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Fun Stuff
Google Earth
The coolest program ever invented. Fly anywhere in the world in a 3D environment. And now, even through space. You may also find in some of the latest versions of Google Earth a flight simulator. Click here for info on how to activate it.
NASA's Visible Earth
- Blue Marble Collection
Download the highest quality imagery of Earth ever available.
CIA's The World Factbook
Simply put, it's the best tool to find out the latest information about any country on the globe. You can downoad the whole site with one click.
Gas Buddy Organization
Find the cheapest gas prices in the United States and Canada.
Skyline Software's Terra Explorer
Similar to Google Earth, but this one also allows you to view Mars in 3D. (Google's Mars viewer is not free.)
Wikipedia
The free encyclopedia.
Weather Backgrounds
Here are a few weather related photos that I have taken...
 NOAA Hurricane Research Aircraft Lockheed WP-3D Orion Registration Number: N43RF Nickname "Miss Piggy" |
 NOAA Hurricane Research Aircraft Lockheed WP-3D Orion Registration Number: N42RF Nickname "Kermit" |
 NOAA Hurricane Research Aircraft Gulfstream IV-SP (G-IV) Registration Number: N49RF Nickname "Gonzo" |
 Low Quality | High Quality Lightning strike in Tampa, FL Occurred near my house Date: October 12, 2002 at 11:47PM Don't try to get pictures like this kids... |
Space
Space Weather
Get the latest info on solar flares, auroras and other space related information.
NASA - Space Shuttle
Everything you want to know about the space shuttle.
Spaceflight Now
A great site about spaceflight, especially when it comes to shuttle missions, with live detailed updates on countdown procedures.
Sky & Telescope's Interactive Sky Chart
"Create a custom naked-eye map of the whole sky for any place on Earth, at any time of day or night, on any date from 1600 to 2400."
Space.com
Everything space.
NASA's Satellite Tracking
Want to know when a particular satellite will pass over head?
NASA's ISS and Space Shuttle Tracking
Where is the International Space Station and Space Shuttle (when it is on a mission) at this moment? You can find out and then look to the sky to find it.
Sky & Telescope's: This Week's Sky at a Glance
What things are happening this week in space.
Web Tools
Internet Archive (Archive.org)
What this site does is practically unbelievable. It archives the Internet! Enter a website address and you'll see what it looked like throughout its history. If that doesn't interest you, they also have a video, music, audio, and text archive. This site is incredible.
Yahoo's Babelfish Translation
Free language translator.
Google's Translation
Free language translator.
Google News
See the news from news organizations across the world. It's simply the best place to go to find news.
Google Sketchup
Free 3D modeling software that's so easy to use, anyone can do it.
Amazon.com's Alexa.com
Want to find out where a site ranks on the internet? Check them out.
PayPal
The world's easiest way to send money.
Currency Rates
Find out the live exchange rate for just about every currency in the world.
Free Online Security Scans
Windows Live Safety Center
"Windows Live Safety Center is a new, free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. Check for and remove viruses, improve your PC's performance, and get rid of junk on your hard disk. Use the full service scan to check everything, or turn to the scanners and information in the service centers to meet your specific needs."
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner from Computer Associates
Online antivirus scan
eTrust PestScan from Computer Associates
Online spyware scan
Housecall from Trend Micro International
Online antivirus and spyware scan
Symantec Security Check from Symantec Corporation
Online antivirus and spyware scan
Spyware Scanner from Zone Labs
Online spyware scan
Kaspersky Anti-Virus from Kaspersky Lab
Online antivirus scan
Free Security Software
Microsoft's Windows Defender
"Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive."
Zone Labs: Zone Alarm Personal Firewall
Firewall
Lavasoft: Ad-Aware Personal
Anti spyware software
Spybot: Search And Destroy
Anti spyware software
Other Stuff
Google Maps
Driving directions and maps for locations around the world.
Zillow.com
How much is your house worth? This is a very interesting site. It approximates home values based on different factors, such as the square footage of your house and the sales price of other homes around you. Just enter your address and it immediately shows you the estimated value of your house and all the houses in your neighborhood. It has tons of other cool data, like how your home's value has increased or decreased over time.
Download.com
The place to download software.
Are you a resident of Tampa, FL? If so, you'll like this link:
http://www.tampagov.net/appl_customer_service_center/form.asp?strServiceID=150
Toyota Prius
I think the world of hybrid cars, so I like to include a link to my favorite car whenever possible. (Yep, I own one.)
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