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The Texas Observer Citizen Networking
Challenges Entered:
Watch-Dogging the Texas Legislature with IObserve
In early 2010, The Texas Observer made a giant leap - transforming a static, 90s era website into a dynamic multimedia site with citizen op-eds, lively dialogue, aggregated content, video and audio produced by the Observer and, most significantly, a social networking feature where Observer subscribers can develop profiles (or import them from Facebook), interact with writers, suggest stories, and write personal blogs. Our traffic has doubled since the launch - we have 50,000 visitors per month.
Location
The Texas Observer
307 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78705United States
30° 17' 32.7264" N, 97° 44' 18.816" W
See map: Google Maps
SureLifts - the Mobile Community LiftClub
Challenges Entered:
SureLifts is a mobile RideShare service that will enable a Commuter to be partnered with a Driver of a vehicle , sharing a transport lift , by utilizing the powerful matching service that will be offered to members of the Club who need an online service using the features of their basic Mobile device. The SureLifts service involves Commuters as members and should not be mistaken for a Car-Sharing service that has become popular with affluent citizens.
Location
London
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
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