Lists - gotta hate 'em, gotta love 'em.

I hate lists. But as soon as I think of the reasons why it starts turning into a list. Things to do, stuff to buy, places to go, people to meet, movies to watch, books to read... the "list" goes on - so clearly there's no escaping them. Which is why I like blist (www.blist.com) - if you've gotta have a list, make it the superhero variety that'll publish to the web, manage projects and save the world at least once before breakfast. Try it :-) 

Money? Who thinks about that?

This is an interesting article I came across http://blogs.bnet.com/bnet1/?p=1455&tag=nl.e713 that reminded me of the original which I'd read some time ago - the bnet article summarises it but doesn't do it justice - I'd recommend the full article at http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20127001.200-why-money-messes-with-your-mind.html?full=true for when you have a few minutes.

Get Spotified

I recently found out about a new music service - and immediately thought I must make it a point to avoid this one. I've had it with music services, having tried everything from iTunes to MyCokeMusic, Napster, P2P apps, last.fm, pandora, rhapsody.... the list goes on... each one has bits that I like, and a whole load of bits that I don't like. But Spotify (www.spotify.com) at first look seems like it might be quite good! It's a free app (the free version is ad-supported) that lets you play any music you want. The nice thing is that unlike Napster, the application actually works. The music sounds pretty good, the installer is tiny & fast - the app loads quickly, music starts playing as soon as you click play - what else could you want??!?!?! Ok so I'd like to be able to play offline. I'd like to be able to play on my iPod or other MP3 player or phone. I'd like an EQ. That list goes on - but that will always happen because I'll always want more. The point is that spotify is quick, small, light - and it works (apart from the name). So far so good!

Microsoft Recite - Tech Preview

Interesting little app I've just come across - am in the process of installing it but here's the blurb and link in the meantime:

"This new, free application makes it simple to use your mobile phone to record
and retrieve voice notes. Recite can help you remember driving directions,
restaurant recommendations, exactly where you parked your car, and if you’re
quick enough, even promises from your spouse. After you record a note, finding
it is a snap: Press “Search,” say what you’d like to recall, and Recite will
retrieve your thoughts!"

Get it at http://recite.microsoft.com