Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system of and method for executing a real-time, interactive question-and-answer session broadcast to users via a global computer network. In one embodiment, a method of providing real-time question and answer sessions via a global computer network comprises providing a network-accessible data portal hosted on a central server, accessible to a plurality of clients in a global computer network; receiving at the central server, a multimedia data stream from a broadcast host; displaying the multimedia data stream to a plurality of clients, including at least a first client, via the network-accessible data portal; receiving responsive data from the first client; and presenting the responsive data to the broadcast host; wherein the multimedia data stream is presented to the plurality of clients in real-time.

Abstract: The present invention provides an open system and method for collaborative development of object oriented computer applications. The system includes a Logic Builder website connected to the internet that stores programming logic and a plurality of classes. The Logic Builder website can be used to search object websites connected to the internet for objects in each of the plurality of classes and can be used to develop programs from selected objects.

Abstract: Methods and a system for online debating are disclosed. Providing a presentation of a debate over the Internet to a user is also disclosed. A debate can be provided to an end user as a single or as multiple web pages. Providing a user with interactive capability on a web page to rate a debate and debaters has been disclosed. Organizing debates as an online game is also disclosed. Statistical information on debaters and debates can be used by a user to predict debater performance as a bet.

Abstract: A browser having a resident shopping cart tool, a resident product comparison tool and/or a resident wish list tool is disclosed. These tools can either reside permanently with the browser or be downloaded to the browser for use. For example, the tools can be downloaded from a central site to the browser on an as needed basis. Accordingly, the present invention provides a user of the browser with ease of use, a consistent internet experience and an improved internet experience.

Abstract: The present invention, in accordance with one aspect, provides a new system and method for linking to internet files wherein a variety of options are presented. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a new architecture for a web site as well as systems and methods for providing communications with a web site using xml files is provided. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, systems and methods to provide improved services over the Internet are provided.

Abstract: The present invention, in accordance with one aspect, provides a new system and method for linking to internet files wherein a variety of options are presented. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a new architecture for a web site as well as systems and methods for providing communications with a web site using xml files is provided. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, systems and methods to provide improved services over the Internet are provided.