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		<title>Weddar: A People Powered Weather App [iPhone]</title>
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		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/weddar-peoplepowered-weather-app-iphone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 17:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TehseenBaweja</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crowd Wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPod / iPhone / iPad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weather]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tools like Weather.com and AccuWeather are all good when you want to see data, but they don&#8217;t really tell you what the weather is like for people living in that location. For example, 80 degrees in Houston and 80 degrees in New York can be two totally different things. Weddar is an iPhone app that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tools like Weather.com and AccuWeather are all good when you want to see data, but they don&#8217;t really tell you what the weather is like for people living in that location. For example, 80 degrees in Houston and 80 degrees in New York can be two totally different things. Weddar is an iPhone app that lets users report how the weather is in their particular area.</p>
<p>Users can choose from different options including hot, hell, perfect, cold, great, OK, freezing and more.  These selections are then displayed on a map when somebody views the weather for that location. Each user gets a detailed profile and gets points for reporting the weather. You can also send a request to a particular user for weather information.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/w.png?570cd5" alt="people weather" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>People can report weather based on how they feel.</li>
<li>Tells you more than just numbers and percentages.</li>
<li>Request weather info and get points for reporting.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/weatherspark-weather-forecast-graph/">WeatherSpark</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/weather-underground-weather-site-web/">Weather Underground</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/wunderground-road-trip-maps-weather-route/">Wunderground</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Download Weddar from <a class="vt-p" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weddar/id431659526">iTunes</a> [Via <a class="vt-p" href="http://mashable.com/2011/04/27/weddar/">Mashable</a>]</p>
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		<title>BuzzGrowl: See What People Are Saying About The Sites You Visit [Chrome]</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/buzzgrowl-find-out-what-people-are-saying/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/buzzgrowl-find-out-what-people-are-saying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Browser / Browsing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Socialize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[browsing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twitter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By knowing what people are saying about a particular site on social networks you can easily find out how popular the site is. Here to help you quickly see what people are tweeting or Facebook-sharing about the site you are on, is a tool called BuzzGrowl. BuzzGrowl is a browser extension for Google Chrome. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By knowing what people are saying about a particular site on social networks you can easily find out how popular the site is. Here to help you quickly see what people are tweeting or Facebook-sharing about the site you are on, is a tool called BuzzGrowl.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/buzzgrowl.png?570cd5" alt="find out what people are saying" /></p>
<p>BuzzGrowl is a browser extension for Google Chrome. The extension adds a new icon to the address. When this icon is enabled, tweets and Facebook-shares automatically pop up in a mini-window at the bottom-right of the screen. These tweets and shares are what people have been saying about the site you currently have open in your active browser tab. You can use the side-buttons to view more shares and the bottom button to tweet, share, or retweet what you see.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/buzzgrowl1.png?570cd5" alt="buzzgrowl" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Lets you read tweets and Facebook-shares about the sites you are visiting.</li>
<li>These shares appear in a mini window in the bottom right.</li>
<li>Buttons for scrolling and re-sharing are available.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/trendsmmap-google-maps-twitter-trends-in-real-time/&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=x8R3Teb5F47prQeLuOW-Cg&amp;ved=0CAkQFjAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNHQ58cDb2_KqZba5k5tdhU7mBNkIQ" target="_top">TrendsmMap</a>, <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/tweetalert-track-twitter-searches/&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=x8R3Teb5F47prQeLuOW-Cg&amp;ved=0CBgQFjAD&amp;usg=AFQjCNEu2aNR37hkqGjxQ3eGLF2qIwLNsg" target="_top">TweetAlert</a> and <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/trendistic-twitter-trends-stats/&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=x8R3Teb5F47prQeLuOW-Cg&amp;ved=0CCcQFjAG&amp;usg=AFQjCNFzNh0w7NDoZSVaczMrAqbzxzES-w" target="_top">Trendistic</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out BuzzGrowl @ <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/icjocbnbhcddhjhjlfogoacocamjaepk">chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/icjocbnbhcddhjhjlfogoacocamjaepk</a> (by MOin from <a href="http://thumbpress.com">ThumbPress</a>)</p>
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		<title>Bubbalon: A Social Rating Site for Product Reviews &amp; Sentiments</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bubbalon-social-rating-site/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bubbalon-social-rating-site/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Israel Nicolas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crowd Wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Review Sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[user reviews]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a trustworthy review website, then you should check out Bubbalon. This social rating site allows users to share their experiences about anything while finding friends and building communities around it. You can review products, brands, people, places, performances, websites, and much more. When you register, you get your own user [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking for a trustworthy review website, then you should check out Bubbalon. This social rating site allows users to share their experiences about anything while finding friends and building communities around it. You can review products, brands, people, places, performances, websites, and much more.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/image_thumb16.png?570cd5" alt="isocial rating site" /></p>
<p>When you register, you get your own user rating starting at 0. As you post your experiences about things, you become an authority and get a higher rating. You can sort and click through items and read reviews and the average rating of an item. You can view the overall rating, the average sentiment, and the rating by gender.</p>
<p>You can also add items to your list or rate other people&#8217;s items. To do this, just click the slider higher or lower depending on what you feel. Find friends via the stream and add them to your profile. This way, you can read through their comments and view their ratings too. Active users are rewarded with higher Karma scores.</p>
<p>Bubbalon is a great tool for anyone who need a quick take on just about everything. The social element of this review site encourages more people to post their thought on things.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cool social rating service.</li>
<li>View overall rating or ratings by gender.</li>
<li>Follow friends and join groups.</li>
<li>Sort items by popularity, ratings, or alphabetically.</li>
<li>Active users get better karma points.</li>
<li>Similar Tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/rankspeed-sentiment-search-engine/">Rankspeed</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/reviewgist-indepth-reviews-consumer-electronics/">ReviewGist</a>, <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/blippr-easily-discover-discuss-media/">Blippr</a> and <a title="RateItAll: Submit Reviews About Anything via Email" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/rateitall-submit-reviews/">RateItAll</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Bubbalon @ <a class="vt-p" title="http://bubbalon.com/" href="http://bubbalon.com/">www.bubbalon.com</a></p>
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		<title>Webunal: A Social Web Court To Settle Disputes Between Friends</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/webunal-web-court/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/webunal-web-court/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TehseenBaweja</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crowd Wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discussions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fun / Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This web app is of course a fun idea but useful nevertheless. Have a dispute to settle? File a complaint with the Webunal, let your opponent post his/her defense and let regular Facebook and Twitter users decide who is right. Anyone can file a complaint and anyone can be the jury. All you need is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This web app is of course a fun idea but useful nevertheless. Have a dispute to settle? File a complaint with the Webunal, let your opponent post his/her defense and let regular Facebook and Twitter users decide who is right. Anyone can file a complaint and anyone can be the jury. All you need is a Twitter or Facebook account.</p>
<p>You can start judging any open case, review cases that have been closed and view the cases you have been involved in. The cases can be made public or kept private. When casting a vote, you can view what verdict other web jurors have come up with and even add comments to support your decision.</p>
<p>The interface is pretty sleek and easy to use but the app is still a bit buggy in terms of functionality.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/webunal.png?570cd5" alt="web court" /></p>
<p>For more info watch demo video below:</p>
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<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Social media meets online courtroom.</li>
<li>File complaints and let people decide.</li>
<li>Give your judgement on open cases.</li>
<li>No registration required, just a Facebook or Twitter login.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a title="InstantJury: Settle Arguments Online" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/instantjury-settle-arguments-online/">InstantJury</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/riledup-debating-topics/">RiledUp</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/chinswing/">ChinSwing</a> and <a title="TalkShoe: Live Talk Shows and Conference Calls" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/talkshoe/">TalkShoe</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit Webunal @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://webunal.com">www.webunal.com</a></p>
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		<title>Hotpot: Find &amp; Rate Locations Using Google Hotpot</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/hotpot-rating-places/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/hotpot-rating-places/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crowd Wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Review Sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[location]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restaurant]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[People are increasingly relying on web apps to help them find great locations. Whether you want to discover a new restaurant or an important landmark on your vacation, you instantly refer to the Internet. Recognizing this, Google has now launched a wonderful search feature targeting location results &#8211; Hotpot. Hotpot is one of Google&#8217;s latest [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People are increasingly relying on web apps to help them find great locations. Whether you want to discover a new restaurant or an important landmark on your vacation, you instantly refer to the Internet. Recognizing this, Google has now launched a wonderful search feature targeting location results &#8211; Hotpot.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/google-hotpot.jpg?570cd5" alt="rating places" /></p>
<p>Hotpot is one of Google&#8217;s latest ventures. You can sign into the service using your existing Google account and search for a particular type of location nearby e.g. restaurants, hospitals, etc. Search results are Hotpot&#8217;s recommended locations. These locations are displayed as small thumbnail images that can be crossed out if you are not interested in them. By crossing out recommendations and rating the spots you like you can help Hotpot learn your tastes and present better recommendations next time.</p>
<p>Clicking on a thumbnail will present the location&#8217;s Google Maps where you can view its details.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hotpot.jpg?570cd5" alt="rating places" /></p>
<p>Hotpot also lets you share your likes, ratings, and reviews with your Google contacts &#8220;“ a great way to introduce a new place to your friends.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user friendly web service.</li>
<li>Lets you find locations.</li>
<li>Lets you rate locations.</li>
<li>Lets you share your ratings and reviews with friends.</li>
<li>Wonderful tool for deciding which restaurant or theater to go to.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/naturefind-fun-family-outdoor-activities/" target="_top">NatureFind</a>, <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/kidsmealdeals-free-food-kids/" target="_top">KidsMealDeal</a>, <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/specialgourmets-restaurants-for-people-with-food-allergies/" target="_top">SpecialGourmets</a>, <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/noctur-find-cafes-bars-restaurants-that-open-late/" target="_top">Noctur</a>, <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/chow-restaurants-regions-restaurants-by-cuisine/" target="_top">CHOW Restaurants Regions</a> and <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/opentable-free-online-restaurant-reservations/" target="_top">OpenTable</a>.</li>
<li>Also read related articles: <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/recommendations-to-find-the-best-places-to-eat-anywhere-in-the-world/" target="_top">How To Find the Best Places to Eat Anywhere in the World</a> and <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/qype-find-cool-places-party/" target="_top">Use Qype To Find Cool New Places To Party</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Hotspot @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.google.com/hotpot">www.google.com/hotpot</a> (via <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/11/16/google-launches-hotpot-for-social-place-recommendations/">DownloadSquad</a>) (by MOin from <a class="vt-p" href="http://thumbpress.com">ThumbPress</a>)</p>
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		<title>BestCovery: Identify The Best Products In Any Category</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bestcovery-identify-the-best/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bestcovery-identify-the-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TehseenBaweja</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Review Sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comparison]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web Shopping]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Billions of dollars of revenue generation in the online retail space has encouraged more vendors to sell online. However, such a large variety of products does cause significant confusion for a buyer since it becomes hard to decide which product is better. BestCovery is a great resource that aims to solve that problem. BestCovery lets [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Billions of dollars of revenue generation in the online retail space has encouraged more vendors to sell online. However, such a large variety of products does cause significant confusion for a buyer since it becomes hard to decide which product is better. BestCovery is a great resource that aims to solve that problem. BestCovery lets you find the best products in any category with a few simple clicks.</p>
<p>Simply start searching for the product by entering a few keywords in the search box or browse using the categories. For each category, BestCovery will show you the best available product in the market.</p>
<p>Products are ranked using two different methodologies: Firstly, products are extensively reviewed and ranked by experts belonging to the industry who know the products inside and out. They pick the best product, write their thoughts on it and give it the &#8220;Best&#8221; stamp.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bestcovery1.png?570cd5" alt="identify the best" /></p>
<p>However, in many other cases where expert ratings are not available or not suitable, BestCovery uses an intelligent crowd-sourcing technology that takes user reviews and ratings from a number of consumer sites like Amazon, and ranks products based on that. In either case, you are able to see which product beats others when it comes to a specific purpose.</p>
<p>The categories and sub-categories are pretty detailed. For example, if you are looking for a GPS, BestCovery tells you what the best GPS is overall, the best GPS with real-time traffic and even the best GPS for golf. You can also view other products, read their reviews and buy any product mentioned on BestCovery through a number of suggested vendors.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bestcovery2.png?570cd5" alt="bestcovery" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Identify the best products for each category.</li>
<li>Search, browse by category or see recent bests.</li>
<li>Read about the experts who rank products and see their profile.</li>
<li>Read hundreds of user reviews for any product.</li>
<li>Buy the product you like using provided vendor links.</li>
<li>Compare prices between different products.</li>
<li>No registration required.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit BestCovery @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.bestcovery.com/">www.bestcovery.com</a></p>
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		<title>MaYoMo: User Generated News Site</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/mayomo-user-generated-news-sites/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/mayomo-user-generated-news-sites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crowd Wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have an important piece of news to report about your area? Perhaps the easiest way to share it with the world is MaYoMo.  MaYoMo, derived from &#8220;Map Your Moments&#8221;, is a free web service for user generated news. Visitors to the site can view news according to the area. You can place your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have an important piece of news to report about your area? Perhaps the easiest way to share it with the world is MaYoMo.  MaYoMo, derived from &#8220;Map Your Moments&#8221;, is a free web service for user generated news. Visitors to the site can view news according to the area.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mayomo.png?570cd5" alt="user generated news sites" /></p>
<p>You can place your mouse pointer over a red dot and a floating window will display a preview of the news. Click on the red dot to be taken to the news details which can include text, pictures, audio, and video. The orange dots on the map suggest active news. A timeline slider at the map&#8217;s bottom lets visitors filter the news by date. You can also filter news according to categories provided on top of the map. You can also place queries about a certain piece of news; people from that region can then respond to your query by providing details.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mayomo1.png?570cd5" alt="user generated news" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user friendly website hosting user generated news.</li>
<li>News articles contain text as well as visual media.</li>
<li>News articles are spread out geographically on a map that can be zoomed in and out.</li>
<li>A timeline lets you filter news by date.</li>
<li>You can view news according to the category that interests.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/rssmapper-google-maps-rss-feed/" target="_top">RSSMapper</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/map-of-the-market-visual-stock-market/" target="_top">Map-Of-The-Market</a>.</li>
<li>Also read related articles: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-great-multi-source-news-websites/" target="_top">5 Great Multi-Source News Websites</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-sites-to-get-news-thats-good-for-a-change/" target="_top">3 Sites To Get News That&#8217;s Good For A Change</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/newsmap-free-online-news-reader-adds-dimension-news/" target="_top">Newsmap &#8220;“ Free Online News Reader For News Junkies</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out MaYoMo @ <a href="http://www.mayomo.com/">www.mayomo.com</a> (by MOin from <a href="http://thumbpress.com">ThumbPress</a>)</p>
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		<title>InstantJury: Settle Arguments Online</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/instantjury-settle-arguments-online/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/instantjury-settle-arguments-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Israel Nicolas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Discussions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fun / Entertainment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arguments with your friends can be hard to settle sometimes, since rarely does one mediate for both sides. Instant Jury is a website that allows you to resolve such disputes by letting other people become jurors to your case. Furthermore, you also get a chance to take the role of the jury by judging other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arguments with your friends can be hard to settle sometimes, since rarely does one mediate for both sides. Instant Jury is a website that allows you to resolve such disputes by letting other people become jurors to your case. Furthermore, you also get a chance to take the role of the jury by judging other people&#8217;s disagreements.</p>
<p>The site  works like an online community court. To settle arguments online, you have to post the details of your case, the stakes, and the defendant. Both you and the person you are &#8220;suing&#8221; are then asked to post their arguments and evidence for the online jury to decide.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/image_thumb17.png?570cd5" alt="settle arguments online" /></p>
<p>Moreover it also allows you to vote on other people&#8217;s cases. Cases are classified according to categories like family fights, office politics, &#8220;who&#8217;s better&#8221;, property disputes, and many more. Voting on cases give you jury credits that will raise your status.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/image_thumb18.png?570cd5" alt="" /></p>
<p>Instant Jury can be fun and serious at the same time. It handles petty disagreements to more life-serious issues. Its case-evidence-decision format makes the website more compelling and participatory.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Settle disputes with your friends, family members, and other acquaintances.</li>
<li>Become a jury on other people&#8217;s cases.</li>
<li>Leave a comment on cases.</li>
<li>Search for cases.</li>
<li>Integration with Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Digg, and many more.</li>
<li>Subscribe to latest updates using RSS feeds.</li>
<li>Also check other similar sites <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/riledup-debating-topics/">RiledUp</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/chinswing/">ChinSwing</a> and <a title="TalkShoe: Live Talk Shows and Conference Calls" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/talkshoe/">TalkShoe</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out InstantJury @ <a href="http://www.instantjury.com">www.instantjury.com</a></p>
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		<title>Thinkmeter: Online Tool For Easy Decision Making</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/thinkmeter-easy-decision-making/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/thinkmeter-easy-decision-making/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abhijeet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crowd Wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[answers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decision engine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thinkmeter is an easy decision making tool which helps you quickly collect opinions from friends when you are stuck at something and can&#8217;t decide. The tool has a clean user interface and makes the entire process of creating, sharing and evaluating decisions hassle-free. Here&#8217;s how it works:- 1. Create a decision, add a description and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thinkmeter is an easy decision making tool which helps you quickly collect opinions from friends when you are stuck at something and can&#8217;t decide. The tool has a clean user interface and makes the entire process of creating, sharing and evaluating decisions hassle-free.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how it works:-</p>
<p>1. Create a decision, add a description and list the options. It automatically inserts relevant product/book links from Amazon in the options if your dilemma is about a particular book or a product. So the respondents can immediately see which book or product you are talking about.<br />
2. A link is created which can be easily shared with friends and colleagues.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/thinkmeter1.png?570cd5" alt="easy decision making" /></p>
<p>3. Friends rate and comment on your decisions. They don&#8217;t need to log in to do that.<br />
4. Check the stats and the ratings and take the decision.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/thinkmeter2.png?570cd5" alt="" /></p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Make decisions easily after taking opinions from friends</li>
<li>Easy creation and sharing of decisions</li>
<li>Amazon links inserted automatically in the decision options box</li>
<li>Check overall ratings and decide based on that</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/zapproved-web-based-decision-making-tool/">Zapproved</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/hunch-online-personal-decision-making-tools/">Hunch</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Thinkmeter @ <a href="http://www.thinkmeter.com">www.thinkmeter.com</a> (By Abhijeet from <a href="http://www.jeetblog.com/">Jeet Blog</a>)</p>
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		<title>Honk: Social Network For Car Buyers</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/honk-social-network-for-cars/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/honk-social-network-for-cars/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>deans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buy / Sell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[auto]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowd wisdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social network]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Buying a new car can be stressful for some. Especially those of us who can&#8217;t distinguish sparkplugs from catalytic converters. There&#8217;s always that worry in the back of your mind that the dealer is trying to palm a lemon off on you &#8220;“ the unsuspecting customer. That&#8217;s why when we hear good things about a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buying a new car can be stressful for some. Especially those of us who can&#8217;t distinguish sparkplugs from catalytic converters. There&#8217;s always that worry in the back of your mind that the dealer is trying to palm a lemon off on you &#8220;“ the unsuspecting customer. That&#8217;s why when we hear good things about a particular make or model from friends and co-workers, we tend to follow their lead.</p>
<p>Honk is a new social network for car buyers, which is built around that idea &#8220;“ to help us find great cars using actual &#8216;user&#8217; reviews.</p>
<p>The main thing that I liked about Honk is that it uses existing networks to enable its users to sign up quickly and easily and get going within a few minutes. Let&#8217;s be honest, we&#8217;re not going to use it outside of the small period when we&#8217;re considering buying a car so there&#8217;s no point in jazzing up your profile. By using Facebook connect you can also see what cars your friends or people you are in contact with have had. They can then tell you the good and the bad about the car. There are also saved user reviews for each car available by clicking on the car in question.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/honk1_thumb1.png?570cd5" border="0" alt="social network for cars" /></p>
<p>You can also simply browse through a list of cars or (and this is my favourite) you can use your personality traits and current demographic position to refines the search results. So for example your personality is assessed, how many children, what it will be used for, your age and your gender. This then gives you a list of cars which the app thinks are suitable to for you.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/honk2_thumb.png?570cd5" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>There are also traditional features such as removing certain manufacturers and car classes.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Social network for buying cars.</li>
<li>Provides you unbiased reviews from real people.</li>
<li>Compatible with MySpace and Facebook.</li>
<li>Huge database of cars.</li>
<li>Really easy to use with simple features and layout.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a title="Mota: Easy Way To Sell Your Car" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/mota-easy-way-to-sell-your-car/">Mota</a>, <a title="MotorTopia: Social Network For Bike, Boat &amp; Car Enthusiasts" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/motortopia-car-enthusiast/">MotorTopia</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/truecar-new-car-prices-paid/">TrueCar</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Ho9nk @ <a href="http://www.honk.com/">www.honk.com</a> (by Dean Sherwin)</p>
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