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各位，又是香港 Linux 用戶的聚會間。有沒有甚麼使用 Linux 的有趣故事想分享？ 一如上次，我們的活動有小型的 lightning talk 環節（下附網上表格報名），與及用戶閒談時段： 19:30 互相認識及自我介紹 20:00 Ubuntu 及 Fedora 新版本功能簡介 20:20 參加者主導的技術分享 (Lightning talk) 21:00 閒談或新手求助 備有少量茶點。 \-\-\-\- 分享環節報名： [https://forms.gle/oTZwCCPeFp8cZZaL9](https://forms.gle/oTZwCCPeFp8cZZaL9?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMldvb1hOSUc3bkdHeHliMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7wzbeWJy7qEQRp9zk-bcvYv49UC4iuW9ns_tpYhBbxxQyv5uzglF1F-hS81w_aem_ENOnA3Aw8-WQUP0Ra_PmKw)

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**Dear Conscious Dance Friends,** **Monday we dance to let our bodies express and our souls come alive - however small or big, expression communicates what matters from within.** **Birds don’t ponder how they express themselves, they sound freely and call in all to proudly witness their song.** **Come express and soar wherever the music takes you or to simply stay curious to explore, connect with music, release energy, and discover the joy of dance - moving and expressing freely as the birds bring in spring!** **We are looking forward to welcoming you!** **Venue and Timing
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 **Dance Concept - 佳誠大廈
7 Floor, 230 Wan Chai Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
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 **7pm to 9pm - Doors close at 7:20pm sharp
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 **Please arrive at 7pm so you have ample time to settle in to the private dance floor that has been prepared for you. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance barefoot or with footwear designed exclusively for the dance floor. No street shoes are permitted.
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 **Session Rates
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 **We welcome your contributions on a sliding scale from HK$100 to 350.
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 ***Sliding Scale Suggestions** **Payment :** **Via Payme +852 95277597** **Transfer HSBC 571742246833** **• 350 HKD Standard Fee** **•1000 HKD (Package of 4 x 250) - valid 12 weeks** **•100 HKD Support Crew Fee (Support Crew is confirmed by Facilitator)** **•150 HKD Concession Fee/ Sliding scale for unemployed, students or financial need** **•200 HKD Concession Fee/ Sliding scale for unemployed, students or financial need** ***if Cash, -cash amount I commit to pay at Door** **Payment to:** **Via Payme +852 95277597** **Transfer HSBC 571742246833** **Please note on currents updates on “Angel rates” that are taking space from Aug 2025 :** **As of right now, we have two dances per month, and if you purchase “Angel rate package” (4 dances) the validity will be 12 weeks, instead of 8 weeks.** **We really appreciate your financial support.**

九龍普通話演講會會屬於國際演講會89區O4分區的分會，2000年創立迄今已有16年歷史，是香港的第二家最早成立的普通話演講會。本會宗旨 : 透過普通話演講，以自學、互學形式，提高溝通及演講技巧，從而建立自信及領導才能。 本例會詳情如下 : 會議日期 : 2016年8月1日（星期一） 時間 : 晚上7:00-9:00 地點 : 九龍尖沙咀柯士甸道童軍中心1101室 (http://easy-speak.org/tm_location.php?loc=1431) 例會主題 : 責任心 語言 :普通話 費用 : 演講會會員免費，非國際演講會會嘉賓收費 HK$20

In the busy Central & Western District,we provide you with a quiet and cozy corner. You can sit, relax and unwind,or pick up a brush to paint and create freely. No skills needed, no experience required.Just come to de-stress and enjoy your peaceful time. 在中西區鬧市裡，留一個安靜又溫柔的角落給你。 你可以靜坐、放空、休息，也可以隨心拿起畫筆，自由畫畫、創作。不用技巧、不用基礎、不用趕進度，只為療癒、減壓、陪伴自己。 Fee: HK$180 per person 費用：HK$180 / 位 Included: · Free basic art materials (paper, paint, brushes)· Quiet seating, lighting & air-conditioning· Self-guided painting & relaxing (no instruction) \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 包含：・免費使用基本畫具（畫紙、顏料、畫筆等）・安靜座位、燈光、冷氣・純放鬆、自助畫畫，無教學 Included: · Free basic art materials (paper, paint, brushes) · Quiet seating, lighting & air-conditioning· Self-guided painting & relaxing (no instruction) \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 Whatsapp 預約: 4449 0049 **Event time:** 9:00pm-12:30am 時間: 晚上9:00pm-12:30am **Venue:** Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong 地址: 文咸西街44-46號903室 For more info, can check our IG: Midnight_bliss_studio or website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/

經驗原因也好，人心改變也罷，現在越來越人不滿足於打一份工，可能是希望增加財政來源，改變收入結構。 斜槓族只適用於瀟灑、沒有負擔的年輕一代？還是年紀大了反而會想與時間競賽，勇敢嘗試更多？ 既然有空，不如出來飲杯咖啡，說說你的看法？ 有興趣請聯絡我，WhatsApp 90356039. 期待與你見面聊聊😉

*"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." — Mahatma Gandhi* **What is a small, silly, or completely mundane thing you do differently when you are entirely alone, versus when there is someone else in the room?** As human beings, we are naturally wired for connection. We learn early on the delicate art of blending our voices with others, reading the room, and keeping the peace. There is a profound, quiet beauty in being part of a harmonious community, and adapting to the people around us is a deep act of care. Yet, this beautiful dance requires energy. Sometimes, the rhythm of the outside world grows so loud that it drowns out the quiet melody playing in our own heads. While tuning ourselves to our environment is a necessary part of life, constantly wearing a "public face" can eventually leave us feeling exhausted or disconnected from our true selves. Join us at this Curious Souls Cafe gathering to explore the beautiful, sometimes tricky balance between fitting in and staying true to who we are. We will discuss the gentle art of adapting, the difference between keeping the peace and losing our voice, and how we carve out quiet sanctuaries of solitude to recharge. Let’s share how we tune out the noise, find our "kindred spirits," and navigate the friction of living alongside others. Bring your stories, a reflective spirit, and an open mind. Let's discover the quiet freedom that comes when we finally let our own melody be heard. **Inviting those who...** 🎶 Wish to balance their deep desire for connection with their quiet need for personal space and solitude. 🕊️ Navigate the gentle, everyday art of keeping the peace without losing their own voice. 🌿 Seek a warm space to discuss the difference between "fitting in" (adapting to the room) and truly "belonging" (being accepted as you are). ☕ Wonder how we figure out which of our desires are truly our own, versus the expectations we naturally adopted along the way. 🤝 Hope to find "kindred spirits" who appreciate a comfortable, companionate silence just as much as a deep conversation. 📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience 💬 Prompted Conversations We will use virtual question cards designed to help people thoughtfully explore the foundations of their identities. Here are some sample questions: * What is a small, quiet rhythm you have—like needing a slow morning or a completely silent commute—that feels delightfully out of sync with the fast-paced world? * When does adapting to the energy of a room feel like a beautiful act of care, and when does it start to feel completely exhausting? * Who is the person in your life whose presence feels as relaxing and effortless to be around as absolute solitude? * There is a concept called "collective effervescence"—the magic of a group of people all feeling the same emotion at the exact same time. When was the last time you felt deeply connected to a room full of strangers? From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. The exact format of the event may change depending on turnout according to [https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to](https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to) and other factors. 💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you. An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned. ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!

✏️ People Drawing People – Drawing Session IDEA GALLERY, TST Join us for a relaxed, pressure-free People Drawing People session in Tsim Sha Tsui. Open to all levels — beginners welcome. This is an independent practice session (not a class). We’ll work through timed poses in a calm, focused environment. Bring your own materials. Come to draw, improve, and connect with fellow artists and enthusiasts! 📍 IDEA GALLERY Rm 2-101, 2/F CKE Shopping Mall Tsim Sha Tsui

【歡迎只作旁聽，會作分享的書友優先】 1. 活動目標：希望大家能夠分享閱讀心得，開開心心共渡週末。 2. 地點：歡迎參加者提議，消費自付。 3. 時間：下午2時至5時（3小時） 4. 活動流程：以廣東話為主，輪流分享閱讀所見所聞，其他人輪流發問。希望各人藉此更能深刻了解書本知識，用更多不同角度探索書本， 互相啟發及學習。 5. 參加者需帶備一本已經閱讀80%或以上的書本 （中英文書皆可），歡迎絕大部分主題：勵志、心理、商業、股票、旅遊、運動、健美、中西醫療、哲學、散文、美術、種植、歷史、學習方法等等。不接受漫畫、雜誌、報章及任何淫褻不雅之讀物。 6. 活動在午餐 / 下午茶中進行。 7. 失約和習慣性最後一刻退出的成員，將從成員名單中刪除。 8. 若有候補名單，曾經失約和曾經最後一刻退出的成員，他們當次出席的名額將給予其他候補成員。 9. 其他事項：活動期間，參加者應小心看管個人財物，如有任何損失，本會概不負任何責任。

This is a regular Bring-Your-Own-Book session, where participants share and present to the group non-fiction books they have read. New members are welcome to attend to listen to and discuss the presentations of others. Usually a meeting takes around 2.5-3 hours. During this time we discuss 2 different books, roughly 1 hour per book. Any non-fiction material: a book, documentary, or lecture or a part of it - anything with a title and an author and that contains some coherent ideas. Each presentation includes a summary of a book (15-40 min) and discussion (accordingly). The meeting will be either in a park or in a coffee shop, on HK side. The exact place to be confirmed with the attendees **by WhatsApp only**. I will / have sent the link to the WhatsApp group, please use the link. Introvert friendly. We have people from different countries, so while books can be in any language, the language of the meeting is English. There is a fee of 20 HKD for the first timers to help funding the Meetup membership needed to run the group. Do not hit "Attend" if you are not going to attend. If you RSVPed, but there is anything preventing you from going to the meeting, remember to tell the host as soon as possible and/or update the RSVP - before the RSVP is closed, to give other people a chance to take your spot. But if you plan to attend, do hit "Attend", please :))) No-shows are all silently noted with much disapproval and will be removed from the group.

Ignore the waitlist, message us here or on instagram (barhop.hongkong) to sign up. Join us for the Hong Kong Daylight Bar Hop every Saturday afternoon! Discover a new perspective on drinking as we embrace the vibrant daylight hours in Hong Kong. We'll bring you the most fantastic happy hour deals! As part of our adventure, we'll be taking a Hong Kong public tram ride from the first venue to continue our party at the bustling red light district, adding a touch of local charm to our journey. **What it includes:** - Free entry to 4 awesome bars including 1 live band bar - One complimentary shot at each bar - One complimentary Hong Kong public tram ride to party at the vibrant red light district of Hong Kong - Choose your favourite song to jam out in one of the bars! *Drink deals priced at $30 on average* **Meeting time:** 2:15 PM **Meeting Point:** Causeway Bay MTR exit F2 ( Hysan Place) **Entry Fee:** $135 ( Buy 2 get 1 Free for Students) **Walk Ins:** $160 *Reserve your spot through FPS/Payme to 68293890 Or CreditCard or ApplePay: https://book.stripe.com/4gweVY5B0dGrfAcdQW* *We hop every Saturday! **We are taking a regular tram ride (not a party tram) T&C on our website (www.barhophongkong.com)

Looking to expand into new markets, strengthen your brand, or transform your business? Join our upcoming T-box workshop! A representative from the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) Implementer will introduce the Fund’s scope of support, key application requirements, and assessment criteria. They will also address common questions related to the application process, helping you make the most of government funding to drive business growth. Additionally, the SME ReachOut team will present the latest information on other popular government funding schemes designed to support SMEs in business transformation. Don't miss this opportunity—register now! Register: [LINK](https://forms.hktdc.com/web/registration/CCM/en?id=69c4b84d65b2061d68cc2cb5)

We are writers of all levels – beginners to published. And we meet at STARBUCK at IFC (P2 Shop2097-2098, International Finance Centre), Central for fun writing and sharing sessions! We all write a one-sentence prompt, then each select one at random. We write something based on the prompt for 45 minutes, after which, we share our work with each other and discuss as desired. Of course, sharing is optional but encouraged. (Feedback is always polite and respectful.) Alternatively, you can bring your own project(s) to work on in the company of fellow writers (published and yet-to-be published). You can share your project(s), too, if you want. It's all about creativity and productivity in a supportive environment! Any questions, just reach out to our organizers through Meetup.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches. * **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason. * **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes. ## Discussion Questions 1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie. 2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?** 3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome? 4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend? 5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles? 6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way? 7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time? 8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?

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

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**

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!