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Tourists vs Locals

I have never been one to do "tourist-y" activities, even when I am at a locale I have been dying to visit. I'm pretty sure that my aversion to tourist-y activities comes from the combination of the fear of being mistaken for a stereotypical Japanese tourist (because apparently, all Asians look alike) and being around annoying tourists in NYC. Now, a map is available for people like me who prefer to stay in areas that are less likely to be congested with tourists: Created by neo-cartographer Eric Fischer, the Tourist vs Locals map is based on the frequency of photos taken over certain time periods. The blue areas represent photos taken by people who have taken pictures in the same city over a period...

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The Power of Social Media, the Invisible Line, and a Giveaway!

I am fully aware of the fact that in order for a blog to grow and become popular, I need to be proactive and "get out there." Social media. Guest blogging. Maybe perhaps some advertising. But honestly? I'm too lazy. That is why I am so grateful for my internet friends who link to Geek in Heels from their sites. I love you guys — I really do! And when power Digg/StumbleUpon/Delicious users link to my site, the traffic literally spikes through the roof...

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The iPhone 4 (And What Phone Should I Buy My Husband?)

Today, El Steve-O donned his customary black turtleneck and jeans and wowed Apple fanboys worldwide as he introduced the iPhone 4 at the WWDC 2010. I personally like the new hardware design — the more angled shape, the stainless steel band, and front-mounted camera — and think the white version in particular looks pretty damn sexy. Furthermore, the "Retina Display" looks mighty tempting...

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