Real-time search engine OneRiot has launched RiotWise Trending Ad Units, which automatically refresh based on what's trending on the social web. Previously, OneRiot's Trending Ads were available only via OneRiot's API, meaning developers had to create a customized user interface for their ads. RiotWise Trending Ads link the latest published and relevant content from OneRiot's network of media partners.

Ever been following your favorite team, it's late in the year and they're way ahead in the standings? They could cruise the rest of the way and be just fine. Then they have small hiccup, nothing major. But suddenly, they stress out and tense up. They start to think of how embarrassing it would be to blow such a large lead. In fact, they become consumed by the thought of it. Ultimately, the team that has nothing to worry about is tenser than anyone else. Finally,

Okay this list is not definitive and anyone not here should add a link to their party/gathering in the comments. SES NY is one of the major events of the search year, so I hope many of you are attending. If not there will be people from all over live blogging the sessions. Click to read the rest of this post.

The Kentucky Supreme court issued a ruling Thursday that it will not lift the freeze by registrars of 141 Internet gambling domain names unless an owner of the names comes forward. The ruling by the Court is not final, but the decision is being viewed as a temporary setback by the affected parties. Joe Brennan Jr. IMEGAs chairman "In the written decision, the Court clearly indicates they agree with our arguments, and are inviting us to refile,

Where is search headed? Kudos to anyone with viable answers to that question, let alone the will to predict where the market is going. Search Engine Land's Gord Hotchkiss is asking such questions of folks like Microsoft Bing Director Stefan Weitz and now, John Battelle. Battelle arguably kickstarted the industry's broader interest in search with his 2005 book, " The Search .

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Joslyn James (Searches increased by +4,537%). Just when Tiger Woods thought it was safe to return to public life, his former mistress released "sext" messages she claims are from the golfer . Murray State University (+674%). The little-known school advanced in the NCAA tourney with its big upset over Vanderbilt . Bernie Madoff (331%). The Ponzi schemer was reportedly assaulted in prison. Organic Liaison (+353%).

Hi all, Osama here with the Platform team. PayPal has had a very busy week! First, PayPal announced a new Send Money iPhone app that allows consumers to bump two iPhones together to transfer money instantly, split the check for group meals and collect money from friends for shared gifts, .

Ah, the RFI. If you've been in business for awhile, you've seen the multi-page "request for information" documents prospects use during the vendor-vetting process. Some companies love filling them out, figuring it's a great chance to showcase their successes and land the client. Other companies dread the time and manpower RFIs take to complete, preferring to opt-out of the process. With questions like, "Share your philosophy about working with clients,

If you're still trying to get a ticket to the 2010 Search & Social Spring Summit, you must act fast! We've had contests going on all this week to give you a chance for a free pass: VIP package , Twitter and Youtube . Here's another contest for you to enter! We want to know how you got into Internet Marketing. Was it through a friend? Was it a news article that captured your attention?  How about a random opportunity? Make it as interesting as possible.

Hi, again! I'm Judy Chang from PayPal's nonprofit team, where we're excited about all the great things the new Send Money App from PayPal can do. Here at SWSW Music, we're encouraging everyone to download the free App and use it to do some good by donating to help Save .