Buddhist Meditation

Have you ever had a great idea but failed to share it with others due to stage fright? Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking? Join us at Toastmasters Klub Ljubljana for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and develop effective public speaking skills. Our experienced members will guide you through exercises to improve your communication skills, critical thinking, and impromptu speaking abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to enhance your leadership and presentation skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, practice your English as a second language, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn the art of DIY presentations and gain valuable insights on how to excel in social networking settings. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a confident and successful communicator. See you there! MEETING STRUCTURE: 1st PART - prepared speeches 2nd PART - short impromptu speech competition (you can vote for the best speaker, and you can also participate) 3rd PART - evaluation of speeches and general feedback Toastmasters is an incredibly safe environment. We guide you every step of the way. Great communication skills make the leaders of tomorrow! https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY at Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije AT 18.45 (every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month meetings are in English, the rest in Slovenian.) Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana OUR MEETUP IS MOSTLY USED BY GUESTS. MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. Ti je že kdaj tako zagodla trema, da je tvoja super ideja ostala na papirju, neizrečena? Če želiš več samozavesti pri javnem nastopanju, te toplo vabimo na naše Toastmasters srečanje. Brez skrbi, ne bo ti treba na oder, celo srečanje in vse govorce lahko opazuješ kot gost oz. gostja. Vse je prilagojeno tvojemu tempu. POTEK SREČANJA: 1. DEL - vnaprej pripravljeni govori 2. DEL - kratki improvizirani govori (lahko glasuješ za najboljši govor, lahko pa tudi sodeluješ) 3. DEL - evalvacija govorov in splošne povratne informacije Toastmasters je izjemno varno okolje. Vodimo te na vsakem koraku in skozi odlične komunikacijske spretnosti gradimo voditelje prihodnosti. https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si VABLJEN/A VSAK ČETRTEK v Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije ob 18:45.Vsako 1. in 3. srečanje v mesecu poteka v angleščini, ostala srečanja pa v slovenščini. Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana NAŠ MEETUP JE NAMENJEN GOSTOM. NA SREČANJA PRIDE VEČ LJUDI.

🌞 The February meetup of AWS User Group Ljubljana is coming up, and this month we will be hosted by Celtra! 🍻 \-\-\- We will follow Žiga on a migration of a production service with a database from Heroku to AWS and how database was migrated with Database Migration Service. We will take a look at what DMS is, what it offers and the gotchas encountered when planning the migration. In the last part of the talk, we will hear about the uncaught error in the migration process that would break the migration planned for next day. \-\-\- Anej will present how Celtra implemented AWS Organization Security into their existing organization managed by years-old Terraform project. We will take a look at common patterns and specific use-cases encountered in the implementation. An expert level talk on AWS security and solutions offered that will definitely spark a discussion afterwards. See you there! 🍻❄️ 📅 Agenda: * 🎤 Žiga Žgalin: Migrating live production database to AWS using DMS * 🎤 Anej Skubic: AWS Organization Security * 📍 Location: Celtra, Kongresni trg 3, Ljubljana * 🕕 Date: Februrary 26, 2026 at 18:00 🙏 Please confirm your attendance so we can prepare the space accordingly.

From Zero to Hero: Alpine Ski Training at Krvavec! ⛷️🏔️ Ready to swap the city for the slopes? Whether you’ve never touched a ski or you’re looking to perfect your carving technique, we’re launching a dedicated ski program led by pro instructor Marianna! The Goal: Master the basics (or level up) over 4 weekends in January, then join the community for an epic final ski trip to a major mountain resort! 🚠 🗓️ Every Sunday @ 10:00 📍 Location: Krvavec Ski Resort 🚗 Logistics: Carpooling available! Marianna can pick up a few people from Ljubljana (9:00 AM, 10e for transfer). Check the group chat to coordinate rides: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E8XvAXKIyA0GZSQ2uMr9KV 💰 Training Options: Monthly Subscription (Best Value!): €110 (4 x 2hr lessons) Drop-in Group Lesson: €40 (2hrs) Intensive Day: €65 (5hrs total: 2h training / 1h break / 2h training) Private Lessons: From €70 (2hrs) to €100 (5hrs) Note: Ski pass and equipment rental are not included. Ready to join? We need to know your level to organize the groups. 👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn23NgMoggJ7UDXAOvkg9Y4-FyUvK-6GUAsEWiSYtZ_1M75g/viewform?usp=dialog

Pridruži se nam na februarskem Slovenia Game Dev meetup-u, kjer bo podjetje GUARDIARIS predstavilo svojo zgodbo, projekte, tehnologijo (GUARD Military Simulation engine) in možnosti zaposlitve. Vabljeni v petek 27. februarja ob 19:00 na Vilharjevi 3 v Ljubljani. ENG: Join us at the February Slovenia Game Dev Meetup, where the company GUARDIARIS will present their story, projects, technology (GUARD Military Simulation Engine), and career opportunities. You are invited on Friday, February 27th at 19:00, at Vilharjeva 3, Ljubljana. 19:00 Pričetek Meetupa - Meetup Start 19:15 Guardiaris predstavitev - Guardiaris presentation 19:55 Guardiaris Q&A z udeleženci - Q&A with Guardiaris 20:10 Druženje in povezovanje udeležencev - Networking 22:00 Zaključek Meetupa - Meetup End About GUARDIARIS: [www.guardiaris.com](https://www.guardiaris.com/) SLO: Guardiaris je visoko tehnološko podjetje z 18-letno tradicijo in globalnim vplivom na področju naprednih simulacijskih tehnologij. Z razvojem strojne in programske opreme, vključno z lastnim 3D grafičnim pogonom GUARD®, zagotavljajo napredne rešitve za simulacijo in usposabljanje v virtualnih okoljih, pri čemer uporabljajo digitalne replike in obrambne digitalne dvojčke. Njihov portfelj obsega simulacije UAV in UGV, od namiznih postavitev do poglobljenih 6DoF gibalnih vadbenih okolij. Temelj teh uspehov predstavlja Guardiaris Tribe – visoko usposobljena in predana ekipa, ki vsakodnevno premika meje napredka in ima ključno vlogo pri razvoju inovativnih tehnoloških rešitev na področjih programiranja, 3D oblikovanja, testiranja (QA), elektrotehnike, razvoja elektronike, mehatronike in strojništva. ENG: With a distinguished 18-year heritage, Guardiaris stands at the forefront of the defense industry, specializing in cutting-edge simulation technology. Through in-house development of the advanced simulation engine GUARD®, they deliver simulation and training solutions in virtual environments, utilizing digital replicas and defense digital twins. Their portfolio encompasses UAV and UGV simulation, spanning from desktop setups to immersive 6DoF motion training environments. The innovative Guardiaris platform seamlessly bridges live and collective training with virtual simulation, fostering unified simulation environments that accommodate any digital replica across diverse geographies, from squad level and beyond. They offer a full spectrum of services, including 4D After-Action Review, performance analytics, training management, scenario development, and terrain tools. Their commitment to excellence extends to trainee well-being through physiological sensing, providing insights into stress and cognitive load levels (eye tracking, fNIRS, EEG, ECG, GSR, SpO2). In every aspect, they are redefining the boundaries of simulation technology to meet the evolving needs of modern defense forces. Pokrovitelj dogodka je podjetje GUARDIARIS računalniške aplikacije in simulacije d.o.o. [www.guardiaris.com](https://www.guardiaris.com/)

🌍 LOO-BLAH-NAH x Ljubljana International – Thursdays Meetup 📅 Every Thursday \| 🕖 7PM \| 📍 LOO\-BLAH\-NAH Pub Center\, Ljubljana ✅ Join our WhatsApp Group to chat with other attendees, plan tables, and make it easier to connect: 👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👋 New in Ljubljana? Just moved here? Traveling solo? Want to meet new people without it feeling weird or forced? This event is for YOU. Join internationals, expats, travelers, and locals for the most welcoming social meetup in town — hosted at the heart of Ljubljana’s craft beer scene, LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub 🍻 ✅ What to Expect: 🍹 Free welcome whisky shot for every guest 🍺 Top-tier local craft beers & wines 🎶 Rock music & good vibes 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 English-speaking crowd – solo-friendly, no pressure 🌍 Expats, students, digital nomads & friendly locals 📍 Event Info: LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub Center – Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1 🕖 Thursdays @ 19:00 🎟️ Free Entry • Just Show Up 🗺️ Perfect for meeting people in a chill way 💬 Who Is This For? Expats & Erasmus students Solo travelers & digital nomads Locals looking for international friends Anyone who wants to laugh, talk & enjoy Thursday nights 🧊 No awkwardness. No pressure. Just a great crowd, great drinks, and great energy. 📸 Tag your new friends, snap photos & enjoy the vibe. ✅ Join our WhatsApp Group: 👉 Click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Questions? 🔗 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 🌍 LOO-BLAH-NAH x Ljubljana International – Četrtkova Mednarodna Druženja 📅 Vsak Cetrtek \| 🕖 19:00 \| 📍 LOO\-BLAH\-NAH Pub Center\, Ljubljana ✅ Pridruži se naši WhatsApp skupini, spoznaj druge udeležence in se dogovori za mize: 👉 Klikni tukaj: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👋 Nov/a v Ljubljani? Pravkar preseljen/a? Potuješ sam/a? Bi rad/a spoznal/a nove ljudi brez zadrege? Ta večer je zate. Pridruži se expatom, popotnikom, študentom in domačinom na najbolj sproščenem druženju v mestu — v samem središču ljubljanske kraft pivske scene, LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub 🍻 ✅ Kaj pričakovati: 🍹 Brezplačen whisky shot za dobrodošlico 🍺 Vrhunska lokalna kraft piva & vina 🎶 Rock glasba & dobra energija 🗣️ Angleško govoreče občinstvo – prijazno do solo obiskovalcev 🌍 Expat skupnost, študenti, digitalni nomadi & domačini 📍 Podrobnosti: LOO-BLAH-NAH Pub Center – Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1 🕖 Četrtki ob 19:00 🎟️ Vstop prost – samo pridi! 🗺️ Popoln način za spoznavanje ljudi v sproščenem vzdušju 💬 Za koga je to? Expate in Erasmus študente Solo popotnike & digitalne nomade Domačine, ki si želijo mednarodne družbe Vsakogar, ki želi klepet, smeh in dober večer 🧊 Brez zadrege. Brez pritiska. Samo dobra družba, odlična pijača in prijeten ambient. 📸 Označi nove prijatelje, naredi fotke in uživaj v vzdušju. ✅ Pridruži se naši WhatsApp skupini: 👉 Klikni tukaj: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Vprašanja? 🔗 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

🍺 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz — Every Tuesday @ 19:00! 🧠 Fun • Social • Competitive • International Looking for something to do on Tuesday nights? Want to meet people, challenge your brain, and have a few drinks? This is THE international quiz night in Ljubljana — lively, friendly, and always full of surprises. 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🕖 Every Tuesday @ 7 PM 💶 €5 entry • 🗣 English • 👥 Teams of 2–5 ⚠ LIMITED CAPACITY (45 people) The pub is cozy — seats disappear fast. Save your spot: 👉 Team Registration: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♂️ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM. Come alone → leave with a team. Just write “looking for a team” in our WhatsApp group: 👉 Pub Quiz WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK We match people up every week. 🎮 HOW THE QUIZ WORKS 1️⃣ Arrive \~18:45 2️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 3️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 4️⃣ Quiz starts at 19:00 sharp 5️⃣ 4 rounds × 10 questions 6️⃣ Winners revealed around 21:00 Prizes for the top teams! 🏆 📅 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Every Tuesday 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 €5 entry 👥 Teams of 2–5 🌍 Friendly international crowd 🗣 Quiz in English Organized by Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍺 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! 🧠 Zabavno • Mednarodno • Tekmovalno Iščeš druženje ob torkih? Rad/a spoznavaš ljudi, rešuješ kvize in piješ dobro pivo? To je najbolj mednarodni pub kviz v Ljubljani – sproščeno, zabavno in vedno polno dobre energije. 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🕖 Vsak torek ob 19:00 💶 5 € • 🗣 Kviz v angleščini • 👥 Ekipe 2–5 oseb ⚠ OMEJENA KAPACITETA (45 mest) Prostor se zelo hitro zapolni. Priporočamo registracijo: 👉 Prijava ekipe: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🙋‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? SUPER — PRIDI SAM/A. Napiši “iščem ekipo” v WhatsApp skupini: 👉 WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Vsak teden povezujemo solo igralce v ekipe. 🎮 KAKO POTEKA KVIZ 1️⃣ Prihod okoli 18:45 2️⃣ Plačilo 5 € na baru 3️⃣ Pijača v roke 🍺 4️⃣ Kviz začne ob 19:00 5️⃣ 4 krogi × 10 vprašanj 6️⃣ Zmagovalci ob \~21:00 Nagrade za najboljše ekipe! 🏆 📅 PODATKI O DOGODKU 📅 Vsak torek 🕖 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 5 € 👥 Ekipe 2–5 🌍 Mednarodna družba 🗣 Kviz v angleščini Organizirajo Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH.

🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Tuesday @ 19:00! 🧠 Every Tuesday @ 7 PM 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🗣 Quiz in ENGLISH \| 💶 €5 per person \| 👥 Teams of 2–5 Join us every Tuesday evening at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center for a fun, competitive, and social international pub quiz. ⚠ IMPORTANT: EXCLUSIVE & INTIMATE This venue is cozy! We have a strict limit of 50 people. Registration is highly advised—secure your spot before it fills up! 👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🎯 WHAT IS IT? Teams of 2 to 5 people compete in 4 rounds of 10 questions. General knowledge, pop culture, movies, music, geography, weird facts & surprises. The top 2 teams win rich prizes 🏆 (drinks, bar goodies, and eternal bragging rights). 🙋‍♀ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! Want to come but don’t have a team? 👉 Join the Ljubljana International WhatsApp Community and just write that you’d like to attend the Tuesday Pub Quiz. We’ll connect you with other like-minded people and make sure you get a spot at a fun international table. 🔗 Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 🕹 HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Register your team in advance (recommended – the venue fits only \~50 people). 2️⃣ Arrive around 18:45 at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Pay €5 per person at the bar (cash/card). 4️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 and get comfy with your team. 5️⃣ Play 4 rounds × 10 questions – all in English. 6️⃣ Top teams win prizes & glory. 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 When: Every Tuesday 🕖 Time: 19:00 (quiz starts shortly after) 📍 Where: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 Entry: €5 per person 👥 Team size: 2–5 players 🗣 Language: English 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Vibe: Fun, friendly, international & a bit competitive 📅 SCHEDULE Every Tuesday: 🕖 18:45: Arrival, drinks, and finding your team. 🧠 19:00: Quiz starts! 🏆 21:00: Winners announced & celebratory drinks. ⚠ LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION ADVISED The pub holds around 50 people, so spots can fill up quickly. To secure a place for your team: ✅ Register your team in advance here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ✅ Or join the WhatsApp group and say you’re coming here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📲 Come for the quiz, stay for the people. Make Tuesday your new favorite pub night at LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! This event is organized by Ljubljana International, ZAP Events and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍻 LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! 🧠 Vsak torek ob 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) 🗣 Kviz v ANGLEŠČINI \| 💶 5 € na osebo \| 👥 Ekipe 2–5 oseb Pridružite se nam vsak torek v Pubu LOO-BLAH-NAH Center na zabavnem, tekmovalnem in mednarodnem pub kvizu! ⚠ POMEMBNO: INTIMNO & OMEJENO ŠTEVILO MEST Prostor je majhen in sprejme največ 50 ljudi. Zato priporočamo obvezno registracijo – zagotovite si mesto, preden se zapolni! 👉 Registracija: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 🎯 KAJ JE TO? Ekipe 2 do 5 oseb tekmujejo v 4 krogih po 10 vprašanj. Teme vključujejo splošno znanje, pop kulturo, filme, glasbo, geografijo, nenavadna dejstva in presenečenja. Najboljši dve ekipi prejmeta lepe nagrade 🏆 (pijače, nagrade iz bara in večna hvala & slava). 🙋‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? NI PROBLEMA! Želiš priti, pa nimaš ekipe? 👉 Pridruži se WhatsApp skupnosti Ljubljana International in napiši, da želiš na torkov pub kviz. Povezali te bomo z drugimi udeleženci in ti zagotovili ekipo. 🔗 WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 🕹 KAKO DELUJE 1️⃣ Registriraj svojo ekipo vnaprej (priporočljivo – prostor sprejme samo 50 ljudi). 2️⃣ Pridi ob 18:45 v Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Plačaj 5 € na osebo na baru (gotovina/kartica). 4️⃣ Vzemi pijačo 🍺 in se udobno namesti s svojo ekipo. 5️⃣ Igraj 4 kroge po 10 vprašanj – vse v angleščini. 6️⃣ Najboljši ekipi prejmeta nagrade & slavo. 📍 PODROBNOSTI DOGODKA 📅 Kdaj: Vsak torek 🕖 Čas: 19:00 (kviz se začne kmalu po tem) 📍 Kje: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 💶 Vstopnina: 5 € na osebo 👥 Velikost ekipe: 2–5 igralcev 🗣 Jezik: Angleščina 🌍 Vibe: Zabavno, prijazno, mednarodno & malo tekmovalno 📅 URNIK Vsak torek: 🕖 18:45 – prihod, pijača, oblikovanje ekip 🧠 19:00 – začetek kviza 🏆 21:00 – razglasitev zmagovalcev & druženje ob pijači ⚠ OMEJENA MESTA – PRIPOROČENA PRIJAVA Da si zagotovite mesto: ✅ Registrirajte svojo ekipo: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ali ✅ Pridružite se WhatsApp skupini in napišite, da prihajate: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📲 Pridite zaradi kviza, ostanite zaradi ljudi. Naj torek postane vaš novi najljubši pub večer z LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! Organizirajo: Ljubljana International, ZAP Events in Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center.

Meeting Room 2b, Main Library Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. We desire to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and each person is treated with compassion and respect.

Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

Join us for our Sunday Meditation Service - !' Or join us on Facebook Live! Our Facebook Page is Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness