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 25 Aug 2005 @ 22:07
What's a Meetup Group?
A Meetup Group shares a cause or interest and meets regularly face-to-face. There are literally thousands of local Meetup Groups for thousands of interests.
portuguese speakers…
Political supporters…
Poker players…
Pekingese lovers…
Pregnant women…
Over one million people all over the world have joined local Meetup Groups. In the last two years, Meetup Groups have brought communities together, shaken up politics, given people a voice…and had a lot of fun. United we Meetup!
Meetup Groups usually get together at least once a month. These real-world, face-to-face gatherings are called 'Meetups.'
Meetups are usually informal, and are open to anyone who's curious—bring friends if you like. Most Meetups happen at public places like restaurants, cafés, or public parks, though sometimes they take place in private homes or offices.
In most cases, the Organizer will welcome members, and will often have a printed sign to help you find the Meetup Group. Generally, people take a few minutes to introduce themselves.
Some Meetups are based around activities—like knitting, foreign language practice, or getting dogs out to play. Others focus on organizing for a cause, whether getting a political candidate elected or planning the March for Women's Lives. At other Meetups, people swap information and stories—about a shared health condition, say, or life as a stay-at-home Mom.How to find a Meetup Group
It's easy to find a Meetup Group:
Search for the topic that interests you—say, Spanish Language, Elvis, or Environment. Or browse more than 4,000 suggestions.
Enter your ZIP, postcode, or city. There are Meetup Groups in more than 40 countries!
We'll show you a list of the nearest Meetup Groups. Click on a group name to learn more about the Organizer, the members, and their upcoming Meetup events.
Once you've found a local Meetup Group that interests you, it's easy to get involved. Just click 'Sign up now' on the group's "Welcome" screen.
You'll start to get email updates on upcoming Meetup events. You can also ask the Organizer a question before you go to a Meetup.
Don't be shy about signing up just to see what the group is like—it's not a big commitment, and you can unsubscribe at any time
Meet up More >
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 17 Aug 2005 @ 15:32
Each month, Feedster brings you a list of 500 of the most interesting and important blogs. Enjoy browsing to see what people are reading, to find feeds that will bring topics of interest to you on a regular basis, and to discover new voices in the Blogosphere.
Feedster Top 500
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25 May 2005 @ 07:47
Under Bush's No Child Left Behind Act, if you attend a public high school, your school system is required to turn over YOUR private information to the U.S. military unless you... OPT OUT!
Print this form and have your parents sign - Turn This form into your school administrator.
UNDERGROUND ACTION ALLIANCE STUDENT OPT OUT FORM
regarding the
RELEASE OF NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
School ______________________ Date ________________
Student Name_______________________ Date of Birth _________
As a student you have the right to request that your private information is not released to military recruiters and others. Complete this Opt-Out form and give it to your Principal or School Administrator.
____ I request that this student’s name, address, and telephone number not be released to Armed Forces and Military Recruiters, or Military Schools.
Signature of parent or guardian ______________________________
or
____ I am 18 years old and request my own name, address, telephone number and school records not be released to the Armed Forces, Military Recruiters, or Military Schools.
Signature of student______________________________
Date:______________
Federal public law 107-110, section 9528 of the ESEA, "No Child Left Behind Act" requires school districts to release student names, addresses, and phone numbers to military recruiters upon their request. Students are then called at home by recruiters and pressured to join the military. The law also requires the school district to notify you of your right to Opt-Out from this by requesting that the district not release your information to military recruiters. The completion and return of this form serves as your request to withhold your private information.
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