Reply With QuotePfft, that's a myth.
If it was about clouds, Seattle would be at the top cause they have a lot.Originally Posted by SBL
Pfft, that's a myth.
Surprised SF is lower than LA, or even that it is as low as it is.
Besides movies, and p.ronronron, not sure what LA actually has. SF area has all the computing giants that bang the beat we all seem to dance to.
For a country that has had to deal with nigh on 12 years of Bush/Obama stupidity, US cities dominate the **** out of the world still. By a long, long way.
The Bay Area is focused on high tech, bio- medical, and medical research.
And very expensive.
LA on the other hand is not dependent on a single industry, but it's size, infrastructure and volume offers greater opportunities. It's also the second or third largest city for many nationalities outside of their home countries. Including Taiwan, Mexico, Iran, Armenia, Israel, Korea, Thailand, Argentina and El Salvador. You can take a direct flight anywhere from LAX including Istanbul, Lima, Dubai, Sydney, etc.
Don't forget the port in LA. I have a feeling that's why it was ranked so much higher than everyone else. Most of our trade from Asia comes in through there.
What's peculiar is your reading comprehension. I wasn't questioning why they are in the top 10. I know what the ranking is of. I was lamenting the fact that they are in the top 10.
Neither of them are ranked highly because they are cities of great renown for being centers of business creativity, productive industry, great cultural experience or high human capital.
They are only there because of "political engagement". Yes, call it political clout, if you like, but that does not change the meaning of my comment.
Ottawa is a small fishing village on a global scale.I get Montreal but Toronto being higher? Really??? Wheres Ottawa
Ahm hellor. I think a certain industry in which Hugh Hefner and Larry Flynt are involved in might differ.
Quite surprised to see Sydney as high as it is.
It's the financial capital of Australia.
Actually Melbourne is.
But that's not what I said. I am not surprised Sydney is the highest Australian city. I am surprised at its place in the list. Ie - ahead of Toronto etc.
Just over Buenos Aires.....wtf?
London ... End off
Melbourne the financial capitol ?
Dont think so
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