What? We love drums!  What kinds? *    Aburukuwa   *    Acha drum   *    Agogô   *    Anvil   *    Apito   *    Ashiko   *    Atabaque   *    Balafon   *    Bass drum   *    Batá drum   *    Bedug   *    Bell Chime   *    Bell Tree   *    Bendir   *    Bodhrán with cipín (tipper)   *    Bombo   *    Bonang   *    Bongo   *    Bougarabou   *    Cabasa   *    Cabasa/Afuche   *    cachimbo (smallest drum, highest pitch)   *    Caisa   *    Caixa   *    caja (largest drum, lowest pitch)   *    Caj …

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA ®) is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. The primary goal of ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information resources.

The Scholarship Club is a community of parents and students who meet each month to learn how to win local and national scholarships. Meetings of the Scholarship Club are free to students in grades 8 though College. In 2007 we noticed that there was not a lot of information about how to find scholarships and how to apply for them. We found a lot of college planning information, but not a lot of college funding advice designed for parents and students planning to start school soon. We formed this …

This group intends to offer support to new-intermediate Ruby and Ruby on Rails aspirants interested in learning and sharing what they learn with others. The group is also seeking to create a support network for teachers (and non-teachers) that want to draw connections of programming concepts to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

The San Gabriel Valley .NET Developers Group is an organization of software architects, developers and Microsoft .NET framework enthusiasts who want to learn, share, innovate, network and develop. The salient purposes of this organization are stated below: Microsoft.NET framework is a major advancement in the available software development platforms. Our main goal is to educate the group membership to fully utilize the potential of .NET framework and use its powerful features to build better sof …

We are a group of local Real Estate Investors. The purpose of this group is to meet new people, make new friends, network with each other and show everyone how the knowledge of Financial Literacy and Real Estate Investing can help change their lives in the real world. Cashflow 101 is an educational board game that was created by the author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Robert Kiyosaki. The game simulates real life financial strategies and situations. It's called “Monopoly on Steroids!” You will learn …

This group is a newly formed hub for the emerging field of evolutionary spirituality, in particular a new spiritual teaching called Evolutionary Enlightenment, recently synthesized into a book of the same name written by spiritual teacher Andrew Cohen. Our most basic goal is to host regular gatherings and events that convey the essential ideas of this new spiritual perspective. Towards this, the core of our meetup will focus on discussions using excerpts or chapters from the book as starting poi …

We are dedicated to helping our members and the purpose of our group is to help with fOREX Education and Trading. If you live far away and cannot attend our meetings, you can still get substantial  benefits, information, help and support via e-mail, snail-mail or personal contacts.  This is one of the unique features of our group.  So, feel free to join and enjoy substantially the same benefits. PRIVACY:  ALL information about members is strictly confidential.  We do not disclose it to any one.  …

This group is an extension of the popular and successful New York City meetup for education entrepreneurs and people who love them. The group was started to create a global education media and start-up incubator environment to facilitate innovative ideas that will change the way people learn around the world. Members of this meetup are eligible to become global bloggers: please email doug.crets@gmail.com for more information. This group is for those of us who are using their backgrounds as edu …

We are a group of educators, hackers, artists, and others interested in building the Young Makers movement in LA. Whether you call them Fab Labs, SmartLabs, or Makerspaces... whatever permutation they take, let's join forces and get more going here in SoCal.

This is a working group that is laser focused on opening a Kid Friendly Makerspace in Los Angeles (hopefully the first of many). The space will be age-agnostic (meaning all ages welcome). Click here to read some of my thoughts on the space. Join our working group wiki and our Google Group where we discuss events, classes, locations, budget, partnerships, equipment, etc. We are looking for passionate members that want to support a community of makers in Los Angeles. Your skills may range from acc …

We'd like to work through some of the seminal texts in computer science that normally collect dust on the bookshelf (AIMA, PAIP, SICP, TAOCP, &c.) We've finished up Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs; and are currently working through Russell and Norvig's Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.

The Creative Juice Bar is a place where you get together with other people searching for a creative outlet, to perfect a new skill, or to just join in some fun, community learning. Classes and workshops will be divided into 4 primary categories: Special Skills, Crafts, Weird Science/Tech, Green Living, and Chop Suey. Some classes may be practical such as "Beginner Survival Skills" and others may be for pure entertainment such as "Learn to Swear in 20 Languages." All classes are community driven, …

Computing Fundamentals for non-techies. Learn the basics of using a computer while having lunch. Anyone who needs to use a PC and wants to brush up on fundamentals should attend. We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year. Our classes are fun and hands-on and last 1 to 1.5 hours. Certificates of Completion are provided for each class taken.

Computer Security Warriors is a group that is dedicated to educating our community in computer safety.  The advent of the Internet and our new found ability to tap the entire world for practically any information has also brought with it profound invisible risk.  The potential of exposing our most personal information is only a few keyboard and mouse clicks away. The enemy is truly at the gate, or actually lurking behind every firewall/router connected to the Internet waiting for an opportunity …

I have a couple of extra computers and some networking stuff. I am going to study for A+ then Net+, Security+ and ccna/ccnp. We will be using a variety of learning tools. Video's to ebooks and live demo's to flash cards to whatever you can bring. I invite anyone who wants to get certified to join me and add some accountability. If you already have some of these certifications and would like to help out some noobs that's good too. Member's need to be serious about getting certified.

It's time for a Revolution in Education! Our educational system is broken, and reforms are just bandaids that don't fix the underlying problem. Join us if: You are a parent who wants more for your kids You are an educator frustrated with the current system and know it could be better You are a student who feels trapped in a system of education that does not take you into account You want to make a change If you want to be a part of the revolution and discuss ways we can make a real change in t …

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Los Angeles chapter of LOPSA (League of Professional System Administrators) exists to: - Provide a social forum for Sys Admins via the monthly UUASC-LA meeting (http://uuasc.org/la/) consisting of a technical presentation and dinner. To contribute speakers to UUASC-LA. - Provide a social forum for professional Sys Admins via the occasional LOPSA-LA meeting consisting of a technical presentation and dinner. - Help educate the community in the practice of system administration through support of L …

Have you ever wanted to import an item from China, but thought it was too difficult?  Thought you had to go to China before you could start to import?  Well you may be surprised to find that it is a lot easier than you think, and you can use technology such as webcams and Skype to do business like you were there. I am currently importing items for my retail store from China every month, and I want to meet with others who are also importing goods.  I own a Tattoo Supply store and import 90% of th …

Feeling inspired?Create it. Got Spare Parts? Build it. Have an idea? Launch it Find out what is new and exciting in the tech world. See product demos from industry leaders and hear their stories. The tech is out there, so utilize it and find your team to create the next innovation. Join us and connect the different tech communities into an immersive experience. diy          web                         H MAKErs - TECHnology - Mobile APPlication E N If you are interested in gadgets, gamificatio …

The USC Digital Media meetup invites USC faculty and students to discuss the next generation of digital media, and USC’s strategy for building leadership at the intersection of technology, content, policy and business. Our kick-off symposium covered these topics through a highly interactive, and digital media enabled, format: Look Inside, Look Outside, Digital Tensions, and Moving Forward. Meetup members will engage in a dialogue on how to ensure that USC achieves leadership as a center for digi …

A branch of the edX Global Community for people who live near Los Angeles, CA, USA! Meetup with other people taking edX courses, have study groups at local coffee shops and libraries, and celebrate your successes!

The Advertising Society is a private organization serving the advertising community with the necessary tools and resources to educate and empower industry talent. We fulfill our mission by providing a professional platform for our members to connect face to face, collaborate and share life experiences. Engage with diverse talent in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, Online, Mobile, Digital Media, Tech, Developers, Startups, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Film and Entertainment. Why Att …

About TZM: Founded in 2008, The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams, Annual Events, Media and Charity Work. The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "huma …

Healthy regional economies are where new ideas, businesses and jobs are created. Many regions across the country have leveraged their unique strengths and assets to specialize in a particular industry area. They've learned that collaboration and planning between key stakeholders – such as research organizations, businesses, and workforce, education and economic development groups – can lead to better growth outcomes for everyone. These types of specialized collaborations are called regional clus …

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 35 cities and 15 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a …

Our mission: To restore confidence to the middle class investor by leveraging technology and innovation!  Our Goal is to help you Protect, Control, and Grow your own money.  Bring your ideas and strategies to discuss how best to improve your trading and be introduced to the first and only fully automated Stock Trading Technology now available to the general public.