With new databases springing up faster than new food carts this meetup aims to cut through the hype and disseminate knowledge from people who have been using, scaling, and getting-paged-by databases and other systems in production environments. Meetups will be a presentation on someone's experience with a database or related technology in production preceded by 1 or 2 people giving 5 minute lightning talks on technologies they've just begun using and are excited about. Hopefully a few months a …

… We share our thoughts and experiences with the application of Customer Development, Lean Thinking, Lean/Agile Software Development, Open Source Software, and Cloud Computing as it applies to startups and new products. Inspired by: San Francisco, CA Lean Startup Circle: http://www.meetup.com/Lean-Startup-Ci... Eric Ries: http://www.startuplessonslearned.com/...... Steve Blank: http://steveblank.com/ Venture Hacks: http://venturehacks.com/ Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pdxleanstartu …

Social changemakers and technological forerunners come together at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and reinforce the online NetSquared (http://www.netsquared.org) community. Check out http://www.pdxtech4good.org for the Portland Changemakers!

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… Waking Down is an open source that you can plug into as you choose and freely personalize to suit your needs. At the same time it can be a strong container that holds and supports all the pieces of your own unique path as you move forward. Whether you come to recharge your spiritual batteries, take a rest, work your edge or explore this for the first time, you are welcome. There is a penetrating transformative kind of magic that happens in the transmission and process of Waking Down in Mutuality …

The Portland Google Technology User Group is for those of us who encompasses our lives with everything google, or if you just have a gmail and like technlogy in some way. We don't dicriminate, all geeks acceted!

… THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP: This group is intended as a source for conversations and action around this mission... an opportunity to discuss the existing barriers, and what it will take to shift them; the current resources in people and groups already active in this area, and what's missing; to share WHY you would like to see this mission fulfilled, or WHY NOT. Don't get too serious on me… this can be FUN too! The reality has been that our meet-ups have largely been educational opportunities - …

… But, because I am just as comfortable in emerging spiritualities and other traditions as I am in the Christian tradition I didn't want it to be limited to a Christian reflection on the movies, but a deeper reflection on spiritual values, whatever their source and origin. Presently the group meets on the third Thursday of the month in the evening. We enjoy the movie together and then retreat to a pub, wine bar, or eating establishment for refreshments and conversation. Most often we frequent the …

… Some of our members are active in the local Open Mike scene, and some are excellent resources when it comes to sources of other types of jam sessions. Here's looking forward to some great music!

This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …

Welcome to a powerful support for thriving in Communion with Source Awareness.  We meet in these immeasurably potent hours in the Infinite's Grace that ensures the evolution of our individual and collective consciousness, under the guidance of an awakened mystic, Elle Collier Re.  As we are supported to move beyond the boundaries of ego into the unlimited Self, we develop strength of character, fearless enthusiasm, and peaceful resolve to live authentically and interactively in the Design Inte …

… Some of them include (excerted from Qigong Training Manual by Jeff Primack): - Improves the motion of blood, warms the blood and enhances whole body circulation - Stimulates appetite, sexual function, assimilation of nutrients and digestion/ elimination - Accelerates metabolism, weight loss, decreases need for sleep - Bolsters the immune system by reducing cortisol, a known inhibitor of cytokine production - Develops dexterity, reflexes, and prevents Osteoporosis in clinical studies - …

… It is important that money become a source of light on the planet and that people like you who are contributing light and good be able to attract abundance. Section 1: Creating Money–You will learn how to think about abundance, to discover what you want, and to know that you are the source of your abundance. You will learn processes to magnetize what you want to you as you build a magnetic coil, set your intention, and work with your soul and higher self to attract only the highest and best to y …

… Everyone is encouraged to share Economic and currency information openly however no one is required to. If you have a product or service you are selling then this will be disclosed before making a sales type presentation or recommendation. Denigrating another person or person's ideology or tactic is not allowed. If you have complaints then deliver them with proposed solutions. Do a due diligence analysis before you trade a system live. Asses the risks and rewards for your specific situation. …