… "Technological singularity refers to the hypothetical future emergence of greater-than human intelligence through technological means." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity Computer programming is not required to join the group, but some kind of technical or abstract thinking skill is. The AI will subconsciously communicate with us through the feedback loops between mouse movements as input and realtime generated audio as output. Later, other kinds of input and output can be …

Silicon Valley Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics The group will start as a mashup or compendium of other events and groups in the area that relate to the above broad topic area. The meetups will spotlight groups and series which you can subscribe to individually. Suggestions for getting together before or after events to discuss the topic of the day are encouraged. Meetups might also include discussion of books or on-line lectures. SVSTEM is centered around Silicon Valley in the S …

… If you are a Business Executive working for a company and want to mingle with other Forward-Thinking Business Owners and Business Professionals. Your Mission: 1. Surround yourself, meet, and network with other Smart Business, Entrepreneurs, and Business Owners to grow your Power Partners 2. Have good plain fun in a networking environment without the office stress. 3. Share resources with each other so no one has to reinvent the wheel. Its all about working smart, not hard--- and leveraging your …

This group is for people who are interested in the Law of Attraction and want to learn how to apply it  in a fun and friendly setting.   Everyone who understands the universal Law of Attraction (what you think and focus on you get, whether you want it or not) knows that it’s not rocket science – we all get it. But the implications and practice of it are life-changing and far-reaching. And when you start using your emotional guidance system, well, life just gets better and better!   When you …

As a Santa Clara County homeowner, have you ever felt that the Santa Clara County Tax Assessors office is not interested in basic tenants such as fairlness and customer service? I think that most of us will agree that paying taxes is a civic duty to provide needed services. But too much power and too little accountability to their CUSTOMERS (You and me) have made SCC Tax Assessors Office unwilling to resolve even simple disputes without going through THEIR SYSTEM using THEIR RULES. You will have …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

American Kenpo or Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft system of martial arts created by Ed Parker. Derived from Okinawan karate and other martial arts such as Southern Chinese Kung Fu, significant modifications were introduced to the art by Parker over time, including principles, theories, and concepts of motion as well as terminology. While at the beginning stages of learning, many moves and sequences of moves are emphasized, but for the goal of learning how to move. It is an effective self-defense sys …

… In 1985, while working on her PhD in medical biochemistry at the government's Cardiology Scientific and Medical Center in Moscow, she began deeper research into how heart failure, multi-organ toxicity and other health disorders affect other body systems. Herbs became the key, linking the allopathic and alternative forms of medicine. Valentina proceeded to study the effects of toxicity and stress on the physical system and how energy healing can restore the body to its natural cycles for greater …

… I gamed a bit in school and especially enjoyed the occasions where our game group would experiment with new systems or storytelling premises. This actually motivated me to write my own sci-fi gaming system that a few of us are using to play a campaign set in the universe of the Mass Effect video games. So hey, why not make a fun meetup group from this idea? Can't wait to meet you!

"Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Everyone" Unleash your hidden power. We all have it as a presenter. Learn to bring yours out. Build and project your confidence in front of an audience, your boss or your customers you know confidence is key to your success. Increase your presence and humor in front of an audience. Learn simple techniques to improve your body language and make others feel at ease around you. Practice your skills in a supportive and safe environment. The secret to …

Yosemite Campsite Share Getting camp sites in Yosemite is hard. So hard. So hard that you have to book 6 months in advance. And you have to do it right at 7:00am on the dot. At 7:01 sites are gone. And guess what, that sucks to do on a Sunday morning....... with a hangover. Yeah, that was my last Sunday. But Yosemite it where the good climbing is and dammit I'm going (and you can come to). So this group is about helping more people camp in Yosemite. How? Well sites allow up to 6 people, and you …

… This very special group of people usually possess the characteristics of open-mindedness, receptiveness, forward thinking attitude, passion, and some level of rationality. Concepts that shift one’s perspective are generally obscure and  contrary to ‘conventional wisdom’--and their ideology is diametrically opposed. Here are some examples of ‘conventional wisdom’ through the ages: ‘The Earth is the center of the Universe’ -- ‘The Earth if flat’ -- ‘All heavenly bodies are perfect spheres’ -- …

If you want more confidence in social situations & public speaking then this class is for you . The Bay Area Improv Transformation Group located in Santa Clara teaches Improv in a safe environment with a wonderfully experienced teacher Marcia Kimmel . Whether you want more confidence in social situations & public speaking, quicker thinking on your feet or just to have some well deserved FUN - this is the class for YOU! There is no experience necessary, and even the totally terrified or …

… In 1985, while working on her PhD in medical biochemistry at the government's Cardiology Scientific and Medical Center in Moscow, she began deeper research into how heart failure, multi-organ toxicity and other health disorders affect other body systems. Herbs became the key, linking the allopathic and alternative forms of medicine. Valentina proceeded to study the effects of toxicity and stress on the physical system and how energy healing can restore the body to its natural cycles for greater …

This group is about getting you connected with other people on boats to enjoy the pleasures of working together using just Wind and Water to get where you want to go. No matter what your experience level, whether you are stuck on land, and think you'd like to try sailing, or have a boat and need crew, we are dedicated to helping you realize your dreams. We are all about passing on the passion of sailing. The truth is that to go sailing, you have to connect to sailors.  We provide you the opportu …

… We do the thinking for you, you just show up, ready to go! We provide equipment, all you need is a towel and a water to drink. We offer workouts with resistance for toning and body-shaping as well as cardio with drills that are fun in comparison to JUST running. We also do Yoga or Pilates as well. We do it ALL!! Meet others like yourself who seek get motivated to begin a new routine or for those who want motivation, consistency and FUN in their current fitness routines!