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**For ages 13 and above.** This class is designed to train those who wish to be able to able to defend themselves as a modern day warrior. The class is exciting and brutally effective. Practitioners will learn how to fight seamlessly from stand up to the ground, using a mix of street style striking and kicking, takedowns, to ground grappling, even against a knife being drawn while on the ground. Whether it be one attacker or multiple attackers, participants will learn how to use relative positioning and the environment to defend and create the opportunity to escape. What if your attacker was to draw a knife or worst, a machete? You will learn to use street style weapons like knife, machete or stick to defend yourself, or improvised weapons like bags, chairs, umbrellas, bottles, hammers etc. No pre-requisites needed but generally an interest in martial arts. The classes consist of currently 7 topical series: ​ * Striking/Kicking Series * Gun Disarming Series * Ground Defence Series * Takedown Series * Knife Series * Control and Restraint Series * Tomahawk/Machete Series ### **Address** 144 Robinson Road, #05-01, Singapore 068908 ### **Schedule** Saturdays 430PM - 630PM ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

Sufi Meditation is a practical and proven spiritual technique. Our meditation is fundamentally different from others as we do not focus on the body but on the soul. Our practices and its benefits are experiential. Hundreds of seekers worldwide from different races and cultures are benefitting from it every day.

The origin of Muraqabah lies in the saying of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, “Adore Allah as if you are seeing Him, and if you do not see Him, know that He is seeing you.” http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/3/d/4/600_322029172.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/a/b/a/600_303906842.jpeg Please visit our webpage for more information (http://www.singapore.sufischool.org)

**In May, we dive into the Silicon Valley odyssey of the century:** **The Thinking Machine** **by Stephen Witt.** **Today, Nvidia stands as a titan alongside Apple and Microsoft, having quietly architected the modern world.** **But how did it happen?** **This is the definitive inside story of the company inventing our future and the relentless, charismatic vision of its CEO, Jensen Huang.** **.** **.** **.** **In June of 2024, spurred by the frenzy of investment following the launch of ChatGPT, and thirty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by conquering the market for AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer.** **Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its iconoclastic CEO, who emerges as a compelling, single-minded, and ferocious leader, and now one of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures.** **.** **.** **.** **“Gripping and brilliantly told."** **―Mustafa Suleyman, author of The Coming Wave** **“A page-turning biography of perhaps the most consequential CEO and company in the world."** **―David Epstein, author of Range** **.** **.** **.** **📆Event Details** * **Date & Time:** **Sunday, May 3rd, 4:00 PM** * **Venue:** **Las Palmas rooftop bar** * **Note:** **Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink.** **📚Club Guidelines** * **The link below is the book discussion questions.** [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing) **Please take a look at them before joining the event.** * **Following the discussion, our next book will be chosen by group poll. Come prepared to champion your pick. Each month, we explore a different genre. For the June discussion, please bring at least one** **fiction** **recommendation. If your suggestion wins the vote, your book takes center stage! Even if not, you’ll enjoy stepping beyond your usual horizons.** **❓FAQ** * **1)"Do I have to finish reading the book to join the event?"** **YES.** **We’re here to discuss the book! To ensure a rich and meaningful conversation for everyone, all participants are expected to read the book in full before attending.** * **2)"Can I just listen and not join the discussion?"** **NO.** **We gather in person to** **share** **ideas. Your voice matters! Whether you agree, disagree, or interpret things differently, every perspective helps deepen our understanding of the book. There’s no right or wrong answer, and every opinion is equally cherished.** **.** **.** **.** **Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions.** **See you in May, bookflies🦋!**

The world is moving fast. From the fragile two-week ceasefire announced in the Middle East to NATO marking its 77th anniversary and facing uncertain future, the geopolitical map is being redrawn in real-time. At the same time, Hungary prepares for a historic election that could signal a major shift in European politics. Join our community to unpack these "big picture" events together. We believe the best way to understand global affairs is through diverse viewpoints and respectful debate. No experts required — just an interest in the world around us. If you are not new, kindly note that we are changing time and venue. It's 2 pm now in Geylang. Thank you to one of our community members who arranged a privately-owned shophouse for us (no fee is required - the venue and event is free).

Ready for a solid game on Sunday? ⚽🔥 LEVEL UP: Your Core Team, Club Friendlies & Overseas Tours ⚽️✈️ Join us in building a team that grows together. We are forming a consistent, intermediate-level male team for those who want to compete, grow as a team, and enjoy exchanges locally and abroad. Why Join Us? **Build a Consistent Team**: We are building a core squad that trains and plays together every week to develop real team chemistry. **Club Friendlies**: Level up through organised matches against other local teams and clubs. **Overseas Exchange Opportunities**: Regional friendlies (e.g., Taiwan, Malaysia) for fun games that connect across borders through a shared passion for the game. Looking For: Level: Intermediate male players (age 18-35) Commitment: Weekly attendance Session Details: 📅 When: Every Sunday ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Where: Central ⚠️ HOW TO JOIN: To secure a trial spot, RSVP via our Google Form: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HSlELN_F76Q1N58ILNhFyi_l5AidjvlSku0b7DlLhVk/viewform?edit_requested=true](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HSlELN_F76Q1N58ILNhFyi_l5AidjvlSku0b7DlLhVk/viewform?edit_requested=true) Once you've submitted the form, our organisers will reach out to confirm your slot. Sign up Now!

**For ages 10 and below.** Thse classes are for competitive athletes aiming for the national youth team, Direct School Admission (DSA) or to simply keep fit and enjoy the sport. Starting at ages 9 or earlier, players then progress through U10 to U16 categories representing our club in local and overseas competitions. There will be **land and pool sessions** throughout the week. ### **Training Details** * This training is structured on a monthly basis. * Registration for a month's worth of training **can only be done at the start of each month.** * The student will need to be **proficient in swimming** and **have essential water polo skills** for enrolment in this training. Otherwise, the student is welcome to join the water polo school's pre-competitive training where he or she will learn the swimming and water polo skills needed for this competitive water polo training. ### **Weekly Training Schedule** * **Monday 7 - 9PM** (Pool session) * **Wednesday 7 - 9PM** (Pool session) * **Friday 630PM - 8PM** (Pool session) * **Friday 8PM - 9PM** (Land session) * **Saturday 10AM - 11AM** (Land session) * **Saturday 11AM - 1PM** (Pool session) * **Sunday 9AM - 10AM** (Land session) * **Sunday 10AM - 12PM** (Pool session) ### **Address** 301 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319392 ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9