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http://www.sanisoft.com/ziploc/

phpZipLocator is a PHP class that calculates distances between zip codes and identifies all zip codes within a specified radius by querying a database of zip code geographic data. Installation requires downloading the class files, setting up a MySQL database with the provided zip code table, and configuring database credentials in a configuration file. The tool outputs distance measurements in miles and can return lists of nearby zip codes, making it useful for location-based web applications.

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Project collaboration, management, and task software: Basecamp

This is Basecamp's marketing homepage pitch for their project management software. They're positioning Basecamp as a deliberately simple alternative to bloated project management tools, emphasizing that after 20+ years and nearly a million users worldwide, their longevity proves the product actually works for real teams across different industries. The appeal centers on ease of use, reliable customer service (with unusually long-tenured support staff), and impressive scale metrics, with an invitation to try it free or attend a live demo class.

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Speed Test | Home

Ookla operates two consumer-focused platforms: Speedtest, which allows users to measure their internet speed and performance metrics, and Downdetector, which aggregates user reports to identify outages and service disruptions across websites and apps. Together these tools have amassed over 60 billion speed tests and handle 25 million monthly incident reports, positioning them as dominant platforms for helping consumers understand and troubleshoot their connectivity experiences.

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U-L-T-R-A'S Giant Color Chart

This is a landing page for a free online countdown timer tool that supports custom durations spanning days, hours, minutes, and seconds. The tool is designed for productivity applications like Pomodoro work sessions, cooking, fitness training, event planning, and studying, with features including a visual progress bar, optional alarm sound, and pause/resume functionality. The page emphasizes that the timer runs entirely in-browser without requiring downloads or subscriptions, making it more flexible than smartphone timers or basic web tools.

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rust paint repair prevention restoration refurbish

This is a product description for Rust Doctor, a rust-treatment coating that chemically converts existing rust into stable black iron oxide while priming the surface, all without toxic fumes or flammable solvents. The product can be applied by spray, brush, or roller directly over rust and existing paint, requires no chemical preparation or rinsing, and cleans up with soap and water. The description emphasizes its safety advantages—being non-toxic and non-flammable—and recommends pre-treatment with Grease Doctor, a water-based degreaser, to remove contamination before application.

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Typetester – Compare fonts for the screen

Typetester is a browser-based tool for testing and comparing web fonts from a library of over 2800 options, letting designers preview typography in real-time without switching between design software and browsers. The platform generates exportable HTML and CSS code for responsive typographic designs, eliminating the need for coding knowledge and making it easy to share projects or hand off specifications to developers.

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JSAN - Home

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Free Excel Spreadsheets

This is a curated directory of Excel spreadsheet templates and tools for financial planning and business analysis, featuring over 120 downloadable models covering capital budgeting, valuation, cash flow analysis, project management, and risk assessment. The collection includes foundational templates from finance experts like Aswath Damodaran alongside practical tools for LBO analysis, merger synergies, DCF valuations, and operational decision-making. The resource also links to Excel add-ons, courses, and supplementary materials for building financial models and conducting business evaluations.

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