I've always liked the way Facebook, MySpace and other social networks allow people to create and share ideas, pictures, videos, music, and everything in between. Wouldn't it be great if YOU could make your own social network about what YOU are passionate about? Wait no more: enter Ning!

Ning is just that, a make-your-own-social-network creator. Want to create a book club? Share pie recipes? Create a grass-roots political movement? Ning can do it for you!

One of my favorite websites, Lifehacker, has a great profile on Ning and how you can create a profile, customize settings (private? public?), colors, space and much more. Check it out and get something started!