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Ancestry.com announces an exciting partnership with Sorenson Genomics which will add DNA results to its ever-expanding database of family history records.

The world's largest online resource for family history documents and family trees

Basic maps site: The 'Basic maps' site carries the appearance of the new 'interactive maps' site and also includes many new features previously only available on the 'interactive maps' site. The 'basic maps' site has static maps which are non-draggable and you will also be able to use it without having to enable JavaScript. Birds Eye: Birds Eye or 'oblique' imagery, gives a unique perspective by taking images at a 45-degree angle and from four different directions. The imagery is captured by low-flying aircraft and is constantly being expanded and updated. Find A Business: This service allows you to quickly find local businesses and services, get directions to them using our route planner and share what you find with friends and family. Improved travel directions: We now offer you walking directions as well as driving directions; the ability to route between points of interest, as well as between addresses; and directions for even more countries. We also give separate maps for the start and end points as well as for your full journey. Search the web: The 'Search the web' tab will take you away from the Multimap site and onto the 'Bing' homepage powered by Microsoft.

Combine the power of a desktop tool like Microsoft Outlook or Google's Picasa with an online service and social network. We wanted to catalog and manage our bookmarks with a rich user experience, discover content based on our unique tastes from others who share the same discriminating taste, synchronize our favorites online with our different desktops and laptops, and share selective topics with friends, family and peers.

Share your photos, videos, and blog posts safely. Get your real friends and family discussing them.

a new kind of family history site: a place where the focus is on people-a place to discover who you are. youwho is making it faster, easier, and more enjoyable to connect to your roots.

Task2Gather is a free online service for task and project management that organizes your personal, family, social and business lives by keeping all your commitments in one place.

The world's leading online scheduling tool, Doodle takes the pain out of finding the right date and time for a group of people to meet and makes scheduling virtually effortless. The basic service is a free online coordination tool which requires neither registration nor software installation.

A good tool to schedule your meetings

Schedule an event ... ... such as a board meeting, business lunch, conference call, family reunion, movie night, or any other group event.

MoodJam is a visualization of your moods and other people's moods. Use MoodJam to: * Keep a record of your moods every hour, day, and weeks-as often as you want, for as long as you want. * Visualize your moods in beautiful color strips. * Learn about trends in your moods and colors you associate with specific moods. * Share your moods with friends, family, co-workers, and other people who matter to you. MoodJam is a free service provided by the MoodJam Research Group in the Human Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. We sometimes study how our members use MoodJam to learn how to improve personal and social awareness of moods. We promise to never give your personal information to anyone. See our privacy policy for more information.

UberMedia is the leading independent developer of applications and web-based services that make it easier for users to find, follow and communicate with others on Twitter and other social media platforms. The company is focused on driving innovation in user experiences across a range of online and mobile platforms. UberMedia also provides advertisers and brands with new ways to engage and communicate with consumers via Twitter through its family of apps. Located in Pasadena, California, UberMedia is an Idealab company. read more

"UltraViolet connects you with your entertainment, on your terms. Buy movies & TV shows once, add them to your online UltraViolet Library at no cost, then instantly stream and download to a wide variety of devices at home and on the go. With your UltraViolet Library, you have choices for where to buy and watch - at any time, you can choose from a growing number of participating UltraViolet retailers. And, you can share your UltraViolet Library with your chosen circle of family and friends."

Do you really need another thing to log into or register for? How about memorizing another password? With Pastelink, registering an account is strictly optional. Feel FREE to share files up to 250MB with your friends, family and coworkers.

MP32Tube is a new way to share music with your friends, family or with your business partners. With mp32tube, you can convert an mp3 (or a .wav file) and an image to a video, and upload your music on youtube. For more security, all the connections to your Youtube account are done through Google's AuthSub API. That means we never have access to your password, you just give us the permission to upload your video to your account. Learn more

Super Fast and Easy File Hosting. PutLocker isn't just another file hosting site. It allows you to store all your files in one place, manage them, and share them with your friends and family.

Radically Simple Photo Sharing ~ PhotoRocket lets you instantly share any number of photos to friends, family and favorite sites. Your contacts can view your photos online from any computer or mobile device.

Auto-magically organize your friends and family into groups. Privately share photos and status updates within groups  Free!

Serve is a fast, simple and secure way to send and receive money to and from your friends and family. All you need is the recipient's email address to quickly send and receive money2.

making movies out of your photos should be really simple. We've made tracking shot to help you create videos that you will want to share with your friends and family.

What About Yelp? In today's internet-dominated world, online reviews have become an integral part of our decision-making process, whether it's choosing a restaurant, booking a hotel, or buying a product. Among the many platforms available, Yelp has emerged as a popular and influential website when it comes to sharing customer experiences and opinions. With millions of reviews covering various businesses, Yelp has amassed a considerable user base, making it a valuable resource for consumers and businesses alike. However, like any other platform, Yelp is not without its controversies and challenges. Over the years, several concerns have been raised regarding the legitimacy and reliability of Yelp reviews. This raises the question: What about Yelp? One significant concern is the authenticity of reviews on the platform. As Yelp's popularity grew, so did the temptation for businesses to manipulate their ratings by posting fake reviews or soliciting positive reviews from friends, family, or even paying for them. This unethical practice not only misleads consumers but also undermines the credibility and usefulness of Yelp as a reliable source of information. To address this issue, Yelp has implemented various measures to combat fake reviews. They use sophisticated algorithms and automated systems to filter out suspicious content, including reviews that may be biased, suspicious, or posted by the same IP address. Additionally, they encourage users to report fraudulent reviews and have a team of human moderators who manually review flagged content. Despite these efforts, it remains challenging to completely eliminate fake reviews, as some may still slip through the cracks. Another concern related to Yelp is the impact that negative reviews can have on businesses. While negative reviews can alert consumers to potential issues or problems, they can also harm a business's online reputation and ultimately affect their success. Some businesses have accused Yelp of ext