I'm TOTALLY excited about the fun in store for the Beer and Blog community this Friday, July 10. Back by popular demand is What the Shit, that Twitter dramatic reading event we all enjoyed back in May. Far too long ago, and now the wait is over.

What the Shit, the dramatic over-acting of Twitter tweets, was invented by @melissalion during a moment of undoubtedly utmost genius. The reading encourages you to invite your inner cheese ball out to play and read any tweet in your very best over-the-top oratory form. Also, emoticons are spelled out and there are RULES to follow. Helpful rules as this:

If one of your tweets is read, this is a compliment. Remember, there's no crying in Twitter dramatic readings. Chest beating and keening are okay.

Yeah, I've got me a nice little collection of tweets in consideration for my reading. Done in my best poetry voice, I hope to make my high school theatre teacher Mr. McDonald proud this Friday. The bummer is, the limit is 6 tweets. Who am I going to cut? Soooo difficult.

What the Shit starts at 5:45pm, and sign-ups start at 5:30. Go see @melissalion's Upcoming.org event page for more information and the rules of the game.

One more thing: Don't forget to spread the word on End Bloglessness, scheduled for July 18th. We all know someone who's been talking about starting a blog, but might not be Internet savvy or involved in social networking and wouldn't ordinarily hear about End Bloglessness. Tell them about it. We'll set them up with a platform in one afternoon.

By that way, that's MizD's birthday. I will be making something chocolate-y to celebrate for all to share. You don't mind, do you? =)AYE

People using or curious about Google Wave meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the AboutUs offices.

The idea is that we can record ideas for topics and discussions throughout the month - if you have a question, tip, or trick, make a note and we can chat about it in December.

Introductions 5:30 - 6:00pm (ish) Note the cell number below for late arrivals. Field Guide (we demo favorite finds) *Heal Thyself (problems? solutions?)

We break into two groups - beginners and advanced - beginners start in conference room with projector and half hour into mtg, advanced at couch with projector.

You can see the RSVP and agenda at PDX WaveWednesday 09Dec2009

~Snacks provided~

Location details: AboutUs 107 SE Washington Suite 520. That’s the Oat Mill Building in Portland (big mustard-colored thumb ticking up in skyline at base of Stark)

(Enter on the Stark side and use the north elevator. If you have an issue getting into the building, call Mark at 503-890-3279 to let you in.)

People of all levels of interest around Wikis - expert to curious - are welcome to this open house of Wiki on the first Wednesday of each month.

Note that the doors of the Oat Mill Building, where AboutUs is located, are locked at promptly at 5:30, so look for a note on the north-side door with a phone number to call if you are locked out.

Discussion is informal and takes a collaborative flair. It’s a good place to meet people from all walks of life, who make wikis, are in communities that use them, can help you figure out what a wiki can do for you, and for you to discover wikis in general.

The atmosphere encourages just hanging out to chat and generally cavort with a group of like-minded about open sources and community. It’s a monthly celebration of wiki in Portland, the birthplace of the wiki.

~ Yes, there will be snacks provided ~

Portland wiki planning and development can be found at the Portland wiki page http://pdx.wiki.org/Main_Page .

Portland wiki conference planning and development can be found at the (surprise: http://pdx.wiki.org/Main_Page)

Portland Wiki Conference page.

If you're not located near Portland, there are several other Wiki Wednesdays

(http://pdx.wiki.org/Other_Wiki_Wednesdays) around the globe you can attend.

People using or curious about Google Wave meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the AboutUs offices. Laptops encouraged. Secure wireless provide

The idea is that we can record ideas for topics and discussions throughout the month - if you have a question, tip, or trick, make a note and we can chat about it in December.

Introductions 5:30 - 6:00pm (ish) Note the cell number below for late arrivals. Field Guide (we demo favorite finds) *Heal Thyself (problems? solutions?)

We break into two groups - beginners and advanced - beginners start in conference room with projector and half hour into mtg, advanced at couch with projector.

You can see the RSVP and agenda at PDX WaveWednesday 09Dec2009

~Snacks provided~

Location details: AboutUs 107 SE Washington Suite 520. That’s the Oat Mill Building in Portland (big mustard-colored thumb ticking up in skyline at base of Stark)

(Enter on the Stark side and use the north elevator. If you have an issue getting into the building, call Mark at 503-890-3279 to let you in.)

People of all levels of interest around Wikis - expert to curious - are welcome to this open house of Wiki on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the AboutUs offices.

Note that the doors of the Olympic Mills Building, where AboutUs is located, are locked at promptly at 5:30, so look for a note on the north-side door with a phone number to call if you are locked out.

Discussion is informal and takes a collaborative flair. It’s a good place to meet people from all walks of life, who make wikis, are in communities that use them, can help you figure out what a wiki can do for you, and for you to discover wikis in general.

The atmosphere encourages just hanging out to chat and generally cavort with a group of like-minded about open sources and community. It’s a monthly celebration of wiki community in Portland, the birthplace of the wiki.

Portland wiki planning and development can be found at the Portland wiki page http://pdx.wiki.org/Main_Page . Portland Wiki Conference page.

If you're not located near Portland, there are several other Wiki Wednesdays

(http://pdx.wiki.org/Other_Wiki_Wednesdays)around the globe you can attend.

What is it: An informal celebration for local Wikipedia contributors and local supporters and lovers of Wikipedia to celebrate Wikipedia's 10th anniversary.

Who is it: Anyone who wants to celebrate 10 years of community-driven knowledge with free food, non-alcoholic drinks, conversation, and lots of free schwag.

Where is it: AboutUs, 107 SE Washington Street, Suite 520, Portland, OR

When is it: January 15, 2011. Loosely organized space for an Open Space Technology meeting from 5pm until 7pm. Party from 7pm until about 9:30pm.

How much? Free!

Facebook event page:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159767440736293

We have a wonderful yoga teacher, Rebecca Blain. We have mats. We have space. We have free yoga! Please join us.

Enjoy an hour of relaxation, breathing and balancing with Rebecca Blain, yoga teacher extraordinaire! All levels welcome, from "never taken a yoga class" to "I can't live without yoga."

Come by Bunk Bar Tuesday afternoon for some hacking, socializing, and drinking with AboutUs developers. Come have a drink on us.