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This video is from Bender’s welcome home/going away show/costume party. Watch quailman in the background, he’s waisted.

This video is from Bender’s welcome home/going away show/costume party. Watch quailman in the background, he’s waisted.

The best places to live and work for many would ideally be cities that offer plenty of job opportunities, high quality of life and a low cost of living. Big cities are probably ideal places to begin your career, but low cost locales makes it easier for people to save for a house, start a family and grow along with the town. So if you are looking to enjoy a good quality of life in one such city, you may want to choose from the following list of America’s best places to live and work, based on Sperling’s Best Places.

These top ten low-cost communities have been diligently chosen based on essential criteria that include plentiful jobs, low cost of living, affordable housing and great quality of life. Several of these locales are college towns and many are located amidst beautiful and picturesque natural surroundings.

The following communities are the top 10 affordable places to live and work, according to Sperling’s Best Places.

1. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas/Missouri

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville is a small college town with a progressive feel, a thriving economy and an ideal environment for young families. While Springdale is a hub of several booming businesses including light manufacturing, trucking and agricultural processing, Rogers is a major residential area with a booming economy contributed by big stores such as Wal-Mart. The area enjoys a five-year job growth of 26.1 % (the national average being 4.9 %) and a low unemployment rate of 3.5 %. The three-city area had a median home price of $212,300 in January 2007.

2. Idaho Falls, Idaho

The name itself is indicative of the natural bounty that this town enjoys. Idaho Falls is located on the northeast part of the Snake River and has the Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in its proximity. Jobs are plenty in this small town that is driven by a mixed economy of agriculture and industry. A nuclear-research center, a health care center and small businesses offer plenty of employment. The town has a mixed population in terms of religion with about half of the residents being adherents of the Mormon faith. Idaho Falls’ median home price in January 2007 was $224,800.

3. Logan, Utah

Set in the middle of beautiful mountain ranges and valleys, Logan, Utah, offers great outdoor experiences. Cultural and sporting events are aplenty in this college town. A diverse economy, young work force, family owned businesses and pedestrian-friendly streets are major plus points. This beautiful town had a median home price of $200,600 in January 2007. The moderate climate and low cost of living are favorable for residents. The town has over 70 % of residents who are practicing Mormons.

4. Auburn-Opelika, Alabama

Home to Alabama University, the area is ideal for families and young people. A growing economy, good job prospects and high level of education among residents characterize Auburn. On the flip side, Auburn is removed from other major cities and summers are hot and humid. The job growth for 5 years is 16.1 % and median home price in January was $210,900.

5. Iowa City, Iowa

Another college town, Iowa City offers its residents a lively cultural scene, an attractive downtown and a panoramic natural setting. However, the area experiences harsh winters although summers are moderate. A lot of suburban and large retail developments are happening in the city. The median home price in January was $206,900.

6. Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque is a small industrial town characterized by Victorian brick buildings and reasonable housing. The city has some decent amenities including a symphony and theater company, and a convention center. The economy is largely driven by manufacturing businesses. Climate in this area can be rather harsh with temperatures ranging from minus 32 degrees to 110 degrees F. The area has a 5 year job growth of 11.86 % and the median home price in January 2007 was $152,300.

7. Pensacola, Ferry Pass and Brent, Florida.

Pensacola’s beaches are the top most attraction for residents who enjoy its 52 miles of Caribbean-like, white sandy beaches. The community is home to a lively bar scene, the University of West Florida and the Pensacola Naval Air Station. The economy is diverse and thriving. On the other hand, the area being a hurricane zone could be a spirit dampener for many. The January median home price was $223,900.

8. Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Radford, Virginia

Popular for housing the Virginia Polytechnic Institute or the Virginia Tech, this tri-city area offers a small-town feel and college amenities, amidst a beautiful mountain landscape. Residents enjoy a pleasant climate, and a low cost of living with the advantages of arts, entertainment, commerce and health care. Isolation from air service could be a disadvantage to some. The median home price in January 2007 was at a low $197,800.

9. Huntsville, Alabama

The “Space Capital of America’ as it is called, Huntsville is home to numerous technology and aerospace firms, besides being the center for research, technology and high-tech manufacturing. Several big companies have contributed to its economy and the city is known for its well-educated and well-paid work force. Residents enjoy the lovely mountainous surroundings. However limited air services and slow progress in infrastructural development are drawbacks.

10. Fargo, North Dakota

There is no dearth for college amenities in this college town which is home to North Dakota State University and has the Moorhead State University and Concordia College located close by. Modern buildings, a robust economy and the lowest unemployment rate in the whole country (2.6 %) makes Fargo a great place to live and work. Although winters are a negative aspect the town offers plenty of action. The area had a median home price of $162,586 in January 2007.

Mine: Alaska because it’s too isolated, cold, and no real big city, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama because of hurricanes. What are yours?

P.S. I the love the USA

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“Alabama” Oh I know your kind. You would kill your kin for the right price. Oil and water are thicker than blood. Oh I know your type. Use us to get what you wanted. You can’t finish what you started. Find it kind of funny how you try to rectify the damage. Your failure to find compromise. The walls are coming down. Will you survive sacrifice or tumble to the ground? Your lying to yourself. And to everyone that knows your name. You play the part of the fool so well. Oh I know your type. Use us to get what you wanted. You can’t even finish what you started. Find it kind of funny how you try to rectify the damage. Your failure to find compromise. The walls are coming down. Will you survive sacrifice or tumble to the ground? Oh I know your type. Your failure to find compromise. The walls are coming down. Will you survive sacrifice or tumble to the ground?

If I sign up to PokerStars and gamble real money online am I breaking the law. I live in Alabama and although there are certain types of gambling allowed (i.e. dogs, horses, slots) they do not allow casion type gaming.

According to CNN Money Magazine, Huntsville Alabama real estate is one of the “100 Best Places to Live.” Since World War II, this engineering and technology hub has transformed a sleepy agricultural base into the “Space Capital of America.” The area is not only a hub for NASA, but also Boeing, Toyota, DeltaCom, the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnologies and the second largest research park in the country (Cummings Research Park). It’s not surprising, then, that Huntsville AL real estate boasts the most PHDs per capita than any other American city.

The average salary is $49,187 (above the national average), but the cost of living is very low here. The median home price, for instance, is $145,000 with commercial property prices costing just $20 per square foot. Personal income tax ranges between 2-5%; Alabama is one of the few states that allows federal taxes to be deducted on state tax returns. Sales tax ranges from 5.5% in Redstone Arsenal to 8% in Gurley, Madison, New Hope and Owens Cross Roads. Personal property taxes on a $100,000 home are $580/year in Huntsville AL real estate. Along with Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia and Louisiana, Alabama is in the bottom five for property taxes.

Relocate America went so far as to place Huntsville Alabama real estate in their list of “Top 10 Places to Live.” While the average annual temperature is a pleasant 60.3 degrees, residents can still enjoy fall foliage, flowering spring trees, crisp winter mornings and summer heat waves. Huntsville is in the Tennessee River Valley, so the topography is actually rather unique. Monte Sano (which translates to “the Mountain of Health”), the Green Mountains, Wade Mountain, Rainbow Mountain, Madkin Mountains and Brindlee Mountain surround the area, bringing majestic beauty. Avid hikers may be interested to see the karst spring, limestone caves and Cathedral Caverns.

With the 1,879 acres of park space, bike trails, golf courses, art museums, orchestral performances and live theater, Huntsville Alabama real estate residents forget that they’re four hours from Atlanta, two hours from Birmingham and two hours from Nashville. Shoppers can choose from the Madison Square Mall and Parkway Place, in addition to numerous strip malls or power centers, as well as “live, work and play” communities like the Bridge Street Town Center. There are a number of year-round festivals in Huntsville — like the three-day Christian rock Big Spring Jam, the Panoply Arts Festival, the two-day June Black Arts Festival and the Constellation science fiction convention in October. There are also eleven public and three private golf courses situated in Huntsville AL real estate, with Hampton Cove designed by Robert Trent Jones being the most notable. With so many places to live, work and play, Huntsville Alabama real estate is idyllic for all stages of life.

I am 17 and in the 11th grade, I am graduating early, ahead of my class and I have to be out of the house by the time I start college, which is in January. So, I need a job to get money and get an apartment by the end of this Summer and before January. Any info will be much appreciated, Thanks! P.S. I have really looked for months and still have found nothing, and fast food is totally out of the question.