SCONC is a working group founded in April 2007 to bring together local science communication professionals. We provide fellowship and networking among folks who bring science to the public. We include science writers, journalists, public information officers, teachers and institutional communicators from academia, government labs, industry, museums and schools just about anyone interested in communicating science. Ours is a big-tent organization.
Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Join us for discussion on critical thinking, science, and skeptical inquiry. For more information on what skepticism is visit http://www.theskepticsguide.org/ Here's a good definition of skepticism from Steven Novella: "A skeptic is one who prefers beliefs and conclusions that are reliable and valid to ones that are comforting or convenient, and therefore rigorously and open …
Museum AfterHours is an opportunity to grab a beer, explore the Museum of Life and Science and hang out with your friends... without kids. Some of our events are themed around a topic like beer, coffee, chocolate or wine. Other events are more about exploring what we have to offer at the museum! You can always expect beer, food trucks, music, to learn something new, and a good time. We're also totally open to new ideas so let us know what you'd like to do at the Museum AfterHours!
We are a spiritual community committed to the transformation of individual lives, the creation of consciously connected community and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. We do this through the study of the Science of Mind and Spirit, New Thought/Ancient Wisdom teachings and the energy of unconditional Love. Our activities include a celebration service every Sunday @ 10:30, preceded by meditation @ 9:45 am, a mid-week service every Wednesday @ 6:45 pm. We are dedicated to creating a …
This group is designed to connect women in the biotechnology/life science/medical device community to build relationships and expand our professional and social network. We seek to create a professional network in this area that allows us to share our knowledge, offer mentoring to one another, and encourage entrepreneurship
This is a group for people with a love of Science Fiction and Fantasy
The Unity Spiritual Life Center is a place for intelligent, progressive, positive-minded people to come together. We provide spiritual education to help you put truth principles to work in today's society. We have meditation, prayer and celebrations services, healing circles, classes on science and spirituality, community projects, group meals and outings. Many of our events have childcare provided and almost everything is by love offereing. Come to our next event to learn more and check ou …
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This Meetup is for all healers, empaths, psychics, and people interested in understanding how each person's soul field interacts with the physical body. It takes science of the paranormal to a new level, in a way that is simple to understand and helpful to all. Lee uses his ability to read souls to decode the soul's anatomy & physiology beyond what is explained in any medical, scientific or metaphysical texts, and in a way you can understand & relate to. Amongst many other topics, he teaches "Wh …
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We are a group of co-creative and heart centered individuals looking to expand and support a community of like minded individuals all on our own unique, individual spiritual paths. We do this through mindful meditation, unconditional love and support, bringing conscious awareness into our everyday lives. We open our community to all regardless of where you are on your path. Come and be loved and supported for who you are and where you are on your path knowing that you are in the perfect place …
The Raleigh/Durham Doctor Who Meetup Group is a diverse group of avid fans from all walks of life who love Doctor Who. We get together early in the month for a casual meeting (games, discussions, etc.). Later in the month we have a meet-and-eat viewing party where there is meeting and eating and viewing (classic and new Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane, etc.). All are welcome. The more the merrier.
This group enjoys local (and regional) trips to see wildlife in the Raleigh, Wake County area of North Carolina. We focus on birdwatching, and we enjoy teaching anyone who is new to birding. We welcome visitors to the area who want to attend our trips. We also volunteer for various events, including river cleanups, prairie management at local parks, nestbox maintenance, helping with events at various parks and museums, and "citizen science" projects (such as Christmas Bird Count and Gr …
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AID INDIA was founded in 1996 by a group of IIT and BITS alumni who quit their corporate careers to work fulltime to educate children in villages. AID INDIA has a strong outcome focus and impact evaluation orientation and evaluates the impact of all its projects. AID INDIA's Reading Campaign implemented in 8000 schools and 13000 villages in 10 districts over 3 years has demonstrated more than 20% jump in reading levels of children. AID INDIA's Science programs have been adopted widely by the …
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We are a writing critique group specifically geared toward people working on novels. We intentionally keep our membership small, to ensure that every member of the group is familiar with and invested in the work of other members. We periodically accept applications for membership. Prospective members should be committed to improving their writing craft, with the goal of publication. Although most members of the group write science fiction or fantasy, we welcome writers working in other genres. I …
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The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other's short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. For 2011 there are 5 revolving subgroups (SEE THE ABOUT PAGE FOR INFO) offered to TW: * Triangle Critique Groups (I and II)* Early Bird Critique Group* Virtual Critique Group* Screenplay/Stageplay Critique Grou …
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… Our students are between 16-18 years old, come from a variety of countries around the world and are interested in many different activities including: skiing, baseball, soccer, volleyball, hiking/camping, basketball,scouts, youth groups, art, dance, music, reading, math/science, choir, band, drawing and painting. Without host families this program would not be possible. Host families only need to provide a bed for the student and meals at home; all other expenses are the student's responsibility …
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Do you write? Want to write? Need a little help with your writing process? Then this is a group for you. In this group I will be facilitating creative writing workshops. The workshops are for all levels of writing, from the beginner to experienced. I am trained in the Amherst Writers and Artists method of facilitating workshops developed by Patricia Schneider.
We started as a group of folks with Star Trek in common, but we have since discovered we are more than Trekkies. We talk about all things Sci-Fi. We get together for many fun and friendly meetings.
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Can't get a job without experience? Can't get experience without a job? The Tech In exists to solve that catch-22. If you're a college student or a recent college grad studying software development, computer science, information systems, or anything else that makes other people ask you to fix their computer, we can help. That is, if you're in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Hopefully we'll get bigger soon. We try to have fun, help you learn a little, fill your stomachs with something other …
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… Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) Criminal Justice. Completed: 1986.
University of Texas at El Paso.
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VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars - Member. Since: 1992.
===> 1991 Gulf War, South West Asia Campaign Medal, Qualification.
NRA - National Rifle Association - Member. Since: 1969.
===>Hunters Safety Program Initiation.
AFP - Americans For Prosperity - Member. Since: 2008.
===>Attended 4 AFP "Washington DC" Conservative Demonstrations.
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