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**Debait - a modern public square that promotes respectful disagreement.** **We offer a much needed alternative to social media "debating". We are anti-clickbate and shouting. Just thoughtful discussions about issues shaping society.** We run two in-person sessions and one online session every week Please note that the sessions are held at different studios: * In-person **morning sessions** are held on **Tuesdays at 90 Hanbury Street, London, between 7am-8.30am** * In-person **evening sessions** are held on **Tuesdays at 259 Goswell Road, London, between 6pm-8pm** * Online sessions are held on **Wednesdays between 7pm-9pm** All our sessions are limited to a **maximum of 20 attendees** which guarantees that everyone will get ample opportunities to engage. **All our sessions are free for first timers. However, please note that you still need to book via the website (www.debait.co.uk) to secure your place on any given session. Use code FIRSTDEBAIT to claim your free spot.**

**It's been a while! -** Kickstarting this Meetup Group for 2026 Been anyway cool in 2025? What do you have planned for 2026? Let's meet up on 30th December, Double-Eve of the New Year, for a couple of post-Xmas drinks and a catch-up, or a welcome if you've joined recently. No particular agenda or structure, just a few (maybe more than a few) people who exercise their passports frequently & are looking for some new ideas, or some good stories. It's in that awkward week when nobody knows what day it is, but the 30th should be (mostly) OK for travel to London Bridge area. Hope to see you there - and feel free to drop questions or comments in the messages.

**Debait - a modern public square that promotes respectful disagreement.** **We offer a much needed alternative to social media "debating". We are anti-clickbate and shouting. Just thoughtful discussions about issues shaping society.** We run two in-person sessions and one online session every week Please note that the sessions are held at different studios: * In-person **morning sessions** are held on **Tuesdays at 90 Hanbury Street, London, between 7am-8.30am** * In-person **evening sessions** are held on **Tuesdays at 259 Goswell Road, London, between 6pm-8pm** * Online sessions are held on **Wednesdays between 7pm-9pm** All our sessions are limited to a **maximum of 20 attendees** which guarantees that everyone will get ample opportunities to engage. **All our sessions are free for first timers. However, please note that you still need to book via the website (www.debait.co.uk) to secure your place on any given session. Use code FIRSTDEBAIT to claim your free spot.**

**ZOOM link:** [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9277888008?pwd=WTNLZUdRanE2VE1qb05WazhicGxGZz09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9277888008?pwd=WTNLZUdRanE2VE1qb05WazhicGxGZz09) The trading world can feel like a **jungle of overwhelming information** — endless charts, confusing strategies, and conflicting advice everywhere you look. This workshop is designed to **cut through the noise** and give you the **clarity and structure** you need to finally move forward. In this powerful live online session, you’ll discover **how to use cutting-edge AI tools to trade smarter, faster, and with more confidence** — even if you’re starting from zero. No more years of trial and error. No more guessing. We’ll show you the **exact shortcuts top traders use** to analyze markets, spot high-probability setups, and make data-driven decisions — all with the help of AI. ### 🔥 **What You’ll Learn** * 🧠 How AI can simplify technical analysis and give you a trader’s edge * 🌿 How to find **clarity in the trading jungle** and avoid information overload * ⚡ Step-by-step: How beginners can go from theory to practice in a few hours, not months * 🛠 The best AI trading tools for Forex, Crypto & Stocks — and how to use them effectively * 📈 Live demonstrations of real market analysis so you can see the power of AI in action * 🧭 A clear roadmap to becoming a confident trader — without wasting time on outdated methods ### 🌍 **Why Join Live** * Ask your questions directly and get real-time answers * Watch live analysis during peak trading hours * Connect with like-minded people who are serious about mastering trading Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to sharpen your edge, this workshop will give you the **clarity, tools, and strategy to trade with confidence** — in a fraction of the usual time. 👉 **Reserve your free spot now** and take the first step toward becoming the trader you’ve always wanted to be. **DISCLAIMER:** Traderfriends is not a broker and does not give financial advice. The information shared in events, presentations, videos, courses, live sessions are purely educational. All trading involves the risk of losing part or all of the money invested. Past results do not guarantee future results.

This week we'll look at the first chapter of [Science and Human Values](https://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/students/envs_5110/bronowski_1956.pdf), by Jacob Bronowski. In this work Bronowski contends that science is not merely a technical method, but instead is grounded in the same philosophical principles which characterise an open society. These values include honesty, freedom, and tolerance of uncertainty and, he argues, abandoning them leads to intellectual and moral disaster. Please read the chapter before attending.

Are you tired of the usual expensive and boring New Year's Eve parties? Join us for a unique adventure to start 2026! 🎆 I'm **Francesco**, a biologist and explorer. I have organized a **7-day trip to Romania** (Dec 30 - Jan 6) that combines an authentic Urban NYE with a wild Road Trip into the heart of Transylvania. **🗺️ THE PLAN** **PART 1: The Urban Warm-up (Dec 30 - Jan 1)** 📍 **Timișoara:** We will explore the "Little Vienna" of Romania. * No tourist traps: we’ll hunt for **hidden Jazz Clubs**, drink fresh unpasteurized beer at the factory, and explore the communist history. * **NYE Night:** We celebrate in the main square with the locals and fireworks, then move to a cool pub to welcome the new year. **PART 2: Into the Wild Road Trip (Jan 1 - Jan 5)** We pick up our car and head to the mountains! 🚗 * 🦬 **Wildlife:** We’ll track **European Bisons** in the snow at the Hațeg Reserve. * 🏰 **Gothic Vibes:** Visit **Corvin Castle** (one of the spookiest and most beautiful castles in Europe). * ❄️ **Snow & Trekking:** Base in **Sibiu** (Medieval city) + a day of accessible winter hiking in **Păltiniș**. * 🧊 **The Ice Hotel:** Driving the legendary **Transfăgărășan Road** up to the frozen Bâlea Waterfall to see the famous Hotel of Ice. **👀 WHO IS THIS FOR?** I'm looking for 2-3 chill, open-minded travel buddies (20-40s). If you prefer nature, good conversations, and a snowy adventure over a chaotic disco, you are the perfect fit! **💰 COSTS & LOGISTICS** I have already arranged the logistics (Car Rental + Itinerary). * **Style:** Low-cost but smart (Hostels/Guesthouses). * **Budget:** We share the costs (Fuel/Food) and there is a fixed fee that covers the **Car Rental and Accommodation** for the whole week. **📅 DATES:** Dec 30th to Jan 6th. **📍 MEETING POINT:** Timișoara. **👉 HOW TO JOIN:** This is a small group (max 4 people in the car). **Send me a direct message here on Meetup or contact me on IG: pangolin_travel.**

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/38060 **Game Description:** Please be aware that our sessions are also on our own mobile app. Therefore, the number of participants you currently see may not reflect the total number of participants. Elevate your volleyball skills at our Women's only adult coaching sessions! Led by expert coaches, our sessions cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced players. Develop your technique, agility, and teamwork through drills and gameplay. Join our vibrant community and unleash your full potential on the court. Let's play, learn, and excel together. **Rules** By booking this session, you acknowledge and agree to comply with our terms and conditions, privacy policies, and cancellation policy, which can be found below. Terms & Conditions at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy

Online video chat (video optional!) just to hang out and get to know people. It's moderated for safety but otherwise laid back, bring beverage of your choice! Talk or lurk, up to you. Meetings will be first Thursday of every month, please do bring ideas of what sort of in person meetings you'd be interested in. This month's theme is what does 'neurodissidence' mean to you?

**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/39807 **Game Description:** hello all!! brand new booking in London Bridge! I offer you 1 court, so you will get 1h of volleyball games non-stop! 🕺💃 • 2 teams! 6 players x team MAX! • Possible rotation variation (Social) (5–1) (4–2) • Games up to 25, real match situation! • Sign in at the desk on arrival • Changing rooms and water stations are available on site • Enjoy the game 😁🙌 Rules ⭐ Round-robin format: each team plays the others in short matches. Match format: • First to 15 points (win by 2). • Or 12-minute matches if short on time. Rotation: • Players must rotate clockwise after winning a serve back. • Everyone gets equal playtime—teams rotate after each match. Scoring system: • Rally scoring (a point is scored on every rally). • Serve from behind the back line. Conduct: • No aggressive play or shouting at others. • Respect your teammates and opponents—this is a friendly game! Net & boundary rules: • Don’t touch the net during play. • Ball is in if it lands on the line. • One hit per player; max 3 touches per team before returning the ball. Substitutions (if less than 18 players show up): • Players can sub in between points or games to keep things fair.

**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/37570 **Game Description:** Come and join our WOMEN'S ONLY badminton session in Canning Town 🔥 3 courts, social session, so now matter your ability you are welcomed to join 🙏 There will be spare rackets but please bring your own racket if you do have one. Plastic shuttles will be provided. **Rules** Games To 21 Points

**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/37627 **Game Description:** DISCOUNTED Come and join our badminton session in Canning Town 🔥 3 courts, social session, so now matter your ability you are welcomed to join 🙏 There will be spare rackets but please bring your own racket if you do have one. Plastic shuttles will be provided. Join our Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LpmcFSm50noFAI93WEtyX4 **Rules** Games to 21 points

**Start the new year with a Braver Angels gathering focused on speaking openly and listening deeply.** **In small, structured groups, each person will have five minutes to share a political or social issue that matters to them and why- no debate, no interruption, just genuine curiosity.** **Participants will practice curiosity, reflecting back values and emotions they hear, asking thoughtful questions, and- only with permission- offering their perspective.** **It’s a simple and powerful way to connect with one another and begin the year with a respectful and courageous conversation.** **Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026** **Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm** **Place: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Southeast Branch, 3980 Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio** **All are welcome- bring a friend!** For additional information contact: Lee Evans at [LEvans@BraverAngels.org](mailto:LEvans@BraverAngels.org)

Let's have lunch at Uptown Westerville's newest restaurant. Ampersand is owned by the same couple who owns Asterisk. They are known for ramen, rice bowls, teriyaki and small plates.

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/

Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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