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We would like to bring to your attention the outcome of the second meeting of the African Trade Network, held in Accra, August 21-September 3, 1999. The meeting was organised by Third World Network Africa Secretariat, to discuss implications of the new round at the WTO for African countries.
The Africa Trade Network (ATN), a grouping of trade unions, social movements, citizen groups and non-governmental organisations from across the continent, today released a joint declaration on their opposition to a new round of talks in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). * See also, the African civil society statement below.
At the end of a four-day (Aug 31-Sep 3) meeting held here in Accra, Ghana, the ATN called on African governments to firmly reject any new issues, in order to protect their national sovereignty and development options. These new issues are those of investment, government procurement, competition policy and the reduction of industrial tariffs. The meeting which was attended by more than 30 participants noted that instead of a new round of talks, there should be a review of the existing WTO agreements and an assessment of the WTO system. "The word 'NEW' should never occur in the upcoming meeting. We should insist on a review process, how the process has been over the past 5 years,'' the group insisted.
The ATN meeting was organised by the Third World Network Africa Secretariat to discuss the implications of the proposed new round for African countries at the WTO Ministerial meeting to be held in Seattle, USA, at the end of November. According to the group, the WTO and its agreements have been used to prise open developing country markets for the benefit of transnational corporations with adverse effects on national economies, workers, farmers, women and the environment in Africa.
This has contributed to the concentration of wealth in the hands of the rich few, while increasing poverty for the majority of the world's population and unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, the group noted. The ATN dismissed proposals by the EU, Japan and others to negotiate an Investment Agreement as an attempt to transfer "the utterly discredited MAI from the OECD to the WTO."
"This should be firmly resisted and rejected. We also believe that government procurement decisions (especially giving preference to local firms) are sovereign rights of our African countries and should not be brought into the WTO. Action must be taken to change the inherent imbalances and inequities of the WTO system and in the existing agreements,'' the group added.
In particular, the group called on developing countries, particularly African countries, to defend and expand the scope of Special and Differential Rights in the WTO in order to ensure the protection of their development needs and aims.
On Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs), the ATN recommended that Article 27.3(b) of the TRIPS Agreement be reformulated to exclude the patenting of life forms, in order to stop and prevent the theft of biological resources and traditional knowledge of the African countries. On this point, the Network expressed support for the African Group position on the review of the TRIPS Agreement, which was submitted by Kenya on behalf of the Group.
The Agriculture Agreement, the group said, should be changed to guarantee food security and the livelihoods of farmers in Africa. Agriculture liberalisation under the WTO is a threat to food security and to farmers in the South. For this reason, food production for domestic consumption, and measures and policies adopted for the protection of small farmers should not be subject to WTO disciplines, the group added.
The ATN was formed in February 1998 to enhance African civil society input into developing Africa's interest in the international trade system.
September 3, 1999.
Statement of African civil society on the Third Ministerial Conference of WTO
We, the undersigned members of African civil society representing trade unions, social movements and other civil society groups, are opposed to any attempt to expand the powers of the WTO through a new comprehensive round of trade liberalisation. Instead, governments should review and rectify the deficiencies of the system and the WTO regime itself, as part of the ongoing processes within the WTO. We therefore, call for a moratorium on new issues or further negotiations that expand the scope and power of the WTO. In this, we join the worldwide campaign of international civil society against the proposed Millennium Round, which could be launched at the Third Ministerial Conference in November 1999, in Seattle, USA.
The Uruguay Round Agreements and the establishment of the WTO were proclaimed as means of enhancing the creation of global wealth and prosperity and promoting the well-being of all people in all member states. In reality however, in the past five years the WTO regime has contributed to the concentration of wealth in the hands of the rich few; increasing poverty and indebtedness for the majority of the world's population; and unsustainable patterns of production and consumption. The Uruguay Round Agreements have functioned principally to prise open markets for the benefit of transnational corporations at the expense of national economies; workers, farmers, women and other groups in the developing world; and the environment. In addition, the WTO system, rules and procedures are undemocratic, untransparent and non-accountable and have operated to marginalise the majority of the world's people.
All this has taken place in the context of increasing global economic instability, the collapse of national economies, increasing inequity both between and within nations and increasing environmental and social degradation, as a result of the acceleration of the process of globalisation. Those governments that dominate the WTO, and that together with the transnational corporations have benefited from the WTO system, have refused to recognise and address these problems. Instead, they are pushing for further liberalisation through the introduction of new issues for adoption in the WTO. This will lead to the exacerbation of the crisis associated with the process of globalisation and the WTO.
We oppose the introduction of the proposed new issues in the WTO, such as investment, competition policy and government procurement. The present Working Groups to study these issues should continue their work, or be closed down. They must not be 'upgraded' into negotiating groups for new agreements. We are also opposed to a new round of industrial tariff reductions.
We commit ourselves to campaign to reject any such proposals. We believe that proposals by EU, Japan and others to negotiate an Investment Agreement are attempts to transfer the utterly discredited MAI from the OECD to the WTO. This should be firmly resisted and rejected. We also believe that government procurement decisions (especially giving preference to local firms) are sovereign rights of our African countries and should not be brought into the WTO. Further, competition policy and law should be domestic issues and not be subjected to WTO disciplines.
On proposals to pressure countries to further cut industrial tariffs, we wish to state that African countries have already drastically reduced their tariffs (especially under structural adjustment programmes) and this has led to closure of local enterprises and de-industralisation. The WTO should not be used to lock in and further reduce industrial tariffs in Africa and the South. We thus reject another round of industrial tariff cuts. Instead the North should cut its tariff peaks in products exported by the South.
We call for a moratorium on new issues and further negotiations that expand the scope and power of the WTO. During the moratorium, there should be a comprehensive and in-depth review and assessment of the impacts of existing agreements. Effective steps must be taken to change the inherent imbalances and inequities of the WTO system and in the existing agreements. We call for particular action in the following areas:
Special and differential rights are principles, which are firmly established within GATT, in order to correct the imbalances of the system, which work against developing countries. There have been increasing pressures since the Uruguay Round to limit the scope and significance of these rights. These rights must be reasserted as existing rights, which are necessary for the fair and equitable operation of the multilateral trading system. They are not 'favours' granted to the developing countries. Developing countries must see these rights as necessary to develop their capacities and to promote the interests of their people within the multilateral trading system. Therefore, we call on developing countries, particularly the African countries, to defend, exercise and expand the scope of these rights, in accordance with their own development needs and aims.
Article 27.3(b) of the TRIPS Agreement should be reformulated to exclude the patenting of life forms; as follows: 'Members must exclude from patentability all living organisms including plants, animals, microorganisms and parts thereof, and any processes making use thereof, and relating thereto'.
In this regard, we support the position as expressed in the African Group paper to the WTO General Council, submitted by Kenya on behalf of the Group.
We express full support for the Joint NGO Statement of Support for the Africa Group Proposals on Review of the TRIPS Agreement (Article 27.3(b)).
We therefore, call on African political leaders and diplomats in each country to stand firm in their position and to further develop this position with concrete proposals to prohibit the patenting of life forms, and to ensure the protection of traditional knowledge and the rights of local communities over biological resources.
In African countries, as in most other developing countries, small farmers form a major part of the population. Their livelihoods and products (especially food) are the main basis of Third World economies. These are threatened by agriculture liberalisation under the Agriculture Agreement. In developing countries, food production for domestic consumption and the measures and policies for the protection of small farmers should be exempted from the Agriculture Agreement's disciplines on import liberalisation, domestic support and subsidies.
In the review of the TRIMS Agreement, we call for an amendment to allow developing countries the right to have 'local content' policy (i.e., to require firms or projects to use a certain minimum amount of local materials) so as to help development of domestic economic activity and conserve scarce foreign exchange. In addition, developing countries must be allowed to take measures for balancing the flow of foreign exchange.
Moreover, no new investment measures should be added to the list in the TRIMS Agreement. Nor should there be expansion of the scope of the TRIMS Agreement to cover investment and competition policy.
For most developing-country members of WTO and for the public and legislatures in all member countries there is lack of transparency and democracy in the WTO system and processes -- its rule making, negotiations, monitoring and dispute-settlement. We urge that the Seattle Ministerial Conference take decisions to make the WTO system more open, transparent, democratic and participatory to developing countries, legislatures and civil society. These include but are not limited, to the following:
Consultations, discussion, negotiations and decision-making in WTO have to be truly transparent, open, participatory and democratic.
Any proposals on rules or for new agreements should be made known in their draft form to the public at least 6 months before decisions are taken so that civil society in each country can study them and influence their legislatures and governments.
All WTO members must be allowed to be present and participate in discussions and negotiations (including in informal groups and meetings where many key decisions are made). The practice of small informal groups making decisions for all Members should be discontinued.
Legislatures should be constantly informed of proposals and developments at WTO and have the right to make policy choices regarding proposals in WTO.
Civil society should be given genuine opportunities to know about and to express their views, and participate and influence the outcome of policies.
We call on our governments in Africa and other Third World countries to reject the new issues being proposed so that our national sovereignty and development options can be protected, and to demand for a review and reform of the WTO rules and system. We pledge to work with NGOs in other Third World countries in our common struggle on these issues.
We also appeal to our civil society colleagues in the developed countries, on the basis of our common humanity and in the interest of our common planetary home, to join with us in solidarity and campaign against the proposal for new issues, and for the review and reform of the WTO system and agreements.
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It rained a little bit when we were there, but for the most part it was sunny & warm! I would love to go back to Spain and explore more of Barcelona, and actually make my way to Madrid, Valencia, Granada, and Ibiza.
We went to Granada Familia, Montjuïc Castle, Parc de la Ciutadella, walked along the beach, went to some clubs, and made friends at our hostel. The Gothic Quarter is also super fun to walk around! Barcelona was everything my friends told me it was, and I was not disappointed! My bloodline on my father's side is Spanish, so it was fun being in a place where my ancestors came from.
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The main session will have two sub-sessions, with different speakers. Both use a Town Hall approach in format, with engagement with participants in the room, and remote participants.
This main session will use a 'town hall' approach with Session one relying on senior leaders from various organizations in the Internet Governance "Ecosystem" on how the IG Ecosystem is evolving, what issues and external factors and key activities are driving changes. This is followed by engagement with participants in the room. The focus includes global processes and initiatives: NETmundial, the CSTD Working group on Enhanced Co-operation; UN-CSTD, WSIS +10 Review, ITU, ICANN, UNESCO, UNGA Resolution on WSIS Review Modalities, etc, which will inform the dialogue and engagement of participants in the room, and following remotely.
Questions and comments from participants in the room and remotely, will close the first segment, with a strong focus on further elaborating on additional examination of the IG Ecosystem from the participants' perspective. Allocation of time will be 70/30 split between questions directed to the speakers, and audience engagement.
The second segment –"Town Hall" is designed to move into a more interactive approach with engagement then with the room's [and remote] participants. It will open with brief statements from the invited speakers on the implications of the first segment discussions for the broader IG ecosystem, various stakeholders, and for the IGF itself. Allocation of time for Segment Two is proposed as 40 /60 with a strong focus on participant engagement, including remote participants.
Substantive rapporteurs will record summary notes for both sessions. and participate with the co-moderators in the preparation of the outputs summary and report of the session.
Description of Issue
The Internet has been an engine of growth and development, bringing connectivity that bridges countries and cultures, connecting individuals, businesses, enterprises, and governments. The Internet and the resources it connects can inform, educate and empower and is a source of knowledge. Its contribution to social, cultural and economic growth and opportunity is recognized, but with its increased role and importance to societies, individuals and economies, comes key questions of governance, accountability, misuse, access. Governments and organizations and individuals understandably turn to models they understand or are familiar with to address concerns they view about the use, and potential misuse of the Internet. As the Internet expands, existing organizations, such as the UN agencies, regional organizations, and others are examining their roles. Newer organizations that follow more of the technical community's bottom up governance approach, such as ICANN, now co exist alongside older intergovernmental organizations. The IGF was created by agreements in the Tunis Agenda, to further examine the kinds of issues and challenges emerging regarding the Internet's governance.
Since 2006, the IGF has been a platform for stakeholders to come together on an equal footing to discuss, exchange ideas and share good practices with each other. While recognizing that there are no negotiated outcomes from the IGF, over the years the IGF has both inspired those with policy making power and acted as a platform to build bridges and engage in dialogue. While many are embracing the engagement of stakeholders more directly in decisions and governance, others remain concerned that more intergovernmental oversight over the Internet is needed. Numerous discussions during 2013 and 2014 have continued to elevate these debates.
Today, national policy makers and global policy makers, alongside various stakeholders are engaging in developing approaches to deal with key issues, whether about bringing connectivity to the unconnected, or addressing rules for protection of individual privacy online, or security of networks. A debate about who does what, and who should drive the Internet ecosystem has evolved rapidly.
While over the years the IGF has also become a space that discusses solutions, questions continue about what next for the IGF? And for the other existing institutions and organizations? How should the IGF co exist with other structures? What is the best way to give developing countries the similar opportunities as wealthier nations to engage in the debate on Internet governance.
Questions for co-moderators consideration[to be refined with co-moderators to reduce to 2-3 per segment]. – Not all questions will be posed to and responded by all speakers
Segment 1 – Key questions for Speakers, and Participants
1. What are the key issues, Problems, and challenges that your organization focuses on in the IG space?
2. Speakers from relevant groups are invited to comment on specific activities or events that they consider relevant for global fora/activities/events on the Internet Governance Ecosystem: NETmundial, WSIS+10 HL, CSTD, ITU, ICANN, UNGA WSIS Review, and other relevant activities and events, identifying both positive and negative contribution to the Global IG process.
3. Evolution of the multistakeholder engagement in [[your] organization – how is MS evolving in the intergovernmental system: challenges.
4. Do all problems require the same approach of multistakeholder engagement? – e.g. differentiation of approaches to the Internet governance of various stakeholders and in different fora?
6. Your views on the contributions and value in IGF to date
Segment 2- Key questions for both Panel and participants
1. What do you think are the key issues that are driving IG Eco-system development?
2.The Future of IGF – How should it evolve and change? Are there new competitors to the IGF?
3. What role should the IGF play to catalyze broader engagement by different government agencies, more stakeholders?
4. Are negotiated outcomes from IGF meetings feasible? What are the issues with moving into negotiation of outcomes?
5. Is it time to call for and develop processes for a more active role in developing consensus in key areas? If so, what are the possible changes to the IGF structure and processes and resources?
e.g. Can structured working groups, such as the Best Practice Forums piloted at IGF 2014 and other activities offer an opportunity to help resolve the inherent tension between inclusive conversation and effective decision-making that can be taken forward into other fora, as called for in Para 72,(g)?
6. Are there any opportunities for the MAG and other IGF structural design processes and bodies to be made more inclusive, transparent and/or democratic, to help stakeholders feel more ownership?
Development of Approach:
The speakers and representatives of key stakeholder groups in the IG Ecosystem Session have been identified in an effort to be as inclusive of many of the major IG organizations. The second session brings speakers from different stakeholder groups who are experienced and knowledgeable about the IGF, as well as other key fora. Participation from the room will be critical to hear new voices.
Four microphones [in the respective stakeholder groups] in the room will allow for maximum minute long interventions from the diverse community, with two remote moderators monitoring online questions and interventions to be included. All interventions will be kept short.
Mr. İhsan Durdu, Advisor, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications, Turkey
Opening Remarks of Chair of Session: 5 minutes
Two co-moderators will facilitate these sessions, supported by substantive rapporteurs, remote moderators, and a twitter moderator.
Jovan Kubalija, DIPLO – NGO
Nermine el-Saadany – Egypt – Government [former host country of IGF and V. Chair, WSIS +10 MPP]
Speakers/Respondents for Sessions
Session 1: Evolution of the IG Internet Ecosystem – Viewpoints from IG Players
1. Benedicto Fonseca Filho (Brazil) Confirmed
2. Kathy Brown (ISOC) (TC) Confirmed
3. Fadi Chehade (ICANN) Confirmed
4. Vint Cerf (Google) (Private Sector) Confirmed
5. Rafał Trzaskowski (Poland, Gov) Confirmed
6. Milton Mueller (Syracuse U.) Confirmed
7. Alan Markus (Netmundial @ WEF) Confirmed
8. Mr. M. Salim Ketevanlıoğlu (Nominated by Host Country) (Gov) confirmed
9. Mervi Kultamaa, WSIS Coordinator, CSTD Confirmed
10. UNESCO (IGO) /Nominating Replacement
11. (ITU) [SecGen Invited/not available/offering ITU speaker/TBD]
12. Ambassador Danny Sepulveda, US State, [Details being finalized]
13. Andrew Wyckoff, OECD, confirmed
14. Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission, Commissioner for Digital Agenda
Moderators will strictly enforce the time limits. Speakers are invited to have fact sheets in the room.
Break to reseat Speakers: 3 minutes
Implications of Challenges and Issues from Session 1/Strengthening the IGF
1. Philipp Grabensee (Affilias) (TC) Confirmed
2. Mark Carvell (UK,GOV) Confirmed
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It is ranked among the top three safest cities in Mexico, and one of the best in quality of life for its inhabitants.
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The climate in Aguascalientes is warm and dry year-round. Rainfall season is from May until November, although rain is very seldom here. When it does rain it's fierce and brief in the late afternoon leaving the evenings cooled off and dry.
Get inEdit
By planeEdit
- 1 Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU IATA, also known as Aguascalientes International Airport) (The airport is 16 km (10 miles) out of the city.).
Nearby airports
- SLP IATA - San Luis Potosí Airport
- BJX IATA - Leon-Guanajuato Airport
- ZCL IATA - Zacatecas Airport
- GDL IATA - Guadalajara Airport
- TPQ IATA - Tepic Airport
- Aeroméxico (Los Angeles, Mexico City, Ontario (California), Tijuana)
- American Eagle (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- United Express operated by ExpressJet Airlines (Houston-Intercontinental)
- Viva Aerobus (Monterrey)
- Volaris (Tijuana)
By busEdit
Central Camionera, the bus station, is on the south side of the first ring, 5 km (3 miles) from main square. A bus ride from Mexico City will usually take about six hours. There is an overnight bus that runs from Mexico City to Aguascalientes that leaves around midnight and arrives in Aguascalientes around 6am. This type of bus trip is perfect for those who just want to spend a full day in Aguascalientes.
Luxury services ETN and Primera Plus serve Aguas.
Local buses M$6 (pesos) run from outside the bus station into the centre. Look for "Centro" on the windshield, meaning they go downtown.
By carEdit
To get to Aguascalientes from Mexico City by car, take the MEX 57 as far as Querétaro, then take the MEX 45 via Salamanca. Aguascalientes is located on Federal Highway 57/45 in Mexico.
Get aroundEdit
From the airport From AGU - Aguascalientes Airport there is ground transportation available to take you to your destination.
Rent a car - Aguascalientes is very accessible by road so renting a car is a good option to see all the historic sites and architecture that Aguascalientes and its surrounding areas have to offer, however, it is recommended that you have some experience driving in Mexico, because the rules and customs can vary significantly from those from other countries.
Taxis - Taxis are also a safe option for getting around in Aguascalientes. You can arrange for a taxi from your hotel although street cabs are usually much cheaper. All taxis have meters that indicate the fare to pay. It is not required to speak Spanish or negotiate the fare. Check that the driver turns on his meter. Most places in the city can be reached for M$40 (around US$2.50) or less.
Turibús - Right across the main square, you can get a ride on a streetcar around the most important tourist sights with this government-provided service. Cost is M$36 (US$2.00) for adults, M$26 (US$1.50) for children and senior citizens. On board, the tour guide gives you descriptions and facts about the sights in English and Spanish. Hourly departures.
Walking - It is safe to walk during the day and at night around the tourist areas and downtown, to get on a cab or public transportation. Most people show their hospitality when they realize you are a tourist, always willing to help, give you directions or help you with the language.
- 1 Contemporary Art Museum (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo No. 8).
- Museo Interactivo descubre.
- 2 José Guadalupe Posada Museum (Museo José Guadalupe Posada). Posada is considered by many as the founder of modern art in Mexico. Since his death nearly a century ago, José Guadalupe Posada's work has steadily gained popularity with art lovers and Día de los Muertos celebrators alike. He is especially known for his calaveras images of whimsical skeletons. "While the illustration of the high society woman is one of Posada's most highly regarded pieces, it's also arguably the most recognizable image of the Día de los Muertos celebration.
- 3 [dead link] National Museum of Death (Museo Nacional de la Muerte), Rivero y Gutiérrez esq, ☏ +52 449 910 7400. The national museum of death. Celebrating the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead with many beautiful works ranging from pre-Hispanic period to today. Many people visit Aguas for this museum alone.
- 4 Museum of Aguascalientes (Museo de Aguascalientes). Built out of pink quarry. It has a collection of 20th century arts including the works of Saturnio Herran, who was born in Aguascalientes. Herran's arts include portraits of the everyday citizen painted with a high degree of sensitivity toward his subjects. His work is very similar to art nouveau.
- 5 Regional History Museum Aguascalientes (Museo Regional de Historia de Aguascalientes), Venustiano Carranza 118.
Temporary exhibitsEdit
- Casa de la Cultura - This is the forum for the National Plastic Arts contest during the San Marcos Fair.
- Casa Teran
- Centro Cultural los Arquitos
- Parque Tres Centurias
- Teatro de la Ciudad
- Teatro Morelos - The National Poetry Prize is presented during The San Marcos Fair.
Public gardensEdit
- San Marcos Garden (Jardin de San Marcos) - Located within the state fair's grounds is the most traditional and representative site of the state. The main gate is protrayed in the city's official crest.
- Guadalupe (Jardin de Guadalupe)
- El Encino (Jardin del Encino)- where the museum José Guadalupe Posada is located, with temporary and permanent exhibitions. The garden is also surrounded by restaurants, a church of the same name (built in 1796), and convenience stores.
- Zaragoza
- Parque Hidalgo
- Parque Heroes Mexicanos/Rodolfo Landeros Gallegos
- Parque Mexico
- Parque del Cedazo
Church buildingsEdit
- Baroque Style Main Cathedral
- Purisima
- San Marcos
- Guadalupe
- El Encino y Jardin de la Paz
- San Antonio Temple
- Religious Pinacotheca
- Estadio Victoria Football, home of "Necaxa", colloquially called the "Hidrorayos"
- Estadio Cuarto Centenario Basketball, home of the Panteras
Walk through the beautiful Parque de San Marcos, and then continue to the gorgeous Palacio de Gobierno with its central courtyard and murals. This is the most outstanding colonial building in Aguascalientes. On the west side of the main square lies the 18th century baroque cathedral. This cathedral is filled with gorgeous paintings by colonial painter Miguel Cabrera. More interesting places to see include:
- The Government Palace - Built of tezontle stone and gorgeous with its Neoclassical facade of red
- The Municipal Palace - Built out of pink quarry
- El Jardin de los Palacios (Palace Gardens)- A lovely fountain is on display here to honor the artist Jesus F. Contreras who was the creator of two of the relief sculptures decorating the square. Interesting to know is that Contreras sculptures represent the God of hunting "Camaxtli" and the God of Abundance "Centeotl."
- La Plaza Patria - Holds spectacular views of an iron tower built in 1808.
- Legislative Palace
These places are easily accessible by car:
- El Tunel Porterillo, a walking and hiking trail runs through the Huejucar Canyon.
- Plutarco Elias Calles Dam and the Jocoque Presa which is ideal for water skiing and fishing.
- Ejido Ecoturistco El Ojote, a perfect place for adventure sports, including rock climbing and rappelling.
- San Marcos Fair or in Spanish Feria de San Marcos. The oldest and largest state fair in Mexico begins annually around mid-April and ends in early May. One of the largest fairs in Mexico, attracting millions of visitors for the Casino, the bullfighting, cockfighting and nightlife. The San Marcos Fair also has nightly fireworks, amusement rides, art, theater, dance, commercial and industrial exhibitions, concerts,rodeos, and of course a variety of cuisine. This is the most busy time of year for Aguascalientes. Local schools close for a period of time during the fair as well as local offices.
- Centro Deportivo Ojo Caliente Spa - On the east side of town featuring thermal pools, saunas, steam baths, squash, and tennis courts.
- Camping and the Outdoors - Within a short distance from the city of Aguascalientes you can go camping in the mountains of El Pinal, Guajolote, Laurel, and Sierra Fria. The best sites to hike and climb are at Antorcha, Laurel, La Ardilla, and Los Gallos. A few kilometers outside of Aguascalientes is where the best fishing occurs. The Jocoqui, El Llanero, and Abelardo Rodríguez Reservoirs are the best places for sport fishing. In the surrounding areas in places such as El Tunel Porterillo, a walking and hiking trail runs through the Huejucar Canyon. There is also the Plutarco Elias Calles Dam which is ideal for fishing as well. The Ejido Ecoturistco El Ojote is a place for adventure sports including rock climbing and rappelling.
- Ecotourism - Aguascalientes also has beautiful natural scenery in which people can walk through. Visit the Parque Ecológico Héroes Mexicanos in Aguascalientes which is wonderfully abundant of natural scenery.
- Golf - Aguascalientes has two golf clubs. The Country Club Pulgas Pandas has a 6,420 yard long course, while the Club Campestre de Aguascalientes has an 18 hole course with a 7,535 yard long course.
- History - Aguascalientes is a colonial town full of history. If history is one of your main interests the Teatro Morelos should be on your list of stops. Here is where the supporters of Carranza, Villa and Zapata, gathered after defeating Victoriano Huerta upon drawing up a program for the government which led to the Revolutionary Convention and the Plan of Ayala. It was represented by men such as Alvaro Obregón, Felipe Angeles, and Francisco Villa. The Teatro Morelos is where Eulalio Gutiérrez was appointed president in 1914 also.
Malls and marketsEdit
- Mercado Teran
- Mercado Revolucion
- El Parian
- Plaza Patria
- Expo Plaza
- Plaza Vestir
- Centro Comercial El Dorado
- Centro Comercial Villasunción
- Centro Comercial Galerias
- The Centro Comercial Plaza de Vestir - This shopping center carries blouses and tablecloths produced by local craftsmen, puppets, wooden toys, and ornaments.
- Centro Comercial Altaria. The mall is in the northern part of the city and is modeled after the typical shopping center in the U.S., main stores include Sears, Liverpool, Radio Shack, Levi´s store, Nike, GNC, and Aéropostale among others. Banks, ATMs, restaurants including Chili's, Burger King and Carl's Jr., and a Cinema complex with VIP theaters. The Marriott hotel is a few yards away from the mall and Centro Comericial Galerías shopping center is also walking distance from here.
- Centro Comericial Espacio opened in April 2015, is a mall located in the eastern part of th city, includes a cinema complex, food court and stores like Office Depot and Soriana supermarket. It sits right beside the Ojo Caliente spa.
Flea marketsEdit
- Tianguis de la Purisima
- Linea de Fuego (on Sundays) mainly for used items, tools.
- La China Hilaria- Located on Blvd Luis Donaldo Colosio this restaurant sells delicious regional food.
- Rincón Maya - High quality authentic traditional Mexican cuisine from the state of Yucatán. Located in the Jardín del Encino (Encino garden), downtown area.
- Mesón del Taco- Located on Avenue Aguascalientes Pte. this restaurant sells traditional Mexican and Spanish food.
- Applebee's Grill and Bar - Located on Avenue Independencia 2351 this restaurant is for those who want a taste of the U.S. while in Mexico. Applebee's serves steak, chicken, salads, and seafood.
- De Andrea Alameda Located on Avenue Tecnológico one can come to this restaurant for a taste of all types of international food.
- Los Mixes- Located on Blvd Luis Donaldo Colosio this "hole in the whole" taco restaurant serves the best tacos in town.
- The best food to try while in Aguascalientes include the barbacoa de olla, biznaga tamales, candied guava, caramel sweets, and ladrillos; which is a delicious flaky pastry.
There is a mercado near 5 de Mayo specialising in delicious roast lamb served with tacos, or try Mercado Teran for cheap eats such as burritos.
There are many nightclubs and bars in Aguascalientes. But don't head there early. Locals usually begin to show up at the bars around 11pm. They don't leave or even start dancing until 5am through 7am. So if you want to drink and party like a local do not head home early!
If you want to party visit Aguas during la Feria de San Marcos. The city transforms into the largest open-air cantina in Mexico, with an abundance of places selling cocktails (M$50) or 2L beers (also M$50). You are also able to buy beer in cans, bottles, 16 oz and 1L varieties. Usually drinking on the street in Mexico would be problematic, However, during the Feria many enterprising people open public bathroom, all costing M$5.
Clubs and a casino also open specially for the Feria.
- 1 Hotel Francia, Av. Francisco I. Madero #113-A, ☏ +52 449 910 3050. Historical hotel, built in 1915, located in the city centre.
- 2 Quinta Real Aguascalientes, Av Aguascalientes Sur 601, ☏ +52 449 978 5818.
- Marriott Hotel, Boulevard Zacatecas Norte S/N, Col Trojes de Alonso Aguascalientes, Mexico 20116, ☏ +52 449-1394060.


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- Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.) will reunite in "Avengers: Infinity War" for the first time since they fought in "Captain America: Civil War."
- The two disagreed about whether superhumans should be forced to register with the government, with Cap anti-registration and Iron Man pro.
- Business Insider's Carrie Wittmer and Travis Clark argue their cases for who is right in this debate.
Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" comes to theatres April 27, and it's the first time some major characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be reunited since they butted heads in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War."
Most importantly, the "Big Two" of the MCU – Steve Rogers/Captain America (played by Chris Evans), and Tony Stark/Iron Man (played by Robert Downey, Jr.) – will join forces against Thanos after their "Civil War" disagreement, which ended with half of the Avengers escaping an underwater prison.
The last time the two leading Avengers were on screen together, they were trading punches over the registration of superhumans, which would essentially make the Avengers government employees. This initiative, called the Sokovia Accords, was started by the Secretary of State and Tony Stark after the devastating events in "Age of Ultron" and an incident early on in "Civil War" in which Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), who is still learning to control her powers, accidentally destroys a building with innocent people in it.
Rogers is against the Sokovia Accords because of his mistrust of the government that essentially made him ("The safest hands are still our own"), while Stark is pro-registration ("If we don't do this now, it's going to be done to us later").
Both heroes have fair arguments.
It's the kind of debate that even rages on in our own real-world politics, which is what made "Civil War" so powerful. Rogers argued that the superhumans' right to choose would be stripped away by the Sokovia Accords, while Stark argued that their powers needed to be put in check in order to prevent the destruction of cities like New York ("The Avengers") and Sokovia ("Age of Ultron").
The debate between Cap and Tony sparked heated debates between the biggest MCU fans on Business Insider's entertainment team. Here, Business Insider's Carrie Wittmer and Travis Clark make their cases below – Carrie for Captain America, and Travis for Iron Man.
Iron Man (Travis Clark)
If you compare the superhuman registration debate in "Captain America: Civil War" to the real-world debate of gun control in the U.S., then the answer – at least in my eyes – is clear: Tony Stark is right.
I'm going to get this out of the way early: I admittedly admire Captain America more than Iron Man. I think Cap's heart is always in the right place, whereas Stark's decision-making is consistently questionable.
In fact, Stark is partly responsible for why the government proposes the superhuman registration in the first place. The destruction of the country Sokovia came during the battle with Ultron in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," and Ultron was created by Stark.
But if you focus on the debate itself more than the personalities or history of either of them, I can't deny Stark is on the right side of this one. The Avengers have proven to be national security threats just as much as they may save the world from destruction.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is not grounded in reality, but the conflict of "Captain America: Civil War" reflects a very real debate raging in America. If we compare super powers to guns, it becomes clear the Avengers have powers that need to be controlled. That's evidenced by the beginning of the film, when Scarlet Witch accidentally kills a group of Wakandan diplomats.
A main argument against gun control is that it is a slippery slope to the government banning guns entirely. That's where Captain America's head seems to be at: He doesn't want to see his friends, like Scarlet Witch, at the government's mercy. He thinks he can better handle her than the government can.
But Captain America, as good as his intentions may be, isn't thinking logically. At the end of the day, people like Scarlet Witch, the Hulk, and any other superhumans with both unimaginable power (and a lack of control) need to be controlled for the public's own good.
Stark thinks it will happen eventually no matter what, and if he can get ahead of it, he can manage it. Stark is thinking logically, whereas Cap is thinking with his emotions. That's the biggest difference between them, and while Cap is admirable, this isn't a debate settled by emotion.
Cap also wants to protect his friend Bucky Barnes, who is framed for an explosion at a United Nations conference in the movie. As noble and well-intentioned as this may be, at the end of the day Cap is putting the safety of one man over that of the public.
So, as questionable as Tony's actions have been in the past, he's the one trying to do the right thing in "Captain America: Civil War."
Your move, Carrie.
Captain America (Carrie Wittmer)
OK. You really got me on the gun control thing. I absolutely believe that purchasing a gun should be more regulated. But this is different because these are human beings. I understand the point you're trying to make, but I don't think it's fair to compare these people, whether they chose to be superhuman (Stark) or not (Bruce Banner/Hulk) to gun control.
Before I continue my rant, I will also admit my bias: Although I absolutely love "Iron Man" and "Iron Man 3" (a Christmas movie!), I hate Tony Stark. I get that being an alcoholic jerk who wears tinted sunglasses is his thing, but his character hasn't evolved since 2008. The only thing that seems to change is his ego – which only gets bigger – and his relationship status with Pepper Potts, which if we're being honest is completely dependent on Gwyneth Paltrow's availability.
You say that the Avengers are a security threat. This is true, but they're a threat when there is already a more dangerous threat out there. This is Cap's point, which is clouded in "Civil War" by his bond with Bucky Barnes and by his distrust of the government. But Cap's distrust of the government is fair: while S.H.I.E.L.D. is not a government entity, it might as well be, and it was literally run by HYDRA in the past. Remember Robert Redford in "The Winter Soldier?" He told Cap what to do, and he was the enemy the whole time. How can Cap and other heroes trust and fight for an entity that is so vulnerable?
And what about the cases when one or more of our heroes see a threat, but the government either doesn't see it as essential, or they straight up don't believe them? If the UN, for example, doesn't see a worthy threat in the pink-headed man named Thanos who wants a bunch of stones so he can destroy half of the universe (very specifically not the whole universe), what are the Avengers going to do? Just let it happen? They most certainly will not.
Cap is thinking logically because he's applying the limitations of the Sokovia Accords to his own experiences, like the mishap with Robert Redford that I already mentioned in "The Winter Soldier." And in "Captain America: The First Avenger," he goes on an unapproved mission in Germany to save Bucky Barnes, planned with the help of the late Agent Peggy Carter and Howard Stark.
Stark is the one thinking with his emotions. His approach is completely rooted in ego, not a concern for humanity. Minutes into "Civil War," Stark meets a woman whose son was killed in Sokovia, and is so threatened by the idea that someone out there hates him that he goes straight to the Secretary of State behind his friends' backs, writes legislation, and simply throws it onto a table in front of them.
Do superheroes need to be controlled? Yes! But the Sokovia Accords is not the right way. My solution: There is a lovely bald man named Xavier who has a very nice school in upstate New York, and Disney bought Fox so this can be in the MCU canon now.
Travis Clark: You make fair points, Carrie, but I don't think it's fair to assume that Stark is only pro-registration because of his ego. It shows progression in his character that he would be pushed by the pain he sees in that mum who confronts him. It would be natural for anyone with a conscience. Are we supposed to condemn him for having a conscience? Stark has power and influence, and ever since the first "Iron Man" after he escaped captivity, he's been using that power and influence to better not only himself, but the world. He doesn't always make the best choices, but he at least learns from his mistakes. Captain America is so stubborn and rooted in his ways that he will stand by Bucky out of pure emotion. There's no place for such blind loyalty when national security is at stake. Stark's entire point is to get in front of registration and handle it on his terms before the government handles it on its – things would have been much worse if he hadn't.
Carrie Wittmer: I'm not assuming that Stark is pro-registration because of his ego. I know he is. I understand that Stark's reasoning stretches beyond his own interests, but his ego is where it started, and it's the only reason he took any action in the first place. If the government initiated the Sokovia Accords on its own, "Civil War" would have been a completely different movie, more boring than any MCU villain, because I have a feeling everyone would be on Cap's side. Your points are great, but have not changed my mind because I disagree on Cap's motivations. Yes, he's trying to protect Bucky, but it's bigger than that. He knows the government has made the wrong calls before, and he's fairly anticipating that it will again.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Google is spinning out its self-driving car project in a new company called Waymo, signalling its commitment to become a serious player in the automotive landscape even as it scales back some of the lofty plans it initially set out with.
Waymo, which stands for "Way forward in mobility," has the mission of making "it safe and easy for people and things to move around," executives said at a press conference announcing the news in San Francisco on Tuesday.
"What you're feeling from the Waymo team is confidence that we're close to bringing this to a lot of people," CEO John Krafcik said at the event.
"We're getting close. We're getting ready. And we want to tell the world about it," he added.
But the first version of Waymo's self-driving technology to become available won't be quite the revolution that Google once promised. While Google has been testing a fleet of pod-shaped autonomous vehicles without steering wheels or pedals, executives acknowledged on Tuesday that, for the time being at least, cars will continue to be piloted by humans, with Waymo's self-driving technology included as a feature.
"We're not a car company"
The spin out of the self-driving car unit, which is currently housed in X, another Alphabet company, has been expected for some time. But the move comes as Google has faced some setbacks in bringing its vision of a steering-wheel free car to market and as it faces increases competition from Uber, the ride-hailing company which is also developing self-driving cars, as well as other automakers.
"We are a self-driving technology company," Krafcik said. "We've made it pretty clear we are not a car company…. We're not in the business of making better cars, we're in the business of making better drivers. We're a self-driving technology company."
Waymo has a partnership with Fiat Chrystler, which is incorporating self-driving software and sensors into its Pacifica minivans. It's not clear whether those vehicles will be available for sale soon, or simply as test vehicles as the companies perfect the technology.
Waymo executives did provide details about the new companie's business model, such as whether it currently generates any revenue from partnerships or other sources.
"We will continue to have access to infrastructure and resources Alphabet provides, but in this new world as Waymo we also have this feeling like we are a venture backed startup," Krafcik said.
The Google division completed in 2015 its first fully self-driving ride on public roads in Austin, putting a blind passenger in the front seat of a steering-wheel-less car. Krafcik reiterated that the company's goal is still creating a Level 4 or Level 5 autonomous vehicle in which passengers can sit back and completely relinquish control of the car.
The steering wheel stays
But he noted that the "fully driverless" system the company builds may come with a steering wheel and brake pedals for now. Due to regulations, it is a requirement to have those systems for now, Krafcik said, although it's still wanting to make it's idealised version of the steerig-wheel-less car that completed the ride in Austin.
"As we've demonstarted with Steve's first ride is our goal to get there without those controls," Krafick said. "We dont think the human should be asked to monitor the self-driving system. As it turns out… it is a requirement to have those controls."
Regulatory issues, as well as unanswered questions about insurance and liability, are considered some of the major obstacles to a future of self-driving cars.
When Google began working on self-driving cars more than six years ago, the idea was widely viewed as more of a science project than an initiative that could become mainstream and reshape the auto market. Since then however, virtually all of the world's major automakers have ramped up self-driving car efforts and are currently testing prototype vehicles with various levels of autonomous capabilities.
The company is now prioritising making the driving system more comfortable and smoother for passengers in the self-driving car, said engineer Dmitri Dolgov. There's also still work to be done with mapping — to expand where the cars can operate — and the conditions it can drive in, like heavy rain, Dolgov added.
Yet, it's "exciting" for the engineers on the project to know what's left to do now that the self-driving car has proven that it can drive on public roads.
"We can imagine our self-driving technology being used in a lot of different areas, in the ride sharing business, trucking, logistics, even personally used vehicles and licensing with automakers," Krafcik said.
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The Revenge of Geography
Want to understand the political insecurity of China's leaders or Iran's resilience in the face of Western sanctions? The best place to start is with a map, says Robert D. Kaplan, discussing his new book with WSJ's Gary Rosen.
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... I ... this geography still matter in our globalized world ... do policy makers need to take account of ... mundane facts like mountains and coastlines in the natural resources of the different corners of our well ... our guests today Bob Kaplan certainly thinks so he is the author of a new book ... that is sure to generate a lot of discussion is called the revenge of geography to so what you mean by that Bob ... I use this typically Garrett effect in the Balkans in the nineteen nineties United States military defeated geography principally when there are ... up you we've been told that the Army doesn't to mass swill it the smell is very well in fact it and it wore up but in the alleyways and deserts and mountains of Afghanistan and Iraq in the following decade geography took error it took its revenge on us it was too much to handle ... on what we've been on you know ... Afghanistan is too vast ... Iraq was to fractures um ... of society and it was all split By deserts and mountains so that geography the basic facts matter of cyberspace up and financial of financial markets ... will transform the world but the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan the mountains of Kurdistan they still matter and matter greatly ... since nobody in the essay you've written for weekend Revue year here very critical of those who focus instead on ideology or on domestic politics ... you want to refer everyone to the map like an old school teacher so we do that ... how does it how does it change our view say of ... U S relations with China ... the United States thinks they can blithely ... on encourage the Chinese leadership to democratize to liberalize ... the Chinese leaders know their geography ... they know that their country is a great call of the war of the Mekong civilization in the center and close surrounded by ethnic minorities in in parched all lines where all the oil and natural events and timber diamond giant diamonds gold and uranium is along with most of the country's water resources there and the inner Mongolian sweet corner Turner sent back it's so the Chinese are in fact surrounded with your own territory ... and they know that ... your society liberalize this is done going long leash ... meet disputes so that's one of the main reasons that they're hesitant to do that ... okay so so that that illuminates one big dispute one big a problem area what if we turn to say Iran which is the focus of American foreign policy am right now what what this would Toron's distinctive geography tell us ... you're on the stage and she are the shows us that you're eighteen state now and going back into a antiquity ... is totally totally figures without any concrete action when you're in class so in other words if you're on the internet trolls stated he had natural borders ... on and is in the national borders have led to a cohesive state it is less institutions developed to develop a list with cultural thing is is that has developed since the need to know more in these new entities that you are right now in the VIX call it so wrong as this role and stay it has ... been more institutions it's better to run for time and say Syria were Lydia or even Saudi Arabia which were all are ... crucial in comparison to we're on ... so in listening to talk about ... China about you're on you point to these factors ... that them ... to my mind anyway make it sound like it's it's pointless ... to try to ... change their actions in the world to try to win out and tried to bend them to our will in any ... fundamental way so so why would someone not ... look at this argument and think well this is that this is an argument for fatalism for her resignation what what options do we have ... we have many options although pundits all the candy maker is on the update pages in the intellectual journals show with what we tend to ... show a human agency which is in the heart of reality when I'm doing this essay showing the reader the other part of reality which doesn't contradict human agency it just goes along with that in other words ... history is made by accident it's made by the choices of individual leaders and it's made by ... that impersonal forces ... everyone else is showing you the choices that leaders can make up showing for the vast impersonal forces that were read the yen against them ... but taking but if you take into account to take seriously ... the vast impersonal forces that I've shown the reader ... hears more than enough room within these parameters today better and worse choices in other words we can then geography provide that means it can do that in the first place but if we ignore it completely rely on it while miners which will test the patience of a public blight Iraq war ... very good Bob Kaplan were delighted to have your essay congratulations on the book which again is called the revenge of geography ... for Wall Street


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Gnine Gnomes your Game Gneeds
Gnome is one of my favourite Dungeons & Dragons races. I've played a gnome druid in a couple of one-shots, and I played as a gnome warlock in a Planescape mini-campaign.
Actually, I think everyone likes gnomes because the group I dungeon master for has had three gnome player characters as well as a number of svirfneblin (deep gnome) non-player companions.
I've made a list of Gnine Gnomes your Game Gneeds, so now everyone gets a gnome. You could use these as concepts for player characters or
DMPCs non-player characters.
1. The gnome who always talks to animals.
This gnome prefers the company of small forest creatures over other humanoids. If you choose the forest gnome subrace, you automatically gain the ability to talk to small animals, so it wouldn't matter what class you choose. However, I reckon it would make the most sense for this character to be a druid, ranger or barbarian.
2. The gnome who is always making contraptions.
This gnome is always working on a new invention during downtime. Rock gnomes can make a few simple mechanical devices. If your group is okay with it, I would suggest choosing a spellcasting class and re-flavouring each spell as a contraption. Invisible servant becomes an automaton, mage hand becomes go-go-gadget-hand, et cetera.
3. The gnome with the golden gun.
Because why the hell gnot? Actually, check if your group is okay with this one too, because, let's face it, guns could really break the mood of some games. You could use the gunsmith subclass from the artificer playtest material or you could use Matt Mercer's gunslinger class. I let one of my players go with the gunsmith, but maybe I shouldn't have. If you do manage to convince everyone this is okay, I'd highly recommend saying that the gun is encrusted in gems and shoots slugs.
4. The thief who is just a little bit magical.
Choose the forest gnome for their ability to cast minor illusion. Another other option is to go svirf and choose the svirf magic feat. With either of these options, you can work your way up to a level 20 rogue (a.k.a. super sneaky boi) who is also just a little bit magical.
5. The gnome with a silly gname.
Gnomes often have ridiculously long, funny-sounding names. When you're making your character, ask everyone in your life to put a few words into a hat. Pull a few out in a random order and stick them together to make your gnomish gname. Everyone is going to love Spongespindle Wafflebadger.
6. The gnome who likes to do jokes and pranks.
I think either a rogue with the arcane trickster subclass or an illusionist wizard would lend itself to gnomish mischief.
7. The gnome sculptor.
This gnome is a bard from the college of whispers, who sculpts small, grotesque effigies of others in order to mess with their minds, playing on every insecurity.
8. The gnome who the rest of the party doesn't know about.
This character is probably a svirfneblin rogue using the svirfneblin magic feat. This gnome might be secretly following the party in order to protect them and keep them out of trouble. Or they might be stalking them, looking for the perfect moment for an ambush.
9. The gnome who makes traps.
If the rest of your group is okay with it, you could choose a spellcasting class and reflavour some spells (eg. acid splash, poison spray, web) to represent traps.