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Visitors to Creative Thinkers International in many ways are as much a part of the community as our members because they help validate the value of our…

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Added by Aberjhani on September 25, 2012 at 3:44pm — 1 Comment

September 2012 CTI 5th Anniversary Calendar of Events

Hello CTI Family Members and Friends—

As promised, here is the calendar of events for the Creative Thinkers International 5th…

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Added by Aberjhani on August 19, 2012 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

The Creative Mind and Spirit Celebrated

(Enhanced digital art based on original "Black Skylark" art by Denise Elliott Vernon)

Dear CTI Friends and Family—…

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Added by Aberjhani on September 26, 2011 at 5:56pm — No Comments

3rd Week Creative Thinkers International Spotlight Artists

Dear CTI Friends and Family—

The power of creativity to add positive meaning and empowerment to our lives is something people throughout the global village have championed through many forms, including film, music, plays, poetry,…

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Added by Aberjhani on September 19, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

About Our Origins and the Second-Week CTI Spotlight Artists

Hello Dear CTI Friends—

As pretty much everyone knows, this past weekend was the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. What some you of may not know is that Creative Thinkers…

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Added by Aberjhani on September 13, 2011 at 8:07pm — No Comments

Welcome to the 4th Anniversary CTI Celebrations: an Open Letter to the Community

Dear CTI Members and Friends—

One of the things we like to celebrate the most at Creative Thinkers International is the evident growth and development of our individual members. We previously announced that we would in part observe CTI’s 4th…

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Added by Aberjhani on September 2, 2011 at 1:45am — 4 Comments

Open Letter to CTI Community: Your Creative Vision for Our Beautiful World

Dear CTI Members and Friends—

September 2011 will mark Creative Thinkers International’s fourth anniversary and we would like to thank each of you—new members and veteran…

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Added by Aberjhani on August 12, 2011 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Profile Page Changes at Creative Thinkers International

Classic Creative Thinkers International look.

Hello Creative Thinkers International Friends and Family--

We first would like to welcome all of our new members and thank all of our long-term members for continuing to help make CTI one of the most…

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Added by Aberjhani on April 11, 2011 at 1:15am — 11 Comments

Welcome to National Poetry Month 2011: "A Word With You" by Elizabeth Bishop

2011 National Poetry Month poster presented by the Academy of American Poets.

April is National Poetry Month as well as Jazz Appreciation Month. The thematic quote for National Poetry Month 2011 is “Bright objects hypnotize the mind,” which is taken from the poem A Word…

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Added by Aberjhani on April 1, 2011 at 12:15am — 4 Comments

Great Changes on the Way

Dear CTI Members and Friends--

Some of you may have heard already about changes coming to the Ning Network that hosts our site, Creative Thinkers International. The primary change is one that will affect the appearance of the…

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Added by Aberjhani on February 27, 2011 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

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… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on January 21, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

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,… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on January 12, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

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 would have never happened so we’re grateful for all you did to make it happen.

We promised there would be winners in the Great CTI… Continue

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

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 own contribution so we would provide alternatives. Aberjhani is the only CTI member exempt from claiming prizes but rest assured that his great prize is the joy of… Continue

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

Two Entertainment Icons: Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes

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Added by Aberjhani on August 12, 2008 at 3:25pm — 3 Comments

Open Letter to the CTI Community

Hello Treasured CTI Friends—

Thank you everybody for the many suggestions––some posted, some via message––regarding our first CTI Anniversary Celebration. There’s not enough space to cover everything in this note so please look for others to follow. Some of the suggestions thus far include the publication of a CTI anthology, a friendly blog competition with a prize for the top blog of the week, songs of the day, podcasts, the creation of CTI radio station, a huge chat session, and… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on July 16, 2008 at 11:02am — 1 Comment

The New Poet's Picturebook

If you haven’t caught the rousing new issue of the POET’S PICTUREBOOK ezine, edited by CTI member Marne L. Kilates, you’re just in time to read it right here: http://marnezine2.blogspot.com/

Added by Aberjhani on May 23, 2008 at 4:18pm — No Comments

The Widget and the Candidates 2008

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Added by Aberjhani on May 23, 2008 at 4:07pm — No Comments

The Wonderful Musical Weekly Widget May 15, 2008

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Added by Aberjhani on May 15, 2008 at 6:27pm — No Comments

Poets' Picturebook Marks Tenth Issue Milestone

Poets' Picturebook poster courtesy of Marne L. Kilates

The Poets’ Picturebook ezine, edited by Creative Thinking International member Marne L. Kilates, hit a milestone this past week with the publication of its 10th Issue. In celebration of this fact, editor Kilates noted that: “Ten is good, the magic number of continuity, the two elements of the universe, the nothing and the one which, when together, nothing gives one a… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on March 4, 2008 at 9:04pm — 2 Comments

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There is no definition for poetry as such. Many poets repeatedly said many slogans for it.Let us now discuss the recent trends and the styles involved in writing the verses. I wish to invite all…Continue

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Video and Text for Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech 2013 1 Reply

Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the…Continue

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Barack Obama Wins 2012 Re-election: Text and Video of Victory Speech

Remarks delivered by President Barack Obama at approximately 1:35 a.m. EST November 7, 2012: Thank you so much.Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own…Continue

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Worth Reading: [The Atlantic Magazine] "What Poetry Teaches Us About the Power of Persuasion" 1 Reply

An article worth reading, especially for those who tire of the established literary orthodoxy's opinions rigid definitions of "what poetry is (and, by default, isn't)". …Continue

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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. Applicants should be at least 17 years old and members are allowed one full profile per person.

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