If you havent't explored Google.com lately, you are missing out on some very practical Web and PC based tools for your personal and business life.  And no, this is not an ad for the company; Google doesn't need our help.  But they can help you to do more than you might imagine.  Visit www.google.com.  Then select more and even more, from the menu at the top of the page, for a full list of their latest offerings.  Most are free.  Click any item for further facts and a direct link to the software itself.  Below is part 6 of 7 googleware resoures that are well worth investigating.

Google Earth.  Want to take a trip to see cities without leaving your home or office?  Well, try Google Earth 4.3.  You can see buildings in 3D faster and in more cities like Orlando, Munich, Zurich.  Use the swoop navigation that takes you from outer space to street level and leap from one building to another.  You can even go down your own street if you like.