Apps for Democracy

DC Location - Aware Realtime Alerts

2008 October 17th
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Apps URL: http://alerts.PointAbout.com
Code Location: http://pointabout.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/example-of-source-used-for-apps-for-democracy-submission/
Download App “PointAbout” on Apple App store to use)
Description:
PointAbout Alerts is a realtime, location-aware DC alerting tool for the iPhone, which includes crime reports, building permits and more.  This data is provided by Washington, DC and we’re making it “location aware,” meaning the crime alerts in your area, for example, show [...]

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