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Add maps to Outlook
by Ryan Carter Jul 24th 2006
Microsoft is offering an add-on to put Windows Live Local maps on the desktop, via Outlook. This add-on works with Outlook 2002 or 2003 so far, but no word on it working with 2007 (though we would assume so). It is in beta right now, but does show a bit of promise for some of the cool things Microsoft will be doing to integrate the desktop and online experiences they've created. The plugin also requires The dot net framework 1.1 or later (what doesn't these days) and should be a cool tool to find your way to wherever from your desktop. From the screen shots it looks like this is not only maps but some route planning, driving directions, and even travel time tools.
With Halloween fast approaching, it's a great time to get in some practice defending your territory against zombies. In Graveyard Shift, you take aim at zombies and other creepy-crawlies, blasting them into splatters of cartoony green guts. It's a casual first-person shooter, and it's very easy to get the hang of - use the mouse to aim, click to fire. Graveyard Shift has at least 15 levels, and it might even have some secret stages I haven't unlocked yet.
They key to getting good at Graveyard Shift is learning to use ...
