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/^t/But every coin has two sides. Living outside the centre involves long-distance commuting which might be very time-consuming, especially during peak-hours. Besides, the outskirts often lack such forms of communal entertainment as cinemas, theatres, cosmopolitan restaurants, etc., which makes life boring in a way, particularly for young people. It seems that the suburbs are suitable for the retired, as one can freely enjoy peacefulness of life there. However, life in the outlying districts might not be a bed of roses, particularly if one takes into consideration areas of poverty where living conditions breed crime and despair. An example of this sort can be Bronx - one of the five major boroughs of New York.