The future of education is now.  And best of all it is FREE! Listen to me...  http://n.pr/y2kRz9 Stanford Takes Online Schooling To The Next Academic Level Join us to discuss the weekly content of the various Stanford's 2012 Online courses (Yes there are two independent CS 101 courses).  The expectation is that you will be up to date the course lecture and such before attending meetups. Sign up is free and open to everyone.  Use the links below and choose the advanced track. Start Dates are her …

This groups is for DJs and music producers of the electronica bent in the GVA to get together, hang out, bullshit about 'the Scene', share playlists, talk smack about hardware & software, and generally build some solid networks that will support and encourage good music being played for good crowds in Vancouver. Join up if you're passionate about your tech, your breaks, your trance and your prog. Stand up if you rave about your rave, you get up on your hip hop, and you rock your pop top40s. (Du …

We will do meetups where we have barter thwops and meetups where it's an art group. Barter meetups: We will meet somewhere indoors or out depending on the weather.  Bring items you don't want anymore or are willing to let go of.  everybody picks out what they want of everyone elses items.  Please bring items that are in good shape or still very usable as-is. NOT ALLOWED= smoke smells, mold/mildewy, dirty/grimey stuff, stuff that is gunked up from animals(including pet hair), and as a general rul …

Did your Mom tell you to wear clean underwear when you went out so that you could be prepared for anything? While you can’t fully control many unfortunate life occurrences, such as death or divorce, you can plan for their possibility. An unexpected life change takes up a lot of mental and emotional energy, and trying to organize finances during this time will only add to the strain. The more prepared you are, the less stress you will have to endure, and the more in control you will feel during a …

I started this group for those in the Whatcom County (WA) area (though BC residents are also welcome from the nearby White Rock, and Surrey areas as well!).  This group is about honest concern for potential events that might endanger the well-being of your family and other loved ones, and about formulating some backup plans in case other municipal, State or Federal response/support or other commercial options are not accessible. It's not about panic, but instead preparation to respond to potenti …

Our workshops are a way for artists and those wanting to get involved in music making, production, software, songwriting and/or social media to meet and connect. We provide regular songwriting cafe meetings where songwriters can share their music, get feedback from experts and get support from other musicians. We do monthly intro to audio recording workshops to give you a base for understanding how music is made. We offer regular demos and tips and tricks of recording software. We will also host …

I started this Meetup because I know network marketing can build wealth; BUT, I don't like selling, hitting up my family and friends, time-consuming meetings and intrusive advertising. I bet you don't either. In her book, Financial Freedom on $1 a Day, Suzanne Kirkland Kincaid shows how just starting with $30 or less and working with 3 investment partners to find existing legitimate network marketing companies whose products match your values and are items you normally purchase anyway (vitamins, …

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Have you written a book and are not sure what your next step should be? Are you a published author who feels there is more you could be doing to promote your own brand? Are you an established author who feels like trending technologies are passing you by? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, the Publishing Success Meetup Group is for you. We aim to address all of the big and small questions that present themselves to both new and established a …

Join Vancouver Records Management Meetup group. The intend of this group is to meet monthly or bi-monthly to discuss specific topics on Records and Information Management. All those interested in RM are welcome. We particularly welcome those currently studying Records Management or working in in the RIM field. This way we can bridge the gap between up-to-date RM theories and real-life issues occurring in the RM field. Our first kick-off event will be held late June, 2012.  Please stay tuned.  Y …