Ever combined the Web, Second Life, World of Warcraft, Google Earth, Nintendo, Xbox Kinect, Facebook, Moore's Law and the unfolding human experience into a single thought (which, perhaps, you then Twittered over your iPhone)? Working on an art or web or game or virtual world project? Have an avatar? Are an avatar? Think video games can save the world or that the world is already a video game? (Or think that's the worst thing you've ever heard?) Does Snow Crash ring any bells even if you're way t …

DC³: Everything about Data Center and Cloud technologies, from architecture and design, to efficiency, virtualization management, energy control, green tech and more. Collaborate with CIOs, managers, users and visionaries to network, improve and stay on the cutting edge.

What is CloudStack? Apache CloudStack (Incubating) is open source software designed to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines, as a highly available, highly scalable, hypervisor agnostic Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing platform. CloudStack is used by a number of service providers to offer public cloud services, and by many companies to provide an on-premise (private) cloud offerings. Apache CloudStack is an effort undergoing incubation at The Apache Software Foun …

Share your passions in photography with professional photographers Jerry Avenaim and Rolando Gomez and friends with this group dedicated to each of its members. This group is part of the http://www.PhotoMeetUps.com (PMU) co-op, or group of groups which is a social networking community dedicated to spreading the gospel of photography virtually and in person. Our goal is to help photographers become better with the photography they passionately enjoy. From beginners to advanced, PMU will strive …

This group is for interior designers, students and those wishing they didn't work in a corporate job and want to learn the art of interior design. You do not have to be located in NYC to join. We will have virtual events too. Our mission is to link interior design and technology. We aim to provide insight, education and an understanding of technology to advance your career or interior design business. We will have weekly networking events, monthly morning workshops & speaker evenings. Interior D …

This group is for those interested in the emerging field of Cloud Technologies, Enterprise 2.0, Enterprise 3.0 and related fields. These include cloud-enabled databases like Couchbase Single Server CouchDB, virtualization clouds and many enterprise SaaS and PaaS services. Support for this group provided by GoChat: GroupChat, IM, VideoChat & FileSharing between visitors on your website http://www.GoChat.us FAQ: What is Enterprise 2.0? It officially means embracing Web 2.0 tools and technologies …

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the site …

Welcome to the virtual home of NYSG! Our group consists of urban snow hounds that live/work in NYC and do everything humanly possible to get to the mountain and shred all winter long. This site is for all things snowboarding, including monthly get togethers, shopping nights, planning snowboarding trips to local mountains in NY/VT and last but not least- meeting fellow New York City snowboarders! Winter is here, so pray for snow and let's go shred!!

NY Bitcoin Startups is dedicated to bringing together Bitcoin entrepreneurs in New York City. Our meetups with focus on demos, discussions, networking and collaboration.

The future of content on the web – content that gets discovered, creates value, and builds audiences – is not cheap text cranked out by content farms. It's high quality, editorial and entertainment created by experienced journalists and passionate bloggers. The future is a social media world, where humans are the arbiters of quality, and search algorithms reward sharing and human readability. The Internet means publishers should no longer be confined to the limits of in-office staff, nor should …

##### I M P O R T A N T ##### It is strongly recommended that you complete ALL of the profile questions, and of course, include your LinkedIn and/or FaceBook and/or Twitter profile page address. Anyone that does not complete ALL of the profile questions, particularly if you don't list links to your social media networking sites, is doing themselves a grave disservice. If you are a serious business person, or you are actively looking for a job, you need to let people know who you are and what you …

Solos, Freelancers and Frustrated Firm Lawyers - Let's Unite and Succeed in this Economy! This group is dedicated to solos, freelancers, temps and frustrated lawyers working at firms. Non lawyers welcome who have a valuable resource to contribute. Have you just lost your job at a firm and want to find clients of your own? Do you work for a firm, but are tired of making only a FRACTION of your billable rate? Do you desire more freedom and flexibility over your schedule and the types of cas …

This group is for all Administrative Assistants in the NYC area. We'll hold periodic happy hours, tours, dinner's etc. it will give us a chance to meet other extraordinaire's in the industry and exchange ideas, vent, and support each other! If you have suggestions for topics or events let me know :)

This meetup is for anyone interested in (working on) wearable computing technologies. From google glass to the memoto camera, we're big believers that wearable is the next evolution of mobile, and we'd love to bring together people working on products, devices and software in this space.

Global Network for Progress Artists, Journalists,Technologist and Progressive people for constructive change Global Network for Progress: Artists, Journalists, and Progressive people for constructive change THE VISION of the Global Network for Progress is to inspire artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers to create and submit social commentary works for publication. We encourage artists and social activists to collaborate to expand their reach and effectiveness. We believe that the syner …

A support group open to anyone who wishes to recover their — and their family's — health using the most powerful body and mind healing protocol there is. What is GAPS? The GAPS Diet is based on the work of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She discovered the SCD Diet (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and took it a step further by describing the gut-brain connection in the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Her patients coined the term GAP Syndrome or simply GAPS. The diet became known as the GAPS Diet. G …

A network of NYC CTOs, CIOs, VPs of Engineering & EAs. This is a chance to expand your network by participating in regular roundtable discussions and compare notes on a broad range of topics including new trends & technology, best practices, tools, software, hardware, vendors, virtualization, integration, disaster recovery, mobile, cloud computing, etc.

The NYC Lair ( http://www.vibesociety.com) is a community of men that help each other learn how to have more... more women in their lives, more dating, more fun, more choice and more quality. While we've long left behind the blind acceptance of other male communities following in the footsteps of tactics outlined in Neil Strauss's New York Times bestselling book "The Game", NYC Lair now uses an expanded approach that covers anything from before you meet her to the bedroom, to the relationship a …

Scala is a programming language with an advanced type system that compiles into bytecode for widely used virtual machines. We host technical meetups on intermediate and advanced topics in the language, as well as workshops for Scala Types of any skill level. Many of our past meetups appear on our vimeo channel.

The Hiking Committee of the NY-North Jersey Chapter of AMC has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors on foot. For beginners or experts. In the city or far from the bustle. What sets us apart? • Trained leaders means trips are organized AND fun • Easy access on public transportation to tons of our hikes • Hikes are open to anyone (as long as you meet fitness and equipment requirements) This MeetUp group is sponsored by the NY-North Jersey Chapter of the Appalachian Mountai …

WELCOME TO AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY OF MEN THAT DATE HOT WOMEN. YOU WILL BE INVITED TO BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS TO HELP YOU CONTINUE YOUR EVOLUTION IN THE DATING ARTS AND SCIENCES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS TO PROVIDE MEN WITH TRAINED WINGMEN AND A DEEP EDUCATION 1. MEETING 2. CONVERSING 3. SEDUCING 4. COURTING THE MODERN WOMEN WITHOUT FEAR OR SELF-DOUBT. YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR DATING SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THIS COMMUNITY IS FOR: 1. SINGLE MEN 2. DIVORCED MEN 3. REC …

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts on twitter  http://twitter.com/#!/greensatur …

The Real Estate industry is hotter than ever, and there are unlimited opportunities to make cash from foreclosures, short sales, auctions, flips, REO’s, rehabs, multi-family dwellings, and so much more! Real Estate has always been one of the best industries to work in to create limitless wealth and long-term prosperity. Join us and learn how!Given the current, unique real estate climate, there’s no better time than right now to dive in, and start benefiting from the infinite opportunities in rea …

OpenStack is a collection of open source technology products delivering a scalable, secure, standards-based cloud computing software solution.  It is used by corporations, service providers, VARS, SMBs, researchers, and global data centers looking to deploy large-scale cloud deployments for private or public clouds leveraging the support and resulting technology of a global open source community. Join us in discussions from users perspectives on OpenStack and cloud computing in general.  Once a …

Are you: - Passionate about stereoscopy? - A stereoscopic 3D professional? - Interested in 3D and want to find out more? - Or, have you never experienced stereo vision? Join the new 3D Club of NY and enjoy the magical world of stereoscopic 3D! We are a group of passionate Stereoscopers, organized for the purpose of promoting the art, practice, enjoyment and science of 3D imaging. This will be accomplished through open monthly meetings (with 3D projections and programs), events, workshops, …

Join hundreds of Office Managers, Administrative Assistants, Executive Assistants, Office Professionals and Secretaries changing their office operations for the better! Share tips with fellow heroes! Discover great sidekick tools and services that will help you save your team! Leap over buildings in a single bound! We promise we won't reveal your secret identity (or how you manage to do it all.)

Filmmaking became accessible for virtually everyone. Shooting on film is beautiful and as a Director/Writer I love it but I've seen remarkable Motion Pictures shot on cell phones and full frame digital cameras. There are many ways to make it in the Film Industry: Write a screenplay - hand it to an agent; make a short - send it to a festival; go to film school - make commercials/music videos; the key is MEET PEOPLE, WORK HARD TOGETHER, BE TENACIOUS and make films - don't talk about making them an …

Join us! The first Windows 8 app event will be announced soon.  The New York Windows 8 App Development Group is modeled after the success of the Boston Windows 8 App development group.  (www.windows8boston.com) This NY Win 8 group is Focused on Windows 8 app development and everything and everyone you need to know about Windows 8 style apps. Take advantage of the need for Windows 8 app developers, designers, user experience experts and solution architects. Take your existing skills and create Wi …