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PLAYSTATION 2s + 1 NETWORK SWITCH + LINUX = 1 SUPERCOMPUTER.
An increasing trend in computing is the development of ever-faster
computers for the consumer market: Dan Reed of the National Center
for Supercomputer Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois
says, "If you look at the economics of game platforms and the
power of computing on toys, this is a long-term market trend and
computing trend. The economics are just amazing. This is going to
drive the next big wave in high-performance computing." The
NCSA has used the Linux operating system and a Hewlett-Packard network
switch to tie together 70 individual game machines into a single
supercomputing system capable of a half-trillion operations a second.
Total cost: about $50,000. Most difficult part of the project: "It
took a lot of time because you have to cut all of these things out
of the plastic packaging," said NCSA senior research scientist
Craig Steffen. (New York Times 26 May 2003) http://partners.nytimes.com/2003/05/26/technology/26XSUPE.html
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SONY
CROSSES OVER.
Sony is offering a "crossover" PlayStation 2 video game
console with a built-in DVD recorder and hard drive for storing
data. Called the PSX, it will go on sale in Japan this year (and
in the U.S. and Europe early next year). A Sony executive explained:
"We want an extreme product to represent a new platform out
of Sony." Industry analyst Richard Doherty of the Envisioneering
Group says the new PSX platform "will not pay off immediately.
But it's a very good direction. A lot of consumers in all geographies
of the world are tired of having two or three things attached to
their TV." (AP/ABC News 28 May 2003) http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Business/ap20030528_1294.html
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APPLE
IS THE NEW MTV.
Numair Faraz, who has started several online service companies,
says of thecurrent music scene: "Apple is the new MTV. It is
the new funnel for music.When things moved from radio to video,
MTV was the sole source of music. NowApple is going to control the
distribution and promotion of music. The entire ecosystem they are
using is theirs." (New York Times 29 May 2003) http://partners.nytimes.com/2003/05/29/arts/music/29POPL.html
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V-GAMES
HELP CULTIVATE HORSE SENSE, A COOL HEAD & A KEEN EYE.
Researchers at the University of Rochester have concluded that young
people who regularly play action video games with car chases and
gun battles develop better visual skills than those who do not.
The study did not address the question of whether video violence
affects personality or psychology, but instead focused strictly
on how a person's ability to process visual information developed
by playing the games. [We borrowed our title for this item from
"Trouble, Ya Got Trouble, Right Here in River City," a
song in "The Music Man" -- a show that can't be seen too
many times.] (San Jose Mercury News 28 May 2003) http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5961917.htm
Source:NewsScanDaily
THE
NEXT BIG THING IN SEARCH ENGINES.Search engines have been
undergoing incremental improvements for years, but they still look
and function pretty much the same as when they came out. However,
that could change soon, with a raft of new search products on the
horizon. Researchers at NEC have developed the Review Seer -- a
tool that enables consumers to automatically sift through product
reviews culled from newsgroup and Web site postings. Users could
personalize the Review Seer's results by specifying what features
and price ranges they're interested in. Ben Shneiderman, a professor
of computer science at the University of Maryland, says that most
people are better at communicating with their computers when they
can see data, rather than reading it. His TimeSearcher tool turns
search result data into a graphic representation, enabling users
to modify the graphed results by specifying a "date created,"
for example. Shneiderman's PhotoMesa and PhotoFinder are a browser
and a search tool geared toward finding digital images. Eventually,
search engines will be able to interact with cookies left on the
users' computers to "learn" from past searches what the
user most likely is looking for. The cookies could tell a search
engine to return only new information or only results targeted to
the user's location. (Wired.com 27 May 2003)
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,58971,00.html
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BROWSER
WAR ENDS IN TRUCE.
After years of mutual animosity and legal wrangling, Microsoft has
agreed topay AOL Time Warner $750 million in a settlement that lays
a foundation for further cooperation between the two companies.
As part of the agreement, AOLwill receive a seven-year royalty-free
license of Microsoft's InternetExplorer browser, as well as a long-term
nonexclusive license to useMicrosoft's Windows Media 9 software.
The companies will also work toward making AOL and MSN Messenger
interoperable, and will explore ways to boost the adoption and distribution
of digital media. Finally, Microsoft will distribute AOL CD-ROMs
to PC manufacturers along with Windows operating software and will
expand its support contract with AOL. The settlement is being described
by both companies as a win-win -- it enables AOL to reduce some
of its $23 billion debt burden and relieves Microsoft of one of
its nagging legal problems. "Microsoft has been very pragmatic
in putting its antitrust issues behind it," says one antitrust
attorney. "What will be interesting to see is if they settle
with Sun. That's a bit more of a grudge match." (CNet News.com
29 May 2003)
http://news.com.com/2100-1032-1011296.html?tag=nl Source:NewsScanDaily
TECHNOLOGY,
TRUTH, AND PRIVACY.Various ongoing scientific projects
are working to find replacements for the still-controversial polygraph
test as a way of deciding whether someone is lying or telling the
truth. One of those projects: a University of Pennsylvania biophysicist
is testing a headband that uses near-infrared light emitters and
detectors to monitor blood-flow changes in the brain. Another: a
psychologist is using MRI technology to scan the brains of volunteers
told to give false answers to questions they are asked. See www.nap.edu/books/0309084369/html
for a report by the National Academy of Sciences on lie detectors.
The new approaches are being met with the same kind of criticism
aimed at polygraph tests, plus a new twist. University of Maryland
physicist Robert Park, a long-time critic of polygraphs, says: "There's
only one thing worse than a lie detector that doesn't work, and
that's a lie detector that does work. It's the last invasion of
privacy that you can imagine, and it frightens me that we seem to
be almost able to do it." (AP/USA Today 23 May 2003) Source:NewsScanDaily
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2003-05-23-liar-liar_x.htm
TINY
DEVICES OFFER LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGE.
Portable storage drives continue to gain popularity among child
pornography collectors. The typical drive is as small as a cigarette
lighter yet holds128 megabytes of data and costs only $100 or less;
it device plugs directly into most PCs, and can store entire movies
or hundreds of digital photos. Sgt. Art Martinez of the San Mateo
County Sheriff's Department in California explains that the devices
offer a completely new challenge to law enforcement officers: "A
lot of officers will look at them and don't know what they are.
It's just another thing that we need to be looking for." (San
Jose Mercury News 29 May 2003) Source:NewsScanDaily
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5968311.htm
SPAM'S
CURE COULD BE WORSE THAN THE DISEASE.CNet columnist Declan
McCullagh worries that the proliferation of spam-blocking software
incorporating challenge-response technology could lead to the death
of e-mail. Challenge-response systems require the human sending
a message to perform a simple task such as clicking on a link or
typing a special password to get past the barrier. The problem is,
says McCullagh, that many challenge-response systems are poorly
designed, and could causes big headaches for administrators of legitimate
e-mail newsletters (such as NewsScan Daily) that go out to large
numbers of people. "Big corporations may be able to afford
to hire someone to sit in front of a computer and spend all day
proving they're not a spam bot, but nonprofit groups, individuals
and smaller companies probably can't," says McCullagh. Earthlink
has already announced its intentions to make a challenge-response
system available to subscribers by the end of May, and other ISPs
may follow suit -- a scenario that has veteran list operators concerned.
Dave Farber, a computer scientist at the University of Pennsylvania
who runs the "interesting people" list, says: "If
I start getting a flood of challenges from Earthlink IPers that
require my response I will most likely declare them spam and you
will stop receiving IP mail. I fully expect this to be the case
for almost all the legitimate mailing lists you are on and count
on." Meanwhile, editors at the popular Macintosh newsletter
TidBits, have told readers: "Be warned that we will not answer
any challenges generated in response to our mailing list postings.
Thus, if you're using a challenge-response system and not receiving
TidBits, you'll need to figure that out on your own." (CNet
News.com 27 May 2003) http://news.com.com/2010-1071_3-1009745.html?tag=fd_nc_1
Source:NewsScanDaily
MAKER
OF PHONY POP-UP ADS SETTLES LAWSUIT.
Bonzi Software is settling a lawsuit that accused it of tricking
computer users with deceptive Internet pop-up banners made to look
like error messages. The messages, which guided people into looking
at a Bonzi commercial, had phony warnings such as "Your computer
is currently broadcasting an Internet IP address. With this address,
someone can immediately begin attacking your computer." Bonzi
has agreed to place the word "advertisement" in their
advertising banners and discontinue using fake user interfaces.
(AP/USA Today 28 May 2003) http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-05-28-bonzi-suit_x.htm
Source:NewsScanDaily
CYBERSPACE
HELPS HOME SCHOOLING FLOURISH.Internet
high school? The nonprofit Christa McAuliffe Academy in Yakima,
Washington, has 15 certified teachers guiding 400 students. The
students typically take two courses at a time for 50 weeks a year.
Students work at their own pace, and each student is assigned a
teacher-mentor. Ian Blomgren, the academy's founder, says of his
former experience teaching in a traditional school: "I thought
there had to be a better way of teaching individual students. We
were doing a good job with the lower students and a good job with
gifted students, but the vast majority were just sliding through
the cracks." The only problem seems to be a social one. One
new graduate, who completed his studies by age 15 and is now entering
Millersville University, says: "I'm getting tired of being
home all the time. I'm looking forward to being in a classroom again
at Millersville." (AP/USA Today 30 May 2003) Source:NewsScanDaily
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2003-05-29-homeschool_x.ht
Network
Tools (From The Scout Report,
Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.)
MakingMusic
2 [QuickTime]
is an online musical instrument encyclopedia providing an image
of the instrument and a short sound clip as well. The encyclopedia
covers many instruments, including the accordion, banjos, bongos,
and the bassoon. Along with the image and the sound clip, a brief
description of each instrument is included, and in some cases additional
links are provided. Making Music is an ongoing Freeware project,
so interested users may elect to help out by submitting information
about instruments not previously covered in the encyclopedia. Making
Music 2.0 is compatible with all systems running Mac 0S 10.2 and
higher. [KMG]
Copernic
Agent Basic 6.1 is a powerful application that accesses
over 90 information sources to return up to 300 results per search
engine. This latest release of Copernic Agent includes country-based
search categories (for refined searches), improved advanced result
filtering features, and simplified installation process. Another
nice aspect of the application is that it is available in English,
French, German, or Spanish. For users seeking more information,
the Copernic Agent Web site features a section that answers questions
about installing the application, along with screen shots and information
about previous versions. Copernic Agent Basic 6.1 is compatible
with all systems running Windows 95 and higher. [KMG]
Other:
Computer
Knowledge Web (Cknow.com)
With the exponential growth of computer technology there has been
a veritable explosion of related terms, definitions, and acronyms
associated with the multitude of computer products, software, and
hardware. Fortunately for those persons looking for a guide to this
-- at times -- arcane argot, the Computer Knowledge Web site has
developed this handy database listing many of these acronyms, definitions,
and abbreviations. Clicking on any letter of their database from
A-Z will return a number of acronyms, complete with definitions,
and links to outside sites of note. The site also features links
to a file extension database and listing of top country domains
utilized by various nations around the world. Besides these basic
functions the site also has a listing emoticons, which are ways
of demonstrating an emotional state in plain text messages. Some
of the more interesting examples include: 7:) (to represent Ronald
Reagan) and P) (to represent a pirate). [KMG]
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OPPORTUNITIES:
Writing
Fellowship Program. The
Walt Disney Studios and ABC Entertainment offer Fellowships in the
feature and television areas. No previous experience is necessary;
however, writing samples are required. Fellows will each be provided
a salary of $50,000 for a one-year period tentatively scheduled
to begin in January 2004. Fellows chosen from outside of the Los
Angeles area will be provided with coach round trip airfare and
one month's accommodations.Eligibility: This Program is open to
all writers.
Contact:The Walt Disney Studios and ABC Entertainment
Writing Fellowship Program 500 South Buena Vista Street Burbank,
CA 91521-4389
Telephone: (818) 560-6894 E-mail: abc.abc.fellowships@abc.com
For more details and application materials you may visit their website
at: www.abcnewtalent.disney.com
Call
for Submissions: One
World Film Festival: World Inter-action Mondiale Youth Short Film
Competition 2003 Our festival mandate is to educate and share
information with the local community about global issues. We use
the mediums of film to share experiences and facilitate cooperation
between people working for social justice and equality, locally
and abroad. We hope to engage culturally diverse communities and
youth. The One World Film Festival invites submissions of films
and videos, in all genres, that examine the concept of 'social justice'
and bring light to often-darkened issues. These include international
poverty, globalization and resistance, policy consequences, health,
human/nature relations, development, consumerism, sustainability
in the production of essential goods, etc.
"One
Person Can Make A Difference" video competition.
College students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief
that each of us has the ability and opportunity to shape our world!
Whether acting alone or with others, one person can make a difference.
Using any style or format, express this theme in up to five minutes.
Entries must be submitted in NTSC format on standard, full-sized
VHS tape. Entries that run over five minutes cannot be considered.
The winning entries will be aired nationwide via the Christopher
Closeup television series. In addition, winners will receive the
following cash awards: First Prize - $3,000 Second Prize - $2,000
Third prize - $1,000 5 Honorable Mention Prizes of $100 each
EVENTS:
ArtsElectric
is a worldwide calendar and information center for new music, electronic
music and the media arts.You'll find hundreds of events listed,
as well as articles, interviews, and other writings.
JUNE
Animation
Explosion
will take place this coming Thursday and Friday, June 5 & 6
at 7 pm in rm 177 Lawrence Hall on the University of Oregon campus.
This event will showcase student projects from the Multimedia Design
program, including video, animation, and interactive work.
Advanced
Authorware Scripting 1 Class - June 11 - 13, 2003.
ODOT Human Resource Center, 2775 19th Street SE, Salem OR. Instructor:
Joe Ganci, Dazzle Technologies. Cost: $700 (prepayment by Visa or
Mastercard required) For additional course or registration information
contact: Bev Morgan, 503-378-8401; beverly.a.morgan@state.or.us
. Authorware Scripting 1 covers everything you need to get started
with variables, functions, lists, property lists, if-then-else statements,
and repeat loops. In addition, this class teaches how to make your
code more efficient and maintainable.
Digital
Storytelling Festival June
12-14 2003. Sedona, Arizona. The Digital Storytelling Association
will join with the Digital Storytelling Festival and the Yavapai
Community College, and Maricopa County Community Colleges, to host
the return of the annual gathering of Digital Storytellers produced
by Denise and Dana Atchley from 1995-99. As part of the event, the
DSA will hold its first US Chapter meeting. Learn more and register
on-line at: www.dstory.com
JULY
WebVisions
2003.
Friday July 18, 2003. 9am - 7pm Oregon Convention Center, Portland.
Explore the future with the Web's leading experts and visionaries
in design, user experience, eMarketing and content creation. This
year's lineup of speakers includes Kelly Goto, Jeff Faulkner, Mark
Newhouse, Dr. U.N. Umesh and others. WebVisions is the premier conference
for designers, developers, students and Web professionals. Be ready
to network, recharge your creativity and visualize the possibilities!
Christian
Game Developers Conference.
Cascade College. Portland, OR. July 25-27, 2003. Cost: TBA.
SIGGRAPH
2003 - 27 July - 31 July,
This is the 30th international conference of computer graphics and
interactive media. The conference will be held in San Diego, California.
It is also the world's largest exhibit of grapic software, computer
hardware, and interactive technologies. Given the conference is
on the west coast this summer individuals may want to make it a
part of a vacation trip.
AUGUST
Classic
Gaming Exposition. Jackie
Gaughan's Plaza Hotel. Las Vegas, Nev. August 9-10, 2003. Weekend
pass $35.00.
OCTOBER
International
Visual Literacy Association (IVLA) Conference, "Changing
Tides" is being held in "America's First Resort," Newport, RI on
October 1 through October 5, 2003.Prepare for an exciting agenda
along with all the historical and magnificent scenery of Newport,
Rhode Island, and surrounding New England.
NOVEMBER
First
International Digital Storytelling Conference, November
27-29, 2003, Cardiff, Wales. The British Broadcasting Corporation-Cymru-Wales
will host an international dialogue and presentations about ways
to build and sustain the Digital Storytelling movement. Co-sponsored
by the Center for Digital Storytelling and the DSA, the conference
will include the first International Meeting of the Association.
Representives from around the world will be expected to attend.
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JOB
BOARDS. Click and go directly to a listing of jobs - no need
for searching.
Animation
Job Board: Animation
World Network. This site provides continuiously updated listings
of international jobs in the field of animation. Check it out.
Film
and Television Job Board:
Film, TV, & Commercial Employment Network provides important
information and resources for individuals interested in pursuing
a career in the entertainment industry. It's for beginners as well
as seasoned professionals. Information and resources are provided
for many areas both behind and in front of the camera.
Entertainment
Careers. Net. Job Board. Entertainment jobs and internships
listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies,
Radio Stations, VFX, Animation,Broadcasting
EUGENE
Production/Marketing
National
sales and marketing company looking for an enthusiastic production
and marketing supervisor. Responsibilities include working with
production and graphics team to meet print and production schedules.
Must have strong customer service skills and the ability to create
strong vendor relationships. Skills must include Quark, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Microsoft Office along with the ability to work well
under pressure, organize and manage several projects at one time,
and possess strong managerial skills. Please send resume, including
salary requirement to BBD 2551480 The Register Guard, PO Box 10188,
Eugene, OR 97440Location: OR Date: 5/25/2003
Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Advertising.
Motosport Outlet a national leader in off-road motorcycle &
ATV accessories & apparel is seeking a take charge graphic/advertising
manager. This hands-on position will create magazine ads, lay-out
catalogs, assist with web design, & manage magazine & catalog
vendors. Extensive knowledge of Illustrator is required for this
hands-on position. We offer competitive salary excellent benefits
& generous employee discounts. Please contact Pamela at: 888-676-8853
ext. 10 or e-mail your resume to:
pam@motosport.com Location: OR Date: 6/1/2003
Research
Assistant. Multimedia health education organization seeks
well-organized individual to assist with development and evaluation
of programs targeting a racially and culturally diverse audience.
Prefer degree in health education or related field, computer skills,
database management and/or research experience, focus group or recruitment
experience. Minority applicants encouraged to apply. Send resume
to: Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc., 1839 Garden Ave., Eugene,
OR 97403 or fax to: 541-342-4270 or e-mail to: hr@orcasinc.com
. No phone calls, please. Date: 6/1/2003 Source: Register Guard
(Eugene)
Electronic
Pre-Press. Do
you know Quark Xpress like the back of your hand? If so, we may
want to chat with you. Right now we are looking for an experienced,
detail-oriented Mac guru (we also work on PC's) for our Electronic
Pre-Press Department. This fast-paced, deadline oriented, production
environment requires someone with at least 2 years of hands-on knowledge
of Pagemaker or Quark, Illustrator or Freehand and Photoshop. If
you have imposition and 4-color printing knowledge that's even better.
Do you possess a phenomenal work ethic? Well, bring it with you,
you'll need it here. Attention to detail and constant striving to
get the job out right the first time is status quo. Oh yeah, we
also have fun! If you have what it takes, let us know about you.
Send your resume and cover letter to: BBD 2551335 The Register Guard,
P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440
Location: OR Date: 5/25/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
TV
Sports and General Assignment Reporter. KVAL-TV, Eugene,
Oregon is searching for a creative, energetic sports/news reporter
who can also shoot, edit and handle back-up anchoring duties. Minimum
one year experience. Send resume and non-returnable VHS tape to:
EOE Job #N03-11 KVAL-TV P.O. Box 1313 Eugene, OR 97440 Location:
OR Date: 5/30/2003
Development
and Evaluation.
Multimedia health education organization seeks well-organized individual
to assist with development and evaluation of programs targeting
a racially and culturally diverse audience. Prefer degree in health
education or related field, computer skills, database management
and/or research experience, focus group or recruitment experience.
Minority applicants encouraged to apply. Send resume to: Oregon
Center for Applied Science, Inc., 1839 Garden Ave., Eugene, OR 97403
or fax to: 541-342-4270 or e-mail to: hr@orcasinc.com
. No phone calls, please. Location: OR Date: 5/30/2003Source:
Register Guard (Eugene)
Technical Publications Assistant
Duties of the Tech Pub Assistant are to: Oversee publication preparation
for distribution (able to lift 20-40 lbs)- publication stock and
inventory- vendor inserts- update schematics for insertion- various
tasks (writing and phone skills a plus), Computer skills, (data
entry)- PC office software, (word, excel, access)- Adobe applications
Tasks for assistant: experience a plus. This position requires a
high level of organization. Editorial skills are a plus, but not
essential. Country Coach offers competitive wages, excellent benefits
including health, life, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid
vacations and holidays. A physical exam and drug test is required
after an offer of employment is made. Apply in person at 135 E.1st
Ave., Junction City, Mon.-Thurs. 8am-5pm, and Fri. 8am-noon; or
email resume to dbedore@countrycoach.com
Check us out at www.countrycoach.com
COUNTRY COACH. Location: OR Date: 5/25/2003 Source: Register
Guard (Eugene)
PORTLAND
Web
Producer:
Via Training is looking for experienced producers to manage
the production of large, dynamic training websites.Responsibilities
Include: Manage interactive project workflow within large client
sites. Project manage teams of graphic designers, instructional
designers, writers and programmers.Serve as client contact under
an account manager and senior producers. Required Skills and Experience:2+
years project management experience. Experience with both marketing
and training content. Strong skills in team coordination and collaborative
problem solving. Organized, professional demeanor. Excellent people
skills, clear communication with both team members and clients.
Strong knowledge of interactive technologies and issues. Bachelor’s
Degree. Strong verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills – including MS Office and MS Project.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines under conditions characterized
by short lead times and changing priorities. Ability to work extended
and odd hours as needed to complete projects. Via Training is always
looking for talented, dedicated professionals to join our team in
creating the industry's most advanced web-based sales training programs.
Via Training is a sister company of ID, Inc., Portland's leading
corporate identity and branding firm. We offer competitive salaries,
excellent benefits, and a fun, creative, "employee positive"
work environment in Downtown Portland. In 2003, Via was voted as
one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.To apply for
a position, please sendl your resume to:Via Training, LLC Human
Resources 1620 SW Taylor, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97205 FAX: 503.276.1548
e-mail:jobs@viatraining.comjobs@viatraining.co
Graphic
Design.
Via is seeking an experienced graphic
designer to design interactive training sites and marketing collateral.Responsibilities
Include: Work as part of a team to conceptualize, finalize and produce
a variety of interactive and print components Participate in strategic
internal design meetings and client meetings Determine and ensure
project graphics are consistent with the clients’ existing
identity and company guidelines Implement the desired creative elements
and graphics in conjunction with developers, graphic designers and
instructional designers Act as creative lead on certain projects
as determined Required Skills and Experience: Minimum of three-five
years full-time experience in design and production of Web and print
projects Conceptual thinker, team player, excellent communication
skills with clients and coworkers Excellent skills in QuarkXPress,
Photoshop, Illustrator/Freehand, Fireworks and Flash Attention to
detail and strong work ethic Desire to excel in advancing technology
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under aggressive
deadlines Team skills, ability to direct a team of designers and
be able to take direction A strong background in web design with
a true understanding of graphic design principles and how they apply
to the web Strong understanding of UI standards and best practices
related to site navigation and usability Awareness of the design
limitations of the major web browsers and platforms. Via Training
is always looking for talented, dedicated professionals to join
our team in creating the industry's most advanced web-based sales
training programs. Via Training is a sister company of ID, Inc.,
Portland's leading corporate identity and branding firm. We offer
competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a fun, creative, "employee
positive" work environment in Downtown Portland. In 2003, Via
was voted as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.
To apply for a position, please send Via Training, LLC. Human Resources1620
SW Taylor, Suite 200Portland, OR 97205FAX: 503.276.1548 e-mail:jobs@viatraining.com
Administrative
Assistant
Successful contractor needs very experienced person to assist in
bid & presentation preparation. Requires construction background,
advanced computer skills in MS Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
& graphics capabilities. Send resume c/o The Oregonian, Dept.
8567-M, Portland, OR 97201-3499 Published in The Oregonian on 05/25
Graphic
Design Assistant
PART TIME Dynamic, high tech furniture mfgr (Anthro)looking for
a budding graphic designer and/or web designer. Produce graphic
designs and copy layout for on-line content and email broadcast.
You must be able to demonstrate competency, and basic HTML layout
and in Adobe, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. $10.00/Hr, 15-20/hrs
week. Tobacco & drug free environ. Pre placement drug screen.
See our website at www.anthro.com/joinasp.
Mail Resume and cover letter to: ANTHRO CORP RE: Graphic Design
Assist. 10450 SW Manhasset Drive Tualatin, OR 97062 Equal Opportunity
Employer Published in The Oregonian on 05/25
Marketing/Office
Coordinator. PT for comm'l photographer in Sherwood. Client
contact, digital graphic and web design, ofc organization, handling
slides, cold calls. Exp a plus. Fax resume & sal requirements:
503-625-2145 Published in The Oregonian on 05/31
Web
Designer.
Oregon Arts Commision Web Designer Portland State University Walk
of Heroines 1% for Art project seeks artist to design and implement
web site. See 'RFPs and other opportunities' at www.oregonartscommission.org/
public_art. Deadline: 6/6/03. Published in The Oregonian on
05/25
Graphic
Artist. Produce print materials and electronic media, including
full color magazine ads, monthly newsletters, flyers, product description
sheets, catalogs, trade show graphics, and packaging. Creative graphic
design and illustration skills required. Present art and research
materials to various committees. Must have excellent communication
skills, and exper. with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker.
Great career opportunity offering competitive comp. pkg. and benefits.
Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Department, PO Box
1200, Talent, OR 97540-1200, fax 541-535-1932 or email:
mtl@micro-trains.com Visit our web site at: www.micro-trains.com
Published in The Oregonian on 05/26
Graphic
Designer specializing in map/book/magazine design. Quark
Xpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Miva Merchant, FrontPage & web
design/administration. Starting @ $12/hour. Medical/ dental paid.
Located in Milwaukie. Send resume to: Design, PO Box 82112, Portland,
OR 97282
Published in The Oregonian on 05/27
Graphic
Design Assistant PART TIME Dynamic, high tech furniture
mfgr looking for a budding graphic designer and/or web designer.
Produce graphic designs and copy layout for on-line content and
email broadcast. You must be able to demonstrate competency, and
basic HTML layout and in Adobe, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
$10.00/Hr, 15-20/hrs week. Tobacco & drug free environ. Pre
placement drug screen. See our website at www.anthro.com/joinasp.
Mail Resume and cover letter to: ANTHRO CORP RE: Graphic Design
Assist. 10450 SW Manhasset Drive Tualatin, OR 97062 Equal Opportunity
Employer
Graphic Designer. Join a fast paced in-house team
working on print ads, sales material, packaging, displays &
brochures. Generate big-picture vision, identity & creative
concepts, and work hands-on in production. Quark, Freehand, Photoshop.
At least 5 yrs graphic design experience. Send resume & salary
req's to Graphic Designer, PO Box 2275, Vancouver, WA 98668-2275.
Published in The Oregonian on 05/25
Editor/Writer.
Our creative agency is looking for an editor/writer for an IT-industry
e-newsletter program. You would edit about 30 to 40 articles every
month (and write a couple yourself) and create stunningly effective
promotional copy that drives to all of this content. Proven ability
to transform complex jargon into compelling copy is a plus. And
a technical writing background or a good foundation in IT terminology
would be beneficial. (If you're afraid of words like blade server,
router, SAN, and nanotechnology, this isn't the job for you.)We're
looking for a leader who can manage a team of freelancers and think
strategically about content, promotions, and e-newsletters. And
we need an insanely detail-oriented person who can juggle multiple
projects and tight deadlines with glee. A great sense of humor is
a must. Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@curiositygroup.com
Web Site: http://curiositygroup.com/
Distance
Learning Instructional Designer
PSU Extended Studies Extended Studies at Portland State University
seeks candidates for the position of Distance Learning Instructional
Designer. Position Description: The Distance Learning Instructional
Designer reports to the Director of Distance Learning. The position
involves working with faculty, staff and others to design and develop
high quality credit and non-credit courses and other educational
programs for delivery through distance education media. This person
is part of a team that provides planning, design, and technical
facilitation services for distance education activities at Portland
State University. This position is renewable and based on a full-time,
fixed term, twelve-month appointment. Qualifications: Required:
Master's deg. in education or related field and experience in distance
learning course development. Preferred: Master's deg. or higher
in instructional technology or related field, two years of exper.
designing distance learning instructional materials in higher education;
demonstrated knowledge of and exper. with web-, live broadcasting-
and videobased educational technologies. Application Procedure:
Please forward a detailed letter of application; curriculum vitae
(resume); and names of three references with current phone numbers
and email addresses (references will not be contacted without the
candidate's permission). Please submit e-mail address in application
materials, as correspondence for this search will be conducted primarily
via e-mail. Please indicate if you do not have an e-mail address.
You also may provide supporting materials (such as course websites,
multimedia products, course materials, assessment instruments and
results, etc.) to help us evaluate your candidacy. Salary is competitive
and dependent upon qualifications and experience. Review of applications
will begin June 20, 2003, and continue until the position is filled.
For more information about PSU Extended Studies, visit the school
website at: http://extended.pdx.edu.
Send applications to Andie Karinen, Distance Learning Search Committee
Secretary, PSU Extended Studies, PO Box 1491, Portland, OR 97207-1491,
email: karinena@pdx.edu PSU
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping
with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications
from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Published
in The Oregonian on 06/01
Computer
Instructor.
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Part-time Instructors Teach
operating systems, spreadsheets, word processors, databases, graphics
and Internet classes. This excellent opportunity provides bonuses,
continual computer training, the latest software program knowledge,
and travel in the Oregon area. There are 2 openings available to
join our award-winning staff! We are looking for applicants with
prior teaching experience. Submit your resume with cover letter
by mail, e-mail or fax. 8285 SW Nimbus Ave., Ste. 112 Beaverton,
OR 97008 cmarion@nh-oregon.com
or fax to (503) 641-2966 New Horizons HR Dept./PT TR Position Published
in The Oregonian on 06/01
Graphics
Administrative Assistant needed
with ability to work at a high level with graphics and documentation
in MS Word. Proficient in Excel, Access, PowerPoint; also skilled
in client contact by phone, customer service and office procedures.
Must be energetic, enthusiastic & love to learn. Be highly organized,
team contributor, leader & follower, and not take things personally.
FT/PT in fast paced professional office working nationwide. Fax
resume and salary request to 503-245-7260.
Published in The Oregonian on 06/01
Customer
Service Graphics.
Are you outgoing, a self-starter, & enjoy working w/customers?
If that's you, join LAZERQUICK, a NW leader in business imaging
& graphic communications. Lake Oswego: Graphics whiz who has
exper in Pgmkr, Photoshop, Illust, Qrk, Word, pre-press & scanning.
Tigard/Salem/Keizer: PT and FT cust serv positions available! Will
Train. Flex Hours/Benefits/401K. Send resume to jobs@lazerquick.com
or FAX 503-682-1670 Equal Opportunity Employer Published in
The Oregonian on 06/01
Graphic
catalog designer
needed to develop Online (PDF) Catalogs as indepedent contractor.
Must have PC-based experience with Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, PDF.
More info at healthylegs.com
Published in The Oregonian on 06/01
Graphic
Artist.Vancouver
company has immediate opening for freelance Graphic Artist to work
from own studio. 3-5 years experience on screen at an in house art
department or agency. Must have accessibility by phone, fax, email
& have own transportation. Own equipment. Working with Marketing
& Sales for the production, development, & design of 1-4
color labels, flyers, & other literature. Hardware: Mac OSX.2,
CD burner, scanner. Additional PC a +. Software: Working knowledge
of applications: Photoshop 7.0, Illustrator10, Quark 4.11 or later;
MS Office X for Mac a +. Hours: 8-24 per week, up to 40; flexible
schedule a must. Key Skills Perform all aspects of efficient production:
Vector & Raster Art, typesetting, formatting, scanning, linked
graphics, tracking & kerning, knowledge of different file &
font formats. Can prepare files for print, make pdfs for proofs,
place & link art, know high & low rez formats. Working knowledge
of color separations, & basic knowledge of printing. Able to
match & integrate customer supplied art, photos, & illustrations
attractively with text. Good eye for topography & color. Resourceful
use of programs, matching fonts, clip art & improving supplied
art. Strong interpersonal communication & organizational skills.
Detail oriented, exceptional proof reading & spelling skills.
Hourly compensation based on skill level. See www.firstaidonly.com
- click on contact us for complete job description, resume &
sample project submission. Published in The Oregonian on 06-01
Communications
and Marketing Director.
The National Psoriasis Foundation is a lay, non profit organization
dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by
psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. We are seeking an experienced
and motivated Sr. Director of Communications and Marketing to help
us further our mission. Position responsibilities include developing
and implementing brand communications and marketing strategies,
supporting the communication needs of external/internal customers,
coordinating writing and editorial services for publications and
on-line communication. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree
in communication, marketing, PR or related field, 12+ yrs of direct
experience in both communications, marketing and PR, knowledge of
graphic design, ability to understand psoriasis treatment and quality
of life issues affecting constituents, excellent oral and written
communication skills, strong project mgmt skills, and proven successful
supervisory experience. Please forward a cover letter with your
salary requirements and your resume to Attn HR, National Psoriasis
Foundation, 6600 SW 92 Ave, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97223. Fax 503-245-0626.
Email hr@psoriasis.org Published
in The Oregonian on 06/01
Network
Administrator.
Volunteers of America of Oregon, a not-for-profit social services
organization with a 107-year history serving this community, has
a job opening: Computer Technician Looking for a qualified individual
to assist the MIS Coordinator in supporting agency staff by providing
quality services involving Network Administration, Data Security,
Asset Acquisition / Disposition, Web Design, Basic Computer Training,
and maintenance of existing MIS Resources. Experience Required:
2+ years of computer system troubleshooting and repair Bachelors
Degree Professional Certifications Preferred (A+, MCSE, ETC..) Strong
Interpersonal and Communication Skills Effective Presentation /
Training Skills Volunteers of America, Oregon is a great place to
work for appreciation and support. Email your resume to ITResume@voaor.org
or Mail to: Computer Technican Position c/o MIS Coordinator Volunteers
of America Oregon, Inc. 537 SE Alder Street Portland, OR 97214 Equal
Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 06/01
MarketingCoordinator.
PT for comm'l photographer in Sherwood. Client contact, digital
graphic and web design, ofc organization, handling slides, cold
calls. Exp a plus. Fax resume & sal requirements: 503-625-2145
Published in The Oregonian on 06/01
SEATTLE
Sakson
and Taylor. A Seattle based employment service that specializes
in technical communication. The organization fills positions in
animation, graphics, media, instructional design, writing and other
areas. This seems to be a central connection to media production
opportunities in the Seattle area.
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