Innovation Incubator

Ahoy. Here's what I got for a top five.

1) Community wiki over Google Map interface.. duh! Chris, I dig the zip code idea implemented on top of this one. This might be a stretch, but I also really like Chris' idea of video kiosks renting out cheap cameras. If community members are adding onto this page, why not give them some video power as well?
2) Blogger credentials. I really like this idea because there are so many people hesitant to read blogs for news.. this would give a little bit of credibility to the author and also ensure they were using whatever methods they want for reporting and blogging.
3) Health service database over a Google Map. Health care is a huge issue, it would be beneficial to show people where they can go for cheap care. A review system would be a nice facet. And why not add Chris' aspect of communicating with doctors in case you can't come in to the clinic at all?
4) Open Letter Facebook App. This is the most direct way to have community members getting involved in politics, and more effective than just a good way of showing politics in news form. Handy Dandy.
5) I'm just going to throw this out there - MadLibs for (citizen) journalist. I don't see this as impossible for us to do. The hardest part would be building the database so the program can recognize the subject in the story, its verb and the outcome. Maybe we can build it on a dictionary? With a database and a program able to recognize it, it could be a useful tool for just about anybody who has info for a simple story. Think of the possibilities!

Ok that is all. See you this morning. Blewis out.