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Calling itself a "wiki book" with no conclusion", the website talks boldly of shaping the future. If you're looking to sound clever as you talk about the future of marketing, it's a mine of ideas on social change, attitudes to consumerism and the role of business.

Remember the days when Space Invaders was the cutting edge of computerised gaming? Of course you do. For a whole generation these arecade games were an obsession. Ditch the Wii and relive the sweaty excitement at arcadevillage.com.

The perfect accompaniment to the trendy holiday under canvas, coolcamping has tips on where to stay, what to take and a guide to festival camping. Ditch the air travel and grab your wellies, tents are where it's at this summer.

TED.com is one of those sites the reading of which can make you seem just that little bit smarter than you really are. From technology to culture, the world's biggest brains share their thoughts for you to steal.

For adland's deep thinkers who like to unwind in the kitchen, check this out. OK, it says it's for engineers, but anyone with an analytical bent will appreciate the application of a bit of scientific thinking to their culinary adventures.

For Radio 4 addicts, particularly those who like to shout at their radios. Now you can comment on the station's shows on this chat site, launched by punters (including Campaign columnist Russell Davies) about speech radio.

Now don't get too excited about this one. Chances are if you haven't heard of it, you won't ever be invited to join this social networking site for millionaires. It's by invitation only, sorry. Still, check out the open access pages, and you can pretend to everyone else that you are, in fact, one of the chosen few.

Since adland''s Robin Wight has featured in this photo gallery of ambitiously yet effortlessly chic people, it's worth taking a look. If your wardrobe's full of jeans and Ts - or worse, dark suits and busy ties - consult the sartorialist.

If you’re a social networker who loves travel, or a frequent flyer looking for a friend in a far-flung place, this is for you. Log your travel plans and your friends do the same. If you’re in the same city at the same time, Dopplr hooks you up.

This is where big brains hang out online. Its membership includes "some of the most interesting minds in the world" debating intellectual, philosophical and artistic issues. Sounds heavy, but it's always full of wise words to steal.

If you get a kick out of looking at interesting images, try this. It's packed with inspirational design, architectural wonders, amazing photography and a stomach-churning gallery of the world's ten most physically modified people.

OK, you live in London, you work in advertising, but do you know all the really happening stuff going on in your City this week? Check out this site for a diary of what's hip in arts, music, festivals, clubs and film. Indispensable.

Love photography and film? You'll find some of the best of both here. Amazing, beautiful, evocative and provocative: it's a collection of interesting images compiled by writer and art dealer James Danzinger. And it's not just contemporary stuff: check out the Audrey Hepburn ad for Gap that Danzinger recommends.

Ah, Valentine’s Day and sex is in the air… if you’re lucky. If you’re not, why not try combining two adland passions on one website. Earth Wise Singles is a site for environmentally friendly adults looking for love. So you can gen up on those all-important green credentials while finding your soul mate. Good luck.

Hoosgot.com For when you desperately need something and can’t find one anywhere, there’s hoosgot (“who’s got”, geddit?). This site will “send your wishes and desires out into the ether” because somebody, somewhere has just what you’re looking for.