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OMSI Science Pub (16-November-2010)

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Omsi Science PubI Dig Bones: Adventures in Forensic Anthropology is the topic of the November 16 2010 edition of OMSI Science Pub at the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan).

Ever want to know what happens when mysterious human remains are found in the woods? Ever wondered how bodies are identified, even after death and decomposition? Dr. Nici Vance will provide a glimpse into the life of bones, bodies, and biological anthropology as she explains how skeletal remains are discovered, recovered, and analyzed for identification purposes. Dr. Vance will also highlight the importance of DNA analysis in bringing closure to families of missing persons throughout the nation and what you can do to help.

This Science Pub will be presented by Dr. Veronica “Nici” Vance from the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory and the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office. The show is from 7pm until 9pm, but arrive early (5pm doors open) to secure your beer, grub, and a seat! There’s a $3.00 suggested donation/cover charge. Minors with adults are welcome, otherwise this event is 21 and over.

Portland Timbers Roundup (12-November-2010)

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Timbers

Player news

Scot Thompson Retires from the Portland Timbers by me, here

Portland Timbers defender Scot Thompson announced his retirement from professional soccer last night at a special event held at Kell’s Irish Pub in Portland. Scott played for the Timbers from 2004 through 2010, racking up 156 regular-season matches and 12,994 minutes on the field. [more]

Rumor: Timbers interested in League Two midfielder Lee Hendrie by Dan at Dropping Timber

The Portland Timbers are interested in signing Lee Hendrie, but he would prefer to remain in England.

“Lee Hendrie has dropped a broad hint that he will snub American interest to stick at Valley Parade.

The City midfielder’s short-term deal runs out on January 4 and both San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers are keen to take him to the MLS.” [more]

Stadium updates

PGE Park Renovation Update — 11.8.10 by Lucas at The Nerd is the Word

I got a look inside the press box this morning; it currently sits in a state that I’d describe as “gutted” as it awaits refurbishing.

The floor plan of the press boxes will stay essentially the same, with a couple of coaches rooms added (per MLS code) to join the various radio, TV and control rooms. [more]

League news

MLS unveils 2011 Combine, SuperDraft details at PortlandMLS2011.com

NEW YORK – Major League Soccer today announced that the 2011 adidas MLS Player Combine will be held from January 8-11 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., concluding two days prior to the 2011 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. For the eighth consecutive year, the SuperDraft will be held in conjunction with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention, on January 13 at 12:00 p.m. ET, in Baltimore, Maryland at the Baltimore Convention Center. [more]

Supporter news

Whipsaw Issue 4 submissions needed by shedbhoy at Talk Timbers

“The Whipsaw”, the Timbers Army fanzine, as reviewed in the most recent issue of “In the Streets of Hamburg” the St. Pauli fanzine is looking for articles art, poetry, musings, speculations on player signings etc for the next issue. The theme is “Here We Come.” Gary the Mackem has written a beautiful account of Sunderland’s visit to the Rose City in 2005, so you’ll be proud to have your article published alongside his. [more]

Audio

mao’s Football Show – Episode 2

FC Media Question of the Week, South American scouting trip, Lee Hendrie rejection, Ian Joy, 2011 kit launch, Horizon Air?, NerdWord stadium update, SC Eltersdorf, Asamoah Gyan and Sunderland, Wayne Rooney, Champions League, Pippo Inzaghi, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC United of Manchester, MLS awards, Andy Najar, Danny Mwanga, MLS Cup playoffs, Jürgen Klinsmann at Toronto FC, Portland Pilots, Whitecaps season tickets, Pioneers, RainDrops, Steelheads and Volcanos, Green is the
Color. [Listen at Cascadia.FM]

November 12-14: RV Show, Walls of Pride, BelgianFest, and More!

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All Weekend

RV Show!Portland Metro RV Show

The Portland Metro Dealers 52nd RV Show takes place Thursday through Sunday, November 11 through 14, at the Expo Center (2060 N Marine Drive).

This isn’t the sort of thing I typically blog about on Dave Knows, but Heather and I are attending this year; we’re thinking about buying an RV! We won’t be splurging on a new one like those featured at the RV Show, but we hope to get an idea of the size and features we’ll eventually budget for. [more]

Friday

Walls of PrideWalls of Pride – Presented by the Dill Pickle Club

The Dill Pickle Club presents Walls of Pride, a Tour of African American Public Art in Portland, this Friday, November 12.

“Walls of Heritage Committee, Mallory Avenue Community Enrichment and the Dill Pickle Club proudly partner to present Walls of Pride, a tour celebrating Portland’s African American public art. Tour participants will have the opportunity to experience approximately a dozen murals and other works of public art in their North and Northeast Portland community context” [more]

Saturday

Brewing Up CocktailsBrewing Up Cocktails 2

Brewing Up Cocktails 2 takes place Saturday, November 13 2010 at The Hop & Vine (914 N Killingsworth) from 6pm until 10pm.

The brainchild of Ezra Johnson-Greenough of the New School beer blog, Portland celebrity mixologist and writer Jacob Grier, and Yetta Vorobik, owner of the Hop & Vine, the second installment of Brewing up Cocktails aims to be a spirited event exploring craft beers as interesting and relatively unexplored ingredient for combining with spirits to create something truly unique. [more]

North Africa Meets AfricaNorth Portland Meets Africa

“North Portland Meets Africa,” a first-time event featuring information about the African continent, its people and cultures, is slated to take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N. Central in North Portland. Family-friendly programming will give participants ways to increase their understanding of and exposure to their neighbors and friends, or to learn more about their own African heritage. [more]

Bailey's TaproomBelgianFest at Bailey’s Taproom

BelgianFest 2010 at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway) takes place Saturday, November 13.

One of four mega beer fests planned by the Bailey’s Taproom crew each year, this is the first annual BelgianFest: The idea was to marry our two favorite things, Belgian beer and local brewers, and watch what happened in the honeymoon suite. The beers are Belgian-style, with a Northwest twist, and wow do they sound fantastic. [more]

And for more, visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, and PDX Pipeline!

Back Fence PDX Presents Off The Hook 17-November-2010

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Back Fence PDXBack Fence PDX presents Off The Hook on Wednesday, November 17 2010.

So how exactly does this work? It’s like this:

Our Back Fence Storytelling event is the kissing cousin to San Francisco’s Porchlight Storytelling Series. It is an evening with seven people telling true, unmemorized ten-minute stories based on the month’s theme. The stories must not have been performed publicly prior to their Back Fence PDX telling.

Your storytellers:

CHRIS THOMPSON – Personal Assistant for a Famous Romance Novelist

RICHARD LEFEVBRE – Hot Rod Builder & Filmmaker

MOLLY NORTON – Friend of Bob Barker

HUY PHAM – DJ & Breakdancer

BEN Z SAMPLES – Professional Eavesdropper

KATRINA SCOTTO di CARLO – Co-Creator of Supportland

Reserve your tickets now to guarantee yourself a seat – tickets are $14 at the door. The venue is the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan), and the show is 21 and over only. Doors will open at 6pm for food and drink, and Back Fence begins at 7:30pm. As usual free cupcakes from Saint Cupcake made the rounds at intermissions!