Off topic : Relocating to the Bay area

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Hi!

(Sorry Henry/Jared for the Off-topic note!)

I will be relocating to the Bay Area end of August. I was wondering if I could get some practical advice from you Bay Area folks (and any others as well) out there. My areas of concern include schooling
(Elementary/Middle), place to stay (hear there is a waiting list for
apartments in certain areas), crime rates and commutes.

I have looked up 'http://www.homefair.com', 'http://www.rent.net', 'http://www.apartments.com', 'http://www.greatschools.net' and 'http://www.bayarea.com' for a feel of what I am letting myself into. Have you used these resources? If so, are there any gotchas? Any other such resources? Any tips/pointers appreciated!

Please email me off-list if you would like to help.

Thanks a lot!

John Kanagaraj
Brunei Shell Petroleum
http://www.geocities.com/john_sharmila

God so loved the world that He didn't send a committee! (See John 3:16 for details)
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