Blogging Groups New York

Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* This is a great time of the year to meet new people and make new friends! Come expand your social circle at this fun and friendly event! Prior to the event, we will provide you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. \*\*\*\*\*1 item minimum purchase (drinks, non alcoholic is ok, and/or food) FAQs: **How many will attend?** This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. We will have a good number of members attending. **Can I come alone?** Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! **Is this age-specific?** 20s, 30s, 40s. We usually get a good mix of ages. **Do I need to get ticket in advance?** Yes. Prepay only event. $19-$25 depending upon available spaces/how early you purchase ticket

NYC Blockchain Networking Event - Monthly 3rd Thurs. - Blockchain Cryptocurrency

The EVERY 3RD THURSDAY Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Networking Event of New York City. Web: nycblockchainnetwork.com WHY THIS GROUP? Regular monthly meetings help to support relationship building, really getting to know people, and creating a lasting network effect in our community. Connections turn into relationships, ideas into innovations, and collaborations into transformative impact. This isn’t a one-time conference or event. Come as you are and experience passionate people, purposeful introductions, and unexpected opportunities. We hold regular 3rd Thursday monthly Blockchain networking events in New York City to support idea generation and connections. These events help to foster a strong ecosystem for blockchain innovation in New York City. **Time: RSVP HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND** * Event is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. * Name Tags will be provided to everyone who attends. * Name tags will also indicate your interest areas. * The dress code is Business Casual. **Location:** Locations can change from month to month so check the event details for the event. This event will be held in Midtown East: **Yara – Lounge** 319 East 53rd St, New York, NY 10022 Lower level lounge Located in Midtown East, 2nd and 53rd St, one block from the (Lexington Av/53 St) Metro station. **Support The Space:** Since the venue is letting us use the space for the event, please support them by ordering beverages or food. **Ways to Connect:** **Twitter:** https://twitter.com/NYCBlockchainN1 **Website:** https://nycblockchainnetwork.com Facebook https://facebook.com/NYCblockchainNetwork Meetup Group -https://meetup.com/nyc-blockchain-network-monthly-3rd-thursday-meetup/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/groups/12553172/

50s & Over Central Park Social Walk

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079) (\*Limited 5 save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. Based on previous walks, we'll have around 20.) Our Winter Walks offer invigorating, scenic, and a healthy outdoor activity, at one of our most popular NY locations - Central Park! Plus, it's a great and different way to meet others and make new friends of the same age! You will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. We will casually walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch through Central Park. You will also have the option to hang out afterwards where you can exchange contact info with others. Reminder, this is a a "social" walk and gender ratios may not be even. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We limit the # of attendees to a max of 20 so everyone has enough time to get to know each other. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$20 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. P.S. We also do this Central Park Walk fo 20s-40s - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862)

Logic and Conversation by Paul Grice

*Logic and Conversation* is Paul Grice’s landmark essay on how communication works beyond the literal meaning of words. Grice argues that successful conversation depends on an unspoken spirit of cooperation, guided by conversational principles that allow us to infer what speakers really mean. His influential theory of conversational implicature transformed philosophy of language, linguistics, and cognitive science, showing that much of everyday communication relies not on what is explicitly said, but on what is implied. **Join us to discuss this classic essay!** **Required Reading** Whole essay (about 18 pages) \*short page count, but very dense\* free pdf download [here](https://annas-archive.pk/slow_download/013f90b106e98edf2144774da5a016f7/0/0). Click the first slow downloads option. (If you don't want pdf, just search the format you would like. Mobi for kindle or epub for other devices) **Rules for Our Group** **1\. Be Courteous** Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not. **2\. Be Concise** Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in. **3\. Do the Reading** If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and *listen* to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion. Finally, **Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event.** * inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events * inaccurate RSVPs prevent waitlisted individuals from attending \*Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events. For more info and FAQ on the group click here. Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you! -Zach

Annual Friendsgiving Party

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friendsgiving-party-tickets-2003581382851?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friendsgiving-party-tickets-2003581382851?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) (We are partnering with many other Meetup groups so the RSVP's shown here are only a small portion of the members attending. We already have a good # registered.) In town for Thanksgiving weekend? Then come meet, mix and mingle with members from multiple groups at our annual Friendsgiving party! It's a great way to connect and one of the friendliest and most social events you'll experience! We'll have different games and activities designed for you to meet dozens of people. The atmosphere is casual & relaxed so you can interact with others without being distracted by the usual bar scene. What to expect: * **We will have several activities that you can participate in where you will be randomly put on teams of 3-6 people. You will be with a different group of people each time for maximum socializing** * **For each activity there will be different people on each team** * **The activities are designed to create dialogue and be fun and simple** * **When you are not participating you will have a chance to socialize with your current team members or reconnect with people that were on past teams** * **Private space reserved on the mezzanine for our group** * **Food and drink menu available** * **Music played at conversational levels** FAQs: Can I come alone? Yes about 90% of those attending will be coming solo. But you can also invite friends to join you. Everyone must have a ticket to enter. Is this age/specific? All welcome 21 and over. We usually get a good mix of ages. Is there a dress code? No specific dress code. We just suggest "neat casual". How many will be attending? This is a multi-Meetup group event. This page only shows a small portion of the actual attendees. **Find more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit (week 6)

Join us for weekly discussions of G. W. F. Hegel's 1807 dialectical quest through consciousness and subjectivity to reason and absolute knowledge, *The Phenomenology of Spirit*. **Required reading for this meeting: Freedom of Self Consciousness: B. Stoicism, Skepticism, and The Unhappy Consciousness (Pages 119-146) : A.V. Miller edition** I plan to use the A.V. Miller edition though you can use a different edition. A digital pdf can be found here: [https://cominsitu.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/georg-w.-f.-hegel-phenomenology-of-spirit-a.-v.-miller-translation.pdf](https://cominsitu.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/georg-w.-f.-hegel-phenomenology-of-spirit-a.-v.-miller-translation.pdf) The Phenomenology is a difficult text and I highly recommend to read along side Hegel (though not required) the accessible secondary lit, “The Logic of Desire” by Peter Kavage. It can be found here: [https://a.co/d/02jcheHr](https://a.co/d/02jcheHr) We'll be meeting at the 180 Maiden Lane Public Atrium on the ground floor of the building downtown.

In Person Speed FRIENDING NYC- expand your social circle

Prepay is required at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) \*RSVPS on here do not count as admission. All tickets prepaid at link above. Ignore any references that says you can rsvp and pay the organizer directly. 1 item minimum purchase required. THIS IS **NOT** A DATING EVENT! If you are looking to expand your social circle, get some fresh air and make new friends/activity partners, then this Meetup is for you! HOW IT WORKS: 1. Prior to the event, we will email you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. 2. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. 3. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. FAQs: How many will attend? This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. Don't go by the RSVPs you see in this group alone. We will have a good number of members attending. Can I come alone? Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! Is this age-specific? This particular event is NOT age specific and open to all. RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event. Must get ticket in advance to attend. $19.95-$25 depending upon how early you purchase ticket. Ignore any references that say you can pay the organizer directly. Prepay is required at \*RSVPS on here do not count as admission. All tickets prepaid at link above.

Central Park Bird Walk - Bluebirds!

Central Park Bird Walk - Paid event $20/person Beginners Welcome! We will be looking for eastern bluebirds that migrate through our area at this time of year. They will be eating berries, brightly colored, orange and red, and it will truly be a fall experience. We will also be looking for Hawks, Eagles, and owls. And other fall migrants. Pay by Venmo @ Deb-Becker-8 PayPal editconsul@aol.com Or in person with cash.

The Postgres Mistakes that we all still make

Abstract: Let's take a look at all of the things we do in Postgres (even after 30 years) that cause repeat trouble. What workloads do we run that cause excessive bloat and how can we avoid it? When connection storms take over the database, how do we protect against them? How does idle in transaction keep you from getting work done, and how can you move past it? We'll take a look at the common lost battles and build a plan so that you can avoid these traps before you hit them. **Speaker/ Speakers Bio:** Scott Mead is a Senior Staff Engineer at Databricks, where he works on managed PostgreSQL at scale. He has 22+ years of experience with PostgreSQL as a user, DBA, developer, and contributor, and throughout his career, his focus has stayed on production performance — the systems, patterns, and pitfalls that show up when Postgres runs at scale in the real world.

Little Island Sunset Singles Stroll (AKA Date Walk) 20s, 30s, 40s

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-island-summer-sunset-singles-date-walk-tickets-1131160935809](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-island-summer-sunset-singles-date-walk-tickets-1131160935809) (First 5 women can save $5 by using discount code - 5. *Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. Our events are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* Scenic Singles event to meet, mix and mingle with others for a "Date Walk" at one of New York City’s hottest attractions – Little Island! Located at Pier 55 on Manhattan’s Hudson River Park, Little Island is a floating park full of greenery, open spaces, viewpoints, and more. Our "Sunset Singles Strolls" are an extremely popular way to meet others in a safe, outdoor setting. Enjoy a fun way to meet others while getting fresh air and exercise. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. During the walk, you will randomly be paired with other singles in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. We'll make several stops along the park so that people can take pictures and admire the beautiful views. We'll circle the island a couple of times and then afterwards, we'll continue the walk along the Hudson River. Once the walk is over, you're welcome to hang out and exchange contact info with others. Experience all the components of the "island", nestled among flowers, trees and shrubs, along with dazzling views of other portions of Hudson River Park, New York City and the Hudson River. The landscape is diverse, with green lawns, small slopes, and winding walkways. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We are limiting the # of attendees so that everyone has enough time to meet and spend time with everyone. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **Ages?** 20s, 30s. We usually get a good mix and balance genders as much as possible. **How much?** $19-$25 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. For more fun events follow: [[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)]([https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Social/events/284320740/](https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Social/events/284320740/))

November at Poets House

Book Club

**THE BOOK YOU SHOULD HAVE FINISHED READING BY THIS MONTH IS Edgar Allan Poe’s The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket**. **LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION!** **PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ADVERTISED ON MULTIPLE PAGES, THERE WILL BE MORE PEOPLE THERE.** Hello everyone, Ready to rediscover the joy of reading or diversify your bookshelf? Look no further! We gather once a month on Zoom to explore a wide array of genres, exchange perspectives, and foster connections through our shared love of literature. The idea is to read one book a month (up to 400 pages). There will be the opportunity to discuss how you have found the book at our monthly online event. All book lovers are welcome to join us on this enriching journey. You need to login into a Zoom account to join the event. To join the event, please click here: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83080762071?pwd=cWZjNEhzTlVJcmdQclpyT1dMYWtkZz09](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83080762071?pwd=cWZjNEhzTlVJcmdQclpyT1dMYWtkZz09) Meeting ID: 830 8076 2071 Passcode:909864