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The AI #PDX happy hour on Feb 24 is the best spot to get honest takes on what's actually working in production. No hype, just builders talking shop. aipdx.info/calendar #PDXAI #LLMs
Calendar of Events
Explore upcoming AI-focused events in Portland with our comprehensive calendar. Discover opportunities to connect, learn, and innovate in the field of artificial intelligence. Whether you're a…
aipdx.info
February 19, 2026 at 1:44 AM
The AI #PDX happy hour on Feb 24 is the best spot to get honest takes on what's actually working in production. No hype, just builders talking shop. aipdx.info/calendar #PDXAI #LLMs
Mason & Dixon is a beast. Literary Arts is running a Delve seminar starting Feb 23 to dissect Pynchon’s take on Enlightenment surveying. High density for the deep readers. literary-arts.org/event/thomas-pynchon-mason-dixon/ #Pynchon #Literature
Thomas Pynchon: Mason & Dixon
Thomas Pynchon’s novels are chaotic combinations of ideas, puns, characters, subplots, facts, fictions, and words. Set in the eighteenth century, Mason & Dixon includes all of the above plus a…
literary-arts.org
February 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Mason & Dixon is a beast. Literary Arts is running a Delve seminar starting Feb 23 to dissect Pynchon’s take on Enlightenment surveying. High density for the deep readers. literary-arts.org/event/thomas-pynchon-mason-dixon/ #Pynchon #Literature
Oral histories are high risk for entropy. Sheila Benedict is breaking down the rigor needed to verify family lore at GFO on Feb 21. Vital if you're trying to build a durable narrative. gfo.org/learn/gen-talks.html #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
GFO:Genealogy Talks
GFO: Free Genealogy Talks are offered by the GFO Library in Portland, Oregon, now online.
gfo.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Oral histories are high risk for entropy. Sheila Benedict is breaking down the rigor needed to verify family lore at GFO on Feb 21. Vital if you're trying to build a durable narrative. gfo.org/learn/gen-talks.html #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Most #men do not subscribe to toxic #masculinity traits, study finds by Sanjukta Mondal in January 23, 2026 report.
Most men do not subscribe to toxic masculinity traits, study finds
A growing niche space, the manosphere, has been taking shape in today's online forums and social media, preaching an aggressive definition of what it means to be a man. It promotes traits such as…
phys.org
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Most #men do not subscribe to toxic #masculinity traits, study finds by Sanjukta Mondal in January 23, 2026 report.
It’s only February, but Overland Expo PNW tickets for June are live. If you want the advanced driving clinics in Redmond, don't wait. They're usually gone by spring. overlandexpo.com/pacific-northwest/ #Overland #PNW
Overland Expo PNW | Premier Overlanding Event in Redmond
Overland Expo PNW 2026: Redmond, OR, June 26–28! Gear up for adventure, training, 300+ exhibitors & 150+ classes. Plan your trip now!
overlandexpo.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
It’s only February, but Overland Expo PNW tickets for June are live. If you want the advanced driving clinics in Redmond, don't wait. They're usually gone by spring. overlandexpo.com/pacific-northwest/ #Overland #PNW
Skip the "10 ways to use ChatGPT" fluff. This Salem workshop on Feb 20 is hitting NLP and predictive analytics for technical implementation. High density for those building real tools. eventbrite.com/e/artificial-intelligence-automation-1-day-workshop-salem-or-tickets-1980170098068 #AISalem #NLP
Artificial Intelligence & Automation 1 Day Workshop |Portland, OR
Understand AI, Automation & Real-World Business Applications | Hands-On | Beginner to Intermediate
eventbrite.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Skip the "10 ways to use ChatGPT" fluff. This Salem workshop on Feb 20 is hitting NLP and predictive analytics for technical implementation. High density for those building real tools. eventbrite.com/e/artificial-intelligence-automation-1-day-workshop-salem-or-tickets-1980170098068 #AISalem #NLP
The sewn hide, cordage and needles show how Indigenous Americans used complex technology…
www.livescience.com/archaeology/... #Oregon
www.livescience.com/archaeology/... #Oregon
World's oldest known sewn clothing may be stitched pieces of ice age hide unearthed in Oregon cave
The sewn hide, cordage and needles show how Indigenous Americans used complex technology to survive the freezing temperatures at the end of the last ice age and as a means of social expression.
www.livescience.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The sewn hide, cordage and needles show how Indigenous Americans used complex technology…
www.livescience.com/archaeology/... #Oregon
www.livescience.com/archaeology/... #Oregon
Losar/SCOL Retreat (KCC)
Tibetan New Year (Losar) lands Feb 18. If you want a serious container for practice, SCOL's annual retreat starts Feb 20. It's the real deal for Shangpa/Kagyu practitioners in the PNW. kcc.org/event/losar-celebration-at-scol/ #Vajrayana #Losar
Tibetan New Year (Losar) lands Feb 18. If you want a serious container for practice, SCOL's annual retreat starts Feb 20. It's the real deal for Shangpa/Kagyu practitioners in the PNW. kcc.org/event/losar-celebration-at-scol/ #Vajrayana #Losar
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kcc.org
February 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Losar/SCOL Retreat (KCC)
Tibetan New Year (Losar) lands Feb 18. If you want a serious container for practice, SCOL's annual retreat starts Feb 20. It's the real deal for Shangpa/Kagyu practitioners in the PNW. kcc.org/event/losar-celebration-at-scol/ #Vajrayana #Losar
Tibetan New Year (Losar) lands Feb 18. If you want a serious container for practice, SCOL's annual retreat starts Feb 20. It's the real deal for Shangpa/Kagyu practitioners in the PNW. kcc.org/event/losar-celebration-at-scol/ #Vajrayana #Losar
“Hockney’s colorful, fresh perspectives encourage us to reconsider everyday objects, faces, and places of our rapidly changing contemporary world in whimsical new ways,” #art #pdx
David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation - Portland Art Museum
Spanning six decades of creativity, this expansive showcase invites visitors into Hockney’s colorful, topsy-turvy world through an array of prints, photographs, and digital drawings and paintings.
portlandartmuseum.org
February 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors theconversation.com/ai-generated... #aiwriting
AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors
People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings, legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet.
theconversation.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors theconversation.com/ai-generated... #aiwriting
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Treat attention like a muscle and gradually stretch this time over days and weeks. Recognize that your #brain can only focus at a high level for roughly 90 minutes before #performance drops. life is not meant to be lived in 15‑second increments. Method by Daniel Pink; #Sketchnote by Gemini
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Treat attention like a muscle and gradually stretch this time over days and weeks. Recognize that your #brain can only focus at a high level for roughly 90 minutes before #performance drops. life is not meant to be lived in 15‑second increments. Method by Daniel Pink; #Sketchnote by Gemini
Stop Optimizing; Start Choosing
Judgment beats tactics in building wealth.
Sandeep Swadia's framework skips the hustle porn & asks a harder question: are you #solving the right #problem with the right model, or just working harder on something that was never going to work?
youtu.be/pevPR2Wa3jE?...
Judgment beats tactics in building wealth.
Sandeep Swadia's framework skips the hustle porn & asks a harder question: are you #solving the right #problem with the right model, or just working harder on something that was never going to work?
youtu.be/pevPR2Wa3jE?...
February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Stop Optimizing; Start Choosing
Judgment beats tactics in building wealth.
Sandeep Swadia's framework skips the hustle porn & asks a harder question: are you #solving the right #problem with the right model, or just working harder on something that was never going to work?
youtu.be/pevPR2Wa3jE?...
Judgment beats tactics in building wealth.
Sandeep Swadia's framework skips the hustle porn & asks a harder question: are you #solving the right #problem with the right model, or just working harder on something that was never going to work?
youtu.be/pevPR2Wa3jE?...
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Jane Fonda wants us to get organized: indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Jane Fonda wants us to get organized: indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/
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@reedharmeyer.bsky.social 🤦🏻♂️ here we go again
February 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
@reedharmeyer.bsky.social 🤦🏻♂️ here we go again
People keep saying AI uses tons of water for cooling—here's a quick breakdown of how data centers actually handle it (spoiler: not all systems evaporate it away). Dry designs seem promising for water-scarce spots. #AI #DataCenters #Sustainability
February 7, 2026 at 8:19 PM
People keep saying AI uses tons of water for cooling—here's a quick breakdown of how data centers actually handle it (spoiler: not all systems evaporate it away). Dry designs seem promising for water-scarce spots. #AI #DataCenters #Sustainability
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CNN: "New data shows January was the lowest months for job cuts since the 2009 Great Recession...layoffs way up, hiring ways down. During the month of January, US-based employers announced just over 108,000 layoffs. That's roughly double January 2025. In fact, this is the highest since January 2009"
February 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
CNN: "New data shows January was the lowest months for job cuts since the 2009 Great Recession...layoffs way up, hiring ways down. During the month of January, US-based employers announced just over 108,000 layoffs. That's roughly double January 2025. In fact, this is the highest since January 2009"
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THEY’RE PLANNING ON STEALING THE ELECTION
Steve Bannon: “ICE is going to be around the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.”
We know they did it in Georgia, but don’t miss this video: Adam Schiff saying Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an operation, seizing voting machines and election material in PR too.
Steve Bannon: “ICE is going to be around the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.”
We know they did it in Georgia, but don’t miss this video: Adam Schiff saying Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an operation, seizing voting machines and election material in PR too.
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 AM
THEY’RE PLANNING ON STEALING THE ELECTION
Steve Bannon: “ICE is going to be around the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.”
We know they did it in Georgia, but don’t miss this video: Adam Schiff saying Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an operation, seizing voting machines and election material in PR too.
Steve Bannon: “ICE is going to be around the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.”
We know they did it in Georgia, but don’t miss this video: Adam Schiff saying Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an operation, seizing voting machines and election material in PR too.
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LRADs were built for war, now aimed at civilians. These devices can cause permanent hearing damage in seconds. Know what you are facing. Protect your body. Demand accountability when force is turned on the public.
Stay informed. Follow @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social for more.
Stay informed. Follow @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social for more.
February 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM
LRADs were built for war, now aimed at civilians. These devices can cause permanent hearing damage in seconds. Know what you are facing. Protect your body. Demand accountability when force is turned on the public.
Stay informed. Follow @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social for more.
Stay informed. Follow @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social for more.
In a world overflowing with opinions, clips, conspiracies, and #AI-generated answers, how do you know what’s actually true? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks it down. youtu.be/o4I_hOz_MLw #ai
How to Tell What’s Real Online
YouTube video by StarTalk
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 5:32 PM
In a world overflowing with opinions, clips, conspiracies, and #AI-generated answers, how do you know what’s actually true? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks it down. youtu.be/o4I_hOz_MLw #ai
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ICE is no longer an immigration enforcement agency. It has become Trump’s domestic army.
If my “conservative” colleagues truly believe in small government, they should join us in demanding an end to masked federal agents terrorizing communities across this country.
If my “conservative” colleagues truly believe in small government, they should join us in demanding an end to masked federal agents terrorizing communities across this country.
February 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM
ICE is no longer an immigration enforcement agency. It has become Trump’s domestic army.
If my “conservative” colleagues truly believe in small government, they should join us in demanding an end to masked federal agents terrorizing communities across this country.
If my “conservative” colleagues truly believe in small government, they should join us in demanding an end to masked federal agents terrorizing communities across this country.
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Thousands of protesters marched to Portland's ICE building Saturday.
Demonstrators were met with large clouds of tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bangs shortly after their arrival.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Demonstrators were met with large clouds of tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bangs shortly after their arrival.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Thousands of protesters marched to Portland's ICE building Saturday.
Demonstrators were met with large clouds of tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bangs shortly after their arrival.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Demonstrators were met with large clouds of tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bangs shortly after their arrival.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...