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February 3, 2010
Here are some pictures I took from the Living Legends of Aviation event in Beverly Hills.
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February 3, 2010
Here is a nice article in the Puget Sound Business Journal:
http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/01/25/tidbits1.html
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February 3, 2010
Interview with Cliff Robertson
Academy Award winning actor and Legend of Aviation Cliff Robertson with RJ.
I really enjoyed meeting Cliff and he did a super job in the interview.
We talked for about two hours about his life and times. About his time as a Merchant marine and...
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February 3, 2010
Living Legends of Aviation
We are proud to be the official Producer of the "Living Legends of Aviation" video project for the second year in a row. This is a very cool project because within a short thirty days we are charged to create seven to ten video biographies of some...
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February 3, 2010
Tom Hanks stopped in during my interview with Kurt Russell
Here is Kurt Russell during our interview
Kurt Russell with RJ
I was there in Southern CA to interview Kurt Russell for the upcoming Living Legends of Aviation video project.
Kurt was being...
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February 3, 2010
Interview with Jack Huyler
RJ with Jack Huyler at Thacher School
We drove to Ojai, California to interview Jack Huyler at the Thacher School where
John Myers went to school as a child. John Myers and Howard Hughes graduated
in the same class at Thacher. Jack was a life...
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February 3, 2010
Interview with Kent Kresa
Kent Kresa is the former Chairman of General Motors and Northrop Grumman.
I interviewed Kent about his memories of Johnny Myers for my documentary
"The Flying Man: Life and Times of John Myers." Kent is a great guy and he
is a real visionary...
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February 3, 2010
Interview with Bob Hoover
Bob Hoover is considered one of the greatest living aviators. He did a super interview, talking about his good friend Johnny Myers and several of the other Legends of Aviation. He talked about Sam Williams, Hank Beaird, and Dee Howard.
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February 3, 2010
Buzz Aldrin – Astronaut
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Interview with Buzz Aldrin
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin with RJ McHatton
It was fantastic interviewing Buzz Aldrin about his life and times. He is a man
with determination and focus on the future. Buzz gave a terrific two hour...
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January 2, 2010
Paul Hunsberger served for over 27 years as a Chaplain in the US Army. He served at D-Day in World War II, in the Korean War, and in the Vietnam War. ...
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January 2, 2010
Here is a short outline of a Year in the Life of a Video Biographer.
RJ’s Memories from 2009 :
January 2009
Bertheau 50th Anniversary video
VHP Frank Meyers interview
VHP Jon Koenig interview
VHP Gordon Perin interview
VHP Alfred...
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October 28, 2009
Here is a link to a new article about RJ McHatton and Inventive Productions in the Nov 09 issue of Costco Connection. Costco Connection has a guaranteed circulation of 8 million.
http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/200911#pg35
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October 26, 2009
Video Shoot at WA State Criminal Justice Training Academy
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Director RJ McHatton with Law Enforcement expert Gordon Graham
We drove down to Burien to shoot four short films for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy. The four films are focused...
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October 26, 2009
RJ McHatton and Inventive Productions were mentioned in an article by Patti Payne in this week's Puget Sound Business Journal.
Here is a link to the article:
http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2009/10/26/tidbits1.html
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October 19, 2009
A nice visit with Larry Lehmer
Author Larry Lehmer
I had a great meeting with author Larry Lehmer over at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle. Larry is a former journalist from Des Moines, Iowa who has helped numerous people write their memoirs. Larry is also a former...
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October 7, 2009
I really enjoyed meeting Carroll Shelby. He talked alot about his growing up, his heroes, his car racing, and his father. Here he talks about his friend John Myers aka "Flying Man."
You can learn more about this documentary at...
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October 7, 2009
Tom Jones remembers his friend Johnny Myers ("Flying Man")
To learn more about the "Flying Man" documentary go to
http://www.flyingmandocumentary.com
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October 5, 2009
Maria and Griff Get Married – The documentary
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Maria and Griff enter the beautiful Wedding Reception where a lots wonderful surprises awaited them
Maria's Parents Doug & Lori Williams and Grandparents Bud & Dolores Anthony
Its been a journey...
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October 1, 2009
Bert Markovich – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
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Bert Markovich with Director RJ McHatton
It was great meeting Bert Markovich, senior partner with one of America’s leading law firms, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt. I was there to interview...
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September 30, 2009
Foundation for the Future Lecture- Donald C. Johanson, Ph.D
Donald C. Johanson, Ph.D
Tonight RJ shot a lecture with a HDV video camera for the Foundation for the Future at the Town Hall in Seattle. The guest lecturer was Donald C. Johanson, the paleoanthropologist who...
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September 29, 2009
Joe & Kay Regan – B-17 gunner shot down in WW2, POW in Germany, Married 65 years
Joe Regan with his wife Kay, and Director RJ McHatton
Joe Regan shows us the spoon he made from a tin can and shared with all the POWs
Joe Regan
It was a glorious day in the...
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September 27, 2009
Brian Vance – CEO of Heritage Bank
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Brian Vance with Director RJ McHatton
I had never been to downtown Olympia before. It was a beautiful sunny day. We were there in Olympia to interview Brian Vance, the CEO of Heritage Bank, for the Puget...
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September 24, 2009
Interview with Rob Harris – Founder & CEO of Pacific Market International (PMI)
Rob Harris with Director RJ McHatton
It was a fantastic morning in downtown Seattle as we headed over to the Pacific Market International headquarters. We were there to...
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September 24, 2009
Jim Sypher – MassMutual Financial Group
Director RJ McHatton with Jim Sypher of MassMutual
It is always very exciting to drive into downtown Seattle on a beautiful sunny morning. Today my son Jason and I could feel our ears pop as we rode the elevators up to higher...
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September 22, 2009
Voice over for Camp Korey Video
Filmmaker Julia Welbourne, RJ McHatton, with Camp Korey Marketing & Communications Coordinator Eva Dankanics
We are very proud and happy to help the Camp Korey team in any way we can. I first heard of Camp Korey about three years ago when...
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September 22, 2009
Ben Wiener & Salomon Stavchansky
Ben Wiener & Salomon Stavchansky
I had a fantastic meeting with Ben Wiener & Salomon Stavchansky. We met in Vancouver to discuss the production of my new historical documentary on the “Impact of Generic Drugs on the...
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September 21, 2009
Scott Dietzen – CEO of Lemaster Daniels CPA
Scott Dietzen with Director RJ McHatton
My son Jason and I drove over to Spokane to interview Scott Dietzen, CEO of Lemaster Daniels CPA. We were interviewing Scott for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best...
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September 21, 2009
Russell Steele – CEO Clearwater Casino & Resort
Russell Steele with Director RJ McHatton
My son Jason and I took the fairy to Bainbridge Island. It was a fantastic day. Jason brought the binoculars. We were there to interview Russell Steele,...
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September 21, 2009
Brad Burkett – Kimpton Restaurants & Hotels
Brad Burkett with Director RJ McHatton
I really enjoyed meeting Brad Burkett from Kimpton Restaurants & Hotels. I was there at the Alexis Hotel in Seattle to interview Brad for the Puget Sound Business...
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September 21, 2009
Bob Oliver – Fire Chief
Larry Sagen, Fire Chief Bob Oliver, Carol Remz, and Director RJ McHatton
I am proud that we were able to help Larry Sagen and the non profit “Fire 20/20″ do an interview on High Definition video with Redmond Fire Chief Bob...
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September 21, 2009
Donn Harvey – CEO of Protingent Staffing
Donn Harvey with Director RJ McHatton
It was a wonderful day as I drove over to the headquarters to Protingent Staffing in Redmond, WA. I was there to interview CEO Donn Harvey for the Puget Sound Business...
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September 14, 2009
Trina Westerlund – CEO of Children’s Institute for Learning Differences
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Trina Westerlund with Director RJ McHatton
It was a beautiful morning in Mercer Island. I was there to interview Trina Westerlund, the CEO and Founder of...
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September 12, 2009
John Oppenheimer – CEO of Columbia Hospitality
Director RJ McHatton with John Oppenheimer
It was a gorgeous, sunny day in Seattle. The waterfront was full of tourists off the Cruise ships. I headed to the World Trade Center to interview John Oppenheimer,...
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September 12, 2009
Brian Paulen – CEO Madrona Solutions Group
Director RJ McHatton with Brian Paulen
It was great meeting Brian Paulen, CEO of Madrona Solutions Group in downtown Seattle. I was there to interview Brian for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best...
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September 12, 2009
Tim Gibbons – CEO of Pharmacy OneSource
Tim Gibbons, CEO of Pharmacy OneSource
I learned a lot in my interview with Tim Gibbons, CEO of Pharmacy OneSource. I interviewed Tim for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best Workplaces” video....
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September 9, 2009
Chuck Shelton – Leadership 101 for White Men, Speaker, Author
Author and Speaker Chuck Shelton
I originally thought the title to the book was pretty provocative and not politically correct. ”Leadership 101 for White Men.” But then I...
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September 6, 2009
Jeffrey Lyon interview GVA Kidder Mathews
Jeffrey Lyon with Director RJ McHatton
I really enjoyed meeting Jeffrey Lyon of GVA Kidder Mathews. I drove down to the GVA Kidder Mathews headquarters to interview Jeffrey for the video we are making for the Puget Sound Business...
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September 6, 2009
Chuck Riley interview – Lane Powell
Chuck Riley with Director RJ McHatton
I went down to the Lane Powell offices in Seattle to interview VP Chusk Riley for the video we are making for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual “Best Workplaces” award....
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September 6, 2009
Director RJ McHatton with Kurt Carlson
I could not stop thinking about my interview with Kurt Carlson of Propel Insurance. He really impressed me with his interview. I had driven down nto Tacoma to meet with Kurt as part of a video we are making for the Puget Sound Business...
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September 6, 2009
Matt, Steve, and Ben interview – Turnstyle
Matt Diefenbach, Director RJ McHatton, Ben Graham and Steve Watson
I drove over to the Seattle offices of Turnstyle, a fast growing Graphic Design firm. I was there to interview the leadership team of Turnstyle because...
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September 6, 2009
Bob Berntson interview – Berntson Porter CPA
Director RJ McHatton with Bob Berntson
I first met Bob Berntson a few years ago when I interviewed him and his partner Greg Porter for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce “Eastside Business Awards.” Today I...
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September 6, 2009
Dave Coffman, CEO of Coffman Engineers
Dave Coffman with Director RJ McHatton
I met Dave Coffman in downtown Seattle at the Coffman Engineers office. Dave Coffman is the CEO of Coffman Engineers. He is a real character. I was interviewing him for the Puget...
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September 6, 2009
Melanie Dressel interview – Columbia Banking System
RJ with Melanie Dressel of Columbia Banking System
I drove down to Tacoma to meet the CEO of Columbia Banking Systems, Melanie Dressel, for a video we were making for the Puget Sound Business Journal....
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September 6, 2009
Marty Schillaci interview — The Resource Group
Marty Schillaci and The Resource Group with Director RJ McHatton
I drove over to Renton to interview Marty Schillaci for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s video for the “Best Workplaces”...
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September 4, 2009
Warren Christopher – Secretary of State, Friend to Johnny Myers
Warren Christopher with Director RJ McHatton
It was a sunny day in Century City. I was there at the headquarters of the famous law firm O’Melveny & Myers to interview Warren Christopher...
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September 3, 2009
Patrick Tessier Interview Northwest Laboratories
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Director RJ McHatton with Patrick Tessier
Patrick Tessier is an interesting man. I drove over to Bellevue to interview Patrick Tessier, CEO of Northwest Laboratories, for the Puget Sound Business Journal video...
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September 3, 2009
Howard Chermak interview Chermak Construction
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Howard Chermak with Director RJ McHatton
Howard Chermak is a nice guy. Howard is the founder and CEO of Chermak Construction. They specialize in remodeling. I was there to interview Howard...
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September 3, 2009
Patrick Yalung interview Wells Fargo Bank
Director RJ McHatton with Patrick Yalung
I had a great interview with Patrick Yalung of Wells Fargo. I was there to interview Patrick for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s video about the “Best...
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September 3, 2009
Casey Sheldon interview Weber Shandwick
Casey Sheldon with Director RJ McHatton
I drove down to the Union Station area of downtown Seattle to the offices of Weber Shandwick. I was there to interview President-NW Casey Sheldon for the video we are creating for...
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September 3, 2009
Cam Green & John Rubino interview Green/Rubino
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Cameron Green, Director RJ McHatton, and John Rubino
I really enjoyed my interview with Cameron Green and John Rubino of the PR firm Green/Rubino. I was interviewing them for the Puget Sound...
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September 3, 2009
Brad Jackson, CEO of Two Degrees
Brad Jackson with Director RJ McHatton
I drove downtown Seattle to interview Brad Jackson of Two Degrees for the Puget Sound Business Journal video about the “Best Workplaces in Washington.” Two Degrees was a finalist...
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September 3, 2009
Joan Cole Duffell interview Committee for Children
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Joan Cole Duffell with Director RJ McHatton
It was a very warm day. I was visiting the Committee for Children headquarters in downtown Seattle to interview their CEO, Joan Cole Duffell, for the Puget...
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September 3, 2009
Charlie Liekweg interview AAA Washington
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Charlie Liekweg with Director RJ McHatton
I knew I would like Charlie Liekweg immediately when I saw the giant photos of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant on the wall of his office. I had...
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September 3, 2009
Edgar Martinez & Brian Haner interview Branded Solutions
Director RJ McHatton with Brian Haner & Edgar Martinez
I drove over to Kirkland to interview the famous baseball player Edgar Martinez and his business partner Brian Haner. I was interviewing them for...
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September 3, 2009
John Gavin – Actor (”Psycho”), Ambassador to Mexico, Friend of Johnny Myers
Director RJ McHatton with John Gavin
I drove up the windy road up to the top of the hill looking over Beverly Hills and to all of LA, to the home of John Gavin. I was there to...
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September 2, 2009
David Price – CEO American Airports, Aviator, Friend to Johnny Myers
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David Price with Director RJ McHatton
It was a beautiful day in Santa Monica. I was there to interview David Price for my documentary “Flying Man: Life and Times of...
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September 2, 2009
Peter Mullin – CEO of MullinTBG, Car Collector, Philanthropist, Friend to Johnny Myers
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Director RJ McHatton with Peter Mullin
It was a warm day in Brentwood. I was driving to meet Peter Mullin, CEO of MullinTBG, to interview him for my...
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September 2, 2009
H. Russell Smith – former CEO of Avery Dennison, friend of Johnny Myers
H. Russell Smith with Director RJ McHatton
It was a little bit smokey over in Pasadena this afternoon. There was a 120,000 acre fire up in the foothills. But it was pretty nice...
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August 31, 2009
Interview with Roy Wolford – worked for Northrop for 61 years
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Roy Wolford with Director RJ McHatton
It was a warm day in Southern California. The news had headlines about the terrible fires all across the hilltops of the Ranchos...
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August 31, 2009
Director RJ McHatton with Tad Devine
It was a warm and beautiful drive down to Corona Del Mar. I was there to interview Tad Devine for my documentary “The Flying Man: Life and Times of Johnny Myers.” Tad is a great guy. He is the oldest son of the...
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August 31, 2009
Chuck Grouws with Director RJ McHatton
I drove down to Renton to interview Chuck Grouws of CHG Building Systems. CHG had reached the finals of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual “Best Workplaces” Award. I was immediately impressed by Chuck...
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August 25, 2009
Mike, David & Anika from ProjectLine
Mike Kichline, David Jones, Anika Lehde, with Director RJ McHatton
It was a sunny, warm day as I ventured over to the Projectline offices in Seattle. I was there to interview the top leadership team of Mike, David, and Anika, the...
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August 25, 2009
Jim Rogers, Alex Bogaard, Tracy Johnson, and Director RJ McHatton
I really enjoyed my interview with the team over at Rogers & Norman Insurance of Seattle. They were nominated as one of the very Best Workplaces in the state of Washington. Tracy Johnson is a bundle of...
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August 25, 2009
Director RJ McHatton with Bob Frause
We were asked to go interview Bob Frause at Frause in Seattle for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best Workplaces” video project. Bob is the CEO of a PR company named after himself in Seattle. I was very...
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August 25, 2009
Gordy Graham with Joe Cargile
Gordy Graham stopped by to brainstorm about a new series of Videos he wants to make about the topic of Transitions. I have known Gordy Graham for over 20 years now and he always makes me think about life and change. I took Gordy into our green...
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August 25, 2009
Dave Lockwood is the little boy in this picture
I got the call that Dave Lockwood had passed away in a terrible accident near Roosevelt Lake in Northeastern Washington. Dave was a very well known builder-outdoorsman in Snoqualmie Pass and Suncadia Resort. His family...
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August 25, 2009
Joe Cargile records Spanish Voice Over for Director RJ McHatton
Joe Cargile is an intern visiting from Auburn, Alabama, helping Cathy Crosslin with her new company InStar Performance. Once we heard that Joe had spent a year in Spain, we recruited him to record a Spanish-language...
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August 25, 2009
Scott O’Brien – interview for his father’s Video Biography
Director RJ McHatton with Scott O'Brien
It was a gorgeous day as we drove up to Cashmere, WA . We decided to go interview Scott O’Brien for his dad’s video biography on our way to...
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July 20, 2009
Lissa Myers Wolfe – Daughter to Johnny Myers
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Lissa Myers Wolfe with Director RJ McHatton
We drove to Pismo Beach to meet with Johnny Myers only daughter, Lissa and her son William. Lissa was very nice to us. She led us to her garage where...
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July 18, 2009
Cleo & Carroll Shelby – Automotive Racing, Aviation Legend – Friend of Johnny Myers
By RJ McHatton
Cleo & Carroll Shelby with Director RJ McHatton
All you need to do is type in the words “Shelby Cobra” into youtube and you will see first hand the...
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July 14, 2009
Tom Jones - former CEO of Northrop, Lifelong Friend to Johnny Myers
Director RJ McHatton with Tom Jones
Tom Jones was very clear. He did not want to talk about anything where he wasn’t actually there. Tom said that he would be happy to talk about John Myers...
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July 14, 2009
Eric Rhoads – Personal Jet & Helicopter Pilot for Johnny Myers
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Director RJ McHatton with pilot Eric Rhoads
Eric Rhoads is a lucky guy. He was hired to be the personal jet and helicopter pilot for the legendary aviator and businessman Johnny...
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July 14, 2009
Peter Allen – Morgan Stanley, Close friend of John Myers
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Peter Allen with director RJ McHatton
Over fifteen years ago, Peter Allen became good friends with Lou Myers and his father John. They did a lot of outdoors adventures together. When Lou...
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July 12, 2009
Paul Thayer – Friend of Johnny Myers “The Flying Man”
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Paul Thayer watching a video of his good friend Johnny Myers
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July 12, 2009
Paul Kim – architect, brother of Dr. Luke Kim
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Dr. Luke Kim, Grace Kim, Paul Kim, and RJ McHatton
We drove down to Seal Beach to connect with Dr. Luke Kim and his beautiful wife Grace. We were looking forward to a wonderful dinner with the Kims and...
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July 12, 2009
Clay Lacy - Interview for "The Flying Man" documentary
Clay Lacy with director RJ McHatton
I drove down to Southern California to do several interviews for my documentary, "The Flying Man: Life and Times of Johnny Myers." I first met Clay Lacy...
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July 12, 2009
Janice Merriweather – Interview for our documentary “The Flying Man, Life and Times of Johnny Myers”
July 12, 2009
Janice Merriweather
Janice Merriweather worked for Johnny Myers for over 26 years. We drove down to the Long Beach Airport to the former office...
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July 12, 2009
Harold Knudsen - B-24 Pilot & Master Piano Player
It was a beautiful sunny day as we drove down the Oregon Coast. We were headed south to Lincoln City to interview Harold Knudsen for a...
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July 12, 2009
LeRoy Nosbaum -- CEO & Chairman of Itron
LeRoy Nosbaum -- CEO & Chairman of Itron
It was a beautiful day as we drove through Spokane, Washington on our way to Liberty Lakes. We were looking...
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July 12, 2009
Bill Tilley – Friend of Johnny Myers
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RJ with Bill Tilley
The GPS on my cell phone said to turn right and go up the hill. The road was narrowing and very windy all the way up to the top and the view became incredible. We were on our way to meet Bill...
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June 20, 2009
Nicole Gelpi - CEO of Yellow Mountain StoneWorks
Nicole Gelpi - CEO of Yellow Mountain StoneWorks
We drove over the West Seattle bridge. It was a beautiful morning. You could see the incredible...
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June 16, 2009
Article about RJ's documentary "SHIP OF MIRACLES" on the front page of The Seoul Times.
"The Ship of Miracles"
SS Meredith Saves 14,000 Korean Refugees
"The Ship of Miracles" Turned into Book, Documentary
...
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June 10, 2009
Melinda Partin - CEO of Worktank
It was a warm day as I carried my tripod, some lights, and a HD camera over to the Worktank office on the waterfront in downtown Seattle. I was there to interview the CEO, Melinda Partin, for a part in our new documentary...
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June 10, 2009
Sharon Mooers - Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children
Sharon Mooers - Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children
It was a great experience meeting Sharon Mooers. She came over to our studio to be interviewed for a testimonial about her...
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June 10, 2009
Andrea Heuston - CEO of Artitudes Design
Andrea Heuston - CEO and Founder of Artitudes Design Inc.
I really enjoyed my interview with Andrea...
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June 5, 2009
Oren Barker - Pilot of P-38 in WW2 - Shot down
RJ with Oren Barker.
Oren Barker enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served in the European campaign of World War II flying the...
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June 5, 2009
Crissy McHatton on the Relay for Life event
Crissy McHatton wants to invite you to be a volunteer for the Inventive Productions team for this weekend's Relay for Life event in Bellevue. We need two more volunteers....
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June 3, 2009
RJ with Alice Tsukuno and her son Steve
It was really a special day for me to meet Alice Tsukuno and her son Steve. We drove over to meet Alice at her new home in Seattle to record her video biography. Her son Steve had purchased the Video Biography for his mother at an...
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June 3, 2009
Jun Young - Microsoft
Jun Young - Director of Communications, Windows 7 team
I really enjoyed my interview with Jun Young. We met him at his office at the Microsoft campus. We were there to interview Jun about his experience working with Artitudes Design for a customer...
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June 1, 2009
Here is a video clip from the film we are making about Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter. She was a lot of fun to interview.
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June 1, 2009
Memories of my Trip to Pakistan
The following was taken from my journal in 2006 when I took a trip to Pakistan. Unfortunately since I was doing a work for hire project, I can not ever show any of the great footage I shot to anyone. No one.
March 2006
Last Friday I returned from...
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May 27, 2009
Grace Elworth Video Resume
Grace Elworth Video Resume
I received an email a couple of weeks ago through my Facebook page from Grace Elworth. She had seen a Good Morning America show that...
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May 26, 2009
Ron Gift - Torpedo Squadron Leader from WWII
Captain Ron Gift.
Here is a famous picture of Ron Gift from Life Magazine during World War...
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May 26, 2009
Guy Townsend - First Test Pilot of B-52
It was a beautiful day in Mercer Island. I was there to shoot an interview with Brig General Guy Townsend, the first test pilot of the B52. Guy is a very nice fellow. I was there to interview...
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May 26, 2009
The DecoBelles at the Art Deco Preservation Ball
The Decobelles at the Art Deco Preservation Ball at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.
Suddenly they told me that it was a black tie affair and asked me if I had...
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May 26, 2009
Ben Wiener - The History of the Generic Drugs Revolution
Ben Wiener – Generic Drugs pioneer
I drove down to Vancouver WA to interview Ben...
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May 26, 2009
Zoe Dell Nutter - American icon
Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter
I was invited to a special weekend down in San Francisco to interview an American icon, Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter. Zoe Dell was being honored for her role as the original "Pirate Girl" or "Theme...
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May 26, 2009
Village Theatre fundraising video
Here is the video we created for the Village Theatre.
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May 26, 2009
Barb & Bob Balkema Movie Trailer
Here is the new Movie Trailer for the Bob and Barb Balkema video biography.
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May 26, 2009
Marc Castillo - Editor for The New Fighting Seabees
Marc Castillo - New editor for our documentary "The New Fighting Seabees"
I am proud to announce that our good friend Marc Castillo is back on the team, taking on the editing for our new documentary "The...
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May 26, 2009
Schneider National Case Study Video
Here is the Case Study video we made for Schneider National and Excellent Cultures.
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May 26, 2009
Greater Nashville Association of Realtors
Here is the final version of the video we made for the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors and The Pacific Institute.
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May 26, 2009
RJ asked to Speak at PEVAN meeting
I was asked to speak at the monthly PEVAN meeting in Redmond. PEVAN is a professional organization of video producers who meet once a month to network and to get ideas. The meeting was held at the Redmond Library. I told them a little bit about my...
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May 26, 2009
We now are WEVA Members
Recently we were approached to become members of the WEVA International. This is an association for people who do Videography of weddings, events, and other types of video productions. What...
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May 26, 2009
Key Largo -- Now and Then
Sunset in Key Largo, Florida
Director John Huston with stars Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall at Key Largo, Florida during the making of the movie in 1948.
Ever since...
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May 26, 2009
Sonosite Convention in Miami
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort
We were asked to go to Miami, Florida to capture interviews for a case study video we are creating for Sonosite. The weather was perfect and the people...
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May 26, 2009
Cathy Crosslin - CEO of InStar Performance
Cathy Crosslin
My team and I drove over to the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle to record a Gordy Graham speech and...
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May 26, 2009
George Schaeffer - CEO of Puget Sound Security
George Schaeffer - CEO of Puget Sound Security
It was great to interview George Schaeffer, the new CEO of Puget Sound Security, for their YouTube video. George has a tremendous record in the...
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May 26, 2009
Robert Cremin - CEO of Esterline Technologies
Robert Cremin - CEO of Esterline
The minute I met Bob Cremin I knew I was in for a great interview. Bob is the CEO of Esterline in Bellevue. Esterline is a hugely successful billion dollar...
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May 25, 2009
Daniel Hoyos - SNAP Program
Daniel Hoyos - SNAP Program
Recently we started a new program that is becoming very popular with our clients. It is called the SNAP Program. SNAP stands...
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May 25, 2009
Naveen Jain - CEO of Intellius
Naveen Jain - CEO of Intellius
It was raining in Bellevue that day when I interviewed Naveen Jain, CEO of Intellius. I was there to interview Naveen for the...
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May 25, 2009
RJ's Visit to Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Military Park
My friend Jimy White and my uncle Tom McHatton had Scrapple for breakfast, then loaded up in the rental car for a drive to see Gettysburg. I had seen...
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May 25, 2009
Carla Corkern - CEO of Talyst
Carla Corkern - CEO of Talyst
I first was introduced to Talyst a couple of years ago when we were hired by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce for the Eastside Business...
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May 25, 2009
Dara Khosrowshahi - CEO of Expedia
Dara Khosrowshahi - CEO of Expedia
I drove over to downtown Bellevue to the new tall black building with the Expedia sign on it. I was there to take some...
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May 25, 2009
Joe Denver - Veterans History Project - B-17 Pilot
B-17 "Flying Fortress"
I drove over to Ardmore, Pennsylvania to interview veteran Joe Denver. Joe was a B-17 pilot during World War II. I was met by his two sons. They were very excited to have me...
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May 25, 2009
Bedford PA – Schneider National Trucking
Schneider National -- Bedford, PA
I drove up from Washington DC to Bedford, PA to interview some truckers who have been...
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May 25, 2009
Arlington National Cemetery -- Jimy's Parents
The main reason for the trip to Washington DC was to capture on video the internment of Mary and Byrd White into Arlington National Cemetery.
Mary and Byrd were the parents of a good friend, Jimy White. Both of his parents served during...
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May 25, 2009
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center -- Air & Space Museum - Dulles International Airport
The Flying Wing
P-61 "Black Widow"
I...
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May 25, 2009
General John Dailey -- Smithsonian Institute - Air & Space Museum
General John R. Dailey -- Director at the Smithsonian Institute - National Air & Space Museum.
I drove up...
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May 25, 2009
Karen Ridlon -- Founder of Eastside Baby Corner
Karen Ridlon--Founder of Eastside Baby Corner
Producer Bill Maxwell and I drove over to Issaquah to interview Karen Ridlon, founder of Eastside Baby Corner, for the Bellevue Chamber...
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May 25, 2009
Ed Belleba -- Friends of Youth
Ed Belleba -- CEO of Friends of Youth
I drove over to Redmond to shoot an interview for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce for their Eastside Business Awards. My...
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May 25, 2009
Scott Harrison -- CEO of Barclay Dean.
Scott Harrison -- CEO of Barclay Dean
Once in a while you run into someone who really inspires you. That happened for me during my interview with...
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May 25, 2009
Paul Buckman - CEO of Pathway Medical Technologies
I was quite impressed and surprised by the incredible team at Pathway Medical Technologies. I was there to shoot footage for the Bellevue Chamber of...
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May 25, 2009
Tony Cheng & Annie Cheng - Netstar Communications - Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards
Annie Cheng ...
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May 25, 2009
Christina Brandt - CEO of AtWork!
Christina Brandt -- CEO of AtWork!
We drove over to the new offices of AtWork! as part of our Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards video...
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May 25, 2009
Kevin Goodwin - CEO of Sonosite - Eastside Business Awards
Kevin Goodwin
We drove to Bothell to shoot footage at Sonosite's headquarters for the Bellevue Chamber...
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May 25, 2009
Pedro Castro - Magellan Architects - Eastside Business Awards
Pedro Castro
It was a little bit rainy that day I visited Magellan Architects in...
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May 25, 2009
David Zook - Tutoring Club - Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards
David Zook is a dedicated teacher. I drove...
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May 25, 2009
Carlos Veliz - PCSI Design - Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards
I really enjoyed my interview and meeting with...
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May 25, 2009
Dr. Mark Dedomenico -- CEO of Pro Sports Club
Dr. Mark Dedomenico
I was very impressed during my...
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March 23, 2009
Shari Marion-Hoff -- CEO of Seattle
Shari Marion-Hoff
I was very pleased to meet Shari. Shari is the CEO of Hawkeye - Cohesion, one of the nation's leading experts...
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March 23, 2009
Dan Greenshields -- CEO of Seattle
Dan Greenshields -- CEO of Sharebuilder
I was really impressed with the strong leadership philosophies of Dan Greenshields...
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March 23, 2009
Alex Wasserman & Dave Johnson -- CEOs of Seattle
Alex Wasserman & Dave Johnson -- Elite Fitness
I was...
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March 23, 2009
Tom Varga -- "CEOs of Seattle"
Tom Varga -- CEO of CFO Selections
I really enjoyed my interview with Tom Varga with...
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March 23, 2009
Naomi Novotny & Mark Zoske -- "CEOs of Seattle"
Naomi Novotny & Mark Zoske from...
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March 23, 2009
Dan Blanchard -- "CEOs of Seattle" documentary
Dan Blanchard
I had a great time interviewing Dan Blanchard CEO of American Safari Cruises, one of America's premier...
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March 23, 2009
Carolyn Schwager
Carolyn & John Schwager
Carolyn Schwager
(May 17, 1918 - February 24...
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March 23, 2009
Sekou Page - Entirenet / Microsoft OCS Labcast
Sekou Page
We just completed the shooting phase of the new Labcast video production for Entirenet /Microsoft....
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March 23, 2009
Kelly Noonan - CEO of Seattle Documentary
Kelly Noonan
I really enjoyed my interview with Kelly Noonan for my documentary "CEOs of Seattle."
Kelly is a graduate of Notre Dame...
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March 1, 2009
My Visit with Vince Lombardi
A while back we made a Case Study video for Excellent Cultures. The Case Study was about their success story at the Delphi Steering Plant 6 in Saginaw Michigan. Here is a clip from that case study video:
Now Steve Gandara from Excellent Cultures...
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March 1, 2009
Pat & Jean Duffy -- Home Movies
It was great to see Pat Duffy again. I've had the pleasure of knowing Jean and Pat Duffy since 1988 when I started working over at Eagle Crest Resort in Central Oregon. Over the years they have become great friends and an inspiration to me. Pat told...
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March 1, 2009
Magda Newman Memorial
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Magda Newman. Magda was a wonderful woman who had experienced the challenges of the Holocaust and the Hungarian Revolution. About two years ago I spent some quality time with Magda, creating her video biography. Here is...
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March 1, 2009
Dataweb launch videos
We are doing a new video project with Richard Locke for Dataweb's new launch.
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March 1, 2009
Ashton Palmer - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary
Ashton Palmer
Ashton Palmer is the CEO and founder of Expedition Trips.
His company specializes in vacations and trips to...
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March 1, 2009
Pat and Roy Bates Movie Trailer
Pat and Roy Bates Movie Trailer
Here is a short sample from the Video Biography we are creating for Roy and Pat Bates. They are the parents of Barbie and Mike Seifert of Seattle.
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March 1, 2009
Puget Sound Security video
Puget Sound Security Video
We really enjoyed working with Jeff Kirby and the team over at Puget Sound Security to put together this video. Thanks also goes to Patti Payne for doing the Voice over.
Here is the video:
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March 1, 2009
Linda Kay Porlier - Author, Voice Over Talent, Speaker
Linda Kay Porlier
I first met Linda Kay Porlier a little over three years ago at a Breakfast meeting at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce....
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March 1, 2009
Kathryn Flynn - Cooking for Fertility DVD interview
Kathryn Flynn
Kathryn Flynn, the dynamic author of a new cookbook
about cooking for fertility, came over to Inventive Productions
studios to do some...
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March 1, 2009
Christian Chabot - "CEOs of Seattle" interview
Christian Chabot
I was extremely impressed and energized by my interview Christian Chabot. Christian was here to be interviewed for our "CEOs of Seattle" documentary. He is...
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March 1, 2009
Chris Pappas Interview
Chris Pappas
We are finishing up the video biography of Bob and Jackie
Pappas and felt it would be very important to include their
children in the movie. We got...
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March 1, 2009
Barbara and Bob Balkema Video Biography
Bob and Barbara Balkema
We are proud to be producing the Video Biography of
Bob and Barbara Balkema. This is a the very inspiring
story of two people who really care for each other...
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March 1, 2009
Rick Peterson Interview
Rick Peterson
We are making a video biography of the Life and Times of Michael O'Brien of Everett. Not too long ago Michael O'Brien was the proprietor of one of...
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March 1, 2009
Heather Trescases - Eastside Heritage Center shoot
Heather Trescases
Eastside Heritage Center - interview shoot
Intern Bond Debol met me over at Ross McIvor's office so we could...
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March 1, 2009
Stan Selden - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary interview
Stan Selden
I first met Stan Selden over the telephone last fall. I had...
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March 1, 2009
Interview with Eric Overton - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary
Eric Overton - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary project.
Feb 3, 2009--Interview with Eric Overton.
Eric is a great guy. He is so enthusiastic. His company...
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March 1, 2009
Memories of Eileen Mintz
I first met Eileen Mintz last summer. I was making a documentary film about the Chefs of Seattle and Joe Kennedy said, "You have to interview Eileen for your movie!" So I gave Eileen a call and she was so nice to agree to be interviewed....
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March 1, 2009
RJ's Birthday Party - Super Bowl Party
RJ's Birthday Party at Paul Ortega's Super Bowl Party
Feb 1, 2009--RJ's Birthday Party at Paula Ortega's Super Bowl party
It was looking like it would be the worst birthday of all time.
No phone...
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March 1, 2009
Relay for Life - Bellevue - Kickoff Party - Lincoln Square Cinemas
Jan 31, 2009--Relay for Life Kickoff Party--Lincoln Square Cinemas
I was invited to the kickoff party by the most enthusiastic person I have ever met, Mary Martin from the American Cancer Society. Our...
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March 1, 2009
An Interview with Angie Lepley - Tangerine Travel
Angie Lepley - Tangerine Travel
Jan 30, 2009--"CEO's of Seattle Documentary" Interview
I really was impressed with the incredible interview with Angie Lepley from Tangerine Travel. Angie was kind...
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March 1, 2009
Amy McIntosh (Frankie Jordan) on American Idol
Frankie Jordan (Amy McIntosh) on American Idol!
It was about ten o'clock local time that I received a call from my youngest brother Charlie McHatton from Portland. He said that Amy McIntosh, the woman we who we did her...
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March 1, 2009
Bellevue Chamber - After Hours event - Lincoln Square Cinemas
Jan 28, 2009
Bill Maxwell and I had a super time at the Bellevue Chamber After Hours party at the Lincoln Square Cinemas. They had blackjack tables in the lobby and lots of great food...
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March 1, 2009
Thomas Barghausen - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary project
Thomas Barghausen - CEO of Seattle
I really enjoyed my interview with Thomas Barghausen for my documentary "CEOs of Seattle."
Tom is the CEO of Barghausen Consulting Engineers of...
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March 1, 2009
Puget Sound Business Journal article
The Puget Sound Business Journal ran a nice article about Inventive Productions this week. It was written by Patti Payne.
You can read the article at this...
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March 1, 2009
Fumiko Hayashida - 99 years old
Fumiko Hayashida
I had the great fortune to be able to spend a couple of hours with Fumiko Hayashida, interviewing her for a video project. Fumiko is 99 years old and still full of life, laughter, and great wisdom...
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March 1, 2009
Richard Branson & Harrison Ford--Red Carpet Interviews
Sir Richard Branson and Harrison Ford win Legends of Aviation Award
I really had a great time meeting so many Legends of Aviation at the 6th Annual celebration to honor the incredible heroes of aviation. Robert DalColletto and I...
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March 1, 2009
Gordy Graham - exciting new videos in production
Gordon Graham
I am so proud and excited to be producing several new videos for Gordy Graham. Gordy has been a hero of mine for over twenty years. We are working on...
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March 1, 2009
Here they are. The Chefs of Seattle.
Bobby Moore
Daisley Gordon
Eric Donnelly
Ethan Stowell
Holly Smith
Peter Levine
Rachel Yang
Scott Carsberg
Shannon Gallusha
Thierry Rautureau
Tom Douglas
Vuong Loc
Also the following Food Critics helped us...
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March 1, 2009
Robert DalColletto
RJ with Robert DalColletto
I can't tell you how great it has been to work with Robert DalColletto. He is a truly nice guy and dedicated father and husband. He really inspires me to...
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January 25, 2009
Interview with Harrison Ford
I really enjoyed meeting and interviewing Harrison Ford for the Legends of Aviation project. Harrison is being honored and recognized for his work with the Young Eagles program, which tries to introduce the love of aviation to young people all...
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January 18, 2009
Janet Haberbush.
Janet Haberbush - Windermere Real Estate Broker.
Janet visited our Inventive Productions studios to meet about the possibility of our doing a recruiting video for your family business. Janet's father had been one of the first franchisee's of the Windermere...
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January 18, 2009
Herb Blanchard.
Herb Blanchard - US Air Force & US Navy Seabee - 1962-1972
I really enjoyed meeting and interviewing Herb. He is a real nice guy.
Herb came to our Inventive Productions studios to be interviewed for my documentary "The NEW Fighting Seabees...
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January 18, 2009
Barron Hilton
Barron Hilton - Legend of Aviation, Friend of Johnny Myers
My GPS said it was recalculating the route, which means I might be lost. This made me worry that I might be late for my meeting with Barron Hilton. But it all worked out and I made it in...
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January 18, 2009
Tony Bill
Tony Bill - Filmmaker, Aviator
It was a beautiful clear morning in Venice Beach, California. I had driven there early because I was afraid I wouldn't get a parking spot. But there was no problem on this Monday.
I was there at the steps to...
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January 18, 2009
Luke & Wes Myers
Luke & Wes Myers, Grandsons of a Hero Aviator.
It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in Southern California. I drove up the beach past Malibu in my rental car, looking at all the joggers in bikinis. After a brutal winter up in Seattle, this sunshine was a great...
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January 18, 2009
Linden Blue - Legend of Aviation - Entrepreneur
The sun was shining and it was an awesome California day in January. Totally clear skies and no smog. I drove down south towards San Diego on my way to meet Linden Blue at his office at the Palomar Airport near Carlsbad.
I...
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January 18, 2009
Bob Hoover - America's Greatest Living Pilot?
It was a beautiful sunny day in California. I had gotten up real early that morning in Seattle, fighting snow and bitter cold to get to the airport on time. I had slept a little on the plane, so when I saw the sunshine, it really made...
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January 18, 2009
Johnny Myers: American Hero - Test Pilot, Aviator, Attorney
A few months ago I was contacted by a Writer-Director, Robert Dal Collette, who told me about an exciting project about fighter pilots, jet test pilots, and legendary pioneers of aviation. It was called...
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January 18, 2009
Martie Johnson, Jr.
My life will never be the same after meeting Martie Johnson, Jr.
Martie was kind enough to come to our Inventive Productions studios to be interviewed for my new documentary, "The New Fighting Seabees."
In came this loud...
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January 18, 2009
Patti Payne
I was first introduced to Patti Payne by Jeff Kirby, CEO of Puget Sound Security in Bellevue. Jeff suggested I use Patti's great voice over skills for the video we are creating for Jeff. This last week, Patti came to our studio and recorded that very Voice Over. She came to the...
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January 18, 2009
Brian Sweet
Brian came over to our Inventive Productions studios in Redmond, WA to be interviewed for the new documentary "The New Fighting Seabees." While he was here, we also asked him other questions so we could send in his DVD footage to the Library of Congress under the Veterans...
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January 18, 2009
Bill Neubauer
I really enjoyed my time interviewing Bill Neubauer. Bill is a great guy.
Bill was at our green screen studio for an interview for the new documentary film, "The New Fighting Seabees."
Bill was born in 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska. He served in the US...
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January 18, 2009
Greg Shaw (today)
Greg Shaw (1968)
Greg Shaw came to our green screen studio to record his free interview for the Veteran's History Project for the Library of Congress.
We have volunteered to do 100 free video interviews of veterans for the great Library of Congress...
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January 18, 2009
Bob Moeller
Bob Moeller came in to our green screen studio in Redmond to be interviewed for our new documentary film "The NEW Fighting Seabees."
Bob served over 30 years in the US Navy, including time in Vietnam, Japan, and several places in the US.
Bob earned two Legion...
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January 18, 2009
Ted Taylor
Today I had the priviledge to interview a true American Hero, Rear Admiral Ted Taylor (retired).
Ted was kind enough to allow me to interview him for my documentary "THE NEW FIGHTING SEABEES" and then I convinced him to let me send the DVD to the Library of...
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January 18, 2009
I really had a super time interviewing Al Bentley yesterday.
Al came in to do an interview for my new documentary "The New Fighting Seabees" and while he was here he went ahead and let me ask him 124 questions about his life. I recorded the interview in our green screen room, on...
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January 18, 2009
Gordon Perin
This morning I interviewed Gordon Perin who served as a US Navy Seabee during the Cold War. His parents were both private pilots who died in a plane crash when Gordon was only 12 years old. From that moment on, he learned to be self reliant.
During his four years with the...
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January 18, 2009
Jon Koenig
I really enjoyed interviewing Jon Koenig. Jon came over to our green screen studio to be interviewed for my new documentary, "The New Fighting Seabees." The first thing I found out about Jon was that he had served with my youngest sister, Patty McHatton, as a Seabee...
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January 18, 2009
Frank Meyers.
I really enjoyed shooting my video interview with Frank Meyers for my new documentary "The New Fighting Seabees."
Frank and his wife Barbara came by the studio. Frank told me stories about his being drafted after Pearl Harbor and about his service in England...
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December 30, 2008
The NEW Seabees Documentary Film
Award-winning director RJ McHatton was going to make a movie about his sister Patty and her experience serving her nation as a Navy Seabee in Iraq. Then the word got out and RJ started getting calls from Seabees from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and...
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December 24, 2008
Congratulations to DION McINTOSH, who was on the new ABC Television show "Rediscovered" last night. Dion won $50,000 and will be heading to Las Vegas to open for Donny and Marie Osmand.
Last year RJ and the Inventive Productions crew of Charles McHatton and Tyler...
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December 24, 2008
Emily Howell Warner with
her husband Julius
RJ McHatton with Legend of Aviation
Emily Howell Hanrahan Warner
December 13, 2008
I flew on Frontier Airlines that day to Denver to go interview an American hero, Emily Howell Warner.
I only got two hours to sleep when my...
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December 24, 2008
Clay Lacy
My day started great when the hotel lady said "You have a great smile!"
Clay Lacy. I arrived at Clay Lacy Aviation about fifteen minutes early. I had woken up at 8am, thought it was enough time...
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December 24, 2008
Jim was a great guy. He always said that it was easy to remember his name because the spelling of his last name was Christ is son. Jim always made it a choice to be happy everyday and to try to help others, including me. Whenever I might get down, I would go see Jim and...
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December 4, 2008
My Dad, Bob McHatton, stationed in
Germany in the US Air Force in the...
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December 4, 2008
Legends of Aviation. Here is a list of the other Legends of Aviation that are being recognized at the "Academy Awards of Aviation." We are creating video biographies for Airport Journals, sponsor of...
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December 4, 2008
Entirenet Shoot SBS & EBS--We had a great time shooting and editing together the new labcasts for Microsoft's new Small Business Server 2008 and Microsoft's new Enhanced Business Server 2008. Using our in-house green studio, we were able to create a top-notch training series that will...
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December 4, 2008
Charles Glenn Marker
While on our visit to Leo and Amy Hymas' home, I was able to interview Charles Marker for the Veterans History Project. Charles is 90 years old. He was born in Salt Lake City in 1918. He was drafterd into the Army Air...
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December 4, 2008
Wayne Small
Recently I interviewed Wayne over at Leo and Amy Hymas' home as part of our committment to the Veterans History Project. Wayne was there that day with Harold and Charles. It was a great...
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December 4, 2008
Harold Robinett
Harold served in the US Navy for over thirty years, and then he became a fireman. When I interviewed Harold for the Veterans History Project, I could not believe that he was over 90 years old. He said the...
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December 4, 2008
Ruby Grace Hutchinson
Ruby was a fantastic person. I worked with her for a time down on the Oregon Coast. She always went out of her way to help others. We were asked by her family to create a photo montage for her Memorial...
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December 4, 2008
It was about a year ago that I first met Pat Murphy. I had flown to Buffalo, New York on a project to interview him for his Video Biography, sponsored by his daughter Christine and her husband Roger, who live in California. Pat was a great guy. He had a very...
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December 4, 2008
"If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton,
you may as well make it dance."
George Bernard Shaw
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December 4, 2008
Article in Wall Street Journal--Last week the Wall Street Journal had an awesome article about the emerging trends toward video biographies. You can read the article by CLICKING HERE.
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December 4, 2008
Bob Bertheau photo montage project--We are creating a really neat video photo montage dedicated to the 50th Wedding Anniversary of his parents Rene & Sunny Bertheau. Rene was #56 football player for University of Washington in 1956-1957.
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December 4, 2008
Story Corps--National Day of Listening--Last week was the first annual National Day of Listening, a day dedicated to listening to stories from your loved ones. You can learn more about this new holiday at http://www.nationaldayoflistening.org/
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December 4, 2008
Visit with Kurt & Liz Micka--While in Salt Lake City I took time to visit with my old college roommate, Kurt Micka, and his lovely wife Liz. Kurt and I were roomates back in the 1970s and 1980s at Fresno State. It was a lot of fun reminiscing about those good old...
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December 4, 2008
Earthrise
This photo was taken by American astronaut Bill Anders during his Apollo 8 mission around the moon. I was fortunate to meet and interview Bill Anders last month. Bill Anders is a true hero to me. He really loves aviation. I interviewed Bill for a...
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November 18, 2008
I need your help!
My team and I have just finished the editing on my new documentary "Chefs of Seattle."
I was wondering if you would be willing to watch this movie and give me your comments. Your comments will help me polish the film before it is sent...
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November 18, 2008
Happy Grandparents Day
From RJ McHatton
and
the Inventive Productions Team
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As Grandparent’s Day approaches (Sept 7th), I can’t stop thinking about my own grandparents. So I decided...
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November 18, 2008
What are the Questions ?
One of the most common questions I am always asked by people is:
"RJ, what specialized questions do you normally ask a person when you interview them for their custom video biography?"
Well, the list of questions I...
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November 18, 2008
Last month I offered to send my 124 Specialized questions that I ask a person during a professional video biography interview to anyone who asks--for free.
People have gone crazy over these 124 interview questions.
People from all over the country have emailed me to ask...
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November 15, 2008
I first met Grace back in 2001 when I worked at the Resort at Seaside, Oregon as the project director.
Grace had a fantastic southern accent that gave her a cool charm.
Recently Grace passed away, and the family asked me to create a video biography for the memorial service.
Kenneth...
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November 12, 2008
I met today with the team from the incredible Village Theater in Issaquah. It is a remarkable and impressive theater organization.
I was invited to the meeting by Gary Kneepkens who is the son of June and John Kneepkens. We made a video biography of June and John.
The first...
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November 12, 2008
One of our clients, John Kneepkens, recommended me to be a guest speaker at the Covenant Shores Retirement Community in Mercer Island, WA.
John said there were a lot of World War II and Korean War and Vietnam War veterans at Covenant Shores. The Chaplain gave me a call and asked if I would...
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November 10, 2008
Jeff Kirby, CEO of Puget Sound Security, asked us to create a short marketing video about his company.
You can learn more about Puget Sound Security by going to www.pugetsoundsecurity.com
You can see a short video by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
Jim Zorn was the first quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
Jim Zorn was the quarterback coach for the NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks.
Then Jim Zorn became the new head coach for the NFL Washington Redskins.
We have been working with Jim and his family to create a comprehensive video...
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November 10, 2008
We were asked to create a package of five videos for the 20th Anniversary of the DCI Engineers of Bellevue, WA.
We interviewed the founding partners, additional partners, employees, and clients.
You can learn more about DCI Engineers at www.dci-engineers.com
You can see a short movie...
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November 10, 2008
Here is a short video clip from Amy & Dion's First Dance at their wedding in Dana Point, CA.
It was a real fun experience.
You can see the first dance by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
Our friends at Concur (www.concur.com ) asked if we could create this short video message to their friend Russ Oliver who is stationed overseas in Iraq.
You can see this short video message to Russ by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
I was asked by Marc Hutchinson if we could make a short video that could be shown on Youtube and their website.
You can learn more about Bashey, Hutchinson & Walter CPAs by going to www.hutchcpa.com
Here is the short video. You can watch it by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
Ray Slaugh is a nice guy. He is well respected by everyone in his church and community. He is a veteran from World War II. As part of the Veterans History Project, I volunteered to interview Ray at his home.
Here is a short clip from our interview. You can see it by...
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November 10, 2008
We were asked by Richard Locke to make a video about how to import an Access database to a Dataweb application.
Here is the final result. You can see the video by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
We were surprised how popular our Explosion Basketball games on the Comcast Video on Demand channels.
We shot the games using three High Definition video cameras strategically located in the arena. Then our editors put together the game films into one super-charged high voltage, high...
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November 10, 2008
John and June Kneepkens Video Biography.
John and June have been married a long time. They are so happy together it is contagious.
We were asked to interview them both, then add home movies and photographs, to create a wonderful video biography in their own words.
You can see...
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November 10, 2008
Scott Livingston on the Importance of Video Biographies.
One day financial planner Scott Livingston stopped by our studios. We started talking about his family and then the topic turned to the idea of family video biographies.
Scott volunteered to sit down in front of a camera...
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November 10, 2008
It was another wonderful day. Sunshine on the waterfront, near Hood Canal.
It was the perfect day for a wedding, and we were fortunate to be there.
You can see a short video clip from this terrific wedding experience, by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
It was a day we had been dreaming and hoping for many years. Graduation Day 2008. Both of my children Jason and Crissy were graduating on the same day from the same school. It was a very moving experience for our entire family.
You can see a short video about this...
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November 10, 2008
In order to make our video better, we needed some live action shots of the Snoqualmie Falls, for our Woodman Lodge video.
So my daughter Crissy and I drove over to the Snoqualmie Falls and we went down the winding narrow steps to get our best shots.
You can see some of our Snoqualmie Falls...
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November 10, 2008
Bob and Jackie have been married a long time.
But they still hold hands and laugh at each other's jokes.
They are an inspiration to us all.
You can see a short sample from their video biography video by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
I really enjoyed my travels to Rochester, New York and Kalamazoo, Michigan to meet the Singhs.
I was asked to create a video biography of the Singh family for their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
The Singh taught me a lot about the importance of family, strong values, and dedication to...
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November 10, 2008
Tiffany Pollard is an awesome cook. She is also an awesome acupuncturist. And a superb teacher of how to cook great meals gluten-free. We were asked to video record several of her cooking classes and then put together a Gluten-Free DVD of her recipes and classes.
You can...
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November 10, 2008
Jan Warren - A Woman of Courage
Jan Warren is writing a memoir about her adventures and experiences during her dangerous travels to China to do the first white water rafting expedition from the high altitude start of the Yangtze River in China.
This video will give you the real...
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November 10, 2008
I first was introduced one day to Dr. Janet Brill through an email then a phone call.
Dr. Brill was interested in having our team take some of her current video footage from her seminars, television appearances, etc, and to put together a short film that could be used on Youtube or on...
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November 10, 2008
I am very proud to have met Tiffany and Sharif Robles, who own and operate a very cool martial arts center in Bellevue, Washington, known as the Koei Kan Karate.
We spent about four weekends with Tiffany and Sharif and their students. Our goal was to create a short video that captured...
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November 10, 2008
I really enjoyed meeting the entire Herner family.
I was asked to create a video biography that could be shown as a surprise at Gabe Herner's 70th Birthday Party.
This meant travelling all across the Northwest and even down to the Avila Beach, California to get the interviews.
Here you can...
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November 10, 2008
While creating a video for the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center, I was asked to interview some of the parents of kids who had met with live survivors of the Holocaust.
One day we had a visit to our green screen studio by Elizebeth Richards, a mother.
While...
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November 10, 2008
Frank Toohey was a very good man.
I could not believe the phone call. I was in a meeting and there were numerous voice mail and text messages from my wife. She finally texted me that Frank Toohey had been killed in a plane crash. I could not believe it. I just had seen...
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November 10, 2008
Paul Burton is a motivational speaker who specializes in helping attorneys and other professionals find more time in their day. He is an expert in using Outlook and other programs to there maximum.
You can learn about Paul at www.visionmechanix.com
Paul asked us to capture a couple...
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November 10, 2008
We finally finished the video for the exciting new steakhouse, the Woodman Lodge. This steakhouse is located in Snoqualmie, Washington in a building that once was the local lodge, where all kinds of people gathered.
You can see the video by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
John "Bud" Hawk stopped by the office one day.
I asked him if he would take a moment to give us a testimonial.
He said yes of course.
You can see and hear his testimonial by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
I was changed by my interview with Leo Hymas.
You can learn more about Leo by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
Jan Warren is a woman of courage.
She is scheduled to go to China to receive a special award from the Chinese government in recognition for her groundbreaking white water expedition back in 1982.
You can learn more about this China Expedition by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
It was a sunny day as I drove down the California Coast on my way to Dana Point. I was getting a little bit sunburn on my face and arms. Palm trees were everywhere.
I was there to capture the live seminar and a personal interview with the nationally recognized motivational...
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November 10, 2008
It was a beautiful warm sunny day in Cle Elum, Washington.
We were there capturing the most unique wedding I have ever seen. No tuxedos, no expensive wedding dresses. Just party, party, party.
You can see our final wedding video by CLICKING HERE.
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November 10, 2008
Barbie from The Pacific Institute called me one day. She asked if I could run down to the Westin in downtown Seattle to interview a few people for The Pacific Institute history documentary we are making.
I said absolutely. After going upstairs, I set up my equipment including some...
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November 10, 2008
During this recent election, I could not help getting emotional about some of the issues.
Here is a short film I made to express some of my feelings.
I am Glad: CLICK HERE
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November 10, 2008
We really enjoyed working with the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center.
In October they had scheduled their annual fundraising luncheon at the Westin in downtown Seattle. This year the event was a tribute to the Buchenwald concentration camp liberator, Leo...
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November 10, 2008
In September I was pleased to be able to fly to Detroit, Michigan and then drive north through Flint to Saginaw. I could see the DELPHI plant just off the freeway. The next morning I met the Delphi Plant 6 team. I was there on behalf of Cathy Crosslin and Excellent Cultures. ...
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November 10, 2008
November 2008
It has been a great experience working with the Entirenet team to create some educational labcasts for their client Microsoft.
To learn more about Entirenet, go to www.entirenet.net
We have been using our green screen studio to produce a clean, branding look. To see...
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November 10, 2008
Happy Veterans Day Akina
The photo above was discovered a few years ago in an old Army trunk in my late Grandmother's garage.
This is a picture of my Grandfather, Kep. ...
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November 10, 2008
Happy Halloween
The photo above was sent to me
by Greg Shaw from Magnolia, WA.
Greg is a local real estate broker who has
become known all over town as the "Pumpkin Man"
because every year he goes crazy for pumpkins.
He has pumpkins all over his house. ...
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November 10, 2008
Hello Friends
September has been a fantastic and interesting month for Inventive Productions and me, too. I have seen my two teenagers move out of the home, heading off to live their own lives, with college and adult life at their door.
I have seen the joy of...
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October 16, 2008
Wealth Manager magazine did a nice article about us.
You can read the article here:
WEALTH MANAGER MAGAZINE ARTICLE
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October 16, 2008
Marsha King from the Seattle Times wrote a great article about us in Sept 2006. The article was picked up by several newspapers from all across the country.
You can read the article by clicking below:
SEATTLE TIMES ARTICLE - SEPT 2006
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October 16, 2008
We are excited about working with Peter La Haye on his incredible new Woodman Lodge steakhouse in Snoqualmie. Peter has asked us to create a historical documentary, a Video Biography of a Building. I met with Peter this week. He gave me a tour of the insides of this...
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October 16, 2008
I had a great time interviewing Adrienne & Chuck Weidenbach here on vacation from Detroit Michigan. We are creating a custom video biography of their life together. They have been married nearly 53 years. Chuck sold insurance for over 40 years. Adrienne and Chuck...
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October 16, 2008
Here is a photo of Jimy White and Angus Robson.
I really enjoyed my time interviewing Angus Robson of Seattle for his Video biography. Angus told me stories about his childhood during the Blitz in London. He talked about the constant bombings and how it all was in the eyes of a child...
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October 16, 2008
I really enjoyed driving through a snow storm to Yakima to meet with the Daughters of American Revolution. They are a great organization with a strong understanding of the importance of preserving family history. The brunch began with beautiful music from some flutists. Then...
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October 16, 2008
We met with two great representatives from the new Lucky Strike Bowling Alley, or the "Bowling Lounge" as they say, that is coming to the Bellevue WA area. We agreed to help video their Grand Opening celebration and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce After Hours Party...
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October 16, 2008
We got up early today to travel to Gig Harbor, WA for the grand opening of the 500th company store for Jamba Juice. We captured the event in High Definition. We really enjoyed seeing the people in banana suits. When we drove up, there already was a line of people waiting to...
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October 16, 2008
On Christmas eve I received an email from Merl Smith about a special upcoming event. On January 26th the US Maritime Administration is inducting Captain Leonard LaRue into the Maritime Hall of Fame. Merl Smith thought it would be great if I attended and possibly showed a sample...
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October 16, 2008
Nathan Mumm is the owner of the Explosion Basketball team. I had a great time interviewing Nathan about his exciting team and his vision for the 2008 season. I was quite impressed with Nathan's love for the game and his dedication and committment to bring a Championship Title to...
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October 16, 2008
I really enjoyed doing a great interview with DUI attorney Fern Herbert for her upcoming website and possible television commercial. She is a very nice person, with a remarkable committment to helping people. I was very impressed with Fern.
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June 22, 2008
Weddings are one of those special times when families reunite and reconnect. We have a unique approach to wedding videos. Using a biographical documentary approach, we try to bring out the stories of all the people involved in this celebration.
Here is a sample from a recent...
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May 7, 2008
Happy Mother's Day and A Magnificent May to all my Friends and Family.
A good friend asked me to put together a Top 60 list of short video clips since our beginning,
and she asked if she could vote on her Favorite Video. Sort of like our own Academy Awards.
Here it is...
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March 7, 2008
Tyler Griffin, our managing editor and producer, is over in Kenya Africa this month on a mission to capture video footage of one of the orphanages there.
I just received this email from Tyler:
-----Original Message-----
From: Tyler Griffin
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 5:17...
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March 6, 2008
Check out this very heart warming new song dedicated to the Veterans.
CLICK HERE
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March 5, 2008
Here is a good article about Ethical Wills:
http://lobelinepr.com/biobinders/images/Bequesting.pdf
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December 27, 2007
I met with Bob O'Dell who is writing a new jingle song for us. He showed me the first draft. It brought a chill up my spine. He really is a great writer.
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December 21, 2007
It was very interesting to meet with Phil Bayley today. He gave us a list of over 20 personal referrals of people he really believes should get a video biography or custom video history for a company. He gave us all these referrals and he did not ask anything in return. I...
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December 3, 2007
Hello RJ
Greetings from RJ at Inventive Productions.
November has been a wonderful and great month.
Here are a few notable experiences from November 2007:
1. We made a lot of changes to our website, including a new Blog. Please...
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December 3, 2007
I really enjoyed my trip to Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
I drove up from Seattle to meet with Ted & Joan Eaton. Ted served in the British Royal Navy during WWII. It was a beautiful day. The Eatons surprised me with a fantastic lunch. Then Ted and I sat down and...
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November 27, 2007
I really enjoyed meeting Richard and hearing his story of his Military career in the US Airforce. Richard served as a Staff Sergeant in the 496 Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Germany in the 1950s.
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November 24, 2007
On Nov 20th, I spent the evening with Ed Buniatyan of Puget Sound Security. Ed is a very interesting guy. The plan was for me to tag along with Ed during his normal shift as a Security Guard on patrol for Puget Sound Security. We are creating a marketing video for PSS. I...
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November 24, 2007
I really enjoyed meeting and listening to the fantastic life story of Catherine Payne. She grew up during the war in Edinburgh Scotland and she told about how she fell in love and married an American in the US Air Force in the 50s. They moved to Kentucky and raised a nice...
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November 24, 2007
I really enjoyed meeting and listening to the great stories from Bob & Carol. Bob is from a long line of Italian-Americans. He told of his life growing up in the Sacramento area, where his family had a famous Italian restaurant. Bob talked about his career as a successful...
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November 24, 2007
Yesterday I had the priviledge to video the Biography interview with WWII veteran Douglas C. Moorhouse. Doug is a humble man who saw the tough battles in France in 1944. He told me his life story and I was mesmerized by the experience. Doug talked about how his life was saved...
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November 20, 2007
The Seattle Times ran a real nice article about us on the front page.
You can read the article here: SEATTLE TIMES ARTICLE
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November 13, 2007
This past weekend the Association of Personal Historians (APH) held their annual convention in Nashville.
I wish I could have been there.
The members of the APH are awesome people. Most are authors who help people write their memoirs. Many are starting to do video...
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November 11, 2007
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November 11, 2007
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !
Today is a great day to be nice to other people. It can be contagious.
You should consider getting a custom Video AUTO-Biography made of your parents or grandparents or other loved ones.
What better gift could you...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter— January 24, 2007
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
(Note: a copy of this newsletter...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter— January 2, 2007
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
(Note: a copy of this newsletter...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—December 12, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
(Note: a copy of this newsletter can also be...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—November 23, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—November 6, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
This newsletter is dedicated to my...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—October 18, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
This week’s newsletter is dedicated to my...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—September 23, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Next week we celebrate our First...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—September 4, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
The following newsletter is dedicated...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—August 16, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Great...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—August 6, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Great Quotations:
“Two...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—July 24, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Some Great Quotations:
“What lies...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—July 3, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Some Great Quotations:
"Not all horses were born equal. A...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—June 7, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Favorite Quotations:
1. “Go for it now. The future is...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—May 23, 2006
Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Favorite Quotations of the week:
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—May 15, 2006
After many years of sending daily quotations, motivational articles, and ideas to my friends, it has been strongly suggested that I condense them all into one email per week.
So here goes.
Mission: ...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter—May 6, 2006
After many years of sending daily quotations, motivational articles, and ideas to my friends, it has been strongly suggested that I condense them all into one email per week.
So here...
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November 11, 2007
RJ’s Weekly Newsletter—April 27, 2006
I hope you are having a great week.
Mission: To inspire myself and you to live a “grand, heroic, life.” (from a poem by Walt Whitman)
Six favorite Quotations of the week:
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November 9, 2007
Last night I worked until midnight going through several of our video files from our involvement with the Veterans History Project. It was great to see some of the incredible interviews with so many American heroes. I remembered the amazing story of Edwin Nixon who was shot down over...
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