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07/19/2008 Ralph M. says:

Talk about a great reference for figuring out where NOT to live:

http://www.startribune...

This is even better than the MPD's "shots fired map":

http://www.ci.minneapo...

What a morbid world we live in.
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07/19/2008 Gilbert A. says:

Yes, GIS mapping has proven to be quite robust. The health department also tracks rates of HIV infection by zip code, so maps can be generated likewise.

I like maps. Perhaps we can employ GIS for Yelp purposes. A map for the best beverages in town, to help one's barhopping ways?
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07/19/2008 sarah "i'm cravin that" p. says:

Wow, those maps are pretty cool....and disturbing

I don't own an Iphone, but for those of you who do, have you tried out the Yelp iphone app? it's pretty damn cool--I know Gilbert A would love it!
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07/19/2008 Ralph M. says:

I have not tried it, but my friend has. If you have one of the newer GPS (or pseudo GPS) models, it can automatically pull up things that are near you. Apparently, you can narrow by category and even what's open.

http://lifehacker.com/...

You still won't get me paying for one of those, but I am a little more envious.
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07/20/2008 Julie "chuk foo" A. says:

I've heard gunshots outside my window. *shrug* This is called living in a big city.
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07/21/2008 Beth F. says:

A very interesting map.  I've just spent the past hour googling the names of the victims and finding out what happened.  Very creepy, but I couldn't stop myself.  And I bookmarked both for later perusal.  Hmm.
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07/21/2008 Ericka "ask me about PAWS Chicago 8K Run For Their Lives" A. says:

It is good to know that most of them are H, homicide with arrest.

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