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What's All This Then

Why should I care what this guy has to say?

The correct answer is that you shouldn’t. We’re all entitled to our opinions. Develop your own. I try to be sane and rational, but that may change with the level of caffeine intake. I’m just telling my stories in the hopes they may amuse and/or inform others. And... I Confess... I'm showing off my bitchen collection a bit.

Monday, August 31, 2015

Sway be Different

With all the recent hype and such regarding the re-release of Sticky Fingers, I'm a bit surprised that this single wasn't included in the boni section of the package.

Sway (B-Side of Wild Horses)

The version of Sway included here is different from the album track.  There are no strings (even though they're credited here) and the vocal is a different take.  Backing track appears to be the same, but Mick Taylor's leads are either different or mixed more up front..

Not many know of this little obscurity.  I wonder if Jo Ann Palmer knew.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Annoying Paul

So John Lennon could get away with being political, why not Paul McCartney?   In 1972, the same time Lennon was doing Sometime in New York City, Paul McCartney attempted to make a political statement about the struggles in Northern Ireland.   He released this single credited to his new 'band' Wings.

The BBC didn't take kindly to the record in defiance of UK politics.  It was promptly banned and sank on the charts.  The Americans didn't care too much for it either.

McCartney (or Wings as he was now known) followed up with a single they thought would be safe for the BBC.  Unfortunately, the McCartney pedigree was not enough to make the most annoying single in all of Beatledom a success.

Some purists may have issue with the allusion to the fact that Wings wasn't a real band.  This single supports my stance.  Any real band would have told their 'leader' there was no way this should be put out.  I doubt if the drummer ever said to Paul 'play your bass differently to fit with my fills better'

The only person who seems to have made out here is our little cover model. She shaved the lamb to make a fashionable wool cloak.  Then she traded the lamb meat for a bitchen ride.

So following all this, Wings comes back with one of their best singles.  Alas, this one was also banned on the BBC because of the perceived drug references.  Or maybe because there were lyrics like 'I want you to lie on the bed and get ready for my funny gong.'   Or maybe it was 'I'm gonna to it to you mama.  Gonna do your sweet banana.'   You never know.  'Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll' in a single is apparently more successful than nursery rhymes or political posturing.  It was a hit in the USA.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Columbia Records Manifesto

I enjoy company issued inner sleeves.  Not quite as much as custom ones, but more than blank generic ones.  Below is a late '60's company sleeve from Columbia records touting why records are your best entertainment.  Not sure what impending competition was.  Were 8-Tracks about to kill music like home taping.

For those who prefer larger text, here's what it says:

Here's How Records Give You More Of What You Want:

  • The Best For Less. Records give you top quality for less money than any other recorded form.
  • They Allow Selectivity Of Songs And Tracks. With records it's easy to pick out the songs you want to play, or to play again a particular song or side. All you have to do is lift the tone arm and place it where you want it. You can't do this as easily with anything but a phonograph record.
  • They're The Top Quality In Sound. Long-playing phonograph records look the same now as when they were introduced in 1948, but there's a world of difference. Countless refinements and developments have been made to perfect the long-playing records' technical excellence and insure the best in sound reproduction and quality available in recorded form.
  • They'll Give You Hours Of Continuous And Uninterrupted Listening Pleasure. Just stack them up on your automatic changer and relax.
  • They're Attractive, Informative And Easy To Store. Record albums are never out of place. Because of the aesthetic appeal of the jacket design, they're beautifully at home in any living room or library. They've also got important information on the backs--about artists, about the performances or about the program. And because they're flat not bulky, you can store hundreds in a minimum space and still see every title.
  • If It's In Recorded Form, You Know It'll Be Available On Records. Everything's on long-playing records these days...your favorite artists, shows, comedy, movie sound tracks, concerts, drama, documented history, educational material...you name it. This is not so with any other kind of recording.
  • They Make A Great Gift. Everybody you know loves music. And practically everyone owns a phonograph. Records are a gift that says a lot to the person you're giving them to. And they keep on remembering.

And Remember...It Always Happens First On Records.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Jethro Tull a Little Off Center

When records were mass produced in the '70's, quality control seemed to be a little lax.  I remember being in the habit of opening new records before driving home from the store to make sure there were no visual abnormalities with them.   I remember when I bought The Rolling Stones 'Some Girls' on day of release.  After searching for one that was 'good on the side'  (possibly a post on that topic later), I purchased one and opened it in the car before driving home.  Alas, it had a side 1 label on both sides.   Returned it.  Opened the next one in the store.  Same thing.  Got another.  Opened it in the store.  The glue holding the inner sleeve together was applied too liberally and seeped onto the record itself.  Back that one went.  Fourth time was the charm.  Got it home to discover a convex warp.  That was OK,  My turntable could handle it.

Below I present a copy of Jethro Tull's 'Thick as a Brick.'   I've had the original since I was in Junior High.  Needless to say, it's seen better days.  Found this one in the used bin.

As you can see, the label is a bit off center.  Congratulations, you have ten times more observational skills than the people working quality control at Warner Brothers.   You don't need a precision tool or a microscope to know something's wrong with this one.  Where the hell was Biggles?

Why would a fuss budget record guy like me buy such a thing from the used bin?  Well the copy I had from 1972 was a bit wornout.   Upon inspection of the grooves, this one looked pretty clean and was only 99 cents.   Whomever got this one first time around was too lazy to take it back and too scared to actually play it.  What I ended up with was a near mint condition record that I can't stand to watch play and I've got to be on guard at the end to make sure I get to the tonearm before the tonearm gets to the label.  Works for me.  This isn't one I play once a week or anything.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

A Short Time When Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page Were in the Yardbirds Together

'60's beat band The Yardbirds are best known for being the band where three stellar guitarists got their start.  Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page all served time.  Except for a few months where Beck and Page were in the band, none of their tenures overlapped.

During those few months, the band released one single and appeared in Antonioni's Blow Up.   The one single released during that period is a stunning sample of how heavy blues meshed with psychedelia.

Happening Ten Years Time Ago b/w The Nazz Are Blue  (Epic 1966)

I found this one at my local record emporium with a rare picture sleeve showing the Beck/Page line-up.  Left to right we have Jimmy Page, Chris Dreja (eventually the bass player), Jim McCarty (drums), Jeff Beck and Keith Relf (singer).

The B-Side features one of the few vocals by Jeff Beck.   I can see why he opted to get other singers in his subsequent bands.

Gradually this lineup dissolved.   Jeff Beck left after a few months and started up the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart and Ron Wood.  Evidently his ego didn't allow for contribution from others.  A personality trait that kept most of his subsequent bands short lived.  The Yardbirds carried on as a foursome for about a year,   Chris Dreja left to pursue a career in photography and graphic design.   Relf and McCarty left to form their own band Renaissance.  Relf later was killed Spinal Tap style by playing electric guitar in the bathtub.

Jimmy Page was left holding the bag with some gig commitments to fulfill in Scandanavia.  He ended up filling the obligations with Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham.  The departed band members got miffed that the current band played the gigs as The New Yardbirds.   Page ended up changing their name to Led Zeppelin.  Their first album features a band photo on the back by Chris Dreja.

Here's a fuzzy clip of the Beck/Page line up. For some reason, Keith Relf always reminded me of a cross between Brian Jones and Davey Jones.

Friday, August 14, 2015

When Your Food Comes Alive in Hawaii

I can think of few things that would be more frightening than your food coming alive, sporting faces and playing music.

Evidently someone thought it was a cute idea.  How would this reveal looks with a horror movie jump scare score?

There is a Mexican Restaurant in Los Angeles that advertises itself as 'Mexican Food With Attitude.'  Personally I prefer my food to lie there quietly in complete submission.  It's best to leave the attitude back at the chopping block.  Once you're on my plate, I expect no talk-back or resistance of any kind.  Definitely not a cutesy face staring back at me.   Who could eat that pinapple?

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

T Heads True Stories Singles

Talking Heads released the soundtrack to David Byrne's film 'True Stories' in 1986.   Originally the release was to be an actual soundtrack featuring the vocalists from the film.  The record company insisted that it be released with David Byrne vocals, so the vocal tracks were redone.  Some of the original tracks with other vocalists snuck out as B-Sides to the 45's from the album.

First Up

Wild Wild Life b/w People Like Us.

Vocal in the B-Side is by John Goodman.

Next we have

Love for Sale b/w Hey Now.

B-Side vocal by a local children's choir.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Jethro Tull Stands Up....

Jethro Tull's second album, Stand Up was released in 1969.  In addition to being one of their best records, it sports an unexpected surprise.

Open it up and the band 'stands up!'

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

The Clash - Spot the Difference

The Clash's second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope,' was their first release in the USA.   The US division of Columbia/CBS didn't think their first album was fit for domestic consumption.  The sound was raw, unprocessed, unproduced and immediate.     It only added to the impact of the music.  Subsequently, it became one of the top selling import albums.

Since the US executives knew what the kids today wanted, they hooked The Clash up with heavy metal producer Sandy Pearlman for their second release.   Initial reaction had those who loved their first album recoil a bit at its slick arena rock sound.

When it was initially released 1978, it was a bit hard to find.  I remember going into my local Music Plus (at one time fairly decent chain store in Southern California) on my lunch break to pick it up day of release.  I couldn't find it.  The clerk said they didn't carry 'obscure punk rock records.'   I replied that it was on Epic/Columbia and shouldn't be considered 'obscure.'  Since it had the punk stigma, it wasn't carried.  Music Plus soon changed their tune and began to carry local independent punk '45's.

So on to another store to complete the purchase.  I don't remember where.  Possibly Lovell's in Uptown Whittier, CA.

There are some cover variations as well.

The first pressing had block letters

It was soon replaced with a faux oriental font.

There are a few variations on the back as well.   The tracks on the back are listed out of sequence (how punk!).  The first press lists the title of the last song as 'That's No Way to Spend Your Youth'

The second pressing correctly names the last track as 'All the Young Punks (New Boots and Contracts).'  It also adds a credit for mastering.  I wonder if that's why there was a scramble for a cover redo.

I'm told there is a third version with a slightly different font that lists the tracks in the correct running order.

Around this time, I was in the habit of saving concert ads from the Los Angeles times in the related album.  This one is from the first time the Clash visited the USA.  One of the best shows I've ever witnessed.  In addition to Bo Diddley, local band The Dils also opened.

Bo Diddley was a very cool choice. Evidently the promoter didn't know who he was.  It looks like they thought it was a band as they describe him/them as 'special guest stars.'

 Punk was in danger of being pigeonholed with all the rules of conduct, instrumentation, appearance, volume and speed.  What set The Clash apart was their ability to expand on the genre.  Other bands sort of imploded as they couldn't take their music beyond the basic 1-2-3-4.   The Clash seemed to realize this early on.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

The Ventures - Expo 7-0

The Ventures, America's premier instrumental guitar band, was a big deal in Japan.  Probably because they didn't have to deal with the language barrier.  They toured there often.  An oft quoted statistic has them outselling The Beatles in Japan 5 to 1.

In 1970, Japan hosted Expo 70 in Osaka.   The Ventures supplied the official theme song.

I found this on EBay. This particular pressing came via Canada.

The B-Side is a take on Swan Lake.  I always thought the tune was from the original soundtrack of Lugosi's Dracula.  I know now that I'm mistaken.


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Wednesday, October 29

Applying for Work-at-Home Jobs

There's more to finding a work-at-home job than filling out an online form and hitting submit. Work-at-home jobs are highly in demand, so you need to do something to separate yourself from the crowd. A well written cover letter and resume can really help you get ahead.

E-mail: The first step you should take before applying for anything is to set up a separate e-mail account for work-at-home stuff only. I recommend gmail because it has a larger file capacity than most other free services, which can be helpful if companies want to send you training materials or tests - but any Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. will work just fine.

Cover Letter: Next, you want to create a cover letter. It does not need to be (in fact should not be) a long novel or restate all your qualifications. Keep it short and simple. The best thing to do is create a cover letter template and then tailor it for each job you're applying to.

A cover letter should do the following things:

  • Address the company by name. Tell them what position you're applying for with "XX Company." To add a little more, you could even tell them how you found out about the job.
  • Mention any specific skills that were listed in the job posting that you posess. If they were looking for someone who "has experience working with tight deadlines," then you need to tell them specifically that you "have experience working with tight deadlines."
  • Say a few words about your skills that are not necessarily job specific, but are necessary for working at home. I'll say more about this below.
  • Let them know that you actually want the job. This may sound obvious, but people are always mass-applying to lots of different positions, just hoping to get a hit on one. Let the employer know you're truly interested.
  • If possible, mention something you know about the company or its reputation. "XX Company has an excellent reputation and I'm excited to have the opportunity to join your team."
  • Save the cover letter as a plain text file. You can do this by choosing "Save As" in Microsoft Word and choosing "Plain Text" from the drop down box next to "Save As Type" at the bottom of the box. This allows you to easily cut and paste the letter into the online form boxes and it will look neat and uniform.

Resume: Your resume is the most important element of applying for a job. Often you won't need the cover letter, but you'll almost always need the resume. If you're just starting out and you have no work-at-home experience or at least none in the field you're applying for, then you want to play up your skills and abilities and play down your work history.

There are lots of resume writing services out there who will create a resume for a fee. If you truly feel lost creating one or you have just been looking for months and months with no luck, then this service might be useful for you. But I urge you to go it alone at first because you often don't need someone to create something for you, particularly when you're paying for it!

Here's what you want to put in a resume:

  • Make sure your contact information is included, particularly your e-mail address. You'll find that most work-at-home employers will contact you through e-mail.
  • Make a bulleted list of your skills. Highlight things that are important for work-at-home positions: ability to work well independently, efficient, self-motivated, coping with deadlines, prioritizing, adapting to new procedures, organized, etc. Also highlight skills that are specific to the job you're looking for. If you want to do transcription, for example, include your words per minute. You can take a free typing test here to determine this.
  • Make a bulleted list of your techinical skills. You're working at home, which usually means you're on your computer. Let the employer know what your abilities are: MS Office, applications like Pagemaker or Photoshop, certain databases, etc.
  • Next, include your employment history. Just do the two or three most recent or most relevant to the position for which you're applying. List the company, the dates, location and your primary duties. Again, try and tailor them to skills and duties relevant to the job for which you're applying.
  • Finally, add a piece on your education. Do the highest level only, whether it's college or high school. Add a couple of points about what you studied or what you learned.
  • Save this as a plain text file.

I recommend that when you're emailing your application, you copy and paste both your resume and cover letter right in the body of the e-mail. Include a line in your cover letter saying something like "I invite you to view my resume below." Often employers will not open e-mail attachments and it's to your advantage to give them the resume right there in their inbox. This is why saving them as plain text is key - especially your resume. All those bullets will really get jumbled up when copied and pasted into online forms or e-mails otherwise.

Make a list however you like to do it - writing on a piece of paper, Excel spreadsheet, etc. that details which companies you've applied to for which position and when. Also make a note of what they've said, "You'll hear from us within 2 weeks," "No e-mails, please," etc. so you know which course of action to take. That will also help you keep track of where you've already applied because you may be doing a lot of this!

I've said this many times already, but I truly believe the number one way to find a job working from home is by hanging out (virtually, of course) with those who are already working at home. That is why I always recommend checking out and starting in the Telecommuting Moms folder. Work Place Like Home is also a great forum. There are always new jobs being discussed on there. These are not simply job postings (although those are on there). These are other moms saying, "Hey, this company I work for is hiring," or "What do you know about this company?" and then those who know are chiming in with information.

As I've said before, I spent every night for a couple of months on those boards, just researching, getting ideas and learning from those who were doing what I wanted to do. It's way better than going it alone and doing Google searches for working at home.

If you're working at home now, please let us know what steps you took to get your job. I'm always interested to hear how other moms made things work for them!

Bridget said...

I love your blog and check it regularly.

I am currently doing phone work with West at Home. I really enjoy the flexibility of being able to choose my own schedule. I feel truly blessed to be able to work in my home office while my children are quietly playing in the next room or napping. No gas costs to factor in!

I did some mystery shopping over the summer, but quickly tired of all the fast food! LOL

Thanks for yesterday's post about Deed Collector. I applied right away!

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Games Like dPals

Here is a list of games that are similar to dPals.

Yoworld is a crazy and fun game on Facebook where you get to play, work, and chat with other players and you can invite your friends!  You can create your own avatar that looks however you want it too include fun clothes and even cooler hairstyles.  You can even adopt a pet!

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Our World

You can purchase eggs and lay them in a nest just outside your condo in your critter garden. You will be able to sell these critters when they hatch for a profit. Choose from hundreds of home decor to fix up your virtual new home here. You can send messages back and forth to your new friends during gameplay at your in game email box.

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WeeWorld has about everything that you want in a game.  You get to customize your avatar and you can live your life however you want here.  You can be a millionaire or you can live a humble life.  There are also plenty of mini games to keep you busy!

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This brightly colored Zwinky game offers you tons to keep you having fun.  When you create your zwinky or your character you can dress them however you like and can even give those fun ears!  Then you can chat, blog, and message other users and not have to worry about being in an unsafe environment.

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GleamVille is just for you if you love to take part in crazy online parties that will keep you coming back for more!  You can create an avatar and then start to take part in all of the fun games and parties that this game has to offer all while decorating your home!

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BoomBang is a creative and unique game that is brightly colored and gives off a very chill vibe.  In this game you get your own house to decorate on an island and you can even have your own island!  There are tons to do on your island as you play games, and chat with friends.

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After you have created your character and made a home for your character you will be able to do a number of different things. Here is some of the things you will be able to do: Watch videos and play hundreds of fun and interesting games, earn Beex and Wooz to buy things with, vote on the best unitz and Woozen.

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Habbo Hotel

Habbo Hotel lets you travel and experience the world from the comfort of your own home and room.  You get to meet people from all over the world and learn about their cultures and traditions as well as where they come from. If you want to travel this is a great game for you!

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Chit Chat City

Chit Chat City is a unique social game that is different than others because they let you draw your own avatar.  You not only draw your avatar but you also draw your clothes and accessories by using their 3D starter avatars.  You get to meet others and have a great time furnishing your home.

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Line play

Line Play

Line Play will keep you happy and entertained for hours on time and you will not even know how much time has passed when you play!  When you create your avatar you not only have the choices of boy and girl but you can also be a cute cuddly animal!

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For even more games like dPals, check out the Social Worlds category.

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Bonus Featured Games

Our World

Virtual world, full of gaming lounges where you can walk around making new friends, interacting and playing mini games.

Club Cooee

Explore, Chat, Dance - this virtual world is sooo much fun! Dress up your 3D Avatar. Create and decorate your 3D chat rooms. Play games. Join in!

Romance, relationships, chat and very interesting places to see! This will be your favorite virtual world, forever and always. Try and see.

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Londonderry CVC News for 2012-09-09

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  • Four Major Farms open Labor Day Huge selection of Local Fruit and Vegetables in Paradise! Directions Agrativities! #
  • Why sit in traffic? Stop in and Visit Londonderry! Farmstands open with HUGE variety of fruit and produce #
  • Hungry? Can't take I93 anymore? Visit Londonderry With 32 resturants, one exit off Route 3 and two exits off I93 #
  • ALERT, ALERT, Farm ALERT @macksapples tomorrow may be last day for U-pick Peaches, rain coming will end season. Get Out! #
  • RT @anniestuart11: These vermont apples just aren't the same, gotta get some @macksapples shipped asap #
  • RT @macksapples: Don't forget this is the last weekend for Ice Cream Closing this Sunday September 9th at 9pm "so why do they have to stop?" #
  • Where we start? 140 characters of Ltown Fun. Agrativities, Corn Maze U-pick Tomatoes, Apples and Corn Maze at Ellwood #
  • Art on the Common! Juried 10-4 Mixed media, sculpture, photography, print making. Theme Bare Essentials #
  • Huge Craft Fair homemade and handcrafted crafts, jewelry, photography, art, baked goods 9:30-4pm today #
  • It Just never ends, Life is Good! Except ice cream ends Sunday. Macks apples OUTSTANDING dirt crop (veggies) #
  • Londonderry Visitors Center open, chating w/ many from Eastern MA this morning. Coming for Farms & Fun #
  • RT @MackNH: #OnCommonArt 1st Place winners: Jess O'Brien – Eclectico; Tina Gagnon – Drawing; Harriet Winchester – Painting #NHart #
  • In North Londonderry Time for Breakfast! DIY Head to Merrills Pick up 1 Doz Eggs. #quality #farmfresh #eggs #
  • South Londonderry Time for Breakfast! Avandi's TJ's Janie's #
  • North Londonderry Church out! Breakfast time. Poor Boys Route 28 Roadhouse your favorite? #

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Londonderry Car Seat Check to be Held

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Did you know that over 90% of all car seat installations need correction? Do you know the safest way for your child to be restrained? Do you know the current, as well as the revision to the current child passenger law taking effect on January 1, 2014?

The Londonderry Child Passenger Safety Program will be hosting a car seat check up event to celebrate National Seat Check Saturday on Saturday September 21, 2013 from 12 noon to 3 PM at the Matthew Thornton School, 275 Mammoth Road in Londonderry.Certified technicians will be available to inspect your child’s car seat installation for proper installation. We will also have information available on the revised Booster Seat Law which takes effect on January 1st, 2014.

For more information on this event, please contact the program at: 603-432-1104 ext 4623 or via e-mail at: cps(at)

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Jacklynn has been a resident in Londonderry since the age of 5. She grew up in a quiet neighborhood and went through the great school system. She has fond memories of bike riding through town in the spring and summer, sledding in the winter, and apple and pumpkin picking in the fall. She now has children of her own and looks forward to raising them in the same town she enjoyed so much as a youth.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

VATICAN CITY, 30 APR 2008 (VIS) - The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Gallup, U.S.A. presented by Bishop Donald E. Pelotte S.S.S., in accordance with canon 401 para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law.
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VATICAN CITY, 30 APR 2008 (VIS) - Following today's general audience, Benedict XVI received participants in the sixth meeting of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organisation of Tehran, Iran. They have been meeting to study the theme of: "Faith and Reason in Christianity and Islam".

  The participants in the meeting, led by Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, and by Mahdi Mostafavi, president of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organisation, agreed upon the following points:

  "Faith and reason are both gifts of God to mankind.

  "Faith and reason do not contradict each other, but faith might in some cases be above reason, but never against it.

  "Faith and reason are intrinsically non-violent. Neither reason nor faith should be used for violence; unfortunately, both of them have been sometimes misused to perpetrate violence. In any case, these events cannot question either reason or faith.

  "Both sides agreed to further co-operate in order to promote genuine religiosity, in particular spirituality, to encourage respect for symbols considered to be sacred and to promote moral values.

  "Christians and Muslims should go beyond tolerance, accepting differences, while remaining aware of commonalties and thanking God for them. They are called to mutual respect, thereby condemning derision of religious beliefs.

  "Generalisation should be avoided when speaking of religions. Differences of confessions with Christianity and Islam, diversity of historical contexts are important factors to be considered.

  "Religious traditions cannot be judged on the basis of a single verse or a passage present in their respective holy Books. A holistic vision as well as an adequate hermeneutical method is necessary for a fair understanding of them".

VATICAN CITY, 30 APR 2008 (VIS) - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for May is: "That Christians may use literature, art and the mass media to greater advantage in order to favour a culture which defends and promotes the values of the human person".

  His mission intention is: "That the Virgin Mary, Star of evangelisation and Queen of the Apostles, may still guide today with maternal affection the missionaries, both men and women, throughout the world, just as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages of the Church".
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VATICAN CITY, 30 APR 2008 (VIS) - Given below is the calendar of liturgical celebrations due to be presided over by the Holy Father between the months of May and August.

 - Saturday 3: At 6 p.m. in the Roman basilica of St. Mary Major, recitation of the Rosary

 - Sunday 11: Pentecost Sunday. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Vatican Basilica.

 - Saturday 17 and Sunday 18: Pastoral visit to Savona and Genoa, Italy.

 - Thursday 22: Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Mass at 7 p.m. in the basilica of St. John Lateran, followed by a procession to the basilica of St. Mary Major for Eucharistic blessing.

 - Saturday 14 and Sunday 15: Pastoral visit to Santa Maria di Leuca and Brindisi, Italy.

 -Saturday 28: At 6 p.m. in the Roman basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls, First Vespers for the solemn opening of the Pauline Year

 - Sunday 29: Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles. Mass at 9.30 a.m. in the Vatican Basilica. Blessing and imposition of the pallium on metropolitan archbishops

 - Saturday 12 to Monday 21: Apostolic trip to Australia for World Youth Day in Sydney.

 - Friday 15: Solemnity of the Assumption, Mass at 8 a.m. in the parish church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castelgandolfo.
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VATICAN CITY, 30 APR 2008 (VIS) - Made public today was a Letter, written in Latin and dated 4 April, in which Benedict XVI appoints Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, as his special envoy to celebrations marking the eighth centenary of the translation of the relics of the Apostle Andrew to Amalfi, Italy. The event is due to be held on 8 May.

  The mission accompanying the cardinal will be made up of Msgr. Carlo Papa, vicar general of the archdiocese of Amalfi - Cava de' Tirreni, and Msgr. Riccardo Arpino, president of the cathedral chapter and chancellor of the Curia.

VATICAN CITY, 30 APR 2008 (VIS) - In today's general audience, which was held in St. Peter's Square, the Pope dedicated his remarks to his recent apostolic trip to the U.S.A. and the headquarters of the United Nations, from 15 to 21 April.

  After recalling how the motive for his U.S. visit was the bi-centenary of the elevation of the country's first diocese, Baltimore, to the status of metropolitan archdiocese, and the foundation of the sees of New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Louisville, the Holy Father affirmed that his aim had been "to announce to everyone the message that 'Christ is our Hope', the phrase which was the theme of my visit".

  During the meeting with President George Bush in the White House, said the Pope, "I had the opportunity to pay homage to that great country, which from its beginnings was built on the foundation of a harmonious union between religious, ethical and political principles, and which still constitutes a valid example of healthy laicism, where the religious dimension, in the diversity of its expressions, is not only tolerated but turned to advantage as the 'soul' of the nation and the fundamental guarantee of the rights and duties of human beings".

  The Holy Father then went on to explain that he had supported his "brother bishops in their difficult task of spreading the Gospel in a society marked by no small number of contradictions, which also threaten the coherence of Catholics and even of the clergy. I encouraged them to make their voices heard on the moral and social questions of the day, and to form the lay faithful so they become good 'leavening' in the civil community on the base of that fundamental cell which is the family. In this context, I exhorted them to re-present the Sacrament of Marriage as a gift and an indissoluble commitment between a man and a woman, the natural environment in which to welcome and educate children.

  "The Church and the family, as well as schools", the Pope added, "must co-operate in offering young people a solid moral education. ... Reflecting upon the painful question of sexual abuse of minors by ordained ministers, I told the bishops of my closeness, and encouraged them in the task of binding wounds and strengthening their relationships with their priests".

  During the Eucharistic celebration held in the Nationals Stadium in Washington, said Pope Benedict, "we evoked the Holy Spirit" upon the Church in America that she "may face current and future challenges with courage and hope". And when meeting with representatives of other religions "in what may be considered as the homeland of religious freedom, I recalled how such freedom must be defended with congruous efforts to avoid all forms of discrimination and prejudice. I also highlighted the great responsibility religious leaders have, both in teaching respect and non-violence and in upholding the deepest questions of the human conscience".

  On the subject of his visit to U.N. headquarters in New York, the Pope pointed out that "providence gave me the opportunity to confirm" - on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - "the importance of that Charter, recalling its universal foundation, in other words the dignity of the person who was created by God in His image and likeness in order to co-operate in ... His great plan of life and peace".

  In St. Patrick's Cathedral the Pope had celebrated Mass for priests and consecrated people. "I will never forget", he said, "with how much warmth they congratulated me for the third anniversary of my election to the See of Peter. It was a moving moment, in which I particularly felt the support of all the Church for my ministry. And I could say the same about my meeting with young people and seminarians".

  At Ground Zero "I lit a candle and prayed for all the victims of the terrible tragedy" of 11 September 2001, said the Pope. And he concluded his reminiscences of his U.S. visit with the Eucharistic celebration in New York's Yankee Stadium which he described as "a feast of faith and of brotherhood. ... To that Church which now faces the challenges of the present time, I had the joy of announcing "Christ our Hope', yesterday, today and forever".

  Prior to the audience, the Pope blessed a statue of St. John Leonardi (1541-1609), founder of the Clerks Regular of the Mother of God, which has been placed in a niche on the exterior wall of the Vatican Basilica. On 8 august 2006, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by virtue of the powers granted by Benedict XVI, proclaimed him patron saint of pharmacists.
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Located on the spectacular Papagayo Peninsula surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Costa Rican addition to the Bulgari Hotel portfolio will set the bar for the luxury hotel experience in the region. We worked closely with the Bulgari development, and consulting teams to ensure that the highest caliber guest experience can be creatively integrated into an attractive financial pro forma. Our masterplanning efforts for the relatively flat site sought to provide stunning views of the Culebra Bay, Pacific Ocean, and rugged Nicaraguan Coastline from all hotel and residential units while strategically minimizing cut/fill imbalances and creatively reducing initial infrastructure cost expectations for the project. VITA’s scope of work included the conceptual masterplanning of the residential component, hotel footprint, beach club, and circulation network for the 20-hetacre site. The project is ongoing.

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Ka’upulehu is an exclusive residential community that was conceived as a complement to Kukio. VITA was responsible for creating a vision for the community that was similar to Kukio, but incorporated subtle site contrasts to enhance this property’s unique and challenging environment. Our master planning services have included the design of the first two phases of the community which include the community entry design, Gatehouse facilities, a community Cultural/Interpretive Center and a spectacular Beach Club. We are providing construction administration services for the ongoing streetscape improvements and have designed one of the first high-end residences in the community that is currently under construction.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

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Check it and kook a tekkie

So apparently caves was doing its thing yesterday and I wasn't there. A bit bummed but I got my learners coming up on friday so at the moment I am focusing on getting past that thing.

The weekend is looking fruitfal so might be cruising the coast in search of some waves.

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Saturday, September 13, 2008

Sam Jack's Back, Are you gonna help Barack or what, MuFukka!!

Sam jack's back and his new item hella-hilarious.....
i don't know what side he's on when it comes to politics but damn he sets it straight!

Anyway, here's a snippet:

"I realize y’all got your faith shaken by that Kerry bullshit from four years ago. Truth is, nobody could’ve beaten Bush in 2004, so get the fuck over it, stand behind your got-damn candidate, and stop insisting he attack McCain and Palin with a broken beer bottle and a baseball bat."

"It's like this: “Ask not what your nominee can do for you; ask what you motherfuckers can do for your nominee.” That’s how you organize a got-damn community. Obama's filled out the paperwork and done the press tour. Now it's your got-damn turn to ante the fuck up on all that volunteerism you been promising the motherfucker since last year, and kneecap those fuckers."

"Or, if you don’t want to see the level of decency in politics dropped yet again, just start telling people the got-damn facts, and stop demanding your fucking candidate sink down to the level of the GOP. You want change, motherfuckers? Then do it your got-damn self, and thank Obama for giving you some fucking hope that change comes from you and not to you."

"Otherwise, push for a recall of the nomination and put Hillary and Bill back in charge. They'll be more than happy to dance around in the mud."

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My friend, so many people find it difficult to concentrate on the important moments, such as meetings or study.

When you include people who have trouble concentrating, try eating foods that are high in protein and contain specific nutrients can help you concentrate for longer periods of time. What are these foods? EHow and Divavillage, launch nutrients that can improve concentration and increase productivity.

6 Foods That Can Improve Concentration

1. Bread Wheat

People who eat breakfast can concentrate wheat bread, alert, and also has the ability to solve problems with more baik.Produk such as whole wheat cereals, wheat crackers or bread wheat is the main source of healthy carbohydrates and increase the concentration in the morning and afternoon.

2. Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes contain healthy carbohydrates without causing a sugar spike. This energy flow can help you concentrate or focus and maintain energy levels.

3. Spinach

Green vegetables are rich in antioxidants, minerals and iron. You can eat spinach by mixing it into an omelet or a sandwich in the morning and make it clear vegetable at lunch time or evening.

4. Eggs

The content of choline and other nutrients contained in the egg can improve brain function. Eating eggs regularly could also protect the brain from degenerative diseases.

5. Tuna and Salmon

Fatty fish is a source of omega-3 fatty acids and plays an important role in cognitive function. Eating foods high in omega-3 will keep you focused and protect the brain against degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

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B vitamins thiamin on red beans can reduce the symptoms of depression, mood disorders and also maintain excellent cognitive function. Add the kidney beans as a salad in the afternoon to load nutrients and fiber in a productive afternoon. You can also enjoy red beans for dinner to enhance brain work tomorrow.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Bishop Vasa Co-Authors Handbook on Family to Counter Confusion Over Church Teaching

Archbishop Aldo de Cillo Pagotto of Brazil and Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Kazakhstan co-authored ‘Preferential Option for the Family — 100 Questions and Answers Relating to the Synod’ with the Santa Rosa, Calif., shepherd.

Bishop Robert Vasa
– The Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa
ROME — A handbook of 100 questions and answers explaining the Church’s doctrine on marriage and the family has been launched with the aim of clearing up confusion ahead of the October Synod of Bishops on the Family.

The booklet’s authors — Archbishop Aldo de Cillo Pagotto of Paraíba, Brazil, Bishop Robert Vasa of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Bishop Athanasius Schneider, auxiliary of Astana, Kazakhstan — describe the publication as a “vademecum [handbook] on the family.”

Said Bishop Vasa, “There is nothing new or revolutionary in this book. We just simply felt that, in light of the upcoming synod on the family, it was time to reiterate those things the Church has clearly and consistently taught.”

“We want to call attention to the truth of certain doctrines, many of which were raised at last year’s Extraordinary Synod [of Bishops] on the Family,” philosophy professor Tommaso Scandroglio told the Register at a Tuesday launch of the booklet in Rome.

Scandroglio, who presented the booklet entitled “Preferential Option for the Family — 100 Questions and Answers Relating to the Synod,” said it was “important to show the pastoral solutions we can apply as principles in our day.”

The authors write that they wish to address relevant fundamental issues on marriage and the family.
“The pastoral needs of the moment also require us to be entirely clear on crucial and delicate points debated in the latest synod, whose interpretation was partially distorted by some theological schools with overwhelming support from the mass media,” the bishops write in the introduction.

“It, therefore, seems appropriate to reiterate some fundamental doctrinal truths and pastoral requirements essential to the problem of the family, whose real situation is quite different from the one they would have us believe.”

Countering the ‘Anti-Family Offensive’

They add that the publication is designed “primarily” to serve as a guide not only for “bishops, priests, religious, catechists” and individual lay faithful in positions of responsibility and leadership, but also any laity concerned about attacks on the family who are “wishing to counter the reckless and powerful anti-family offensive of the mass media.”

The booklet, available in several languages, is divided into 13 chapters, with simple questions and answers. It begins by explaining the synod of bishops and its authority and preparation for the upcoming synod. It then goes on to answer questions on the Church’s relationship with the family, the sexual revolution, moral teaching and pastoral practice.

It discusses personal conscience and the magisterium, the nature and purpose of marriage, declarations of nullity, divorce and separation and Communion for the divorced and civilly remarried. It also covers homosexuality and same-sex unions, applications of mercy to the family situation and the role of supernatural grace in the commitment of family chastity.

The answers to each of the questions “continually recall doctrine of the Catholic Church on these matters,” Scandroglio said.

One chapter is given to analyzing some key words used at the last synod — what it calls “talismanic words” — that carried “strong emotional content” and therefore were perceived as “entirely flexible and changeable.”

Words such as “hurt persons,” “mercy,” “welcome,” “tenderness” and “deepening” have an “elasticity,” the authors write, that make them “susceptible to being used for propaganda purposes and abused for ideological ends.”

When these words are used, they continue, it can “push the faithful to replace a moral judgment with a sentimental one or a substantial judgment with a formal one, coming to regard as good, or at least tolerable, what at first was considered bad.” The booklet then goes to explain in more detail what this means for each of the words mentioned.

Cardinal Medina

In his preface, Cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship, underlines that most objective observers would agree that the family finds itself in a “real and profound crisis.”

“Facing this reality, it would not be a wise attitude to ignore or minimize this crisis,” he writes, adding that the Church must “evaluate its scope and magnitude and strive to find ways to overcome it.”

“This is the goal pursued, with realism and hope, by this booklet,” he says, and he later stresses that what is most important when facing the crisis of the family is conversion of heart, something that presupposes a “radical purification of thought.”

The Tradition, Faith and Property (TFP) movement is backing the publication of the booklet, which is being sent to all of the world’s bishops.

Those involved in the booklet project, including spokesman Scandroglio, are also promoting the “Filial Appeal” on the future of the family — a petition to the Holy Father calling for more clarity on the Church’s teaching in this area. The petition has gained more than 250,000 signatures, including those of four cardinals, 23 bishops and archbishops, academics and public figures, and will be presented to Pope Francis before the October synod.

Speaking at the launch of the booklet, John Smeaton, chief executive of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, said it is a “wonderful publication” that addresses the “confusion of ordinary Catholics, formed in the faith but overwhelmed by the cultural whims of the sexual revolution.”
“It provides us with a language with which to speak to young people about marriage, faithfulness, chastity and salvation,” he said. “It gives us a sense of the power of God, of his grace, which brings true human happiness.” By contrast, he added, the sexual revolution has been orchestrated by powerful lobbies “in order to destroy families and destroy happiness.”

Edward Pentin is the Register’s Rome correspondent.

Copies of the ‘Preferential Option for the Family’ booklet can be obtained by emailing or calling +39 366-9971856.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Pope tells parents: "Don’t let ‘so-called experts’ usurp the education of your children."

Parents are the primary educators of their children and the Holy Father is taking this time, before his visit to the United States in September for the Synod on the Family, to remind all parents of this fact.

It would follow that in their children's spiritual education parents voices need to be heard and "the Sacraments should not be held hostage" from children of parents who feel their children are prepared and need the Grace of these Sacraments.

 God Bless Pope Francis for reminding everyone of their priorities.

ROME, May 20, 2015 ( -- Parents have “self-exiled from the education of their children” and must take back their role as their children’s educators from the “so-called experts,” says Pope Francis.

At his May 20 weekly general audience, the Holy Father spoke out strongly against “intellectual critics” who have “have silenced parents in many ways, to protect the young generation from the damage – real or imagined – of family education,” according to Zenit.

“Yet the relationship between family and school ought to be harmonious,” said the pope. “Our children need sure guidance in the process of growing in responsibility for themselves and others. Christian communities are called to support the educational mission of families.”

Pope Francis said that “experts” have usurped the “role of parents even in the most intimate aspects of education. … On the emotional life, personality and development, rights and duties, the ‘experts’ know everything: objectives, motivations, techniques.”

And “the family has stood accused, among other things, of authoritarianism, cronyism, of conformism, of affective repression that generates conflicts.”

This has created a crisis of trust between the family and society, with parents backing away from educating their children, the Holy Father said. “Parents spend less time with their children, and schools are often more influential than families in shaping the thinking and values of the young.”
Parents “tend to entrust ever more to the ‘experts,’ even for the most delicate and personal aspects in [their children’s] lives,” the Holy Father said, according to Catholic World News. “And this is very serious!”
Thus “deprived of their role,” parents “become over-burdened and possessive of their children, never even correcting them.”

When he said a bad word to his teacher as a schoolboy, Pope Francis related, both his teacher and his mother corrected him. “Today, on the contrary, if a teacher does something like that, the next day either one or both parents will reproach the teacher because the experts say that children should not be corrected in that way.”

“It is evident that this approach is not good,” he said. “It is not harmonious, it is not dialogical, and rather than favoring the collaboration between families and other educational agents, it opposes them to one another.”

The pope also acknowledged the difficulties facing separated couples, but urged them not to criticize each other in front of their children, to “never, never, never take the children hostage.”

Pope Francis described “good family education” as “the backbone of humanism,” according to Zenit. “Its influence is the social resource that allows you to make up for the drawbacks, the wounds, the gaps of parenthood that affect less fortunate children. This influence can do real miracles. And in the Church these miracles happen every day.”

“May the Lord grant to Christian families the faith, the liberty, and the courage necessary for their mission!” the pope said in closing. “It is time for fathers and mothers to return from their exile, because they have self-exiled from the education of their children, and to fully reassume their educational role.”

 Baptism, Confirmation and then Holy Communion.  The correct order.
Six-year-old grandson changed his mind about being Confirmed.  Bishop Vasa agrees with having parents in charge of their children's souls.

His eight -year old brother was confirmed by Bishop Vasa and had his first Holy Communion the next year.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

House Passes Pro-Life Bill Banning Late-Term Abortions After 20 Weeks - BUT....why politics are a must.

The House of Representatives today approved a that bans abortions from after 20-weeks of pregnancy up to the day of birth.
The vote for the bill broke down on mostly partisan lines with Republicans supporting the ban on late-term abortions and Democrats opposing it.
Should the Senate approve the bill, President Barack Obama has issued a veto threat.
VOCAL's same old song.  We have NO Oregon Catholic voice at the State Capitol.  There is some actual information, from a very reliable source that the man who is supposed to represent Catholics disses the Church to others.  This makes him impotent when even speaking up for Catholics.  The words are hollow, it is embarrassing and scandalous when we are expected give our "time, talents and treasure" when much of it goes down the drain and isn't used to our strength.  What are we supposed to do?  There are things we are called to do, and it might be the time very soon to put these into action.
We have allowed too many opportunities for Oregon speak up for life slip through our fingers.  Not the only "pro-life" priority 'capitol punishment' and letting this belief stand and not be corrected. There must be collusion at the Pastoral Center for this to be allowed.  Amazing.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Archdiocese of Portland Job Opportunities - Apply or Pray.

Fellow Oregon Catholics.  There are so many positions that Archbishop Sample wants to fill so that there's a real Catholic identity in Oregon.  It is sad that Roger Martin is still considered our lobbyist and this position alone brings a Catholic identity to Oregon more than all the other job listings.  This is because we are called to be faithful and not always successful in a state that very much dislikes Catholics.  May we soon get a lobbyist that actually loves the Church and puts their heart and mind into standing up for Catholics at the Capitol.

Pastoral Center Job Opportunities.  Listed on the Archdpdx website as of 5/12/15.

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

The Most Reverend Liam Cary Bishop of Baker on Religious Freedom - Portland, May 12, 2015

The J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Portland Oregon Chapter is Pleased to Host

The Most Reverend Liam Cary
Bishop of Baker
Religious Freedom
Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Noon - 1:30pm
Multnomah Athletic Club
(1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97205 | Free Parking)

Dear JRCLS-PDX Chapter Members and Friends:

The Most Reverend Liam Cary was named the bishop of Baker by Pope Benedict XVI on March 8, 2012. Bishop Cary will address the current threats to religious freedom and freedom of conscience in the United States.

In the spirit of religious freedom, we are inviting our friends from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities. Please feel free to share this invitation with your friends and colleagues. Seating is limited and filling up fast, so RSVP now.

Warm regards,

Shawn Lindsay
Chapter Chair

Chapter Board: Roger K. Harris (Immediate Past Chair); Paul Barton (Treasurer/Secretary); Jeff Bradford; D. Gary Christensen; Danielle Hunsaker; Sara A. Kearsley; Daniel J. Nichols; Tom Pixton; Skyler M. Tanner.

J. Reuben Clark Law Society Mission Statement: "We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law." For more information, click here

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Archdiocese of Portland Still :Looking for: SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Archbishop Sample really cares about our Catholic Schools and the Catholic identity of each student.  It's been lacking in the past and if you know of anyone please let them know about this position.  The "Earth Charter"  (Read the Charter) has been around this Archdiocese of years.  Look it up and see what the Archbishop has to deal with.  There seems to have been little oversight regarding this scandal.  Please pray for a Godly man or woman to fill this deep void.

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Job Details
Job ID: 1513262 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: May 4, 2015
Job Description
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon is searching for a Superintendent of Schools who is a collaborative and inspirational leader.  The Superintendent will carry out the Archbishop’s vision to grow and sustain our Catholic schools by communicating and supporting the value of Catholic identity and excellent academics within our schools.  The superintendent supervises the Department of Catholic Schools’ staff and directors in facilitating school and student success from Pre-K through high school.

The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the Department of Catholic Schools which supports schools by leading a variety of organizational actions including faith formation, Catholic Identity, accreditation, curriculum, assessment and fostering school enrollment growth and sustainability.  The Superintendent acts as a key communicator for the Archdiocese and represents the Archbishop in matters related to K-12 schools. Oversees policies and procedures to ensure the proper operation of the Archdiocesan elementary and secondary schools including processes to employ and supervise school administrators.
The Superintendent of Schools models a strong Catholic faith life and promotes Catholic Identity and faith formation within the Archdiocesan schools. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of education and school administration, planning, organization and personnel, along with knowledge of church organizational and operations procedures and federal, state and local laws is required.

Master’s degree in Education/Administration or other academic area and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in school administrative leadership with previous experience as a diocesan administrator; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions.

Specific experience in a complex, nonprofit, multi-unit organization with service orientation.
Practicing Catholic required.
Valid driver’s license.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Position encounters a wide diversity of work situations and involves a high degree of complexity, as incumbent is responsible for advising and decision-making in many areas.  Work is performed mostly in an office setting.  Employee is required to attend evening meetings, travel extensively, work long hours and do extensive close work.  Employee is on-call in case of emergency.
For consideration, please email your letter of interest, resume and a recommendation letter from a priest, deacon, or member of a religious order to pdxpersonnel@archdpdx.orgwith Superintendent of Schools in the subject line.  Open until filled.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Category:
Administrator > Superintendent

Contact Information
Dina Boyle
2838 E. Burnside
Portland, Oregon 97214
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One Sleeve Dress Cocktail Party

June 25, 2015Posted by vanitain Fashion Ideas

For those of you who will attend a cocktail party, it is better for you look at a couple of best one sleeve dress cocktail party so that you will be the center of the night. At this article, you will find a couple of beautiful and elegant one sleeve dress cocktail party that will probably become your inspiration or maybe a couple of great options that you have to consider before you go to cocktail party.

Grace Corey One Sleeve Dress Cocktail

This Corey one sleeve dress cocktail by grace features one-shoulder silhouette and a sheer mesh sleeve in order to get cool asymmetry. Besides that, you can also find ruching that will accent the bodice of the dress.

After the launch of their denim company which was called FRAME in the year of 2012, the famous designers Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede were influenced to create a brand which has been focused on Grace which offers a couple of dresses that can be worn by woman at night. The name has been taken from the elusive quality itself. Grace began with just the word and an impression of the woman who want to wear an elegant dress at night. It has a lot of timeless collection of gowns which set simple, shape and luxurious materials which are completed with a cool and downtown aesthetic which inspired by the evening atmosphere.

Rachel Zoe One Sleeve Dress

This one sleeve dress cocktail by Rachel Zoe has asymmetrical folds which is located at the sheath skirt. This sleeve dress also features hidden side zip.

Rachel Zoe is well known for its luxury. They have an iconic style which is effortless, glamorous and vintage-inspired. Rachel Zoe is one of the biggest names in this industry. She is popularizing the vintage look which is influenced with 60s and 70s fashion. She has knowledge of couture and she has a desire to create unexpected red carpet moments which made her the elite stylist for the Hollywood mega stars. She was launched the Rachel Zoe Collection in the year of 2011 when she creates a collection of accessible yet elegant looks.

Zues & Dione Chalki One Sleeve Silk Mini Dress

The striped silk of Zeus and Dione is believed to be one of the best in world. This striped silk in crafted by hand and this one sleeve dress cocktail is loosely cut and feels weightless. This dress is perfect for those of you who want to stay cool in warmer seasons.

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