As we continue to move from technology/internet being "cool" to actually being useful - New MIT web site encourages neighborliness: "Critics say the Internet increases global communication at the expense of real-world communities. To address these concerns, researchers at MIT have created a free online service called I-Neighbors, designed to help neighborhoods strengthen local bonds and social interaction."
I went to the i-neghbors site and set up a home community. Very useful and simple. Great idea!