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July 20, 2010

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This event is an excellent opportunity for everyone who plays a role in the Oregon video technology scene to learn from each other and gain a better perspective on the full scope of video production and distribution technology. Software engineers will have the opportunity to see the needs of broadcasters first-hand and use that knowledge when developing solutions, sildenafil citrate how it works. On the flip side, broadcasters will get some insight on the particular challenges that engineers face in product development. OPB is opening its studio for a tour and a peek inside its control room.

Sildenafil citrate how it works, The event is free and open to the public. Things kick off around 5 PM at OPB Studios. Food and drink will be provided. As will, no doubt, some wacky geeky discussions about video technology. I'm thinking that's a pretty safe bet. To RSVP, call 503 443 2299 or email theoab@theoab.org.

Broadercasting is co-hosted by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), the Oregon Association of Broadcasters, and Elemental.

Can't make it. You can still get involved with this group of forward thinking video types. Just join the LinkedIn group dedicated to bringing all types of Oregon video folks together, Northwest Video Technology Professionals.

For more information, see the Elemental blog post on Broadercasting.

July 15, 2010

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Cialis gay, Yesterday, probably 75-ish people visited Janrain for Lunch 2.0.

I'm not very good at counting, sadly, so it might have been more. Plus, as always, people wandered in and out, making a total count difficult, cialis gay.

Although it was a bit crowded and noisy at times, pockets of conversation were happening all over the office, in the hallway, by the elevator and the name tag tables, in the atrium, in the conference rooms. Cialis gay, This was great to see, as were lots of new faces.

Lunch 2.0 has evolved to include a nucleus of regulars, plus an ever-expanding mix of new people brought in by curiosity, by interest in the host, and by colleagues heading to lunch.

And this is why we like it, cialis gay.

Back to Janrain, they had planned to have CEO, Brian Kissel (@bkkisel) say a few words, but they opted to let the ad hoc conversation flow. Cialis gay, I noticed several Janrain employees milling around, chatting with people, so I'm guessing they were able to cover as much ground that way.
Not much else to report. Seemed like everyone had a good time, and based on the post event tweets, it looks like Lunch 2.0 brought some new people together and reconnected some others, cialis gay.

So, win for Janrain and win for Lunch 2.0. Cialis gay, Thanks to Janrain, particularly Lisa Hannah who organized, for hosting us.

Next month, New Relic will be our hosts, and after that, who knows. No seriously, does anyone want to host.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

August 18 hosted by New Relic

Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

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(Image courtesy of Gabe Grayum, ggrayum, UI Designer at Janrain, used with permission.).

July 12, 2010

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The weather looks to be very pleasant, which is welcome, but alas, we won't be on the rooftop deck as I'd initially predicted.

Apparently, the fire code has recently changed limiting the number of people allowed on the roof, brand buy from name usa sildenafil citrate. Anyway, no biggie, Janrain's offices are plenty interesting, and you won't have to worry about flies in your food or sunburn. Brand buy from name usa sildenafil citrate, I've been told that Janrain's CEO, Brian Kissel, will be there to chat about how large brands are leveraging Janrain's identity products to add instant value to their online properties. The whole cast from Janrain will be milling around, happy to bring you up to speed on Janrain.

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As usual, please be sure to RSVP over on Upcoming.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

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July 7, 2010

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Buy cheap viagra, Well, well, well. I'm a little late with the top 10 list this month. What with Fourth of Julys and 30 Hour Days and whatnot, buy cheap viagra. But I still wanted to make sure that you got your monthly report on what people found most interesting here on Silicon Florist.

So let's cut the jibber jabber and get the top 10 Silicon Florist posts Buy cheap viagra, for the month of June, based on the combined number of readers from the Web and RSS.

Buy cheap viagra, Need a job. An intern. A gig, buy cheap viagra. These Portland opportunities might be just the things you’re seeking

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Reminder: Network Redux, Webtrends Co-Hosting Lunch 2.0 Wednesday

Buy cheap viagra, Job searching this weekend. Here are a dozen Portland jobs to add to your list

ThePortlander marks one year of disrupting the Portland news scene

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Second Porch could use a social media marketing person and Elemental has a number of positions open

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July 3, 2010

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While Rick soldiers through a very long day Cialis brand, , a 30 hour one to be exact, the staff here must pick up the slack. So, here goes.

New Relic will be our gracious Lunch 2.o hosts on August 18, 2010, cialis brand.

Not familiar with them. Cialis brand, They are a San Francisco-based startup, funded by Benchmark Capital and Trinity Ventures, that just so happens to have a satellite office here in the Rose City.

They provide cloud-based tools to monitor, optimize and troubleshoot Java, Ruby and JRuby web applications, including some you might have heard of like Highrise and Basecamp.

That's right, 37Signals uses New Relic RPM, cialis brand. So do AboutUs and a whole mess of other customers. Cialis brand, Oh, and they're hiring in Portland.

New Relic may be a first-time host, but Bjorn Freeman Benson isn't. While at the Eclipse Foundation, he hosted a Lunch 2.0 way back in November 2008, cialis brand.

Let's hope this Lunch 2.0 doesn't feature rain, like that one did. Cialis brand, Although, the way things are going, that's not a gimme by any stretch of the imagination.

Here’s the skinny:

Hosts: New Relic

Where: 421 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

When: August 18, 2010 from 12 PM to 2 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

As always, please RSVP for yourself and any guests you plan on bringing, so the hosts will know how much food they need. Also, if you’re vegan/vegetarian, make sure to shout out in the comments on the Upcoming event, or go hungry, your choice, cialis brand.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

July 14 hosted by JanRain

August 18 hosted by New Relic

Portland Lunch 2.0 is always looking for hosts, so if you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a lunch, drop a comment, hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot), or find me at a Lunch 2.0, if you want to chat IRL. Cialis brand, Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0, cialis brand. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

June 17, 2010

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Buy sildenafil citrate pills, Yesterday, about 150 people gathered at Webtrends' downtown office for a Lunch 2.0 co-hosted by Network Redux (@networkredux) and Webtrends (@webtrends).

The weather did not cooperate with tentative plans to enjoy the balcony off the Webtrends cafeteria on the 16th floor, but no one seemed to mind much. There will be other opportunities, buy sildenafil citrate pills.

Tavola PDX provided the food, which was quite tasty, and the first hour was the standard Lunch 2.0 milling around and networking. Buy sildenafil citrate pills, At around 1 PM, our own Rick (@turoczy) kicked off a panel consisting of Garett Stenson (@garettstenson) of Network Redux, Thomas Brenneke (@tbrenneke), of Network Redux, and Justin Kistner (@justinkistner), of Webtrends.

Alas, the mystery guest I teased earlier in the week was out sick with mono, so the panel was one short.

The discussion began with interesting facts about Webtrends and Network Redux, e.g, buy sildenafil citrate pills. did you know that Thomas Brenneke bootstrapped Network Redux with his own money and continues to be the sole owner. Buy sildenafil citrate pills, No VC money over the company's six-year history. Impressive.

Also, did you know that Garett is the duct tape wallet guy, buy sildenafil citrate pills.

The rest of the panel was less trivia, more information, with much of the discussion revolving around Facebook (Justin's wheelhouse) and the future of web hosting and social media. Buy sildenafil citrate pills, In a bit of kismet, Richard MacManus (@rww), founder of ReadWriteWeb, just so happened to be in attendance all the way from New Zealand, and he mentions some of Justin's thoughts in a post about social media's prospects.

You probably know RWW as one of the largest employers of bloggers in Portland, and speaking of RWW, they will be sponsoring this week's Beer and Blog. Richard will be attendance, presumably along with Marshall Kirkpatrick (@marshallk) and the rest of the Portland crew.

Network Redux gave away three months of free hosting to anyone interesting, and Brett Burmeister (@dieselboi) had Food Carts Portland (@pdxfoodcarts) stickers.

Overall, this was a great lunch, and if you missed it, Garret filmed the whole thing in time lapse, almost like being there.

EVENT: Lunch 2.0 June 16, 2010 from Network Redux on Vimeo.

Thanks to Webtrends and Network Redux for hosting.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

June 16 hosted by Webtrends and Network Redux

July 14 hosted by JanRain

Stay tuned for another announcement for August.

Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

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June 14, 2010

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When I announced that Network Redux (@networkredux) and Webtrends Cialis for woman, (@webtrends) would be co-hosting Lunch 2.0 on June 16, I never thought we'd have to cross our fingers for a nice day .

But here we are in mid-June, hoping for the first 80-degree day of the year.

Anyway, let's hope for a great sunny day for Wednesday, so we can all enjoy the balcony at Webtrends, cialis for woman.

Aside from the usual networking and food, the co-hosts have an interesting agenda planned for you. Cialis for woman, First off, Tavola PDX will be catering, and I've seen the menu. Looks yummy.

After an hour of mingling, your pal Rick (@turoczy) will be moderating a panel of four speakers:

Thomas Brenneke, President of Network Redux

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Garett Stenson (@garettstenson), Creative Director at Network Redux

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Cue the intrigue. Cialis for woman, The main topics for the panel's discussion will be web hosting and web analytics, natch. However, these are obviously pretty broad areas for discussion.

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Still stumped. Here are some ideas from Network Redux:

Cialis for woman, What do you want to learn about. What would you like us to discuss. What questions do you have. Do you want our panelists to chat about security. Should we talk about Monitoring. Social Media. WordPress. Etc. Please feel free to leave us comments below and we will put your question on the discussion docket.

Sounds like a good time. I'm told by a little birdie that there may be freebies handed out as well, just in case free lunch, interesting discussion and chatting with your old pals and fascinating new people isn't enough to hook you.

As usual please be sure to RSVP over on Upcoming.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

June 16 hosted by Webtrends and Network Redux

July 14 hosted by JanRain

Stay tuned for another announcement for August.

Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

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June 1, 2010

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Tadalafil prescription uk, How is it June already. On second thought, don't answer that. I don't really want to know, tadalafil prescription uk. What's done is done. Tadalafil prescription uk, Let's just move on.

But wait. Before we do that, tadalafil prescription uk. I do remember that there was all kinds of exciting stuff happening in May. Tadalafil prescription uk, And you may have missed it. So I wanted to recap some of the more popular stories from Silicon Florist during May 2010.

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Portland Development Commission (PDC) releases initial results from Software cluster survey

Portland jobs, gigs, and skills for hire: Relaunching the Silicon Florist Job & Gig board

REMINDER: Take a few seconds to respond to the Portland software community census

When I’m writing about Beer and Blog this early in the week, it must be big (Hint: Twice as big)

Reminder: Portland Development Commission Lunch 2.0 is Wednesday

Need work. Six Portland jobs and one gig that could put you to work

OurPDX: Ensemble Portland blog relaunches under new management

memePDX 035: PDC software cluster, Beer and Blog with the Timbers, InnoTech and SoMe, 1 million iPads, TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington moves to Seattle

Iron Man. Spider-man. Batman. Most super heroes are side projects. Just like yours.

Need more tech top 10 goodness. Then don’t miss Mike Rogoway’s May round-up from the Silicon Forest blog.

(Image courtesy Trevor Blake. Used under Creative Commons.).

May 16, 2010

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Female version viagra, It appears that Summer has arrived, which means lots of stuff to do, including a Lunch 2.0 at the Portland Development Commission (@pdxdevelopment) this coming Wednesday from 12-2 PM.

You won't want to miss this one.

The PDC has been active lately, including tech as part of their Economic Development Strategy and polling Portland software community for input and information, female version viagra.

Last week, Eva Schweber (@EvaCatHerder) and Audrey Eschright (@spinnerin) started a Portland software community census to provide the City and the PDC with good demographic data to guide their policies. Female version viagra, You'll want to fill that out, so I'll wait.

More specifically, the goals of the census are to:

Ensure economic development efforts are targeted to what our industry actually needs

Provide data that can be used to assess the success of economic development efforts

Create an accurate picture of our amazing tech community (and give us bragging rights at OSCON).

Market Portland to companies like Involver who are coming to check out Portland!

The census runs through the end of May, but if you participate before (or possibly on) May 17, your feedback will be rolled into the data for discussion at the lunch on May 19 and at the roundtable discussion on May 21 at 3 PM.

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As if that weren't enough, Whiffies (@whiffies) will be catering the lunch. Female version viagra, You read that right. Gregg Abbott and crew will be providing the fried pie goodness that has become synonymous with Portland tech.

But wait, there's more, female version viagra. ShopIgniter (@shopigniter), a PDC and Portland Ten (@portlandten) success story, will be sharing their experiences as well. Female version viagra, Should be a very full, pun intended, lunch.

Please, please, please be sure to RSVP over on Upcoming, so there's enough Whiffies for everyone, and drop a comment for vegan/vegetarian pies.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

May 19 hosted by Portland Development Commission

June 16 hosted by Webtrends and Network Redux

July 14 hosted by JanRain

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Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

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May 5, 2010

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Cialis on line canadian pharmacy, Identity powerhouse, JanRain, will be opening their offices on July 14 to host a Lunch 2.0.

By July, the weather should be nice and balmy, and the plan is to have the lunch festivities on the roof-top deck of JanRain's office building at 519 SW 3rd Avenue.

There's a fantastic, panoramic view of the Willamette, all our bridges and points East, from up there, so keep your fingers crossed for weather cooperation on July 14, cialis on line canadian pharmacy.

In addition to a great view, good food and usual Lunch 2.0 crowd, the good people from JanRain will be happy to chat you up about their RPX and OPX products, OpenID and OAuth in general, industry trends in social media, all the above.

This lunch will be a couple weeks after Twitter turns off Cialis on line canadian pharmacy, basic authentication for the Twitter API, so OAuth will likely be top-of-mind for a lot of people.

So, bring your OAuth and OpenID questions and meet us on the rooftop.

Here’s the skinny:

Hosts: JanRain

Where: 519 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 600, Portland, OR, 97204

When: July 14, 2010 from 12 PM to 2 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

As always, please RSVP for yourself and any guests you plan on bringing, so the hosts will know how much food they need, cialis on line canadian pharmacy. Also, if you’re vegan/vegetarian, make sure to shout out in the comments on the Upcoming event, or go hungry, your choice.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

May 19 hosted by Portland Development Commission

June 16 hosted by Webtrends and Network Redux

July 14 hosted by JanRain

Cialis on line canadian pharmacy, Portland Lunch 2.0 is always looking for hosts, so if you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a lunch, drop a comment, hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot), or find me at a Lunch 2.0, if you want to chat IRL.

Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer, cialis on line canadian pharmacy.

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May 4, 2010

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Viagra for recreation, Remember a few weeks back, when I asked you---well, actually, implored you, begged you---to respond to a survey about the current state of software development. You remember, the one sponsored by the Portland Development Commission (PDC) (@pdxdevelopment), viagra for recreation.

Well a whole bunch of you took the time to respond. Viagra for recreation, (Thank you!) And now the PDC has released the results of the survey.

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You can review the published results above for yourself and make your own assessments. But I'll offer some high-level analysis for you---since none of it is likely to come as a shock:

Folks are pretty positive about the software development environment in Portland over all.

A lot of the work done in the software sector comes from outside of Portland.

Viagra for recreation, And we're pretty sure that we're extremely talented, citing that most of the "cutting edge researchers" (67%) for our software pursuits are right here at home.

And as Mike Rogoway over at The Oregonian highlights:

Perspectives from the 271 who took the survey were generally upbeat… The results are more favorable than I'd understood when Thompson (from Portland-based i-OP) presented preliminary conclusions at a Software Association of Oregon chat last month.

It's a good start.

Questioning the questions

The most difficult part about this process---figuring out what exactly the "software cluster" in Portland means---is that you have to start somewhere. And wherever you start, it probably won't be perfect, viagra for recreation. But at least it will be a start. Viagra for recreation, This survey was that start.

Now admittedly, this survey creators opted to release quickly and iterate quickly. And they had to start with things that they knew. Things that might have seemed a little off kilter to many of the folks in the startup and open source communities.

As such---because of the hurried pace and the plans to iterate---some questions in the first survey may require some retooling to get at the true heart of the matter. Or, they may just require new questions altogether.

Example. Well, there is one question that sticks in my head. It has to do with the presence of peer support and mentors in the community: "Do you have local mentors or trusted peers that you can bounce business ideas off of?"

Anyone who has participated in the startup community in Portland recognizes that you can answer both yes and no to that question. So that creates a bit of problem. I mean, I've got tons of peers with whom I can discuss ideas. But mentors. Not so much.

Others, like Audrey Eschright (@spinnerin) voiced similar concerns.

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And I'm sure there are equally valid---and conflicting---opinions that abound throughout the community.

But I have to give the PDC credit. Because even flawed, the survey was a start. And it actually got out of the gates. Whereas other efforts have either failed to materialize. Or have failed to attract enough responses to make them worthwhile.

Continuing the conversation

I think the most important thing to bear in mind---and the folks who ran the survey reiterated this to me---is that this is an initial step. A beginning to the conversation. We've all got a long way to go. If we're truly interested in making the Portland software scene the most successful it can be.

What's more, this is just the beginning of your chance to work with the PDC and help them develop a well-rounded view of the software industry here in Portland.

I have to believe that they're doing this for the right reasons. And they're very willing to admit that they don't know what they don't know. They're looking for your feedback. And your critique. They're also looking to engage with the community as much as they can.

Example. PDC will be hosting Portland Lunch 2.0 on May 19.

And then, on May 21 at 3 PM, they'll be holding a roundtable at the PDC offices. To discuss these findings in more depth. And figure out next steps.

Two additional surveys and conversations are already planned. To continue to flesh out the issues and accurately describe our current environment. And they've started a Facebook group for the PDX Software discussion, if you're into that sort of thing.

It's a start. And a good one.

While the initial survey might not have nailed the questions we'd like to see, it was a good start. And it has gotten the ball rolling.

Now, only continued participation is sure to help both sides find a happy middle ground. One where the PDC better understands the small startups, independent developers, and open source community. And one where this community gets more opportunity to partake in the resources that the PDC and other municipal organizations have to offer.

I'm hopeful that this is moving in the right direction. And I'm looking forward to seeing where the conversation goes from here.

(Image courtesy Keith Skelton - Chiaroscuro Photo Workshops. Used under Creative Commons.)

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April 25, 2010

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Webtrends (@webtrends) and Network Redux Buy generic sildenafil citrate india rx, (@networkredux) will be co-hosting Lunch 2.0 at Webtrends' downtown office on Wednesday, June 16.

You probably know that Webtrends has been on a roll lately, recently launching Facebook analytics, and becoming the new nexus for Portland tech meetups.

You might also know that Network Redux (pronounced re-ducks) hosts many local sites, including the Webtrends blog network and the Portland WordPress User Group (@pdxwp), as well as sites for products you probably know like Camino (Rick's favorite browser), Growl and Adium, buy generic sildenafil citrate india rx.

I feel a Reese's reference to peanut butter and chocolate bubbling up, but I'm sure you've read enough of those here already.

Buy generic sildenafil citrate india rx, Mr. Beer and Blog, Justin Kistner (@justinkistner) from Webtrends and Garett Stenson (@garettstenson) from Network Redux are preparing an interesting agenda for the lunch, including a Q&A forum about web analytics, web hosting, data analysis and storage.

You know, all the critical infrastructure it takes to be on teh intertubes, buy generic sildenafil citrate india rx. Their content and advice will be broadly applicable to any and everyone, from the individual with a single blog, all the way to a complex enterprise. Buy generic sildenafil citrate india rx, I also hear there may be some announcements and goodies in addition to the free grub, good company and interwebs advice.

Oh, and if you still need convincing, think Webtrends' balcony in June. Should be a great time to get 16 stories up in the air to see what you can see of the metro area, buy generic sildenafil citrate india rx.

Here's the skinny:

Hosts: Webtrends and Network Redux

Where: 851 SW 6th Avenue #1600, Portland, OR, 97204

When: June 16, 2010 from 12 PM to 2 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

As always, please RSVP for yourself and any guests you plan on bringing, so the hosts will know how much food they need. Buy generic sildenafil citrate india rx, Also, if you’re vegan/vegetarian, make sure to shout out in the comments on the Upcoming event.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

May 19 hosted by Portland Development Commission

June 16 hosted by Webtrends and Network Redux

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April 19, 2010

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Derph generic tablet viagra, For some reason, as I write this, my mind drifts to Horton Hears a Who! You know, where Horton the elephant finds an entire city of people who are invisible to the naked eye. And he knows that they are there---and will do anything to protect them---but no one else believes that they are there.

You see, Horton's predicament is somewhat akin to the situation we've got with startups, independents, and open source types here in Portland, derph generic tablet viagra. With the tech community that flies below the radar. Derph generic tablet viagra, They're here. They exist. But they're more obscured from view then they should be, derph generic tablet viagra. Now---thanks to a new survey from the Portland Development Commission (PDC) about the software industry in Portland---we all have a chance to yell "We are here. We are here!" So I'd like to ask---and maybe plead---that you take a few minutes to do so Derph generic tablet viagra, .

First and most importantly, it's great to see the PDC making these efforts to become more familiar with the tech community in Portland. Especially the world in which you live, derph generic tablet viagra. That's why they're hosting Portland Lunch 2.0 next month. Derph generic tablet viagra, And that's why they're asking you to provide feedback through this survey.

What's the focus of the survey. Well, it's PDC trying to take a pulse on the development community here in Portland---and it will influence how the City of Portland and the PDC fund efforts within the technology community.

We want to interview you to help us develop the economic development policies for the software industry in the Portland-metro region.

Software is 1 of only 4 clusters that the Portland Development Commission is focusing on, so your input on this topic will have a large impact on our work!

Now, this is all well and good to gather this information. But it's only good if it's a fair assessment of the actual environment in Portland. And, as of this morning, this has been primarily promoted through the PDC and SAO communities---communities that I know many of you don't regularly frequent.

Not to get into a "help the PDC help you" speech, but you need to help the PDC help you.

So no matter what your role in the Portland software community---whether you contribute to open source, build iPhone and Android apps, develop Web applications for clients, configure Drupal, work with a small team to build amazing applications, hack on WordPress, consult within a large corporation building internal solutions, or any other of the thousands of incredible geeky things I've seen you do over the years---please take a few moments to run through this survey.

Please note, I've heard from at least one person that the form is throwing errors. So if you encounter similar issues, please let me know by commenting below. I want to make sure that your voice isn't being silenced by a technical error.

What's that. You're only tangentially related to the Portland software industry. That's okay. Even if you're service provider to the Portland software industry---like marketing or accounting or legal---please walk through the survey, too. You get the chance to classify yourself so it won't skew the results. And the PDC needs to know that you rely on the software industry to make your living.

Oh. And one other favor. Please tell your peers to do the same. Please.

You have until end-of-day Wednesday---April 21, 2010---to complete the survey. The results will then be shared with the Mayor's office. And will likely influence where the City of Portland puts its time, energy, and money in regards to the world of tech around here.

So, given that you're sitting there reading. Why not just take a few minutes for answer the survey now.

Who knows. This could finally be the yawp that garners you and your peers the attention you so richly deserve. And maybe save you from being boiled in Beezelnut Oil.

We know return you to your regularly scheduled---and not as whiny or pleading---programming.

April 11, 2010

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Canadian viagra best deals, Spring is here, and that means tech conference season, among other things.

WebVisions, the locally-grown conference focusing on the future of design, content creation, user experience and business strategy, is celebrating its tenth year.

Ten is a lot of years when you're talking about anything, but especially when it's related to tech, canadian viagra best deals. Think about what you were doing ten years ago if you want proof. Canadian viagra best deals, Anyway, the tenth iteration of WebVisions is coming up fast. It's May 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center, in case you didn't know, and Brad Smith (@webvisions) and his team want to buy you lunch this Wednesday, April 14.

This will be a chance to chat up the organizers about this year's conference and talk to other people who've attended in the past, canadian viagra best deals. Plus, there will be the usual mixing and mingling that characterizes Lunch 2.0 here in Portland. Canadian viagra best deals, Sound like fun.

You know what to do, but I'll reiterate anyway. Head over to Upcoming and RSVP and make sure to drop a comment if you're vegetarian or vegan, canadian viagra best deals.

One last thing, even though the conference will be held at the OCC, Wednesday's Lunch 2.0 will be at the offices of Hot Pepper Studios and Bullseye Disc in Southeast around 33 and Division. Canadian viagra best deals, See you Wednesday.

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April 14 hosted by WebVisions at Hot Pepper Studios/Bullseye Disc

May 19 hosted by Portland Development Commission

Begin boilerplate.

I’m always looking for hosts, so if you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment, hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot), or find me at a Lunch 2.0, if you want to chat IRL, canadian viagra best deals.

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April 8, 2010

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Or maybe you'd simply like to attend and get those soft skills in order. And you're wondering why I haven't told you "when" and "how much?" yet. This is where we get to that part.

The course will be held April 29, 2010 – 9:00am – 5:00pm. Cost. Well, if you register before April 15, you'll pay $199. After that date, the cost jumps to $239.

For more information or to register, visit Soft Skills for Geeks: Communicating 2.0.

April 1, 2010

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Where can i buy viagra, Well March seemed to just fly by. But even as fast as it was, there were some really big stories coming out of Portland and the Silicon Forest.

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Ignite Portland 8: How to win at Ignite or Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Ignite experience

Urban Airship launches AirMail: Your iPhone push notifications just got a lot more interesting

OEN’s Angel Oregon 2010 and the state of startups and capital in Portland from Carolynn Duncan of Portland Ten

We have ignition: Portland’s ShopIgniter secures $3 million in venture capital, snags new CEO from lead investor Madrona

End of the road: Platial draws its social mapping pursuits to a close

ActiveTrak (formerly GadgetTrak) lands first round of funding for thief-nabbing technology

Second Porch finds a home for a $1 million investment led by Oregon Angel Fund

Reminder: Oregon Film, Beam Development, Hive-FX Lunch 2.0 is Wednesday

memePDX 027: Platial, Portland Lunch 2.0 with Oregon Film, ShopIgniter funding, Webtrends Facebook analytics, and a whole bunch of patents

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Granted, I'm always excited about announcing Lunch 2.0s, but this one will be another event that commingles our beloved tech community with other Portland communities, like March's Lunch 2.0 was.

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In the wake of last night's #pdxboom mystery, I'm guessing the City will be chomping at the bit to tap into our community's talent. How much does sildenafil citrate cost, After all, Reid's (@reidab) Google Map helped the police narrow down the location and solve the mystery. Good on ya, Reid.

So, it seems obvious to me why the PDC would want to invite us over for lunch, but don't just take me word for it, here's what Gerald Baugh, Business & Industry Manager at the PDC had to say:

As part of the Economic Development Strategy PDC is developing an Entrepreneurial Program. This is in response to comments on the strategy and outreach efforts in the Software Industry. Getting connected with Lunch 2.0 is a shift in program emphasis for PDC and we welcome the opportunity to host this event.

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Here's the skinny:

Hosts: Portland Development Commission

Where: 222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209

When: May 19, 2010 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

April 14 hosted by WebVisions at Hot Pepper Studios/Bullseye Disc

May 19 hosted by Portland Development Commission

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March 20, 2010

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Did you know WebVisions Buy tadalafil uk, is celebrating its 10th year this year.

I wonder what the sessions were in 2000, maybe "Looking ahead to Internet Explorer 6". We've come a long way since then, and Brad Smith (@webvisions) and his great team have continued to produce a great conference, mixing design with technology and trends, buy tadalafil uk.

Anyway, WebVisions will be hosting Lunch 2.0 on April 14, about a month before the conference, which is May 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center. Buy tadalafil uk, If you're not familiar with WebVisions, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about a gem of a conference held in our backyard firectly from the organizers and past attendees.

If you are familiar with WebVisions, this will be a chance to get a sneak peak at what's happening this year.

Have you seen the speaker lineup, buy tadalafil uk. It’s jam-packed with local and international talent, assembling to talk about the future of the web and mobile design, business strategy and user experience. Buy tadalafil uk, Plus, I hear there are interesting plans for the trade show area, which will again include the crew from Strange Love Live, who will be interviewing anyone and everyone they can find.

Oh, and Silicon Florist is a sponsor so the turoczybot commands that you attend.

You don't have to be registered for the conference to come to the lunch, but if you're planning to attend WebVisions, you should hurry up and register because the early bird deadline is March 31, buy tadalafil uk.

In addition to the conference sessions, there is a full day of hands-on workshops on May 19 that warrant a close look. Buy tadalafil uk, There are some great opportunities there.

This will be the second Lunch 2.0 hosted by WebVisions, but unlike last year, it won't be at the convention center. It's going to be a the offices of Hot Pepper Studios and Bullseye Disc in Southeast around 33 and Division.

Here's the skinny:

Host: WebVisions

Where: 3377 SE Division St, Suite 104/105, Portland, OR 97202

When: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

It's not the biggest office, so please RSVP with care for yourself and any guests you plan on bringing. Also, if you’re vegan/vegetarian, make sure to shout out in the comments on the Upcoming event.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

April 14 hosted by WebVisions at Hot Pepper Studios/Bullseye Disc

Stay tuned for more announcements. I've got solids for May, June and July on deck.

Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

March 11, 2010

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Vince articulated his vision yesterday with examples of these types of collaboration (YouTube, Netflix, TiVo and 3D video) from the last decade that have forever changed the way we consume film and television.

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In addition to Vince, the assembled crowd heard from Jonathan Malsin of Beam Development, the company that has transformed several areas of the SE waterfront into great working spaces, and Jim Clark from Hive-FX who said a few words about his studio and their projects.

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Now, if we could only sustain some momentum.

Normally, this is the part where I would suggest people attend the upcoming lunches, but there have been none announced.

Don't fret, I'll soon be announcing hosts for April and May, followed shortly, I hope by June and July announcements.

Stay tuned.

Now, the boilerplate:

If you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

(Images courtesy Jim Clark. Used with permission.).

March 10, 2010

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Cialis stores, I'm a big proponent of getting the Portland tech scene---a very creative group in their own right---talking to the more established creative communities here in Portland, like graphic design, apparel, food carts, advertising, craft brewing, and film---just to name a few. It's always nice to see different creative types getting together.

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So if you didn't get enough socializing at Lunch 2.0---or you missed Lunch 2.0 completely---take some time to swing by to mix and mingle with the AIGA types and other tech folks.

What's dMob you ask, cialis stores.

This is our monthly gathering for the entire Portland design community. Cialis stores, Social interaction and networking is the core of this monthly event. AIGA Portland wants to encourage discussion, business development, and help foster a more dynamic design community here in Portland. Plus, with such a plethora of independent breweries, our choice of venues and beverages is expansive.

Like Lunch 2.0, the dMob gathering is free to attend, cialis stores. What's more, this time---unlike other dMobs which often take place at a local bar or restaurant---you'll be getting your drinks free of charge. Cialis stores, Free drinks. Interesting people. Getting more creative crossover going, cialis stores. Sounds like a great time. Cialis stores, The gathering begins around 6:30 PM at 1227 NW Davis in the Pearl. For more information, see dMob dLux: design + tech = <3. For more on today's Lunch 2.0, wait for Jake's forthcoming write-up.

March 8, 2010

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Sildenafil citrate non prescription drug, Friendly reminder, this Wednesday, March 10, Oregon Film, Beam Development and Hive-FX will be co-hosting Lunch 2.0 at Hive’s offices in the SE waterfront from 12 to 2 PM.

Hive is easy walking distance from AboutUs where we were last month, in case you need some geographical perspective.

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A quick look at Upcoming tells me we've got a pretty solid number planning to come, including a lot of names I'm not recognizing.

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Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

March 10 hosted by Oregon Film, Beam Development and Hive-FX

Don't fret, sildenafil citrate non prescription drug. I'll be announcing April and May soon, and I'm close to nailing down hosts for June and July. Sildenafil citrate non prescription drug, Now, the boilerplate:

If you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

March 4, 2010

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February 18, 2010

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Canadain tadalafil india, Yesterday, the great folks at AboutUs graciously opened their offices for the third time to Lunch 2.0, celebrating the second birthday of our Portland chapter.

I was curious, so I checked, and in the last two years, we've had 24 Lunch 2.0s, averaging one a month, just like I like it.

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Coincidentally, Olympia Mills was developed by Beam Development, one of our hosts next month.The turnout was good, maybe 80 people. Strangely, Lunch 2.0 seems to have peaked in popularity, and attracting smaller numbers over the last several lunches, canadain tadalafil india. Not entirely sure why, but maybe it's growing pains. Canadain tadalafil india, If you have any thoughts about why, find the comments and let me know.

Before the eating and mingling began in earnest, Ray King (@Rathbone), the CEO of AboutUs said some inspiring words about the Portland startup scene and Portland in general.

Then, Christie Koehler (@christiekoehler), recently-elected to the Legion of Tech Board and one of the lead organizers of Open Source Bridge, announced the dates for the 2010 iteration of OSB (i.e, canadain tadalafil india. June 1-4, 2010) and put out a call for volunteer help with the conference. Canadain tadalafil india, Finally, Dawn Foster (@geekygirldawn) announced BarCamp Portland, which will be May 22, 2010 and will be at a new venue, the University of Portland, with a new twist: BarCamp will share the venue with Portland Code Camp.

Then, came the food. Attendees were treated to catering by Robin Catesby (@mizd) and Dave Molner (@chefchopper) who concocted a great mix of pasta, salad and veggies.

Plus, I know I saw cake, even though I didn't get a piece, and there were cookies too.

A good time was had by all. Thanks very much to AboutUs for the hospitality, again, and especially to Nyco Herzog (@nycoherzog) for organizing all the moving parts, again.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

March 10 hosted by Oregon Film, Beam Development and Hive-FX

I have several upcoming lunches in the works that should get us through to mid-Summer, fingers crossed. So, stay tuned for more announcements.

If you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

(Images courtesy of Aaron Hockley. Used with permission.).

February 15, 2010

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Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

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Shizzow provides the technology for you to notify your friends of your location, with as little effort as possible, so you can spend more time hanging out with your peeps and less time trying to coordinate bringing them together through phone, email, SMS and IM.

I liked the idea. And I really liked the folks who were working to put it together and make it into something. I can still remember sitting down with Ryan Snyder and Sam Keen when they unveiled the idea. And then hearing Dawn Foster was going to help. And later with Mark Wallaert.

It was just a good group of people trying to build something that had a ton of potential.

I liked them so much, in fact, that I invited them to share their idea with the folks at the Silicon Florist hosted Portland Lunch 2.0 at CubeSpace.

And I wasn't the only one who thought so. The entire Portland tech community embraced them. And Shizzow, little by little, became a community pursuit. And the Shizzow folks knew it.

I’d like to give knucks to Scott Kevton and Ray King, who served as fabulous advisors; bows of gratitude to the publicity given by Rick Turoczy at the Silicon Florist, Cami Kaos and Dr. Normal at Strange Love Live, Marshall Kirkpatrick at Read Write Web, and Adam Duvander of MapScripting; pint glass clinks to Sue Brown, Matt Gifford, Reid Biels, Bill Jackson, John Nastos, Don Park, Sam Grover, Ken Baer and the other developers who pounded on the Shizzow API; and high fives to Sam Keen, Gus Torres, Carolynn Duncan, Aaron Hockley, Ryan Buchanan, and the countless number of others who have helped along the way.

But it wasn't all champagne and roses. Like any startup, Shizzow suffered some bumps and setbacks.

For as quickly as Shizzow took off locally, it struggled to find a following in other areas. At the time, that didn't seem to matter. We loved it. We used it. We knew where people were. And things kept getting better and better. From our perspective.

But then the market changed a bit. Competitors got funding. Platforms grew more prominently. New people and companies began to enter the race with new ideas---and then the game changed.

And then the economy changed. And suddenly it wasn't so easy to bootstrap a startup and work on some side gigs. And with little capital, there simply weren't enough hands to get everything done.

New shiny objects came along. Shizzow remained a strong product, but some of the lustre began to fade.

And now, we've come to today. When Shizzow announced that the startup---the foray into becoming a full-fledged company---is returning to the realm of side project.

We’ve seen the writing on the wall for some time now, with services like Foursquare and Gowalla pushing forward and securing funding, that the outlook for Shizzow and its future was dim. We’ve had to admit to ourselves, after each of has suffered periods of burnout while attempting to juggle full-time jobs and this startup, that we simply cannot continue to push Shizzow forward with our current lack of resources.

So Shizzow will continue. But not with the speed and effort it once had. And it will return to the realm of side project for Mark. Not shuttered. But maybe a little mothballed.

So what did we learn from Shizzow?

It was a great effort. With many lessons learned by the founders. And many more lessons for all of us to take away for our own edification.

And yeah, it's a little sad having to write this. But it happens. These are startups.

And while Shizzow didn't skyrocket to the levels of some of its counterparts, it did manage some things that were far more important. It captured our imagination with its potential. It built community. And it built connection. And it did all of that at a time when those things were desperately needed.

And honestly---quite honestly---Portland is better for it---and the startup community here is better for it---for having had the opportunity to go along for the ride.

Here's looking forward to the next startup that manages to accomplish as much as Shizzow did.

For more from the source, read the post on Shizzow's future from Ryan Snyder. And if you appreciate what they managed to accomplish as much as I did, please leave them a comment.

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February 1, 2010

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Drink alcohol with cialis, You know it's a new year. And you know that the activity around the Portland startup scene seems to have suddenly come out of hibernation. But as that hubbub has been getting---thankfully---louder and louder, do you have any idea which Silicon Florist stories readers just like you found the most interesting, drink alcohol with cialis.

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What entrepreneurs and startups can learn from the whole Conan O’Brien debacle

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That’s it. Drink alcohol with cialis, Officially declaring 2010 “The Year of the Acquisition” in Portland. (AboutUs acquires JanRain’s Jyte)

Round up: Portland-based Jive Software acquires Boulder-based Filtrbox

Joining Strange Love Live Productions and announcing we’ll be doing 30 hour day all over again

Twitalyzer 2.0 takes analyzing Twitter---and over analyzing yourself---to a whole new level

Portland-based StepChange becomes part of a burgeoning social agency

Nozzl Media launches a widget that hints at future real-time products

Portland’s rollercoaster year: Recapping the 2009 startup scene and looking forward to 2010

Reminder: Lunch 2.0 at Extensis Next Week

Wow. It looks like 2010 is shaping up to be a great year already, drink alcohol with cialis. I can't wait to see what you folks accomplish in February.

(Image courtesy Mulling It Over Drink alcohol with cialis, . Used under Creative Commons.).

January 31, 2010

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Tadalafil for sale, Mark your calendars now because this one will be interesting, assuming you like entertainment.

Oregon Film (a.k.a. The Governor's Office of Film and Television), Beam Development and Hive-FX will be co-hosting Lunch 2.o at Hive's offices on March 10, 2010 from 12 to 2 PM, tadalafil for sale.

I'm excited for this because it promises to be an event where we should get an interesting mix of communities--tech, entertainment, creative--which always makes for a good time. Tadalafil for sale, Wondering why would these organizations want to host a Lunch 2.0.

Maybe you'll just have to come by and ask them.

OK, I'll stop being coy, tadalafil for sale. This lunch is the brainchild of Vince Porter, the Executive Director of the Oregon Film, who sees value in bridging the entertainment and technology communities. Tadalafil for sale, Makes sense, since producing entertainment is an increasingly technical field and marketing that entertainment includes more geeky channels like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

And of course, geeks love entertainment, as evidenced by Wil Wheaton's surprise appearance last June on Live at 7. Wil happened to be in town filming Leverage, a production wooed here to Portland by Oregon Film, tadalafil for sale.

And yes, that's my favorite example of what Oregon Film does because I love that show. Another recent example is Extraordinary Measures Tadalafil for sale, , and I'm sure Vince will have more to share.

We all know how great Oregon is, and it's Oregon Film's charter to let the entertainment industry know that.

Beam Development got involved because they have redeveloped the Eastbank Commerce Center, where Oregon Film's new offices are, as well as several other properties on the Eastbank, including the Olympic Mills Commerce Center, where AboutUs is located. We'll be there on February 17 in case you want to admire Beam's work.

If you've been down to the Eastbank lately, you'll know how much it's been transformed and how sweet a space it is now.

Finally, Hive-FX is graciously opening their offices to our little event. Hive produces visual effects, animation and live action, so they have a lot of big iron, the kind that makes geeks drool. I've never met a geek who didn't like animation, so that should be a great fit.

Excited. Here's the skinny:

Hosts: Oregon Film, Beam Development and Hive-FX

Where: 79 SE Taylor St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97214

When: March 10, 2010 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

As always, please RSVP for yourself and any guests you plan on bringing, so the hosts will know how much food they need. Also, if you're vegan/vegetarian, make sure to shout out in the comments on the Upcoming event.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

February 17 at AboutUs

March 10 hosted by Oregon Film, Beam Development and Hive-FX

Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

January 21, 2010

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The first Portland Lunch 2.0 of 2010 happened yesterday at Extensis Performance anxiety cialis, . The crowd seemed a bit sparser than usual, but still a nice turnout probably 60-80 people in total.

I'm guessing the long period between the announcement and the actual lunch had something to do with that, performance anxiety cialis. A couple people told me they'd almost forgot about it. Performance anxiety cialis, Somehow we soldiered on, with the help of Jim Kidwell and his colleagues at Extensis, catering by Nicholas, Extensis swag and stickers.

I'm trying to avoid exclamation points, but if you know me, you know I love me some stickers.

The "What Type Are You" stickers were like personal tags, cleverly part of the name badges, which had room for several, as well as the usual name, Twitter handle, etc, performance anxiety cialis.

Being the shut-in that I am, I decided to do Bizarro tagging for a laugh.

Performance anxiety cialis, Of course, I was the only one who laughed, although several people smiled politely when I explained. I get that a lot.

Anyway, the lunch went really well; people milled around and sat at tables chatting, performance anxiety cialis. The mix was about half faces I recognized and half new faces, which is great. Performance anxiety cialis, I always enjoy reaching new people and new micro-communities within Portland.

That said, I had some fun conversations with people I already know, including an in-depth discussion of how to "earn" the Douchebag foursquare badge with Nate (@unclenate) and Jerry (@b3gl), a "it's been a long time" catch-up with a very cheery Betsy (@betsywhim), a chat with Lia (@missburrows) about her back surgery and recovery, and a musing with Doug (@dougcoleman) about the machine that compresses t-shirts into tiny, shrink-wrapped chotchkies.

Oh right, that came up because Extensis had some of those compressed shirts.

Doug was kind enough to find a video of that very machine doing its job to scratch that itch. I need to get out more.

Anyway, thanks to the kind folks at Extensis for having us over for lunch, and thanks to Kelly (@verso) for planting the seeds for this well over a year ago.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

February 17 at AboutUs

Stay tuned for more announcements. I'll be announcing the March host very soon.

Want to know what’s involved. Check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen. So, we humbly thank you.

January 21, 2010

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Viagra cookies, Well it's a short week. But that doesn't mean we're going to short change you with memePDX. Oh no, my friend, viagra cookies. In fact, we may have run just a tad long this week. Viagra cookies, But there was so much good stuff about which to chat, we simply couldn't help it.

This week, Cami Kaos and I discuss Portland Ten getting a grant from the PDC, Mike Rogoway's "Taxes and tech: Oregon's industry leaders aren't engaged," Open Source Bridge 2010 planning, AboutUs hits the Portland Lunch 2.0 trifecta, Apple tablet rumors coming true, and The New York Times starting to charge for Web content.

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January 16, 2010

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Women use tadalafil, Apparently, twos are wild in 2010. Beer and Blog just celebrated their second birthday, and it will soon be Lunch 2.0's turn.

I'm tickled to announce that the kind folks at AboutUs, who've been busy lately, are graciously welcoming Lunch 2.0 back into their offices for the third time, women use tadalafil.

That's right. Women use tadalafil, Three is a magic number. The Portland chapter of Lunch 2.0 kicked off at AboutUs back on February 27, 2008, and we returned on February 11, 2009 to celebrate our first birthday.

On February 17, 2010, we'll be back for a terrible two birthday celebration and the usual networking and socializing, women use tadalafil.

Hosts: AboutUs

Where: 107 SE Washington Street, Suite 520, Portland, OR 97214

When: February 17, 2010 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

Never heard of AboutUs. Women use tadalafil, Hard to believe, but just in case, here’s their about.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

January 20 at Extensis

February 17 at AboutUs

I should have more announcements coming soon as the schedule coalesces for Spring.

I'm always looking for hosts, so if you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment, hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot), or find me at a Lunch 2.0, if you want to chat IRL, women use tadalafil.

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Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. As with the majority of the tech events in Portland, sponsors make them happen, women use tadalafil. So, we humbly thank you.

January 14, 2010

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Getting tadalafil, How is it already Thursday. Oh. Well, if it is that means it's time for another episode of memePDX, getting tadalafil.

This week, it's the "acquisition edition." Cami Kaos and I talk about Jive acquiring Filtrbox, StepChange getting acquired, AboutUs acquires Jyte from JanRain, Beer and Blog turns two, the first Lunch 2.0 of the year, Mercy Corps helping Haiti, Google's approach to China, and Google Docs will allow uploading documents. And thank you so much to Joe Christensen at Blaze Streaming Media Getting tadalafil, for loaning us a Tricaster so we could even do the show this week.

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Want to subject yourself to this torture on a regular basis subscribe to this podcast, getting tadalafil. Get the video feed or the iTunes feed for the video of memePDX. We're also on Vimeo Getting tadalafil, , because of the whole Portland connection. And of course, if you're interested in staying in touch, you can always follow memePDX on Twitter. Or you can become a fan of memePDX on Facebook.

January 12, 2010

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Trying cialis, And we're back . . , trying cialis. hard to believe that I announced the first Lunch 2.0 of 2010 would be at Extensis on January 20 last Halloween. Equally mind-boggling, to me at least, was the last time we did this was back at Elemental the week before Halloween. Trying cialis, Yeah, I was surprised too and had to recheck those dates. You know what, we should totally do that whole Lunch 2.0 thing again, and soon, like next week.

So, if you missed the whole Lunch 2.0 scene over the last two-and-a-half months, I'm here to feed (ha, pun) that jones, trying cialis.

Mark your calendars now: Portland Lunch 2.0, Extensis, Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 12-2 PM. Trying cialis, I usually do a reminder the week of the actual lunch, but since it's been so long, I wanted to get as accurate a count as possible going into next week.

So, if you please, head over to Upcoming and RSVP there to let the kind folks at Extensis know that you're coming and if applicable, how many friends/colleagues/coworkers/bodyguards you'll have in your entourage.

Oh, and if you're a vegan or vegetarian, make sure to indicate that the Upcoming event comments, or take your chances, trying cialis.

As if the free lunch and great company isn't enough to convince you, I hear Extensis will be sweetening the deal with schwag, specifically posters, laptop skins, USB drives, etc. Trying cialis, That hanging etc. has your mind wandering, or maybe that's just me.

So, see you then for the first Portland Lunch 2.0 of the decade. Hey, it might be the first Lunch 2.0 of the decade. Let's run with that.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

January 20 at Extensis

I know. I majored in obvious. There are others, not yet announced, on the horizon, but I'm always looking for hosts.

If you’re interested or know someone who might be interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

November 9, 2009

Buying Cialis Without Perscription

Buying cialis without perscription, It's unfortunate to see Portland and Silicon Forest startups suffer shutdowns, be it at the hands of the economy or otherwise. But on the upside, it's alway good to see the execs taking lessons away from their efforts. And even better when they share them with the rest of us, buying cialis without perscription.

Mike Berkley provided some insights he learned after SplashCast shut down. Buying cialis without perscription, And now, with the the shuttering of MioWorks---a people-centric project and customer relationship management app that also happened to speak Spanish---David Abramowski the former CEO of MioWorks has shared some tips based on what he learned during the journey, in the hopes that other entrepreneurs don't make similar mistakes.

So how did we get here from there, so quickly. When 2009 kicked off, MioWorks was an up-and-coming part of the Portland startup community, buying cialis without perscription. They sponsored Ignite Portland 5. Buying cialis without perscription, They hosted Portland Lunch 2.0. They were profiled in The Oregonian as one of the tech entrepreneurs able to defy the recession, buying cialis without perscription. And they jumped in to help Open Source Bridge come to fruition. Buying cialis without perscription, Now, less than a year later, the company has helped customers migrate to other services and MioWorks has completely closed up shop.

How'd that happen. Well, David was kind enough to share some of his thoughts on what went wrong and where MioWorks made mistakes.

Here are his top three observations:

1. Don't assume you know your market.

Before we started any development on MioWorks we started with the numbers. Days of research on the small and medium business segment helped us to pick several segments that we thought were going to just love our solution. Our final analysis gave us a comprehensive list of industry codes to target along with some great numbers to use in funding presentations. Unfortunately we really didn't know our market. We didn't understand what made Lawyers & Accountants actually purchase things. We didn't know what influenced them and what triggered their behaviors. Once we realized that we targeted an audience we had little domain expertise with, it was a bit too late. Our competitors were lawyers and accountants who could talk the talk and walk the walk. It created a barrier to entry that was hard to overcome. So our first lesson learned is to really know your market. Not just who they are, but what they do - how they do it - and why they buy things. I'd say it's best to focus on a market you have been involved with or know inside and out. That will give you a big advantage.

2. Don't build a product without a partnership strategy.

Very quickly we learned the overwhelming cost of awareness in the small business market segment. A single advertisement in a magazine was $5,000. Direct mail campaigns would cost around $1 per company you touched with a single postcard. Press releases were worthless without a PR agency pushing your agenda and those cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 per month. The fact that we were an "out of our own pocket" startup, we were constrained with what we could do. What would have helped us was a targeted partner strategy. The right partner could have provided us access to an audience at a fraction of the cost of trying to carve our own ice cube from the middle of a glacier. Going forward, I will always make sure I have a strategic partner or two that can help open doors, get attention and give you a little bit extra credibility. Lesson learned here is that going it alone is a lonely venture.

3. Listen to the VCs and target, target target.

I spent a lot of time (too much!) talking to VCs to see if there was opportunity for external financing. Although I had great conversations the conversations ended up in the same spot. The VCs wanted to see traction in a specific market segment. They also wanted to see how the team could really target in and win a beach-head. Somewhat related to my first lesson, but this was the reality check that we ignored. As a team we let our "research" guide us instead of our street smarts. The big numbers of the SMB marketplace gave us the false confidence that we would have a fast ramp to success. The lesson learned here is that you actually listen to what is being said. Don't apply your own filter to it. The biggest lesson, don't fund raise - sell. That's right. Use your time to sell your product, generate revenue and prove your business model.

Upside to the downside

It's always hard to see good ideas failing to gain the traction they need to survive. But I'm always thankful when folks share what they've learned. Hopefully, it will help some other entrepreneurs in their pursuits.

No definitive word on David's next venture, but word around the campfire is that there's something in the works.

October 30, 2009

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Tadalafil directions, I know seems a bit premature to start thinking about 2010, but with the snowfall creeping down below 2,000 feet, buying chains and seeing sporadic holiday decorations appear around town, it might not be too early.

With that in mind, I'm pleased to announce that Extensis will be hosting the first Portland Lunch 2.o of 2010 on January 20. Go ahead and save that date now, tadalafil directions.

Not familiar with Extensis. Tadalafil directions, Well, they build font management and digital asset management software and have been around for 15 years, I believe all of them here in Portland.

Interested to learn more. Here come the details:

Hosts: Extensis

Where: 1800 SW First Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, OR, 97201

When: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 12 PM to 2 PM

As usual, please RSVP on Upcoming, tadalafil directions. This tells the hosts how much grub to get, and if you’re vegetarian or vegan, make sure to drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat, which kind of defeats the purpose of, you know, lunch.

Tadalafil directions, Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

January 20, 2010 at Extensis

So, it looks like we're taking a break for the holidays, unless someone steps up in a hurry. Probably just as well, what with all the happy distractions. Don't fret too much though because I have a few leads for February and March, but as always, I can use your help finding new (or re-convincing old) hosts, tadalafil directions.

If you’re interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Tadalafil directions, Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

October 23, 2009

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Tadalafil pfizer, On Wednesday, Elemental Technologies hosted Lunch 2.0 in downtown.

In addition to the usual suspects, I noticed a lot of new faces, which was great. This was partially a happy coincidence and partially by design, tadalafil pfizer.

Because Elemental builds software that, in the words of Julie Williams, Elemental's Communications Manager, "masters the art of using massively parallel solutions to accelerate video conversion," I figured our friends over at the Governor's Office of Film and Television might be interested. Tadalafil pfizer, After all, they're tapped into the Portland video community at large, all of whom, I'm sure have encoding and transcoding pains.

They were interested, attended and were even nice enough to send a note about the lunch to their mailing list.

Among the faces I recognized was Dr, tadalafil pfizer. Normal from Strange Love Live, who was positively giddy (for him); as the producer of SLL and memePDX and generally a video geek, he was excited to visit Elemental and see their software in action.

Tadalafil pfizer, So, after about a half hour of noming and mingling, the festivities began. Julie welcomed everyone and introduced Andy Beach (@andybeach), VP of marketing, talked about the company's background and Elemental's GPU-accelerated technology.

Next up was Greg, a senior software engineer on the Elemental Server team, then Davy (@davystevenson), a software engineer building the Rails interface for Elemental Server, and finally Lisa, a product manager for Elemental Accelerator.

When, initially, the video for Elemental Accelerator played with no sound, someone on the Elemental team quipped "we do video, not sound", which gives you an idea of the tone of the event, laid back, and yet, informative, tadalafil pfizer.

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The 60 or so people crammed into the conference room had quite a few questions for the Elemental team after the presentations, more than I expected anyway. Tadalafil pfizer, So, it seemed like the lunch attracted a targeted audience.

All together, about 100 or so people came to the lunch, some skipping the presentations to chat among themselves in the kitchen. The format worked well, and I had a couple people comment that this was their favorite Lunch 2.0 yet.

Thanks to Elemental for hosting.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

None

That's right, there are no Lunch 2.0s on the schedule. I have a couple hosts interested for January and February, but it looks like we're done for the year, which may not be a terrible thing what with the weather and holidays.

If you're interested, or know someone who might be, let me know here hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

(Image courtesy andybeach. Used with permission.).

October 19, 2009

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If you're not familiar with Elemental, love shooting video and putting it online, work with video a lot, or are just a curious person, this is the Lunch 2.0 for you.

From what Julie Williams, Communication Manager at Elemental, has told me, it sounds like an interesting time, köpa viagra.

In addition to the normal networking and grubbing, Elemental's employees will be talking about:

Building an enterprise product UI on Ruby.

Getting online video distributed in mass.

Tips for video creation in Adobe CS4.

If you're wondering how to get there, Elemental is on SW Fifth Avenue downtown in the bus mall, next to MAX, and apparently, there's plenty of bike parking on the street too.

Please RSVP on Upcoming Köpa viagra, so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat. I guess it's not as critical this time, since Julie is a vegan, but still, it's good to know, köpa viagra.

Anyway, hope to see you Wednesday.

Köpa viagra, Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

None

Although I do have a tentative one for January and several maybes floating around, there aren't any definite Lunch 2.0 dates out there right now. Blame the economy, or if you're feeling charitable, help me find a host.

Drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot), köpa viagra. Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

September 14, 2009

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We're headed back Cialis experiences, to eROI for Portland Lunch 2.0 on Wednesday for their second lunch.

If you're keeping score, this will be the fourth Lunch 2.0 in that office building at 505 NW Couch in Old Town.

In addition to the two eROI lunches, we were there just last month at Nedspace, which is in the old offices formerly inhabited by Vidoop where we had Lunch 2.0 in May of last year, cialis experiences.

Based on Upcoming, this looks to be a pretty lightly attended Lunch 2.0. Cialis experiences, Please RSVP as usual. This tells the hosts how much grub to get, and if you’re vegetarian or vegan, make sure to drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

Feel free to bring your friends and coworkers too, cialis experiences. It's a social event after all.

Thanks to those of you who have used eROI Event Cialis experiences, to register and to submit raffle suggestions.

I'm not sure if there will be a raffle, but I'm pulling for the raffling off of innocence, as suggested by Ryan, because it sounds like a prize, but winning seems more like losing. Or maybe it's a favor, cialis experiences.

Anyway, see you Wednesday.

Cialis experiences, Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

September 16 at eROI

October 21 at Elemental Technologies

If you’re interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

September 4, 2009

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Portland Lunch 2.0 has received a temporary stay of execution from Elemental Technologies Generic sildenafil citrate free shipping, .

I joke, but seriously, either interest has dried up or the idea of giving 100 or so people free grub doesn't seem as good as it did last year. Surprise, generic sildenafil citrate free shipping.

Anyway, thanks to Davy Stevenson (@davystevenson) and the rest of the crew at Elemental, we'll be networking and chowing down for at least another month.

Elemental made headlines earlier this Summer with the release Generic sildenafil citrate free shipping, of Elemental Accelerator. What is Elemental Accelerator you ask.

Elemental Accelerator is a video processing solution for creative professionals who need to support an ever-increasing number of output video formats with flat or reduced resources, generic sildenafil citrate free shipping. Elemental Accelerator leverages NVIDIA GPUs to dramatically speed the process of converting commonly distributed digital audio and video formats to H.264 baseline, main, or high profiles. Generic sildenafil citrate free shipping, This includes accelerated decoding, processing and encoding of video into high quality H.264 files ready for upload to the web or for burning to Blu-ray disc.

It's a good thing Rick covered this already because I know nothing about video. This lunch will be a good opportunity to change that I suppose. If you're interested to learn more about Elemental, check out Rick's coverage of their first round of funding, or bounce over and read more about them, generic sildenafil citrate free shipping.

Here's a bit more from Julie Williams, Communication Manager at Elemental:

Who knew Portland is a hotbed for disruptive technology in video processing?

Right downtown, Elemental Technologies' software masters the art of using massively parallel solutions to accelerate video conversion. If you've ever spent over four hours to encode a short video clip than you'll know what a godsend this is!

Generic sildenafil citrate free shipping, Join us at Elemental's headquarters to learn about challenging code, to see our soon-to-be released Beta product and to meet other videophiles.

Consider yourselves teased.

As usual, please RSVP on Upcoming. This tells the hosts how much grub to get, and if you’re vegetarian or vegan, make sure to drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat, which kind of defeats the purpose, generic sildenafil citrate free shipping.

Here’s the skinny:

Hosts: Elemental Technologies

Where: 620 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon, 97204

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 12 PM to 2 PM

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

September 16 at eROI

October 21 at Elemental Technologies

If you're interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0, drop a comment or hit me up on Twitter (@jkuramot). Generic sildenafil citrate free shipping, Also, check out the how-to primer.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0.

September 1, 2009

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Tadalafil through canada, It was a fairly quiet month here in the Silicon Forest. A nice ebb and flow of big stories punctuated by periods of silence. But it's August, tadalafil through canada. So that's to be expected. Tadalafil through canada, So what did the dog days of summer reveal for the startup scene in Oregon. Well, even as quiet as it was, there were still quite a few stories---here and there---that got people talking. Which ones, tadalafil through canada. Well, here are the top 10 posts according to your peers---a combination of Web and RSS metrics---from Silicon Florist for August 2009. Tadalafil through canada, Take a look.

Getting even more creative: Wieden + Kennedy launches Portland Incubator Experiment

WordCamp Portland: Let the registration begin

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Sad news: SplashCast hits the off button on Social TV

SwedeShop: IKEA on the iPhone

Portland Ten Lunch 2.0 Features Livepitches and Late Lunch

Webtrends releases Webtrends Analytics 9, initial reviews are ecstatic

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Portland, Oregon, is the most entrepreneurial town in the world (Published in July 2009)

Here's looking forward to an even more eventful September.

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August 27, 2009

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Buy sildenafil citrate now, Yesterday, Portland Ten, Stoel Rives, FundingUniverse, and NedSpace sponsored the first Lunch 2.0 to feature another event, livepitching.

Turns out, there was another unintentional first. No lunch, or rather late lunch, buy sildenafil citrate now.

I'll take the blame here for not realizing in advance our hosts had ordered the pizza to arrive after the livepitching, rather than at noon. Buy sildenafil citrate now, Unfortunately, several people left hungry, and I know you can't all take a full two hours away from work for lunch.

Apologies. Ryan, of eROI our host in September and upstairs neighbor of NedSpace, assured me that he will have lunch ready to go well before noon, buy sildenafil citrate now.

Luckily, I think Backspace benefited, so let's just say we were stimulating the local economy. Buy sildenafil citrate now, Anyway, those who stayed for the livepitching got a unique chance to see elevator-style pitches from entrepreneurs as well as feedback from a seasoned panel of experts including Brock Blake from FundingUniverse, Ashleigh Williams from Willamette Venture Group, Eric Pozzo from Oregon Angel Fund, Todd Bauman from Stoel Rives, and Carolynn Duncan from Portland Ten.

Congrats to all five companies that pitched and to JourneyGym the lucky company selected by the panel to receive the prize pack of startup professional services from Stoel Rives, FundingUniverse, and Portland Ten. Carolynn has more details over at Portland Ten, buy sildenafil citrate now.

Networking at Lunch 2.0, who knew?

Since I spent the better part of an hour manning the door to let people into the building, I don't have much to recap, and I didn't get a full list of the five companies who pitched. Buy sildenafil citrate now, I'll update once I get that list.

Update: The other companies presenting were: Bright Neighbor, BioAlgene, SpiritWorks Software, and Optical Specialists.

By the time the food arrived and the pitching ended, people started the usual networking part of Lunch 2.0, and even though I couldn't stick around to enjoy it, I think a fun time was had by all.

One last programming note, Portland Lunch 2.0 is running short of future hosts. Maybe Lunch 2.0 has run its course here in Portland, maybe I'm a lazy organizer, maybe it's the economy or Drew's Cancer. All of the above.

Anyway, if you want to help out or have suggestions, drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot). It’s easy to do.

Maybe Network Redux will be interested. Did you notice they're handing out goodies at Beer and Blog tomorrow.

Don’t forget this Lunch 2.0, coming soon:

September 16 at eROI

Big thanks to all the past hosts.

(Image courtesy Carolynn Duncan. Used with permission.).

August 24, 2009

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Livepitching, or American Idol for entrepreneurs, will happen 12 to 12:45, with the regular Lunch 2.0 festivities following.

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This lunch is the brainchild of Carolynn "hundreddollar Buy cialis low cost, " Duncan. So, if you like, thank her for bringing these Portland communities together for the aforementioned love fest.

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August 26 hosted by Portland Ten, Stoel Rives, FundingUniverse, and NedSpace at NedSpace Old Town

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Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

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Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

August 26 hosted by Portland Ten, Stoel Rives, FundingUniverse, and NedSpace at NedSpace Old Town

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The list of individuals who have helped, advised, and cajoled has grown far too long to repeat. But I hope that each and every one of you know how much I value your feedback, criticism, and ideas.

Again, thank you.

That said, Silicon Florist is not without its problems. Two years of working on this side project in my free time for free---and thank you to all of you who feign shock when I admit that this isn't my full-time job---means Silicon Florist is experiencing growing pains and starting to show its inadequacies.

There's much much more to be done. People to interview. Projects to highlight. Towns to visit. Connections to make.

At times, the blog is far too much of "the same old gang" over and over. And admittedly, I've still completely failed on bringing you more stories about the people making things happen. But I've got some ideas. And a site currently in mothballs that may help.

Again, there's a ton to do. It's not for wont of doing it. It's just a matter of finding the time to get it done.

But thanks for putting up with Silicon Florist, as is. Foibles, bugs, and all. I'll continue to try to find ways to make it better. Because quite honestly, you deserve it. And Portland deserves it.

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As always, we'll start broadcasting about 10-ish, tonight. So hopefully we'll see you there, albeit virtually. If you can't make it, you can always catch the recording---and I can tell you the boring parts to skip. (Read: When my lips are moving.)

Thank you, Portland. Thank you, Oregon. And thank you, um, you. This continues to be the most awesome serendipitous accident with which I've ever had the pleasure of being involved.

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Actually, there might have been more, but I had to bail early, just as the festivities got going. It's a good thing they got their signs put up earlier in the week, or so Chris told me, because Slate is in a pretty nondescript office space just east of the SE Foster and SE Holgate intersection, best sildenafil citrate alternative.

Once inside, their office is a nice cozy space, definitely larger than what they used to incubate at CubeSpace, with a large common area for working, easily converted to handle the mixing and mingling of a Lunch 2.0.

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Thanks to Slate for having us all over to visit the Eastside.

Don’t forget these this Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

August 26 hosted by Portland Ten, Stoel Rives, FundingUniverse, and NedSpace at NedSpace Old Town

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Even if you're not familiar with Slate, you probably know the team: Chris O’Rourke (@chrisorourke), Elizabeth Buckwalter (@elizabetcb), Daniel Erickson (@techwraith) and Jeffrey Erickson (@jeffreykaine).

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Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

August 5 hosted by Slate Technologies

August 26 hosted by Portland Ten, Stoel Rives, FundingUniverse, and NedSpace at NedSpace Old Town

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Here's the skinny:

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Our hosts were Mark Friel and Kristin Hammond (@FzMcFadden) of Pacific Real Estate Partners, the brokerage that secured the space for Jive. The fifth floor is rough and unfinished inside, except for the bathrooms (more on that in a minute), and has its own elevator, herbal tadalafil fda.

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After that, the mixing and mingling continued. I chatted for a bit with Vince Porter (@oregonfilm), Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Film and Television, about the Leverage season premier, which was last night and filmed in Portland (you knew that, right?).

Vince's office is getting started with Twitter, and when I checked later, I was shocked to see that only 1,100 or so people follow @oregonfilm. By comparison, Rick is one away from 4,000. Vince was also looking for some help getting started with Twitter; I figure there are a couple of you out there who'd love to help. If you want to help, start by following.

Mark and Kristin announced there would be tours of the building, which I was bummed to miss. I hear the vault and old shooting range are pretty dope. Kristin raffled off the free night at The Nines, as promised, didn't recognize the winner. The $100 gift card to Departures was announced over Twitter yesterday afternoon.

As of this morning, it wasn't claimed. So, Kristin drew another name, and Matt Nees was the lucky winner. He's had a big week.

So, back to the bathrooms, the only thing finished on the fifth floor. The countertops have shredded money in them, which looks a lot like seaweed. I guess we'll take their word for it. No cash value was announced.

Don’t forget these this Lunch 2.0, coming soon:

August 5 hosted by Slate Technologies

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

We're running a little thin on planned Lunch 2.0s. Hit me up if you want to host.

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Please RSVP on Upcoming so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

July 15 hosted by Pacific Real Estate Partners at Jive Software

August 5 hosted by Slate Technologies

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

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June 27, 2009

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Plus, you probably know the Slate team personally through other community events and/or Twitter. They are:

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Update: I neglected to mention Shelley (@addictedtotext) who is interning at Slate. Sorry about the omission, who sells generic cialis. I blame Chris.

Here's the skinny on the lunch:

Hosts: Slate Technologies

Where: 6315 SE Holgate Blvd.Portland, OR 97206

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Please RSVP on Upcoming Who sells generic cialis, so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

July 15 hosted by Pacific Real Estate Partners at Jive Software

August 5 hosted by Slate Technologies

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0, who sells generic cialis. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

June 25, 2009

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Apparently, McFadden's is their unofficial first-floor "conference room". Last-minute operational snags torpedoed catering by Koi Fusion PDX (@koifusionpdx), making this the first Portland Lunch 2.0 with a wait-staff and TV, more on that in minute.

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After the talking portion, came the eating and watching soccer portion. Sildenafil citrate directions, The US-Spain Confederation Cup match was on the TVs, and the Lunch 2.0 crowd was pretty enthusiastic to watch the US win 2-0, creating another coincidence, i.e. the score.

Stephanie El-Hajj and Ken Wagner then raffled off tickets for the SAO's golf tournament on July 10.

All-in-all a pretty eventful Lunch 2.0.

Thanks to Andy and ISITE for hosting.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

July 15 hosted by Pacific Real Estate Partners at Jive Software

I hope to announce at least one upcoming Lunch 2.0 for August, possibly two. Stay tuned, or not, it's Summer. Enjoy.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

June 24, 2009

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Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

June 24 hosted by ISITE Design

July 15 hosted by Pacific Real Estate Partners at Jive Software

I’ve got a few tentatives cooking for August/September. If you want to host one, drop a comment here (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information, viagra suppositories. It’s easy.

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You can read the complete post announcing the closure on the CubeSpace blog.

My chief concern is people recognize just how quintessential CubeSpace was to our current community. It's terribly hard to quantify. And even I am shocked just running through the laundry list of times that CubeSpace stepped up to provide space for the community and its efforts.

Time and time again, the space and its seemingly indefatigable staff served as the go-to location for user groups, random gatherings, and any number of celebrations.

Here are some of the most memorable for me:

Providing space for the Silicon Florist Portland Lunch 2.0

Hosting BarCamp Portland throughout its existence

Helping people get From Side Project to Startup

Stepping up to make the first ever WordCamp Portland a reality

Providing the location that incubated Open Source Bridge

Pulling together the meeting with Portland Mayor Sam Adams to talk about the startup environment

And of course, perhaps the most poignant, witnessing the community rallying to Save CubeSpace

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CubeSpace helped all of these things happen. And now, the founders could use our help.

Many of you have asked what you can do to help. Eva and I have been unable to answer, until now. What we need now are jobs. We have mountains of debt, no assets, and are facing the possibility of personal bankruptcy.

Eva and David, Portland is forever in your debt

I can't really find the words at this point. And honestly, I don't know that I'll ever be able to find the words to describe what their time, their compassion, and their energy did for the Portland tech community at this critical time in its development.

I'm sure others will find ways to say this much better than I. But I just want to thank Eva and David, from the bottom of my heart.

Without CubeSpace, the progress we've made as a community would never have happened. I'm confident of that. And for that, we all owe them a significant debt.

Thank you, CubeSpace. You will be missed.

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Unfortunate news: Vidoop reports another layoff

Portland Mayor Sam Adams talks open source, mobile, coworking, and the startup environment

Save CubeSpace: Rounding up the conversations while we wait for more details

Tell the Software Association of Oregon (SAO) where to go. Please.

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The kind people at Webtrends have agreed to give Open Source Bridge a forum to chat about the conference, which is quickly approaching, June 17-19 at the Oregon Convention Center.

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Hoping you do, since both Rick and I are volunteers, and your friendly neighborhood Silicon Florist is a media partner, and we've been yammering on about it for months now. Canada sildenafil citrate generic, Is this thing on.

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Want more Webtrends news, canada sildenafil citrate generic. You can has. Beer and Blog founder and all-around nice guy Justin Kistner will be joining their ranks on June 9 as Senior Manager Social Media Marketing Canada sildenafil citrate generic, . I can't say if Justin will make it to Lunch 2.0 on Thursday, but if he does, you can congratulate him in person, or if you prefer a more social media congratulatory method, drop a comment on his blog or tweet @ him.

Want more Open Source Bridge news, canada sildenafil citrate generic. You can has that too. Canada sildenafil citrate generic, Conference co-founders and open source mavens, Audrey Eschright and Selena Deckelmann, were guests on Strange Love Live last Friday.

So, if you want to help out with the conference, drop by Wednesday evening for the skinny on volunteering.

If you want to register for Open Source Bridge, head over there posthaste and tell your friends.

If you want to find out more about Webtrends and/or Open Source Bridge, hang with your favorite PDX peeps and meet some new people, meet us at Webtrends on Thursday.

As always, please make sure you RSVP over on Upcoming so they know how much food to get and drop a comment there if you’re a vegan or vegetarian. You can also +1 for Todd’s cookies-at-every-Lunch 2.0 campaign.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

June 4 hosted by Webtrends and Open Source Bridge

June 24 hosted by ISITE Design

July 15 hosted by Pacific Real Estate Partners at Jive Software

I've got a few tentatives cooking for August/September. If you want to host one, drop a comment here (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information. It’s easy.

As always, big thanks to all the previous and future hosts.

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Please RSVP on Upcoming so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

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Although I didn't make it to the last How to buy tadalafil, Lunch 2.0, hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center, I hear it was a good time.

I also hear the poor WebVisions volunteers were a bit flustered trying to check badges on unsuspecting lunch-goers. Sorry about that, how to buy tadalafil.

And poor Rick was operating at half capacity due to seasonal allergies. How to buy tadalafil, Poor guy.

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Here’s the skinny:

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Where: 851 SW 6th Avenue #1600, Portland, OR, 97204

When: June 4, 2009 from 12 PM to 2 PM

Please RSVP on Upcoming so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

If you attend PDX Lunch 2.0, you've probably heard about Open Source Bridge already.

You know, the volunteer-run conference, dedicated to open source citizenship and (ahem) world domination that's happening June 17-19 at the OCC.

Rather than co-opting another Lunch 2.0 to promote the conference, we're (full disclosure, both Rick and I are volunteers) teaming up with Webtrends, one of our awesome sponsors, to fill your ears with open source goodness and your belly with yummy food.

Coincidentally, Webtrends is a quick walk across Taylor Street from the Hilton Portland, where the Open Source Bridge all-hours hacker lounge will be during the conference.

And yes, June 4 is a Thursday.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

June 4 hosted by Webtrends and Open Source Bridge

June 24 hosted by ISITE Design

The list looks short, but don’t worry. There are announcements on the way soon.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

May 22, 2009

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Does generic sildenafil citrate work, Well, this is the last thing I expected on this Frenetic Friday. But it seems that arguably the de facto hub of the Portland startup tech scene, CubeSpace, is unfortunately in dire straits.

While we're still not clear on the specifics dollar amounts involved in the situation, it is clear that the folks at CubeSpace are facing eviction, does generic sildenafil citrate work.

The very short story is this: Tuesday we were served with a subpoena from our landlord, US Bank, for court order to effectively evict us from our space for non-payment of rent since March. Does generic sildenafil citrate work, If a judge grants them this action, we will have no choice but to declare bankruptcy, both on behalf of CubeSpace, and almost certainly personally as well. Our court date is Wednesday, and there is a holiday weekend between, which shortens an already tight timeline. We continue to try to work out a solution which is amenable to US Bank and which is workable for us, does generic sildenafil citrate work. Based on our efforts to negotiate a solution over the past 10 months, US Bank has made it clear that they are not very interested in our survival.

Needless to say, the prospect of this cuts to the very heart of the our community. Does generic sildenafil citrate work, In my perspective, no one single organization has done more to facilitate the community.

Clearly US Bank taking the opportunity to serve these papers on the Friday before a three-day weekend smells as a little funny. And it seems that pulling this maneuver means that they have something planned for that space and are simply looking for the opportunity to booth the current residents, does generic sildenafil citrate work.

But regardless of that, the Portland tech community has reacted as expected. Slate Technologies has already started a "Save CubeSpace Does generic sildenafil citrate work, " site complete with donation button.

Our PDX has a post up---"CubeSpace needs your help"---and more to come:

Naturally, the tech community---even on the eve of a three-day holiday weekend---is rallying to the cause. Here’s information about two efforts that have emerged already.

Mike Rogoway at The Oregonian is following the story:

The twitterverse is abuzz this afternoon with word that CubeSpace, the popular Portland coworking and meetup space, is facing closure.

[UPDATE] And Mike has a story that will run in Saturday's paper:

When word of CubeSpace's plight hit Twitter, dozens of laments went up immediately and Portland's twittizens went to work brainstorming ways to save the business.

In a little more than three hours, fans had contributed nearly $2,000 dollars in donations, with hundreds more pledged in support. It's a remarkable gesture on behalf of a for-profit business.

And KGW's Stephanie Stricklen is working to get the US Bank side of the story:

What's more, folks from every edge of Twitter are working to spread the word with #savecubespace.

Without CubeSpace, I'd argue that the Portland startup tech community wouldn't be where it is today. What might not have happened. BarCamp Portland, WordCamp Portland, Side Project to Startup, Open Source Bridge, Silicon Florist Lunch 2.0, and hundreds of user group meetings.

So what can you do. Read the posts, donate if you feel inclined, and please stay tuned for additional information. I'll do my best to keep you posted.

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Back to Lunch 2.0. WebVisions will be hosting Lunch 2.0 on May 20, the workshop day of the conference at the OCC.

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As always, please make sure you RSVP over on Upcoming so they know how much food to get and drop a comment there if you’re a vegan or vegetarian. You can also +1 for Todd's cookies-at-every-Lunch 2.0 campaign.

Hope to see you there.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

June 24 hosted by ISITE Design

The list looks short, but don't worry. There are announcements on the way soon.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

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Yesterday, about 40 or so people gathered at TechShop Portland in Beaverton for our second venture into the wild and wooly suburbs.

Unfortunately, we conflicted with the opening day of InnoTech so many of the usual suspects weren't able to make it.

I did see a lot of new faces, just like at Lunch 2.0 at the OTBC in January, which is a good thing, female viagra alternative. It's always nice to meet new people or people you follow on Twitter but never see IRL because they live way far off in the 'burbs. Female viagra alternative, TechShop is almost complete and ready for its official opening this coming Saturday, April 25. The warehouse area seems to be done, with only a few finishing touches and furniture remaining in the front office area.

To get us started, Denney Cole, our host, gave a quick intro about what is TechShop, female viagra alternative. The short version is it's like a health club, for DIY people. Female viagra alternative, You sign up to be a member, then you bring your projects.

What projects you ask.

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Beyond providing tools and space to store your stuff, TechShop has classes. So you don't kill, maim or embarrass yourself.

Wm Leler also talked about Open Tech Space, which is housed within TechShop.

Open Tech Space is a freely available gathering place for anyone interesting in creating prototypes, sharing and mentoring, and promoting business development in the technology and art communities. Even if you're not a TechShop member, you can go to Open Tech Space and hang out with like-minded people. The goal is to put people with ideas together and encourage them to grow those ideas.

That's really TechShop's goal too.

After the talking, came the tour.

It's probably best that we didn't get a full crowd, since even with 40 people, it was a bit tough to hear Denney in the warehouse.

As we walked around, you could see the wheels turning in people's heads. We like to build things, take them apart, improve them, and TechShop is full of the tools you need for that kind of learning. I overhead a few ideas flying around, and that's the great thing about TechShop. It removes the sunk cost of buying and storing tools.

It also removes the spousal reminders to clean up your mess and finish the project already.

While in the wood shop, we saw this mold for a harp switch, which would have made Aaron very happy. Sadly, he didn't make it.

When we went outside to check out the furnaces, we got a sweet demonstration. One of the furnaces got a bit cranky and decided to shoot flames about ten feet in the air. Not as dangerous as it sounds and very cool. Don Park took some video of a different furnace that gives you an idea.

As the tour wrapped up at the laser etcher, Amye pointed out this friendly reminder on one of the large cutting devices, a Pexto Jump Shear, used to cut large pieces of sheet metal.

Did I mention the safety classes.

After the tour ended, the lunch wound down as people wandered around more to soak in the awesome collection of toys, erm tools.

Thanks to Denney for having us. TechShop Portland officially opens on Saturday, April 25, and there will be an open house at 3 PM complete with demonstrations and ideally, fewer geysers of fire. Although, I enjoyed that.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

June 24 hosted by ISITE Design

If you’re wondering about the WebVisions’ lunch, it will be open to anyone, attending the conference or not. There’s also a rumor that Open Source Bridge may be hosting a lunch before the conference (June 17-19) sometime. Any ideas on venue. Drop a comment.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

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Denney mentioned he might start a wiki for projects completed at the TechShop, which sounds like a fun time.

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Ever had a tree toppled by a windstorm. Maybe the city comes to cut and chip it or maybe you pay some company to do that. What a giant waste of perfectly good timber.

Urban logging consists of a guy with a tractor and a big log cutting machine who removes these trees, transports them to TechShop, cuts them down, dries them out in a kiln, and leaves them there, much to the delight of the wood-working members.

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Anyway, Denney is giving us a sneak-peak at the TechShop. He's been taking members for a while, but the official opening isn't until April 25. You can get a deal on membership until it opens.

So, head out to the 'burbs if you're in Portland, or if you're in the 'burbs already, swing by TechShop and say hello. If you're driving, there's parking in the front, and if that's full, you can park in the loading dock area.

As always, please make sure you RSVP over on Upcoming so they know how much food to get and drop a comment there if you’re a vegan or vegetarian.

Hope to see you there.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

June 24 hosted by ISITE Design

If you’re wondering about the WebVisions’ lunch, it will be open to anyone, attending the conference or not. There's also a rumor that Open Source Bridge may be hosting a lunch before the conference (June 17-19) sometime. Any ideas on venue. Drop a comment.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

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I know Rick's reach stretches up north, so if you're near Seattle, check out Lunch 2.0. It's a blast; I know because we made a little road trip up there a month ago to check it out and spread the Open Source Bridge word, cialis without prescription. And it was good. Cialis without prescription, And, if you split time between Portland and Seattle, like Brian Westbrook does, you can enjoy nearly twice the free lunches, and who can argue with that.

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About 80 or so people showed up at the Green Dragon for lunch yesterday; surprisingly, several people I know from Twitter were making their first trip to the Dragon. Tadalafil canada, Hard for me to believe, since it's Beer and Blog worldwide headquarters and an all-around geektastic place to hang out and compute.

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Update: As Carri notes in comments, the deadline is Saturday, April 11, and the awards gala will be at Candy (NW 9 and Couch), not at the OCC where Innotech is.

The food was fantastic, provided by the Green Dragon, and even though the crowd was a bit smaller than usual, it fit nicely into the space, with clusters of people chatting at each picnic table and at the bar.

I met a few new people, attending their first Lunch 2.0, and as always, I ran into the usual suspects, which is always a pleasure.

Thanks to David, Manuel and the great folks at the Green Dragon for accommodating us.

I almost forgot to mention the Lunch 2.0 "artifact" was ceremoniously passed from Thomas to David. I'll back up; at the Portland Lunch 2.0 birthday at AboutUs in February, someone (not sure if it was Mark, Steven or Nico) put out a guest book that anyone attending could sign. That book was passed to Thomas at the OpenSourcery Lunch 2.0 last month, and now, it's in David's hands.

A fun idea. By rights, the book should pass to Denney in two week at TechShop Portland, assuming David makes it out to the 'burbs.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

June 24 hosted by ISITE Design

If you’re wondering about the WebVisions' lunch, it will be open to anyone, attending WebVisions or not.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

April 6, 2009

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What's the AboutUs widget do. New drug for women viagra, Quite simply, it provides a chunk of dynamically updated information about any Web site referenced in AboutUs to any blog---actually any site for that matter. Or, as the creators of the widget describe it:

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I've been using the widget for a few months in private beta---coincidentally one of the first posts to include it was about AboutUs---and I couldn't be happier with its performance.

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What's that. New drug for women viagra, The site you want to feature doesn't have an AboutUs page. It only takes a few seconds to add it. Just add it, provide a short description and some topics, and voila. Widget worthy.

But how did the this little piece of widget magic come about. That, my friends, is an interesting little story. Gather round and let me spin a little tale....

AboutUs Widget: The True Hollywood Portland-collaboration Story

Not so long ago, I was a wee bit frustrated. I wanted to provide additional information on the companies about which I was writing, but I didn't want to keep repeating the same boilerplate over and over---and I wanted to make sure that it remained as fresh as possible.

What I wanted was something like the CrunchBase widget. Something simple and compact that provided necessary details about the company.

But there were a couple of problems with the CrunchBase widget as far as Silicon Florist was concerned. What were they. I'm glad you asked (because I'm going to tell you anyway).

First, most of the companies I write about aren't in CrunchBase---and aren't likely relevant to the majority of the CrunchBase population. Once they reach that level, they're a bit above my pay grade. Second, an important part of the CrunchBase data set is "funding." Given that most of the startups I profile are pre-funding side projects or garage gigs, that was a gap. Third, in my experience with CrunchBase---when I tried to edit the content for Vidoop to indicate that it was, in fact, a Portland company not a Tulsa company anymore---the updates weren't "dynamic." They required approval. Meaning, that the CrunchBase information could be incorrect for the time that the majority of the folks were reading the posts. Finally, as much as I loved the CrunchBase content, it simply wasn't homegrown.

So that got me to thinking: maybe I should build a little database and widget of my own. A database that contained relevant details on the companies or projects that I write about. That contained the information I thought was relevant---and that I could edit on a moment's notice so that it was always fresh.

And after about two seconds of thinking about the time and effort required to build and maintain that kind of resource, I smacked myself for even letting that thought enter my head. Or I noticed some shiny new Silicon Forest startup about which I could write.

Honestly, it's a bit cloudy.

Besides, if I built it, it would only be available to me. And seriously, how useful is that. That's right. Not very.

If only, I thought. If only there were some structured database of Web site information that I could access. Some set of data that was always up-to-date, that was easy to embed, and that had access to information on the types of companies and projects I tended to cover.

And if only it existed in the Silicon Forest. A homegrown solution, as it were.

If only.

And then, there I was standing at Portland Lunch 2.0. And there was Ward standing there.

And then it hit me.

AboutUs has a structured database of the Web site information I need. AboutUs is always up-to-date---and if it's not, I can change it. I mean, it's a wiki, right. And AboutUs has every single Web site ever---and if it doesn't I could add it in a matter of seconds. Best of all. AboutUs is a homegrown Portland, Oregon, Silicon Forest production.

So, I walked up to Ward and said, "If you've got a second, I have an idea...."

And Ward was kind enough to listen. And we talked it through. And it turned out that there was something interesting for AboutUs there, too. It provided another way to distribute the AboutUs content to a variety of providers and a way to get folks back to AboutUs to edit and update their content.

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So a few meetings, some note card sketches, and countless hours of coding that fell on someone else's shoulders besides mine, and we have the first iteration of the AboutUs widget.

I can't help but take pride in helping this little widget come into being---if only as being one of the sparks of the idea. And I couldn't be happier to get the chance to work with the amazing AboutUs team---Ward Cunningham, Didip Kerabat, BJ Clark, Vinh Nguyen, and Jon Farr---to bring the idea to fruition.

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That's right, Portland Lunch 2.0 will be having a Sweet Sixteen when ISITE Design hosts the 16th lunch on June 17 24. Buying cialis online cheap us, ISITE is in Old Town, at least I think that's considered Old Town, where we've had four other lunches. We haven't been down (or up, depending) that way since September, and it'll be good to return to the old neighborhood.

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Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at the Green Dragon

April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

June 17 24 hosted by ISITE Design

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March 19, 2009

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Buying tadalafil with no prescription, I've spent the last few days in Austin, TX, at SXSW Interactive, the annual gathering of some of the best and brightest Web types sharing their experience and ideas.

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This year, I went to SXSW with the intention of learning more about other entrepreneurial communities. To uncover ways that other metropolitan areas were trying to make their communities stronger in order to capitalize on the talent of creative developers, buying tadalafil with no prescription.

I managed to make some great connections and learn a thing or two. Buying tadalafil with no prescription, Here's what I took away from the conversations.

Portland is not a special snowflake

It's no secret that I think we've got a phenomenal Web, mobile, and open source community. I think the mix we've got is special, buying tadalafil with no prescription. And there's little doubt that I think we have the single most amazing technology community anywhere. Buying tadalafil with no prescription, But I also admit that I may be a little biased.

Still, for all the love I have for Portland, we're not unique in our struggles to foster an entrepreneurial community that helps the brilliant people of the Silicon Forest earn a living doing something that they love.

There are communities all over the US trying to make this work. Some of them are taking steps similar to Portland. Some of them are coming up with new ways to deal with the solution. Folks from Asheville, NC, are finding ways to fund projects with government dollars. Boulder is running a series of Ignites that are continuing to draw the community together time and time again. People in Houston and Kansas City are using coworking spaces to get members of the community working together and sharing ideas. DC is using things like Tech Cocktail to help facilitate connections---and the tech scene is getting the opportunity to advise the local government on issues. And the guys at Silicon Prairie News are pulling in some amazing speakers for Big Omaha, an event that will help solidify their entrepreneurial community.

I'm hoping to spend more time with these folks over the coming months, visiting their communities, learning more about what they're doing, and sharing more about what Portland is doing.

It looks like the trip to Seattle Lunch 2.0 was just the first of many diplomatic missions.

Funding for Portland projects must come from investors in Portland

Another conversation that repeated itself throughout the conference was the discussion about how to fund an entrepreneurial environment. And time and time again it came back to one simple point: for funding to work, it has to be local.

Now this works one of two ways. You either make your locality where the money is---by moving to the Valley for example---or you find local money to fund your project, local angels to invest in startups, and local funds to support larger investments.

Obviously, I'm leaning toward the latter. (And that's what makes tonight's Nedspace event especially well timed.)

Portland has a great deal in common with China

You heard me right. Yes, yes. It surprised me, too.

I didn't intentionally go to the conference to learn about the entrepreneurial environment in China. But as I began to learn more and more about it, I realized that the Portland startup scene had a great deal in common with the Chinese startup environment.

They're building phenomenal products in China that none of us know about. They're pushing technology in ways that rival or eclipse our ability to deploy it. China is perceived to have a wealth of development talent that outside companies want to tap. They're attracting more and more entrepreneurs who see China as a land of opportunity. And the Chinese want to do business---but they want to do it on their terms.

Sounds pretty familiar to me.

Portland can succeed in Portland's own way

Finally, the overarching theme of the conference sounded eerily similar to something I've tried to champion in Portland: Work hard at doing what you love and you will succeed.

No matter if it's Zappos shipping happiness or Gary Vaynerchuk hustling wine or a bunch of volunteers putting together an open source conference or the Bac'n guys selling premium pig parts. It doesn't matter. Doing what you love---and working your ass off to do it---will lead to success.

And I don't know anyone who works harder at doing what they love than the folks in the Portland startup scene.

Thanks, again, SXSW for making me think even more about Portland

So that's what I got out of SXSW, this year. No doubt the 60+ Portland types who were there each got something completely different out of it.

But that's the magic of SXSW. And that's the primary reason I'll keep going back to SXSW as many times as I can.

So I go all the way down to Texas to think about Portland some more. But that's just how I am. Did I make some incorrect intuitive leaps. Do you disagree. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Thomas King handled the hosting duties for OpenSourcery Koluba.up2.co.il order sildenafil citrate, . Their open workspace was perfect for a large crowd, mingling and eating. I heard from several people that this was a really good event, and we're on a roll because I heard the same thing after AboutUs last month, koluba.up2.co.il order sildenafil citrate. Large open spaces seem to be very conducive to fluid chatting. Koluba.up2.co.il order sildenafil citrate, Or maybe the format is evolving.

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Then, I got to throw Rick under the bus, a recurring meme, to talk about our pet project, the Open Source Bridge conference. Then back to Thomas for the unveiling of an OpenSourcery project, CLOVE. David Abramowski, our host for the next Lunch 2.0 on April 8, summarized it nicely:

Opensourcery (our excellent hosts for today’s event - a big thank you to them) told us about a new application they wrote called “CLOVE”. This application is planned to be made available under the GPL open source license. From the really short demo, it appears that the application helps you understand if you are giving your clients the love they deserve. (that was a paraphrase from the demo-dude) Although not ready just yet, Opensourcery will provide links to the application once it is out there for everyone to use. I’ll make an update when that information becomes available. It does however look like a rather interesting way to keep track of all that pesky email that it takes to keep a business relationship moving forward.

Finally, Bryce Yonker from the Software Association of Oregon (SAO) talked about the new healthcare program they are offering members for any size company, even single person shops.

A lot of good information, crammed into a short amount of time, and then, we were back to mixing and mingling. Everyone seemed to have a good time, at least, Twitter search for "lunch 2.0" said so. Apparently, the leftovers were donated to a soup kitchen too. Good on ya OpenSourcery.

Unfortunately, a large crowd is not so conducive to writing code; some of OpenSoucery's developers bailed to find nearby wi-fi spots to GSD. Sorry to displace you all, and thanks for letting us take over your workspace.

Among those not in attendance was Amye Scavarda of OpenSourcery, who helped plan the event. She was home sick. Get better soon, and thanks for helping put on the lunch.

I'd love to share pictures of the gathering, and I know they're out there. There were a bunch of people shooting stills and video, but alas, my tweet for help garnered nada. I think everyone is either off to SxSW or on some other mission. Twitter has been a bit quiet today.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at the Green Dragon

April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

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Either way, it was quite an interesting day for the volunteers working to bring an open source conference to fruition here in Portland in June.

We were excited to get a mention from Dawn Foster in Web Worker Daily as she interviewed Audrey Eschright on community organized conferences:

I’ve worked on FOSCON (a free Ruby event that took place during OSCON Sildenafil citrate online uk, in previous years), BarCamp Portland, Ignite Portland, WhereCamp Portland, and now Open Source Bridge. The camps (unconferences) were all quite similar to each other to organize, but Open Source Bridge is much bigger than anything else I’ve worked on. There’s a lot of extra planning involved in doing a 1,000-person conference compared to a 300 person BarCamp, sildenafil citrate online uk. You can pull off an unconference in a short period of time, with fairly limited resources, but a big conference requires more structure.

Then the folks at OpenSourcery were kind enough to give us a few minutes to talk about the conference during a packed Lunch 2.0. Sildenafil citrate online uk, Unfortunately for me, Jake Kuramoto successfully threw me under the bus again, much like Seattle Lunch 2.0.

Then, little did we know that, while we were enjoying OpenSourcery's hospitality, something incredibly---well serendipitous---was happening at the same time.

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Then someone sent me a pointer to http://opensourcebridge.org/ which is in Portland on June 17-19. Sildenafil citrate online uk, Now I have an incentive to see if people want to go there. San Jose is closer to Berkeley, so I'd rather go there, but a really open OSCON would be something that's worth supporting. There are other new projects that don't have space at OSCON, so maybe we could all get together in Portland and see what happens.

(If you're not familiar with Dave Winer, you should be. According to Wikipedia, he is "generally credited with the exposition of RSS as 'Really Simple Syndication,' now a world-wide phenomenon, and the first to implement the feed 'enclosure' feature, one of several necessary ingredients for podcasting at the time it first emerged.")

Whoof. That's a big unplanned day of serendipity.

It's incredibly gratifying to see the momentum continue to build for this entirely volunteer run conference. It's good for Portland. And it's good for the open source community.

If you're interested in helping bring open source citizens to Portland in June, we'd love to have your help.

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The last time I was there, they were putting the finishing touches on a conference room, and I think that may all be done by now. Drug sample viagra, So, come on, come all and chow down with us. Just please make sure you RSVP over on Upcoming so they know how much food to get and drop a comment there if you’re a vegan or vegetarian.

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Checking Calagator, there's a squareup over at Pioneer Courthouse Square, home to the newly opened Studio on the Square, at 4:30, which overlaps a bit with the monthly game of Portland Werewolf at the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne (Upcoming). Drug sample viagra, You're on your own between Lunch 2.0 and the squareup, but I'm sure you'll find something to keep yourself busy.

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Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

March 11 at OpenSourcery
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April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton
May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

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Order tadalafil 1, Friday, Kelly, Rick, Selena, and I headed up to visit the Emerald City's version of Lunch 2.0 for a diplomatic mission.

Rick was kind enough to handle the driving duties, which left the rest of us free to chatter and OH all the pearls of wisdom on Twitter. After about 20 minutes, Rick went into shock from being surrounded by people tweeting, but unable to do so himself, order tadalafil 1.

This spawned a discussion about a steering wheel keypad with a heads-up display that would finally allow Rick to see all his TweetDeck columns without scrolling. Order tadalafil 1, Our meandering discussion went on like this for about three hours, producing conversations about giant robot arms shredding cars, Teamsters, not stopping for bio-breaks, brachydactyly type D (a.k.a. murderer's thumbs), kittens for lunch, food touching, and much, much more.

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Even though we started off a bit slow, we arrived with plenty of time to spare and then quickly wasted it looking for a coffee shop with a restroom.

Josh Maher, the organizer of the Seattle Lunch 2.0 chapter, holds happy hours as well as lunches, and Friday's was a happy hour, order tadalafil 1. Since we were on a diplomatic mission, and it was a happy hour, Rick brought a gift, Portland beer. Order tadalafil 1, He's such a thoughtful guy, and that's such a Portland thing to do.

Axios Law Group hosted the happy hour at their offices in downtown Seattle, and TalentSpring, whose office is in the same building, co-sponsored the event. Dawn wasn't there to get a count, but I think there were about 30 to 40 people spread throughout the office. Then again, I'm not very good at counting, so it could have been more.

In classic Portland style, we included our Twitter handles on our name tags, which drew attention from several Seattleites, many of whom were just making the jump into Twitter. There were also funny references to how happy were were to get out of depressing Portland, alluding to that recent Business Week article.

We mixed and mingled, and as always, Kelly's LED name badge garnered a lot of attention. I'm pretty sure John DeRosa wants one of his own. I chatted with John, Matt Woodward and several other people. My pea brain doesn't do well with names, so apologies for not calling out all the good people who chatted with me.

After about an hour of mixing, Josh introduced the gracious hosts, Adam from Axios and Bryan from TalentSpring. Then I stumbled through a "hello from Portland" and threw Rick under the bus to talk about Open Source Bridge, the other reason we headed up there. As usual, he did a great job despite the tire tracks.

Brian Westbrook and Danielle Morrill streamed the event live to Seattle 2.0, and I'm hoping to get the recordings of the interviews he did with Selena and Rick. If/when I get those, they'll be added to this post.

Unfortunately, we didn't get many pictures of the event. All we had were our iPhone cameras, and Rick's nice camera took a header into the CubeSpace parking lot before we even got on the road. In hindsight, I guess we should have brought Aaron or Mark along to snap photos.

After the happy hour ended, it was back on the road; six hours in the car for a two-hour event. That's dedication.

Thanks to Josh, Adam and Bryan for having us. If you're up in Seattle, check out the Seattle Lunch 2.0 schedule and the Seattle 2.0 events calendar if you need something to do.

Maybe Josh and company will take a trip down for one of our lunches. Speaking of which . . .

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

March 11 at OpenSourcery

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at the Green Dragon

April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

As always, big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

March 4, 2009

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What's that. Not enough inspiration to attend.

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This Lunch 2.0 will be free to all, even if you're not planning to attend the conference, cialis online shop. Of course, if you are interested or are attending, this will be an excellent opportunity to get a sneak peek at the conference.

May 20 is the workshop Cialis online shop, day of the conference, so this will be a chance to rub elbows with the workshop attendees and presenters, e.g. Jason Grigsby and John Keith of Cloud Four who are presenting "Performance Optimization for Web and Mobile" in the afternoon. Assuming they show up early for Lunch 2.0, cialis online shop.

Now I've guilted them a little, accidentally. Did I mentioned that Jason's presentation Cialis online shop, at last year's WebVisions was outstanding. He even brought Voodoo Donuts, which tipped the scales over Scott Kveton's session, which had to be at the same time.

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When: May 20 from 12 PM to 2 PM

Please RSVP on Upcoming so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

This will be the first Portland Lunch 2.0 hosted by a conference, and it should be an interesting mix of conference attendees, many from out of town, and Portlanders.

This crowd mix should provide some interesting conversation, as well as an opportunity to network outside your normal crowd. Of course, if you want to see the Norms of the Portland tech scene, I'm pretty sure they'll be there too, next to the Cliffs.

Don’t forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

March 11 at OpenSourcery

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at the Green Dragon

~~March 25~~ April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

As always, big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

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If you were at IP5 or saw David (or Manuel) last week, you probably were one of the lucky few to get an in invitation to the private preview. If you didn't get an invite, no worries, MioWorks will be hosting a Lunch 2.o at the Green Dragon on April 8, and I'm sure there will be plenty of invites to the new service, sildenafil citrate results.

You read that right. Sildenafil citrate results, The venue is the Green Dragon, the geek-friendly SE watering hole, home to Portland Beer and Blog and B&B Worldwide HQ.

Wondering why. MioWorks is a tiny, little startup right now, and they don't have a space big enough to hold a typical Lunch 2.0 crowd, sildenafil citrate results. So, rather than hold a small lunch with a guestlist, they figured why not find a bigger space, and the Green Dragon happily obliged. Sildenafil citrate results, This will come up eventually; the food will be on MioWorks, but the booze will not. That shouldn't stop you from having a liquid lunch if you want; the Green Dragon is certainly a great place for that.

And hey, this is April we're talking about, so maybe Spring will spring early, sildenafil citrate results. You know what that means: the patio may be open, which would make for a great mix and mingle. Sildenafil citrate results, This is Portland though, making it equally likely that April 8 will see several inches of snow. We can always hope.

If you can't wait that long to learn about MioWorks, check out their Intro slide deck and their origins video.

Hosts: MioWorks

Where: The Green Dragon, 928 SE 9th Ave Portland, Oregon 97214

When: April 8, 2009 from 12 PM to 2 PM

Please RSVP on Upcoming so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

Don't forget these Lunch 2.0s, coming soon:

March 11 at OpenSourcery

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at the Green Dragon

~~March 25~~ April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

That last one will soon be announced. Stay tuned for the details. If you're wondering, the lunch will be open to anyone, attending WebVisions or not.
Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

February 12, 2009

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Cialis generic cialis, Yesterday, we ended the first year of Portland Lunch 2.0 at the place it all began in February 2008, AboutUs.

I didn't get a very official count at either event, but I think we went from about 50 at the first Lunch 2.0 to well over a 100 yesterday. I saw a lot of familiar faces, along with new ones, cialis generic cialis.

Aside from opening up their sweet renovated warehouse office space to us, AboutUs provided chotchkies (cell phone charms featuring the universal edit button and AboutUs buttons), grub and cupcakes as big as a fist. Cialis generic cialis, They had a projector broadcasting a stream of their pageviews, which attracted a lot of attention; Lunch 2.0 still is a pretty geeky crowd after all.

Case in point, someone suggested that we watch the list to see if there were repeat IPs, but this quickly made me dizzy and disoriented.

Another nice touch was the arrangement of cinema displays (color me jealous) along the western wall of the office that read "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUNCH 2.0", cialis generic cialis.

We skipped the talkie-talkie this time. Cialis generic cialis, Everyone was happily chatting around the office, which is kinda the point. No need to interrupt everyone to listen to me mumble, and AboutUs had all their people mingling and answering questions about what they do.

Big thanks to the whole AboutUs crew for hosting, especially to Steven for organizing, cialis generic cialis.

Likewise, thanks to Aaron Hockley who provided excellent photos of the event. Cialis generic cialis, All photos in the post are by Aaron and used under Creative Commons. Incidentally, check out Aaron's Lunch 2.0 - Portland set on Flickr; it provides a great history of the event. Aaron has been to nearly all the Lunch 2.0s, and he usually has his camera to document the festivities. His photos also pop up on Flickr widget on lunch20.com, the home of the original Bay Area chapter because of how awesome they are. OK, it's also because they're tagged "lunch2.0".

Anyway, let's peer into the future of Portland Lunch 2.0's second year.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

March 11 at OpenSourcery

~~March 25~~ April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

Save these Dates

These haven’t been officially announced yet, but they are happening. Stay tuned for details.

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at a location TBD

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

February 10, 2009

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If the lucky 13th episode of the Portland Lunch 2.0 series needed a name, I would call it "Back to the 'Burbs: Welding for Giggles at TechShop Portland", discount phentermine sildenafil citrate.

I don't have to name them, but how else can I inject pizazz into a simple event announcement. Discount phentermine sildenafil citrate, Anyway, we're heading back to Beaverton for an off-cycle Lunch 2.0 on April 22 ~~March 25~~ at the recently opened TechShop Portland. There's no official schedule really, but as you know, we usually do this once a month. After the OTBC Lunch 2.0 in January, Denney Cole, of the TechShop, wanted to get on the calendar as soon as possible to get people excited about the TechShop, discount phentermine sildenafil citrate.

Maybe you remember the excursion he and Wm Leler organized during the OTBC lunch, or maybe you were too busy chatting up new people. Discount phentermine sildenafil citrate, Well, if you missed it, Denney's opening the doors to show everyone all the cool stuff he has in there.

Sorry, I made an assumption there, i.e. you also think large power tools and welding equipment are cool, discount phentermine sildenafil citrate. I know I do. Discount phentermine sildenafil citrate, In fact, the phrase "welding for giggles" came up when I was trying to understand what the TechShop does. Turns out they provide equipment, space and tools that members can use for all kinds of projects, even if you're just welding pieces of rebar together and giggling to yourself.

That's what I'd be doing.

Here's the official about:

TechShop is a membership-based DIY workshop that gives you access to a huge variety of tools and equipment, tons of friendly and easy classes, and a community of amazing people who share your interest in making things.

Oh, and Wm will soon be opening an Open Tech Space there soon, which will be free to anyone. So, if power tools and arc welding don't do it for you, there will also be geeking out available.

Here are the details:

Hosts: TechShop Portland

Where: 10100 SW Allen Blvd. Beaverton, OR, 97005

When: ~~March 25~~April 22, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Please RSVP on Upcoming so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don’t want to eat.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

February 11 at AboutUs

March 11 at OpenSourcery

~~March 25~~ April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

Save these Dates

These haven’t been officially announced yet, but they are happening. Stay tuned for details.

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at a location TBD

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

February 9, 2009

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It's been nearly a year since AboutUs hosted the first Buy viagra in canada, Portland Lunch 2.0 back in late February 2008, and we'll be back there again this Wednesday, February 11.

The last year has been busy, in a good way, for the AboutUs crew. Since we lunched with them last, they've been busy raising money, no easy feat in this economy, and staying atop the Portland Startup Index, buy viagra in canada.

I'm looking forward to checking in with the gang and with all of you, natch. Buy viagra in canada, You are coming, right. What better way to kick off what Bram has dubbed the "Busiest Day in Portland Tech". He would know, buy viagra in canada.

So, it's settled. Just please make sure you RSVP over on Upcoming Buy viagra in canada, so they know how much food to get and drop a comment there if you're a vegan or vegetarian.

It's been a year now, with ten Lunches 2.0. Or is it Lunch 2.0s, buy viagra in canada. Rick will know. Buy viagra in canada, Here are a few of my personal highlights.

Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese at Vidoop.

Droves of Silicon Floristas showing up at CubeSpace to wish Rick a happy birthday.

Comedic confusion at the Art Institute when we overlapped a career fair.

Do you have a Lunch 2.0 highlight. Share it in the comments.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

February 11 at AboutUs

March 11 at OpenSourcery

Save these Dates

These haven't been officially announced yet, but they are happening. Stay tuned for details.

April 8 hosted by MioWorks at a location TBD

~~March 25~~ April 22 at TechShop Portland in Beaverton

May 20 hosted by WebVisions at the Oregon Convention Center

MioWorks needs a place to host their lunch. I guess their tiny office can't hold 100+ people for lunch. So, if you have suggestions about where they could host, drop a comment, or noodle on it and wait for the official announcement.

Big thanks to all the hosts who have hosted or plan to host Lunch 2.0. I hope we can keep the Lunch 2.0 train rolling this year. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

January 30, 2009

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LinuxCon 2009 Portland

Via the Linux Foundation "LinuxCon is a new annual technical conference that will provide an unmatched collaboration and education space for all matters Linux. LinuxCon will bring together the best and brightest that the Linux community has to offer, including core developers, administrators, end users, community managers and industry experts. In being the conference for 'all matters Linux,' LinuxCon will be informative and educational for a wide range of attendees, tadalafil uit india. We will not only bring together all of the best technical talent but the decision makers and industry experts who are involved in the Linux community."

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Mike Rogoway covers the positive news coming out of the Silicon Forest this week.

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John Metta writes "The line-up for Ignite Portland #5 is in, and yours truly is on the freight train headed straight for Public Humiliation, USA. I think this must be some kind of payback or revenge for laughing so hard when Cami Kaos went on about 'her bluff being called.' There I was, sitting with A.J. and Jon laughing it up, tadalafil uit india. 'Ha!' I said, 'She sent an idea as a joke and totally got called on it!' Now here I am with waves of nausea spreading over me. Tadalafil uit india, Why. Because payback’s a bitch."

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Wende Morgaine writes "Are you worried about technology and information literacy in K12 and higher ed. If you are, I say, let's get together, tadalafil uit india. Let's brainstorm. Tadalafil uit india, Let's come up with one idea, or 100 ideas. And let's implement something. Portland is a tech haven and heaven. Its an open source mecca. And we have the most engaged tech community (possibly in the world.) Let's implement something great and create a model for school revitalization that will be copied in cities the nation over. We live in Portland. From our transportation to our city government to our tech community we create the kind of innovations that is studied and copied all the time. Yes we can. I am thinking we should meet each other at Ignite5 and plan our first brainstorming meeting in March 2009."

FiveEdge Media has officially joined the Innerecho family!

Portland's FiveEdge Media (John Weiss of Refresh Portland fame) gets adopted by innerecho "FiveEdge Media and Innerecho were both founded at about the same time with the same values: we believed in small teams, personal relationships, and the power of great experience design. This was not merely a coincidence. We the founders had actually begun a friendship five years prior."

Hungry Nerds Flock to Lunch 2.0 - Social Dining for Fun and Profit

Amber Case writes "Are you into tech. Do you want to meet other tech types. Are you tired of eating lunch with the same people. Well you can meet a bevy of interesting people just like you if you attend a Lunch 2.0 event. Here in Portland, 100-150 Nerds flock to a local tech company to eat, greet, get clients, get hired, find employees, and exchange memes. Basically, it rocks----nerd-style."

Social Media and the Open Web

Tim Sears writes "Our personal web footprint really is no longer just what we blog about, but is really a collection of our interactions across various social media. I can see this being the future of blogs, in that they are no longer blogs at all, but rather centralized portals to the content that person contributes across the web. The first natural question to this is how do you manage the firehose of content that we each contribute to social media every day. If people wanted to read every tweet you make, wouldn't they just follow you on Twitter. This is where tags and hashtags come into play, in that we find meaning and value in content we contribute through the metadata we and others provide with it. It's machine-readable, so it's easy to process."

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Via Strands "We are happy to announce that Strands is partnering with the Spanish start-up 11870.com to offer the best personalized recommendations of services and places to their users. 11870.com, the European equivalent to Yelp, is used for people to save, share and keep track of the places and services they like around the world through reviews, pictures and videos."

How Ignite Portland Presentations are Selected

Aaron Hockley writes "With the fifth incarnation of Ignite Portland coming up in a few weeks, one issue surrounded in a bit of mystery is the process used to select the presenters. With far more entries than speakers (Ignite Portland 5 had over 80 submissions with less than 20 chosen to speak), many people wonder why they weren’t chosen or how the field is narrowed."

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Abraham Hyatt writes "Late last month, when the whole Gov. Blagojevich indictment situation was threatening to taint Barack Obama’s transition, two writers at the Politico put together a list of “five rules of scandal response” that the president-to-be had intentionally, or unintentionally, imposed on his staff. Rule No. 1 was simple: 'Be transparent, to an extent.' Sam Adams didn’t get that memo. As the opening days of the Breedlove scandal unfolded, Adams hid. He hid from the press, from his critics and from his city. And it’s too bad, because whether you support the mayor or not, he had an incredible communications tool at his fingertips: his Twitter account."

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January 15, 2009

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History of sildenafil citrate, Yesterday, Steve Morris and the OTBC hosted the tenth iteration of Portland Lunch 2.0 and the first one in the 'burbs.

Even though we didn't get an official count, estimates I collected put the attendance between 75 and 100. Pretty typical for Portland Lunch 2.0, but a pleasant surprise for our first venture to the 'burbs, history of sildenafil citrate. It was tough to count people because they filled up the OTBC office and its conference rooms and spilled into the lobby. History of sildenafil citrate, The fire marshal would not have been pleased.

Photo by Don Park, used under Creative Commons.

Todd and his party train brought about 30 people from Portland, and attendance from nearby the areas seemed high. I didn't do a scientific poll or anything, but based on the number of new faces, I think it's safe to say that we had a lot of first-timers, history of sildenafil citrate. It was a nice mix of the usual suspects and new people. History of sildenafil citrate, The reactions I saw on Twitter right after lunch included several good-to-meet-yous and the like.

The fare was pizza, but as with most Lunch 2.0s, I didn't eat. Too busy chatting and networking, history of sildenafil citrate. Simeon Bateman liked it enough to ping me to find out who provided it. Bellagios History of sildenafil citrate, if you're wondering, and a couple of the OTBC's companies provided it: Integra Telecom and Sonitrol.

A little nugget here: Sonitrol provides security systems and captures audio of intruders; Todd and I agreed that audio would be really funny to hear, like a YouTube for botched breakins. Turns out they do publish some of the audio clips, and they're as funny as expected. I found this out while chatting with Chuck Mally and Pamela Singleton from Sonitrol.

This Lunch 2.0 also featured a field trip over to Denney Cole's Portland TechShop. What is TechShop you ask.

TechShop is a membership-based DIY workshop that gives you access to a huge variety of tools and equipment, tons of friendly and easy classes, and a community of amazing people who share your interest in making things.

That's right, it's a DIY workshop, complete with tools and machines you just don't have room for or don't want to buy. I had to miss the field trip, which bummed me out because several of us agreed that welding stuff and then cutting it apart with an acetylene torch for giggles sounded like a blast. Denney agreed this was the type of activity he wanted to encourage. He might even name a class "Welding for Giggles". Sweet.

Wm Leler will soon be opening an Open Tech Space there soon, which will be free to anyone, the ostensible reason for the field trip. Sounds like about 20 people made the trip, but I'm still focused on the heavy machinery.

Photo by Wm Leler, used with permission.

So, it was a great lunch all around, and judging by the number of new Twitter follows and good-to-meet-yous, we managed to make some new connections.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

Feburary 11 at AboutUs

March 11 at OpenSourcery

Interested in hosting a Lunch 2.0 this Spring or later in the year. Drop a comment (or tweet @jkuramot) if you want information about hosting one. It’s easy.

One more thing, will someone please remind me to carry business cards the next time. Every time we have a Lunch 2.0, I sheepishly have to tell people I don't carry cards. Sorry about that.

January 12, 2009

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In case you've forgotten, we're off to the OTBC in the 'burbs (Beaverton) for the first Portland Lunch 2.0 hosted outside city limits. I saw Steve Morris at End Bloglessness this past weekend; he's looking forward to showing off the new digs the OTBC recently inhabited in the swanky Beaverton Round, tadalafil canada.

If you're sitting in Portland, lamenting the trip West, never fear; turns out the OTBC's office is only about 100 feet from the MAX Blue Line Beaverton Central stop. Tadalafil canada, And, Todd has graciously organized a Party Train to Lunch 2.0. So, you're going to need a better excuse than usual to avoid going West.

But wait, there's more, tadalafil canada. Wm Leler wants to take advantage to show off his new Open TechShop, and he'll be organizing a side trip during the lunch for anyone interested. Tadalafil canada, So much good stuff.

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Many people have heard about TechShop Portland opening up soon, and since it is close to OTBC we are arranging a tour of TechShop and OpenTechSpace after Lunch 2.0, so people can see how it is coming along and find out how they can help. If you are going to take MAX out to OTBC, we will be carpooling to TechShop and will return you to OTBC, tadalafil canada. Lots of progress is being made -- TechShop had their first class last week, and OpenTechSpace has workbenches and is starting to acquire equipment and tools. TechShop has a new blog at http://portlandtechshop.com and OpenTechSpace is at http://opentechspace.org

Tadalafil canada, Convinced yet. Just be sure to head over to Upcoming to RSVP and make sure to include a comment if you're vegan/vegetarian. This will ensure Steve has enough of the right kinds of food for you.

Hope to see your smiling face there.

In other PDX Lunch 2.0 news, thanks to Aaron Hockley, our semi-official photographer, for the plug at WorkCamp Las Vegas this past weekend. Aaron was one of three Portlanders who were invited to speak (along with Geoff Kleinman and Lorelle VanFossen), and you can watch his session "Beyond Beer and Blog" here.

Also, AboutUs, our host for the very first PDX Lunch 2.0 last year, will be hosting our one year anniversary lunch in February. They have lots to celebrate, having just closed a round of venture funding last week.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

January 14 in the ‘burbs at the new OTBC offices in the Beaverton Round

Feburary 11 at AboutUs

March 11 at OpenSourcery

January 9, 2009

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Cialis sales, Big news today for Portland and the world of wiki. Portland-based AboutUs has secured $5 million in Series A funding led by Voyager Capital. And in equally good news, the company plans to use the infusion of cash to expand their staff, cialis sales.

It's always impressive when a Portland company lands funding, but given the current economic conditions, this is especially welcome news.

Quoting heavily from my post on ReadWriteWeb:

Cialis sales, How does a small startup secure capital in such turbulent economic times. Being profitable helps - something AboutUs achieved by mid-year 2008. The company is forecasting continued growth, this year, cialis sales. Ray King, CEO, said the company is targeting $5 million in revenue for 2009. Cialis sales, The primary source remains advertising, but the online marketing services AboutUs sells - including content creation and custom page development - continue to gain traction.

Another reason for investor confidence. The staff, cialis sales. AboutUs holds a special place in the world of wiki as the employer of Ward Cunningham, the inventor of the wiki, and they continue to attract new talent. They recently hired a number of new employees Cialis sales, , including CFO Jack Williamson. King hopes to use the new funding to increase the size of the company to around 50 employees by the end of 2009, up from its current staff of 32.

The company also received a nice write-up in the Portland Business Journal today. But, of course, the Business Journal being what it is, you won't be able to read it unless you're a subscriber, cialis sales.

For more on the news, see Mike Rogoway's post on the Silicon Forest blog. Cialis sales, Other good news. The celebration for this announcement has already been set. Don't forget, AboutUs is buying us lunch---or rather Lunch 2.0---next month.

December 10, 2008

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Tadalafil facts uk, Or should that read "OpenSourcery has open open gigs".

Whatever the case, Portland-based OpenSourcery, an open source development shop that also tries to be as green as it can be, has open positions it's trying to fill.

At a time when the news is all-too-full of layoffs and dire economic forecasts, it's incredibly uplifting to see an open source company looking to expand its staff---especially a company that so quintessentially reflects the ideals of the Portland community, tadalafil facts uk.

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For more information on the company and the available positions, visit OpenSourcery.

December 10, 2008

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Low cost sildenafil citrate, Have you sensed something missing in your life this month.

It's Lunch 2.0.

Usually, this is about the time when I remind you to check out the monthly Lunch 2.0, generously hosted by one of the many great Portland (or suburban) hosts who open their doors for good conversation, networking and free food, low cost sildenafil citrate.

Not so this month, since I've decided to take a break. Fine maybe you're too busy with Holiday stuff or watching Rick on KGW Live @ 7 Low cost sildenafil citrate, (w00t!) to notice, but in case you were jonesing for that sweet Lunch 2.0 nectar, here comes another announcement.

Thanks to Amye Scavarda and the good folks at OpenSourcery, you can plan on another Lunch 2.0 in March, the 11th to be exact.

Here are the details:

Hosts: OpenSourcery

Where: 1636 NW Lovejoy St, Portland, OR 97209

When: March 11, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Please RSVP on Upcoming so the hosts can get an idea of how much grub to get, low cost sildenafil citrate. If you're vegetarian or vegan, drop a comment on the event page for planning, unless you don't want to eat. Low cost sildenafil citrate, OpenSourcery recently moved into new offices on NW Lovejoy, and they want to have an office-warming, Lunch 2.0. From their About page:

In December of 2008 we moved our offices into the Lovejoy Building at SW Lovejoy and 17th Street. The Lovejoy Building is LEED Gold certified, with a host of design features that reduce OpenSourcery's impact on the environment, low cost sildenafil citrate. Originally built in 1910, the edifice has since been renovated by Opsis Architecture so that every feature -- including lighting, mechanical/electrical systems, heating, cooling, nightly air flushing, and the materials that went into construction -- contributes to our commitment to sustainable practices. Low cost sildenafil citrate, The ample bike parking and easy access to public transportation don't hurt, either.

I'm pretty sure it's NW, not SW. Anyway, the new digs reflect OpenSourcery's commitment to open and sustainable business. Check them out here if you want to do some research before March, low cost sildenafil citrate.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

January 14 in the ‘burbs at the new OTBC offices in the Beaverton Round

Feburary 11 at AboutUs

March 11 at OpenSourcery

December 4, 2008

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How much is cialis, This evening, I had the honor to take a little walk down memory lane with the folks at Portland Web Innovators as we took a little time to reflect of the cool accomplishments of the Portland Web and Open Source startup community over the last 12 months.

It was kind of like signing yearbooks. A lot of nostalgia and a lot of kind words, how much is cialis. And---of course---a lot of tweets. How much is cialis, I wanted to thank everyone who took time out of their schedules to come hang out and chat about our past and our future. And to those who took the opportunity to hang out online.

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Sites I mentioned

Twitter

Shizzow

Urban Grind

Green Dragon

Backspace

CubeSpace

Legion of Tech

Beer and Blog

Portland Lunch 2.0

Portland Web Innovators

BarCamp Portland

Startupalooza

Portland Startup Weekend

Side Project to Startup

WordCamp PDX

WhereCamp PDX

CyborgCamp

Ignite Portland

Open Source Bridge

Open Tech Space

Corvallis Beer and Blog

Calagator

OurPDX

Strange Love Live

Chris O'Rourke's Great Portland Interview Experiment

Bacon Geek

Portland on Fire

KGW's Stephanie Stricklen on Twitter

KGW The Square on Twitter

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And some folks have already taken the time to post about the event:

State of Portland Tech - Web Innovators Live Stream and Event Recap
"Rick Turoczy (Silicon Florist) lead a discussion about the Portland tech scene heading into 2009. Where are we now, how did we get here and where do we want to go?"

Portland Tech Community
"Over the last year, I’ve written several emails to people moving here describing different events to attend and at those events introduced people new to the area to others in the Portland Tech Community. Despite the fact that I had found myself doing that multiple times, I never really thought about it as a need. I just considered it some ways part of being a good host for the town I grew up in.... But there is a clear need. If someone doesn’t know to ask or whom to ask, they may never find their connection."

The Year in Retrospect, the Year to Come
"One of the things Rick declined to do was talk much about the 'why' - what’s the secret sauce that makes the Portland tech community a community and not some loose aggregation of companies and coders. Why is there such a drive to connect here, while other communities with equal opportunities just don’t work as hard. And most importantly, why is community so important to Portlanders, and what are local companies of all types and from all industries doing to connect and generate a sustainable economics through close attention to community members, the locality, the exigent needs of the people. What does innovation look like in tough circumstances?"

November 11, 2008

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A comment left by Branden Johnson Acheter viagra discount, yesterday reminded me to do what I should have done ages ago, write a post on what it takes to host a Lunch 2.0.

Maybe I skipped this in the past because it's really easy to do, by design, but it seems like a good idea. Plus, I can point prospective hosts to this primer in the future, acheter viagra discount.

The short version is: provide some space and some free grub for lunch and people will come. Acheter viagra discount, What happens beyond that is purely optional. There aren't many requirements, as you'll see.

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Planning Acheter viagra discount, This step is easy. Find me here, on Twitter, Facebook or IRL and tell me you're interested. I like to keep Lunch 2.0 as a monthly event; this spaces them out pretty evenly, and so far, it's been very scalable for me and the hosts, acheter viagra discount. This isn't a requirement, though, and I'll work around a host's schedule. Acheter viagra discount, I also like to do Lunch 2.0 on Wednesday to break up the work week, but again, this isn't a requirement. I also like to do Lunch 2.0 at lunch time, surprise. Usually 12-2 works, but that's not set in stone.

Months are typically first-come, first-served, and I may have an interested host that hasn't been officially announced. There's no science here; I usually chat with prospective hosts about dates and work out a mutually beneficial one with ease.

Preparation
Once a host picks a date, I announce the event here and create an Upcoming event for RSVPs. I usually remember to add them to Calagator too, and typically, if I forget, someone else remembers.

I like to take a look at the space in advance to get an idea of how many people it can fit. If it's a smallish space, I can set expectations early, which will help people with the RSVP process, and if need be, I can close the Upcoming guest list to keep it under control.

Catering is entirely up to the host; the only ask is that the host provide a vegetarian/vegan option. Also, beer is fine. Some hosts have provided swag; others have raffled off swag. These are extras, entirely up to the host.

The last piece of preparation is what (if any) self-promotion the host wants to do. We've kept it very light so far, which I personally prefer; Lunch 2.0 in the Valley can get a bit over-produced. However, since the goal of Lunch 2.0 is to introduce or promote the host to the Portland community at large, some self-marketing is expected.

Again, it's up to the host, e.g. Bjorn didn't do anything official at the Lunch 2.0 hosted at the Eclipse Foundation other than walk around and chat with people.

As an aside, people often ask me how they can follow the Portland Lunch 2.0 announcements. There are several ways:

Read here regularly (you should anyway). If you follow the tag "lunch2.0", you'll get all the Lunch 2.0 content.

Use Upcoming and add me as a friend. You'll see the Lunches 2.0 as they're added.

Check Calagator, which you should also do anyway, to keep up with Portland tech events.

Follow lunch20 on Twitter. This account is maintained by the originators of Lunch 2.0, and they usually announce lunches in other cities.

Follow Rick and any of the other heavy-duty Portland tweeters.

Find me IRL and ask me. This isn't as dependable, but it works pretty well.

Promotion
I don't do any promotion aside from blogging here (an announcement, a reminder and a recap) and tweeting. The host does the heavy lifting, so any additional promotion is optional.

We tend to attract pretty large crowds, so unlike other tech events, you can usually bank on drawing the number listed as attending on Upcoming plus 10% or so. This is due to the lunch time effect, e.g. when people leave for lunch, they often bring along coworkers who haven't RSVP'ed. Even when the weather is bad (like it was for the Eclipse Lunch 2.0), we still can draw 70 people easily. Rick's Lunch 2.0 at CubeSpace still holds the attendance record with more than 200 attendees.

That sounds like a lot of people, and 200 really is. However, 70-100 is very manageable, since people tend to mill in and out over the course of two hours.

Party
The last bit is to have some fun. Portland Lunch 2.0 is a networking event, and we like it that way. Because it's during the day and not as tech-focused as other Portland events, you'll see new faces. But never fear, you'll also see the familiar faces you also see at the myriad of evening and weekend events.

That covers it. Drop a comment if you're interested in hosting or have questions, or maybe you can chat me up IRL.

November 7, 2008

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Fittingly, AboutUs has agreed to host their second Lunch 2.0, as luck would have it, right around the Portland chapter's first anniversary on February 11, 2009, overnight tadalafil. OK, so it wasn't luck, I planned it that way, with Steven Walling's help.Even though it's contrived, you'll want to come by and hang with the AboutUs crew. Here comes the skinny:

Hosts: AboutUs

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When: February 11, 2009 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

February seems like a long time from now, and still, this could be one of the first events you put on your brand spanking new 2009 LOLcats calendar.

Never heard of AboutUs. Hard to believe, but just in case, here's their about, overnight tadalafil.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

January 14 in the ‘burbs at the new OTBC offices in the Beaverton Round

Feburary 11 at AboutUs

It looks like we're taking December off, in case you're wondering, unless something comes up last minute. Overnight tadalafil, Thanks to all the hosts and people who’ve made Portland Lunch 2.0 a success. If you want details about hosting, let me know in comments or drop me a tweet. I’m @jkuramot.

November 6, 2008

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Sildenafil citrate generic, Yesterday afternoon, about 70 people came to the see the best kept secret in Portland Open Source, the Eclipse Foundation office.

Turnout seemed a bit lighter than usual, probably due to the lovely Portland weather, but those who did swing by were treated to a casual networking session.

If you've attended a Lunch 2.0 in the past, you'll know we typically do a very short introduction of the host and what they do, sildenafil citrate generic. Not so this time. Sildenafil citrate generic, Our hosts, Anne Jacko and Bjorn Freeman-Benson, just wanted to mill around and get to know people. As Bjorn says:

Our goal was to get over the "I didn't know that Eclipse had an office in Portland" and we met out goal: people know that Eclipse is here in Portland and that we're nice people and we're here to help.

All-in-all, it was a successful lunch, and now you know where to find the Eclipse Foundation.

Lunch 2.0 continues to attract a diverse crowd of interesting Portlanders, which is exactly how we like it, sildenafil citrate generic. Aaron took a bunch of photos, but hasn't uploaded them to Flickr yet. Watch his Lunch 2.0 set Sildenafil citrate generic, if you're interested. Update: They are posted now, excellent work as always by the unofficial Lunch 2.0 photographer.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s
It looks like we'll be taking a break in December, which is just as well considering a) the weather and b) all the seasonal activity everyone no doubt has planned. We're back at in January at the OTBC, sildenafil citrate generic.

January 14 in the ‘burbs at the new OTBC offices in the Beaverton Round

February?

March?

Thanks to all the hosts and people who’ve made this a success. Sildenafil citrate generic, If you want details about hosting, let me know in comments or drop me a tweet. I’m @jkuramot.

And don't forget that Seattle also has a Lunch 2.0 chapter, organized by Josh Maher. If you get up that way frequently, check them out and report back to me. Their next Lunch 2.0 is November 13 at RocketDog Communications from 4:30-6:00 PM. You can RSVP on Upcoming, natch.

And now for something completely different:

Some of you may know that there's an Open Source (Bridge) conference brewing for next July to help us all get over the loss of OSCON.

Both Rick and I are assisting with the organization, and the whole crew of organizers will be in Beaverton today at the new OTBC digs in the Beaverton Round hosting a townhall meeting. The meeting starts at 11:30 and should go until about 1.

The townhall is your chance to hear what the conference is all about, meet the organizers and add your two cents. Oh, and if you like, sign up to help us. This conference will be volunteer-driven, start to finish, so we'll need loads of help.

See you there.

November 3, 2008

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Did you know the Eclipse Foundation Viagra mexico, has an office here in Portland.

They most certainly do, but you might not know this because only four people sit in that office. This Wednesday, the 5th, they're opening their doors for a Lunch 2.0, and never fear, even though they have a small office, the building they inhabit has graciously agreed to allow us to mix and mingle in a larger area, viagra mexico.

This will be more cocktail-party style than the lunchroom-style lunch we had last month at the Art Institute. Viagra mexico, If you want to swing by and meet Anne, Bjorn and the good people at Eclipse, make sure you RSVP on Upcoming, so they can plan the catering accordingly.

Incidentally, their building is conveniently located on the MAX at the Oak Street stop. So, take the MAX and avoid the parking worries and the long walks in the rain, viagra mexico. Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

Viagra mexico, December. Nothing planned now, want to host one?

January 14 in the ‘burbs at the new OTBC offices in the Beaverton Round

February?

March?

Thanks to all the hosts and people who’ve made this a success. If you want details about hosting, let me know in comments or drop me a tweet, viagra mexico. I'm @jkuramot.

October 16, 2008

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Stores that sell cialis, Yesterday, the Art Institute of Portland graciously hosted what looked like about 175 people in their aptly titled "open space".

We came for the lunch, but got an unexpected bonus, a career fair. Turns out the "open space" is so ginormous it can house two events at the same time, very nicely, stores that sell cialis.

Some explanation: the AI was holding a career fair for their students in the same space as Lunch 2.0, overlapping us by about an hour or so. Stores that sell cialis, Aside from a little confusion, sharing the space, separated by portable wall-boards worked really well. It may have been fortuitous for at least a few people attending Lunch 2.0, since I heard one group mention they were looking for design interns.

The format was a bit different this time, mostly by accident, stores that sell cialis. This was the first lunch table style setting, which seemed to work well for conversations, even though it crimped the milling around time we usually get. Stores that sell cialis, Also, since the career fair was in full swing when we started the lunch, it was too noisy to do my usual five second, stumbing intro and the host's welcome. So, we did them later, after people had eaten and the noise had died down a bit. I actually think this is a better format, not that there's a playbook or anything, just an observation, stores that sell cialis.

This Lunch 2.0 featured a swag drawing for Art Institute gear, won by Bill Jackson and Manuel Espino. Stores that sell cialis, Thanks to Allena Baker, Lulu Hoeller and the Art Institute for hosting a highly successful and enjoyable Lunch 2.0, and to Bram for connecting the dots for us.

And finally, thanks to Don Park for providing some shots (and a video), in the absence of the unofficial Lunch 2.0 photographer, Aaron Hockley, who apparently is on vacation. If you liked the food, the event was catered by Kam & Kam Catering, stores that sell cialis.

Upcoming Portland Lunches 2.0

November 5 at the Eclipse Foundation

January 14 in the 'burbs at the new OTBC offices in the Beaverton Round

Looks like we may be unintentionally taking December off, unless someone out there wants to host a Lunch 2.0 in December. Stores that sell cialis, Interested. Let me know in comments.

Of course, other comments and inquires should also be directed to the comments.

October 13, 2008

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It's been a while since this Lunch 2.0 was announced Indian tadalafil, , but the big day has nearly arrived.

So in case you’ve forgotten, the kind people at the Art Institute of Portland will be opening their doors to the eighth iteration of Portland Lunch 2.0 this coming Wednesday, the 15th, from 12 to 2 PM.

Ideally, you’ve already RSVP’ed on Upcoming, and you know where you’re going, indian tadalafil. It's not too hard to find, right across the street from the Portland Armory, in the Pearl District. Indian tadalafil, Parking may be a bit dicey, so carpool, MAX it, or bring your parking space radar.

As previously mentioned, the space is very big. So, feel free to bring along your coworkers, but if at all possible, RSVP with an accurate number to help with the food planning, indian tadalafil. The Art Institute's Fall term just began, so perhaps some students will come by to mingle as well.

One person you can definitely expect to see on Wednesday is Art Institute graduate Bram Pitoyo Indian tadalafil, , who convinced the Art Institute to host this Lunch 2.0. Bram recently had his bike and laptop stolen, and Amber Case has rallied the Portland tech community to come to his aid. Collecting small donations over the course of four days last week, she suprised him with $400 at Beer and Blog last Friday, indian tadalafil.

If you haven't met Bram or Amber, take the opportunity on Wednesday over lunch. Based on Upcoming, it should be a nice turnout, and I hope to see you there.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

November 5 at the Eclipse Foundation

January 14 in the 'burbs at the new OTBC offices in the Beaverton Round

Indian tadalafil, Thanks to all the hosts and people who’ve made this a success. If you want details about hosting, let me know in comments.

October 1, 2008

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Cheap cialis online, Now, there's another reason to consider making the trip down to WordCamp Las Vegas in January: WordCamp Portland organizer, Aaron Hockley, has announced that he's officially on the agenda:

I’m going to explore how the local blog scene and other social media have brought folks together. Over the next couple of months, I’ll be talking to all sorts of Portlandy-types about their thoughts on our social media usage. Yes, that includes the Portland Twitter scene and of course #bacon, cheap cialis online. A big focus of my talk will be about how online activities have led to offline gatherings including group events like Ignite Portland, Side Project to Startup, and the Portland edition of Lunch 2.0. Cheap cialis online, In addition to the formal events, services such as Shizzow and Twitter facilitate impromptu meetups.

Congratulations to Mr. Hockley on garnering a well-deserved speaking slot. It's definitely got me thinking about making the trip down south to see him speak, cheap cialis online. Even though I won't be able to post on it because of the whole "What happens in Vegas..." thing.

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September 28, 2008

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Viagra how it works, It's official. Portland Lunch 2.0 is crossing over into the suburbs, Beaverton to be precise.

As Rick blogged back in August, the Open Technology Business Center, or fondly, the OTBC, had been searching for a new home, viagra how it works. The search has ended, and on November 1, the OTBC will move into their new digs in the Beaverton Round. Viagra how it works, But wait, there's more. The OTBC will also be partnering with the Beaverton Round Executive Suites to provide office space for startups on the third floor of the Coldwell Banker building, just two quick flights of stairs to and from the OTBC business offices on the first floor. There's an elevator too, but since the OTBC provides services to CleanTech (as well as Tech, BioTech and OpenTech), I figured I should mention the stairs first, viagra how it works.

What does all this have to do with Lunch 2.0. Viagra how it works, Glad you asked. On January 14, 2009, the OTBC will be opening its doors to host the first Portland Lunch 2.0 chapter in the suburbs.

Here are the details:

Hosts: OTBC

Where: 12725 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, Oregon 97005, first floor of the South Office building

When: January 14, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

Did I mention the Round is on the MAX Blue Line, specifically the Beaverton Central stop, viagra how it works. Steve Morris of the OTBC says their office is 90 feet from the station. Viagra how it works, So, if you're in Portland, it's only about 20 minutes from downtown. Not too shabby. You won't have to worry about parking, you'll get to meet some new people in the 'burbs, possibly some people you know from Twitter.

Maybe even the elusive Josh Bancroft will make an appearance, since we're bringing Lunch 2.0 into his neck of the woods.

I asked around at the SplashCast Lunch 2.0, and everyone seemed very positive about cross-pollinating with the suburban tech/Twitter crowd.

So, come out to Beaverton and meet some new folks, and check out the OTBC. If you're unfamiliar with them, they help Tech, Biotech, Cleantech and Opentech startups with a variety of valuable services. Here's their about. Interested. Drop a comment or swing by Lunch 2.0 on January 14 and find out more.

Don't forget these upcoming Portland Lunches 2.0:

October 15 at the Art Institute of Portland: This space is huge, plenty of room for everyone, so bring friends and colleagues.

November 5 at the Eclipse Foundation

January 14 at OTBC in the Beaverton Round

September 18, 2008

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Yesterday's Lunch 2.0 at SplashCast Citrate salt of sildenafil, was nice and cozy. Maybe it was my warning that space was small, the closed guestlist, the slightly incorrect address on the Upcoming event (sorry).

Or maybe people just had other things to do, like work, citrate salt of sildenafil.

Whatever it was, in contrast to the last few Lunches 2.0, only about 70 people filtered in and out of SplashCast's semi-new offices in the old Merchant Hotel in Old Town. Citrate salt of sildenafil, This worked really well for networking, since you could navigate the entire room, bouncing between conversations, and not worry about missing anyone.

As has been typical with Portland Lunch 2.0, Kim Ramage, our host, made a brief introduction to SplashCast and welcomed everyone. Then the networking and nomming began, citrate salt of sildenafil. Unfortunately, Mike Berkley, SplashCast's CEO and the Lunch 2.0 instigator wasn't able to attend. Citrate salt of sildenafil, Again, there's that pesky work thing getting in the way.

Aaron hasn't posted his photos yet, but I'm sure they will rock, as usual. Check his Lunch 2.0 collection on Flickr if you're interested, citrate salt of sildenafil.

Mark Colman tweeted several pictures he took, including this one of AJ and Doug in the midst of what looks like an interesting conversation about the finer points of the iPhone's keypad.

Citrate salt of sildenafil, Thanks to Kim, Mike and the whole SplashCast team for opening their digs to us.

Yearning for more. No worries about space in the next few venues, the Art Institute of Portland (October 15) and the Eclipse Foundation (November 5), citrate salt of sildenafil. In fact, they're both large, so bring your friends and colleagues.

Better yet, if you can find uninitiated Lunch 2.0 people, bring them along to spread the goodness.

September 16, 2008

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Seems like ages since it was announced Women who take cialis, , so in case you've forgotten, the kind people at SplashCast will be opening their doors to the seventh iteration of Portland Lunch 2.0 tomorrow from 12 to 2 PM.

Ideally, you've already RSVP'ed on Upcoming, and you know where you're going. The space isn't huge, so we closed the guestlist a few weeks ago to avoid a crushing overflow of hungry Portlanders, women who take cialis.

If you don't feel like taking a chance and fighting a crowd, never fear, there's always the October Lunch 2.0 at the Art Institute of Portland. Women who take cialis, That's an enormous space, so bring your coworkers and friends. It's still good to RSVP so they can plan the catering.

Anyway, I hope to see or meet you tomorrow, women who take cialis.

Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

October 15 at the Art Institute of Portland: This space is huge, plenty of room for everyone, so bring friends and colleagues.

November 5 at the Eclipse Foundation

In addition, I have soft commitments from hosts in the works for December, January and February. Women who take cialis, Looks like Portland Lunch 2.0 will see its first anniversary. Thanks to all the hosts and people who've made this a success.

If you want details about hosting, let me know in comments.

September 16, 2008

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Viagra pfizer canada, This week on the Silicon Forest podcast, I've got the usual review and preview of all that's happening in the Silicon Forest Web startup scene. With an added bonus. I took a few minutes to chat with Dave Howell, CEO of Vancouver-based Avatron, the company behind the uberpopular iPhone app Air Sharing, viagra pfizer canada.

Click the Play button above to start streaming or feel free to download the Silicon Florist podcast.

Links from this episode include:

Josh Bancroft

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Marshall Kirkpatrick

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Technologizer

Wired.com

JanRain

From Side Project to Startup

Panels

Air Sharing

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Portland Lunch 2.0 at SplashCast

Galois Open House

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September 9, 2008

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August 18, 2008

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Canada meds sildenafil citrate, The Lunch 2.0 beat goes on into the late Fall with the Eclipse Foundation set to host on November 5.

Did you know they had an office here. It's in downtown, conveniently located on the MAX at the Oak Street stop, canada meds sildenafil citrate. Tough to think about November now, but by then, you'll be excited that it's so close to MAX. Canada meds sildenafil citrate, No parking worries and no long walks in the rain.

Here are the details:

Hosts: Eclipse Foundation

Where: 308 SW First Avenue, Suite 110, Portland, OR 97204

When: November 5, 2008 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

Thanks to Anne Jacko for coordinating this and arranging for extra space. The building is a bit confusing, and the Eclipse office is itty-bitty, by office standards, canada meds sildenafil citrate. Happily, the building has allowed them to use a conference room and an adjoining open area. Canada meds sildenafil citrate, Should be perfect for networking and in-depth conversations.

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Upcoming Portland Lunch 2.0s

September 17 at SplashCast: The guestlist is closed, since the space is pretty small. Don't despair.

October 15 at the Art Institute of Portland: This space is huge, plenty of room for everyone, so bring friends and colleagues.

November 5 at the Eclipse Foundation

August 14, 2008

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According to Eva, that was the count for yesterday's sixth installment of Portland Lunch 2.0 hosted at CubeSpace by our good friend Rick Turoczy, a.k.a. the Silicon Florist, tadalafil line.

Rick had reason to celebrate because this blog is now one year old, which is like 10 human years or something. Tadalafil line, Anyway, Rick's hospitality brought out the largest crowd yet for a Portland Lunch 2.0. The event was really inspiring for me, as the Lunch 2.0 guy, and for Rick, as the guy everyone came out to see.

At most points during the lunch, there was a line three to six people deep to talk to Rick, tadalafil line. Bram and I joked that he needed a "Now Serving" sign to keep track of who was next in line. Tadalafil line, Rick was so busy chatting up his guests, he forgot to eat. That's why we all like him so much though. Because he doesn't eat much, tadalafil line.

Anyway, enough about Rick. Tadalafil line, Other highlights.

Nicholas catered the lunch, always a good day when you eat Nicholas, especially for free.

There was a Marshall Kirkpatrick sighting. He even blogged while he was there, simultaneously standing on one leg, eating, chatting with two people and doing his taxes.

I got to see about half the people I follow on Twitter IRL, and I met several new people including a bunch interested in keeping the Lunch 2.0 train rolling.

Ryan Snyder of recently launched Shizzow and his fellow Shizzites (Dawn, Mark and Sam) introduced their new service and handed out a bunch of beta invites.

A good time was had by all, even Rick.

All-in-all, it was a highly successful and entertaining lunch. Thanks to all who made it. Thanks to Rick for picking up the lunch tab. Thanks to Eva and CubeSpace for providing the space. Thanks to you for reading all the way to here. Keep going, there's more.

In typical Portland fashion, the party didn't stop at 2 when Lunch 2.0 ended. Shizzow hosted their first Shizzup at the Green Dragon (on the brand new patio and place for Beer and Blog this Friday). After that you had to choose between the monthly game of Werewolf and Back Fence PDX. Someone should have hired a party bus. This is one (of many) things I love about Portland. Always so much to do.

Anyway, if you love Lunch 2.0, there are more on the schedule. We'll be at SplashCast on September 17; please only RSVP if you'll be there for sure because the space is a bit small. And then, on October 15, the Art Institute of Portland opens its doors to Lunch 2.0. RSVP on Upcoming.

I have a definite date for November and several solids for the next few months. So, it looks like we'll keep this thing going for a while; maybe I'll pencil Rick in for another Silicon Florist birthday party/Lunch 2.0 next August.

Can't believe it was that much fun. Or maybe you want balanced coverage. Check out a few other accounts of the Lunch 2.0 and Silicon Florist birthday that was.

Lunch Ideas | Friends Networking Sharing | Fun Games

Lunch 2.0: My Twitter-y Experience

In which Verso has a Lunch (2.0) date.

Confessing My Dad Attitude

Aaron Hockley's Photos of Lunch 2.0

Photo courtesy of Aaron Hockley used under Creative Commons..

August 13, 2008

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In which Verso has a Lunch (2.0) date

Verso writes "Earlier today I happened to be reading my friend Rick Turoczy’s blog and imagine my surprise when he offered to buy me lunch, indian viagra. Well having had a good experience last time I had lunch with Rick I figured I would be foolish to pass up his offer. Indian viagra, So off I went to CubeSpace and imagine my surprise when I saw a number of people there whom I recognized. Turns out Rick had extended his invite to a number of others as well, but somehow I had mistakenly read it as just for me."

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August 13, 2008

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Tadalafil pharmacy, Well, it's finally here: Portland Lunch 2.0, the Silicon Florist first anniversary edition. And to celebrate, I'd like to buy you lunch. But don't tell anyone, tadalafil pharmacy. This will just be our secret.

All that you have to do is meet me down at CubeSpace Tadalafil pharmacy, around noon. That's it.

Now, it's no secret that I'm not the best in front of a crowd, tadalafil pharmacy. So I'm currently wallowing in a near-death tizzy about forgetting to thank some very important people. Tadalafil pharmacy, (And it's just you and me. Imagine what a wreck I would be if more people decided to show up?)

So, rather than risk it, I thought I'd do what I do marginally well: write a post.

First and foremost, thank you, um, you, tadalafil pharmacy. Thanks for reading this blog for a year. Tadalafil pharmacy, For the amazing support. And for the true feeling of community. I completely stumbled into this. And I continue to stumble---and be humbled by the amazing community we have here. I feel incredibly lucky. And, I really, really appreciate your support. Thank you.

Thank you to all of the cool side projects and companies Portland and the Silicon Forest. Thank you to each and of every one of you---geeks, bloggers, and leaders---who take a risk, try to bend technology to your will, and in the end, wind up creating some incredibly cool things about which---in my opinion---everyone should know.

I love hearing about what you're doing. And hopefully, I'm doing a little bit to help other folks understand what all of those late hours and crazy conversations truly mean.

And I'd also like to thank some individuals:

Thanks to Jake Kuramoto for bringing Lunch 2.0 to Portland. Without him, I wouldn't have this knot in my stomach right now.

Thanks to CubeSpace for always being the gracious host for the Portland Web tech community. Without them, we would all (and by all I mean you and me) be trying to stand in my backyard during lunch.

Thanks to Marshall Kirkpatrick, who has been a true mentor, a connector of dots, and a consummate promoter of the blog. I can honestly say that I've never received a better introduction than, "Rick follows everything going in Portland tech. And then he blogs the shit out of it."

Thanks to Justin Kistner, who has truly codified a community with Beer and Blog, who has helped Silicon Florist reach a wider audience, and without whom, we'd still all be seeing that little watering-can guy in the header.

Thanks to Scott Kveton for his Portvangelist magic, his seemingly unshakeable belief in what this blog could be, his guest posts on Silicon Florist, and of course, for his indefatigable (that's right, I said "indefatigable") role in all things Open. He definitely keeps me cranking content.

Thanks to Mike Rogoway and Steve Woodward at The Oregonian, for the link love, the kind support, and for realizing that there is something happening here. Something that's important. Something that deserves a wider audience.

Thanks to Darius Monsef, for sharing his insight, his intelligence, his scheming, and his guest posts which always lead me to wonder if my servers are actually going to be able to withstand the traffic.

Thanks to everyone who has ever written a guest post, thought about writing a guest post, or read a guest post here on Silicon Florist. It's really rewarding for me to have the opportunity to share other voices and views, and it's made this blog a much better resource because of that sharing.

And finally, thanks to everyone who has ever read, subscribed, commented, trackbacked, and shared articles. It is, after all, a conversation.

And thanks, of course, to my family and friends without whose support I'd never be able to do what I do. "I thought you were a workaholic before, but this year took you to a whole new level."

I could go on and on and on. Literally. And hopefully each and every one of you---whom I would love to list---know who you are. I hope. I hope I do a good job of letting you know that.

And I'd like to do a better job of that in year two. Making sure that people know not only what's happening in Portland but who is making things happen. And there's plenty of other stuff cooking, too. Let's see if we can't make this thing even better, shall we.

So come on down to CubeSpace, grab some lunch, and let's celebrate a wacky, wonderful first year of Silicon Florist. I can't wait to see what we accomplish in year two.

And don't forget, Shizzow will be the guest of honor, so beta accounts will be flowing like honey.

August 11, 2008

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To date, that potential has always remained a glimmer. America tadalafil, The reality. That's been slightly less beneficial. Reality has tended to be a useless stream of updates, declaring your friends are "in Portland, Oregon" or, worse yet, at some random address that holds little to no meaning.

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And that's why I'm so glad to see Portland-centric Shizzow opening its private beta, today, america tadalafil.

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America tadalafil, Shizzow provides the technology for you to notify your friends of your location, with as little effort as possible, so you can spend more time hanging out with your peeps and less time trying to coordinate bringing them together through phone, email, SMS and IM.

I hear you. "Another one?" But hold your horses. I think Shizzow's got a number of things going for it, america tadalafil. And, as far as Portland goes. America tadalafil, I think Shizzow has nailed it.

First and foremost, Shizzow is for Portland, Oregon. And only Portland, Oregon. Not the world. Not the Northwest. Portland. And that's it. Shizzow isn't about the video-game mentality of adding as many followers as possible---followers you may never ever meet in person. Shizzow is about knowing where your friends in Portland are. So that you can meet them, face-to-face, when those opportunities avail themselves.

Simple and local. By Portland, for Portland. And in my book, that's huge.

Second, Shizzow is designed to understand where you are---and to tell people where you are---as simply and easily as possible. And I've been duly impressed by how hard they've worked to make sure that the database of locations is as deep and intuitive as possible.

Why is that important. Two reasons:

No more (or far less) "Please enter the address of your location." When you "shout" with Shizzow, you just need to know the name of the Portland place in which you're currently standing. Not the address. Not the GPS coordinates. The name of the place. Easy.

I know places better than addresses. When I'm reading the shouts of my Shizzow friends, it's a lot (a lot!) easier for me to process "EcoTrust Building" than it is for me to process "721 NW 9th Avenue Portland, OR 97209." That means, that I'm more likely to go meet my friends or plan my trips accordingly.

Sounds good, huh. I know. So let's get you involved in this private beta.

Beta invites available

Dawn Foster has been helping Shizzow with its community, so if you're in the Portland area and interested in an invite, she's the best person to ping... but you better hurry:

Right now, the beta invites are limited to a couple hundred people living in Portland. I’ll be sending out invites today along with the rest of the team.

Even now, I'm already happily getting a flood of new friends (thank you!), so I know the Portland gang is getting involved. I can't wait to see how this works once we get big group shouting.

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And the final reason that I'm so happy for these guys. They've truly made the leap from side project to startup:

Each member of the Shizzow crew has a full-time job outside of Shizzow, and it’s taken a ton of sweat equity and sleep-deprived nights to bring Shizzow to fruition. But because we’ve believed in our vision and believed in the idea of bringing friends and like-minded people together, the sacrifices we’ve made have not seemed like work but instead like… something we simply had to do. And now, 10 months and tens of thousands of lines of code later, we’re ready...

I can't really put into words how proud I am of these guys. And how excited I am to get everyone in Portland on this service.

That said, what if you don't happen to make the initial round of invites. Fear not, gentle reader. There's still another way to get into shouting with Shizzow. As Dawn says:

If you want an invite, and don’t hear from me today, you can get one from me at Lunch 2.0 on Wednesday.

That's right! Shizzow will be the guest of honor at the Silicon Florist's Portland Lunch 2.0, this Wednesday. So come on down to CubeSpace, grab some lunch, meet some people face-to-face, and get signed up with Shizzow, so that you can continue those discussions---and continue getting to know your Portland peers.

Call me evil and conniving, but I'm seriously hoping you don't get an invite. Because that way I get the chance to see you, in person.

In any case, I'm really, really looking forward to all the shouts from CubeSpace, this Wednesday. And to running into you in person---thanks to Shizzow---in the near future.

Shizzow is a location-driven social networking service that encourages quality relationships via face-to-face interaction. Dig in at http://shizzow.com . For more information on the launch and Shizzow's story, see the Shizzow blog.

August 3, 2008

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Hot on the heels of SplashCast's possibly haunted Lunch 2.0 announcement Sildenafil citrate pay after delivery, , comes another Lunch 2.0. I told you I had a busy Friday.

The Art Institute of Portland will be opening its doors for Lunch 2.0 on October 15, just over a week after their Fall term begins, sildenafil citrate pay after delivery. It's in the Pearl, right across the street from the Portland Armory.

Big thanks to Bram Pitoyo Sildenafil citrate pay after delivery, for making this happen. Did you know he is a graduate of the Art Institute, as is Lunch 2.0 veteran Gaia Borgias Brown. I'm sure there are others you follow on Twitter who will be happy to return to the hallowed halls, sildenafil citrate pay after delivery.

OK, the skinny:

Hosts: Art Institute of Portland

Where: 1122 NW Davis, Portland, OR, 97209

When: October 15, 2008 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

Thanks to Allena Baker and Lulu Hoeller for securing a gigantic space for this Lunch 2.0. Sildenafil citrate pay after delivery, Bring your friends and colleagues and look forward to learning something new about the Art Institute, meeting some new people and seeing your old Twitter pals. Oh, and check out the exhibit on your way in or out or both.

One last programming note, I've spoken to a few potential hosts who were interested in September and/or October lunches, sildenafil citrate pay after delivery. Fear not, there's no clause in the Lunch 2.0 bylaws requiring no more than one event per month. Sildenafil citrate pay after delivery, So, we can work around the upcoming lunches, no worries, or we can look ahead to November.

Lots of lunches coming up, so here's the quick and dirty schedule:

August 13: Silicon Florist at CubeSpace (in SE)

September 17: SplashCast in Old Town

October 15: Art Institute in the Pearl

August 3, 2008

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Canadian generic viagra online, Last Friday I signed up two more Lunch 2.0 hosts at two very cool places in Portland.

First, SplashCast wants to show off its new(ish) office space in Old Town, and not just any building in Old Town, the old Merchant Hotel.

You know, the same building that Old Town Pizza inhabits, directly above the infamous Portland Shanghai Tunnels, the haunted one, canadian generic viagra online. That building. Canadian generic viagra online, While the Merchant's old lobby is the home to OTP now, SplashCast is up on the third floor, presumably occupying space that once was one or two guest rooms way back in the day. Kim Ramage has done a great job fixing up the space, and she's eager to have you all come by for some lunch. So, now the skinny:

Hosts: SplashCast

Where: 226 NW Davis, 3rd Floor, Portland, OR, 97209 (we'll have signs and spirit hosts to guide you)

When: September 17, 2008 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP on Upcoming

The space isn't huge, so the RSVP if you're definitely coming, canadian generic viagra online. We'll turn off the list at 60 or so; if you're not sure, decide on that day and cruise by later. Canadian generic viagra online, The crowd generally thins out after 1:00 PM as people head back to work.

As always, if you want to nom veggie or vegan, add a comment on the Upcoming event indicating your culinary desires.

In case you missed it, Rick is celebrating his first birthday as the Silicon Florist with a Lunch 2.0 on August 13 at CubeSpace, canadian generic viagra online. RSVP for that event here, and stay tuned for another Lunch 2.0 announcement for October.

July 30, 2008

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Okay, let's do that. Tadalafil problems, If you don't have any lunch plans today, you might want to take the opportunity to swing by CubeSpace at noon to have "Lunch with a VC."

Come hang out with Epic Ventures to learn more about VC funding. Bring questions. We'll have 45 min, tadalafil problems. of Q&A, then head out to lunch as a group.

Carolynn Duncan of Epic Ventures will host this first-of-many-to-come event as a way of introducing herself to the Portland startup and entrepreneurial community. Tadalafil problems, Can't make the lunch. No worries. You can still get to know Carolynn by following her on Twitter or following her blog, tadalafil problems.

And lunch isn't all she has in mind. Tadalafil problems, There will be some other capital-related activities that she'll be kicking off in the near future as well.

For more information or to RSVP, visit Upcoming.

July 29, 2008

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After all of this posting about Portland Lunch 2.0 and attending Portland Lunch 2.0 and acquiring Portland Lunch 2.0 Viagra by online, , it seemed only proper that I actually put my money where my mouth is. So I thought it might be nice if I actually took the dive and hosted a Portland Lunch 2.0.

And I would really, truly be honored if you had a few moments to attend.

I'm planning to hold it August 13, viagra by online. And CubeSpace has been kind of enough to offer up space for the event. Viagra by online, I'm really hoping you can make it.

Do I sound desperate. Good, viagra by online. Because I am. Viagra by online, Rest assured, I've got a couple of other things up my sleeve. So, hopefully, there will be a free lunch and a little bit more.

But in any case, it would be really nice to see you, viagra by online. I mean, we've been so busy this summer. Viagra by online, And I want to make sure that you're doing okay. Oh, and I want to have you meet some of the other folks who make Portland such a cool place for startups.

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One other thing. Holding this event in August is kind of special to me, because one year ago this August, I woke up at 2 AM, registered a surprisingly available URL, and started Silicon Florist.

So, this is a celebration of sorts. An anniversary. Or a birthday. Or whatever you want to call it.

It would be great to see you on August 13. Please take a moment to save the date by RSVPing on Upcoming for this get together. And soon, there will be more exciting news about what's happening. Maybe.

Tell your friends. Everyone is welcome. Techie or not.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

P.S. If you're a Web-based, Web-oriented, or Mobile-based startup in the Silicon Forest---whether I've had the opportunity to cover you or not---why not take a few moments to send a logo to siliconflorist at gmail. I'd like to see if we can't work on getting your name out there at this event.

July 26, 2008

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Tadalafil mail order uk, And not Lunch 2.0.2, but rather Lunch 2.0 also.

Josh Maher started a chapter in Seattle a little over a year ago, and they've been very active at both large and small hosts. I contacted Josh early this year for any tips and advice he could share before starting a chapter, tadalafil mail order uk.

If you travel up to Seattle a lot, or are headed there soon, check out their wiki and for details. Tadalafil mail order uk, Josh and I spoke recently about our the Portland chapter, which apparently is one of the few that hosts regular events, along with the Silicon Valley/Bay Area orignial chapter and the Seattle one. He also invited any Portlanders/Vancouverites up to enjoy the Seattle flavor of Lunch 2.0. So, if you're going to be up in the Emerald City, check out their take on Lunch 2.0 and report back with your thoughts, tadalafil mail order uk.

Otherwise, it's a roadtrip. Tadalafil mail order uk, I guess if anyone's up for that, you could carpool up there on a diplomatic mission. Of course, as Rick pointed out, the beauty of Lunch 2.0 is that it's local and convenient, neither of which fits a trip up to Seattle.

Anyway, it's an open invitation, and obviously, Josh is welcome to come down to do Portland Lunch 2.0, assuming I can convince someone to host one.

July 25, 2008

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Lunch 2.0 just finished its fifth iteration last week Cheap generic overnight tadalafil, at souk. Let's take a minute to look back at the five lunches and thank the hosts:

February 28, 2008: AboutUs
April 9, 2008: eROI
May 28, 2008: Vidoop
June 30, 2008: Wieden+Kennedy
July 16, 2008: souk

Ah, good times. Thanks for the memories, cheap generic overnight tadalafil.

So, now that we're done basking in the afterglow of tasty eats and good conversation, let's get back to business. Cheap generic overnight tadalafil, I have a few leads, but nothing solid for the next Lunch 2.0. So, gentle reader, I need your help.

Does your place of work have what it takes to host a Lunch 2.0, cheap generic overnight tadalafil. Not that it takes much, as Rick previously documented. Cheap generic overnight tadalafil, Do you know a great place that would love to host a Lunch 2.0? Ideally, you have a contact there, so I don't have to walk in like Michael Corleone.

If so, I'd love to hear your ideas. Find the comments and let me know, or tweet at me.

July 17, 2008

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Lunch 2.0 happened yesterday at flexible workspace provider souk Uk pharmacies cheap viagra, in Old Town, and even though I didn't make it, the accounts I'm hearing are overwhelmingly positive.

Dawn and Todd graciously agreed to MC the event, in my absence, and approximately 75 people came through during the two-hour lunch. Julie, the gracious host, had Thai food for everyone with lots of vegetarian options. The food was well-received and completely gone by the end, uk pharmacies cheap viagra.

Dawn tells me souk's space was great for conversations, the wheeled tables and chairs allowing for spontaneous rearrangements to accommodate the constantly morphing threads of discussion. Uk pharmacies cheap viagra, While people sat to eat, they had in depth conversations, but as eating finished, people stood up to mingle, cocktail party style. Apparently, the chatting went right up to the end, which is awesome

Sounds like a great time. I'm bummed that I missed it, uk pharmacies cheap viagra.

If you hurry over to Summize, newly acquired by Twitter, you can catch the tweets from yesterday about Lunch 2.0 to get a running chronology of how it went. Uk pharmacies cheap viagra, I caught a few "what is Lunch 2.0" tweets in the mix. So, we still have some collective education to do. Dawn reported that in addition to the usual suspects we see at Lunch 2.0 (and Beer and Blog, Barcamp, Ignite, Legion of Tech Talks, you know the hardcore community people), there were a lot of new faces, uk pharmacies cheap viagra. This is good.

Aaron Hockley Uk pharmacies cheap viagra, , the default Lunch 2.0 photographer, has posted some great (as usual) shots in his photostream. Julie has an album as well. Check these out if, like me you didn't get there, uk pharmacies cheap viagra.

Thanks again to Julie for hosting a great lunch. Uk pharmacies cheap viagra, As of now, there aren't any solid plans for the next iteration of Lunch 2.0 Portland. I have a few leads, but nothing definite. If you want your company to host one, or you know a place that would love to have the Portland community in for lunch, let me know in comments, uk pharmacies cheap viagra.

Photos courtesy of Aaron Hockley used under Creative Commons..

July 11, 2008

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As you get ready for OSCON 2008 the week after next, don't forget Lunch 2.0 at souk on Wednesday next week.

If you're planning on attending OSCON---and have accidentally shown up a week early or just happen to live in Portland---and have some time on Wednesday, why not get out and see the Rose City a little. Just head over the Burnside Bridge and into Old Town, the Lunch 2.0 hotspot, tadalafil 50 mg. As with previous Lunch 2.0s in Old Town, if you decide to drive, have a good time looking for parking. Tadalafil 50 mg, If you think you can make it, head over to Upcoming and please RSVP. Julie from souk needs as accurate a count as possible, so no one will go home hungry. Also, if you're vegan or vegetarian, please leave a comment on the Upcoming event; I've failed to remember that too many times when planning these things (sorry), tadalafil 50 mg.

Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your perspective, both Rick and I will be out of town for work that day. Tadalafil 50 mg, I know, how rude of work to intrude on our Lunch 2.0 plans.

Never fear, Dawn Foster has graciously agreed to MC the proceedings. So, if you were hoping to hear me ramble on about "what is Lunch 2.0", sorry, tadalafil 50 mg. Next time. Tadalafil 50 mg, Speaking of next times, if your company wants to know more about hosting the pageantry that is PDX Lunch 2.0, please drop a line in comments. I'm always looking for prospective hosts to keep the lunch train rolling.

Photo courtesy Thomas Hawk used under Creative Commons.

Update: As Rick has kindly pointed out, I have lost my mind and confused myself about what week it is, tadalafil 50 mg. My only excuse is I've been sick as a dog all week and have lost track of time. Sorry..

July 8, 2008

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[HTML1]So many internet startups are trying to launch with "community" as the core of their business, but they seem to be flying blind as to how you go about growing a solid community. Best price viagra, I’ve been asked to consult for a number of these startups. And while this could be a bad financial decision for my consulting business, I'd rather see more successful communities than fewer. So here are the basics of what you need to know and the rest you’ll just have to learn---albeit painfully---as you do it, best price viagra.

I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of building two great communities, one in the real world and one in the digital. Best price viagra, The lessons learned in each worlds has meaning in the other and each can serve as a useful example to those who are working on nurturing their own communities.

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After packing up my bags and traveling without a specific destination to Thailand in the wake of the biggest natural disaster in modern times... I found myself in the middle of a micro-community of travelers who showed up to help with the Tsunami recovery work, best price viagra. Like any web community, people were from everywhere in the world and came from all sorts of backgrounds. Best price viagra, For five months I lived with this community. First as a volunteer, then as a project leader and eventually co-leading the group. From that experience we grew a non-profit that has since created volunteer centers to aid in disaster relief in six countries around world with the help of a community of 3,000+ volunteers.

Visit www.HODR.org to learn more and perhaps you’ll join us in a disaster zone sometime soon.

Before I packed up my bags and prepared for a place I’d never been to, in a disaster zone I couldn’t begin to guess what it would be like... I created a simple web service that allowed people to name colors and helped other people to rate and review those colors. Responding to early feedback I grew the concept into allowing people to put together combinations of up to 5 colors to also share.

I was the first member, but more than 100,000 have since joined. We’ve been nominated for Best Community Site in the Webby Awards two years in a row and have also received recognition for the quality of our community from several other periodicals and awards organizations.

Visit www.COLOURlovers.com to learn more or share your thoughts on whether silver satin is better than New Medicines.

Now that you have some insight into my experience, let me share some of the things I've learned.

Lessons for Building Quality, Thriving Communities

It could be the community in your five-person workplace, your blog readership or even a massive web community... but the lessons still apply. Here they are:

It Is and Has Always Been

One of the most important lessons that came from my time in Thailand was how in order to grow a solid community, you needed to be in the middle of it. The man who originally set-up the volunteer center to which we all arrived was a local who lived on the other side of the island. Since he was a family man, he made the trip to and from the volunteer center back to his house every night and morning. I can understand why he would, considering he had a nice comfortable home only 30 min away... but what happened in his absence almost tore the whole thing apart.

In the early days of a community’s growth, things change very rapidly. Because the group itself has only existed a short time and the early participants often cycle through in short spurts of time... there is no institutional memory. To the person who arrived this morning, we’ve always had a rule about eating lunch at 11:30... nevermind that we only made that rule up the night before. But to that new volunteer, who will in one week be an old timer to many more new people... it has always been so.

Within a week of showing up and seeing first hand the constant transition of ideas, cultures and people in our volunteer community... there was growing dissent about the so-called leader of our group who was never around and nobody knew what exactly he did. To them, he did nothing. Since they woke up in the middle of it all, went to work all day in it and laid down to sleep in the middle of it... this guy had no idea about anything.

Having since been the leader of a volunteer group, there are many things that go on above the ground that are not glamorous or all that fun... but are needed in order for the community to continue growing. For a leader, it is a constant balance of getting his head above the crowd to deal with long-term growth things while at the same time spending time shoulder-to-shoulder with the community.

Lesson Lesson: You must grow within your community, especially in the early days. Later, leaders will arise who can handle some of the day-to-day things and welcome new members. But in those first few days, weeks and months... you are the welcoming committee, janitor, house mom, judge, jury and banninator. Leading from the outside will only breed dissent and resentment among the early adopters... and without their early support your community will die before it really has the chance to grow.

Set an Open Border Policy with Your Neighbors

Immigration is a complicated and touchy subject in the real world, but online you need an open door policy from the beginning... even recruiting your first members from your related blogs, forums and communities.

When I launched COLOURlovers I was part of a thriving Flash development community at the time (www.Kirupa.com) and I shared my site with some members. These initial Kirupians served as the first dual-citizenship immigrants to my new community. Not all fully converted to COLOURlovers and few gave up Kirupa for COLOURlovers, but since the sites were related---but not mutually exclusive---we were able to get things rolling with their support without negatively affecting the Kirupa community.

These early members were providing ideas to enhance the site and voicing their critical feedback about what worked and what didn’t. I took all of their words to heart and worked feverishly to create and launch enhancements that would grow the community.

Lesson Lesson: Leverage your involvement in related communities to first seed your community with participants. You can’t force these people to join... just extend an invitation to people who might have an interest in what you’re building and be ready to respond to their feedback.

Cities Grow from Towns and Towns from Villages

Don’t worry so much about jumping right into being a massive community. You need to take the time to be a village and figure out how everything works before you get into issues like mass transit, pollution and housing shortages. You also need to foster leaders within your village who will eventually become your city leaders.

When I went to Thailand, I handed COLOURlovers to my early members and pretty much left them unattended for the five months. Sometimes, blessings come in strange packages. For when I returned, I found a lot of interest had been built while I was gone...

But unfortunately, the community wasn’t able to rapidly grow unattended. In fact, I made a pretty huge mistake when I was building the database for the site: I set the primary key for the users table to be a small int... meaning the database broke once 255 people had registered and no more could sign up. (We were probably one of the first web 2.0 sites to launch a limited user-base private beta site... although fully unintentionally.)

Lesson Lesson: Hey kids. Don’t focus so much on being rich, respected doctors someday... enjoy being a kid and take to heart the lessons you learn from the bumps and scratches you get exploring your surroundings and figuring out just what your body is capable of doing.

And as your community continues to grow. Problems will arise. And, at times, even your most vocal proponent may think that...

Your Community... Honestly Sucks

This is very key feedback that you need to be willing to hear. I consistently hear bad ideas for sites where people are continually talking about how people will love the service and flock to it... but who have no early adopters. “No worries, we know the idea is great and as soon as we get it out to the masses we’ll be flooded with visitors.” More likely flooded in the sense of your first floor being under water and no ability to use your kitchen to prepare food.

Lesson Lesson: You need early adopters and they may not like what you’re doing. Be willing to hear this feedback and be flexible in developing your community in ways you might not have imagined.

How do you get the feedback you need. The community is waiting to give it to you. And that's why...

Engaging the Community in Decision Making is a Must

Ebay = Ebooo!!!. When eBay made a major change to their feedback system recently, some of their sellers revolted in protest. This decision had a major impact on sellers and a lot felt it unfairly hurt them. I honestly believe there are hundreds of ways to skin a cat (not sure why anyone would) and if you bring your members into the decision making process you could end up with a better solution then you could have come up with on your own.

Lesson Lesson: You need to at least let them feel like their feedback is being heard. Not every idea must be put into affect and you can’t let your members totally direct what happens with your community, but you’ll have a much stronger adoption rate for new changes if the members feel like they were a part of the decision making process.

But for all the brilliant feedback of your most vocal users, don't let the many suffer at the hands of the few. Always bear in mind that...

No One Member is More Important than the Whole

This is something I’ve experienced with COLOURlovers, but it is a lesson I learned with my non-profit community. As they grow, communities need leaders to step-up and take on extra responsibilities. In almost all situations, this will naturally happen. You begin to rely on these leaders so much, that sometimes you think the community wouldn’t survive without them.

In one of my volunteer communities, we had a small group of leaders who were growing exhausted from the hard work and irritable with new arrivals. They felt since they had been around longer that they were entitled to more than others. I struggled for a while to try and keep this group happy and spent considerable energy dealing with issues that were being created by these leaders. It was stressful because I thought that if I asked the leaders to leave I would have no ability to send my work crews out the next day. Without my leaders everything would crumble and I was sacrificing the happiness of many for the comfort of a few.

It got to a non-pass point with this small group of leaders and they left. What immediately happened in the chaos of this change. People who had been around a little while and some fairly new people stepped up and assumed the leadership roles. I could have asked those troublesome leaders to leave ages before, and the organism that is the community would have replaced the roles on their own.

Lesson Lesson: There is always a number 2 or number 3 who is willing and eager to take on a bigger role. Your most active and valuable members will leave and a new batch will replace them.

The system, however, is not perfect. And it's out of control. So sometimes, despite your best efforts, the whole thing will go sideways. Know that, as with most successful communities, someday you will be facing...

Pitchforks, Lanterns and an Angry Mob

If you let problems continue to grow a few disgruntled members will become an growing mob. If you don’t respond to this mob and address their issues personally you risk the mob becoming the masses... and if the masses revolt, you’ll end up with your head on a stick in the front lawn and a burning village.

If you’ve seen the animated film A Bug’s Life, you’ll have watched this lesson unfold in the form of grasshoppers and ants. The ants spend all year doing the work for the grasshoppers to gather a feast of food.

[Spoiler Alert] What the ants learn in the end is that they outnumber the grasshoppers 50 to 1 and if they unite they can run the grasshoppers out of town and no longer need to gather food for them.

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A web world example of this was when HD-DVD stories started getting removed from the social media site Digg.com. Members felt their words were being moderated by Kevin Rose and the Digg staff and they didn’t take to kindly to the moderation. What erupted were hundreds if not thousands of new submissions, comments and digs for the DVD key posts.

Having been through some similar experiences as a community director I felt simultaneously sorry for Kevin and highly amused watching the shenanigans unfold. I imagined how chaotic things must have been at Digg... The image that comes to mind is the scene at the end of The Matrix series where the millions of sentinels come flowing into the bay where the humans can’t shoot them down fast enough...

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Kevin eventually bowed to his community and submitted a blog post on the Digg blog with the title being the hacked key string.

Lesson Lesson: Stay in tune with your community and be transparent with them. If Kevin would have personally responded to why they were removing the HD-DVD keys posts sooner, he might have avoided the giant headache that was a major member revolt.

But for all of the consensus-building and listening to user input, it is important to remember that there must be balance. For, despite our best efforts...

True Democracy Doesn’t Work on the Web

At least not yet. Perhaps it is that with the enhanced ability to communicate more we haven’t enhanced the way people communicate. We have the same miscommunication problems we have in real life online... but they’re hyper sped up and 10x bigger. We also have way to much negative crap flying around the web and it is hard to stay in a constructive place when trolls, spammers and others pains in the ass keep dropping by to stir things up.

Your community needs to know there is a leader and they need to know you’re reachable and engaged. You don’t have to be the most active member but you need to be around. In the early days of your community you have to be everywhere as your community culture is totally you... but as more leaders emerge and the numbers grow, the culture will become partially directed by the community.

You need to be accessible to every member of your community. They need to know where to find you and to know that if they really need you... that you’ll be there. Maybe you only respond to emails or through in site messages... but I’d go so far as to put up your IM names and phone number. For three years any member of my site could have picked up the phone and called me on my cell if they had something to tell me. (The number on the site now goes to voicemail... but I’ll still call you back if you leave me a message.)

Lesson Lesson: Especially in the early days members of your community need to feel like they know you and that you are reachable. They also need to know that somebody at the end of the day will make a decision in a tough situation.

Sounds difficult doesn't it. Well, it is. It takes a great deal of effort. And that immediately leads a number of folks to consider buying their way out of a difficult situation. This, too, is a mistake, because...

Buying a Community is Expensive and Will FAIL

You can pay to grow your community, but if you substitute the organic nature of feedback and enhancement that comes from the early adopter phase... you risk not learning the early lessons that will keep your community alive later on. Also, don’t confuse the passion and genuine interest of early adopters---who tend to join organically---for the participation of people who were externally motivated to join in.

Communities, like other organisms, are constantly rebuilding themselves. New cells are built and old cells die off... your early members will leave and new ones will join up. If your community does not organically grow at all and your numbers are growing only because of your paid efforts... you have no ability to continue the growth without spending more money. This is a dangerous position to be in.

Lesson Lesson: Exhaust your ability to share your community with possible early adopters for free before you start paying for traffic. You could pay to get 10x more visitors to your community early on, but feedback from people who organically joined and are contributing ideas and suggestions are 100x more valuable.

Hire No Consultants. Pay No Community Directors.

It is extremely important that you are in the trenches with your community when it is first getting started. I see startups all the time spending valuable resources to hire consultants to build their community and early buzz... but what they end up with is only a shot in the arm with no long term abilities to grow without paying for more help.

The pay to grow initially is a lot like the drug user who uses to be happy. As they use drugs they need more and more to continue to feel good. If you pay to generate growth, you'll end up needing to spend more and more to create greater and greater results. Learn to be happy without drugs and you remain in total control of your happiness.

Lesson Lesson: If you spend the late and long hours in the early days of your community, pounding the keys, networking, promoting and sharing your community you'll learn very valuable skills that will help your community grow in the future without needing to pay for outside services. Those outside services can be useful down the road when you use them to fill gaps in your growth strategies... and having learned the lessons early on you'll better know how to direct an outside consultant to help you.

Final Lesson

You can’t buy lessons. Part of what makes you remember the important lessons is how much it hurts to learn them. Don't be afraid to get a few bumps and bruises. Good luck and grow well.

Darius is an Internet Astronaut and the creator and editor of COLOURlovers.com. You can find him on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn..

July 3, 2008

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Did you know that the inimitable Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV was in town, this week. That's right. And he helped the Legion of Tech launch their first Legion of Talk. That's news. And, hopefully, when I run the write-up next week, we'll also have video. Because, honestly, you don't really get the full effect of Gary unless you get the full effect of Gary.

And Portland Web Innovators held their fist Demolicious event, featuring five local developers and their current projects. Not only were all of the projects cool, there's one in particular that I found so compelling that I thought it deserved a write-up of its own. Which one. You'll just have to wait and see.

Silicon Florist acquired Portland Lunch 2.0, so all of the news and notes about Portland Lunch 2.0 will appear here, from now on. Including the write-up on the latest lunch at Wieden+Kennedy and the next lunch at Souk.

As always, there are a couple of top secret stories that may (or may not) break next week. That's exciting, isn't it?

Oh and that's not all, my friends. I'm sure there's some news that I haven't even learned about yet. Like why were Gary V and Loic Le Meur both in Portland at the same time. Inquiring minds, inquiring minds.

So, take some time off. Relax. Celebrate your independence.

And may you and yours have a safe an happy Fourth of July.

I'm looking forward to posting more next week.

July 2, 2008

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June 27, 2008

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And like developing any product, even though the Portland Lunch 2.0 team (read Jake Kuramoto) hasn't launched the latest version of their product---that version will launch on Monday---the team is already hard at work on the next version.

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Portland Lunch 2.0 SP5 will be released Wednesday, July 16, at souk
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Portland Lunch 2.0 SP6 will be released...?

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June 24, 2008

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For more, see Fast Wonder Consulting or for a (now slightly dated) bio, see Dawn Foster on Portland on Fire.

June 9, 2008

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Details have just been released for Portland Lunch 2.0 SP4 and it's going to be a little different than the "come one, come all" format that's governed your attendance---or possible attendance---at the first three.

Hosted by Portland's favorite advertising juggernaut---Wieden + Kennedy---on June 30, Portland Lunch 2.0 SP4 will come with a catch: It's going to be a more exclusive gig, with a limited number of tickets available to those hoping to attend.

On Monday June 30th, 50-100 people are cordially invited to join 50-100 W+K employees for a "blind date meets grade school birthday party" ad/tech extravaganza, tadalafil discussion. It's going to be a fun, it's going to be quirky, and it's going to rock RockBand style (literally).

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Update: This format for Portland Lunch 2.0 has sparked some interesting discussion, starting with Aaron Hockley and continuing with Bram Pitoyo.

June 3, 2008

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Startup delegation to Greenlight Greater Portland

Nathan Bell writes "Looking at the GGP’s board of directors it appears to be made up of mostly reps from big business. I’m hoping that there will be opportunities tomorrow to expose this group to the great things that the startup community brings to Portland, as well as what Portland can do to bring more great startups here. If you have any opinions on the matter, or questions you want fished around let me or anyone else on the delegation know."

Portland Lunch 2.0 Guy says save the date

Jake Kuramoto tweets "working on another pdx lunch 2.0, july 23 save the date"

Cubist Job, CubeSpace

This could be the job for you. "We are looking for someone to work part time at the front desk of CubeSpace. The position, however, is far from a typical reception position. As the first person our members see when they walk into our space, you will be the ambassador to our community. You will help create the first impression and set the tone for our members’ and subscribers’ experiences. You will be a critical link in building a thriving workspace community."

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Is this you. "Web application developer to join the UT-NEDSS Core Team. This is an opportunity for a self-starting individual to participate in a ground-breaking effort that combines non-technical subject matter experts with skilled professional developers in a major, well-funded, open source community and project."

Spend summer indoors: Attend a tech conference

Mike Rogoway writes "Like the swifts coming back to Chapman Elementary, techies are returning to Portland this summer for the usual slate of technology confabs. Here's my annual rundown of some big ones..."

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June 3, 2008

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What is Data Portability?

According to the Data Portability Project, "Data Portability is the option to use your personal data between trusted applications and vendors."

Heretofore, those "applications and vendors" have dealt with data that resided in the public space with companies like Digg, Drupal, Facebook, Flickr (and by association Yahoo!), Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Netvibes, Plaxo, Six Apart, Corvallis-based Strands, and Twitter. Buy cialis no prescription, Porting the data relies on standardized and publicly accessible means of transferring that data from service to service, which enables one service to "listen" to another service or "scrape" the data from an existing profile.

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What's the big deal about Jive, a corporate-side technology, joining a group of the cool kids on the social networking scene.

So what?

In my opinion, Jive's decision to become the first corporate-side technology company to adopt this standard is momentous and game changing.

Why. Because it shakes the very foundation of what businesses think they own.

Today, most any of you on the corporate side of the firewall have signed some form of agreement. It could be a "noncompete" or simply a contract for employment. If you're an exempt employee, it's generally pretty strict in terms of what the company owns.

And generally, most companies will take the opportunity to cast a wide net over your work---claiming the company owns the intellectual property for anything you create while you're employed by the company.

Anything.

That means your IM, your email, your time on Facebook, your tweets, your voice mail, your iTunes playlist... All corporate property.

Seems a bit at odds with the way things are going, doesn't it.

And as more and more of the "Web 2.0-esque" technologies find their way behind the corporate firewall, it's going to seem even more and more wrong.

Even today, we're beginning to see glimmers of the data we're generating in public beginning to mesh with the type of data we're generating at work. (LinkedIn anyone?)

The burgeoning workforce who lives and breathes in this brave new world will expect that the data they create is data they own and can move. And this is at direct odds with what the old school corporation thinks that the business should own.

It's not going to be a pretty battle. But with this announcement, Jive is taking a step in the right direction---siding with the future instead of the past.

So what will enterprise data portability entail?

Honestly, it's going to take a little while to figure that out. But Jive has started the ball rolling.

Jive's latest high-profile hire, Gia Lyons, a former IBMer, understands the depth of this undertaking:

Think about all the bits and pieces of your worklife, strewn about all those different systems: HR systems, skills databases, LDAP directories, employee whitepages, LinkedIn, etc. Wouldn't it be great if you could manage all that personal data from a single spot. It can live where it lives – I would call it data transparency, though, not data portability. This can already be accomplished by using data mapping tools in market today, but it takes some serious customization muscles to pull off, not to mention many lunches and cocktails to woo the czars in charge of all of those internal systems so they play nice.

And Jive CMO Sam Lawrence has grand plans for where this enterprise data portability might have the chance to go:

In the meantime, we’re interested in working with the Data Portability group to help contribute to these standards as well as new ones as well. Hopefully, the organization is now at a point in its evolution to proceed with formal and elected leadership, a standards body, voting process and the rest of the stuff that makes organizations successful.

Again, a vast project with which to grapple, but one whose time has potentially come.

It will be interesting to see where this one goes, and to see watch Portland's role blossom---as the de facto hub of open source and as a growing proponent of open standards---in this new way of thinking about who owns what.

May 31, 2008

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Effects of cialis, [Editor: For those folks outside the Silicon Forest who stumble upon this blog, I tend to get a bunch of questions about Portland: What makes Portland so special. Why do I keep hearing about Portland. Should I move there, effects of cialis. Can I stay at your house.

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But they're all really asking the same thing: Why Portland?

So, I'm starting a new series of posts entitled---appropriately enough---"Why Portland?" In so doing, I hope to provide some different viewpoints what makes Portland, the Silicon Forest, and the whole startup scene around here so special.]

Intrigo succumbs to serendipity

Go to practically any Legion of Tech event or a Beer and Blog or a Portland Lunch 2.0, and more likely than not, you'll have the pleasure of meeting someone from Intrigo, a small Portland-based development shop focused on helping startups get their products and sites to market as quickly as possible.

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"Four days of rain," said Nathan Bell, who helps run Intrigo.

They were here as part of a search for a new home for Intrigo. But at that point, Portland wasn't really even on the list.

"We were looking to get out of Tucson," said Bell. "We had a list of places we were exploring: San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Boston, Boulder, and Austin. But a couple of us were interested in looking at Portland."

And yet, lo and behold, here they are in good old Portland. What won them over.

"Portland is so dense compared to the other cities. So focused in a small area with a very tight community," said Bell. "Even with the weather, that visit had us putting Portland near the top of the list. And after a few conversations with the team, that was that."

So, Intrigo packed up its entire company and began to relocate to Portland. Because, in their opinion, Portland had things that Tucson lacked, among them a good technology sector and growing startup scene. Things that were important for their business to succeed.

But the interesting thing was that that decision preceded their first face-to-face interactions with the Portland tech community. Even more interesting. At the point in time they were making that decision, the now exceptionally collaborative Portland Web startup community had just barely begun to gel.

But it was starting to gel. And there was one particular event that marked the beginning of that startup community getting more collegial: Ignite Portland.

And as serendipity would have it, that event was Intrigo's introduction to the Portland startup scene.

"One of our first hires sent us a YouTube video from Ignite Portland," said Bell. "And that led us to getting involved with the Legion of Tech. Because we wanted to support that kind of thing."

And they've been continuing to support it ever since.

So, now Intrigo is indeed part of the startup scene that coincidentally seemed to come together even as they made their plans to move to the Rose City. They're an anchor for events. And a definitive presence in the community.

They've helped make the Portland Web startup community what it is today. In effect, defining their own future. And they will---no doubt---continue to do so.

So, now, what does Intrigo see for Portland's future. And what are they looking for from Portland.

"I'd like to see the Portland Web startup scene gain more and more critical mass," said Bell. "I'd like to see this become a self-sustaining movement that attracts more and more companies to Portland."

And as that happens, what is Intrigo's role.

"We're still maturing and working to find our niche," said Bell. "We're still figuring out how we'll fit into the ecosystem around here. One thing is for sure, we'll keep focusing on what we do well: building deeply technical Web apps for startups."

If this is the way Intrigo spends its first six months in town, I can't wait to see what they're capable of doing once they're settled.

For more on Intrigo, follow the Intrigo blog. To keep tabs on Nathan Bell, follow nathanpbell on Twitter.

May 30, 2008

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Halvalla cialis apteekki, Continuing its line of successful---and relatively bug-free---releases, Portland Lunch 2.0 launched its latest incarnation, last Wednesday, at Vidoop in Old Town. So I guess this one was a "security" release. Or maybe Lunch 2.0 now supports OpenID, halvalla cialis apteekki. Or something. Halvalla cialis apteekki, In any case, a well attended Portland Lunch 2.0 promises one thing for sure: lots o' blog posts and other fodder. So, here's your round-up.

Flickr photos tagged "Portland" and "Lunch 2.0"

Portland Chapter Completes Third Iteration, Teases Fourth
"Bacon and OpenID were the themes at yesterday afternoon’s Lunch 2.0, graciously hosted by OpenID provider Vidoop."

Lunch 2.0: Portland style
"Since the ideas of a) free lunch, and b) geeks gathered were both good ones, Lunch 2.0 became an unofficially official thing, halvalla cialis apteekki. Since then the idea has spread all over the world, but taken a special hold in Portland where we have loads of tech companies."

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"Lunch 2.0 is one of the best way to meet people in Portland’s thriving tech scene—the other being BarCamp Portland and Startupalooza."

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May 27, 2008

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New blog, by and about WikiProject Oregon

Pete Forsyth writes "I’m very excited to announce that WikiProject Oregon, a loose collection of Wikipedia volunteers who share an interest in Oregon, has just started its own blog: wikiprojectoregon.wordpress.com."

MetroFi Is Dot.Gone

The Portland citywide free wifi demise is complete, according to Om Malik, who writes "In what is proving to be yet another high-profile Metro Wi-Fi failure, MetroFi, a San Jose-based startup that raised over $15 million from Sevin Rosen and August Capital, is close to shutting down, according to WiFi NetNews and MuniWireless, two blogs that follow the MuniFi industry closely." Long live Personal Telco!

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May 7, 2008

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The latest Portland Lunch 2.0 date and location have been announced. Sildenafil citrate from canada, And, as luck would have it, it's in the same exact spot, only one floor down.

Vidoop, one of the ever-burgeoning residents of the eROI-owned space in Old Town, has volunteered to host the next Portland Lunch 2.0, to be held May 28. Those interested in attending can RSVP via Upcoming, sildenafil citrate from canada.

This lunch marks a celebration of sorts for the Vidoop team, in a Welcome Wagon sort of way:

From what I hear, this will be a cool time for Vidoop. Sildenafil citrate from canada, Apparently, their entire Tulsa office is transplanting itself to Portland this month, in an epic roadtrip. So, this will be a great chance to welcome them to Portland and give them a taste of how we do Lunch 2.0 here.

No word on the amount of bacon to be had. (Knowing the hosts, I'm assuming this is not an "if" question, but rather a "how much" question.) But, rumor has it that Ford's on Fifth may be tapped to cater the event, sildenafil citrate from canada.

Jake Kuramoto, the energy behind Portland's version of Lunch 2.0, has said he's interested in squeezing a few more Portland Lunch 2.0 gatherings into the summer months. Sildenafil citrate from canada, So, if you're interested in hosting, please ping Jake on Twitter or feel free to comment below.

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April 15, 2008

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Does herbal viagra really work, Wow. Two Scoble mentions in one week. Who'd of thunk, does herbal viagra really work. (For those curious types, the other Scoble mention.)

Aaron Hockley shook me from my travel stupor, highlighting Scoble's recent post "Israel: A country too far from Mike Arrington’s house" and advising me that the post was "perfect fodder for a Silicon Florist post. Does herbal viagra really work, "

He's right. It is.

Scoble's post is mostly about Israel, does herbal viagra really work. And, honestly, I have to agree with him. I had the opportunity to work with a Portland startup whose development team was in Israel Does herbal viagra really work, . And I also got to work with some Israeli developers at another not-so-startup gig in Portland.

Scoble nails it, does herbal viagra really work. It's an amazing tech scene over there. Does herbal viagra really work, But that's not why I'm posting.

I'm posting because he also says this:

I’ve started noticing a trend: that the further away a tech area is from Silicon Valley the less respect that area will get.... Do you agree or disagree that people, companies, countries can get the respect and/or tech industry PR they deserve if they are far away from Silicon Valley?

And I can't even begin to tell you how happy this makes me. How thrilled I am to hear this kind of thinking. You mean, there might actually be something interesting happening in technology outside of Silicon Valley. Do you think.

But, as to his question, that's a bit more difficult. Because I honestly don't know. It's really, really hard to get folks in the Valley to pay attention to folks outside of the Valley.

There is a ton of noise down there. And what's more, there's always the potential for face-to-face meetings. There's real, honest-to-goodness networking. Like the stuff we do around here with Portland Lunch 2.0, Ignite Portland, and BarCamp Portland.

But the access points are entirely different.

Down there, you have access to a bunch of people like Arrington, Scoble, Om Malik, Jerimiah Owyang, Jason Calacanis, Scott Beale... the list goes on and on. Up here. You can only bug Marshall Kirkpatrick for coverage about five to six times a week before he starts getting upset. (Trust me, I've tested this limit, time and time again.)

Now, Scoble's been to Portland before, so I know he's aware of some of the stuff happening up here. But he's not here enough. We're not connected enough.

Down there, there's more potential:

I’ve noticed this when I visited MySpace: they were so excited when I visited because they say that tech bloggers never visit. I was thinking back to my own experiences. Yes, that’s true. Facebook employees regularly meet up with us at parties and dinners and conferences. We run into MySpace employees far less often. These personal connections turn into stories on blogs.

And yes, while it's nice and quaint that I try to make sure your projects are getting coverage here on the little ol' Silicon Florist blog, that's only going to get us part of the way. And a small part of the way, at that.

Ideally, I'd really like to see Portland getting the credit it deserves---on a regular basis---in more well-read publications, like TechCrunch, Scobelizer, GigaOm, and ReadWriteWeb. And The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the San Jose Merc.

We're on the right path. And the tide is starting to turn. But there's still a long ways to go.

I'd be interested in your thoughts on how we can continue to grease the skids. What more can I be doing to help you. What more can we be doing as a community to get the startups here in Portland more of the attention they deserve.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

April 15, 2008

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Sildenafil citrate alternative and woman, Well, the second Portland Lunch 2.0 at eROI sounds like it was a rousing success. And I know the inaugural Portland Lunch 2.0 at AboutUs was a great gathering, as well.

So where are we going next, sildenafil citrate alternative and woman. Word is that we might be headed over to Wieden + Kennedy. Sildenafil citrate alternative and woman, But, who else is going to host Portland Lunch 2.0.

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Personally, just between you and me, I'm thinking that your company should be one of the next ones to host. I mean, don't tell anyone I told you, but honestly, your company is one of my favorites here in town. And if you want to keep it that way, then maybe you should consider hosting. If you catch my drift.

Not enough to convince you. Fine.

Here are some reasons from Jake Kuramoto, the driving force behind Portland Lunch 2.0, as to why you should ~~think about hosting~~ sign up to host Portland Lunch 2.0:

You have a kickass company, tech or otherwise.

You want to promote your company to potential customers, partners, and employees.

You attended a Lunch 2.0 in Portland or elsewhere and thought "that would rock at my company."

You really want to re/introduce your kickass company to Portland's geeks and others, maybe in a sweet new office space.

You read all the reasons why you should attend Lunch 2.0 and want to, but you're chained to your desk during working hours.

Bonus, you're into karma and want to reciprocate the free lunches you got from AboutUs and eROI.

Ah ha. See. That's more like it. Now that you're interested in hosting Portland Lunch 2.0, please comment below, letting us know when it would be convenient for a throng of creative, intelligent, interesting, and, well, hungry Portlanders to descend upon your workspace.

I'm looking forward to seeing your office and hearing your pitch.

April 11, 2008

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CNN likes the new Jive site

Michael Sigler of Jive Software tweets a kudo to the team based on feedback from CNN.

The Insider Secrets of Angel Investing

Allen Stern writes, that of Angel funded deals, "Out of 10 deals: 5 will go out of business, 2 will return what the Angel put in, 2 will return 3x, and 1 must return 30x." Some great insight for those of you seeking funding.

EllisLab Hiring, Two Positions Available

EllisLab just moved this blog post back up to the top of its postings, so I'm assuming that the "Code Mechanic" and "Senior Technical Support Specialist" are still open.

Mayor salutes Ward & wikis

At this year's InnoTech conference (next Wednesday and Thursday at the Oregon Convention Center), Portland Mayor Tom Potter will present the third annual Mayor's Technology Award to Ward Cunningham.

Seven Tips for Making the Most of Your RSS Reader

Marshall Kirkpatrick writes "I was feeling frustrated yesterday when switching from one feed reader to another on a new computer. Cialis australia, Then I remembered how wonderful RSS really is - and I decided to write this post. I hope you'll find it interesting and useful."

Portland Lunch 2.0 at eROI

Bram Pitoyo writes "Lunch 2.0 was, in my opinion, one of the best places to talk with people who may not necessarily work in your industry, but who share the same passion about technology, and thus can provide catalysts for generation of new ideas and solutions. You’ll meet old friends or new colleagues, catch up and learn a few things about them, and then, through the conversation that happens, inspire you to better yourself or explore new ideas."

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You can't make the evening and weekend activities like Barcamp, Startup Weekend and Startupalooza, but you really want to do 1. and 2.

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SXSW: A "Noob" With a View - Media Bullseye

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Portland Small Business updates its look

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OTBC: FastTrac TechVenture Information Session

Steve Morris writes "If you are thinking about starting a high-tech or biotech company (or you already are in an early-stage startup), come to this brown-bag lunch event to learn about how the FastTrac® TechVenture program can help you succeed."

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Jive Talks: Millions of downloads for Openfire and the Ignite Realtime products

Jive's Matt Tucker writes, "We recently saw our Openfire downloads counter hit seven digits worth of downloads. The Openfire project is close to my heart and I first want to extend a sincere congratulations to my incredible team for developing the project into one that has hit 1 million downloads. Now the family of Ignite Realtime products have hit a collective download total of 3 million."

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SplashCast First to Launch on MySpace Platform

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March 10, 2008

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February 29, 2008

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Lunch 2.0 » Portland Lunch 2.0 Launches

Yesterday, about 50 geeks and non-geeks gathered at AboutUs.org in their sweet, newly-remodeled space in the Olympic Mills Commerce Center for the inaugural Portland Lunch 2.0. The event felt very Portland with no formal agenda and no presentations, just a good lunch with good people.

PDX Tech Calendar: RSVP for March 1 Code Sprint

Another code sprint for the calagator.org project has been scheduled for Saturday, March 1, buy sildenafil citrate mexico. If you're interested in joining in on the fun, make sure to RSVP here.

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March 1st is Calagator Code Sprint Time

Possible tasks for this week include: finally getting that iCalendar import working, sending polite emails to organizations that don’t currently provide a calendar feed, and drafting ideas for the full event listing UI. Programmers, designers, and other tech community members are all welcome.

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February 28, 2008

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Portland Lunch 2.0: Tasty

Today was the first Portland Lunch 2.0 event, a lunchtime gathering for a group of mostly-techie Portlanders to enjoy some good food and talk with others from the community. The idea is that the event will rotate around with different companies sponsoring the lunch in their space.

Jive Talks: We've donated an iPhone to the DataPortability logo contest

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iovation Hires Sales, Technology Vice Presidents

Internet security specialist iovation reported Wednesday that it has hired two new vice presidents. The Portland, Ore.-based company said Chris Reid will step in as vice president of sales while Emmett Zahn will serve as vice president of technology.

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February 27, 2008

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As a reminder for those of you who were taking pictures and who have plans to upload them to flickr, tagging them "lunch20" will ensure they appear in the flickr widget on the official Lunch 2.0 site.

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OTBC Lunch & Learn (Feb 19): RSS with Marshall Kirkpatrick

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Calagator: Next Code Sprint: Saturday 2/16

The Calagator team will be having its next work meeting this Saturday at CubeSpace, starting at 10AM. There’s lots of work for coders, designers, documentation writers, and calendar users. Come help them implement iCalendar imports and make sense of event venue info.

Metroblogging Portland: OLPC meetup

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January 31, 2008

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(To help promote this event, feel free to use the Startup Weekend badge above.)

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And now, Portland's Jake Kuramato of Oracle Apps Lab is working to bring Lunch 2.0 to Portland.

The inaugural Portland Lunch 2.0 will be held Wednesday, February 27 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM at the AboutUs offices, located at 107 SE Washington Street, Suite 520 in Portland.

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About the Silicon Florist

Silicon Florist is blog about the Silicon Forest (a tech corridor comprised of Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding areas) startups, blogs, and events that fly below the RADAR. Silicon Florist is written by Rick Turoczy. You can connect with me on: Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Rest assured, tips, news submissions, and press releases are welcome and encouraged. Please feel free to submit them to siliconflorist@gmail.com or feel free to share your Silicon Forest based project with me.