P-2-P (peer-to-peer) search engine which believes that searching really ought to be decentralized

Faroo is the p-2-p (peer-to-peer) search engine which believes that searching really ought to be decentralized. Internet architecture itself is decentralized, I personally like to think the WWW stands for Wild, Wild, West. Faroo scours the frontier based on what you, the searcher, thinks is relevant, with out any central institution gun slingin.’ Nothing stands in the way of the information you want and the searcher, because all pages are ranking based on user ranking. In the same manner, those who provide the content are to be sure their content will be found, since all Faroo search results are current, comprehensive and efficient.


“The collection of the whole, exponentially growing Web on a single central system is not successful on the long run. Despite constantly increasing investments in hardware the completeness and freshness of the search index will steadily decrease.
With the concept of a distributed peer-to-peer search engine the same users, who provide the content of the internet assure also, that it is findable too. Thus the search results may be provided more up-to-date, more comprehensive and more cost-efficient.
The searcher becomes a part of FAROO. The architecture is decentralized like the Internet itself. There stands no more central institution between the information source and the searcher.
With the tremendous growth of information the relevance of search results becomes more important. This is assured by an fully automatic ranking of web page content by the users of the peer-to-peer search engine.”
More at:http://www.faroo.com/

A1 Webmarks, stands for Anywhere 1 click away, and is a personal bookmarking site with additional social attributes

A1 Webmarks, (which musn't be confused with the steak sauce) stands for Anywhere 1 click away, and is a personal bookmarking site with additional social attributes. It allows users to categorize and tag personal webmarks for assignation to a topic; most used webmarks, or favorites, can be accessed instantaneously, and all webmarks are alphabetized and checked periodically so that you'll know which ones are no longer accessible. The social aspect of A1 comes in the form of recommendations; based on usage info of all A1 webmarkers, the site will point you in the direction of other sites you may enjoy. A1 also allows its users to see the most popular tags and the corresponding webmarks. There are lists of the most popular webmarks on a specific topic and users can create new ones. to add to your Webmark you have three choices available to you: you can 1) click on the "My Webmarks" button and enter the url of the page you want marked, 2) you can also use the "add" link if you're on the site, or in your own webmarks, or finally you can choose option 3) and download the webmarks bookmarklet. The site requires that you sign up to use it, but overall, it's pretty useful and easy to navigate.

"A webmark marks a location on the web, just like a bookmark marks a location in a book. It's a web page, whose address you want to remember for some reason. Webmarks are often called bookmarks or favorites, especially when the webmark itself is stored offline on your PC."

More at:http://www.a1-webmarks.com/

Geocommons takes Google maps and allows users to graph and chart particular data sets according to geographical location

Geocommons takes Google maps and allows users to graph and chart particular data sets according to geographical location. For instance, if you're interested in knowing how many windmills are in Holland, or if you want an idea of bottled water consumption within the inland Northwest, Geocommons provides the means to create an intelligent map that suits your needs. The site has ready access to a repository of high quality geodata which any one can use with a few simple clicks of their mouse. Demographics, environmental attributes, political info,crime rate, unemployement-- all of this information is available for your use, and it's still expanding. If you're moving for instance, you can use Geocommons to find out about your neighborhood, it's crime rate, schools, traffic, and pollution. You can create your own data sets and export them to Google Earth's KML and you'll get your own smart, customized map. Or you can use Geocommon's workspace and search their data archive adding it to your map as you go. Data is supplied by Geocommon users, NGO's, goverments, and neo-geographers. Currently to create your own Geocommons map you'll needn't spend a cent, however the site will enable private data in the future for an additional cost.

"GeoCommons is a place to explore, create and share intelligent maps and geographic data."

"If you work with geographic information (or have tried to), you know how difficult it can be to find data and how much of a hassle it can be to make data you find usable. On GeoCommons, you have access to a huge repository of high-quality geodata that is ready to use with a few simple clicks. GeoCommons includes a wide range of data in areas such as, population, environment, recreation, schools, crime, employment, traffic, politics, shark attacks and whatever wacky or edifying information the community contributes."
more at:http://www.geocommons.com/

Poly9 Free Earth is a cross-browser, cross-platform 3-D map viewer that comes with tons of great features.

Poly9 Free Earth is a cross-browser, cross-platform 3-D map viewer that comes with tons of great features. They are currently working with applications Twittervision 3D, Flickrvision 3D, and UFO Maps to help create the best platform for you to view your 3-D maps. Features include GeoRSS feed, mapstraction compatibility, solar system planets and maps, embeddable videos, pushpins, mouse control, and the ability to zoom and tilt to get a more enhanced view of your world. The application size is 189k, and developers are permitted to include Poly9 Free Earth on their website since they have a Javascript API. You do need Flash Player 9 to view the maps.

“Poly9 FreeEarth is a cross-browser, cross-platform 3D globe which does not require any download1.
Developers can learn how to include FreeEarth on their own site by reading about the JavaScript API.”
More at:http://freeearth.poly9.com/

XuQa is an online reality game in which you must climb the social ladder to become the most popular and riches person in the XuQa network

XuQa is an online reality game in which you must climb the social ladder to become the most popular and riches person in the XuQa network. There are game different rooms to play the game and you can create your personal own and invite others to play along with you. Users are ranked according to popularity; the more popular you are, the higher you rank. In order to increase your rank you can play poker, become a Xuqalebrity, post in the forums, and challenge friends. To get to the top level, level ten, you need to socialize a lot, and earn a lot of peanuts. Peanuts are the XuQa currency. They can be used to activate premium services on the site. Each XuQa member has their own profile with 5GB of storage space for photos, etc. There's a Crushlist for you to write down your loves without anyone knowing. If your crush adds you to their list a match is made. Actions, such as tinkles, kisses and bitch slaps allow your friends and crushes to know how you feel. To join you've got to register.
"What is XuQa? An exciting network of friends where you socialize and compete to become the Richest and popular person in the game."
More at:http://www.xuqa.com/