Agile Coaching

Get hands-on with Google Agent Development Kit (ADK), Google’s framework for building, evaluating, and deploying AI agents. You'll progressively learn to design advanced agents and train them to play the text-based adventure game “The Garden of the Forgotten Prompt”. Get ready to explore a mysterious world, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets! 🗓 Agenda: ▶️ 6:00 pm: Doors open with networking and snacks ▶️ 7:00 pm: Opening Keynote ▶️ 7:15 pm: Workshop (📌Laptops are required. Please charge them in advance!) Abdelfettah Sghiouar (Abdel) - Cloud Developer Advocate @ Google Cloud Daniela Petruzalek - Senior Developer Relations Engineer @ Google Cloud ▶️ 9:00 pm: Network & Drinks 🍕🍻☕ ▶️ 9:30pm: Doors close Google Cloud Credits We’re planning to offer Google Cloud credits to attendees so you can explore and experiment on GCP during the event. Activation details and instructions will be shared on-site. Agenda --- Speakers Daniela Petruzalek - Google (Senior Developer Relations Engineer @ Google Cloud) Abdel Sghiouar Hosted By Yevgen Batovskyi, Organizer Esra Kadah, Organizer Senior App Developer | Author of "Flutter Design Patterns & Best Practices" | Co-Organizer of Flutteristas, Flutter Berlin, GDG Cloud Berlin, Flutter Community AI Circle | 👩🏼‍💻 Antigua Mobile Hany Elfouly, Co-founder & CEO Mohamed Islem Ayari, Organizer --- Partner Google (https://blog.google/intl/de-de) --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-hands-on-with-agent-development-kit-adk-google-office/.

Wir – Taia und Tatjana – möchten einen Raum öffnen. Einen Raum zum Ankommen, Kennenlernen und ehrlichen Austausch. Über Achtsamkeit im Alltag. Über das echte Leben zwischen Arbeit, Familie und Gedankenkarussell. Und auch über alles andere, was dich gerade bewegt. Was gibt dir Energie? Wo verlierst du dich? Wie bleibst du bei dir? Es wird kein Vortrag. Sondern ein lebendiges Gespräch. Ein Raum auf Augenhöhe. Komm einfach, wie du bist. Taia and Tatjana would love to open a space. A space to arrive, connect and share honestly. About mindfulness in everyday life. About real life between work, family and busy thoughts. And about whatever else is present for you right now. What gives you energy? Where do you lose yourself? How do you stay connected to yourself? No lecture. Just a real conversation.

Join us for a hands-on workshop by Olena Kutsenko on Wednesday, February 25th from 5:30pm hosted by SPACE SHACK Coworking! 📍**Venue:** **SPACE SHACK Coworking** Akazienstraße 3A, 10823 Berlin, Germany 🗓 **Agenda:** * 5:30pm – 6:00pm: Welcome, Food/Drinks & Networking * 6:00pm - 8:30 pm: Workshop by Olena **📌 So that Olena has an idea of audience priorities, please fill in the [pre-workshop form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJsBjgkL2EXvPtBScXtI5yAv6N9gFg64QmMajMUiMmaPllxQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117948459316244235775) when you can (no personal info is collected)** **💡 Speaker & Workshop Details:** Olena Kutsenko, Staff Developer Advocate, Confluent **Hands-on workshop: real-time flight data streaming, anomalies, predictions, and visualizations** **Workshop Overview** In this hands-on session, we'll build a real-time analytics pipeline using flight data and modern streaming tools — step by step, and without hand-waving. We'll start by streaming data into Apache Kafka using Confluent Cloud, process it with Apache Flink, and land it in Apache Iceberg using Tableflow. From there, we'll query the data with Trino and turn it into dashboards using Superset. Everything runs in a practical setup you can reproduce later, including Docker and cloud-managed services. Along the way, we'll also look at anomaly detection and simple predictions using built-in functions, so you can see how real-time insights can be added without building custom ML pipelines or complex models. This session is all about doing, not slides. You'll see how the pieces actually fit together, what decisions matter in practice (regions, credentials, formats), and how to go from streaming data to analytics in a way that scales. If you're curious about real-time analytics, Kafka + Flink in the cloud, or how streaming, analytics, and lightweight predictive use cases come together in the same pipeline, this workshop will give you a clear, working mental model — and code you can take home. No prior experience with Kafka, Flink, or Iceberg required! Just bring your curiosity and a laptop! **Technical Prerequisites:** To make sure you can get hands on during this workshop, please make sure the following are installed on your system (**Make sure your bring your laptops!)** **1\. GitHub Account** * **Zero Install (Recommended)**: Use GitHub Codespaces or open in Dev Container - everything pre-installed! **2\. Local Setup: Install the tools below on your machine \(takes \~10 minutes\)** * [VSCode with Confluent Extension:](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bdocs.confluent.io/cloud/current/client-apps/vs-code-extension.html%5D%5D(docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/client-apps/vs-code-extension.html%5D)(%5Bhttps://docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/client-apps/vs-code-extension.html%5D(https://docs.confluent.io/cloud/current/client-apps/vs-code-extension.html))) For accessing Confluent Cloud resources. * [Confluent CLI:](http://%5Bhttps//%5Bdocs.confluent.io/confluent-cli/current/install.html%5D%5D(docs.confluent.io/confluent-cli/current/install.html%5D)(%5Bhttps://docs.confluent.io/confluent-cli/current/install.html%5D(https://docs.confluent.io/confluent-cli/current/install.html))) To interact with Kafka clusters and topics. * [Install DuckDB:](https://duckdb.org/docs/installation/) For querying Tableflow Iceberg tables. **3\. Correctly setting up your Confluent Cloud account** ##### **This step is optional, as we will go through how to set up Confluent Cloud during the event. However, if you want to get ahead, make sure you sign up, as so, to make sure you don't have to input your Credit Card:** Use the code '**CONFLUENTDEV1**' when you reach the payment methods window [after signing up for Confluent Cloud via this link.](https://www.confluent.io/confluent-cloud/tryfree/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=eventpage&utm_campaign=tm.devx_ch.cryptoworkshop) [\[More info about the workshop can be found here\](More detail about the workshop, including detailed agenda)](http://%5Bmore%20info%20about%20the%20workshop%20can%20be%20found%20here%5D(more%20detail%20about%20the%20workshop,%20including%20detailed%20agenda)/) \*\*\* DISCLAIMER We don't cater to attendees under the age of 18. If you want to host or speak at a meetup, please email [community@confluent.io](http://community@confluent.io/)

Bachata (the dance of our generation) is a social couple dance like Salsa - no choreography. The community in Berlin is active daily - you will meet a lot of open-minded people and make new friends quickly! Every Wednesday we have Bachata dance classes in Berlin - we are usually a group of around 20 people (95% beginners): 🕖 19:00 - class: Technique for Beginners+ (0-1+ years experience) • No partner needed (we switch). • You can start from zero in any of these classes! 📍 Adress: Klosterstraße 44 ([Google Maps Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VGEqaVSy9xBCoHv9)) - near S+U Alexanderplatz • Entry: Entrance A, code: 5928# - 5th floor (500), then black door. • Price: 12€ per class. ✅ Dance teacher contact: [WhatsApp-group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWKPsid0cBDAUHCWKZNL2B) / [Instagram](https://instagram.com/mahir.bachata.berlin) 🇩🇪: Bachata (der Tanz unserer Generation) ist ein sozialer Paartanz wie Salsa - keine Choreographie. Die Bachata-Szene in Berlin ist groß und täglich aktiv - du wirst schnell viele offene Leute kennenlernen und neue Freundschaften schließen! Jeden Mittwoch findet dieser Bachata Tanzkurs statt - wir sind meistens eine Gruppe von 20 Leuten (95% Anfänger): 🕖 19 Uhr - Kurs: Technik für Anfänger+ (0-1+ Jahre Erfahrung) • Kein Partner nötig (wir wechseln). • Du kannst in diesen Kursen jederzeit von null starten! 📍 Adresse: Klosterstraße 44 ([Google Maps Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VGEqaVSy9xBCoHv9)) - Nähe S+U Alexanderplatz • Zugang: Eingang A, Code: 5928# - drinnen Knopf drücken links an der Tür. 5. Etage (500). • Preis: 12€ je Kurs. ✅ Tanzlehrer Kontakt: [WhatsApp-Gruppe](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWKPsid0cBDAUHCWKZNL2B) / [Instagram](https://instagram.com/mahir.bachata.berlin) Schreib uns gerne eine Nachricht, wenn du offene Fragen hast! Wir freuen uns auf dich ❤

Let's talk Android! This month, we are at SumUp and are welcoming these amazing opportunities: **Android AI Workflows** - *Frank Tamre* I will share a practical, what i sue set of AI workflows I use in Android projects to ship faster without sacrificing code quality. This isn’t a “prompt engineering” talk; It’s a set of repeatable patterns that can integrate into Android engineering. **Crafting Idiomatic APIs with Kotlin and Compose** - *Ash Davies* In this talk, we’ll dive into the principles of idiomatic Kotlin and explore how they apply to designing Compose APIs. You’ll learn how to leverage Kotlin’s language features, from DSLs and inline functions to advanced type safety and composable conventions, to craft APIs that are a joy to use. By mastering these techniques, you can deliver APIs that not only “work” but truly feel like Kotlin. **Your Talk here** - *You* *{Insert your talk topic here}* Afterwards, we welcome you to stay and socialize (or sit in the corner listening) with or against our community. Happy Coding / Prompting / Designing / Leading / Working.

Der Sprachklub bietet einen Raum, um Russisch in entspannter und freundlicher Atmosphäre zu sprechen. Die Treffen ermöglichen nicht nur, vorhandene Kenntnisse zu festigen, sondern auch den Wortschatz durch lebendige Gespräche, spannende Themen und kulturelle Veranstaltungen zu erweitern. Hier hat jeder die Möglichkeit, neue interessante Menschen kennenzulernen, eigene Erfahrungen zu teilen, und mehr über die russische Kultur zu erfahren. Februar ist der Monat, in dem in Berlin alles rund ums Kino kreist. Passend dazu widmet sich das bevorstehende Treffen des Sprachklubs dem Thema „Kino“. Der Abend lädt dazu ein, über Lieblingsfilme und bevorzugte Filmgenres zu sprechen und gleichzeitig einen näheren Einblick in das russische Kino zu erhalten.

We are thrilled to invite you to a **session on mergers and acquisitions with leaders from Superhuman, Zendesk, and PXR**, who will chat about the real decisions, risks, and realities when millions are on the line. We'll also have a **special guest joining the conversation** — stay tuned! **✅** **Registration** **is managed exclusively via Luma** — please reserve your spot using the Luma event page: https://luma.com/yabtlxq0 **✅** ​Should you sell your startup? How do you sell? What happens after? Get the inside scoop on mergers and acquisitions from industry veterans who've been through it. This session breaks down the entire M&A journey—from building your decision framework to navigating due diligence to thriving post-integration. You'll learn what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to handle curveballs when millions are on the line. **Please RSVP to join the waitlist**. We'll email you to confirm your spot as space allows. Entry is reserved for confirmed guests. **Agenda** * ​17:30–18:00: Doors open, check-in, and refreshments * ​**We'll be welcoming guests with confirmed registrations** * ​18:00–19:00: Panel discussion and Q&A * ​19:00–19:45: Networking and wrap up **For whom it will be interesting** ​Berlin startup founders, VC/early-stage investors, general tech leaders, and anyone who dreams of startup success. **Meet the Speakers** * [Ben Barclay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barclaybenjamin/): Ben is the VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Superhuman. Ben brings 15 years of experience in strategy and corporate development with a track record of driving growth and longterm value within technology businesses. Ben was previously SVP Strategy & Corporate Development at Zendesk, where he was responsible for aligning the company around its strategy and guiding execution through M&A, strategic partnerships, and investor relations. * ​[Reetu Kainulainen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reetukainulainen/): Reetu is the VP of Product for AI Agents at Zendesk. He previously founded and led Ultimate.ai, a leading AI customer service automation platform, which Zendesk acquired in 2024. With over 14 years of experience building companies and developing cutting-edge AI-powered solutions, Reetu has established a strong track record of driving innovation in enterprise technology and successful company exits. * ​[Dr. Cornelius Karcher: ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cornelius-karcher-3a852326a/)Cornelius is a lawyer and specialist in corporate law and M&A at PXR. Cornelius brings over 13 years of experience advising on M&A transactions, shareholder disputes, venture capital financing (equity and debt), and employee stock ownership plans (VESOP/ESOP). * ​Surprise Guest: Founder & COO of a leading AI automations company.

Jeden Monat gibt es mal zur Frühstückszeit und mal am Abend ein Netzwerkevent, bei dem sich Clubmitglieder und interessierte Unternehmerinnen aus Berlin-Reinickendorf und Umgebung treffen zum Austauschen und Kooperieren. Jeden Monat gibt es ein Expertinnen-Interview oder einen Impulsvortrag. **Networking im Fuchsbezirk** ***26\. Februar 2026 \- 19:00 Uhr*** **Mit Impulsvortrag** Wie Du mit Sprache Vertrauen schafft, Widerstände löst und Kunden für Dein Business gewinnst. **Referentin:** Angela Dittrich - NLP-Trainerin Coach für Krisensituationen **Ort:** Zhou’s Fine im Ratskeller Rathaus Reinickendorf Eichborndamm 215-239, 13437 Berlin Verzehr auf Selbstzahlerbasisis Es erwartet euch ein leckeres und viel-seitiges asiatisches All-You-Can-Eat-Büffet mit Sushi und anderen Köstlich-keiten (20,90 €) oder auch à la carte. Mit jedem Gespräch wächst das Gefühl, **Teil eines unterstützenden Netzwerks** zu sein – einer Gemeinschaft von Business Ladies, die sich gegenseitig inspirieren und stärken. Ein Abend, der nicht nur den Gaumen, sondern auch den Geist nährt. 💡✨ Das Treffen moderiert: [Daniele Schütz-Diener, Club-Inhaberin](http://%5Bhttps://businessladies-only.de/ueber-uns/%5D(https://businessladies-only.de/ueber-uns/) "\[https://businessladies-only.de/ueber-uns/\](https://businessladies-only.de/ueber-uns/)") Die Teilnahme ist für Mitglieder des Business Ladies ONLY Clubs kostenlos. Die Teilnahme kostet 10 € (netto) für Nichtmitglieder. ***Verzehr auf eigene Kosten.*** Anmeldung zusätzlich und Bezahlung bitte über diesen Link: [https://businessladies-only.eventbrite.com](https://businessladies-only.eventbrite.com)

A small NEXUS gathering built around movement rather than discussion alone. This is for high-bandwidth Mavericks who spend most of their time in conceptual thought and need some physical counterweight. Why bouldering? Because it’s deliberate: short problems, full focus, and immediate feedback. You’re on the wall, solving something tangible. The mental noise drops instantly! Conversations happen naturally in between climbs. No pressure, you move at your own pace. Some exchanges stay light. Others go deep. Both are fine. This is not about athletic achievement. It’s about presence, recalibration, and being around people who don’t require you to shrink or translate yourself. Come as you are. Try some bouldering problems. Rest when needed, and engage where it makes sense. **Bring comfortable clothes and climbing shoes if you have them (rentals are available at the gym).** *Registration equals commitment. If you sign up, you show up. Read the group description first and decide consciously. For context about NEXUS, visit our* ***[website](https://thenexusformula.com)*** *and* ***[newsletter](https://news.thenexusformula.com)****.*

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

Join us for chill **indoor** beach volley! 🏐 🏐 🏐 This event is for everyone who enjoys chill games and is not a *complete* beginner (A1.5+). We play 3v3 (or 4v4) with beach rules. There are no trainers at this event. Register via [the simultaneous event](https://www.meetup.com/berlin-volley/events/) for higher-level 2v2 matches (F1+). After playing, you can join us for socials with drinks and snacks at the bar area. We often play a social deduction game, which you're also welcome to join. We play in domes that are heated up to at least 15C. It's recommended that you come 10 minutes early so you have time to change and find the fields. If it is your first time, 15 minutes might be even better. You can join whatever court you like and move between courts during the event. We self-organize, so once you finish a game, you can start a rematch, mix with another court, or take a break as you see fit. Upon arrival, join the warmup happening on one of the courts. Join our WhatsApp community via [https://volley.berlin/WhatsApp](https://volley.berlin/WhatsApp) ([QR code](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/f/d/5/highres_532249109.webp)) Follow us on Insta at [https://www.instagram.com/berlinvolleyball](https://www.instagram.com/berlinvolleyball) **Rules**: Do not join if you have an infectious disease. For everyone's safety, we do not allow kicking the ball during games with beginners. Be respectful of your fellow players. **Venue**: We play at BeachMitte. There are changing rooms, toilets, and hot water showers that cost 1 EUR. There are no lockers. There is a bar that sells drinks and snacks. **Payment**: You pay in advance via Meetup. Payment via PayPal or Urban Sports Club is not possible. **Refunds**: The venue does not provide refunds. Thus, we cannot refund you either, even if the event is canceled due to bad weather. If you know you can't make it in advance, you can try selling your spot to someone else via WhatsApp or the comment section. In the rare cases that we cancel an event due to poor attendance, everyone gets a full refund. Pictures might be taken and shared publicly, such as on Meetup or Instagram. You can opt out by letting the organizer know you do not wish to be photographed. By RSVP'ing to this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: Participation in this volleyball event is at your own risk. The organizer is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during the event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. You are aware of the inherent risks involved in beach volleyball and voluntarily assume these risks. You agree to hold the organizer harmless from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your participation, including any medical costs. Share anonymous feedback with the organizer via [https://www.admonymous.co/entropy](https://www.admonymous.co/entropy)

Join us for a casual Product Round in Neukölln — a relaxed evening for **product people** who enjoy meaningful conversations and a **user-first mindset**. 🗓 **When?** Every last Thursday of the month (Join the group to get 🔔 reminders and 📍 location updates.) 👋 **Who it’s for** • Designers (UX / UI) • PMs & POs • Developers & Engineers • Researchers • Aspiring product people 💬 **What to expect** • Casual conversations about real product work • Sharing experiences, challenges, and learnings • Getting to know other product people in Berlin • No talks, no presentations, no pressure • Just drinks, chats, and good company 🚫 **Please note** This is a **no-sales, no-pitch, no-dating space**. The goal is simple: connect, exchange, and enjoy the conversation. If you care about **building products with users in mind** and want to meet like-minded people — this is for you. See you there! 😊 Phil

We're excited to announce our first event for 2026! Join us for an evening of knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions on all things IT Security. Whether you’re a seasoned security professional or just starting out in the field, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and learn from experts. **The Talks** * **[Virtual Keynote]** *Cybersecurity Changes I Expect in 2026* \- Daniel Miessler\, Founder of [Unsupervised Learning](https://newsletter.danielmiessler.com/) * *Atlas and the "Wimmelbild" - why resilience needs static AND dynamic frameworks* \- Xaver Schulze\, Cyber Security Officer \(ret\) at Bosch Connected Industry * *Stop Chasing CVEs* \- Nemo

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-4/.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. This is a last minute opportunity to get out at one of our favorites, [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available in addition to a connected coffee shop and restaurant. I will be there 10-12 for sure, maybe longer. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your charger and headphones!

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"