Meghan summarizes the top five trends for 2009. 1) Online social networks became more niche-focused. 2) Open source software went mainstream with more civic-minded sites tracking political data. 3) Baby boomers became more engaged online for news, advocacy, and staying connected to communities. 4) Health information searches increased, pushing doctors to have an online presence. 5) Smart phones advanced with more apps, though pricing was a challenge in Canada.