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Stupid future!

Some of your most regrettable moments were never possible before the advent of wireless technology -- drunkenly butt-dialing Grandma or spending all of your rent money on Gilt Groupe, say.

Luckily, there are two new apps to help prevent electronically facilitated shame. Check out the following iPhone and Android downloads and prevent facepalming before it happens.

FOR THE OVER-CALLER:
The Bad Decision Blocker ($0.99, iPhone)
Don't want to freak out the guy bonded with at Chili's happy hour last week with a too-soon follow up call? For up to a week, this application prohibits outgoing calls, texts and emails to people hand-picked by you. Once a contact is blocked, their phone numbers and email addys will appear invisible in your contact list.

FOR THE SHOPAHOLIC:
The Shopulator (FREE, Android)
Not only does this app keep track of items on your shopping list (groceries, gifts, etc.), but it also puts a stronghold on your budget by tallying up your total as you shop (how many pairs of Grecian sandles can $500 get nowadays?) so you don't blow it before you checkout.

FOR THE DRUNK DIALER
Don't Dial! ($0.99, iPhone and Android)
After a 24-oz. margarita, it always seems like a bright idea to message that guy from OKCupid who asked to see you again and then didn't call. (CONFUSING! Who does that?) But now you can avoid such humiliations with this download that allows you to lock out contacts before you hit the town. After 24 hours (and a hearty breakfast), contacts reappear.

FOR THE DESIGNATED DRIVER
Can I Drive Yet? ($0.99, iPhone)
Be proactive about your safety with this cool app that calculates sobriety, letting you know if you're OK to operate a car. How it works: You enter the number of drinks you've had, your body weight, etc. and the app uses national blood alcohol standards to let you know if you should steer clear of the road.

FOR THE IFFY TIPPER
GlobeTipping ($0.99, iPhone)
You'll never stiff a waiter in Istanbul again! This calculator for iPhones gives you helpful advice on how to tip appropriately in 200-plus countries. FYI, tipping is considered an insult in some countries -- know before you go.