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Silicon Valley vs. New York & the East Coast (a top 10 list)

I've been spending a lot of time on the east coast lately and there are some fascinating cultural differences between here and my home in Silicon Valley. I thought I'd share these cultural differences with you! 1. In Silicon Valley, the only thing that matters is the answer to this question "What comes after web 2.0.?" In Washington D.C. nobody really knows what web 2.0 is. 2. In Silicon Valley I am a "User Experience Designer". On the east coast I am just an internet person who designs websites. 3. In Silicon Valley a blog is an extension of who you are. If you don't have your own Blog or website there's something wrong with you. In Washington D.C. blogs are how you spy on government officials. And in New York City, blogs are how you find the best shopping. 4. In Silicon Valley most people use the web to chase " The Long Tail ". In Washington D.C. & Baltimore people just use the web to chase tail! See article , Craigslist used in BWI p