“ I'm the director of long tail marketing at Voxant, a company which syndicates video from top providers like MTV and CBS making news clips available for bloggers to embed on their sites. I'm 34, married with one son, and like triathlons and blogging. ”

“ This is Ken Sands, executive editor for innovation at Congressional Quarterly. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it makes a difference when you have the chance to meet face-to-face with folks. I belong to a slew of listserves and groups, but nothing beats sitting back with a brew and actually talking to folks. ”

“ This is exactly what I was looking for... ”

“ I am supporting an african group and would like to contact people involved or interested in nonprofit activities. ”

“ I believe art can helps heal and inspires change. That's why I created www.PostcardsfromKatrina.com. I look forward to meeting others in the group. As an artist I only create art that speaks from my soul to yours. What else can be more inspiring? ”

“ I have been designing web sites for 5 yrs, I am new to IA, new to the DC area, and I want IA Meetups because what could be a better way to exchange ideas, and meet some cool people at the same time. I am ready to do this (treonline@hotmail.com). ”

“ cool to see so many folks from Baltimore. goodgrieves.jessicashea.com ”

“ I want local JournalSpace Meetups because I am searching for diversions. ”

“ i'm hearing with some asl fluency. ”

“ HI All New to the Blogger thing...But its interesting... ”

“ Hi, I'm from Japan. I just completed the medical interpretation online course from Univ. of Mass. I used to be a freelance writer for Wired, and etc. Now, I'd like to know more about interpretation. Looking forward to seeing you all. Kimi ”