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Open Source Social Platforms: 10 of the Best. As social sites grow in popularity, so does the desire for smaller niche-based networks that cater to smaller groups of people. Just look at the rise of social networks for chess players and wine. What's more, with the latest open source software, smaller sites can be built in a matter of days or weeks. Here are 10 open source software platforms on which to carve out your niche. If there's one site people love to emulate with their own niche versions, it's Digg.

Fortunately, there are good platforms to do just that. Pligg It seems that every hour, a new Pligg-based site is born. NewsCloud NewsCloud is another content management system that has a story ranking feature. Drupal with Vote up/down module Most know Drupal as one of the more popular open source content management systems available. Dolphin Dolphin, from Boonex, is a popular free community-building application that is being used for a number of dating sites. PHPizabi Elgg Mugshot AroundMe GetBoo Scuttle More suggestions? Elgg - Open Source Social Networking and Social Publishing Platf. SOCIAL SEARCH GUIDE: 40+ Social Search Engines. Google got Facebook application today, allowing you to share search results with friends.

In fact, search is becoming increasingly social, with both the top search engines and startups incorporating users into the process of generating the best possible results. In our social search guide, we look at more than 40 search engines that either include user input in generating results or allow you to find information about people across a multitude of social networks and public records. People Powered Search Engines anoox.com - Search engine where people people's votes help determine the results. ChaCha - Search engine providing search results from multiple search engines selected by users.

Eurekster.com - Allow users to add a swicki (a search engine) to their website or blog. Gravee - A combination of social bookmarking, tagging and voting. iRazoo - Allows registered users to provide ratings for each search results and earn points. Zudos.com - Search for opinions about specific topics. Context Optional: Social network application development and soc. The Adobe USA site has been optimized for users within the United States. If you live outside the U.S., we recommend that you visit your local site for the most relevant information, including pricing, promotions, and local events. United States Canada - English Your country selection will be remembered for future visits. You can change this selection at any time using the country selector at the bottom of the page.

Le site web américain d'Adobe a été optimisé pour les utilisateurs résidant aux États-Unis. Canada - Français Le pays choisi sera enregistré pour vos prochaines visites. View complete list of countries › Prospects Net Menu. Sqworl. Blellow | Everyone's Posts. What matters to you on MatterMeter? (MatterMeter) Online project management software, team collaboration and issue. AudioBoo. Supercook: recipe search by ingredients you have at home. The Behavior Network – Get to know your visitors. In real time. MotorMouths. Blog Directory - Scribnia. Obayoo. Produle - Create Flash Widgets. True Twitter Conversation.

Viralheat | Social media monitoring and analytics. Mapspread : Create, edit, share and publish your business data a. SocialSafe - Save. Store. Explore. | Your Facebook photos, p. Create online business card - card.ly » Home. Appointment Software Plus Contact Widget - Setster. Easy scheduling. Spark-of-genius. Waveboard. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law, Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations, Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Article 1.

Article 2. Article 3. Welcome. Blogging Software, Business Blogs & Blog Services at TypePad. Jelly -- Working together is more fun for everyone! Pod to Mac - Free iPod, iPhone Music Transfer Software. Google Moderator. Wolfram|Alpha Chemistry 101. Posted by This week the American Chemical Society (ACS) is holding its Fall 2009 National Meeting & Exposition in Washington, DC, USA. In honor of professional chemists, educators, and students, we’re celebrating chemistry this week. If you are attending the meeting and would like a personal introduction to Wolfram|Alpha or the technology behind it, drop by the Wolfram Research booth, #2101. Wolfram|Alpha contains a wealth of chemistry data, and provides you rapid computations that ensure accuracy and save time. Need to compute how many moles are in 5 grams of iron? Need some quick facts about carbon?

Here is an example of how you can save time by converting properties in Wolfram|Alpha: In Wednesday’s blog post we will break down chemistry topic areas and explore how Wolfram|Alpha can help you work through specific exercises, such as identifying and comparing classes of chemical elements, calculating thermodynamics, preparing solutions, converting units, and stoichiometry. Cuil. It’s Nice That. Coat of arms. Sometimes the term coat of arms is used to refer to the full achievement, but this usage is wrong in a strict sense of heraldic terminology.[1][2] The ancient Romans used similar insignias on their shields, but these identified military units rather than individuals.

The first evidence of medieval coats of arms is found in the Bayeux Tapestry from the 11th Century, where some of the combatants carry shields painted with crosses. Coats of arms came into general use by feudal lords and knights in battle in the 12th Century. By the 13th Century arms had spread beyond their initial battlefield use to become a kind of flag or logo for families in the higher social classes of Europe, inherited from one generation to the next. Exactly who had a right to use arms, by law or social convention, varied to some degree between countries. Traditions and usage[edit] The German Hyghalmen Roll, ca. late 15th century, illustrates the German practice of thematic repetition from the arms in the crest. Gapminder.org - For a fact based world view.

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