Please join the Foreign Policy Association and the Japan Society for a lecture with Ambassador Tsuneo Nishida, the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations. The challenges that the world face today are diverse and complex; from nuclear disarmament and terrorism to human rights and sustainable development. Japan has been a crucial player in the efforts by the international community to ensure peace and stability and promote development throughout the world. Ambassador Tsuneo Nish …

Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI). The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors leading thinkers for lectures and panel discussions on science, philosophy, and religion; supports local community events and campus groups; works with media and opinion makers; and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. For more information, …

At Socamotion we turn your workout into a Caribbean carnival! This group will help you learn about our fun exercise classes, exciting events, and new ways that we want to meet new people. Classes are currently being held in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens and new instructors are joining our family. Classes are held in a variety of settings and change with the season including SocaMotion™  dance fitness, SocaSavannah™ walking, SocaRaté™ stick fighting/kickboxing, and SocaArmy™ bootcamp. We also le …

Digital/Social media is changing the way we communicate, which also affects the future of Public Diplomacy. This group aims to bring together social media managers, communications officers and digital marketers at the consulates/foreign representations in New York to share experiences, learn best practices and explore this new world of "digital diplomacy". Members must be currently employed by their country's department of foreign affairs or related government institutions, such as the cultural …

Meeting at great venues throughout NYC and Brooklyn, we always have a great time at our relaxed, open, and social gatherings. For all levels of NYC French Speakers in their 20's and 30's.

We are a COED PICK UP SOCCER GROUP that Play Soccer for FUN and to have a good time. We have Indoor and Outdoor Games in MANHATTAN. Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Players are welcome to play. WHY PLAY SOCCER WITH US : EACH SESSION YOU GET TO PLAY 3 GAMES OF 25-30 MINUTES PER GAME WITH A BREAK IN BTW EACH GAME. TEAMMATES ARE HIGHLY SUPPORTIVE & EVERYONE GETS INVOLVED IN PLAY. PLAY IS AT A GOOD LEVEL BUT NOT TO COMPETITIVE. ROUGH PLAYING IS NEVER TOLERATED. IT'S A FRIENDLY AND DIVERSE GROUP. …

This is a group for anyone who wants to learn how to produce the sounds that make up an accent. Actors auditioning for accent roles are welcome, as well as comedians who want to add credibility to their acts. If you've ever wanted to learn how to do any accent, we'd love to help! We will meet once a month for two hours in a fun and informal setting. Bring a pen and paper, and the three accents you'd like to learn. Think of it like a party at the United Nations! Group and private coaching is als …

If you are a native speaker or an advanced level learner of English who would like to meet fascinating people from all over the world, this group is for you! We offer a variety of meetups that allow members to explore the many exciting things to do and see in the New York City area. Also, our message board allows you to ask and respond to questions about the English language, American culture and living in New York City. Before you can join, please read through our *About Us* section. The …

NYC Bhangra is New York City’s own Bhangra enthusiasts who are spreading awareness and joy through Bhangra dance. Watch us : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpxyuSuCpGI THERE IS NO FEE TO HAVE FUN WITH US . Meet us, learn dance, or simply dance with us :)  Only fees for meetups which involve renting space to train you in Bhangra. Since 2007 NYC Bhangra has been a dance institution for performing arts to actively energize students/audience/members about Indian dance forms and promote cultural f …

WELCOME TO UNITED LATINO PROFESSIONALS! Friends. Culture. Community. EXPLORE THE CULTURE! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! GIVE BACK! ULP Vision: United Latino Professionals(ULP) will be the leading social networking group in the nation, with chapters in all major urban areas. Our activities will continue to unite people and celebrate Latino culture. ULP Mission: United Latino Professionals (ULP) is a social networking platform designed to foster strong connections between its members. ULP offers varied, high …

Hi. I am a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for New York's 7th Congressional District (Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy, Williamsburg, Bushwick,Cypress Hills, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Vinegar Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Ridgewood and Woodhaven . This group will be for campaign volunteers to organize together towards the Democratic primary in the summer of 2014. I know that if we organize together, we can achieve …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Let's De-Program together... If you're like me, you're probably someone assumes is a liberal because of your taste in music or dress... and has to "come out" as not one. You don't understand why everyone has to adhere so neatly and conform to group/sub-cultural stereotypes in the first place. Why can't people think for themselves? Why can't we be lots of things? If you're like me, you over-hear Liberals talk and think, "I know what they're thinking- I would have disliked (the new, conservative) …

A group dedicated to providing commissioned officers past and present an opportunity to come together for camaraderie, networking, advice and mentoring as well as an exchange of ideas regarding the national security challenges facing the United States.

This group participates in local as well as national politics.  We are interested in supporting candidates who promote a non-interventionist foreign policy, sound monetary policy, an audit of the Federal Reserve and economic policies that provide the greatest value for the majority of people.  From time to time we have speakers, debate viewing parties and gatherings to discuss ways to improve the Democratic Party and take action. Prior to a primary we will support particular candidates that cham …

We are sick and tired of both political parties lying and stealing from honest, hardworking Americans. We believe that an informed vigilant citizenry is the only hope we have for defending and protecting the great American principles of individual liberty, free markets, sound money, non-interventionist foreign policy and a Constitutionally limited government. Together we stand, divided we fall. Let us join together in the nation's most vibrant city to show our elected officials we will defend ou …

The Christian Party of America (www.christianpartyonline.com) is a new, national third-party of Christian voters, dedicated to proclaiming that Jesus is Lord in the political arena. Our purpose is to bring our country back to being an unabashedly Christian nation, by offering and electing competent candidates who share and promote our vision. Please join us in our goal of uniting believers under the banner of Jesus Christ to bring constitutional freedom to all people of the United States. We bel …

New York Yoga Club is part of a national Yoga club that was created to offer people of all levels cost effective forms of healthy practices (yoga, tai chi etc) with local quality instructors in natural outdoor settings. We want you to come out & create community through YOGA around NYC.  It is through community that we feel connected, inspired and supported. "When you break up the individuals from a community into individual units, they become disempowered because it's the collective consciousne …

Best Wishes for 2013 !!! We would like to extend to you, all your loved family members and friends our warmest wishes for a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2013. The New York City English Language Group formerly known as New York City English as a Second Language (ESL) The English Language Unites Us All. Let Us Have More of It !!! 18-118 year-YOUNG?... Regardless of your speaking level, YOU are WELCOME to Join Us to Practice ENGLISH and Have a Lot of FUN too! You accept to complete your …

WHY FIGHT?... for 27 MILLION REASONS! "Freedom is not a gift from heaven... we must fight for it every day!" ~ Simon Wiesenthal Few people in the developed nations have a grasp of the magnitude of human trafficking. Fewer still take action. Welcome to Fight Slavery Now! Thank you for choosing to make a difference. We are an all volunteer grass-roots organization of regular folks like yourself. Most of us initially knew little about this subject, or else believed that incidents were few and far …

Who We Are This group exists to bring together technology entrepreneurs solving local business challenges and local businesses looking to grow. What We Do Using a mixture of presentation and discussion formats, we provide a forum for members and invited guests to share their business challenges and knowledge, and to present their expertise and the projects and products they are working on. Who Should Join "Local businesses looking to grow" can include anyone selling anything to customers "l …

We are a group of restaurant workers fighting for the rights of restaurant workers nationally, on a legislative level. Did you know that there are 13 million restaurant workers in United States and that we hold 10% of the jobs. WE generate 632 billion dollars in sales annually and are working in the second largest private sector industry (only after the retail industry ). Yet, just like many of our brothers and sisters in the retail industry we have No Paid Sick Days ! No Vacation Time ! - no ma …