Facebook has launched a new Places Directory, which is really an emerging local search site. Right now, it’s more accurately like “guided browsing.” It was

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Restaurants, Hotels, and others, appear to be ranked by ratings and network affinity to the user. When users are signed out they have access to publicly available information about cities, including publicly shared photos, reviews and posts. However results are customized for those who are logged in.