Meet with locals who are interested in tracking, tool making, edible plants among other "Primitive Skills". Every month we provide a free Skills afternoon, focusing on basic methods for tracking, foraging, fire by friction, tool making...the list goes on. We are also bringing in some the best and the brightest instructors for a more advanced and in-depth learning in the arts that you want. Practical Primitive, OnPoint Tactical to name a couple, along with established flint knappers and forager …

… We’ll share our experience with agile planning, discuss patterns and anti-patterns of story management and acceptance, and generally discuss how to make the most effective use of the tool and the process that the tool is supposed to support. We look forward to talking directly with our users and understanding what they love most and like least about Tracker so we can continue to make it better. We hope you can join us!

Music made with electronics is what we're about. Techno, Electro, House, Tech-House, Dubstep, IDM, Minimal Techno, Glitch-Hop, Chiptune / 8-Bit, Ambient, Indie-Tronica, Future Disco, and the like... We love music that doesn't rely on traditional musical instruments like Guitars, Drum Kits, Charismatic Vocalists to be relevant. Our musical past was born from music created through advancements in tools, but that only gives the humans who make it more tools to work with.

… It is to become healthy, flexible, dynamic, open-minded to change, and to efficiently utilize ALL possible tools including the physiological, psychological, and metaphysical to effect change and manifest Divinity and to live a good life. The Backstory: My name is Nathan Hakimi and I just finished college, studying Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Film. I have always been into the idea of "Consciousness", which to me was the gateway logically/philosophically to an expanded metaphysics which …

This group is being formed because of the rapid transitions within our society and the inability for people to find the appropriate strategies to assess what is taking place and maintain security. They may find themselves stuck, unknowing, confused and without the proper tools or relationships to feel safe emotionally, socially and financially. I believe people are imprinted and encoded to operate in life. This group is designed to help you understand your Cosmic DNA with its imprints, coding …

This is a group designed for Couples to help them to improve their relationships through the combination of Mindfulness and Psychology. Mindfulness/meditation is a remarkable tool that impacts all areas of your life. When it is combined with psychology, it vastly deepens the way that we can know ourselves and our partners. The group will give tools and allow for plenty of experiential practice. Though this is not couples counseling though the group is facilitated by a licensed professional with …

We are a community of people in web-related professions including designers, developers, SEO specialists, social networking consultants, usability experts, content developers and marketing consultants. Many of us are sole proprietors with a specific niche in design or technology, while others are "generalists," sampling and mastering a broad range of interactive tools. We seek to support, inspire, educate and collaborate. People of all levels of expertise and interest are welcome as we explore t …

Spring is just around the corner. That means it’s time to wake from our slumber, shake off those winter blues and refresh and revive ourselves. If you are ready to do some spring cleaning with your mind, body and soul, join Certified Master Life Coach Tina Haisman as she leads a group of moms on an 8-week journey into a season of living a more healthy and balanced life. What Will be Covered? In the safety of a supportive environment, moms will learn tools and techniques for handling the many ups …

          Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) is a nonprofit association of individuals and organizations building effective, more sustainable nonprofits through earned income strategies. SEA has emerged as the common ground for practitioners, lenders, investors, grant makers, consultants, researchers, and educators who recognize the increasing impact of social enterprise. SEA provides its members with current information, tools, and other resources that address the unique needs of social en …

… What you will learn: How to set up a new account (if you don’t yet have one) and create a profile you're proud to have represent you in the online community What preferences you want to change and what they mean The Twictionary (aka Twitter dictionary), to erase the language barrier in conversations Basic fun and useful tools you can use to better your experience and connection with others The 'How, What, When & Why' of Tweeting What you will need to bring: Your laptop with wi-fi ability If y …

… We are inspired by people who are actively building tools and experimenting with solutions along these lines, like the Sunlight Foundation (http://sunlightlabs.com/), and GovTrack (http://GovTrack.us). We believe that open source software practices and internet culture provide good examples of how people can work cooperatively on complex problems to produce meaningful results, but you don't have to be a techie to be part of this meetup. Whether you are an activist or a government employee, or …

Join FREE Today! Annual Membership Dues Waived Chicago International Crowd Funding Meetup Group will enable members to connect, engage and share the latest tips and tools in the exciting world of Crowd-Sourced Funding, or Crowd Funding. Annual membership dues are waived up to 100 members. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SIGNING JOBS ACT OF 2012 INTO LAW THURSDAY APRIL 5, 2012 According to White House deputy press secretary Josh  Earnest, "the President will sign the Jobs Act.  You will recall this is b …

Meet with other local floor and online traders (face to face or online to your PC through our state of the art webinar tools) who engage in futures, index's, stocks, commodities and forex trading. The goals is to create a supportive environment where all group members can share their ideas, learn something new and ultimately achieve success in their trading plan. Our group includes experienced local floor and online traders and newbie’s looking to start out on the right trading foot. We will …

Whether you’re flirting with the game or already involved, Women on Course invites you to enjoy all the benefits the golf lifestyle has to offer. You don’t have to spend five hours on the course to take advantage of the networking and social benefits. This one-of-a-kind group allows women to meet like-minded females at hosted events, which come in a variety of fun and creative formats. Guests have the chance to hear golf and lifestyle speakers, locate the 'fashionable' golf apparel and are given …

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Duffer is defined as a person inept or inexperienced at a specific sport, as golf. This group is hoping to find other "duffers" who want to get out on a regular basis to enjoy one of the Forest Preserve courses.