The Porltand Naked Bike Ride, Prelude

THE BLACKOUT IS OVER

When I arrived as the only trusted media member to photograph the Portland Naked Bike Ride there was and AP photographer who did not have the trusted badge of pink to show that he had gone through proper channels to gain access to the PRIVATE area being used for people to prepare.

He had already set up a photo booth and was preparing to photograph a woman who had absolutely no idea what the point of the ride really was.

I was astounded that he was there all set up and ready to use his AP credentials to exploit the nudity of people who were there to have fun, make a point and had no idea what his photos could be used for and  how.  He refused to have his participants sign a waiver.  So, I could do nothing but protest.

I left the area until he was done photographing his model.  He was later seen with his professional camera and video equipment rolling through after security had sent him packing.  When I asked why he was there, he finally told me he was shooting for" HIMSELF,"  Apparently AP and himself are one in the same.  What do you know?

So, the next day....the only video that was in the media of the preparation time was one with a tiny glimpse of me in my bright orange dress outside the gates.  There was minimal news coverage of this private area.

I have video interviews and am ready to post them, as no one has taken their name off my waiver list.

This is the first in a series.  If you want to see more, add your e-mail to my blog RSS feed.

I only want people who care about the cause and are willing to reveal themselves to see these clips.

If you are visiting for the purpose of peeping, be real and admit that you have other places to do this.

Only those on my RSS feed will be getting the updates of the new videos being posted.

Enjoy the mood of the start of the ride!

More to come....encourage your friends to join the RSS feed.  I won't be posting more videos until I have at least 20 people ready to stand up for what they believe.

Jodi 

Social Media Photographer

The Official Media Photographer of the World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon.

Principal Software Engineer, Are you out there?

Who would like to work in England?


Check out this job.  Call me at 503.888.5663 if you want to have a telephone interview!

ALSTOM GRID UK Ltd - Power Electronics HVDC, Stafford is an international leader in PowerElectronics and Control Technology, specialising in the engineering of HighVoltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems,

The Role

1. Responsible for performing software maintenance, enhancements, design and/or development tasks to support project delivery
2. Performs module design and resolves implementation issues with the project engineer.
3. Completes advanced software builds, integration and testing of project deliverables
4. Responsible for system integration and internal testing
5. Contribute towards design/ code peer review, and ensure best practice is followed
6. Gathers information for and prepares software and system level documentation - architectural / software design specifications
7. Defines and implements new functionality in applications.
8. Guides / supervises software developers during the software module implementation and test stages

Desired Skills & Experience

Education &Experience

1. Diplomas Post graduate degree in relevant subject - computer science / electrical & electronic engineering
2. Additional training Good programming skills in C, C++
3. Experience in VXWorks
4. Experience in DSP and Real Time Op Sys development
5. Experience with configuration management tools
6. Minimum of 7 years experience in software design and implementation
   
   Job experience required
7. Design and implementation of software in the power system domain
   Specific competencies
8. Designs new functions under the supervision of the project technical lead.
9. Supervises Software engineers through the implementation / integration and test
10. Ensures that project and/or product related system design guidelines are being followed
    
    Languages
    
    English
    
    Behavioral and management competencies
    
    Self-initiative, team oriented (ability to work as part of a project team), good communication and reporting skills

Company Description

Alstom, a world leader in transport and energy infrastructure:
- Present in more than 70 countries
- Sales : €23 billion
- 93,000 employees
- Chaired by Patrick Kron

Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. The Group employs 93,000 people in more than 70 countries, and had sales of over € 23 billion* in 2009/10.

Additional Information

Posted:

June 18, 2012

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Functions:

Design 

Industries:

Oil & Energy 

Compensation:

TBC

Referral Bonus:

• Up to £1000

Employer Job ID:

AG-Principal Software Engineer

Job ID:

2808272

PORTLAND, OREGON TECH JOBS HERE!!!!

Rider Relaxing before the World Naked Bike Ride In Portland in 2011,  I could swear this gentle soul was my 1-1 tutor
Photo by Jodieve.com (C) 2011

Ok, so you made it to my blog...awesome!  There is so much good stuff here besides the tempting photos of the bold and daring Portlanders who rode in the World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon.  However, cool these photos are...the point of my blog is to demonstrate to folks who say there is a limited supply of jobs in Portland are so wrong!!!

This is not where young people go to retire.  This is where brilliant people go to get away from LA and SF to be able to bike to work and live a healthier more organic lifestyle.  Why else would such cool companies move here?

So, the trick to making a life here is to understand the labor market.  What we need here are Tech Wizards, Gaming pros and all around cool people who would rather code in a hammock than a ware house.   The business leaders who are creating start ups here get what the benefits they need to have to create a work environment for creative people.

Although I don't really drink  beer, one company offers beer once a project is done.  Another offers snacks, daily workout time, childcare  and a host of other amazing productivity enhancers.

So, to prove a point, I have already posted a few job openings on my site.  The funny thing is that I have had only a few daring bold polite people actually pick up the phone and call me about an opening.

Guess what, I will answer.  Unless I am in a meeting.  Folks are so numb from leaving unanswered voicemail messages and sending in online applications without a response that they are getting kind of exhausted trying to get these jobs that are there for the picking for those with certain skills.

On the employer side, HR folks are still feeling like their pride will be hurt if they have to offer someone a few bucks to find them a "real" catch.

So, how do we solve this problem?  My suggestion is an invitation only event where Tech Wizards, Gaming pros and Graphic Designers all bring a Power Point Presentation and we auction off interviews with you to the companies who really need you?  I have the venue all picked out, the food and booze will soon be selected.  Now, all we need is the talented folks who need a job and the companies willing to grant or pay a fee to have the chance to meet you face to face.  

It is like speed dating, but different.  I have a celebrity auctioneer all picked out, the tech guy to project the portfolio.

If you would like the date and location of this secret event.

All you have to do is ask and have your portfolio ready to GO!

Just make a PowerPoint presentation with your first name only and use your real last initial to brand the presentation.  I will need a few major local or not so local sponsors to cover a few costs.

This is GOING TO WORK~!  I dare one single job searcher to call me and put their name on the list!  I dare one single employer to sponsor this event.  Here is my personal cell phone number.

Call me when your portfolio is ready or if you are an employer call me if you are ready to cut through all the resume and find your people!  Nike?  Wanna sponsor this and turn it into one of those amazing RAVES you create in that warehouse in the Pearl?

Call me, I won't bite,

Jodi Stone

Partner, MobileAppShark.com

And yes, I too need a great graphic designer! Don't even bother googling it yet!

503.888.5663

P.S.

To the well meaning control freak who keeps taking my job postings on LinkedIn and moving them, C'mon...it is not helping!

They will here now, exclusively.

Jodi and friends visit Naked Winery in Hood River, Oregon

I had the pleasure of finally making the journey to Naked Winery. The experience was fun from the moment I laid eyes on the front door. Upon entering, I was asked by the gentleman behind the bar..."Are you ready to get Naked?"

I thought, what a refreshing greeting...The tasting was nice...but the most unique thing about their brand is that they are using plastic bottles with screw caps to promote a wine bottle that can be transported to the outdoor wine experience!

Picnics, private events and camping too! Their private club seemed to be the place to really hang out for a while.

I had the pleasure of asking them to join the Bite of Oregon and I am pleased to say that I am happy I did.

Here is your chance to Live in The Pearl

For Rent: One bedroom apartment available in the Pearl District. Contact me for more details. Contact me via Jodieve.com on Facebook or e-mail Jodievestone@gmail.com. It is just beautiful! The owner wants a pretty penny for it...but you won't be sorry.

Official Naked Bike Ride Photographer offers Boudior Sessions!

JodieveUnedited is a new division of Jodive.com that will offer unique boudoir sessions in the Pearl District. I was the first and only photographer in Portland offered a media pass to cover the behind the scenes nudity as bike riders prepared for this years World Naked Bike ride and from that experience, locals have come to trust that I will honor them by making them feel safe and comfortable in front of the camera. This has lead me to expand my business to include exclusive boudior packages to the public. In a secret location in the Pearl District, an elaborate set using luscious linens, a king sized bed and a Victorian Sofa, and a Faux fur rug...I am creating stunning images that clients are giving as gifts or locking them away for the perfect moment. Packages start at $699 and go up from there. For complete pricing information please send your request to Jodievestone@gmail.com. A huge Living Social Media Campaign is planned this month, so watch for discounted sessions soon!

Another Gem From The World Naked Bike Ride in Portland

NO FUMES
This is a treasure, just located on a discarded disk. It is actually really funny. It makes a great point that bike riders do not use smelly fuels.
I thought it was adorable.
What do you think?
I hoped to turn it right side up, but just didn't see the point.

See photo below for a photo contest!
The winner will have a free 1o minute photo session with me!
You have to be located in Portland, Oregon to win.





1st Annual World Naked Bike Ride Photo Contest!

This will be the John and Yoko protest image or our generation. These two were making their protest statement very clear. Who can tell me what the writing says? If you can ID the writing and what it says, you will win a free 1o minute photo session with me! This is a contest that would be so easy for you to win! Send your entries to Jodi@jodieve.com.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-40-best-pictures-from-the-world-naked-bike-rid

Check out the 40 best photos of the Naked Bike Ride done by others photographers.
I am not sure who? But they are really fun!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-40-best-pictures-from-the-world-naked-bike-rid
Let me know which you like best??
This is a photo of the "dome" or HQ whichever you like. That is where volunteers met before the big ride.



This is a shot of HQ lit up in the night after the riders left on their mission.
8000 people left the area and this was all that remained. It was eeerie to re-enter the space. I can't explain it.
Everyone who cared, had left to spread the word and this was the tiny imprint they left behind, aglow in the night.

Crepes a la Carte dares to bare?
At the Naked Bike Ride would you have wanted crepes served to you by a naked person? Does that even meet food service codes? I just thought this funny shot of them hiding their family jewels was really funny! Would you agree? If you want to book me for your next event: e-mail me to see if I am free. Jodi@jodieve.com.

What it means to be a Social Media Photographer

When I first started as a wedding photographer my goal was to capture joy and I did.
As of late, I have realized that my calling is as a photographer in a category that I recently coined to be able to explain what I do. I coined the term Social Media Photographer because the work has called me to action. As technology bursts at the seems on a daily basis, I came to understand that photographs no longer live in albums. They live on our phones, on our computers and on Facebook. So, to extract the images from the technology requires some old school thinking.
That is why I have changed my whole approach to capturing joy.
The joy is in our shared experience. My non profit clients can rely on me to create images that send their message, reach their target markets and build their brands. The families that hire me rely on me to capture their very essence. I chose this next photograph to share as it represents the comfort that my subject felt in sitting peacefully naked before the WNBR (World Naked Bike Ride in Portland Oregon). He was aware of how his image would be used to fight to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to show just how vulnerable those who choose biking can be.
If we are using nudity to create social change: What does the future hold when nudity is widely accepted? I am so curious.....There have been over 2700 hits on my blog since the Naked Bike Ride in Portland Oregon. Who are my readers and how did you find my blog?
Is there one person out there who visits on a daily basis a thousand times a day?
Please enter your e-mail address in the box above or write to me at Jodi@jodieve.com so that I can learn more about this amazing influx of interest and attention. I am just so curious?

Slutwalk is Coming to Portland

World Naked Bike Ride Participants signing waivers...

These brave women were two in 8000 reported bikers who "bared as they dared" to help get out the word about saving fossil fuel! If it takes a little T&A to wake up the world, I am all for it.

July 31th Slutwalk will be held in Portland,Oregon. The group has been organizing walks to fight against police brutality in Canada against women. I do hope that they have a big turn out here in Portland.

To read more about it Google Slutwalk! It will prove to be yet another Portland coup for keeping Portland the progressive town we all cherish. Photos to come.
If it takes Naked Bike Ride and Slutwalks to get people stop texting and start paying attention to what people have to say...then success is a matter of mobilizing ala Portland.

The SlutWalk protest marches began on April 3, 2011 in Toronto, Canada and have since become an international movement of rallies across the world.^[1] They are a protest against the belief that any aspect of a woman's appearance might explain or excuse rape.^[2] The rallies began in response to remarks made by Constable Michael Sanguinetti, a Toronto Police officer, who suggested that in order not to be victimized, "women should avoid dressing like sluts."^[3][4] The protest take the form of a march, by mainly young women, where some dress in ordinary clothing, and others dress provocatively; there are also speaker meetings and workshops.^[5] Such protests have not been universally accepted as appropriate; for example some objectors have remarked that this approach is an example of women defining their sexuality in male terms.

Try this link for news from Slut Walk in India!~http://sanjukta.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/the-slut-walk-comes-to-delhi-what-does-it-mean-for-delhiites/

Oh by the way Leverage is shooting in town again and Portlandia is creating a second season.
Hey, Portland let's give them something to talk about. Put a bird on it!
P.S. Message me and "Like" me at Jodieve.com on Facebook if you want an invite to the World Naked Bike Ride Reunion Party!