Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Join others to learn & share ideas in an open forum run by one of the most successful meetup organizers in the area. This is the first meetup group designed to assist people & businesses with all aspects of online & offline monetization. The focus is on finding out what is working, and how to either start or grow revenue & conversions for a website, blog, app, game, or newsletter. (Monetization in this case referring to revenue/sales/income/donation). Designed to let online entrepreneuers, …

We want to help you be a better entrepreneur. We've found the Lean Startup methodology is an extremely effective way to do that. Lean: Accomplish your objectives wasting a minimum of resources, especially time. Startup: A human institution creating a new product or service under conditions of extreme uncertainty Mindset: Entrepreneurs who are experienced enough to "know what they don't know" about their market and committed to learning through evidence For entrepreneurs who follow: http://ventur …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group.  Our group focuses on camaraderie and safety while having good times out on the trail and leading an active liefestyle!   We enjoy Mother Natures diversity as well as our own! So get your rear in gear and join us for a hike and see you out on the trail soon!   Why We Hike -  To …

Go Gay DC is the newest sensation in town focused on friendship, leadership, and social service. Designed as a civic booster club, it fosters gay community spirit.  Join Go Gay DC for FREE and be invited to fabulous gay socials at trendy gay-friendly spots in the DC area. This is for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT). It's "the Totally Hip and Happening Club" for Washington, DC-area gay men and women. As of 2012, Go Gay DC is on a roll and is the most popular LGBT Meetup in DC. In addit …

Join for FREE expand your professional circle. You'll be invited to attend fabulous lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) professional networking events at trendy gay-friendly lounges in Washington, DC. The purpose of the group is to build a stronger base of professional contacts. Share ideas and job possibilities, tap expertise, or meet potential clients or business partners. Benefit by making new connections and adding to your knowledge base.  This is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and …

Meet others from DC, MD, & VA interested in New Media, Web 2.0, Video 2.0, and Social Networks. Gather to discuss & learn: webcasting, internet video & video blogging, social media platform technology (Ning, Facebook, MySpace, openID, etc.), digital content, startups, funding & pitching, semantic web, new products & cool ideas & websites. We cover the following and more areas of web technology: * New media * Social web * Web 2.0 & 3.0 * Video 2.0 * Social apps/widgets * Microblogg …

AIM: To bring together the various stakeholders for the anticipated disruptive financial platform to be effected by a successful cryptographic solution to the challenge of digital currency and tethered money, and to: • Conduct cross-disciplinary discussions of the implications of this new platform • Develop community awareness and outline a readiness program to handle a fast spreading digital currency • Develop guidelines and standards for various types of transactions, for billing, for …

The Metro DC Chapter of ASTD is an ASTD Chapter of Excellence, recognized as a regional association for workplace performance professionals. The chapter provides members with a forum for professional development opportunities and resources to improve the workplace learning and performance industry. Our events are open to all interested in the workplace learning profession. Members of the Metro DC ASTD chapter (not to be confused with being a member of this Meetup page) receive a discounted rate …

… Create new businesses (and jobs) from private sector investment and mentoring. 2. Revitalize private educational institutions (like Howard University) C. Preserve freedom in America for our grandchildren's children. We launch during #DCWEEK on Tuesday November 8, 2011 in Alexandria, VA at 6:50 PM - Join us: Meet Ken McArthur(http://www.TheImpactFactor.com...hear and see our vision. If these are goals that you share with us, then please help us spread the word. Share this invitation now on Facebo …

A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) offering low-cost small business seminars, workshops and resources, and free small business counseling, to foster entrepreneurship in Loudoun County. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. www.loudounsbdc.org

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… ULP Mission: United Latino Professionals (ULP) is a social networking platform designed to foster strong connections between its members. ULP offers varied, high-quality programming that expands awareness of Latino culture and supports philanthropic endeavors.  About United Latino Professionals: United Latino Professionals (ULP) was founded as a social networking group in December of 2008 with the original purpose of bringing professional people of like mind together to enjoy socio-cultural even …

  I'd like to invite you to join our Social & Professional Networking Meetup groups.Our events are targeted to upscale/polished professionals looking to make new business and social contacts. I hope you'll join us, as I'm sure you could add great value to our groups.   FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER!I offer my Twitter followers event discounts, comp tickets, sponsor discounts, dating/sx tips and advice and more . http://twitter.com/MoxieinthecityFRIEND REQUEST ME ON FACEBOOKEvents will also be posted …

… It was the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, and possibly the first east of the Mississippi.  For more about us, read our history. We have revived their legacy, and try to live up to their early guiding principles, which included: All are welcome! You don't need to be a vegetarian or vegan to join us or come to our events. We don't particularly care what you eat and we won't try to convert you. No networking or self-promotion! We are not a vehicle for promoting any member, their business, or c …

Hello, All, I am eager and excited about this new group!  It is like game-night, but we are talking about real life!!  It has all the fun of game night but we come away with tools and insights about how to live with more effectiveness!  And talking about "real things", we will inevitabley get to know each other quite well!  I want to call you "friend" already!  Come with whatever is on your mind: what you want, what you are stuck on, what you want to move forward on, your frustrations, your hou …