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Visualizing Women in Politics by Hahn+Zimmermann
Hahn+Zimmermann will present their project «Women in Politics», a visual investigation into the representation of women in government in 193 countries since 1950, offering insights into its development from concept to execution. The presentation covers the motivation behind this self-initiated project, design decisions, and the challenges encountered along the way. A particular focus will be on their cross-media approach, which extends the project beyond the website to include printed materials and textiles.
**Speaker:**
[Hahn+Zimmermann](https://hahn-zimmermann.ch/) is a design studio specialized in communication design and information graphics based in Bern.
**Agenda**:
17:00 Doors open
17:00–17:30 Drinks & chats
17:30–18:30 Presentation
18:30–19:00 Drinks & chats
19:00 Goodbye!
**Format**:
This session will be a presentation followed by a plenary conversation for questions and answers with our speakers.
**Language**:
Please note, this presentation will be held in German.
**Streaming:**
If you can’t be with us in person, you can join the livestream at 17:30 on Zoom. **You don’t need to register on Meetup to join virtually.**
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82762945983
Interactive Things will provide drinks and snacks and moderate the presentation.
CityRunning Enge
Start um 19.00 Uhr ab Hafen Zürich Enge
Dauer: 60 Minuten
Lauftempo Gruppe 1: 6 min/km (10 km/h)
Lauftempo Gruppe 2: 7 min/km (8.5 km/h)
Start 7pm at Hafen Zürich Enge
Duration: 60 minutes
Pace group 1: 6 min/km (9:39 min/mile)
Pace group 2: 7 min/km (11:16 min/mile)
Mattia Ferrini - Type Driven Development for human and AI reasoning
AI is changing the way we develop software. Mattia’s talk takes a fresh look at **Type-Driven Development** (TDD), and how types facilitate not only the work of human developers but also **LLM reasoning**.
The talk with be hands-on with code examples and open discussions
Agenda:
* What is Type-Driven Development
* An overview of F#’s type system
* How TDD facilitates human developers with AI tools
* LLM Tooling with types
* LLM reasoning with types
* Compositionality and reasoning traces
Mattia is a data scientist fighting a losing battle: replacing Python with languages featuring richer type systems. As the co-founder of Entropy42, a Zurich-based startup, he specializes in the verification of ontologies and mathematical optimization programs. There, Mattia leverages type systems and provers to sharpen the performance of specialized small language models.
Mattia will use F#, but his talk does not require any prior experience with the language.
Wednesday Aerial Yoga - Elevate, Stretch, and Relieve
Discover the magic of Aerial Yoga - a practice that not only enhances flexibility and builds strength but also offers a unique way to relieve stress on the spine and alleviate lower back pain. The hammock gently supports your body, allowing for deeper stretches and decompression of the spine, making it an ideal practice for anyone seeking both physical and mental relief.
**Why Join?**
**\* Relieve Spinal Stress**: The anti-gravity nature of Aerial Yoga helps to decompress the spine, reducing tension and promoting spinal health.
**\* Alleviate Lower Back Pain**: Experience gentle inversions that stretch and strengthen your back, providing much-needed relief from lower back discomfort.
**\* Accessible to All Levels**: Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Aerial Yoga is adaptable and welcoming for everyone!
**\* Boost Flexibility & Strength**: The hammock supports your body, enabling deeper stretches and enhanced core stability.
**\* Stress Relief & Relaxation**: Unwind in a tranquil environment, letting go of the day’s stress as you float through the air.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you!
✨ Class in English // Open-level (beginners are all welcome :))
✨ Props provided or bring your own
✨ Location: Yoga Nest Zürich at Oerlikon, Wattstrasse 3, 8050 Zürich
✨ Registration is required via [Yoga Nest Eversports page](https://www.eversports.ch/s/yoga-nest-1)
See you in the hammock :)
Outdoor figure drawing @ Irchelpark
**DE**
Willst du üben, Menschen zu zeichnen? Dann komm vorbei zum nächsten Treffen. Wir zeichnen uns gegenseitig ab, d.h. jede/jeder steht mal kurz Modell und die anderen halten die Pose im Skizzenbuch fest. (Kurze Posen von ca. 2–10 Minuten).
**Wir treffen uns um 17.30 Uhr vor dem Science Pavilion**
Wir zeichnen draussen. Und bitte bachte: Dieses Meetup findet statt, wenn mind. 4 Personen teilnehmen
*Bitte eigenes Skizziermaterial und ev. Hocker mitnehmen. Alle Zeichner\*innen (geübte und ungeübte) sind willkommen. Wir zeichnen uns gegenseitig in unserer Strassenkleidung, du kannst also so kommen, wie du bist. Wenn du aber gerne ausgefallene Kleidung/Kostüme trägst oder spezielle Accessoires hast, bist du damit auch willkommen.*
**EN**
Would you like to practise figure drawing? Then come along to our next meetup. We draw each other, i.e. everyone models for a short time and the others record the pose in their sketchbook. (Short poses of approx. 2–10 minutes).
**We will meet at 5.30 pm in front of the Science Pavilion**
We will be drawing outdoor. And please note: This meetup will only take place if at least 4 people attend.
*Please bring your own sketching material and possibly a stool. All sketchers (experienced and inexperienced) are welcome. We will draw each other in our street clothes, so you can come as you are. But if you like to wear fancy clothes/costumes or have special accessories, you are also welcome.*
Via Ferrata Events This Week
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Pizza Gravel Zurich
https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/2875816/-pizza-gravel-zurich
Pizza Gravel Zurich plans social rides on mixed surface around Zurich. Enjoy a nice ride and pizza afterwards. Please check the Komoot Pizza Gravel Zuruch collection for the upcoming tour.
Lake Apéro
Our lakeside aperitivo is the perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy great company!
This is a 'bring-and-share event' 🍕🥪🍹🍰🍷
Bring along something to eat or drink (a snack, a homemade specialty, a dessert, or a bottle to share). The more we share, the more we enjoy!
✨ What to expect
* A warm, friendly, and laid-back atmosphere by the lake
* Music, good vibes, and beautiful summer views
* Great conversations, smiles, swimming, and the joy of spending time together ✨
📅 When: Sunday, June 21
🕕 Time: From 18:30
📍 Where: Zürich Chinagarden (exact location will be shared in the WhatsApp group)
ℹ️ Join the WhatsApp group for updates and details:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FnDoqsllkYaDHe2QfruLlv
✨For this occasion, our traditional lakeside aperitivo will become even more magical with live music.✨
🎸 Special Guest: Giovanni Bassano (https://www.instagram.com/giovannibassano) will perform a live acoustic set featuring beloved Italian classics and international favorites.
Bring your voice along, because this won’t be a concert, it will be a shared sing-along experience.
If you enjoy the music, you’ll have the opportunity to support Giovanni with voluntary contribution.
Bring your friends, your positive energy, and your Italian spirit (even if you don’t speak Italian!) 💚🤍❤️
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An Epic Adventure from Middleburg to Purcellville and back
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37593880 (38 miles, 40% gravel)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37642919 (22 miles, 44% gravel)
Two routes: 38 or 22 miles. Picnic is in Purcellville with restaurants.
Toilets at the beginning, middle and end of the trail.
**NOTE: ADVANCED TRAIL. BRING EXTRA BATTERIES! THIS IS A FULL DAY SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURE.**
The GPS routes can be found here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37593880 (38 miles, 40% gravel)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37642919 (22 miles, 44% gravel)
Come join us for a ride through some unbelievably scenic roads between Middleburg and Purcellville, VA.
Loudoun County has a lot of beautiful back roads, many of which are gravel. This route meanders through some of the best scenery that this area has to offer. Expect to see miles of stone fences, pastoral farmsteads, charming little towns, and sparkling streams that snake their way through the landscape. You are guaranteed to end this ride with a smile on your face, and tranquility in your soul.
Road bikes with super skinny tires will not be appropriate for this ride; that being said, any other tire should be fine. The key to navigating gravel roads is to take your time, which you will want to do anyway, as you take in the scenery. We wait at intersections for slower riders to catch up, so there will be no pressure to go any faster than you are comfortable.
There is a winery just across the road from the parking area, and a brewery just on the other side of Middleburg, should anyone feel inclined to grab a bite to eat and a drink, after the ride.
Mile 0 to 7: Mickie Gordon Park to Hibbs Bridge
Both routes are the same to this point. Hibbs Bridge is a double-arched stone bridge with a humped back built between 1810 and 1830 when the Snickers Gap Turnpike was being constructed on what is now the Snickersville Turnpike.
Mile 7 to 9 (short route): Hibbs Bridge to Philomont General Store
The shorter route's lunch stop is at the Philomont General Store, which is a neat old building that has a variety of food, ice cream, drink, and other general store items. It has a strong 1800's vibe to it. There is also a restroom nearby.
Mile 9 to 22 (short route): Philomont General Store to Mickie Gordon Park
This is exactly the same as Mile 25 to 38 on the longer route.
Mile 7 to 18 (long route): Hibbs Bridge to Purcellville
We'll break away from the short route and make our way to Purcellville, where there are many good options for food directly on the route, including a Subway and 7/11. If you like Thai food, Patama Thai Kitchen (next to Subway) is top notch. We'll break for lunch in Purcellville's Fireman's Park, which has picnic tables and restrooms. The park is just down the road from the eateries, so consider bringing your food with you to the park.
Mile 18 to 25 (long route): Purcellville to Philomont General Store
We'll gradually get back into it after our lunch stop, and enjoy more pleasant back roads as we make our way to our final break point. The Philomont General Store is a neat old building that has a variety of food, ice cream, drink, and other general store items. It has a strong 1800's vibe to it. There is also a restroom nearby.
Mile 25 to 38 (long route): Philomont to Mickie Gordon Park
We'll head back over Hibbs Bridge and make a quick right onto a gravel road, which will lead us to some of the most remote and serene parts of the ride. You just can't find roads like this in most places, and we are lucky that Loudoun County sees fit to leave them be. We'll arrive in Middleburg the back way, bike down East Washington Street, and make a right just after leaving town. We'll take some neighborhood roads to avoid route 50 as much as possible, then do a very short stint (0.2 mi) on 50 to get back to our parking area.
**Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers**
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
[https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN](https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN)
**More information about using GPS files:**
[https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/](https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/)
**More information about e-bike ranges:**
[https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/](https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/)
**REGISTRATION FOR THIS RIDE IS YOUR AFFIRMATION THAT YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE DISCLAIMER BELOW.**
**DISCLAIMER**
**LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.**
**See for full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer**
Trivia at Kook Dogg Cafe (Reston)
We're going back to Kook Dogg Cafe in Reston this Wednesday. It is a restaurant-type atmosphere with a good menu and less noise.
Parking is free (for three hours), but it requires going through a gate. If the machine gives you a ticket, keep it in the car for when you leave. If the machine does NOT give you a ticket, but the gate simply opens, then it will do the same going out... so, no worries.
The game starts at 7 but try to be there by 6:45 to pick categories. We’ll be getting in around 6:30, and anyone is welcome to join. We do tend to leave when the game finishes, but no one else has to.
Team size is limited to 6, so only sign up if you can make it – and please remember to cancel as soon as possible If something changes.
Look forward to seeing you!
Learn all things Data Science and Compete on Kaggle
We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits. Join us on this bucket list adventure
**Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.**
**It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.**
We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below)
Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft
BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft
As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft
To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change.
The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system.
We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes.
As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear.
We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level and pace. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe.
More about our trek/trip.
As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wildlife. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season.
**Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.**
*But I don't have the needed gear?!*
You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there.
*Does this include food?*
All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us!
*What is lodging like?*
We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters)
*I am new at this.*
That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us.
*How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?*
We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. **Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance.** We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor.
**Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.**
*How much does this cost?*
**Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600**
Trip Cost includes:
\- 9 nights accommodation
\- 3 meals everyday on the trek
\- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes
\- Camping equipment such as tents\, tables\, chairs\.
\- Lead Guide\, Assistant Guides\, Porters and Cook
*RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.*
***The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:***
***[CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/8P9NUAVQM8UEN)***
*Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).*
*IF you need an airfare quote,* [Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: **[INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**
To see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 [CLICK HERE](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkfkUp6sEZVQ-xse1di_K19d1QVmSb5KOLeIjynRoWGv_XFLXI8wBfT61XxAHavg?key=U2tKajBuOGRiZkxBOUtTUG1GbUVRVmlDaERCeG5n)
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
[Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/)
The MAIN location where this event is posted:
[https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/)
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)
This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
[Click Here ](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)for our other events:
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
SOT 200318-10
Socrates Café Rockville Meetup
Socrates Cafés are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method; the idea that we learn more when we question, and question with others.
Although this may be considered a "philosophical" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Those attending decide upon the questions of the night. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, moral issues, and the first principles of things.
Prior to each meeting we vote online for the questions we will discuss. That way, we will have enough time to ruminate on them and have more in-depth conversations. If you RSVP to a meeting, you may post your question in the event comments section below. I'll send out a survey for voting a few days prior to the meetup. We discuss two questions each night. So you will get to cast two votes in the survey.
When we meet, we break into smaller groups of five to seven to discuss the top two vote-getters. Each group discusses one question for around 45-50 minutes, and we then take a short break. After reconvening, each group moves on to its second question.
Hope to see you there!
-Brian
















