LICEcap can capture an area of your desktop and save it directly to .GIF (for viewing in web browsers, etc)
#utility
File Juicer
“Extract images from PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other Files on Mac OS X”
Spanning Sync
“Synchronize Google Calendar and Apple iCal. Share calendars between multiple Macs. Share calendars with your coworkers, family, and friends. And while you’re at it, connect Google Calendar to your iPhone, iPod, and other devices.”