I used to pack two alarm clocks when I went on a business trip rather than trust the hotel's wake-up call. After missing a plane once thanks to a forgetful desk clerk, there was no other option - until I met Mr. Wakeup, a Web-based alarm clock and personal reminder service.
For instance, yesterday, before I took a much needed nap, I filled out Mr. Wakeup's simple form, typing into the memo box "Don't forget meeting at 4:30," and asked him to call me in an hour. Exactly 60 minutes later my phone jarred me out of bed and a peppy automated voice read me my personal memo. (He can also call with headlines or horoscopes.)
Mr. Wakeup is free (though his creators want you to sit through a few micro-ads on the phone) and you can set him to call every day. The only hitch is that you can't hit the snooze button.
Mr. Wakeup: free. iPing: www.mrwakeup.com.
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