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
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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.
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DIRECTOR OF
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
6-6-12
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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.
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