Any Hackers in Middle America?
BigZaphod: I was born, raised, and still live in Iowa and I've worked for several startups for many years now - they are just all based elsewhere.  One was European, one from the valley, one in Florida, etc.  I haven't found a need to move just for the sake of working in this industry.  The Internet is a wonderful thing.  Coffee shops are my office.  Total freedom.