The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …
Do you want to write "me too" fiction or do you think you can do better? Do you want to be one of the ten percent that succeed? Would a group that provides external expectation help you motivate? This is intended to be a focused group of science fiction and fantasy writers who want to help each other with ongoing projects. We usually hold bi-weekly meetings on weekends or weeknights depending on what members want. This would be a creative group that helps you flex your writing muscles, by using …
Alien invasions or space operas? Philip K. Dick or Ursula K. LeGuin? Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek? How do you like your science fiction? Attend meetings of the Philadelphia Sci Fi Meetup Group to converse about all things science fiction.
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For Delaware Valley fans of Star Trek, the greatest science-fiction franchise ever! Whether you are a committed Trekker/Trekkie or just a fan, this group is for you if you love Star Trek and its optimistic view of the future!
The Ben Franklin Thinking Society is a social club that brings together a variety of people for stimulating conversation. In this relaxing setting you will meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics including; current events, politics, science, religion, literature and art. All people are welcome to participate allowing for intelligent individuals in our city to interact, meet and learn from others like themselves. Wisdom is the base of any significant change, a …
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Write for fun and friendship. Talk about big ideas, and talk about characters like they're real people. Build awe-inspiring universes and/or craft implausibly hot scenarios. Wrestle with how to get your thoughts, feelings, and fantasies on paper. This meetup is for dreamers, planners, and writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, erotica, fan fiction, tv series and movie scripts, speculative fiction in general, literary fiction, and combinations thereof. The plan is to mostly just ha …
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The Henry George School of Social Science was founded to acquaint the public with concepts presented in the writings of the great American political economist, Henry George, author of the classic, Progress and Poverty. Henry George reconciled the great paradox facing all civilizations: In spite of all our progress, why are there fewer jobs than there are workers? How is it that so many who are willing and able to work, unable to find gainful employment? At the end of his investigations, Henry Ge …
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We are a group of fantasy and science fiction writers who meet to encourage each other's writing and discuss our craft and other geeky things. Come write with us!
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happierPhilly was formed to facilitate exploration of positive psychology — the science of happiness. After more than a decade of rigorous scientific research, we know that happiness can be measured and we know that happiness can be taught. Increasing your happiness is possible through tools developed in the science of positive psychology. The club is free to join and open to everyone with an interest in positive psychology, wellness, health, happiness, flourishing, positivity, therapy …
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN! YOU CAN VISIT US ANY DAY WE MEET OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ENROLL IN OUR ONGOING INTRODUCTORY CLASSES THAT ARE USUALLY HELD ONCE A WEEK. WE ALSO MEET FOR SOCIAL EVENTS AND ANYONE IS MORE THEN WELCOME TO JOIN US JUST FOR SUCH GATHERINGS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE FOR VISITING OR LEARNING WITH US. WE STRONGLY SUPPORT THE FACT THAT SPIRITUALITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND THERE IS NO PRICE ATTACHED TO IT. NO MATTER HOW OR HOW OFTEN YOU DECIDE TO JOIN US, WE …
… Bernie Siegle, MD, states in his book "Love, Medicine, and Miracles" there are no real 'incurable diseases' because someone somewhere has always cured themselves of each 'incurable disease' in ways that medical science cannot explain. Doctors end up calling these situations 'miracles' so that these types of healings are left out of traditional medical research and medical dialogue. You are much greater than you may now realize and you have the ability to heal yourself! Documentaries that can b …
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Ayurveda means "the science of life." It is the oldest healing science in existence, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Holistic Health Counselor Maya Bhagat brings the nutritional philosophies to life with simple, practical yet intuitive spicing techniques that can be used as kitchen therapy. Learn to make sumptuous and tasty meals that possess powerful healing abilities. Expand your range of wholesome nourishing vegetarian cuisine. You will familiarize yourself with …
… http://www.aopa.org/letsgoflying/ "Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could you ask of life? Aviation combined all the elements I loved. There was science in each curve of an airfoil, in each angle between strut and wire, in the gap of a spark plug or the color of the exhaust flame. There was freedom in the unlimited horizon, on the open fields where one landed. A pilot was surrounded by beauty of earth and sky. He brushed treetops with the birds, leapt valleys and rivers, explo …
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As late as the 1970's, Philadelphia was a center for Radionics study. Radionics is the practical application of science and technology to psychic ability for the purposes of amplification, control and enhancement. Today almost no one here knows what Radioncs is. Learn about Radionics, what it is, what it is not and how you can use it!
This is not a religion or radical group. We respect all religions and are teaching science/technology,
not religion! You will learn how to use Radionics …
We are a community of Practical Spirituality in Philadelphia. Anchored on a foundation of Spirit, Self & Service, open to all and dedicated to empowering each participant. Experience more fully Love, Joy and fellowship by living and learning Universal Principles. We believe that there is One Creative Power in the Universe that creates everything - including each of us. And that we each use this same Creative Power to create our life.
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If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerhouse of consciousness, we need to let go of our tensions. Osho Active Meditations have been scientifically designe …
This is a meditation class and practice group. A by weekly meetup to learn the art and science of meditation and prosperity. I started this group because group meditation is a powerful way to clear negativity and manifest prosperity. I am looking for people who want to learn some practical ways to focus your thoughts and use meditation to move forward on your spiritual path. If you are willing to consider that health, wealth and prosperity are possible for everyone and all you need to do is f …
… Our Round Table discussions are about the human mind, consciousness, new quantum sciences, sacred geometry, UFO's and extraterrestrials. We'll talk about 2012 - The Time of the Returning, the end of many great cycles and the beginning of the Dimensional Shift of new awareness. We will talk about pyramids, antediluvian structures and monuments engraved with powerful and meaningful messages from our Ancestors on virtually every continent. We'll discuss out-of body experiences and near death experi …
We are studying the book of the same name by Esther and Jerry Hicks - "Money and the Law of Attraction: Learning to attract Health, wealth and Happiness." Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideology of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires.
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The Philadelphia Talend Meetup Group is dedicated to learning and exchanging Talend best practices expanding the use of Talend's open source ETL tools.
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