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This month of May, according to the San Francisco Go Acc\u00e9s audit, we have reached over <strong>432,568<\/strong> unique visitors.<\/p>\n<p>As the sports seasons wind down, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmartcityjournal.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer\">www.thesmartcityjournal.com<\/a> has made a significant move by signing Joe Appleton, undoubtedly the Messi of smart city journalism, to publish a regular column on our website.<\/p>\n<p>With Appleton and Esther Fuldauer, another smart city &#8220;guru&#8221; in our star lineup, The Smart City Journal is, without a doubt, the best team in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>Here is Appleton&#8217;s first article for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/articles\/avatars-and-smart-cities-the-digital-evolution-of-human-interaction-and-urban-living\">Avatars and Smart Cities: The Digital Evolution of Human Interaction and Urban Living<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Manuel Tar\u00edn Alonso, President and Founder, The Smart City Journal<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The esteemed English columnist debuts with a magnificent article: &#8220;Avatars and Smart Cities: The Digital Evolution of Human Interaction and Urban Living.&#8221; For several months now, The Smart City Journal (www.thesmartcityjournal.com) has been the leading platform for this strategic sector. 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