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Rocks’n’Diamonds

Despite the awesome new graphics available in most game systems of today, there is still something great about playing a classic arcade style game. If you feel the same way, then Rocks'n' Diamonds is one arcade style game that you might want to try. This game is a free remake of Boulder Dash. It's one of those games that will help you lose track of time as you manipulate the little guy to get the diamond without getting hit by the rocks.

Sébastien Gramond: It’s A Beautiful Death [2009]

Beautiful 70s style pop psychedelic jazz rock that your parents can relate to. It's A Beautiful Death is a compilation of 16 beautifully crafted tracks that echo the psychedelic 70s, and yes, it does somewhat trigger the same effect as how you would imagine it to be if you were on some illicit substance. Sebastien Gramond is a French multi-instrumentalist that certainly takes things to a higher level. His music is fun, enjoyable and easy to listen to no matter what type of music you're into.

Lunascape

Have you ever dreamed about using a browser that is fast, efficient and delivers your webpages in almost the blink of an eye? If you have, Lunascape could make your dreams a reality. Lunascape is considered the first triple engine browser, meaning, you have the features of the Windows IE, Mozilla's Firefox and Google's Chrome right under one setting. You can even include Apple's Safari on that list. It can help view any website without having to switch to another browser.

MaelStröM: Let’s dance to … forget

In the mood for a little dance-athon in your own apartment? MaelStröM's Let's Dance to... could work as your soundtrack. Filled with techno, industrial rock sounding tracks, it's enough to induce some rhythmic body spasms voluntarily or involuntarily. Let's dance to... features 12 eclectic, industrial rock songs with a touch of pop that's enough to probably make Trent Reznor even listen twice.

Mental Repairs Inc.

Mental Repairs Inc. is perhaps one of the few true blue psychology games out there. It is the second game from German indie developer Renzo "Eshaktaar" Thönen and it's as promising as his first game, Murder in a Wheel. Mental Repairs Inc., lets you play a "machine psychiatrist," allowing you to assess and fix the mental state of machinery around you. Yes, machines are equipped with A.I. in the future so your job is to make sure that they are in the proper mental state.

The Sway: Going Blind EP

An almost guaranteed Top 10 indie pop rock band. Thirteen years after they parted ways, The Sway, reunites to give this whole music thing one last swig. And from the looks of things, they have succeeded. They went on hiatus again for two years after this mini reunion and as of April 2010, they were back in the studio penning tracks for a new album. For the meantime, the band definitely left something great behind for their fans to enjoy, Going Blind. This is actually a 3 song EP that would make even current so-called "indie pop rock bands " a run for their money. Their indie rock sound is definitely worthy of praise, not to mention a slot in the iPod.

RE-SURCH: Alcoholic College Kidz The Collective Vol.1

Re-Surch first broke through the hip hop scene with his first album Alcoholic College Kidz back in 2007. His latest mixtape is a compilation of 20 tracks done in collaboration with Kevin Nottingham and One Three Music. All 20 tracks exude just feel good hip hop music that you can play in your favorite lounge area. Taking no consideration for current hip hop stereotypes, the tracks are perfect for those who just want to relax and have a great time.

Mel’s: Hey Girl

Young French pop artist that makes you think "pop" is okay again. Even though she might not be the next pop princess, Mel's Hey Girl is a pretty charming album. Coming from such a young singer, the tracks on this mini-album is catchy and fun to listen to. For a first release, Hey Girl is a solid compilation of 5 beautiful melodic pop rock tracks that you can play in your Ipod on a laid-back day. Mel's albums, including her latest, Take Advantage, are released under a creative commons license.

RedNotebook

RedNotebook is a simple program that allows you to record your thoughts and ideas through text and images. The program works like a graphical diary that allows you to write down what has happened in your day. It will also allow you to take down important notes, remind you of your schedule and plenty more. If you have been looking for a software that will provide you with personal diary or organizer of sorts on your computer, then count on RedNotebook to do the job for you.