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Ask X is the new Ajax based version of Ask.com’s search engine. Although the results still is the same, some results took some time showing up.

In today’s version of Ask X, you’re not just getting back a list of links, but a slick, new three-panel interface (much like the new AskCity), combining great time-saving features like:

• Left: A search control panel that stays with you, complete with Zoom Related Search and Search Suggestions that update as you type.
• Middle: Results front and center to provide clutter-free information without having to scroll down the page, and Binoculars to preview results.
• Right: A preview of other types of search results, including video, news, images, blogs, shopping, encyclopedia and more.

AskItOnline allows you to create and take surveys online. The survey editor uses a very intuitive drag ‘n’ drop interface for maximum efficiency, so you can spend your time worrying about other things. It indeed is a cutting edge online tool that allows you to efficiently create surveys and have others take them online using features like:

• Drag & drop interface
• Numerous themes to choose from, or create your own!
• Cross-platform support
• Free & paid options to suit your requirements

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mojax is one of the world’s first Mobile AJAX Application Frameworks. Unlike traditional AJAX Web Frameworks, mojax Moblets do not run within a browser and are not subject to the availability and quality of a network connection. Also, unlike a web application running on a mobile device, a mojax moblet has access to lower level device features such as Camera API, Push Messaging, Bluetooth, Location Services, Contacts and more.

Traditionally, AJAX developers combine XML, CSS, and Javascript to develop Web applications. mojax applies AJAX concepts to J2ME MIDP applications for mobile devices. Using mojax, AJAX developers with no mobile programming experience can quickly and easily create mobile applications.

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TonicPoint is another Online Powerpoint Presentation application. Few of the similar appz are Thumbstacks, Empresser, iRows etc. The registrations are currently restricted. You might want to have a look at the demo in Flash.

• Store and share your existing presentations online.
  Upload any Microsoft PowerPoint 97-2003 presentation.
• Create and edit presentations in your browser.
  Rich graphical editor loads and saves PPT files—no plugins required!
• Present your ideas using simple conferencing tools.
  Initiate a conference for any presentation with two clicks.
• Save to your desktop.
  All presentations are automatically exported to PDF.

Snap is providing a really interesting service of adding Thumbnail Previews on any website for free .

What is Snap Preview Anywhere? Snap Preview Anywhere enables anyone visiting your site to get a glimpse of what other sites you’re linking to, without having to leave your site. By rolling over any link, the user gets a visual preview of the site without having to go there, thus eliminating wasted “trips” to linked sites.

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S.N.I.M.M.R. stands for Single Network Instant Messaging Mediation and Relay. It is a instant messaging service helps you to chat with any person on any network using any instant messenger. The interesting part is your private AOL, ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, Google email and IM password is not collected or required to chat.

• Web IM Page : Apart from that it also provides a Web IM Page where it lets you IM with your page visitors quickly and seamlessly with plenty of protections and controls both for you and your visitors. You can use your Web IM page on your website, blog, as part of your listing on a social network or a forum.
• Use any instant messenger : Use AOL, ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, GTalk or Jabber instant messenger. Chat on any IM network using any instant messenger. If your instant messenger is inaccessible or blocked use your browser (Web IM) to chat.
• Your private IM password is not required : Your AOL, ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, Google email password is not required, collected or stored.
• Your IM screenname and online presence information are protected and not disclosed to your visitors at any time.
• Customize the colors of your Web IM page to match your website or blog.
• Display special promotional or advertising text messages to your visitors during Web IM sessions.

Cogmap is the Wikipedia of organization charts. It is a collection of organization charts online that anyone can edit, add to, and help maintain.

CogMap is a tool for sales people, entrepreneurs, and recruiters to understand organizations and keep information up to date. You might have faced had some of these situations ..

• Worked at a company without a published organization chart and had no idea who worked for anyone else
• Tried to figure out who to call at a company and come up empty
• Bought a list of people to call and had all the information be wrong
• Met people that all had different titles and been unable to tell who was the decision-maker in the room!

It helps create charts with Ajax and DHTML, You can customize the chart by Drag and Drop feature. Editing and Adding is very easy and ofcourse the application is Cool ! . You can create a Company or perhaps a Family Tree. Its pretty interesting how CogMap works.

Well,For atleast once, I can pose as I am the head of Google Inc. and have Sergey Brin, Lary Page and Eric Schmidt working under me :P . No hard feelings Folks ;)

Google has released its new tool, the Google Book Search. It features many Cool features. There are no load times when flipping pages, as most pages are pre-loaded while you are reading.You can scroll through the pages of books by scrolling down your mouse. Its no different than scrolling a web page or a office document. You can use the left and right arrows to flip pages, as if you were holding the book.You can read the book, or download it to PDF. And of course, you can purchase a copy of the book from selected retailers.

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