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Google Earth

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Ever since Google bought Keyhole's satellite software and merged it with its own mapping software to create Google Earth, citizens of the planet have been provided with amazing photos and valuable geographic information. Start with a view of the entire planet, then manually zoom into any country or city you like, or just type in a name of a location. Version 4 added 3D models of real buildings and structures to the program, and users can even create and submit their own using Google Sketchup.

WorldWide Telescope

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While Google has the Earth's most excellent reference, Microsoft takes the prize for information and imagery from across the universe. The recently released and fabulous freeware WorldWide Telescope is the most ambitious attempt to bring the power of massive space- and ground-based telescopes onto your PC. Along with the incredible pictures of black holes, nebulae, and radiation clouds, you can take guided tours of celestial objects led by eminent astronomers and educators.

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Follow along with the words to your favorite music with MiniLyrics, a shareware tool that works with Winamp, iTunes, Windows Media Player, Foobar2000, MediaMonkey, and other popular music players. As songs play, the lyrics scroll in sync in a separate window.

Auto show synchronized lyrics in media player, you can follow along with the artist and catch every word. It is skinnable, with cool lyrics display styles. Most of popular players are supported, including Winamp5, Windows Media Player 9/10/11, iTunes, Foobar2000, Realplayer, MediaMonkey, JetAudio, XMPlay, Yahoo Music jukebox, Quintessenial Player, MusicMatch Jukebox, The KMPlayer, Media Jukebox, and J.R Media Center.

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Floorplanner is the easiest way to create and share interactive floor plans. Using a simple set of drawing tools you can make a floor plan withing minutes and arrange your furniture anyway you want. You can save your designs and print or share them with your family, friends or co-workers.
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