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Try out this stunning fusion style of smooth sensual moves and funky transitions in an easy-to-follow dance exercised to classic & modern tunes. Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola, reshaped in Portugal & France. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue. New styles derived from the traditional kizomba were developed in Europe such as urban Kiz and Tarraxinha. Danced to sensual music, happy folklore or electronic trance and fuelled by passion; kizomba is one of the most versatile genres that will help you express your deepest emotions! AED 89 /1 class AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package!) AED 899 /16 classes (monthly package!) Book your spot NOW! 8 classes https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn 16 classes https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/w7hbw For enquiries call/text 055 803 4003

A chill hangout for deep thinkers, curious minds, and lovers of raw, real conversations—with or without a drink in hand. No strict rules, no set topics—just a bunch of interesting people talking about life, beliefs, and everything in between. 💵 Fee: AED 30 - pay by [clicking here](https://pay.ziina.com/dsh/e73sWOArW) For details message us at [+971 50 355 1536](https://wa.me/+971503551536) **Who shows up?** Open-minded folks from all walks of life—no racists, no sexists, no judgmental vibes. Expect friendly debates, weird tangents, occasional cranks, and surprisingly smart convos. **Quick etiquette tip:** Disagree freely, but respectfully. We’re here to learn from each other—not win arguments.

Try out this stunning fusion style of smooth sensual moves and funky transitions in an easy-to-follow dance to classic & modern tunes. Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola, and reshaped in Portugal. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue. New styles derived from the traditional kizomba were developed in Europe such as urban Kiz and Tarraxinha. Danced to sensual music, happy folklore or electronic trance and fuelled by passion; kizomba is one of the most versatile genres that will help you express your deepest emotions! AED 99 /1 class AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package!) AED 899 /16 classes (monthly package!) Book your spot NOW! 8 classes https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn 16 classes https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/w7hbw For enquiries call/text 055 803 4003

**New participants are required to contact WhatsApp at 0501497147 before signing up for the event to confirm their slot.** Friday Badminton @ Sprigdale School Al Quoz 7-9 PM Badminton Active group plying every Friday at 7-9 pm Cleopatra sports academy Al quoz 4.( Springdale School ) Cost will be AED 40/- Per person including court rent , premium feather shuttle and average 8 games will get every plyers. New plyers confirm your slots through WhatsApp ( Rensin +971501497147) Payment is applicable once confirmed the slot and no cancellation on game day. Join WhatsApp Group ; https://chat.whatsapp.com/GUlBTloYtkrGVLb2ljK1ZV

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 17:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 17:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 17:25-18:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 18:45-19:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 19:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Making Philosophy Available To All ✨** Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

Join the **Dubai MongoDB User Group,** in partnership with **[UAE Software Engineers & QA Dubai](https://luma.com/uaesoftwareengineers)**, for a practical, real-world focused meetup that dives into how MongoDB is used where performance and reliability truly matter. In **Topic 1: MongoDB Index Design That Actually Works**, we’ll go beyond theory and best practices to explore how to design indexes that deliver real performance gains. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, understand query patterns, and build efficient indexing strategies that scale in production environments. By : [Mohamed Maged](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-maged-72b596a6/) In **Topic 2: MongoDB in the Heart of Healthcare**, we’ll examine how MongoDB is powering modern healthcare systems. From handling complex clinical data models to supporting high availability, security, and compliance requirements, this session will highlight real use cases and architectural patterns from the healthcare domain. By: [Ashraf Nabil](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashrafmnabil/) **In Topic 3: MongoDB Data Modeling Playbook (Patterns You’ll Use in Real Life),** Serkan Cavusoglu, a MongoDB Solutions Architect with nearly 30 years of global IT experience, will share practical approaches to designing MongoDB schemas that stay fast, flexible, and scalable. This session covers real-world data modeling patterns, embedding vs. referencing decisions, query-driven schema design, and strategies for evolving schemas without downtime. By: [Serkan Cavusoglu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serkancavusoglu/) This meetup is ideal for **backend engineers, data engineers, architects, and tech leaders** who want to deepen their MongoDB expertise through practical insights and industry-driven examples. Whether you’re optimizing performance or building mission-critical systems, this event will provide valuable takeaways and opportunities to connect with the local MongoDB community in Dubai 🇦🇪. 🚀 **Come learn, share, and network with fellow MongoDB practitioners.**

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where the energy of sport collides with the magic of music! Book your game and get more details! **[Join our WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-padel-meetup)** **Party in the Courts** Welcome to the ultimate Padel Social Games and Party experience like no other. We’re not just talking about a typical tournament. We’re creating a *vibe* — an electric fusion of friendly competition, high-energy beats, flashing lights, and non-stop fun... all set in unique panoramic padel courts surrounded by beautiful scenery! **🍹 Drinks, Beats & Courtside Energy** Sip your favorite cocktail or ice-cold refreshment without missing a single moment. Our court-side bar ensures your drink is never too far away, keeping you fueled and refreshed for both competition and celebration. Book your game and get more details! **[Join our WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-padel-meetup)** **🎧 Music All Evening Long** Our live DJ is bringing the heat with high-energy tracks designed to elevate your experience. Think booming bass, infectious rhythms, and a soundtrack that moves your feet *and* your paddle. As the night deepens, the energy rises — so expect dance breaks, spontaneous cheering, and the courts literally turning into a dance floor under the stars. **🎾 Games with a Social Twist** Don't worry about scores and pressure — this event is about connection and celebration. Games are mixed and rotated to help everyone meet, compete, and mingle. You'll leave with more than just great memories — you’ll leave with new friends (and maybe a few rematch promises too). Book your game and get more details! **[Join our WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-padel-meetup)** **💬 Why You Can’t Miss It** This is your chance to shake up your week with something wildly different. Forget boring evenings and stiff tournaments — here, the line between playing and partying disappears. Play a few matches, show off your best moves (on and off the court), and connect with awesome people who love life just like you. **Why Padel?** Padel is an incredibly accessible sport that's easy to learn and play. You don't need to be a pro to enjoy the game; just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll take care of the rest! *Just like any game, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* See you in the court! 🎾

Explore love, higher consciousness, and inner growth through gentle conversations, reading, and sound healing. 📖 The unique books do not come from any author or library on Earth. They are received through consciousness connection from the Universal Library, guiding us on a journey of universal truth, knowledge, and inner soul growth. 🍵 **Opening Tea Moment** We’ll begin with a gentle **Chinese tea experience**, allowing everyone to slow down, arrive fully, and settle into a calm, open state before reading and sharing. 💫 Why Join: • Improve English naturally • Meet like-minded, heart-centered friends • Relax, reconnect, and heal 🌱 **Special Closing Experience \(Optional \| \~20 min\)** At the end of the gathering, we’ll enjoy a light and playful **energy-based experience**, where participants may explore: • Your current energy and well-being • Soul connections with family or friends • Gentle communication with surrounding plants This part is relaxed, intuitive, and just for fun and awareness. 📍 Location: Food Court, DIC Building @3 – Al Safouh Second – Dubai 💫 Fee: Totally free 📅 Date & Time: Every Sunday, 14:30–16:30 📲 RSVP: Please contact Sonya via WhatsApp at +971 585959413 to confirm your attendance. **PS:** Some of the books name and chapters as below, you are welcome to pick any one you would like to read for next book reading session. **Spirituality & Consciousness Series** ***《Spirituality and Life》*** Chapter 1: What is Spirituality Chapter 2: Your Purpose for Being Here Chapter 3: How to Enhance Spirituality Chapter 4: How Spirituality Manifests in Daily Life Chapter 5: Messages on Spirituality for Western Humanity ***《The Eye of Spirituality》*** Chapter 1: Where is the Spiritual Eye Chapter 2: Seeing the World Through the Spiritual Eye Chapter 3: How to Open the Spiritual Eye Chapter 4: Protecting the Spiritual Eye ***《Revelations of Dreams》*** Chapter 1: Remembering Dreams Chapter 2: Interpreting Dreams Chapter 3: Lucid Dreams ***《Dialogue with the Soul》*** Chapter 1: The Soul’s Monologue Chapter 2: Seeing and Listening to the Soul Chapter 3: The Soul’s Solo Performance **Mind-Body Health & Healing Series** ***《Emotion Transformation Techniques》*** Chapter 1: Transforming Emotions Chapter 2: Embracing All Emotions Chapter 3: Emotion Cultivation Chapter 4: The Collective Emotional Field of Humanity ***《The Gateway of Emotions》*** Chapter 1: How Emotions Arise Chapter 2: Emotions and Relationships Chapter 3: How to Resolve Emotions Chapter 4: Cultivating a Healthy Emotional System ***《Inner Exploration》*** Chapter 1: Turning Inward Chapter 2: Methods of Inner Exploration Chapter 3: Personal Growth in Alignment with the Self Chapter 4: Talent and Spirituality **Relationships Series** ***《High Emotional Intelligence Expression》*** Chapter 1: What is High Emotional Intelligence Chapter 2: The Essence of Expression Chapter 3: Developing High EQ Communication Habits Chapter 4: Emotional Intelligence and Relationships Chapter 5: Self-Cultivation of High Emotional Intelligence ***《The Meaning of Relationships》*** Chapter 1: Wonderful Relationships Chapter 2: Dynamic Relationships Chapter 3: Relationships and Inner Work Chapter 4: Multi-Dimensional Relationships Chapter 5: The Cosmic Network of Relationships

**What this is about?** This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC. Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. We meet at the Stage Area (next to S&C Music, see directions https://imgur.com/a/QIvYOvT ) above the Carrefour market at DIFC, just look for a group of people there without board games (if you see board games, that's another group). The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free wifi. 📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ) 📍To get there: 🚇 Metro Station: Financial Centre Metro Station, 5 minutes walk, look for the Financial Centre exit sign. 🚗 Parking Options: Gate Avenue Parking is unfortunately under construction. Other options: Gate District Building 2: free underground parking from 6 pm onwards. \* Street Parking near Ritz Carlton: This is a paid parking option, conveniently located. \* Gate Avenue Open Parking: Present a purchase receipt for 4 hours of complimentary parking. 💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen at DIFC.* *PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*

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**Old Dubai Dinner Cruise! Experience Local History! 🌞🇦🇪** We'll ride on a traditional wooden Dhow cruise along the historic part of the Dubai Creek to relive the history of Dubai! 🚢🏛️🇦🇪 🗓️ SATURDAY 31 January 🚢🙋🏻‍♂️ Boarding: 6:30 pm 🚢👉 Departure: 7:00 pm sharp! 📍 AL SEEF (Near Kind Kones) https://maps.app.goo.gl/bd6zpHn5BopxJi2e9 💰 100 Dhs for Adults (12 y.o.+) 💰 50 Dhs for Children (4-11 y.o.) 👶🏻 Children under 3: free! Pay at the gate (Show this message) ☎️ 058-208-4392 INCLUDES: 🚢 2 hr Cruise 🍝 Buffet Dinner 🕺🏻 Tannoura Dance show 🐴 Puppet show 🐼 Panda show ❄️ A/C 🥤 Unlimited Drinks 🅿️ FREE Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/abbGstBXGJ5tbfxD6 🚉 Metro Station: BurJuman **REASONS TO ATTEND** 📷 ADMIRE the Historic Dubai Creek sunset scenery 🤝 MEET like-minded people who love UAE culture. 👂🏻 LISTEN to wildlife 🐦 Watch birds 📒 LEARN about the history of Dubai and Arabic language and culture. 🤩 WATCH a traditional Egyptian/Turkish spinning dance, puppet show and Panda show 🍽️ENJOY a delicious buffet dinner and unlimited drinks 📸 SIGHTS: \* Al Seef Emirati village \* Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood \* Old Municipality/Spice souq in Deira \* Old Souq, Bur Dubai \* Shindagha historical village \* Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House \* Infinity Bridge ⚠️ IMPORTANT: The yacht will depart at 7:00 pm SHARP and cannot wait, so please arrive at the meeting point by 6:30 pm. Take into account walking time from car park! 🚭 No smoking please!

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 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 topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**Photography 102: A Deeper Dive Into Photography** **Are you ready to dig deeper into photography? Then this intermediate photography course is perfect for expanding your knowledge of photography!** This intermediate photography class builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the Photography 101 class. It focuses on empowering students to move beyond automatic camera modes and take greater creative control over their images. This course uses an engaging and practical hands-on approach to reinforcing these newer and more advanced photographic concepts. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn:** * **Master More Advanced Camera Settings** * **Aperture and F-stops:** Understanding how aperture controls depth of field and using it to create blurry backgrounds (shallow depth of field) for portraits or sharp focus throughout a landscape (deep depth of field). * **Shutter Speed:** Learning to utilize shutter speed to freeze fast action or intentionally blur motion for artistic effects. * **ISO:** Exploring ISO settings for optimal image quality in different lighting conditions, understanding the trade-off between sensitivity and potential image noise/grain. * **Exposure Modes:** Beyond "Auto", understanding and utilizing manual (M), aperture-priority (A or Av), shutter-priority (S or Tv), and program (P) modes for specific shooting scenarios. * **White Balance:** Learn how to effectively set white balance controls to represent colors in varying lighting conditions properly. * **Metering and Exposure Compensation:** Understanding how the camera measures light and how to use exposure compensation to fine-tune exposure for desired results. * **On-Camera Flash Basics:** Gaining a basic understanding of when and how to use the built-in flash or external flash units effectively. * **Advanced Concepts and Techniques** * **Composition Beyond the Basics:** Looking at some more advanced composition concepts and taking a deeper look at the Elements of Design, learning to use space more effectively, controlling the elements of the scene that are drawing attention, and mastering visual weight. * **Lighting Beyond Natural Light:** Introduction to artificial lighting, such as off-camera flash, reflectors, and softboxes, to control and shape light for different effects. * **Basic Image Editing:** An introduction to photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, covering essential tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness. * **Developing a Personal Style:** Exploring ways to refine a unique artistic voice and create a consistent photographic style. **This class provides the next step in the path to becoming a more proficient and artistic photographer, allowing for more advanced usage of the camera system.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

Join us as we get together for something dark, humorous, twisted, violent and thrilling: SEND HELP! Rachael McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star in this film that follows a worker and her boss stranded on an island following a plane crash and their attempts to survive. Here are details, trailer and a plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Two office colleagues find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it is an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. The film is directed by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead franchise, the Toby Maguire Spider-Man trilogy) and stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE PLAN: Details for this event have already been confirmed! Please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet in the lobby area between 6:45 and 7:00pm! Tickets just $5.50 and advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero at 5:30pm! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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/