We Are Catholic.

I put together the following little video as a 'promo' for a young Catholic group I am helping out with. Some folks thought I should post it, so here it is.
Hope it speaks to you.

Please feel free to share it and link it on your blog.

I didn't advertise my blog address on the actual video because I wanted it to be used as something stand-alone.

This project has produced joy in my heart and hope in my soul. 

Maybe it will do the same for some of you.


P.S.:
I am trying to figure out a way to make it availble, per some requests, for use at youth groups, catechism, and in other situations where the YouTube version might not work. I will keep you all updated. I can't sell it or "charge" for its production since I don't own the rights to the photos or music. So I am trying to figure out a legal "Fair Use" way to get it into the hands that want to use it for educational and evangelization purposes.




Special inspirational h/t to: Mindy, Marc, Rebecca, Terry, Dan, Larry, and Father Acervo. 

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About to Go on the Radio - Listen Live Online

For those interested in the Catholic Hospitals, ERDs, and 'Material Cooperation' discussion I am about to go on Holy Family Radio to discuss those issues with Lisa Graas.

We will be on at 5:30p EDT (1:30 AKT).

You can listen live at:

WLCR AM - LISTEN LIVE LINK

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Radio Appearance to talk about Providence Hospital Situation

Wanted to let my reading faithful know that I will be going onto Holy Family Radio, in Louisville, Kentucky tomorrow to discuss the Providence Catholic Hospital situation and how it relates to ERDs, 'Mediate Cooperation', and Catholic identity. I have been asked by the ever gracious Ms. Lisa Graas to come on with her, and discuss these topics because of a proposed merger between a Catholic Hospital and a secular one that is being debated there in Louisville. Since there is the opportunity to prevent another Catholic hospital from succumbing to the 'Culture of Death', as Pope John Paul II aptly named it, this seems like a good outlet to have such a discussion.

The Archbishop of Louisville is the Most Reverend Joseph Kurtz, and so the hope is to have a discussion that outlines the ideas behind ERDs and explains the scandal that occurs when those directives are not followed, and hopefully the good Archbishop will be able to listen to that discussion. On top of that, Archbishop Kurtz is the Vice President of the USCCB, so there is some hope that his decision and leadership on the issue will be a model and template for other Bishops to follow.

The nice part is that this radio station streams its broadcast live, so anyone can listen wherever the internet is found. So hopefully there will be some here in Alaska that can listen in.

The Details are as follows:

• Who: Lisa Graas and Myself


• What: Discussing Providence & Mercy hospitals, ERDs, 'Mediate Cooperation', and Catholic identity 


• Where: WLCR AM 1040 - Louisville, Kentucky & The Internet (Live Stream)


• When: Tomorrow - Thursday, August 11 at approximately 5:30 - 6:00 pm ET (1:30 - 2:00pm Alaska Time)


• Why: To explain the issues surrounding Providence and other Hospitals that ignore their ERDs


• How: LISTEN ONLINE: Go to WLCR and click on the LISTEN LIVE Link 

Try and listen in, as what we discuss will be pertinent not only to Louisville and Anchorage listeners, but to Catholics nationwide.

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The Southeast Alaska Catholic Online - Diocese of Juneau, Alaska

The Southeast Alaska Catholic Online, or SeAC Online as they refer to themselves, is shaping up to be a find publication. It is refreshing to see some of the articles they are publishing. For example, two recent samplings are:

Divorce and Communion

&

Songs Mixed with Gregorian Chant

It is nice to see Catholic publications taking an interest in Liturgical and Canonical issues. Catholic diocesan publications need to realize, as do the SEAC Online and Catholic, that there is a great Catechetical opportunity with Catholic papers. The SEAC Online has upped the ante with their recent articles on Catholics and Divorce and Gregorian Chant. I would almost consider those topics taboo or third-rail when it comes to the Catholic world, so I am pleasantly surprised!

I look forward to more orthodox and enlightening articles to come! Congrats Bishop Burns!

Won't you take a minute and email the Bishop and thank him for his commitment to orthodox Catholic teachings?

The Most Reverend Bishop Edward Burns 

(Click on link above for email)

Also, I notice that Bishop Burns started a blog but hasn't kept it up much. In your email you might include a nice little word or two of encouragement in updating it more often. We need to hear from our priests, especially the Bishops!

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Pope Benedict & Archbishop Dolan on the Today Show

This Thursday the Pope and Archbishop Dolan will be featured on the Today show, with Matt Lauer reporting from the Vatican. Here is more from <blech> the HuffPost:

In its first visit to the papal state since the death of Pope John Paul II, NBC’s "Today" show will broadcast live from Vatican City on Thursday in an hour-long show that will include behind-the-scenes footage of Pope Benedict XVI and a wide-ranging interview with New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan.

The show, which is being taped Wednesday and Thursday at the Vatican, comes on the heels of the the first meeting of a new Vatican council to promote the church in the face of rising secularism in the West.

A "Today" show producer said the archbishop, who is also the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will discuss topics including the church’s sexual abuse scandals, the decline in church attendance in Europe, changes in church demographics in the United States, his journey to priesthood and his time as a Roman Catholic university professor in Rome in the 1990s.

How come I just found out that this was going to happen this week? Was it just announced? Not only that but I found out via the HuffPost.

Seriously... Catholic Blogosphere you dropped the ball on this one. Oh wait. Hehe, I guess that's me!

This is a cool thing. Say what you will about Lauer or the Today show, as long as it isn't a hit piece this helps Catholicism and the Holy Father. What is odd though is that it is this THURSDAY, Ascension Thursday, in Rome. I guess moving feast days around in the U.S. has some advantages, as the report says that they have been trying to do this for a while and this is the first opening in the Archbishops schedule. I can't find a whole lot of mention of this event except on Archbishop Dolan's blog.

I will update further once I can get some more time and information. Until then we will have to deal with the HuffPo article.

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Hybrid Cloud Services for Industry-Specific Applications

More IT managers will turn to cloud services to accelerate their responsiveness to business needs. Quicker IT deployments, end-user self-service, and reduced start-up costs equate to faster time-to-market for many organizations. Others will want to take advantage of the ability to pivot more quickly and adapt to market changes.

Beyond the desire for better, faster and cheaper processes, cloud services will enable entirely new business models and associated revenue streams. Acceptance will advance as cloud architectures prove out the opportunities for real business innovation and new functionality.

There is no single journey to cloud adoption, but rather a wide variety of entrance ramps and paths. On the demand side, organizations have different starting points and different objectives. Fortunately, public cloud computing services can unleash an exciting mix of new technologies, architectures, and organizational approaches.

Let’s consider the needs of the evolving media sector. Innovation in business processes already struggle to keep pace with the rapid advancements in technology. While cloud computing promises to unlock new levels of automation, it could also create new opportunities for value-added systems integration and business process transformation.

Media Company Hybrid Cloud Use-Case Scenario

• The media distribution landscape is rapidly changing from silos of video distribution (within pay-TV, broadcast, retail) to multi-channel or digital distribution.
• Content creators perceive several dangers in digital media: piracy, loss of control or direct relationships, and disintermediation.
• Content creators also see an opportunity in real-time media consumption data integrated across distribution channels and devices.

Role for Cloud Technologies

• A cloud-based content registry that manages content access rights across users, content creators, distributors, and devices offers several benefits.
• For end-consumers, the registry enables convenience, personalization, and community (with access to content on multiple devices, and new social experiences).
• Content creators and other providers of the registry can take advantage of new business models based on real-time data, personalization, and user targeting.
• The registry could drive incremental media purchases and greater consumption with protected content assets, enhanced discovery, and more powerful recommendation engines.

Application Considerations

• A content registry requires significant coordination within the media industry (e.g., agreement on common methods for managing digital rights and common limits to each consumption model with rules for content use).
• The rights of both the content creators and the end-consumers must be protected in terms of how their respective data is accessed, protected, and used.

For this scenario to succeed, a wide range of players must work in concert to deliver on the promise of hybrid cloud services. Substantial opportunities for innovation and value creation exist at all levels of the stack, from data center and virtualization design to foundational systems to end-user applications to business processes.

Catholic Media Promotions Day

Today is Catholic Media Promotions Day. What is that you ask?

1. On March 15, everyone with a blog, podcast, or Facebook page should list their favorite 3 blogs, 3 podcasts, 3 other media, 3 random Catholic things online, and their own projects.
2. Then post the link to the list here on March 15th. Additionally, to help get the word out, press are asked to write articles and press releases for this day.
3. Lastly, on March 15th, go to iTunes and leave at least 3 positive written reviews for various Catholic podcasts and 3 positive written reviews for Catholic mobile applications.

So I decided I might as well join the crowd and do this. So here we go:

Favorite Blogs:

I am not going to post any of the "BIG" blogs because I am assuming you go there, so I am going to post my favorite "gems" that I can hopefully get some new readers to:

CatholicDadsOnline.org

Abbey Roads

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

The Devout Life

Gun Lovin Alaskan Catholic Club

Amentior

 Musings of a Pertinacious Papist

 The Badger Catholic

Other Catholic Media

CatholicVote

Kitchen Stewardship

Real Catholic TV

There is a lot of other things I could have listed but I am not feeling very creative today. I think I need to eat. 

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Monday morning quarterbacking

Since it is hard for me to get long posts out I figured I would solicit comments from you all regarding any items of note from your experience watching the Super Bowl.

I personally want to discuss the Chrysler commercial (as a "Detroiter") and a few others, but will wait until I can post from my laptop (this post is coming from my phone).

Until then I have some questions to inspire comment discussion. Was the Super Bowl family friendly viewing? Does the event still have its appeal if you don't have a "dog in the fight"? Who saw Bill O'Reilly's interview with President Obama? How do you handle watching the game with kids considering the messages that are sent in some of the commercials and commentary?

Leave your comments below and hopefully I can get to a longer post about my thoughts soon.

Polo Ralph Lauren Director for Women's Line (NYC)

Job Title:DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS, WOMEN'S
Company:Polo Ralph Lauren
Location:New York, NY
Contact: Employer prefers applications through website.

Job Description: Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than40 years, Polo's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. Purpose and Scope: Oversee all media activities for Women's brands, including Collection, Black Label, Blue Label, Accessories, Watches, RLX, Rugby and any additional brand launches.Responsibilities: Responsible for media relations and contacts within the menswear media. Manage seasonal fashion shows and presentations and seasonal media collateral. Interdepartmental communications with Sales, Marketing, Design and licensees. Work closely with international offices. Maintain senior media contacts in editorials, TV, regional and online relationships. Oversee monthly editorial reports and competitive analysis report. Create seasonal strategic brand plans. Manage Women's Public Relations budget. Attend key industry events. Job Requirements: Minimum of6 years experience inWomen's public relations or media. Knowledge ofWomenswear business. Strong media contacts and relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Polo Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.

Posted by Kris Iringan

DuPont Public Affairs Manager (Delaware)

DuPont is a global Fortune 100 company, operating in 70 countries today. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.

DuPont offers an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.

At DuPont, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join DuPont and discover The miracles of science™.

DuPont is currently looking for a Public Affairs Program Manager for our Downtown Wilmington office building. The Public Affairs Program Manager provides strategic and tactical public affairs and issues management leadership required to maintain consent to operate at critical DuPont facilities

A Public Affairs programs manager in DuPont provides strategic advisory counsel to businesses/functions on external and internal communication strategies, issues and decisions affecting the company's reputation. Interfaces directly with business and/or function leadership in representing and making recommendations relative to area(s) of competency. Leads the development of integrated communication strategies. Serves as company spokesperson with media for specific issues and actions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to apply knowledge of media relations principles, protocols, policies and practices in interactions with news media both in proactive and reactive manners.
• Ability to apply journalistic principles and Associated Press-style in writing news releases, position papers, standby statements, talking points, speeches and other communication materials.
• Understanding of the role of different media channels - including New Media -- in promoting DuPont reputation, products and services, specifically the role of media relations and public relations.
• Ability to apply issues and crisis management theory, principles, policies and practices in order to develop and execute strategies that address issues and crises in a timely and thorough manner.
• Ability to use the information technology tools available to DuPont Public Affairs.

Position requires:

• Advanced experience (10+ years) of demonstrated Tier 1 media relations (including business and financial media), issues management and employee communications skills.
• Strong Associated Press-style writing and editing skills.
• Cutting-edge strategist with strong ability to execute tactically.
• Demonstrated online strategy capability, including experience with New Media.
• Established media and opinion leader relationships and applied insight/knowledge of key stakeholders beneficial to company.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively secure media placements in Tier 1 media, with a focus on business and financial media.
• Understands how media and government function.
• Demonstrated experience as communications counselor to senior leaders; ability to influence those not under direct control.
• Demonstrated ability to work matrix.
• Broad thinker incorporating multiple levels and quick study on content, public issues, perceptions.
• High capacity and flexibility to manage multiple opportunities/issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work outside of formal line-reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and networking ability.
• Ability to be accountable, collaborative and transparent in daily work.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high-degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A Certified Public Accountant, with a minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting with strong academic performance
• Advanced experience (10+ years) of demonstrated strong Tier 1 media relations, issues management and employee communications skills.
• Established media and opinion leader relationships (i.e. government) and applied insight/knowledge of key stakeholders beneficial to company.
• Understands how media and government function. Cutting-edge strategist with strong ability to execute tactically
• Strong Associated Press-style writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior leaders; ability to influence those not under direct control.
• Demonstrated ability to work matrix. Broad thinker incorporating multiple levels and quick study on content, public issues, perceptions.
• High capacity and flexibility to manage multiple opportunities/issues simultaneously. Ability to work outside of formal line-reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and networking ability. Demonstrated ability to work with a high-degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Job

Public Affairs Program Manager

Primary Location

North America-USA-Delaware-WILMINGTON OFFICE BLDGS [DPNT](1150)

Organization

DUPONT CO(2350)

Schedule

Full-time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time

Posted by Kris Iringan

Express Media Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)

Media Specialist
Posting Date :	11/30/09
Requisition Number :	1759780
Location :	OH, Columbus

Express is sexy, original style in a fun, high-energy environment. Express is young and independent, but with a three decade history of success. And with more than 20,000 associates, more than 580 stores, and more than $1.8 billion in annual sales, Express is one of the ten largest specialty brands in the country. And we’re growing bigger and better every season.

The Non-Traditional Media buyer is responsible for the strategy and execution of all integrated media campaigns to drive traffic and sales to Express and Express.com. This position will determine the optimal seasonal media campaigns including banner advertising, re-marketing, mobile marketing, PPC, Mobile advertising, value-ads, and some traditional media. In addition, this position will negotiate all fees and placements, manage the creative process, develop reporting, optimize programs through testing, and communicate performance.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies including budgeting, forecasting, innovation ideation, 360 brand integration, and excellent execution
  
• Manage the media strategies, calendars, content development, strategic overviews to the creative group, and coordinate efforts of copy and design to ensure business objectives.

• Source and maintain profitable media relationships with online publishers
• Negotiate pricing and purchase inventory on a CPA, CPM, CPC and CPL basis
• Prospect for new media placements that expand our network distribution capabilities and partners that can utilize and benefit from our offerings
• Monitor competitive activity and spending to optimize and ensure a category leadership position.
• Meet /exceed traffic and sales goals based on key performance metrics across multiple marketing channels
• Continually monitor all key conversion metrics in order to analyze effectiveness and adjust as needed to meet goals
• Work with website analytic platforms , including Omniture, to create reporting and share key insights with cross-functional teams
• Work with the User Experience team to develop and implement new features and innovation across all touch points
• Effectively manage best-in-class agency partners and external vendors
• Continuously deliver programs on time and on budget


Work Experience and Education
• College degree required. MBA a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant media buying experience, with 2 years focus on non-traditional media buying, in related field
• Experience with high volume, consumer facing websites with meaningful annual revenue
• Proven ability to analyze, organize and integrate large amounts information into clear concise presentations and plans
• Demonstrated success in negotiating optimal placements and rates
• Demonstrated success in delivering efficient traffic and revenue to the bottom line
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and increase professional knowledge of the latest trends, practices, programs, and applications evolving in media.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• General working knowledge of basic web technologies is preferred, but not required (HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, ATG, web platforms, Flash, etc.)

An equal opportunity employer, Express, LLC does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. Express, LLC only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.


posted by Michelle Fong

Restoration Hardware - Pre-Press/Retoucher (corte madera)

RESTORATION HARDWARE is a tri-channel retailer with more than 100 stores, catalog and website. We're building dominant and compelling assortments in hardware, bath, lighting, textiles and furniture.

Provides all production processes for all images, including scanning, retouching of RGB and CMYK images. Supports DAM with naming conventions, folder structure and metadata as required. Provides image retouch and optimizing for internet images. Maintains strategic partnership with Production Artists, Color Analysts, Creative Manager, and collaborates with photo art directors.

Responsibilities:

Convert Images to CMYK.

Provide esthetic retouching, correcting imperfections in fabrics, color balancing backgrounds and perform image extensions. Provide color match retouching for merchandise utilizing swatch and sample references. Use Photoshop shortcuts to arrive at desired result in minimum time.

Remove moirés, sharpen, compose images together, create layers and masks for color correcting, as required. Remove image artifacts as needed.

Be able to density and color balance. Be able to utilize new functionality with software upgrades.

Provides other duties as assigned when needed to support the goals of the department. Such as but not limited to special projects, changes in circumstances or technical developments.

Required Skills:

5+ years retouching experience for print required

Ability to optimize/color manage and sharpen images for Internet usage

Candidate must be fluent in RGB, and CMYK color correcting and retouching, along with a strong knowledge of print processes

Expertise in Adobe CS, Acrobat, Illustrator, and InDesign required

Posted by Ashley Eslick

944 Media, Account Executive

944 Magazine is the largest regional glossy publication on the West Coast. With a monthly circulation of more than 220,000; our fashion, entertainment and lifestyle publication caters upwardly mobile 21- to 38-year-old demographic. For more information, visit our Web site at www.944.com.This position works with the local sales team in pursuing advertisement sales for our local publication.Responsibilities* Attend weekly sales meetings.* Generate local sales leads.* Cold calling local businesses to establish relationships.* Generate appointments.* Travel to clientele office for business meetings/negotiations.* Frequent follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction.* Accurately inputting and updating information on clients and new sales made into the Company’s database systems in a timely manner.* Communicate sponsorship and branding opportunities to current clientele as they arise.* Submit daily report to sales director.* Network at company events.* Generate sales proposal presentations.* Attain clientele advertisements before press deadline and submit to production staff.* Achieve sales goals determined by sales director.RequirementsQualifications* 3-5 years in publishing sales or similar industry.* Degree in business, sales, marketing or similar field preferred, but not required.* Must possess reliable transportation.* Working knowledge of Internet and basic MS Office applications.PAY: We offer competitive base salary and commission structureBENEFITS: 401K, Dental, Health, Commission, Bonuses

Posted By: Jessica HeJyhe@ucdavis.eduMay 3, 2008