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Chér.e.s Group Elements, (Oui, *comme dans un groupe mathématique* 🧮🙂) Retrouvons-nous pour assister à cette conférence assez fascinante (et informative !) sur **« SMILE : Révéler l'invisible - explorer la magnétosphère terrestre en rayons X »** par Dimitra Koutroumpa (LATMOS-OVSQ) 🌌 🌌 🔄 ***Cet événement remplace une session précédemment annoncée pour le 7 intitulée "Sonder la nature de l'énergie noire avec le projet DESI", qui a été reporté au 5 mai (les inscriptions ouvrent le 8 avril)*** **Voici la description :** 🌞 La météorologie de l'espace étudie l'environnement spatial terrestre, notamment les interactions entre le Soleil et notre planète. Au cour de ce système, la magnétosphère - un bouclier magnétique naturel - nous protège des particules chargées émises par le Soleil - le vent solaire - généralement maintenues à distance par une frontière appelée magnétopause. 🛰️ Cependant, sous certaines conditions, les champs magnétiques du Soleil et de la Terre peuvent s'interconnecter, créant des brèches dans la magnétopause. Ces ouvertures permettent alors aux particules solaires énergétiques de pénétrer dans notre environnement spatial. L'intensité et la fréquence de ces phénomènes de reconnexion magnétique varient en fonction de l'activité solaire. Pendant les pics d'activité, les éruptions solaires et les éjections de masse coronale (CME) peuvent provoquer des perturbations majeures, comme des orages géomagnétiques, des aurores polaires, mais aussi des dysfonctionnements de satellites, des coupures radio, voire des pannes électriques. 🔭 Pour mieux comprendre et anticiper ces phénomènes, la mission SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer), prévue pour un lancement en avril 2026, utilisera une technologie innovante d'imagerie en rayons X. Son objectif : observer globalement la magnétosphère et son évolution face aux variations du vent solaire, afin d'améliorer notre compréhension de la météo de l'espace et de ses impacts sur notre quotidien. 📝 **Voici le lien d'inscription et plus :** https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/ https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html ▶️ et la seance **sera en direct** et replay sur son son chaine YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis **Même si le site indique que c’est complet, vous pouvez souvent encore trouver une place en arrivant un peu en avance.** 🍀 La conférence est prévue pour commencer à 19h30. 📍 **Accés :** https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html 🍺 Ça dure normalement 60 - 90 mins. Ensuite, pour ceux qui souhaitent prolonger la soirée, on pourrait prendre un verre ou / et aller dans ce resto fast food assez bon près d'Alésia : Brasao Alesia- Restaurant poulet braisé Paris 14ème au 47 Av. du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6 À très bientot ! 🌌 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% **Dear Group Elements,** (Yes — *like elements of a mathematical group* 🧮🙂) Let's attend this fascinating (and informative!) talk on **“SMILE: Revealing the Invisible — Exploring Earth's Magnetosphere in X-rays”** by Dimitra Koutroumpa (LATMOS-OVSQ) 🌌🌌 🔄 ***This event replaces a previously announced session scheduled for the 7th April, titled ‘Exploring the nature of dark energy with the DESI project’, which has been postponed to 5 May (registration opens on 8 April)*** **Description:** 🌞 Space weather studies Earth's space environment, particularly the interactions between the Sun and our planet. At the heart of this system, the magnetosphere — a natural magnetic shield — protects us from charged particles emitted by the Sun (the solar wind), which are generally kept at bay by a boundary called the magnetopause. 🛰️ However, under certain conditions, the Sun's and Earth's magnetic fields can interconnect, creating gaps in the magnetopause. These openings allow energetic solar particles to penetrate our space environment. The intensity and frequency of these magnetic reconnection events vary with solar activity. During activity peaks, solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can trigger major disruptions such as geomagnetic storms, polar auroras, but also satellite malfunctions, radio blackouts, and even power outages. 🔭 To better understand and anticipate these phenomena, the SMILE mission (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer), planned for launch in April 2026, will use innovative X-ray imaging technology. Its goal: to globally observe the magnetosphere and its evolution in response to solar wind variations, in order to improve our understanding of space weather and its impacts on daily life. 📝 **Here’s the registration link** (please do it promptly) and more! https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/ https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html **Even if the registration appears full when you follow the link, it’s usually still possible to get seats if you arrive early** 🍀 The talk is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ▶️ And the session will also be available **live and replay** on IAP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis 📍 **Acces**: https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html 🍺It usually lasts 60–90 minutes. Afterwards for those who'd like to continue the evening, we could grab a drink and/or go to this pretty good fast-food restaurant near Alésia: Brasao Alésia – Grilled Chicken Restaurant, Paris 14th, 47 Avenue du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6 See you very soon! 🌌

Come have fun while improving your French with one of a kind teacher Christian Coffinet! You'll enjoy how much teaching/value you'll get for just 10 euros. I have many, many years of experience as a French/English teacher, interpreter and translator. If your English is decent to great to fluent, then I am the perfect person to help you bridge the gap to French. Plus, though a native Parisian, I have been back and forth between France and the US for a long time. For those who are beginners or who really want to dramatically improve, I offer private and semi-private lessons, too, in person here, in Paris, or on Skype or Messenger, anywhere in the world. If there is/are one or two of you, l'll do 1 hour. If three, l'll do 1 hour 1/2. If four or more, l'll do 2 hours. Please, bring pen and paper and €10. You can reach me at 0678061753. Looking forward to meeting you! Christian

Centre Zenith is starting it's new French classes with native FLE trained and english speaking teachers. For beginners. If anyone of you wants to learn further on this, please visit www.centreZenith.com

**French version** Hey, Bienvenu pour cette première réunion bis! On se donne rendez-vous près de Chatelet ( au 43 rue Saint-Merri )! Etre neurodivergent c'est pas toujours évident dans un monde neurotypique. Donc je propose qu'on se retrouve pour en parler autour d'un café! On commencera par une table ronde afin d'en savoir un peu plus sur tout le monde. Ne te sens pas obligé de parler beaucoup si tu es timide ;) Si tu as un sujet dont tu aimerais parler plus, quelque chose qui te gêne dans ton quotidien, n'hésite pas à le dire pour qu'on l'aborde après. On profitera aussi de cette réunion pour parler du groupe et des attentes de chacun. Hâte de vous voir lors de ce (second) premier café :) Jacques

Vous avez des **objectifs, des projets, des résolutions…** mais la motivation fluctue parfois et la discipline n’est pas toujours au rendez-vous ? Ou alors vous êtes très motivé mais vous lancez trop d'actions au risque de vous disperser ? Je vous propose de commencer la journée **avec un moment court et stimulant**, en petit groupe, pour retrouver du recul, de l’élan et avancer concrètement. ### Au programme 🎲 **Petit jeu d’ouverture** Pour créer du lien et favoriser un climat d’échange simple et authentique 🧭 **Point rapide sur les engagements de chacun** Objectifs personnels ou professionnels, résolutions, défis du moment 💬 **Un enjeu concret par participant** Chacun présente une situation qui demande **motivation, discipline ou persévérance** 🔑 **Clés motivationnelles et pistes de solutions** Apports issus de la psychologie de la motivation et intelligence collective 📌 **Engagements pour la semaine** *(facultatif)* Formuler une intention ou une action concrète à partager lors de la prochaine séance *** ### Mes qualifications 🎓 **Mastère en pédagogie pour adultes** (2004) Spécialisation : **psychologie de la motivation** (notamment les théories de l’autodétermination) 🎓 **Master en management des ressources humaines** (2010) Spécialisation : **Le retour sur investissement dans la formation** (impact de la motivation sur la performance et l’apprentissage) 📜 **Conseillère en bilan de compétences (RNCP)** 💼 **Plus de 20 ans d’expérience** Création de dispositifs de formation motivants et **accompagnement de projets professionnels et entrepreneuriaux** *** ✨ **Objectif de ces sessions :** Repartir avec **plus de clarté, du recul et un prochain pas concret à accomplir.** Promo de lancement : Les premiers inscrits viennent gratuitement (valable pour les premières séances, jusqu'au 25 juin inclus)

When was the **last time** you went roller skating? **For most people**… middle school. Let’s bring it back. Music. Lights. Good vibes. **No experience needed**. Most people who attend come alone, and **many haven’t skated in years** — that’s what makes it fun. Expect laughs, **a few wobbly legs at first**, and a surprisingly great workout. This isn’t just skating—this is a group. Most people come alone and leave with people to skate with.” 📍 **Skate Zone 71**⏰ **Meet:** 8:20 PM (Arrive before 8:35) 💰 **Cost at the door** $13 admission $6 skate rental (or bring your own Free) Bring cash — I can often get our group a **$2 discount**. Possible drinks after depending on interest. **Spot Guarantee** RSVP on Meetup is free, however this is a ticketed event. A small contribution helps keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. Include your Meetup name + event name in the note. Please send **$2 to guarantee your spot**. Venmo (preferred) or PayPal @WiseUnlimitedLLC Actual links listed below in the comments Include your Meetup name + event name in the note. **Stop scrolling. Start doing stuff.**

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Semi in honor of March being International Women's Month Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709) Location: SOW Plated Menu: [https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/](https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/) Book summary: In 2006 Julia Lerner is living in Moscow, a recent university graduate in computer science, when she's recruited by Russia's largest intelligence agency. By 2018 she's in Silicon Valley as COO of Tangerine, one of America's most famous technology companies. In between her executive management (make offers to promising startups, crush them and copy their features if they refuse); self promotion (check out her latest op-ed in the WSJ, on Work/Life Balance 2.0); and work in gender equality (transfer the most annoying females from her team), she funnels intelligence back to the motherland. But now Russia's asking for more, and Julia's getting nervous. Alice Lu is a first generation Chinese American whose parents are delighted she's working at Tangerine (such a successful company!). Too bad she's slogging away in the lower echelons, recently dumped, and now sharing her expensive two-bedroom apartment with her cousin Cheri, a perennial "founder's girlfriend". One afternoon, while performing a server check, Alice discovers some unusual activity, and now she's burdened with two powerful but distressing suspicions: Tangerine's privacy settings aren't as rigorous as the company claims they are, and the person abusing this loophole might be Julia Lerner herself. The closer Alice gets to Julia, the more Julia questions her own loyalties. Russia may have placed her in the Valley, but she's the one who built her career; isn't she entitled to protect the lifestyle she's earned?

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon