Re: Needz - a new classified service with federation

On 9/5/12 4:33 PM, Ed Moore wrote:
>
> I hope people on the list might be curious about a new service we've 
> just launched called Needz. It's a classified listing service where 
> anyone can list items for sale, items wanted, services offered or free 
> give aways. Initially we've released an iOS app for Needz (available 
> here 
> <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/needz-the-local-marketplace/id553860368>) 
> and it has a small web presence here (needz.net <http://needz.net>).

Are you complimenting this service with one of the following:

1. API access to structured data?
2. Structured Profile Data based on a shared schema?

Have you had time to look into how Linked Data enables Web-scale 
construction, publication, and smart exploitation of profile data e.g. 
the ability to declaratively mesh profile data with needs data -- 
serendipitously -- without compromising privacy .

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