The Great Dave Knows Twitter Migration and Fawlty Towers 3 disc set giveaway was a success. The winner of the DVD set has been notified.
Thanks to all who followed DaveKnowsPDX on Twitter and all who took part in the giveaway drawing – don’t worry, there will be more giveaways in the future!
OMSI’s Science Pub event for November takes place this Tuesday the 17th at the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan).
Lewis & Clark College professor of biology Kellar Autumn, Ph.D. explains How Geckos Stick and Why We Care.
Geckos can run up smooth vertical surfaces but, until recently, no one knew how they did it. Looking at the structure of gecko feet at the nanoscale and measuring the tiny forces involved showed that gecko feet stick mechanically, not chemically. This discovery lead to the development of the world’s first adhesive that is dry, self-cleaning, reversible, and can even work in the vacuum of outer space. Designs based on gecko feet are being used to create robots that can run up walls, and this adhesive could bring changes to the manufacture of everything from home electronics to car brakes. At this Science Pub we will talk about how the study of mechanisms and evolution of animal locomotion has lead to biologically inspired materials and machines.
(If this all sounds familiar to you, it may be because this one is a rerun of the Science Pub originally held on 9/30/08.)
The event runs from 7 to 9pm, but arrive early (5pm doors open) to secure your beer, grub, and a seat! There’s a $2.00 suggested donation/cover charge.
This is the last Portland Science Pub event of the year. The next one will be on Tuesday, January 26th.
Oregon opened another chapter in U.S. marijuana history when at 4:20 p.m. Friday, about three dozen people christened the nation’s first cafe for licensed residents to sit down, sip coffee and smoke marijuana.
Read the rest of the story at Oregonlive: Cannabis Cafe opens in Portland
Reuters covers the story too: First U.S. marijuana cafe opens in Portland
What is Van-Holiday you ask?
Van-Holiday is the celebration of your Inner Rock Star!
The guy who can belt out anthems that change the world. The woman who’s voice melts hearts and calls birds and small woodland creatures. The deadbeat, piece of used jet trash that can’t remember what town he’s in and never packs his own suitcase.
Each of us has one . . . simmering deep inside, waiting for that opportunity to dance on the table and release our demo.
Van-Holiday takes place every Saturday the 14th. What you do on Van-Holiday is up to you. To paraphrase the great American philosopher David Lee Roth, the beauty of Van Holiday is that there are no rules and no schools. You just make it up as you go.
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Van-Holiday is the brainchild of my friend Dan Ermey, who by most standards celebrates his inner rock star every day. He wants the rest of us to have our chance too. Visit the Van-Holiday website to share your Van-Holiday photos and stories! And remember the wise words of David Lee Roth, it doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how good you looked!
Not a whole lot going on this weekend, but it’s quality we’re after, not quantity. Right?
Well sometimes.
This is one of those weekends. Beer, weirdness, and cheese!
Hair of the Dog 16th Anniversary Dock Sale
This is one of the most anticipated events of the year for Portland beer fans.
The Hair of the Dog 16th Anniversary Dock Sale is this Saturday, November 14 from 10am-4pm at the brewery (4509 SE 23rd Ave).
A new Flanders Red called Michael, in memory of the late Michael Jackson [the beer writer], will make its debut at this year’s sale. [More ]
Keep Portland Weird Festival 2009
This whole Keep Portland Weird thing is trite and unoriginal. Never the less, the Keep Portland Weird Festival 2009 this upcoming Saturday, November 14 at the Central Library (801 SW 10th) looks like it will be a fine time. [More]
Steve’s Cheese and Foster & Dobbs anniversary parties
On Sunday, November 15 Steve’s Cheese (2321 NW Thurman Street), home of one of the best selections of cheeses in town, and also the best logo in the cheese mongering business, is hosting a Fourth anniversary party . . .
Coincidentally, one of Portland’s other premier cheese mongers, is also celebrating its Fourth Anniversary: Foster and Dobbs (2518 NE 15th) this Sunday, November 15th. [More]