Hello fellow exam takers and welcome to Exam KABLAM! Get ready to start taking your exams with more power, passion, and pizzazz! This group has been established as a study and social community, where professional designation candidates will be able to easily connect with study partners, build professional relationships, motivate and support each other, and organize post-exam celebrations.Through connection and camaraderie, we aim to keep our test scores high and our spirits higher!

At some point in One's life, you realize; "I am who I have been waiting for to arrive". The Northwest Center for Advanced Studies is a venue for such individuals who have decided to create their own reality through the application and practice of teachings and techniques that are simple, but not easy... We research and study proven mystical world traditions and modern psycho-spiritual material which has proven to be beneficial to those who seek to "understand rather than be understood". Join us …

A group of points in four dimensions for people shattered by divine doubt. A safe place for people to come together to experience the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. A place to doubt, to be honest, live out maturity, share and express ourselves without the confines of those who would not have it so. A safe continuing movement without demonstrative condescension or ignorance. A place to watch things end and see new things begin. Discussions, drinking, smoking, dancing, music, performance …

This is a group interested in the study of Kabbalah as it relates to Western Mystery Traditions. Hermeticists, Crowleyites, Thelemites, Gnostics, Magicians, Pagans, Druids, Heathens, Witches and Wiccans are all welcome!

Overwhelmed with all the technical advancements in software development?   Come join a group of fellow geeks and we'll go through them together. While the internet provides a plethora of information, there is nothing like being able to discuss and bounce ideas off of fellow developers.  The study group gathers once a week to watch courses from the Pluralsight library, discuss the material, and get some coding done. Every participant receives a free one month subscription to Pluralsight the first …

Welcome....we've been waiting for you to arrive ! This meet-up group is structured with weekly subject matter and discussion material for those who are interested in delving into deeper areas of themselves and their world(s). As your facilitator I attempt to bring together a general overview of material and information regarding each meeting's topic, to begin a discussion flow for the evening's participants. I cover various hypotheses and theories related to Esoteric Studies, which is gatherin …

We seek to dive deeper into the texts of the Bible and discuss the importance of it in today's society. Our ultimate goal is to improve our understanding of this mysterious book and how we can use it to better the world. Whether you're Bible-literate, or not so much, you're more than welcome to attend and explore this subject with us.

Do you listen to the Daily Audio Bible and wish you could meet with in person the local DAB followers? Do you seek more personal connection in today's "connected" but very "disconnected" world? This meetup is focused on bringing those personal connections together. I'll plan our first meetup for February 2013 as I'd like some time for the word to spread about this community and also to see what we'd be interested in. The goal is to come together in community for fun, learning, support and advent …

This group is for people interested in learning Japanese. The methods used are Where Are Your Keys? and Language Hunting, both designed to start conversing from lesson one. There is a blog about the lessons at LHJapanese.

Philosophy can be one of the most sublime or the most trivial of human pursuits. What are some of the definitions of philosophy? One classic notion might be the pursuit of wisdom, or sophia, studying about fundamental concerns  of life and world such as existence, truth and essence. The modern academic definition might be the study about how to think and know systematically and correctly,  by the proper use of logic, reason, and language--rigorous scientific and analytic philosophy. We have e …

We are a community of fun, relaxed and spiritual people, who study, discuss Buddha's teachings and practice them while living and enjoying our modern lives. This group is for those who seek a fresh, practical and direct experience of what Buddhism is all about. We meet every Wednesday at 8pm. Meetings start with a short introductory talk about Buddhism, and continue into a half hour meditation session. The Buddhist meditation is free, guided in English, doesn't require any special clothes, and d …

Meet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism -- a philosophy of Reason, Purpose and Self-Esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and *your* life as an end in itself.

Do you salivate at the thought of a fresh, hoppy IPA or a complex Belgian ale? Do you like to go on brewery tours and hang out a brewpubs talking about beer? Would you rather order a soda if all the bar has on tap are crappy beers with no taste? Do your friends roll their eyes when you ask for a beer list, study it for 15 minutes, then make a carefully considered, educated decision? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions, then this is the Meetup group for you. We are all liv …

This group is a Meetup for people who are  interested in traditional whole foods. We follow the wisdom of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston A. Price, who traveled the globe in the 1930's, studying the diets of healthy, robust humans around the world.  Dr. Price found that humans achieve their finest physical form and robust health throughout the generations only when they consumed nutrient-dense whole foods and the vital fat-soluble activators found in animal fats. This group supports people who want …

This group is used to co-ordinates meetups for the 2013 PL class on Coursera.

The business advisors/instructors of the Small Business Institute of Seattle & Bellevue provide continuing education in all fields vital to assist small businesses to succeed. Fields of study include Tax, Accounting, Law, Marketing, Computer Networks, Search Engine Optimization, Business Insurance, Office Software, and much more. Through sponsorship, we are able to provide quality continuing education FOR FREE. Register at: http://smallbusinesswebcast.com

We meet in the meeting room at the Sizzler in Tukwila, 16615 Southcenter Pkwy Tukwila, WA 98188 (206) 575-0427 Duodenal Switch is a wonderful weight loss surgery option for those with a BMI >40 or >35 with comorbidities. It combines both restriction and malabsorption for maximum weight loss and long term success. If you are not familier with Duodenal Switch please visit Duodenalswitch.com for further explanation of the surgery as well as studies and data on it's success. This meeting i …

Meet other people in the Seattle area who are following the McDougall diet for lasting health benefits. Learn about the diet, share recipes and ideas, gain access to resources such as books, newsletters and web links. Get together for pot lucks, outings, DVD evenings, walks, and other activities to help us keep on track. Join us if you were inspired by the movie 'Forks over Knives'. We also welcome folks on the Esselstyn Engine 2 diet, Dr. Joel Fuhrman's 'Eat to Live' diet, or anyone on a vegeta …

Who Is TCAD Seattle?  On May 23, Muhammad Yunus spoke at Seattle Town Hall and showed a trailer for a inspirational documentary he's in, called "To Catch A Dollar," due out in September. Several attendees talked with Yunus, Gayle Ferraro, the film maker, and Kathleen Wells, the project director from Grameen Research.  When we asked if we could help, they said yes.  This volunteer group was formed in the days that followed, with a short term objective of building support for promotion of the movi …

This purpose of this meeting is to provide a space for students and practitioners of Eckhart Tolle's work to gather for mediation, study, and discussion, and thereby participate in the flowering of planetary consciousness.

Meet other Christians who like getting out and going on fun adventures and outings - like a concert, a sporting event, the theater, a movie, hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, exploring Seattle, eating good food, getting involved in Christian service, etc. "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." - Hebrews 10:24 .

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

Meet people from around the world interested in working in distributed teams, Agile, Scrum, and Lean  project management. We come together to share learning and teaching to help in our profession and to prepare to pass industry examinations and certifications.  We remove the barriers- world class content, anywhere, anytime.   We compliment traditional classes that are good because they are short and focused.   We add a long bake time to help you internalize and practice what you learn.  Learners …

Meet other local people who are interested in an exchange of ideas and information regarding the study of dreams, synchronicity (meaningful coincidence) and imagination. Using Robert Moss' book The Three 'Only' Things as a starting point, we'll explore how to take these marginalized dimensions of life seriously, using them for practical guidance as well as to increase self-awareness and our sense of meaning and purpose. Clarissa Pinkola Estes tells us: "Asking the proper question is the central …

Hi. This group is for Christian families with young children, although older children are welcome as well. This group was started in 2012 by a family in Kent that has since moved to another state.  Laura took over as organizer in late 2012 and has tried to organize a variety of activities for members in and around Seattle.  The group enjoys meeting to play, get to know each other better, and share our lives.  Knowing that everyone else in the group shares similar beliefs ensures that our friends …

The greater Seattle area is filled with Scandinavian language speakers, but even at local cultural clubs, there are few opportunities to speak Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.  That's where we come in! Scandinavian Meetup Group members include expats, Americans who have lived for a time in Scandinavia, university students, folks with Scandinavian parents or ancestors, and those who have studied one of the Scandinavian languages on their own.  A wide range of ages is represented. All language level …

Whether you have been studying and practicing macrobiotics for years or just beginning we would love to meet you! We are a mix of people who have been practicing macrobiotics for almost ten years and others of us are just getting started. We have monthly potlucks and are creating a supportive community. We all share a love of good food and discussions about creating our health. Welcome!

Welcome!  Sundays at 5:30 I'm hosting a gong meditation for an hour (-ish) in my warm, peaceful home by Green Lake. I've been studying Acutonics (sound therapy using acupuncture points) for many years.  Gong music creates a powerfully soothing, nurturing, relaxing environment that's perfect for contemplation. It's a beautiful way to re-ground yourself during a hectic week, or give yourself some mental space to ponder life's mysteries. Beginner meditators welcome!  You don't need to "know how to …