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If you're new to New York Linkup and would like some advice or encouragement on how to get started, please make use of our "buddy system." The people you see listed below have volunteered to help out by corresponding with the new people on New York Linkup, to share their experiences and offer guidance and support.

Please feel free to drop any of them a note about anything concerning New York Linkup. Each one of our "buddies" has a lot of experience, and would like to help you feel as comfortable and confident as possible.

You can also find the New York Linkup "buddies" listed in events and searches. Just look for the green B next to someone's name. That's the "green light" to go ahead and contact them with questions.

Aky B - Manhattan - picture - joined February 27, 2006

"Hi all- I would like to exchange more intellectual, fun and memorable events with good people!"

Profession: Product Developer Interests: I love music, arts, nature, history, food /wine/sake, walking in the park, traveling, making new friends & many intellectual events. I like something that makes me wowed. It's always nice to be exposed to new things that help me be more diversified.

Ben B - Manhattan - joined September 25, 2005

"Hi I'm Ben from New Jersey. Just email with any questions you may have that i can help you with as well as learning from you too."

Profession: Retired Interests: Reading books on spirituality and Buddhism. My favorite author is Deepak Chopra. I love music of all kinds (mostly interesting bands from the 60's and early 70's), travel, and meeting new and different kinds of people who share my interests.

Bernadette B - Manhattan - picture - joined May 4, 2006

"When I was new to the city, this group really helped me just branch out and meet new people without any pressure. I've hosted several events and moderate two of the groups. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions :) Welcome!!!"

Profession: VFX Producer/Manager Interests: Traveling everywhere, watching sports (basketball & football esp.), doing things with my dog, snowboarding, yoga, reading fiction, taking pictures, learning spanish, UCLA, going to new restaurants/places, and meeting people with interesting backgrounds.

Blythe B - Queens - picture - joined May 17, 2005

"Hi. All. Looking forward to meeting you at upcoming events. I've attended several, and have had a great time at all of them. If you have any questions, just email me. I'd love to be of help."

Profession: Copywriter for Advertising Agency Interests: Reading short stories and various fiction (Bestsellers, classics, etc.), Independent films, Music (Everything from classical to alternative, to hip-hop, top 40, etc), Exploring different areas of Manhattan, Writing (Fiction and poetry)Traveling, Outdoors

Bob B - Manhattan - joined December 24, 2004

"Please feel free to call me with any questions."

Profession: Freelance writer/editor Interests: Theatre, films, music (especially jazz and cabaret), reading, traveling, exploring museums and art galleries.

Camille B - Brooklyn - joined November 15, 2005

"Hello fellow new members. I am new, and I cannot wait to meet you all! I'm planning some groovy linkups: snowboarding, skiing, dancing, broadway, capoiera, kickboxing, tennis, concerts, etc. I'm a globetrotter and need good company so don't be a stranger."

Profession: Real Estate Agent / Student Interests: I work and attend school full time. I enjoy skiing, traveling, dancing (hip hop/salsa), trying new foods and going to plays both on and off broadway. I want to snowboard, kickbox, learn ballet and speak spanish fluently. I am training for the NYC Marathon

Chirag B - Manhattan - picture - joined July 16, 2005

"Hello friends NYC linkup is a great way to meet people and participate in different events. I've been and host and an attendee and it's always fun. If you have any questions, or would like to suggest an event and would like to get together, let me know.."

Profession: Capital Markets/Finance Interests: Outdoor acitivities, events, concerts, travel, movies, cooking, dining out, partying, anything that sounds interesting, I'll give it a shot.

Christian B - Brooklyn - joined May 25, 2005

"You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish . . . I'm here to help."

Profession: graphic artist Interests: windstorms, old blueprints, sloops, thermodynamics, trolleys, reedy piano blues, ghosts, bourbon, detective stories, bison, chestnut trees, tankards of dark ale, linguistics, zeppelins, canoeing, wild grasses, autogyros, subtitles, zen

Dominique B - Manhattan - joined September 2, 2005

"Hey! Welcome. Any questions or need to know where or how to start...or even just to drop a line, holler!"

Profession: " Struggling Artist"---Travelling Gypsy (the decent ones!) Interests: Born in Vancouver, BC+ lived both in TO of Canada.Lived in Manhattan, NYC 5 yrs;left to relocate in Sydney, OZ.Postponed for SF/SJ location. I Travel, Read, exercise, sports, dance, performing Arts. Luv Interacting in philosophical conversations of Spirit

Eugene B - Brooklyn - joined August 31, 2005

"Hi! I am TranceDog....Which, as you might have already guessed, means I love dogs and trance music:-) Well, I don't bite, so feel free to drop me a line! "

Profession: IT production and network support Interests: Among my other interests, I enjoy music, good movie, reading, adore all kinds of animals, and love and appreciate art. Would be happy to meet new people who share my hobbies or can introduce me to something new.

Gary B - Manhattan - picture - joined April 27, 2005

"Hi. Let me know if you have any questions."

Profession: internet website designer Interests: Skiing (and Apres Ski), mountain biking, inline skating/rollerblading (I teach it in Central Park), race car driver, volunteer with NYCares. Old movies, new restaurants & nightspots, museums, parks, dogs, travel. Cooking italian, cajun, bbq, thai

Irene B - Manhattan - picture - joined February 26, 2006

"Linkup is a great way to meet people and attend or host fun activities. If you'd like to get started, just ask!"

Profession: Advertising Copywriter Interests: exploring New York, meeting new people, reading (esp mysteries and philosophy), spirituality, working on my novel, hiking, art and industrial design, movies (thrillers, comedies, indie), learning to rollerskate, live music (C&W, zydeco, rock), theater

Irene B B - Manhattan - picture - joined June 15, 2005

"Welcome...this is a great way to explore personal interests and meet new people. Questions? Feel free to get in touch!"

Profession: psychologist Interests: International travel, island hopping, surfing, writing poetry, writing the first 60 pages of novels, fusion restaurants, exploration of ideas with grounded others, and enjoying life

Jane B - Queens - picture - joined July 28, 2005

"Welcome to NYClinkup this is a great place to socialize and meet people. So many activites to chose from as well as groups to join. Check out my new group. "I Love New York". Look forward to meeting you at the next event."

Profession: Pharmaceutical Sales Interests: Interested in meeting new friends, mixing and mingling, enjoy trying out the latest restaurants, watching movies, going out dancing, and love to travel and learn about new cultures and trying out different cuisines.

Jennie B - Manhattan - joined March 6, 2006

"Hi there, Jennie from Murray Hill. Contact me with any questions or to brainstorm event ideas."

Profession: physician Interests: Snowboarding, reading fantasy novels, watching foreign films, dancing, traveling, international cuisine, putting people to sleep and then waking them up again :-)

Jennifer C B - Manhattan - picture - joined November 5, 2006

"Hi - Please feel free to ask me for help!"

Profession: quality assurance analyst Interests: I like English new wave music (Depeche Mode, New Order, etc), cooking for and hanging out with friends, my 2 cats, LOST, painting and viewing art, playing poker, chess and backgammon.

John G B - New Jersey - picture - joined November 20, 2005

"Let me know if you have any questions! I'd be more than happy to help."

Profession: social worker, therapist Interests: Yoga, hiking, indie films, art (abstract), cycling, meditating, cooking vegetarian/vegan/raw food, dining out (vegetarian/vegan/raw), Indian culture/spirituality, psychotherapy/psychoanalysis/ psychodrama.

Laura B - Brooklyn - picture - joined July 3, 2005

"Welcome to NY LINKUP! If you are up for a quick drink in brooklyn heights or cobble hill, let me know! Enjoy!! Cheers"

Profession: Energy and Environmental Professional Interests: Opera, plays, theatre, symphony, live music (funky/fun), dancing (Latin, Club, Modern, choreography), group dinners with intellectual discussions, cycling, water sports (diving, learning surfing, beach walking), art venues & painting, photography, cooking

Lea B - Manhattan - joined July 11, 2005

"Hi - welcome to NY Linkup! I've been to several events and had a great time and met some cool people. If you have any questions, just email me. I'd be glad to help. :) Looking forward to meeting you at a future event!"

Profession: Finance Interests: Movies (except horror), music, dancing, trying new restaurants and bars/clubs, meeting new people, concerts/shows, playing piano, watching college football, yoga, traveling

Lee B - Manhattan - picture - joined December 20, 2005

"I've found Linkup to be a fun way to meet people. Happy to answer any questions you may have. Ciao!"

Profession: environmental planning Interests: Bicycling, tango, singing, yoga, reading, travel, exploring NYC, spirituality, theatre, x-c skiing, progressive politics, massage, concerts, food & wine, dancing, meeting people, vegetarian cooking (esp. Italian & Indian), the Mets, fabulous hats!

Lindsay B - Manhattan - joined May 30, 2005

"NY Linkup is a great way to meet people! I've been to several events and can help you navigate the process among the 20s crowd."

Profession: public relations Interests: Jogging outdoors, shopping, eating out, live music, meeting new people, anything social.

Maria W B - Manhattan - picture - joined May 2, 2005

"Hey there! If you're new to NYLinkup and need some guidance in either posting your first event, attending an event for the first time, or just have questions~ I'd be happy to help out!"

Profession: Clinical Applications Coordinator Interests: House music, after hours clubs, astrology, brunch, books, film, spicy food, snowboarding, spinning, knitting, wicca, wine, and planning the wedding.

Maurice B - Brooklyn - picture - joined July 7, 2006

"My social circle is the size of a postage stamp. I need to expand it. This is a great website. ENJOY IT Feel free to say hi to everyone."

Profession: Executive Director of non-profit Interests: meeting new people, museums, day trading, parenting, international and domestic travel, personal training, cooking, computers, roadtrips

Meredith B - Manhattan - joined July 25, 2005

"Im always willing to meet new people who are interested in joining linkup. Feel free to email me!! :)"

Profession: Commercial Administrator at NBC Interests: Reading, tv, movies, meeting new people and just having fun!

Monique B - Queens - picture - joined February 16, 2005

"Hi! I've not attended as many events as I'd like to but the ones I have attended have been fun and sociable. So don't wait! Scan the events or host one. Make it happen :)"

Profession: media/arts education Interests: Media Analyst, freelance creative writing instructor for youth, performance poetry, improving my chess game, independent films/festivals, outdoor activities, traveling, meeting people, exploring NY, film festivals, and wanting badly to get into yoga!!

Monique B - Brooklyn - joined November 16, 2005

"Welcome! You'll really enjoy this pressure-free way to meet new, wonderful people from all walks of life. Contact me if you have any questions!"

Profession: Management Consultant Interests: Meeting interesting people, international travel, international politics, theatre/plays, art, foreign/indie movies, dining out, music/dancing, outdoor activities/hiking, museums, animals, doing volunteer work, feeding my sweet tooth...

Punit B - Manhattan - joined January 24, 2005

"Hey, join the party...!!"

Profession: Business Analyst Interests: party hopping, partner dancing, yoga, international travel, cricket, astrology, shopping, watching TV (channel hopping), adventure sports, drinks, backpack travel....

Sean B - Manhattan - joined November 2, 2005

"Hi, I'm a 23 y o medical student. I'm happy to meet new people and talk. I'm sort of from all over and I went to college in Chicago. My parents currently live in North Carolina."

Profession: Medical Student Interests: pop art, postmodernism, physics, math, neuroscience, auteur directors, cognitive psychology, medicine, tennis, football, the simpsons, the Sopranos, conservativism, Marxism, game theory, formal langauges, Rushdie, higher education, Artificial Intelligence

Shai B - Manhattan - picture - joined January 21, 2005

"Hi welcome to linkup...a great palce to meet new people and participate in fun activities and events!! i love this site..its been great for me and i am sure you'll find it wonderful too!!! Shai"

Profession: fashion designer / entrepreneur Interests: Good movies, art, exploring different cultures and stimulating conversations, meeting people that have unique perspectives, books, music, museums and sociocultural events, learning new things, politics, philosophy, wine, gourmet food & travel.

Stefano B - Manhattan - picture - joined October 26, 2005

"I'm happy to help anyone get the best experience Linkup can provide!"

Profession: Quant finance Interests: sushi, tapas, travel, hiking, tennis, other sports, Mets, classical music, bridge, trying new restaurants, cooking, wine, scotch, learning about different cultures, theater

Yogendra B - Queens - picture - joined June 11, 2006

"Welcome to the Link Up group. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at any point of time in future. We shall appreciate your active participation in various events, which will contribute to building a vibrant society."

Profession: Automotive sourcing consultant, Management Audit of Indian Cos. Interests: International travels, automotive business development, indian music, cooking, get-togethers, yoga, health management, painting and long walks.