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Naked Portlanders… For a Cause

by Aaron

Would you pose naked for a good cause? Would you show off most of your body, with only parts obscured by assorted geeky objects? Would you do it in a calendar, with sales to benefit p:ear (mentoring for homeless youth), FreeGeek, and the PCC Multimedia Club?
That’s what has been done by over a [...]

WordPress Release Party and Blogger Food Drive

by Aaron

Portland is a town full of bloggers, and a bunch of those bloggers (including OurPDX) are running WordPress. At WordCamp Portland we saw a preview of features coming in WordPress 2.7; I’m sure I wasn’t the only one in the room excited about the new bits.
Local blogger Chris O’Rourke and I are hosting [...]

12.08.2008 See the rest → 7 comments

At least someone loves us!

by A. L. Venable

Last week, we learned that BlogHer wouldn’t be visiting our city in 2009. But guess who will be visiting? MEETin!
MEETin will hold its annual celebration in PDX next August 13-16.
In case you’re going, “Er, who?!?”
MEETin, an organization based in Washington, DC, has over 90 chapters across the globe with each chapter run [...]

11.18.2008 See the rest →

Back Fence PDX: These ain’t your Grandpa’s stories

by mediaChick

Every couple of months the Back Fence PDX babes Melissa Lion and Frayn Masters throw a hell of a party. Their events are so hawt, in fact, that I encourage you to get your tickets right now. Here, I have thoughtfully provided you a link: Purchase Advanced Tickets Here
You need more info before you plunk [...]

10.22.2008 See the rest → 1 comment

Get in for FREE at the Oregon Historical Society

by mediaChick

The 3rd Saturday of every month is a special day the local history buffs. Known as the Barbara Davies Free Day, members and non-members alike stroll through the Oregon Historical Society exhibits and mingle in the research library without paying a dime. Humanities anarchy! (Of course, members of the OHS are always admitted for free.
This [...]

10.17.2008 See the rest →

WhatCamp? WhereCamp!

by Aaron

Portland’s thriving tech scene features several unconference-style events catering to a variety of interests. The latest adventure is set to occur October 17-19 as WhereCampPDX sets forth on geographical journey.
WhereCamp is an unconference event focusing on location-based knowledge and activities. From the website:
WhereCampPDX is a free unconference focusing on all things geographical. This [...]

10.02.2008 See the rest →