David Beffert
@dbeffert.bsky.social
Here for soccer along with Portland stuff, politics, economics, etc. #RCTID #BAONPDX
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You know what? I'm going to toot my own horn a little bit. Here are the first two pages from "Lost Worlds." If you've read "Sapiens," compare the depth of his understanding of the material he's citing with what I'm doing here.
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
You know what? I'm going to toot my own horn a little bit. Here are the first two pages from "Lost Worlds." If you've read "Sapiens," compare the depth of his understanding of the material he's citing with what I'm doing here.
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Remember when Trump said he’d go after the “worst of the worst?” ICE just targeted a U.S. citizen high school student. That is not public safety—it’s cruelty.
ICE detains 4 U.S. citizens in Oregon this week, advocacy group says
They included a 17-year-old high school student and two women filming ICE activity in Canby.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Remember when Trump said he’d go after the “worst of the worst?” ICE just targeted a U.S. citizen high school student. That is not public safety—it’s cruelty.
Just two unrelated posts in the timeline
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Just two unrelated posts in the timeline
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Interesting little #RCTID tidbit.
In the 2024 season, the Timbers played 38 games across all competitions. An Academy Player or Draft Pick made the squad 16 of those times. In total, 4 appearances were made from the developmental pipeline that season.
In the 2024 season, the Timbers played 38 games across all competitions. An Academy Player or Draft Pick made the squad 16 of those times. In total, 4 appearances were made from the developmental pipeline that season.
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Interesting little #RCTID tidbit.
In the 2024 season, the Timbers played 38 games across all competitions. An Academy Player or Draft Pick made the squad 16 of those times. In total, 4 appearances were made from the developmental pipeline that season.
In the 2024 season, the Timbers played 38 games across all competitions. An Academy Player or Draft Pick made the squad 16 of those times. In total, 4 appearances were made from the developmental pipeline that season.
“The third or fourth time San Diego have tried to play the ref”
It’s was so noticeable in all the Timbers games
It’s was so noticeable in all the Timbers games
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
“The third or fourth time San Diego have tried to play the ref”
It’s was so noticeable in all the Timbers games
It’s was so noticeable in all the Timbers games
I believe this reflects San Diego’s fourth virtue:
State of Flow, performing at a peak level and embracing our unique rhythm of life
State of Flow, performing at a peak level and embracing our unique rhythm of life
Football lines on the field for a playoff game. Ah these are the MLS playoffs I remember from my youth.
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I believe this reflects San Diego’s fourth virtue:
State of Flow, performing at a peak level and embracing our unique rhythm of life
State of Flow, performing at a peak level and embracing our unique rhythm of life
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The Post-Mortems continue!
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Post-Mortems continue!
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
This time we're looking at the Shield-winning Union, who need to look in the mirror, and a Cincy team that never quite managed to put together a whole that was equal to the sum of its parts.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
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The field at Snapdragon Stadium does not look to be in great shape from Saturday's football game, and I'm told from field level that it's worse, up close.
Both teams have to play on it, so no winners here, but might hurt the team that likes to keep and pass the ball the most...
#MNUFC
Both teams have to play on it, so no winners here, but might hurt the team that likes to keep and pass the ball the most...
#MNUFC
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The field at Snapdragon Stadium does not look to be in great shape from Saturday's football game, and I'm told from field level that it's worse, up close.
Both teams have to play on it, so no winners here, but might hurt the team that likes to keep and pass the ball the most...
#MNUFC
Both teams have to play on it, so no winners here, but might hurt the team that likes to keep and pass the ball the most...
#MNUFC
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What is Gueye doing <right now> though? Four mins before half time, is he preparing to apologise or is he crouched behind the kit hamper preparing an ambush to finish the job? If ever a situation warranted cameras in the dressing room, it’s this one.
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What is Gueye doing <right now> though? Four mins before half time, is he preparing to apologise or is he crouched behind the kit hamper preparing an ambush to finish the job? If ever a situation warranted cameras in the dressing room, it’s this one.
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it makes sense that the violent conduct rule is not written to carve out "but violent conduct toward your teammates is ok" because that seems insane but also it's very very funny and also feels slightly insane to get sent off for slapping your teammate
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
it makes sense that the violent conduct rule is not written to carve out "but violent conduct toward your teammates is ok" because that seems insane but also it's very very funny and also feels slightly insane to get sent off for slapping your teammate
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(L-R): shitposting, my deadline, me, my editor
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
(L-R): shitposting, my deadline, me, my editor
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One of the best saves I've ever seen, of an incredible midfield attempt.
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One of the best saves I've ever seen, of an incredible midfield attempt.
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As part of Wilfried Nancy’s last contract extension with Columbus Crew, there was understanding this day may come.
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Crew head coach Nancy in advanced talks over Celtic appointment
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
As part of Wilfried Nancy’s last contract extension with Columbus Crew, there was understanding this day may come.
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
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Enjoy the NLD? #DidYouNotice how Arsenal completely dismantled the Spurs back five...?
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Enjoy the NLD? #DidYouNotice how Arsenal completely dismantled the Spurs back five...?
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The Shield-winning Union just lost at home to a team starting a left back and a child in central midfield, and their No. 10 as their No. 9.
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The Shield-winning Union just lost at home to a team starting a left back and a child in central midfield, and their No. 10 as their No. 9.
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
That Andre Blake save was insane
November 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
That Andre Blake save was insane
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There will be lots to unpack in the aftermath of this for everyone in Cincy – fingers to point everywhere – but it probably shouldn't be ignored that Evander's now no-showed two straight postseasons.
November 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
There will be lots to unpack in the aftermath of this for everyone in Cincy – fingers to point everywhere – but it probably shouldn't be ignored that Evander's now no-showed two straight postseasons.
Miami beating up on a disorganized Cincinnati with an Evander who is extremely chill about defending is much more enjoyable than I expected.
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Miami beating up on a disorganized Cincinnati with an Evander who is extremely chill about defending is much more enjoyable than I expected.
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Build a dense walkable city for it to reflect or shut up.
Can we make the Houston Bean just as famous as Chicago's, please?
The time that Houston and Chicago went to war over 'Bean' sculptures
Can we make the Houston Bean just as famous as Chicago's, please?
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Build a dense walkable city for it to reflect or shut up.
Listening to this doing some baking and I could not stop laughing. So good
Episode 46: Sapiens
It's an ambitious goal to write the entire history of humanity in just 400 pages. It's even more ambitious to do it without reading any research.
It's an ambitious goal to write the entire history of humanity in just 400 pages. It's even more ambitious to do it without reading any research.
Sapiens
Podcast Episode · If Books Could Kill · 11/20/2025 · 1h 38m
podcasts.apple.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Listening to this doing some baking and I could not stop laughing. So good
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Tottenham discussing their defensive assignments
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Tottenham discussing their defensive assignments
Really good assessment of the season and look forward for the Thorns.
#BAONPDX
www.wweek.com/sports/2025/...
#BAONPDX
www.wweek.com/sports/2025/...
The Thorns Have All the Pieces in Place for Another Title Run—Except One
The Thorns have had something of a breakout season, especially for a team in a rebuilding year and one not used to being underdogs.
www.wweek.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Really good assessment of the season and look forward for the Thorns.
#BAONPDX
www.wweek.com/sports/2025/...
#BAONPDX
www.wweek.com/sports/2025/...
Very cool. Just as long as they don’t steal AFC Wimbledon in the process.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Very cool. Just as long as they don’t steal AFC Wimbledon in the process.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ok there is some bang left
After such a good start it ends not with a bang but a whimper 🫠
2-1 Villa. Rogers lofts a simple free-kick over the wall and it goes straight in. Perri barely moved. #lufc
November 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Ok there is some bang left