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Efficient Reconciliation and Flow Control - PWL London @ Monzo
Efficient Reconciliation and Flow Control - PWL London @ Monzo
**Tim Ruffles presents:** *Efficient Reconciliation and Flow Control for Anti-Entropy Protocols* [https://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/rvr/papers/flowgossip.pdf](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/rvr/papers/flowgossip.pdf) The ideas in this paper influenced [systems at Amazon](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/projects/ladis2008/materials/rvr.pdf?), and beyond, e.g. Cassandra, Ringpop from Uber (used in Temporal). **Abstract** The paper shows that anti-entropy protocols can process only a limited rate of updates, and proposes and evaluates a new state reconciliation mechanism as well as a flow control scheme for anti-entropy protocols. **The Speaker** Tim is an engineer at [poolside.ai](http://poolside.ai/), previously at Plaid & GitHub **Location**: Appold St and Worship St corner London EC2A 2AG https://maps.app.goo.gl/GmCdcBLBCLR2ifou7 The nearest tube/train station is Liverpool St The entrance is located at the street level. This is not the main entrance of the building. **Checkin instructions:** \- Please proceed to the registration desk\. \- Have ready your Meetup handle for registration\, you need to be on the list to enter \- A small wristband will be handled to you \- There are drinks available for the night\, but no food\. **The schedule:** • 6.15pm: welcome and chitchat • 6:30pm: presentation starts • 8:00pm: presentation end Meetup are captured on video and uploaded on the PWL London Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYe-1uDIkjPtuH_qhoybnA
Wednesday Badminton 8-10 pm - All Levels
Wednesday Badminton 8-10 pm - All Levels
**🏸 APBC – Wednesday Social Session (Non-Profit)** Join us every Wednesday from **8:00–10:00 pm** for **fun**, **Non-Profit**, and **social badminton** . **Wednesday Session – Venue Change (Next 2 Weeks)** Hi everyone ! 👋 Due to school exams at our usual venue, we’ll be switching locations for the next two Wednesday sessions. 📍Venue: **Sobell Leisure Centre, Finsbury Park, N7 7NY** 🕣 Time: **8:00 – 10:00 pm** 🏸 Courts: **1.1/2court only** 👥 Capacity: **Max 8 players** Court availability is limited at Sobell, so spaces will be first come, first served via RSVP. We’ll be back at our regular venue once the exam period is over. Thanks for your understanding 🙏🏽 ⸻ **💷 Cost & Payment** **£12** per person for the 2-hour session (includes feather shuttles). **Reduced rates** for members - enquire at one of our in-person events if interested. Payment is requested in advance via bank transfer: * **Name: Alexandra Palace BC** * **Account no: 72351055** * **Sort code: 60-15-20** * **Bank: NatWest** * **Reference: 'YOUR MEETUP NAME & SESSION DATE'** * **E.g.: Vicky-070126** ⸻ **✅ RSVP & Cancellation Policy** We want everyone to have a great evening and enjoy their time at the club. As we are a **non-profit club with limited funds**, we kindly ask that if you RSVP, you are committing to attend. * **When the event is full, there will be a waiting list for players to put their names on** * **Please cancel at least 24 hours before the session if you can no longer make it, so your spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.** * **Once a spot becomes available, i.e. another member cancels, the first person on the waiting list will be added to RSVP automatically. As such, the person will be sent an automated email confirming so.** * **For those who do not wish to be added automatically, please remove your name from the waiting list.** * **No-shows without notice will be charged the full session fee on a future visit.** * **Repeated no-shows may result in removal from the group.** * **Please cancel waitlist 24 hours before the event if made other plans, as meetup will push you to attending list if spot opens up. We charge on spot basis.** Please be considerate and let us know as early as possible if your plans change. ⸻ **🎒 What to Bring** Please bring your own racket, as we don’t usually have spares available. If you’re attending for the first time and are struggling to source a racket, please contact one of the organisers in advance and we’ll can try to get you a spare
Online Spanish. Pre-Intermediate. Lunchtime
Online Spanish. Pre-Intermediate. Lunchtime
## Details This course is designed for beginners who have completed an A1 course or are familiar with the present tense and the *pretérito perfecto* tense. **Class information** * **Wednesday 10th September 2025 - 17th December 2025.** * **13:00 PM - 14:00 PM** * **15 hours over 15 weeks** * For this course we'll use the book **Aula Plus 2 ( Editorial Difusión)** * All our Online Spanish language lessons take place via **Zoom**. This tool allows the teacher and the students to share screens, cover grammar points on the white board, complete listening tasks, share files and practice conversation with classmates in break-out rooms. * **Price: £187** (Payment method is bank transfer. Once you enrol we’ll send you an invoice). * \*\*If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email with the course title to [hola@laescuelaspanish.com.**](http://hola@laescuelaspanish.com.%2A%2A/) * Please email us at \*\*[hola@laescuelaspanish.com**](http://hola@laescuelaspanish.com%2A%2A/) to enrol or if you need more information. **Communication Goals** * Talking about habits * Talking about time duration * Talking about difficulty * Making suggestions * Describing feelings * Talking about a person’s life (biography) * Talking about past experiences * Describing people * Expressing preferences * Describing a house * Comparing, locating and describing objects **Grammar Points** * Present tense: regular and irregular verbs * Reflexive verbs * *Desde/desde hace* * Talking about the past using the *pretérito indefinido* tense (regular and some irregular forms) * Past time markers: *hace un año, la semana pasada,* etc. * Prepositions of time: desde, hasta, durante… * Prepositions of place : *debajo de, encima de, detrás de, delante de*, etc. * *Este, ese, aquel* * *El/la/los/las + que + verb* * Talking about relationships: *llevarse bien/mal con* and *caer bien/ mal* * Comparatives * Possessive pronouns : *el mío/la mía*, etc. * The verbs *ser* and *estar* * The verbs *gustar, encantar* and *preferir* * The verbs *costar* and *sentirse* * The verbs *ir* and *irse* * The verbs *ser, tener, parecerse* and *llevar* * *Empezar and empezar a + infinitive* **Vocabulary** * Adjectives to express feelings: *ridículo/a, seguro/a, inseguro/a, frustrado/a, bien/mal...* * Biographical details * Cinema * Adjectives to describe physical appearance * Nouns denoting personal relationships * Types of houses * Parts of the house * Furniture and objects
DSOLG January Event - Honeypots: A look at their use
DSOLG January Event - Honeypots: A look at their use
## Details **Abstract:** A honeypot is a system for which there is no intended legitimate access, so what happens when you place three honeypots on the public Internet, in three different countries? Jonathan will explain what a honeypot is before talking through his research from July 2025, and comparing it to previous research in 2021 and 2022. You may find this year’s most popular password surprising!
Improving our reading of MSA
Improving our reading of MSA
Let's read Modern Standard Arabic together and help each other. This get-together continues weekly. Please disregard attendee numbers, as most members come without registering here. There is no charge for this time together.

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Group English Class at the Royal Festival Hall!
Group English Class at the Royal Festival Hall!
I am a native, qualified teacher of English and this is a session designed for you to go over any particular issues that you have in English - grammar, exam preparation, pronunciation, vocabulary and so on - as well as to practise your conversational skills discussing current topics. Just let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover during the session. The fee of £5 can be paid on the day in cash or in advance online. Thanks, Keith
Master prompts for GenAI content that doesn’t suck
Master prompts for GenAI content that doesn’t suck
**🚩 Your AI isn’t the problem. Your prompts might be.** Left unchecked, Generative AI can create inconsistency and chaos — but with the right prompts, it can accelerate impactful content creation without compromising on quality. In this talk, **[Lucy Woodham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-woodham-49283482/)**, Senior Content Designer at **Mastercard**, will dive into how you can harness Generative AI to make life easier for you and your stakeholders, with your strategic oversight at the helm. **When:** Thursday 22 January, from 6.30pm **Where:** Codat, 15 Long Ln, London, EC1A 9PN **What:** 18.30 - 19.00 Arrival 19.00 - 19.45 Presentation 19.45 - 20.00 Short break 20.00 - 20.45 Presentation and practice 20.45 - 21.30 Networking *All times are approximate.* **How to find us:** The entrance to the Codat office is located inside the glass doors of Griffin Court, to the left of the Subway. You'll see WTD signs and organisers. [Map pin](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E2Ap9mfCvVprvLrVA) \| [what3words](https://what3words.com/bride.lock.eating) **Photos:** Note that the organizers will take some photos for the WTD group.
Group English Class in Wimbledon!
Group English Class in Wimbledon!
I am a native, qualified teacher of English and this is a session designed for you to go over any particular issues that you have in English - grammar, exam preparation, pronunciation, vocabulary and so on - as well as to practise your conversational skills discussing current topics. Just let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover during the session. The fee of £5 can be paid on the day in cash or in advance online. Thanks, Keith
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Book  3
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Book 3
* **read event description before signing up** * **register on Meetup to attend** * **update RSVP if plans change** * **arrive before 3pm** * **read the Book before session** * **review the Questions** [Book 3 - In Carnuntum](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Thoughts_of_the_Emperor_Marcus_Aurelius_Antoninus/Book_III) *Reading Time - 15 minutes* *Knowledge of prior Books is not required* [Gregory Hays translation used in session](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meditations-Translation-Modern-Library-Classics/dp/0812968255/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DYZJGWO42PUG&keywords=meditations+gregory+hays&qid=1656706450&s=books&sprefix=Meditations+Gregory%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1) Meditations is one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. With a profound understanding of human behaviour, Marcus provides insights, wisdom, and practical guidance on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity to interacting with others. Explore this timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by leaders, readers and thinkers throughout the centuries. **Questions we'll explore** 1\. So we need to hurry\. Not just because we move daily closer to death but also because our understanding—our grasp of the world—may be gone before we get there\. \(1\) *How do you feel about this?* 2\. Don’t waste the rest of your time here worrying about other people—unless it affects the common good\. \(4\) *What can you usefully do?* 3\. To stand up straight—not straightened\. \(5\) *How would you go about this?* 4\. Forget everything else\. Keep hold of this alone and remember it: Each of us lives only now, this brief instant. The rest has been lived already, or is impossible to see. *(10)* *What are the implications?* 5\. If you\.\.\.\.—can find fulfillment in what you’re doing now\, as Nature intended\, and in superhuman truthfulness \(every word\, every utterance\)—then your life will be happy\. No one can prevent that. (12) *Do you agree or disagree?* **To fund the costs of** [room hire](https://bunhillquakers.org.uk/files/2025_bunhill_booking_info_trifold.pdf) **and** [Meetup subscription](https://www.meetup.com/blog/new-organizer-pricing-key-improvements/) **£15 is payable** To minimise admin there are no refunds/credits unless the meeting is cancelled. Refunds exclude Meetup/PayPal fees. **If you sign up and can no longer attend, please Edit RSVP asap to "Not going" so someone else can take your spot.** There is no waiting list if the event is full. Please check this Meetup page on the day of the event, as a spot may become available if there is a late cancellation. **If you sign up, and do not Edit RSVP to "Not going", and are a no show, you will be removed from the Group and can rejoin after 3 months.**
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best! You want to realise your potential! You want to make the right decisions at the right time! Obviously- you want to be a success! Do you have all the skills in place? Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back? Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas? We can help you to maximise on your potential. If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now! We have various times available for your own personal consultation This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London. We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test. https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
Coding Dojo: Let's do some TDD!
Coding Dojo: Let's do some TDD!
For our first meetup of 2026 we kick off at the Codurance office with a fun Coding Dojo where you'll practice your Test Driven Development software engineering skills - a key skill for Software Crafters that care about producing quality code. Join us for an evening of coding, food and drinks. Come and code along, share ideas, discuss best practices with Test Driven Development and learn from our expert Crafters and your peers in the London Software Craftsmanship community. **What’s the format?** After a short intro, we’ll get into groups/pairs or work solo, whatever people feel most comfortable with, and start building. You choose how you want to work and what language you want to code in. This session is about collaborating with others, becoming a better developer and building your network, in a fun, relaxed environment. We'll be sharing ideas, discussing best practices and using this as an opportunity to learn from our fellow coders. All levels of experience very welcome, if you want to brush up on your Test Driven Development skills or are a complete novice, do come along. All welcome! All you need to do is bring a laptop if you’d like to code along - please have your preferred language and editor setup. **Food and Drinks** Pizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival sponsored by [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/), with vegetarian and vegan options available.
OWASP London Chapter Meetup [IN-PERSON]
OWASP London Chapter Meetup [IN-PERSON]
**This event is kindly sponsored by Nuaware.** **Raffle prizes are kindly sponsored by GitGuardian and Docker.** **There is limited seating available for in-person attendees. Registration required.** **This event will also be live-streamed on YouTube.** **Recordings will be available on the [OWASP London YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/OWASPLondon)** **Venue Location**: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA **Nearest Tube Stations:** Shoreditch High Street Overground (2 min walk), Liverpool Street (15 min walk) **Doors Open at 6pm** for registration, pizza, drinks and networking. The talks start at 6:30pm (we start on time!). **TALKS:** **OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News** \- Sam Stepanyan\, Andra Lezza\, Sherif Mansour \- OWASP London Chapter Leaders **"DNS Based OSINT Techniques for Product and Service Discovery" -** Rishi Chudasama This talk will explain how to map products and services by passively detecting DNS TXT records. By examining these records, we can identify technologies used in an organisation's infrastructure without directly probing the target **"Race Against The Workflows: Stealing GitHub Tokens from Docker Images" -** Gaëtan Ferry Your Dockerfile says COPY . . and you think, "What could go wrong?" Turns out: a lot. We're diving into a sneaky GitHub Actions vulnerability where your authentication tokens get stored inside Docker image layers and published to public registries, where anyone can grab them. A race follows, between your workflow finishing and attackers downloading your Docker layers to loot the secrets hiding inside. Learn how this works, how to exploit it, and how to make sure your pipelines aren't leaking secrets to the world. **"Securing the SDLC: From Container Images to AI Agents" -** Tharinda Basnayake This presentation examines the evolution of supply chain security challenges from container images to AI agents. We'll explore how modern development practices create new attack vectors, from containers running hundreds of unnecessary packages to AI agents accessing enterprise systems without proper security controls **SPEAKERS:** **Rishi C (@rxerium)** Rishi is a London-based cyber security researcher specialising in zero days, vulnerability research, threat intelligence, OSINT and risk management, dedicated to strengthening cyber resilience through proactive discovery and defence. **Gaetan Ferry (@*mabote*)** Gaetan is a security researcher with a decade of experience uncovering software vulnerabilities. After establishing himself in offensive security in 2015, he transitioned to security research in 2022, bringing his hands-on expertise in application security. His track record includes uncovering significant vulnerabilities in enterprise-grade systems like Cisco Nexus and Apache HTTPD. Gaetan loves sharing his knowledge through blog posts, speaking at conferences, or hands-on security training sessions at universities and private organizations. **Tharinda Basnayake** Tharinda Basnayake is a Technical Account Manager at Docker and has worked with open source developer tools his entire career. Currently, he primarily works with Docker's strategic customers in the finance and consulting sectors. **RAFFLE - win a prize (or two!) kindly donated by our sponsors!** **TICKETS:** OWASP meetups are free and open to anyone interested in application security. Please note that you MUST book your place to be admitted to the event by the building security. Your name will be checked against the guest list **CODE OF CONDUCT:** We hope you enjoy the event, we care deeply about inclusivity and diversity so that OWASP is a comfortable and welcoming community for everyone. Please reach out to one of our chapter leaders if you have any feedback/concerns or would like to speak to us, we take these matters very seriously. OWASP Code Of Conduct: [https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/code-of-conduct](https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/code-of-conduct) **PHOTOGRAPHY** Please note that OWASP events are open to the public, and OWASP does not restrict attendees (including OWASP staff, volunteers, sponsors, and media) from taking photos or videos at our events. The talks will be video recorded. By attending OWASP events, you acknowledge that you are in a public space and that attendees (including OWASP staff, volunteers, sponsors, and media) may capture your image in photos and videos. Nevertheless, OWASP encourages event attendees to exercise common sense and good judgment and respect the wishes of other attendees who do not wish to be photographed at the Events.

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Pranic Healing Level I - PH I--- DAY 2 of 2
Pranic Healing Level I - PH I--- DAY 2 of 2
MCKS PRANIC HEALING® Level I In PRANIC HEALING® Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency. PRANIC HEALING® has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALING® very effective and easy to apply. Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALING® Level 1: Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body. Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment. Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing. Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your: respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis. Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you. All PRANIC HEALING® courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course. This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2. The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class. PRANIC HEALING® Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses. For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!! LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.
Project Management (PMP) Classroom Training in Columbus, OH
Project Management (PMP) Classroom Training in Columbus, OH
**Course Overview:** For project management professionals, the PMP certification is a widely accepted credential. It attests to their proficiency in project management and leadership. Obtaining PMP certification indicates proficiency in project management techniques and a dedication to best practices. It raises earning potential, creates new chances, and improves career prospects. The Project Management Institute (PMI) administers the PMP certification, which necessitates passing a demanding exam, proving experience, and fulfilling professional development criteria. **Training Overview:** This in-depth PMP® course is carefully crafted to provide professionals with the information, tools, and techniques needed to lead projects in a wide range of industries. Updated according to the most recent PMBOK® Guide and PMI standards, the course addresses fundamental project management areas such as initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project. Attendees will receive hands-on practice through live case studies, interactive training, and exam techniques so that they are well-equipped to take the PMP certification exam. The training is also in compliance with the PMI 35 contact hour requirement and is conducted by certified trainers with real-world industry experience. [https://www.icertglobal.com/course/pmp-certification-training/Classroom/5/3644](https://www.icertglobal.com/course/pmp-certification-training/Classroom/5/3644) Take your career to the next level with our **intensive PMP® Bootcamp**, designed to help you lead projects with confidence and earn your PMP credential quickly and efficiently. · Hands-on training in project planning, execution, monitoring & closure · In-depth understanding of PMI frameworks and the PMBOK® Guide **·** Proven strategies to **clear the PMP exam on your first try** · Guidance from expert trainers with 15+ years of industry experience **Key Features of PMP Certification** · **4 Days In-Person Training:** Intensive classroom sessions with expert-led instruction, hands-on activities, and full PMP® exam coverage. · **PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition-Based Training:** Aligned with the latest PMI standards, focusing on principles, performance domains, and real-world project applications. · **90 Days of E-Learning Access:** Get unlimited access to recorded sessions, study materials, and practice exams for 90 days to reinforce your learning at your own pace. · **PMI Application Assistance:** Get step-by-step guidance to complete and submit your PMP® exam application accurately and confidently. · **35 Hours of Classroom and Online Instructor-Led Live Training:** Comprehensive, real-time training delivered by certified instructors in both in-person and virtual formats. · **Approved Course Materials:** Study with PMI-authorized and industry-recognized materials aligned with the latest PMP® exam content outline. · **Money-Back Guarantee:** Enroll with confidence—get a refund if you don’t pass the PMP® exam under our specified terms and conditions. · **Exam-Based Mock Tests:** Practice with full-length, PMP®-style mock exams designed to simulate the real test environment and boost your confidence. **Benefits of PMP Certification:** · **Global Recognition:** PMP is a universally respected credential recognized across industries worldwide. · **Higher Salary Potential:** PMP-certified professionals earn up to 20% more than non-certified peers. · **Career Advancement:** Opens doors to leadership roles and high-impact project opportunities. · **Validated Skills:** Proves your ability to manage projects efficiently using industry-standard best practices. · **Stronger Networking:** Connect with a global community of project managers and PMI members. **What will you learn?** * **Project Management Frameworks:** Understand PMI’s approach and the PMBOK® Guide (7th Edition) * **Project Lifecycle & Processes:** Master initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing phases * **Agile & Hybrid Methodologies:** Apply adaptive project practices used in modern industries * **Team Leadership & Communication**: Learn stakeholder engagement, team dynamics, and conflict resolution * **Risk, Time & Cost Management:** Effectively manage project constraints and ensure delivery success * **PMP® Exam Strategy:** Gain test-taking techniques, practice with mock exams, and get exam-ready tips **Our Pass Guarantee: Your Success is Our Priority:** We’re committed to your success—our training, tools, and support are designed to help you pass the PMP® exam with confidence. **Why Choose Our Program? Learn from Industry Leaders. Succeed with Confidence.** · Led by certified experts with 15+ years of experience · PMI-authorized training aligned with the latest PMBOK® Guide · Proven track record of high first-attempt pass rates · Practical case studies and real-world project insights · Dedicated support from registration to certification However, basic understanding and knowledge about quality aspect and quality control will prove to be useful. Other course you might be interested: CAPM \| PMP \|LSSGB \| LSSBB \| LSSGB & LSSBB \| ITIL \| CBAP \| PMI\-ACP \| Big Data \| DevOps \| Data Science \| CSM If you are interested, please let me know so that I can send you special discounted price along with the customized registration link which will help you to enroll it easily. **Other Training Courses:** CAPM \| LSSGB \| LSSBB \| LSSGB&LSSBB\| CSM \| PMI\-ACP \| CCBA \| CEH \| DevOps If you have any more queries regarding PMP training and certification write an email to : [alex.wood@icertglobal.org](mailto:alex.wood@icertglobal.org) [https://www.icertglobal.com/](https://www.icertglobal.com/) Email: [alex.wood@icertglobal.org](http://alex.wood@icertglobal.org/) Phone: 713-287-1187
Azure CBUS January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
Azure CBUS January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
**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 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (1st Tues)
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (1st Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ). This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
Psychic Development Series  II - Pueo Group
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia