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Calcatraz

Calcatraz is a free online calculator which offers both basic calculation functionality and more advanced features.Still in its early stages.

Petizens.com - Social networking for pets and their owners

Petizens.com - Social networking for pets and their owners. OK, the world has finally gone insane.

A stupid, pathetic infantile iphone app

I don't normally do reviews of iPhone applications. However, in the space of two days I've had emails from both pam and mark at modstylez.com with identical wording, with a fairly pathetic attempt at flattery. Here we go:

I'd appreciate if you can give me some feedback on our iphone app
iLightFarts.

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=317429824&mt=8

I realize that you are iphone app guru :) It'd be swell if you can place
an honest review of our app.

Now, when Pam emailed me I wrote back, fairly politely declining the offer and indicating what my review would be like if I wrote one. However, getting the exact same email again has slightly annoyed me, so here's the review.

You can probably guess what this 'game' is about from the name. It's supposed to be awesome, hilarious and a bunch of other nonsensical terms. The screenshots look like something you'd expect to find in a substandard ZX81 game back in the 80s. The concept is juvenile, the execution is purile and I have to wonder why anyone would even consider creating something this pathetic. I certainly can't understand why someone would actually pay money for this ridiculous piece of tat if they're older than 3. In fact, I doubt that anyone has, since no-one has posted a review of it on the Apps store. I wouldn't want to use this rubbish even if *I* was being paid to. Really, give this a miss - God alone knows why Apple is including such dross in this collection.

So next time you want an honest review Pam and Mark - get your act together between you, learn that it's really NOT a good idea to pester people without asking, learn not to use a template email and finally, go and get a proper job.

Keepaboo for capturing memories of your child

Keepaboo. This resource (it's all about your child) allows you to collect images, view them in a 'colorful online 3D book' and share with family and friends. I have no children and think most of them should be sent up chimneys to work until they're too big (joke!!!!!), so that's the end of my interest in this product. :)

KallOut - Where Search Begins

KallOut is (according to the website) "the first application to bring "selection-based search" to any web page, email, presentation, document, spreadsheet or PDF. Unlike other search methods that are trapped inside the browser, KallOut serves up content from the most popular sites on the web inside floating information palettes (which we call KallOuts). Using only your mouse, you can now avoid the disruption of launching a browser and let KallOut bring you the best the web has to offer."

ClipX clipboard history manager.

ClipX. is a tiny clipboard history manager. "It is sweet, it is free, use it." Umm, no, I'll stick with Clipdiary, but I agree that it looks good.

London Parking Spaces and Garages to Rent

I've taken a look at Parking in London which is a website that, unsurprisingly, provides you with information about parking in London. However, it's not just London; you can get details on parking places in various other cities as well - I checked Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow and even Billericay and Southend had entries for them. The search engine attached to the site is clear, with options to search for city, postcode, type of contract, and rental or sale basis. Each entry gives price per month, address, description, closest station and distance. Price varies wildly, depending on the place that you are interested in - Central London costs are in the region of £400 or more per month, while in the suburbs you may instead be looking at £40 a month. There is an option for 'further details' which includes deposit, price, and an embedded Google map showing the exact location. It's also possible to search by Google maps as well - simply click on the area that you're interested in and zoom in.  There's a reasonable FAQ as well.

The creators of the site say that they are "the UK's largest agent for parking spaces and garages" and that wouldn't surprise me, given their coverage. It's a great site to use if you need to find a parking space, have one to let, or want to buy a parking space. It's a really clever idea and if convenience is important to you, it's worth looking at.

[This is a paid review via Reviewme]

Geni - Genealogy - Free Family Tree

Geni - Genealogy - Free Family Tree. Free family tree software. Can also search their database without logging in.

DOPPLR

DOPPLR. This brands itself as "an online tool for frequent business travellers." It lets you share your future travel plans with a group of trusted fellow travellers that you have chosen. It also reminds you of friends and colleagues who live in the cities you’re planning to visit. You can use the service with your personal computer and mobile phone.

 

iubo - Organizing your life

iubo allows you to easily organize your life. By creating your own powerful personal search engine. Using our slick interface you can easily add lots of different information and easily find it at anytime! You can add the following data to your engine, quickly and simply! Contacts, images, notes, bookmarks, events and objects. Thanks to lo-fi for this one!