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#### Next step: schedule your first event. Scheduling an event will encourage more people to join your group. Schedule Change photo  # [Gruppo di biliardo pool/carambola amatoriale e mini-tornei](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/) [Milano, MI, Italy](https://www.meetup.com/find/it--mi--milano/) [1 members](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/members/) · Public group Share Manage groupSchedule event [About](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Events](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Members](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/members/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Photos](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/photos/?eventOrigin=your_groups) [Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/discussions/?eventOrigin=your_groups) More ## What we’re about Buongiorno a tutti. Sono proprietario di un bar e dispongo di un tavolo da biliardo semi-professionale. Sto creando un gruppo WhatsApp di giocatori amatoriali di biliardo americano pool/carambola, per la maggior parte debuttanti. Cerco persone disposte a unirsi al gruppo per giocare e divertirsi nel tempo libero, il pomeriggio oppure la sera in ogni giorno. Per stimolare l'impegno di ogni giocatore, abbiamo pattuito che il vincitore di ogni "mini-torneo" organizzato nei vari giorni giochi gratis e non paghi la tariffa di tempo per il periodo di gioco (un'ora di gioco costa 10€, ma viene di volta in volta frazionata in base al periodo di gioco effettivo). Il locale si trova in zona nord di Milano, stazione Greco-Pirelli, università Bicocca. Chiunque dovesse essere davvero interessato a partecipare e unirsi al mio gruppo, non esiti a contattarmi. Cerco persone serie e disposte solamente a divertirsi, senza puntare mazzette grazie mille. Antonio

Ti è mai capitato di avere tutto sotto controllo… e comunque non capire cosa stava succedendo? Benvenuto nel mondo moderno: microservizi, eventi, pipeline, e una valanga di dati che promettono chiarezza. Spoiler: non basta. Search, observability e open source condividono lo stesso obiettivo: trasformare dati grezzi in qualcosa che abbia senso, e il farlo mentre il sistema cambia, scala, e a volte ...si rompe. Non è (solo) una questione di tool. È capire come leggere, collegare e interpretare quello che abbiamo davanti. Da qui partiamo. ​ **Agenda** (in aggiornamento) * 18:30 – 18:45 Arrivo e Check-In * 18:45 - 19:15 **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione *(Fabio Marzotti)*** * 19:15 - 19:40 **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero (Maurizio Argoneto)** * 19:45 - 20:00 **Community slot** * 20:00 - 20:30 **Networking & Q&A** * 20:30 Fine meetup **Le architetture di observability sembrano sempre perfette… finché non le metti in produzione.** *Quando i dati aumentano, i tenant si moltiplicano e ogni team ha esigenze diverse, iniziano le vere sfide: isolamento, governance, costi, affidabilità. È qui che molte architetture, anche ben progettate, possono cedere.* *In questo talk partiremo da un caso reale per vedere cosa succede dopo: come si costruisce (e si mantiene) a livello di gruppo una piattaforma di observability, basata su **OpenSearch, fork open source di Elasticsearch e Kibana**, capace di gestire cluster distribuiti, carichi eterogenei e scenari multi-tenant senza perdere controllo.* *Vedremo cosa comporta davvero uscire da **Splunk** in un contesto enterprise: non solo come migrare, ma quando ha senso farlo, quali compromessi accettare e dove si nascondono i costi reali.* *Infine, sposteremo il focus dall’infrastruttura al suo utilizzo: come rendere logs, metrics e traces parte di un sistema coerente che supporti troubleshooting, affidabilità e operatività quotidiana, non solo dashboard.* ***Fabio Marzotti - Group log management & observability@Nexi Italy*** *è un IT Manager con ampia esperienza in ambito observability, automation, telemetry, log management e data streaming. Esperto nella progettazione e gestione di piattaforme di enterprise monitoring, con una solida background in system architecture e operations in contesti finanziari su larga scala.* **SBOM, SBAM: chi ha messo questo nel mio codice? Sicurezza della supply chain software di livello enterprise, a budget zero.** *Il software moderno non viene più solo scritto: viene assemblato. Quasi il 90% di una tipica applicazione è composto da librerie di terze parti. Se domani venisse resa pubblica una vulnerabilità critica come Log4Shell, quanto tempo impiegherebbe il tuo team a identificare tutti i microservizi impattati?* *Mentre le grandi aziende si affidano spesso a costose licenze “Ultimate”, PMI, team indipendenti e realtà con budget limitati rischiano di trovarsi esposti a un pericoloso gap di sicurezza.* *In questa sessione esploreremo come democratizzare la **Software Supply Chain Security** costruendo un perimetro di difesa automatizzato senza costi di licenza.* *Attraverso **una demo basata su un prototipo Docker,** analizzeremo un’architettura concreta che integra:* * ***GitLab Community Edition*** *per l’orchestrazione delle pipeline;* * ***Trivy*** *e **cdxgen** per la generazione automatica di SBOM, **Software Bill of Materials**, in formato **CycloneDX**;* * ***OWASP Dependency-Track*** *per il monitoraggio continuo e proattivo delle vulnerabilità.* *Andremo oltre il semplice vulnerability scanning, mostrando come **sfruttare l’intelligenza artificiale per l’analisi della raggiungibilità del codice** e per generare file **VEX**, **Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange**, utili a ridurre i falsi positivi e concentrare l’attenzione solo sui rischi realmente azionabili.* *Infine, discuteremo come questo stack possa aiutare le organizzazioni a prepararsi ai requisiti del prossimo **EU Cyber Resilience Act**, CRA.* **Maurizio Argoneto: AWS Hero \| CTO/Solution Architect \| Community Lead \(AWS\, GDG\, PLUG\) \| Co\-founder of 'Come To Code'** Maurizio promuove da oltre dieci anni cultura Open Source, community tech e innovazione digitale nei territori. Il suo lavoro unisce competenze cloud, architetturali e community leadership, con l’obiettivo di rendere l’innovazione accessibile anche fuori dai grandi hub tecnologici. C'è sempre nei nostri incontri un **community slot**, uno spazio dedicato agli interventi della community per raccontare un problema risolto in produzione, portare un tema tecnico su cui stai lavorando oppure condividere una domanda architetturale da discutere insieme. E, come in ogni meetup che vuole diventare una community vera, c'è spazio ampio per **Q&A, confronto aperto e networking**: perché spesso le soluzioni migliori nascono proprio dalle conversazioni informali tra persone che affrontano sfide simili. Sei benvenuta/io anche se non hai mai usato OpenSearch! Ti aspettiamo! **Call for Speakers ([Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/opensearch-milan-rome-usergroup-meetup/)\): candidati\|** **Seguici anche su LinkedIn: [link](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opensearchproject-rome-milan-usergroup/)** Siamo una community ufficiale OpenSearch Project, Il meetup è realizzato grazie al supporto dei community partner \- Seacom SB: contribuisce con competenze\, food e gadget \- Milano Luiss Hub: offre la location per il nostro meetup L’evento si svolge in uno spazio sicuro e inclusivo, in linea con i valori di rispetto e collaborazione della comunità OpenSource. Tutte le partecipanti e i partecipanti sono invitate/invitati a consultare e rispettare il **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation** per garantire un ambiente accogliente e libero da comportamenti non appropriati. In caso di disagio o comportamenti inappropriati, contattate le persone organizzatrici o referenti indicati. **Code of Conduct della OpenSearch Foundation**: [LINK](https://opensearch.org/code-of-conduct/)

Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃 You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 13 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃 ☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN ☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.30 pm ☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! 😉 This event is also in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂 *** Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan (MM3 Porta Romana)

10€ ENTRANCE FEE, ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE EACH WEEK, BE ON TIME. If you book a ticket, please send us a message confirming you're coming, and if you couldn't make it at the end please do tell us so we can give it to the waitlist. Message us via: INS: yellowdicomedy WhatsApp: +39 3477302866 Hi guys, this is Delia😊, the founder of Yellowdicomedy, as many of you came to me after the show and asked how to participate as a comedian or how to write jokes, here's our workshop: *Date*：EVERY Wednesday *Hour*: 19:30-20:30 *Location*: Yellowsquare *La Capella* I will bring you to there from the bar.(If you're late, tell the receptionist you're here for the workshop and look for Delia, they'll tell you where are we) *Entrance fee*: 10€ (cash or paypal at site) *What*: zero bullshit workshop, within an hour I will let you know you can actually learn to be funny. Straight to the point, I'll bring you jokes writing structure and practice on different types of jokes to find which ones are your style, you'll have your jokes ready right after, and this is not the best part yet, *after the workshop you will get to perform at our show immediately at 21:00 to test out your jokes!* One minute on stage, take it or leave it, discover if comedy is your thing with fully prepared material. What if I don’t want to go on stage? Well, what would hurt to become funnier than you were?

Mercoledì 27 Maggio alle 20,00 ti aspettiamo per un nuovo appuntamento Social con Aperitivo Italiano, una serata con grand Buffet, degustazioni LIGURI, calice di vino offerto e poi fino a mezzanotte si ballerà con le Hit Italiane. Il tutto nel nuovo estivo del Just Me di Milano (in caso di maltempo staremo nella zona al coperto). Avremo una zona riservata per il nostro gruppo per fare tante nuove amicizie, conoscersi e passare una bella serata insieme a tanti amici nuovi. **Just Me Milano** Via Camoens, 2 – Milano **Info e prenotazioni:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** scrivendo: 27just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso Per gli uomini: no maglietta e pantaloni corti o con strappi P.S. Parcheggio in convenzione a 200 m dal locale a 5€ tutta la notte con navetta A/R inclusa **APERITIVO ITALIANO** il nuovo evento social di Milano al JUST ME Mercoledì 27 Maggio 2026 dalle 20,00 alle 03,00 (all’ingresso dire: PRENOTAZIONE SCONOSCIUTI e nome indicato nella prenotazione) **Costo di 15 euro comprensivo di:** – ingresso – 1 drink – 1 degustazione di vino – grand buffet (aperitivo fino alle 22,30) – corner con degustazioni liguri – dalle 22,00 alle 00,00 DJset hit italiane – e a seguire Dj set internazionale fino alle 05,00 – ZONA RISERVATA PER I TAVOLI DEL NOSTRO GRUPPO (fino alle 23,00) Se entri dalle 22,30 alla 01,00: – ingresso con 1 drink: 15,00€ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Vi aspettiamo numerosi!!!!! Mercoledì 27 Maggio 2026 ore 20,00 **Info e prenotazioni: Per poter partecipare alla serata:** **Prenotazione obbligatoria, manda un Whatsapp al 347/5686000** **scrivendo: 27just, il tuo nome, età + numero tuoi ospiti** P.S. La direzione del locale si riserva il diritto di selezione all’ingresso.

(please note: time got shifted to 7pm) Anyone up for some tennis doubles? I believe we're 3 and looking for a 4th. Skill level is intermediate (around 3,5-4,0 on the USTA/ITR scale), hard court, outdoors, 5 euro per person

🇫🇷 Bienvenu à l'apéro franco-italien! Au programme ? Des rires, des jeux et de nouvelles rencontres 😊. Vous êtes français/italiens et vous voulez pratiquer votre italien/français ? Peu importe votre niveau, vous êtes les bienvenus. L'événement est ouvert à tous les francophones et italophones. 🔴 11€ par personne (boisson et plateau repas inclus). 🔴 Demandez Armando quand vous arrivez 🔴 Vous pouvez me contacter sur WhatsApp si besoin wa.me/393755246023 À bientôt ! ------ 🇮🇹 Benvenuto all'aperitivo Italo-Francese! In programma? Divertimento, giochi e nuovi incontri 😊. Siete italiani/francesi e volete praticare il vostro francese/italiano? Non importa il vostro livello, siete tutti benvenuti. L'evento è aperto a tutti i francofoni e italofoni. 🔴 11€ a persona (aperitivo incluso) 🔴 Chiedete di Armando quando arrivate 🔴 Potete contattarmi su WhatsApp se c'è bisogno wa.me/393755246023 A presto!

È un luogo multidisciplinare con una piccola palestra con tappetini, cuscini e coperte a nostra disposizione

Group amateur trekking including city centre **transfer**, local products **lunch**, amazing **panoramas**... and **the best vibes**! Follow us on [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/trekabreak_/)to receive your **welcome discount** TRAIL: \>\> **Difficulty**: easy << \>\> **Distance**: 4,3km (round trip) << \>\> **Time**: 1h41 (round trip) << \>\> **Elevation Gain**: 370m << \>\> **Menù**: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives << \>\> For all the details: [www.trek-a-break.com](https://www.trek-a-break.com/home.php) << Perfect for **nature lovers**, **solo travellers** and **small groups** looking for an authentic escape from Milan! **Define in advance** your pick-up point (Milan Darsena or Porta Venezia) and your preferred lunch menu in the online registration form. **Registration closes** two days before the trek or when the tour gets fully booked. **Free cancellation** is available up to five days before the event. **When the day comes**, hop on the minivan around 8:00 am (exact time depends on the route) and head to the mountains 60-90 min outside Milan. Get ready to explore high-beauty / low-effort routes with no technical difficulties, for a full day of breathtaking nature, Alpine culture and mountain gastronomy. **You’ll enjoy** spectacular views of Lake Como, walk surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, wander through ancient villages, discover Alpine stories and monuments, explore World War I defense systems and finally relax over a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, including: starter, main course, side dish, dessert, drink and coffee. The adventure ends around 5:00–6:00 pm, when the minivan brings everyone back to their pick-up point - **with eyes full of beauty and hearts filled with memories** ✨

*This club is for founders, VCs, operators, and startup ecosystem players — past, present, and future.* ​ Padel is one of those games you can pick up at any point in your life and immediately enjoy. You don't need to be fit, you don't need a background in racket sports, you just need to show up. The court is small enough that nothing feels out of reach, and the glass walls do half the work for you. ​What makes it special is that you actually talk while you play. Between points, during rallies, after a shot that somehow worked — there's a natural rhythm to padel that makes conversation easy. You get to know your partner in a way that just doesn't happen sitting across a table. ​We had a rally once that went on so long everyone stopped caring who won the point. That's kind of the spirit of the whole thing. ​ **🎯 What to Expect** ​**Two courts, at least 8 players** — we rotate and run mini-tournaments when numbers allow. All levels, always. ​ **Real conversations** — with your partner, between points, after the game. No agenda. ​**Competitive but Chill** — good plays, better laughs, and a rematch culture. 🔄 ​**💸 €15 per person** — pay before the game: [paypal.me/alexbing2](paypal.me/alexbing2) Paying upfront keeps the courts full and the group reliable. No last-minute ghosts. Arrive 15 minutes early to warm up and meet people. ​ **⚠️ Cancellation Policy** Cancel at least 2 days before if you can't make it — someone on the waiting list will be very happy to take your spot. No-shows without notice lose their €15 deposit and get moved to the waiting list for future events. p.s. If you don't see so many players registered on Meetup, you can check another channel - Luma [https://luma.com/7mpaamku](https://luma.com/7mpaamku)

**You’ve been living in Italy for months… maybe even years…** **but you still don’t really *live* in Italian.** You understand. You try. But when it’s time to speak, something holds you back. Not enough practice. Too much pressure. Or simply… no space that feels safe enough. I know this, because I’ve lived it. Learning the local language is what finally made me feel at home. That’s why I created this. **Welcome to The Village — a space to *experience* Italian, not just learn it.** This is for you if: – you want to actually speak, not just listen – you’re willing to make mistakes and grow from them – you value connection, presence and a positive group energy – you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone (gently, but consistently) This is **not** a traditional class. And it’s not for passive learners. In The Village, we: – practice real-life conversations – use role play, games and embodied exercises – support each other (no judgment, no pressure) – build confidence session after session The goal is simple: to help you feel more at home in Italy — in your body, and in your voice. I guide the space to make sure everyone speaks, feels included, and grows. **Small group. Real connection. Consistent practice.** If this resonates, contact me and I will share all details to attend: Francesca: +44 7551910793 Payment: 5x 2 hrs sessions: 50 euros, drop in sesson 12 euros

Hi, I’m **Ozzy**. I’ve been teaching yoga in Milan for 5 years, bringing together internationals and locals. **How to Join?** Add your name on Meetup. [Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20I%20saw%20your%20weekend%20park%20yoga%20classes%20on%20Meetup%20and%20would%20like%20to%20join) to receive payment details: **Drop-in or discounted class packs available** Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed. **You can see the vibe of the classes here:** Instagram: @ozzyoga.milano **Thursday Park Yoga in Sempione with Ozzy** **Time:** 19:30 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Language:** English **Level:** Intermediate We focus on **balance, strength, and flexibility** with intermediate-level poses and flows. **Location:** Parco Sempione Exact meeting point will be shared via WhatsApp after booking **Pricing** **Drop-in:** €15 **2 classes:** €28 **4 classes:** €50 All prices are final and include VAT All packs are valid until the end of July Valid for all regular group classes (weekend & future weekday sessions) Packs can be used for classes as they are released on Meetup **Before you come** Bring your mat (or a towel), wear layers for changing weather, and consider water, sun cream, and insect spray. **Cancellation policy** – **More than 24 hours before:** Cancel directly on Meetup → no charge – **Up to 1 hour before the class:** Please message me on WhatsApp → your credit is kept – **Less than 1 hour before, no-show, or no notice:** The class is counted → no refund or credit (no exceptions) *If a class is cancelled due to weather or by the organizer, your credit will not be lost and can be used for another class.* **Safety & Notes** Please listen to your body and practice at your own pace. This class is not suitable for pregnant women. If you have any health concerns, please consult a doctor before joining. By attending, you take responsibility for your own practice. **About me** I’m Ozzy, a certified and Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher. 👉 https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano

Calling all my Female English learners! ✨ Join me for a tutor session at the stunning Pinkeri. If you love all things pink and girly, this is the perfect place to level up your language skills together. I will provide speaking materials and my over 10 years of experience as a teacher. Who's coming? 🌸☕

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, May 30, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

Hybrid registration links at https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/career-success-group-job-seeker-accountability-networking-hybrid/ The Career Success Group is a networking meeting held on the 2nd Monday and a hybrid meeting 4th Thursday of each month from 9:30-10:30 AM ET with [Kevin Keene](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinekeene/). Join us if you are looking for a new opportunity, to grow your career, or if you are in a job transition. 1. Practice your elevator pitch in a safe space 2. Check-in for accountability 3. Set goals for your job search for the week 4. Meet others to build your LinkedIn network 5. Learn about upcoming events 6. Ask questions **CHAPTER LEADER** [Kevin Keene](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinekeene/) kekeene@comcast.net

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Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.