Bringing Washington DC area Cyber Security developers together. This hands on user group meets monthly to learn about Cyber Security. We are currently studying penetration testing following the outline for the Certified Ethical Hacker.

Study group for Cisco, Juniper Networks, Certified Ethical Hacker and CISSP. Use online study format but meet up once a month to talk about topics face to face. Study Topics - certification Internetwork Expert (INE) CCIE Routing and Switching Internetwork Expert (INE) CCIE Voice - Workbook Micronics Network (Narbik) CCIE Routing and Switching Certified Ethical Hacker Certified Information Systems Security Professional Lab by remote access CCIE R&S for both INE and Narbik track CCIE Voi …

Membership is comprised of Women either in the Information Security field or wanting to enter the field. The purpose of this group is to advance women in Information Security by promoting networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing, and opportunities. Regular workshops will be offered to bridge the gap of theory and/or minimal hands-on labs from a course you took or self-studying. You will get to learn and practice in an environment of like-minded women. Workshops will be led by SME's in …

The Center for Inquiry–DC (CFI–DC) offers an opportunity to put your principles into practice by joining other rationalists to work for positive change in society. In addition, the D.C. Center sponsors social events for freethinkers as well as intellectual programming. CFI provides an ethical alternative to religious and paranormal worldviews. In this time of rising religiosity, anti-intellectualism and political turmoil on ethical issues, it is critical that rationalists and freethinkers join t …

The American Association of Private Lenders AAPL is more than just an organization of people with a common purpose. The AAPL is designed to serve as a catalyst for industry growth, by fostering awareness, promoting best practices, and enforcing a code of ethics. Their principles – excellence, ethics, and education – are the foundation for ushering in the next generation of real estate capital, Private Lending.

Maryland Open Hack is a place for people to get together and have open discussions and be involved with live demos on various skill sets. There will be guest SME's each week who will answer questions, interact with members, and demonstrate new and hot hacking skill sets. No topic is off limit and creativity is welcomed! Discounted and free training is offered to all members! Another goal of ours is to put together a capture the flag team to show off the talents of our top members. Meetings will …

Fellowship X is a social and spiritual fellowship serving Generation X (those born in the '60s and '70s). We are affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA). We hold spiritual services each Friday night that are run by our members, followed by food and conversation at a local restaurant of the group's choosing. Our Friday Night Services provide a safe, contemplative environment for focusing on our spiritual centers, in all their various manifestations. All are welcome. …

We're a bunch of hackers, inventors, engineers, techies, developers and makers who love all things IT and security. Everyone is welcome - from advanced hardware hackers to those who would like to learn what can be done with these new technologies in the arts, sciences, healthcare, gaming, academia, and business venture opportunities. Our meetups are totally informal and are a great opportunity to chat about projects, create new ones, solve problems, mingle, network and generally shoot the breeze …

Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! 한국말로 말하고 싶어요! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 856 events and counting! Our weekly events and active members often meet "offline" also.  Join, if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia friends learning English/Korean! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English. We will definitely practice speaking! (Free Talking!) NoVa Korean (NoVaK) is truly blessed with …

Did you take a philosophy class in high school or college and wish you had taken more? Do you read philosophy texts independently but have no one to discuss them with? Then this group is for you. We will read, in chronological order, major works from the history of philosophy. Although the majority will have been written by European and American authors, we will be open to texts from other cultures. Representative philosophers include Plato, Averroes, Descartes, Spinoza, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, Sar …

Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and looking for a welcoming community of young adults in the Bethesda area? Are you interested in exploring your spirituality, meeting like-minded people, and becoming active in great causes? We're starting a Young Adult group at the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, MD. We'd love for you to join us! RRUUC is a welcoming community with a strong congregation. If you are asking yourself: What is UU? Am *I* a UU? We believe that person …

This Meet Up is the public presence of the Small Business Network of Vienna, a group of small business owners, professionals, & entrepreneurs who grow their businesses through personal referrals.  SBN was started over a decade ago - before Meet Up.  Each SBN member represents a specific industry or profession.  There is no duplication or overlap of interests within the group, so new business is referred to one and only one member. SBN members agree: -learn about and promote fellow members' busi …

"New Culture" (http://www.nfnc.org/) is about creating sustainable, rich, intimate personal relationships, along with a sustainable world to enjoy them in, based on transparency, delight, freedom, and community. In order to create a New Culture in our lives and in the larger society, we put on events that help us develop the skills we need to make that real, including communication, self-knowledge, presence, conflict resolution, and effective activism. These events can be an evening or weekend, …

A diverse group of seekers meets weekly to hear a short presentation by a fellow student of Theosophy, followed by open Q&A and discussion. This group has been active in the DC area since 1920, and is affiliated with dozens of similar groups around the world. Theosophical discussions commonly include subjects like reincarnation and karma, universal brotherhood, great teachers and masters of wisdom, the nature of the soul, comparative religion, laws of science and nature, the origins of man and t …

Are you an intelligent, curious woman between the ages of 30 and 60 (or thereabout) who would love to read and discuss books that educate you in some way? Do you who wonder how the brain works, how the environment and food is affecting your health, what a new scientific discovery overseas could mean for you in terms of your beliefs and ethics, or what it come mean to you when we lose another species to extinction? Do you like to read about historical events that have shaped how we think about me …

Networking Your Biz Events and Marketing Solutions Meetup Group was established by Networking Your Biz Events LLC. Networking Your Biz Events LLC offers cost effective opportunities for you to get promoted, connected, educated and grow through our educational business networking events, exclusive trade shows, throughout the internet including social media and on our website www.nybevents.com. As a company and through this meetup group we want to provide professional and educational forums for bu …

Why we call ourselves the Faith & Freedom Coalition: "Freedom regards religion as the companion in all its battles and all its triumphs as the very cradle of its infancy and the source of all its claims.... because religion alone is the safeguard of morality, and morality is the best and surest pledge for the survival of freedom.” -Alexis de Tocqueville We believe that the greatness of America lies not in the federal government but in the character of our people — the simple virtues of faith, ha …

I'm starting this group because I would like to meet up with a group of good peeps on a regular basis to discuss the issues of the day like health care reform, recycling (just kidding), the bailouts, guns and gun policy, hunting, VA politics, and the answers to questions like, "Why are we here?" over massive quantities of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Guinness:) Actually, just kidding. I don't personally want to get hammered, but a beer or two over some good political and philosophical discussion w …

For healers, practitioners, teachers, therapists, bodyworkers, parents and those wanting to engage with others in a more conscious, intentional way. Replenish and connect in a community that welcomes individuals with a background in energy medicine, shamanic healing, bodywork, practical spirituality, or other healing practices. This meetup group is for those who are looking for a whole-brained approach to health and healing that includes high standards of ethics and integrity, proper boundaries, …

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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, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

What’s a Rotary Club? Rotary is a global network of over 1.2 million community volunteers. Rotary members are business and professional people who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill, peace and understanding in the world. Founded in 1905 in Chicago, today, there are some 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries carry out service projects in their local communities and abroad to address such critical issues as health, hunger, illiteracy, w …

Welcome to the D.C Cyber Security Group. This is where network security professionals get together to discuss the latest security breaches, the latest unpatched vulnerabilities, threats and vulnerabilities at the unclassified level with a special focus on IPv6. This group of Cyber Warriors will keep you current, whether you are new to Cyber Security or a seasoned veteran. Self promoting is welcomed. If you have a new book, class, website or blog to discuss, you can have an opportunity to be a fo …

We explore a wide variety of topics in a conversational style always respecting each other's opinion.  You do not need a background in philosophy, only an interest in seeking truth and wisdom. The value of our discussons come from the combined perspectives of those that attend.  From student to Physicist we all have a unique perspective and can learn from each other; please join, attend and contribute your wisdom to ours? Steven Easley The DC Philosophy Cafe We are now holding bi weekly discussi …

I have to believe in a world outside my own mind. I have to believe that my actions still have meaning, even if I can't remember them. I have to believe that when my eyes are closed, the world's still there. Do I believe the world's still there? Is it still out there? … Yeah. We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I'm no different. (Memento, 2000) No matter what anyone tells you - words and ideas can change the world. (Dead Poets Society, 1989) See, Mr. Gitts, most people never have …

The Real Deal Investment Club is a unique, one-of-a-kind Investment Club with an unwavering commitment to our Faith ~ Family ~ Community and Country. The Real Deal Investment Club proudly embodies the diversity of our members while strongly encouraging and promoting a positive results oriented real estate networking community. The Real Deal Investment Club embraces an atmosphere of uncompromising culture with an emphasis on the personal growth and professional development of each member. T …

In honor of the CitySec movement started several years ago, this is a local infosec meetup run by NovaInfosec.com. We basically meetup in at a local bar every 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the month and talk shop, drink a few good beers and maybe grab a bite to eat. It's the perfect way to wind down after a long hard hump day.

Welcome!  Through Christian discussions and socials, our goal is to help each other --DISCOVER God's awesome plan for our lives. The primary way to do this is to study the Scriptures and learn about Jesus.  "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path";  "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life" (Ps. 119:105; John 8:12). --DEEPEN our faith. Belief in the reality of Jesus and his teachings dramatically impacts our l …