http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/all/activity/rss Recent ideas submitted to ideablob.com Our 4 programs target the following: 1) Sponsoring a new Sea Scout "Ship" for high school age kids that are interested in sailing and general seamanship skills. 2) We offer Training, equipment and funds to a Naval Sea Cadet Corp Division. These kids are highly motivated and enjoy the structure and discipline. 3) Offering no-cost "Kids Can Sail" one day introductory courses to existing Youth Groups such as the Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Many of these kids can not join the Scouts or Cadets due to social/economic reasons. 4) "VetSail" is also a no-cost one day introductory program for OEF/OIF Veterans and their family. Being a Navy vet myself - it's just my little way of saying "Thanks". Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:44:23 -0500 Non-Profit http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3150-Nutmeg-Sailing-Society-LLC-Wh Each year, billions of dollars are spent on apparel. Eve's Rib Clothing was created to divert a small portion of those profits to worthy cause through sales of fashionable thought-provoking clothing. Since 2004, Eve's Rib Clothing has been promoting positive body image and self-esteem in women and girls while raising money for the National Eating Disorders Association. Now, Eve's Rib seeks to broaden it's impact by creating new socially-relevant garments for additional non-profits that address pressing global needs. <a href="http://www.evesrib.com" target="_blank">visit www.evesrib.com</a> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:28:17 -0500 Retail http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3101-WEAR-YOUR-CAUSE-Eve-sRib-com Boroshield is a startup company dedicated to the research and development of boron-based armors. Our team is firmly committed to manufacturing lightweight, resilient armors using environment-friendly processing technology.<br/> <a href="http://www.boroshield.org">Visit us at Boroshield.org</a><br/> Ultimate Objectives: ~ Protect Human Life ~ Preserve the Environment ~ Defend the Future<br/> Mission Plan I - Patent our Stephen Colbarmor - Enter the DARPA Armor Challenge - Establish and market technology<br/> Mission Plan II - Develop Science Inquisitors K-12 Outreach Program - Inspire students to pursue science and mathematics - Expand program using licensing profits Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:42:59 -0500 Technology http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3024-Stronger-Lighter-Greener-Armo Cochlear implants are surgically implanted electronic devices that provide a sense of sound to people with profound deafness. However, many aspects of sound, including pitch and timbre, are almost entirely lost in the process, making it difficult for cochlear implant users to enjoy music.<p><br>Music For New Ears is a non-profit collaboration between composers, hearing scientists, and cochlear implant users. We identify sounds that C.I. users can hear with the most clarity and use these sounds to compose new music.<p><br>Our mission is to help cochlear implant users better enjoy music by creating music specifically for them and the unique way in which they hear. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:44:52 -0500 Non-Profit http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3109-Music-For-Deaf-Individuals-Who- At Gumball Capital, we think that students are looking for way to MAKE A DIFFERENCE on important social issues like global poverty. And we wanted to challenge them to use their creativity, enthusiasm and tech savvy to see how much they could really do. - We created the Gumball Challenge - a entrepreneurial competition where student teams are given gumballs, a $27 loan and a guidebook, and have ONE WEEK to generate as much revenue as possible. We ran a test trial in fall of 2007 and schools like Stanford, Berkeley and Yale got involved. In seven days, these student raised enough money to SUPPORT OVER 200 MICROLOANS to developing world entrepreneurs. Now we're ready to take our idea further! Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:07:12 -0500 Creative Services http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3104-Gumball-Capital-microfinance- 9 Months & Beyond, LLC offers a full doula services, lactation support and parenting education. We combine the best resources of a doula agency and pregnancy/ parenting boutique with a respectful, supportive community. From conception through the first years of parenting, we help birthing families through a range of counseling and educational services and products designed for their special circumstances. Specialties include: birth/labor doula services childbirth education birth tub rental breast-pump rental lactation education and consultation parenting education support groups products that promote attachment and connected parenting (such as slings, books, etc) Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:13:30 -0500 Health and Wellness http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3095-9-Months-Beyond-Pregnancy-and In 2006 I published my sci-fi novel, "Alysa of the Fields", which is geared to teens and up. Many people told me they'd buy the book if it were on CDs, as they had long commutes, didn't have time to sit and read. Since then I've dreamed of recording it with actors and sound effects on CDs - it would be like a movie without the visual. I'll give copies to libraries, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, visually impaired. I've begun reformatting the book as a radioplay script. I have a website for the Book One at http://www.tinafieldhowe.com/Alysa. I'm in the process of publishing the second book in the series, which will be out in November 2008. I'm planning to turn this into an audio book also Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:34:38 -0500 Arts & Entertainment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3067-Record-my-novel-as-an-audio-boo My cousin served on an aircraft carrier and I had a good friend serve on a nuclear submarine. I understand their need for off hours entertainment of varying types. I admire the work the U.S.O. does but I wondered what about those that cannot make it to the show? What happens when the tour is over? These hard working men and women deserve top quality entertainment that was made JUST for them and is available to them 24/7/365. Over the last two years I have forged agreements and alliances with the actors unions SAG and AFTRA as well as the WGA. I have studios around L.A. willing to donate time. Post production is too lengthy to be donated. Finding material and scheduling require staff. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:44:56 -0500 Non-Profit http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3154-Audio-Theater-for-the-Troops Project H believes design can change the world. We have assembled a team of product designers, social entrepreneurs, and manufacturers to design and produce a toy for elementary math education with applications in both the developing world and the US retail market. The case study is The Kutamba School for AIDS orphans in Uganda (an Architecture For Humanity project), which Project H worked with this year. We will develop a locally-produced version of the math toy for Kutamba and broader distribution in the developing world, and a sister US retail version based on the same system. Kutamba photos: http://tinyurl.com/projecthkutamba http://www.projecthdesign.com Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:52:10 -0500 Education http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3107-Design-educational-math-toys-fo Our youth are in desperate need of improved education, positive role models, and constructive outlets. A Teach for America Alumnus created a positive program that pairs highly-educated, creative, and passionate tutors with at-risk students in 11 counties surrounding metro Atlanta to provide one-on-one instruction in core subjects. In addition to improving students' academics, we strive to ensure that students are well-rounded. Volunteer efforts, youth forums, and periodic social events are held to provide students with the opportunity to be involved in the community, positively relate to peers, and build self-confidence. Students also receive free books and scholarship opportunities. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:19:19 -0500 Education http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/2702-Free-Tutoring-for-At-Risk-Youth Millions of animals are euthanized nationwide every year. Though there are groups supporting these beautiful creatures and advocating adoption and spay neuter programs, the sad statistics barely improve. Myself and my 10 year old daughter want to educate children at a young age about the plight of these animals and what they can do to help including proper care of their own pets, bully breed education and awareness, spay and neuter programs and the importance of adoption and supporting local shelters. We feel that this education at a young age will produce a future generation of pet responsible adults. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:33:09 -0600 Non-Profit http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/1447-Kidz-4-Shelter-Pets I began inventing games since I was young. The most popular one I ever came up with has a medieval genre. The concept of medieval adventures has always been popular. Mine is similar, with all the fun elements of creating and building up a character, collecting cards, fighting monsters, hoarding treasure, making choices, and completing quests. There are some unique aspects that set my game apart. I have sat down with all ages from 8 yrs old to adult, and they pick it up quick, so it's fun and easy for all ages. The board layout is unique. The artwork on the board and cards rock, choices and details are given in a quest book, so there is no way that the game can be played the same way twice. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:54:41 -0500 Arts & Entertainment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3147-A-Board-Game-With-Unlimited-Var http://redstaplerconsulting.net/ Red Stapler Consulting provides full office management and administration services with a focus on the unique needs of freelancers, independents and small businesses. The services are offered in an a la carte manner so the client can select the service(s) that they don't have time for, aren't good at or just don't like to do. It also offers "crunch time" office management for those times when a project is going to require 24/7 attention but the business still needs to keep running. It offers the indie, freelancer or small business office management flexibility to free them up to be their most creative, productive, efficient and successful selves. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:45 -0500 Business to Business Services http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3136-Business-services-for-freelance On September 4, 2008, my wife, Donna 57 was diagnosed with severe Alzheimer's. It is really emotionally draining for me. I have been with her for 30 years and she is so young looking and beautiful (she looks like she is in her early 40's). According to her Neurologist, her life expectancy is from 5 to 7 years. <BR> I started a journal yesterday as an outlet. Living with a wife that has Alzheimer's, the journal has passages on how she is doing along with events and my inner feelings. I would publish the journal entries and publicly post them daily on a blog. This "reality blog" will serve to educate people on the affects Alzheimer's has on the patient and associated loved ones. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:57:27 -0500 Health and Wellness http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3148-Donna-s-Journal-Living-with-a www.consumersavingsnow.com Consumer Savings Group is an idea that came from a simple concept; Financial Advisors (Stock Brokers, CPA's, etc.) primarily want to help people who pay them the highest fee that they can justify! They are not in business to help the average family make ends meet, as there's very little profitability in helping at such a cash flow management level. Most Consumer Groups do a fine job of helping with budgeting and cash-flow advice, but you have to go to them, and the advice is generally generic. Consumer Savings Group was formed after the owner spent almost 20 years watching the leaders of Corporate America gain personal wealth for themselves. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:31:35 -0500 Finance http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3146-Consumer-Advice-for-the-Working Interested in improving your health & well-being AND your income? Join the Zrii team. Check out www.zrii.com and www.liveamalaki.com. Questions? Call me at 719-432-7240 or visit my website at www.integrativemassage.com. Zrii IE # 2703230 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:10:27 -0500 Health and Wellness http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3149-Zrii The Brag Rag (thebragrag.com) will feature fun for the entire family! This publication is about America's young people. It’s about character and being part of the solution! It’s about Kids Making a Difference! It’s about America’s Future! It’s about reversing peer pressure by giving kids the praise they deserve before an assembly of their peers! It’s about making it popular among kids to make good choices! It’s about utilizing good examples to encourage others to follow! It’s about investing in our future by investing in the kids that will be running the show when we’re too old! It’s about sending kids to College! It’s about Bragging on America’s Greatest Asset: Our Kids! Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:11:34 -0500 Arts & Entertainment http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3140-The-Brag-Rag-Free-Publication Homeless people sign up for this. They have an account and are given scannable bags with their account information. They fill up the bags and leave it for the garbage co. When bag picked up, it is scanned and the account is updated with a credit to the account. Credit can be monetary or a place to live. The streets become clean and the homeless have a way to earn rather than beg for money. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:50:35 -0500 Non-Profit http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3137-Clean-OUR-streets-of-rubbish The school issues all students a smart card that their parents can fill with money online or over the phone. For low-income students the cards can be filled by state programs. Every purchase the students make from the lunch lady or a vending machine is saved into a profile that parents and student can access. The child will be rewarded for healthy eating with points and coupons redeemable at participating retailers. The online program will have an avatar that reacts to the food the child purchases, like an online pet, to help teach nutrition. The purchasing patterns could also earn the entire school points and rewards as the healthiest student body. Many companies would love to participate. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:57:05 -0500 Food & Beverage http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3133-Smart-Card-School-Cafe-and-Vend Company will provide a detailed market research survey of the business and its represented customer popupulation. A report will then be written and analyzed by both company's management and Seein' Green consulting staff to see where the population dynamics of the consumer base lies. An on site evaluation of business will be done to see how "aura" of business is percieved, and how it can be repositioned in the consumer's eyes. While keeping costs to a minimum, the rooms will be evaluated from large to small improvements (things that can be done now, and later on down the line). To achieve the green image, organic and environmentally friendly ideas and concepts will be the number one priority. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:05:45 -0500 Creative Services http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3121-Seein-Green a long shot but what the .... find a gifted psychic-who can-under controlled conditions-transmit vision to the blind then figure out how it is done- mimic thru technology-or pair up blind with pyschic-but best to figure out how it works (remote viewing has been proven-scientific methods-it is finding a true transmitter that will be a task-then begin controlled studies) Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:59:51 -0500 Technology http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3122-psychic-transmission-of-sight-t The need for this device would be great for the disabled, with anyone with lack of motor functions in the upper regions of their body. Other uses could be for the Pilots in fighter jets. Casinos will have to watch out, because this device could be used for "card counting".<BR> These eyeglasses (prescription, non-prescription or clear), look like any other glasses except they have a special feature that registers input from your voluntary eyelid movement. An endless of amount of control could be programmed with these eyeglasses. Ideally the output signal would be BlueTooth, but could also be a proprietary signal to a USB device. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:30:32 -0500 Technology http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3118-Wireless-Control-Switching-Eyeg I hate to do windows, and when you do, they seem to quickly get dirty again and again. My idea, which would need further development, would be a retrofit to existing windows. Two units per window would be needed (indoor and outdoor). The units would be inconspicuous. The units would be controlled remotely by a timer or remote control. The units would contain a tank of window cleaner, and a mechanical rolling unit. They would me powered by rechargeable battery and recharged by solar cells. Just like a miniature car wash, the unit would spray, brush and then squeegee the window. The units may be pricey but they would pay for themselves by saving the time it take to clean your windows. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:21:13 -0500 Architecture & Construction http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3116-Self-Cleaning-Windows Some essential components in positive growth and development are clean air, community resources and good nutrition.Due to lack of nutritional resources many children experiencing poverty turn to criminal activity and destructive behavior.Project Genesis! strives to address this evolving issue by providing to at-risk youth hands-on gardening activities to grown and nurture their own plants from seed to harvest, along with economic and environmental education. A collaboration of master gardeners, science educators and specialist will equip our young gardeners with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to grow basic produce, which are key elements to a positive productive future. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:30:37 -0500 Non-Profit http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/3100-Project-Genesis-Inspire-Transf BGF seeks to empower a new, bold generation of globally-savvy, professionally-skilled & civically engaged leaders able to tackle the most pressing social issues facing American communities of color from the highest levels of all professional sectors of society. We seek to impact the very culture of schooling in the U.S. so that international education, cultural awareness and preparation for competitiveness in the global economy become part and parcel of a 21st century education for all students, regardless of race or class. Since 2007, 125 BG Scholars have studied abroad in 32 countries on 6 continents. Our goal is to impact 1000 Bardoli Global scholars in 10 regions annually by 2013. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:10:12 -0500 Education http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/2939-Bardoli-Global-Fndtn-Today-s-Y