Well, I've been off for the last few days taking care of a few family crisis. But that didn't stop me from surfing the web and finding out some fun and useful chat sites and utilities. Here they come...

me globe - It's a free and addictive instant messaging tool with language translation utility. You can even add you AIM, MSN and Yahoo! accounts.

tokbox - Tokbox is a live multi-user video calling service that works even with your favorite IM services. It even allows you to send video emails.

jabbify - If you have a website and would like to add chat facility to it, Jabbify is the place for you. Simple to install, easy to monitor and customizable, adding the chat facility is only as simple as adding a few lines of code.

zopim - Have an e-commerce website. Add an IM to analyze your visitors and never miss that important message again.

toksta - toksta* is a free instant messenger, which is easy to implement and customize into your social networking site or forum. toksta* IM enables your users to chat via text chat or webcam in real time - without having to switch to programs like Skype, MSN or ICQ!

Babuki - Yet another useful messenger aggregator that not only works with all you favorite IMs but also for Facebook. They also have a desktop version for both Windows and Mac.

tinychat - With TinyChat you can create your own chatroom and invite people through one simple link. Try it.

voxli - Instant voice chat for Gamers and Teams. Voxli is compatible with all gaming headsets and does not need registration. Just push to talk inside your game or send a customized link to invite as many as 200 members of your team.

webby chat - Free chat bar for your website or blog.

Communication unlimited...keep in touch!