… Disaster preparedness is Risk Management for your life. A few simple tools, plans, and skills can save your life. This group will cover 25 different types of emergency and disaster events as a new form of self-development. The first meetup will be a Q & A teleconference based on the questions you ask upon joining. All other meetups are fee based clinics and workshops. Don’t wait for the newspaper, radio, or T.V. to tell you how to prepare; they won’t until a disaster is at your front door. Join …

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501c3 not-for-profit worldwide charitable organization focused on improving the security of application software. Our mission is to make application security visible, so that people and organizations can make informed decisions about true application security risks. Everyone is free to participate in OWASP and all of our materials are available under a free and open software license.

… We even risk looking bad, which usually means taking risks; and taking risks usually means stepping outside our comfort zones; taking a hard look at ourselves; thinking critically and addressing what deosn't work. Dads gain the benefit of the diverse perspectives and experiences of other dads, as well as their simple attentive listening; they also get the gratification of helping out other dads. Note: these groups are not group therapy; or counseling per se.  The ultimate focus is always on our …

… Involvement in rock climbing carries a significant risk of personal injury or death. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!

The purpose of this group is to create a community for building relationships and creating Win/Win deals through Successful Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances. Smart entrepreneurs and business owners know that Joint Ventures are the fastest and most effective way to radically increase sales and profits often with virtually no money and no risk, as long as its done correctly.The advantages of Joint Ventures are speed, access, sharing of resources and the leveraging of underutilized resources …

… There came a time where the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom! -Anais Nin

Maintaining relationships with former colleagues of Marsh Risk Technology and CS STARS. Who should join? Membership is open to all former colleagues of Marsh Risk Technology or CS STARS.

2010 marks more major milestones for China:   China is poised to surpass Japan as the world’s second largest economy after the U.S.; China has become the largest auto market in the world; China now ranks No. 2 behind the U.S. in number of billionaires. However, risks and challenges lie ahead. After managing to sustain a high growth rate with low inflation for over a decade, China is witnessing a rapid rise of consumer prices in recent months, raising questions of when the RMB …

… Your Privacy and Personal Safety: Read more Very Important Information   You clearly understand the risks associated with the use of the Internet. Therefore, ipso facto of deciding to join ANY Web-based entity, you indicate that you fully agree to cope with the risks of financial and property losses or the danger of physical harm resulting from your unilateral decision to voluntarily expose your privacy to everyone. Click over the link to read more! http://www.meetup.com/We-Enjoy-English/messag …

… IMPORTANT:The risk of loss in online trading futures, options, cash currencies and other leveraged transaction products can be substantial. Therefore only “risk capital” should be used. Futures, options, cash currencies and other leveraged transaction products are not suitable investments for everyone. The valuation of futures, options, cash currencies and other leveraged transaction products may fluctuate and as a result clients may lose more than the amount originally invested and may also hav …

… Our seasoned traders will teach you essential trading lessons, including: • Market history • Forex terminology • Trading opportunities and risks • Using analysis to estimate where the market will move • How to place trades on a non-risk practice account Join us at 120 Wall Street, 16th Floor at 12:30pm. Reservations required. Call today: 1 (888) 856-8339. In addition to the Power Hour courses, Wall Street Academy also offers evening and weekend seminars, and one-on-one consultations. Ca …

Study groups and subject based workshops, for candidates studying for any FRM exam level. All events are free of charge.

Meet with other quantitative finance professionals in your local area that are in or interested in Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance (Quant Devs, Quant Analysts, Traders, Risk Managers and others interested) Discuss the field and develop professional network while making new friends. Discuss financial models and attend industry events. Meet locally and online. Use this forum to discuss the field in general, careers, schools and technical/theoretical problems. Please see the Messag …

… Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies intended to reduce the negative consequences of high risk behaviors such as overdrinking or drug use. Harm reduction is a nonjudgmental approach that attempts to meet people "where they are at" with their drinking or drug use. This pragmatic approach is supportive of anyone who wishes to minimize the harm of a high risk behavior such as drinking or drug use. The HAMS handbook is available from Amazon: How to Change Your Drinking: a Harm Reduction G …

So, lowered blood pressure, less joint pressure, a decreased risk of stroke and an opportunity to keep excess weight at bay not enough to get you walking? How about a better night’s sleep, decreased stress, a better memory and less depression? While walking boasts a number of physical benefits, it also can give the brain mental boosts as well. Some examples of the emotional benefits of exercise: Walking slows mental decline Walking lowers Alzheimer’s risk Walking improves sleep Walking ligh …

… Sign In: We require that all Hikers sign a waiver (called the Acknowledgment of Participant Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability) at the start of each event. You can read the waiver on the “About” page. Legal: By joining this group or attending a meeting, you agree that you participate in our events at your own risk and agree that the organizers are not responsible for anything unfortunate that may happen during the meetings.