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Bids/Classifieds/A&E Archaeologists Search for Birthplace of Humanity in Sci-Fi Flick Dateline: Scotland, 2089. While spelunking along the shores of the Isle of Skye, archaeologists Char- lie Holloway (Logan Marshall- Green) and Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) discover an ancient painting etched into the ceiling of an abandoned cave. The uncanny researchers immediately discern that the primitive picture is an invitation from aliens to visit a ‘Prometheus’ K AM ’ S C APSULES Very Good IIII Rated R for intense vio- lence and brief profanity. Running time: 123 min- utes Distributor: 20th Century Fox Movie Reviews by Kam Williams moon located in a remote constel- lation that might very well have been the birthplace of humanity. Fast-forward a few years and we find the curious couple already en route to LV-233 on a daring expedition to find proof that peo- ple were created not by God but genetically engineered by sentient beings from another galaxy. It is unclear how unearthing such evi- dence will affect the faith of Dr. Shaw, a devout Christian who always wears a cross that was a gift from her late father (Patrick Shaw). As the spaceship Prometheus approaches its destination, Cap- tain Janek (Idris Elba) and his crew of sixteen are roused from a ‘Prometheus’ cryogenic state of hibernation by a doting, concrete blond android named David (Michael Fassben- der). Upon landing, however, command of the operation is assumed by Meredith Vickers (Charlize Theron), a coldhearted, corporate executive employed by Weyland Corporation whose late CEO (Guy Pearce) underwrote the trillion-dollar mission. The trip is just a job to the jaded Vickers who is skeptical about what she refers to as “the scrib- bling of dirty little savages in caves.” In fact, she orders the dis- embarking explorers to refrain from making any direct contact with aliens. Of course, contact with alien life forms is precisely the point of “Prometheus,” a high body-count horror flick directed by three-time Oscar-nominee Ridley Scott (for “Gladiator,” “Black Hawk Down” and “Thelma & Louise”). At this juncture, the picture proceeds to divide its time between raising probing philosophical questions about the intersection of science, religion and ethics, and gratuitous graphic depictions of body inva- sion, mutation, and gruesome vivi- section. Although initially conceived as a prequel to “Alien” (1979), also directed by Scott, the movie was ultimately released as a stand alone adventure. Regardless, this riveting, visually-captivating and thought-provoking sci-fi is well- enough executed to recommend for avid sci-fi fans, even if the heavy-handed, faith-based sym- bolism (“Where’s my cross?” and “After all this, you still believe!”) gets to be a bit much. A thinly-veiled intro to the “Alien” franchise revising that classic’s tagline to suggest: In space, no one can hear you scream, except perhaps God. BUILDING FOR LEASE ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill a full- time, 40 hours per week Community Clinics Manager to provide management and supervision of the on-site and in-house community clinics staff, ongoing reports of income, expenses and patient visits, use of community clinic resources to the Dean of Clinical Operations and assurance that services are provided to patients, stu- dents and faculty in the community clinics. Full job description and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 6/29/12 EOE National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this part-time, 20 hours per week Admissions Counselor to be responsible for carrying out recruitment and admis- sions activities as instructed by the Director of Admis- sions and serve as the primary contact point for prospective students throughout the admission process, which includes: student recruitment, evaluation of stu- dent applicants, and develop and cultivate relationships with key colleges to align pre-requisites and pave the way for future articulation agreements and partnerships. Full job description and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 6/29/12 EOE 6-13-12 6-13-12 REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS METRO COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT WEB PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RFP 13-2126 The Communications Department of Metro, a metropoli- tan service district organized under the laws of the State of Oregon and the Metro Charter, located at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, is hereby requesting sealed proposals for web professional servic- es. Sealed proposals are due no later than close of business on July 18, 2012, in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Sharon Stiffler, Procurement Analyst, RFP 13-2126. A voluntary pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 20, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 600 N.E. Grand Avenue, Room 270, Portland, OR 97232-2736. Metro intends to award contracts to multiple firms, con- sultants and/or specialists within each of the following service categories: development, design, and front end development, strategy and planning, systems services and training. Proposals can be viewed and downloaded at Metro’s website http://www.oregonmetro.gov, click on “Doing Business With”, then “Requests for Bids and Proposal”. Metro may accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, or waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights if such action is deemed in the public interest. Metro extends equal opportunity to all persons and specifically encourages minority, women-owned and emerging small businesses to access and participate in this and all Metro projects, programs and services. Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against any person(s), employee or applicant for employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical handicap, political affil- iation or martial status. Metro fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more infor- mation, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.oregonmetro.gov. 6-13-12 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 6-6-12 Please Recycle Your Newspaper COMMUNITY CLINICS MANAGER 2400 Sq Ft Office Space Five Rooms, Two Large Conference Rooms Off Street Parking for 5 Vehicles Available March 2013 Double Net Lease 2337 N. Williams Portland, Oregon 97227 503-285-5555 ext 501 United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) seeks a Director-Marketing and Communications to manage all aspects of the organization’s marketing and communica- tions programs. Key activities include creating and imple- menting organizational communications and planning/executing effective PR and strategic communi- cations initiatives and projects that build the United Way brand. Serve as the organization’s lead media contact, handling both short- and long-term PR activities. The ideal candidate will be an experienced communicator with a solid background in journalism, public relations, marketing, and/or communications, and experienced with online marketing, social networking, and website maintenance. UWCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender iden- tity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affilia- tion, mental or physical disability, or medical condition. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. We are pleased to provide such assis- tance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Further, applicants from communities of color are eagerly encouraged to join a UWCW team that is authentically and intentionally committed to diversity and cultural competency. Hiring Range: $58,000 to $65,000, DOE. Please submit cover letter and resume to employ- ment@unitedway-pdx.org. Reference Job #7000. Posi- tion open until filled. For a full description, go to www.unitedway-pdx.org. 6-13-12 June 13, 2012 The Seattle Skanner Page 3
