[Conferences-discuss] Let's step back a bit...

[Skip Montanaro]

>>>>> "David" == David Ascher <DavidA@ActiveState.com> writes:

    David> BTW, I completely agree about the midwest having assets, among
    David> which:

    David> 1) several airplane hubs -- central in the weird topology of
    David>    airline travel

Assuming the mechanics union doesn't put United out of business. :-)

    David> 3) lots of big universities with big dorms and big auditoriums
    David>    and big folks =)

I live in Evanston and work about two blocks from Northwestern University
and less than a block from a brand new (open less than six months & I think
moderately priced) Hilton.  I'd offer to do the university/hotel liaison
thing if I knew I was going to be here in 6-12 months.  Evanston also bills
itself as the restaurant center of Chicago's north shore.  There are
definitely plenty of options, from Cross Rhodes (cheap Greek eats) to Va
Pensiero and Campagnola (very expensive Italian grub) and everything in
between.  Yahoo!'s yellow pages lists 100 restaurants.  I'd guess there are
20-30 within easy walking distance of the university. We would not lack for
food choices.  Of course, if you're willing to spring a few bucks to ride
the L, Chicago itself is right next door...

    David> 4) tends to be lower cost-of-living than either coast.

That depends.

    David> 5) Dave Beazley can run the whole thing.

I suspect Dave will be speaking up shortly. ;-)