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Notacon: Because Your Brain Has A Right Side, Too
jeffg writes "For one weekend in April, presenters and attendees will descend upon Cleveland for Notacon, in an attempt to break all your assumptions about technology conferences. Yes, there will be a LAN and plenty of technical talks, but you probably weren't expecting art exhibits, live musicians, and weird contests! Notacon will bridge the gap between art and technology, bringing together performers, speakers, and artists from a wide variety of fields. Will you be part of it?" Specifically, that weekend is April 23-25.
Considering that nobody else in Cleveland is trying to attract the attention of high-tech companies to the area, this conference could be a Very Good Thing for northeast Ohio if it catches on.
Really, the worst thing Cleveland has going for it when it comes to attracting high-tech is the horrible weather. Freezing cold in winter, roasting like a sauna in summer. But the cost of living is tiny compared to SoCal - I'd say the average rent on a 2-bedroom in the first-ring suburbs is sub-$1000.
I moved from LA to Germany, and I can say pretty much that Cleveland sounds a lot like Germany.
Man, what a horrid bubble LA was.
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