Web Wednesday #26: Mac Apps, Education, and Random Goods

Since it has been a few weeks since the Web Wednesday installment, I thought now might be a good time to share with you some of my favourite web finds lately…

Mac Apps

• Alarm Clock 2 – This simple app allows Mac users to use an alarm / stopwatch / timer on your machine. I find this to be useful when giving myself some time reminders while working on the computer, as it’s easy to lose of track time when you’re busy writing/blogging/surfing the web/researching. Handy too, if you want to set yourself a time limit for certain tasks (Set a timer for when you’re allowed to go on Facebook or Twitter, perhaps? Eeps.).
• The Hit List – I’ve always been a fan of GTD-type applications. I like making lists. I know it’s useful to have a good organiser. I’ve tried several already, but I can’t seem to stick to one system for some reason. My latest attempt at organising my To Dos and such is The Hit List. I’m really loving it so far. But, we’ll see if I love it enough to pay the $49.95 licensing fee to keep it.
• Aeon Timeline – If you’re trying to sort out some kind of timeline for genealogy, your writing, or any other possible project, this free app might suit you. It’s still currently in beta and available for free.

Education

• 10 Most Common Science Questions – and their Answers! – Why is the sky blue? Where do babies come from? If you wish to find out some of the answers to these perennial science-related questions, this article might be of interest to you.
• Rules for Good Handwriting – Do you think yours will be up to par?
• GameGoo – Some fun, educational games on the web for kids.

Miscellaneous Goodies

• Many Thanks (Free Card Design Printable) – A free cool-looking printable thank you card from Susan Connor.
• Ovi Services by Nokia – If you have a Nokia phone, then you might want to take a look at this site. Lots of cool apps that work with your phone.
• Themes Junction – A repository of free WordPress themes.

And, since you know that I’m currently working with Nurse Uncut, I thought I’d bring your attention to some NU stuff again…

• Contest: Imagine a World Without Nurses – Aussies get a chance to win a $2,100 getaway. Just send some of your creative ideas on or before 16th of October.
• Nurse Uncut Champion Bloggers: Round 2 Call – If you’re a nurse based in NSW, Australia, and you wish to take part as a Nurse Uncut writer, then please contact us on or before the 13th of October.
• Some new posts from NU – Two Nursing Tales, Nurses in Australia who Twitter, Nurse: Angel or Temptress?, and 10 Tips in Choosing a Nursing Specialty.

May you enjoy your web travels!