links for 2010-01-13

"Noah helps people discover local wildlife and connects aspiring citizen scientists with current research projects focused on documenting various plant and animal species. Think of noah as a tool that nature lovers can use to explore and document local wildlife and as a common technology platform that research groups can use to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere. All you need is an iPhone and our free application to get started."

"Mayor Michael Bloomberg first introduced NYC Service – the office that oversees more than 38 innovative initiatives that aim to improve the city through service and volunteerism –in April 2009. Now the office has a new component – a Time Bank that enables volunteers to give an hour of their time and get an hour in return."