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Mobile Apps for Every Occasion

Poke. Poke. Poke. Need a break from Facebook during your lunch break? Put your smart phone and mind to better use by trying out the apps your government has to offer. Oh yeah, they’re all free, so you’ve got nothing to lose.

While not everyone will find all these government apps useful, there’s something useful for everyone. For example, it’s unlikely that a teenager would scramble to download the “Budget of the U.S. Government” app, which provides info from the FY13 Budget book, or the “House and Senate Member Guide,” which offers a picture directory of every single Member of the 112th Congress. Exciting?! Eh?!

However, if that high school student forgot to do their homework, they might want to download “Science.gov Mobile” to find quick answers to all their science questions. Or if they think they’re too cool for school, tell them to download “SatelliteInsight” – it looks like a video game, but it really teaches kids about NASA’s GOES-R,the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, R series. If you don’t know what that is, then get the app too!

Of course, many of the apps are perfect for the average, working American. First, check the forecast with the “National Weather Service.” Then, when you make it to work and start to feel claustrophobic in your cubicle, whip out the “Tactical Breather” app and gain control over your stress level. If that doesn’t help, and you need a cigarette, use the “QuitSTART” app to become tobacco free. When you’re done for the day, use “DOL-Timesheet” to record the hours you worked. If your boss doesn’t pay up, you can always use the “USAJOBS” app to find federal employment.

Admittedly, some apps are very strange. The “MojaveDesert Tortoise” application allows you to upload a photo, take a survey, and find out more info if you happen to encounter this threatened species in the middle of the desert. Though, you’ll probably be more concerned with finding water than taking pictures.

There’s a lot more where these came from. Be aware that some apps were designed only for the iPhone, some only for Android,etc., so pick those compatible with your device. Now all you need is an app for finding apps.