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To: Neocon who wrote (12018)	6/15/1999 1:40:00 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17770

Ahh the inner conflict, big city living or wide open spaces? Cant I have both? <g> Your appraisal of the Northwest is, to my recollection of it, pretty right on. But it also has Portland, a big IT magnet. As to Megalopolis, there's a joke in Philadelphia. I dont remember how it goes, but basically it says New Jersey has been dissolved, N. Jersey now being a borough of NYC, and S. Jersey a municipality of Philly. :) I must admit that the Megalopolis has its attractions, but when you consider that much of it is urban wasteland (Jersey City anyone? Camden?), it leaves much to be desired. Add to that a high cost of living, high taxation, and congestion, its just plain unpleasant, IMO. Northern Virginia is as you said the place to be if you want in on it, but even that area is declining. I lived in Chartlottesville and VA Beach, and that I have to say were nice areas of the state. If I were to consider grad school again, I would probably consider U of V at Charlottesville, for the area and for AJ Simmons ;). I also wouldnt mind Atlanta, a very nice city, although I dont know if we could consider Atlanta "East Coast." Derek

To: Neocon who wrote (12018)	6/15/1999 1:17:00 PM
From: truedog	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 17770

to: Neocon from: truedog Re: East coast Neo...I am sorry to burst your bubble but, there are a vast number of people who detest the megalopolis system of existence. Many of us, without being fanatical tree huggers, prefer some breathing air without the carbon monoxide being pumped through our systems. We appreciate trees and know that humans rely on them for oxygen. Now, before you remind me that Houston is almost the same as a megalopolis, let me say that you may not be familiar with the area. Inside the loop, it is almost exactly like any Eastern large city. This may be because, partly, due to the huge migration of citizens from your area but, just a short drive from downtown are very non-urban conditions. For instance, I live just 1/2 mile outside the city limits in the northwest quadrant and even though a large shopping mall and all other urban conveniences are only 5 minutes away, cattle graze across the road from my house in a moderately forested area. I like that!!! Maybe Derek does too. Regards, truedog