I just read your essay.
I would make an exception for you. Seriously. Try Michigan. It's a cool little town, there are relatively few religious crazy and a goodly amount of thoughtful people who can incorporate faith into their worldview, it's not too big, the food is decent....
What exactly is your degree in, and what do you want to do. WE have lots of high tech stuff out here in all manner of scientific fields in Denver/Boulder, great mountains, and lovely weather.
Computer Science (w/minor in physics). My interests are Complex Event Processing, networks, and teaching. The physics minor is because I was originally a physics/CS dualie but didn't want to spend 5 years on an undergrad.
I think i answered the wrong thread. anyhow, if you see a question about two galaxies colliding or weather patterens, that's supposed to be here.