Evaluation and Personal Feedback

This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you. We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano). We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.

Join us for Symposium! 🌞🌻🌳 In antiquity, a symposium was a gathering of friends who came together to recline around a shared table, where wine and conversation flowed freely into the night. Together, they would choose a topic and take turns speaking, listening, and laughing—guided by the rhythms of drink and dialogue. Inspired by this tradition, our Symposium has no set theme. It's an invitation to come together with other curious minds, to offer up questions or ideas, and to vote together on where to begin. Whether you're hungry for connection or simply seeking space to speak and be heard, you're warmly welcomed to join the conversation. Symposium will meet in parks throughout Prague, embracing the sunshine and pleasant weather while we have it. Bring a blanket or something to sit on. There’s no cost to join, but please bring a snack or drink to share, if you're able. Most of all, bring a curious mind and a willingness to learn from the insight of others. Feel free to bring a friend or two--also, children and friendly dogs are welcome! \*\*\* If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll try to find an alternate venue—so keep an eye on the event chat or your email for updates. Also, despite the origins of the Symposium, our goal is not necessarily to get drunk and the organizer would encourage you not to come with that sole purpose in mind. :) The first 45 minutes of the event will be dedicated to simply getting to know one another, and we highly encourage you to join for this part. We will then vote whether to continue free conversation, to join together in a single conversation, or to split up into multiple groups. Afterwards, you’re welcome to stay or follow onto any spontaneous activity that unfolds. A note on attendance: If you need to cancel, please do so at least a few days in advance and update your RSVP accordingly. This helps honor the host’s efforts and makes space for others who would like to attend. Repeated last-minute cancellations or no-shows may result in being placed on the waitlist for future events.

**These are the hottest days of the year. We will meet on the 4th of July at the entrance of the Planetárium Praha ([Královská obora 233, Bubenec, 170 21 Praha 7](https://www.google.de/maps/place/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x470b94ce6ef24a2d:0x95d62e70e8497a61?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)).** **From 17:00 until 17:15, we will gather in front of the planetarium. After 17:15, we shall then start searching for a nice place under the trees, where we will discuss, eat and drink together until the night…** **If you like to have a philosophical conversation while enjoying the magnificent surroundings of the Stromovka Park, come and join us, the only condition for joining is that you bring something to eat and to drink with you. We will put all the delicious things on a blanket so that we don’t exchange only arguments…** **Even though I normally don’t determine a topic in advance, I would like to ask you this time to make a list of some of your favorite movies. Try to imagine you have to convince another person that these movies are great. What would you say? What makes these movies important for you? What important (philosophical) questions do these movies raise or maybe even answer?**

**A vertical sandstone wall rising straight from the banks of the Elbe. Děčín Castle staring at you from across the river. 16 routes bolted into solid rock, ranging from first-timer-friendly to genuinely hard. And it's 90 minutes from Prague by train.** **Pastýřská stěna — Shepherd's Wall — is the longest via ferrata in the Czech Republic and the only one located right in the middle of a city. You climb from the Elbe embankment to the top of a 150–170m sandstone cliff, with the river canyon and castle below you the entire way. It's the perfect introduction to via ferrata — or a great morning workout if you've done it before and want to push harder lines.** **What makes this place special is that you can do it multiple times in one day, on different routes. Beginners start on the easier B lines and get a feel for the gear. More experienced climbers go straight for the D routes and find they're harder than labelled. Everyone ends up at the same viewpoint on top, looking down at the same improbable view.** **Who's this for?** **Everyone. Literally. Kids from age 12, first-timers, experienced climbers — the wall has something for all of you. The only deal-breaker is a serious fear of heights. If you're on the fence about whether you can handle it: you can. Come and find out.** ******* **🗓️ The Day** **🚉** **07:00 — Meet at Praha hl.n. (main entrance)** **We board the direct train to Děčín together. \~90 minutes, cheap ticket bookable on the** **ČD app** **(cd.cz). Hop on at any station along the Praha–Děčín line if that's easier.** **🥾** **\~09:45 — Děčín hl.n. → Pastýřská stěna** **10-minute walk from the train station along the Elbe embankment to the base of the wall. You'll see it from the station — it's hard to miss.** **🧗** **\~10:00 — Gear up & briefing** **Rental at** **Active Point Děčín** **(\~150m from the wall, towards Tyršův most) — full set (harness, Y-lanyard, helmet, gloves) for** **\~250 CZK/day****. No need to bring your own gear. We run a quick safety briefing for first-timers before anyone clips in.** **🧗** **\~10:30 — Climbing** **16 routes, 150–170m each, grades B to E. We split into groups by experience and climb at our own pace.** **Checkpoints at the top of each route** **— we regroup, rest, and decide whether to go again or call it a day.** **⚠️** **Important grade note:** **The routes here are graded by the builder — and they run consistently harder than labelled. B feels like C, C feels like D. Come prepared for more than the grade suggests.** **🍺** **\~13:00 — Lunch on the Elbe embankment** **Cafés and restaurants right by the river. Sit in the sun, order something cold, and look up at what you just climbed.** **🧗** **\~14:00 — Second round (optional)** **Those who want more lines go back up. Those who are done explore the embankment or Děčín Castle nearby.** **🚉** **\~16:00 — Firm meeting point at Děčín hl.n.** **We catch the train back together. Back in Prague by \~17:30.** ******* **⛈️ Weather note** **Climbing is strictly prohibited when it rains or the wall is wet — this is a safety rule, not a suggestion. We'll monitor the forecast in the WhatsApp group and confirm the day before. If conditions are bad, we reschedule.** ******* **🧗 Gear rental on-site** **Everything you need is available at** **Active Point Děčín****, \~150m from the wall:** **| Item | Cost |** **| ---- | ---- |** **| Full via ferrata set (harness, Y-lanyard, helmet) | \~250 CZK/day |** **| Gloves | Included or small extra |** **No need to bring your own kit. If you have your own gear, bring it — but it's not required.** ******* **🎒 What to bring** * **Closed shoes with non-slip soles (trail runners are perfect, no sandals or hiking boots)** * **1.5–2L water + snacks or cash for lunch** * **Light backpack you can climb with** * **Rain layer just in case** * **Cash for gear rental (card may not be accepted at the rental shop)** **Dogs:** **Not recommended on the wall itself ·** **Kids:** **Suitable from age 12 with experience** ******* **💰 Cost (per person)** **| Item | Cost |** **| ---- | ---- |** **| Train Praha ↔ Děčín (return) | \~150–200 CZK |** **| Gear rental | \~250 CZK |** **| Lunch | bring your own or \~200–300 CZK |** **|** **Total** **|** **\~600–750 CZK (\~€25–30)** **|** **This is completely** **non-profit** **— no fees, no markups. You only pay your own costs.** ******* **🚌 Option A — Train (recommended)** **Praha hl.n. → Děčín hl.n., direct, \~90 min, hourly service. Cheapest and easiest — no parking, no driving, just get on the train.** **🚗 Option B — Carpool** **\~1.5h drive from Prague. Parking directly by the wall along the Elbe embankment (can get busy on summer weekends — arrive early). Coordinate in WhatsApp after RSVP.** ******* **RSVP here** **and you'll be added to our WhatsApp group — that's where we share the exact train time, confirm the weather, and sort any last-minute details. See you at the wall. 🧗**

Hello All, Lets meet at Letna Park for a drink or two on the weekend and enjoy the great atmosphere. So come join us to enjoy a night of meeting new people. We will meet at Letná Lookout Beer Garden (it is a free seating area, not part of any venue). There are few bars/bistros around that you can choose from. You can also bring your own drinks/food. Important: In case of rain we will have to cancel. See you there :) Shahab

NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 9AM Hi All, Come and join us for social running and a coffee! We meet at the main gate of Vystaviste - tram stop Vystaviste Holesovice. We will run in Stromovka. Usually we run around 50mins and it is up to everyone how many kilometres. We welcome all levels of runner. We can all run together or, if there is more of us, we can split into groups and at the end of the run we all meet close to the starting point to go for a coffee to a nice local coffee place (where they also sell cakes and great chocolate). If the weather is great, we can also just sit in one of the outside coffee placces in Stromovka and enjoy the sun. This is where we meet: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/7/3/1/600_447930513.jpeg

Welcome! Our Prague event is a melting pot of cultures where Czech beer meets global chatter. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBCWmcthRc5LGEMwrFloHz)] Every Saturday at 7:30 PM, locals, travelers, and expats (mostly in their 20s–30s) gather for fun and language exchange. Whether you're fluent or just learning "hello," you’re invited. It’s casual, cool, and genuinely Prague.

**6-a-side Football** practice at Pražačka Football artificial grass pitch. Maximum of 18 participants for 3 teams of 6. **Kick off at 12h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join. Cost: **90 crowns**. Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgbox.com/9TkW70er In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)

You went on that retreat, read the book, committed to meditating daily. And here you are at 3 am, drunkenly staring down a Žižkov doner, wondering what happened. Come share your spiritual misadventures. You can bring a story, poem, insight, or simply come and hang out. This is a space for anyone interested in spirituality and meditation. All paths and experiences are welcome! We are meeting at Stromovka Park, near Stromovka Fountain. Bring something to sit on. Pets are always welcome! We’ll start with an opening circle, short group meditation, then move into sharing and discussion. If you arrive while we're meditating, feel free to join us quietly.

Dear Adventurers, This one is truly special! Our dear friend and a relentless hiker Honza is taking us on a night adventure through Krkonoše where we'll get to see both the sunset and sunrise in one go. In between, we'll enjoy a ridge walk free of noise and light pollution (unless people opt for headlamps 🙃), and a picnic or two under the starry sky. ⚠️ The pace will be moderate, but the trail is still almost 40 km with significant elevation gain/loss. Not to mention the dark. Brace yourself for hills, uneven rocky paths, and circadian rhythm confusion. 📍 **Trail** 38 km • ↑ 1381 m • ↓ 1381 m [MAP OF THE TRAIL](https://mapy.com/s/betagekuta) **🚌 Travel** → We'll drive (Honza and Thomas). Pickup around 5 pm on Sunday, pickup location TBD. ← ETA back in Prague 10-11 am on Monday. [🛍️](https://emojipedia.org/shopping-bags/) **Gear & Paraphernalia** – Weather-appropriate outfit (the temperature will fluctuate wildly), footwear with good tread – Headlamp if it's in your practice – Tea/coffee/water and enough food/snacks to keep you going all night, baby! – Map app on your phone [☎️](https://emojipedia.org/telephone/) **Contact** +420 608 335 648 (Honza) You join at your own risk. By joining our events, you accept our Terms and Conditions. Looking forward! 😊

**The perfect way to stretch your legs, meet new people, and see one of the best hidden views in Prague!** 🌳 This Sunday, we’re heading up to the hillsides of Bohnice for some incredible hidden views of the city. From there, we’ll wander down to explore the beautiful Troja Chateau gardens and it's hedge labyrinth, followed by a relaxed stroll through Stromovka park. **It's a scenic, easy-going walk that lets you chat and connect naturally.** Afterward, we'll grab a quick drink at Výstaviště before heading over to our weekly board game evening! 🎲🍻 **🕒 THE PLAN:** **15:00 - MEETING POINT:** 📍Bus stop Čimický Háj: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/h5JbsPEx9SKiuV2m9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/h5JbsPEx9SKiuV2m9) **15:10 - STROLL STARTS** 🚶 (Bohnice rocks → Troja Chateau & Labyrinth → Stromovka) **17:45 - STROLL ENDS** **+ HEADING FOR BOARD GAMES** \- We'll finish at the Výstaviště tram stop\, grab a quick drink\, and head over to our Sunday Board Games night: https://www\.meetup\.com/prague\-together/events/315261338/ 🎟️ FREE ENTRY

**The BEST Board Game Event In Prague 🤠🍺** Every Sunday, we offer a curated menu of 4–5 featured strategy games (check out the event photos below for this week's lineup!), a non-stop open area for casual games, and a vibrant space for chill socializing. **Arrive at 18:00, grab a drink, and meet Luboš** (our Game Master). Tell him your vibe and experience level, and he’ll match you with the perfect table. Whether you want to lock into a long-format featured game, jump into fast-paced open gaming, or just drop by for drinks and conversation, there's a perfect spot for you! 🚀✨ 📍**The Down Under:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/uwi9GeuY27BkqnPn9 **✅ 100% FREE Entry:** No partners, experience, or games needed. We handle all the table matchmaking, setups, and rules! **✅ 19:00 Sharp:** The long-format featured games lock in and begin. *Arriving late or leaving early? You can jump into the Open Gaming Area at any time.* 🎲 **✅ Support the Venue:** There is no entry fee, so please support the pub by ordering some of their awesome food and drinks! 🍔🍺 Hosted in English. Casual snapshots are taken during the event.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Prague.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over dinner. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Let's play badminton at Sports Centre Olšanka. We'll meet at 10.40 and play for 60 minutes. If you have a Multisport card please bring it along, as it will make the court free for you and also reduce the cost for others. If you don't have a Multisport card the game will cost you a maximum of 150 crowns, probably much less. I will cover the cost of the court so please bring cash to pay me. There is a small organisation fee of 20 crowns for all players to participate in this event. Racquets can be rented for 50 crowns.

Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well. We are thrilled to bring our fourth BrowserStack QA Meetup on Thursday, July 9th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **Two Roads Diverged in a Wood: Docker Compose vs. Kubernetes** by **[Doug Reeder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdouglasreeder/)** **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** 📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 📅 **Date & Time:** July 9, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** 🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** Docker Compose and Kubernetes are two of the most popular tools for running containerized applications. Their feature lists are similar. Architects and senior developers need to know how their different paradigms lead to unexpectedly different experiences in production.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.