’s This Is It snagged the Octob… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 15, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Three Great Movies to Tag for Holiday Viewing

Actor Jim Carrey in front of A Christmas Carol poster. What movies are you watching for the holidays? Most people are more likely to think along the lines of movie classics like It’s a Wonderful World (1947) or the more modern The Preacher’s Wife (1996) and megastar… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 1, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Unique Genius of Gullah Artist Allen Fireall

Artist Allen Fireall at Friedman's Fine Art. (photo by Sandra Mudge from the Georgia Guardian) When considering that an artist for the past twenty years has been producing and selling more than 100 original paintings per year, it becomes difficult to think of the individual as… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 11, 2009 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani Princes and Poets of the Realm

The late Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy's memoir True Compass. When word came of the death of Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy (1932-2009) last week, I did as I so often do when hearing about the passing of someone whose life had a major influence on my own––I reached for my pen to wri… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on August 30, 2009 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Twitter Twitter Tweet Tweet

I was very much relieved recently when both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actor Johnny Depp admitted to hearing something go “Twitter-Twitter Tweet-Tweet,” like some Vulcan canary singing for its supper out in the depths of cyberspace, but didn’t have the fainte… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 11, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Starchild Indigo The Quotable Michael Jackson

Singer Michael Jackson August 29, 1959-June 25, 2009 When a friend expressed her sadness over the recent death of Michael Jackson, she was surprised to hear me say I never paid much attention to his music or videos. I like different kinds of music but in theContinue

Added by Starchild Indigo on July 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Road to Selma's Hell and Back (Part 1)

(Barack Obama, John Lewis, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Clinton crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 2006) An odd point of irony from this particular writer’s life: I have boarded planes that touched down in places hundreds and thousands of miles from my home state… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on March 18, 2009 at 5:18pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani My Weekend with Two Poets

(photo of "Could This Be Love," the painting by Kerry James Marshall featured on the cover of Body of Life by Elizabeth Alexander, courtesy of VivaUltra on Flickr.com) Those of us––whether writers, editors, or production personnel––who long ago cast our professional l… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 27, 2009 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani ELEMENTAL Makes Savannah Book Festival Debut

The creators of ELEMENTAL, The Power of Illuminated Love, will join more than 40 more critically acclaimed authors for the second annual Savannah Book Festival on Telfair Square in Historic Downtown Savannah, Georgia (USA) for three days from February 6-8, 2009. ELEMContinue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 24, 2009 at 5:26pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Blessings Received and Thanks Given Part 2: Americans Rock the Vote

(image courtesy of rockthevote.com ) Whether one was a Republican or Democrat, few things were as exciting during election year 2008 as watching U.S. democracy in historical action. That the election year was not going to be a typ… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 10, 2008 at 4:25pm — 1 Comment

Aberjhani And the Lucky CTI First Anniversary Funtest Winners Are

(Thank You to Ms. Sweetwater for the above shared image) 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

Added by Aberjhani on September 27, 2008 at 3:34pm — 8 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Waiting Out Hurricane Ike at Grits.com

(banner from Marlive Harris' Grits.com) A few days before hurricane Ike started to blow his nose toward Texas, I enjoyed the good fortune of participating in a podcast interview with Texan and fellow CTI member MarlContinue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 12, 2008 at 2:31pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani Angel of Remembrance: Candles for September 11, 2001

(Artwork by brothers Greg and Tim Hildebrandt) 1. B.C.: With his brother’s blood wet on his hands, Cain ran vomiting future sorrows of man. Petals of gold cloud swirled bright eternal letters too soon forgotten. 2575-2467 B.C.: Immersed in themes of an… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 11, 2008 at 4:28pm — 3 Comments

In Love With Music Pearl Jam's "Reign Over Me" and September 11, 2001

The real subject of this movie sneaked up on me when I was watching it. I thought it was about two old friends getting together to complain about their lives and have some stupid guy time together. Then we find out the movie's really about the personal impact of 9/11 on the main character and how his personal part in the tragedy just broken him so badly he can't see to fix himself or his life. I've see a few really heartbreaking films on 9/11 and this is one of the most pow… Continue

Added by In Love With Music on September 11, 2008 at 1:23pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani More Favorite CTI Quotes

Courtesy of Karl Blog Screensavers on Fickr I have to admit that I’m actually having more fun going through the different blogs and picking out favorite quotes than I did reading them the first time around. Guess that’s… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 10, 2008 at 12:51pm — No Comments

Aberjhani 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

Added by Aberjhani on September 8, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Days to Remember in September

2005 model for Freedom Tower, the replacement for the World Trade Center, night view from the Hudson River. (Courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP) Before the hours of insanity and annihilation that changed world history on September 11, 2001, the month o… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 3, 2008 at 3:04pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani CTI Welcomes The "A Love for All Times" Virtual Book Tour

Countries, neighbors, family members, and romantic couples all have something very important in common—namely, a need to make relationships work. As part of the ongoing A Love For All Times Virtual Book Tour, I bravely (I think it was bravery :-) accepted an invitation fro… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on August 18, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani "American Poet Who Went Home Again" Now in Stock at Amazon and Barnes and Noble

Cover for The American Poet Who Went Home Again It seems strange for a person to travel 4,483 miles to learn something particularly significant about his own hometown. But that’s exactly what happened to me when… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on August 13, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Home and the Wanderer (Part 2 of 2)

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Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 3, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

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Writing the Year 2009 Michael Jackson Legend 1 Reply

Display for Official Michael Jackson OPUS Book on display in London. (Press release photo) The Michael Jackson story has arguably been the most compelling of 2009 and more than once has caused...

Tagged: news, music, movie, singers, authors

Started by Author-Poet Aberjhani in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani 50 minutes ago.

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Tagged: Television.Reporters, Press, Directors, Media, Newspapers

Started by Doris Anne Beaulieu in The CTI News Room Nov 23.

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To Walk a Lifetime in Michael Jackson's Moccasins 17 Replies

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 ...

Tagged: African, Music, News, Movie, American

Started by Aberjhani in Music and You. Last reply by Kimmy Van Kooten Nov 16.

SOFIA PEACHES

IF MEN ARE FROM MARS...AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS...WHERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE BORN WITH BOTH GENDERS FROM??? 1 Reply

IT MAKES ME WANNA HOLLA AND THROW UP BOTH MY HANDS!!!!FACTS…HUMAN BEINGS, INVENT COMPETIION FOR WOMEN…WOMAN WON RACE… OTHER WOMEN SAY SHE SHOULD NOT WIN BECAUSE SHE IS NOT A WOMAN, BECAUSE SHE HAS ...

Started by SOFIA PEACHES in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Nov 15.

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Get 3 FREE Dissertation Topics Without Spending a Single PENNY!

3 Free Dissertation Topics??? Really??? Well… You must be reading this post just to confirm if the statement is true OR “Free Dissertation Topics” under discussion are those that must have been ove...

Tagged: uk, online, help, writing, topics

Started by Cassidy David in CTI Creative Marketing Tips Aug 20.

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

Marking Day of Solidarity, Ban stresses importance of creating a Palestinian State

Voicing deep concern that talks between Israel and the Palestinians have stalled for nearly a year, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the importance of creating the right conditions so that the two sides have sufficient trust in each other to return to the negotiating table.

Upcoming Afghan conference will help promote post-election dialogue &#8211 Ban

The international conference on Afghanistan that will be staged in London early next year provides &#8220a very timely&#8221 opportunity to discuss the country's agenda in the wake of its recent presidential elections, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

Ban calls on States to ensure climate change deal has broad support

Holding out for a 'perfect' deal at next month's climate change summit in Copenhagen could result in there being no agreement at all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today, calling on all States to get behind a deal that is as ambitious as possible but also has broad international support.

Somalia: UN expert urges end to inhuman practices after recent stonings

An independent United Nations human rights expert today condemned the series of stonings that have been taking place in Somalia, and called for an urgent end to such &#8220cruel, inhuman and degrading&#8221 practices.

Ban deplores attack on UN helicopter in DR Congo

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the shooting attack on a United Nations helicopter on Thursday in Dongo in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that left three peacekeepers, a civilian pilot and one member of the Congolese national police wounded.

Winners of UN prize for use of technology in education unveiled

The Rector of the Moscow Institute of Open Education and Jordan's Ministry of Information and Communications Techonology have been chosen as the winners of an annual United Nations prize for the use of ICTs in education.

UN agency calls on Iran to halt work on recently-disclosed facility

The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called on Iran to immediately suspend the construction of a recently-disclosed uranium enrichment facility, and cooperate more fully to resolve all outstanding issues related to its nuclear programme.

Momentum for climate deal strong and growing, Ban tells Commonwealth

The momentum for a deal at next month's United Nations climate change summit is strong and growing, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging world leaders to make the extra push to achieve a firm foundation for a legally binding treaty as early as possible in 2010.

Top UN official urges probe into &#39monstrous&#39 Philippines attack

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today urged the Government of the Philippines to investigate the 23 November attack on a convoy in the province of Minguindanao that left over 55 people, including at least 27 journalists, dead.

At Commonwealth meeting Ban drums up momentum for climate change summit

On the final lap of the years-long marathon to the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen next month, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon takes his call for urgent action to a meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, the last global gathering before the summit.

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