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This ambient track starts with a very quite and calm sound until it explodes in a riot of violins and drums. Use it for movies, documentaries or your personal videos to give them an emotional shivering impact.
Both .MP3 and .WAV files are included in the package.
Enjoy it and please rate if you like!
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text: Mount Mercy University students constructed sculptures out of recyclable material at Green Club Friday on March 2. Club Friday is held every week at Mount Mercy to help kick off the weekend! This Club Friday was organized by G.R.E.E.N. Outdoor Recreation Club to promote sustainability and the RecycleMania competition taking place on campus.

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T-Mobile is quickly becoming the number one network in the US for unlocked Android phones. They already offer the fastest 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps network, and they continue to refarm their spectrum to add service on the 1900 MHz band. Today they announced that 14 new metro areas have been upgraded to offer 4G HSPA+ on the 1900 MHz band. This brings their total number of enhanced markets to 37 metro areas, covering well over 100 million people.
Most unlocked Android phones support the 1900 MHz band, but T-Mobile's existing 4G HSPA+ network operated on 1700/2100 MHz. In the markets where T-Mobile has enhanced their network, unlocked phones from AT&T and other countries can now take advantage of faster download and upload speeds.
I'm excited to see that today's list of cities includes a number of markets in Texas, including Dallas where I live. I already have T-Mobile service through Solavei and Simple Mobile, so I'll have to swap out my SIM cards and test out the speeds on some international phones like the HTC One X+.
New markets with enhanced T-Mobile coverage include:
- New York, including The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
- Newark, N.J., including the surrounding cities of East Orange, Elizabeth, Jersey City, North Bergen, Paterson and Union City
- Boston and Cambridge, Mass., including the surrounding cities of Amherst, Andover, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Billerica, Braintree, Brockton, Brookline, Burlington, Canton, Chelmsford, Chelsea, Chicopee, Dedham, Everett, Framingham, Hadley, Holbrook, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lexington, Lowell, Ludlow, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Medford, Melrose, Metheun, Milton, Nahant, Natick, Needham, Newton, Quincy, Reading, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Sommerville, Stoneham, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Wakefield, Walpole, Waltham, Watertown, Weston, Westwood, Weymouth, Wilmington, Winchester, Winthrop and Woburn
- Springfield, Mass.
- Providence, R.I., including the surrounding cities of Cranston, North Providence, Pawtucket and Warren
- Philadelphia
- Detroit and Warren, Mich., including the surrounding cities of Dearborn, Romulus, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights and Troy
- Dallas, including the surrounding cities of Arlington, Carrolton, The Colony, Denton, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lancaster, Lewisville, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett and Southlake
- Fort Worth, Texas, including the surrounding cities of Keller and Mansfield
- Austin, Texas including the surrounding city of Round Rock
- San Antonio
- Tampa, Fla., including the surrounding cities of Clearwater, Largo, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg and Vinoy Park
Over 95 percent of T-Mobile's network has been refarmed for 4G HSPA+ on 1900 MHz spectrum but they have not launched HSPA+ service in all those markets yet. T-Mobile plans on refarming its entire 229-city footprint for HSPA+ on 1900 MHz spectrum by mid-2013, so be on the lookout for more announcements coming soon.


text: Thanks guys this really opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about page layout and design. Man does that make it sound like I've been doing this for a while, about 6 months since I first started learning. I would love to make use of this and your other insights on my site design.


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But By The Chance Of War
Description: "But By the Chance of War" by Richard C. Lyons, a new book coming out Fall, 2012 is a uniquely different type of book. Between its covers, the book presents four dramatic stories of war from India's fight with the Ephalite Huns, to the Fall of Fort Niagara, in the Seven Years War, to the trenches of World War I, and finally to modern day circumstances and actions in the Middle East. Author Richard C. Lyons took a creative approach to presenting his stories by writing in a dramatic poetic style. This rhythmic style is not only entertaining, but also enlightening to the tragic and sometimes violent stories presented. The reader cannot but marvel at his use of words and poetic timing.
Price: $26.00 to $26.99


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How would you like the opportunity to design the Southington Apple Harvest Festival 45th Anniversary Poster?
Each participant must design a Poster reflecting the 2013 Apple Harvest Festival. This year's theme is "A Harvest of Memories."
Posters must include the following information, Southington Apple Harvest Festival heading, the theme "A Harvest of Memories," utilize four colors and include the dates of the event, October 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13.
The posters must be on 11" x 17" poster paper and the format must be vertical.
Digital images will not be accepted, poster must be done by the artist's hand.
Categories include: Adult, High School, and Middle School. Please include your category and contact information on the back of your poster.
Each category winner will receive a $50 gift card or a $150 gift card if selected as the overall winner. The overall winner will also be included in the Opening Ceremonies for the festival.
Mail or Deliver to Apple Harvest Festival Poster Contest, Parks & Recreation Office, Southington Town Hall by 4:30PM, June 14.
For additional information please contact Chris Palmieri, email@example.com or James Champagne, email@example.com.
The Apple Harvest Festival committee is currently looking for hostesses to apply for the 2013 Apple Harvest season. Those interested must be a Southington High School senior for the 2013-2014 year and a Southington resident and looking to enhance your volunteering experience. Applications can be found on the www.southington.org website. Just click on the Apple Harvest logo. Applications will be accepted until May 25.


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OT: Big House Big Heart race cancelled
Strange decision by the Athletic Department on this one, especially given how popular the race had been over the past few years. Anyone with more specific information on this?
Dear Big House Big Heart Participant,
We apologize ahead for a lengthy email. It is with sadness that we announce that University of Michigan Athletics has decided that Big House Big Heart no longer fits into its charitable mission and therefore the race cannot finish in the Big House. At a meeting on Nov. 30 with two representatives of the Brandon Administration, Chrissi Rawak, Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Rob Rademacker, Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations, we were told, "our decision was based on a several month long evaluation of our charitable work and relationships and need to streamline and organize those efforts. Unfortunately, the run doesn't fit into those plans."
We made it clear how much the race means to each participant, volunteer, committee member and the many charities (over 175) which count of substantial fund-raising from BHBH. We offered to give UM Athletics the race if they would continue to allow it to finish in the stadium. CFC was not made aware of any charitable assessment process. While we were advised BHBH would again be Spring Football Game Weekend, and of the rental price of the stadium, we had been waiting for several weeks for the final "OK" so that we could open registration and begin promoting the race, as well as helping non-profits build their fund-raising teams.
CFC has been very appreciative of being able to finish the BHBH race in the stadium these last 6 years and have been diligent to leave the stadium in better shape than when we entered. We know the extraordinary race finish has always been dependent on UM Athletics allowing access to the stadium and that priorities do change with administration changes.
If you wish to contact CFC about BHBH, please email [email protected]. If you have questions about the UM Athletic's decision, please contact them.
Your Champions For Charity Crew


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Anybody else get one?
.....and just to clarify it had an audio chip with Rex wishing me a Happy Birthday when I opened the card.
What coach has ever sent birthday cards to fans? What coach ever dug that deep to engage the fans and be winners? Who? This is why Rex deserves to be the coach. If it wasn't for everyone else around him holding him back he would have had 4 superbowls right now. Rex is infallible! Sincerely, Maine Jet
yeah...he told me to go *uck myself and that we wouldn't win a SB in my lifetime.
I got one too. It was pretty sweet
Mine arrived with a half-eaten piece of cake.
Did the card go something like this?
I promised you a Super Bowl,
And not delivering made me humble.
Happy Birthday from the team,
That invented the buttfumble.
My birthday was this past week and not only did I not get one from Rex, I didn't even get one from Jets Insider like I have in the past.
I am holding out for a Mrs. Rex Ryan Foot Rub on my birthday.


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Atwood Air Command A/C Units Are Available
March 18, 2013 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Atwood Air Command A/C Units Are Available
Elkhart, Ind.-based Atwood Mobile Products LLC announced the availability and shipment of its new Australian-designed Air Command line of high-performance air conditioners. According to a press release, the Air Command line is available in ducted and non-ducted versions to Atwood's OEM partners and nationwide aftermarket distribution network.
Atwood said that lab tests demonstrate that the Air Command has distinct advantages, which "challenge traditional standards the industry uses to brand Btu performance." Units are listed as 16K Btu and 18K Btu equivalent.
"It wouldn't make sense to brand our 16K equivalent model as a 13.5K if it outperforms the leading 15K," said Director of Sales Bill Martin, RV OEM, noting that Air Command models easily retrofit into existing 13.5K and 15K Btu applications. "In real world terms, Air Command uses drastically less energy input while providing more cooling output. Our 16K equivalent models are so energy efficient that we have been able to operate them via a single 2kW generator."
Martin added that Air Command units also reduce noise level with assistance from V-Flow, a proprietary air distribution method. "You have to hear these units in person to believe just how quiet they really are," he said.
Trey Miller, director of aftermarket sales, noted, "There's no question that Air Command is progressive, featuring 16K and 18K equivalent performance, but dealers and OEMs want to know about reliability, durability and serviceability. Air Command may be a new name to the U.S. market, but it's nearly 80% of the market in Australia and has been a leading supplier there since 1978."
Air Command models are available with black or white shrouds and feature independent dual motors, a programmable digital thermostat with energy saving sleep timer and convenient digital remote control. 18K Btu equivalent models feature a heat pump as standard equipment.
All units feature Atwood's two-year warranty and are serviceable at over 1,800 certified Atwood service centers across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit http://www.askforatwood.com.


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|2010-11-20, 10:08
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|2010-11-20, 10:46
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Nick of Time~
|2010-11-20, 11:07
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|2010-11-20, 11:09
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Remember the nude Noa ?
Anyways, good news for Densetsu 9th rank !
|2010-11-20, 12:10
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Payback is a b*t#8, huh?
Join Date: May 2007
"Ryner you are a really nice guy" - Luke
"Ryner you are nice" - Kiefer
"Ryner you are nice" - gay looking man girl who got killed this episode.
What's with Ryner portrayed as "nice?" He is a lazy slob who response to serious conversations with lack of seriousness and a little sprinkling of "I'm a monster" bullshit. I do not know how Kiefer ended up falling in love with him during the academy since he only sleeps and act like he doesn't care. Maybe that's what's up = she's emotionally broken and therefor attracted to emotionally broken dudes like in real life.
Point is.. I see Kenshin as nice and tragic. Not this guy. He's tragic.. But he's a lazy slob whom in this whole anime so far depicted him as this master magician which all I see so far from this low budget presentation is him using lighting, fire, and getting bitten here and there which most of the time could have obviously been fatal. I mean look at that lighting tiger biting his shoulder... Why is it in tact? Why wasn't there blood spraying out in gore and death like how the tigers ripped apart other non-protagonists? What? Did the tiger softly bit his shoulder because he would like his eyes? Then why did Ryner take it so dramatically; flying back in AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH *orgasms. In fact.. why didn't the tigers kill Ferris instead of making a non-fatal head wound that knocked her out. Why didn't Ferris bleed at all or show any marks? Oh i see she was there for the sex that's about it. :O
I think this show lacks all seriousness really perhaps because of budget concerns. If they were fed the amount of money that made Gundam 00 so freaken great I'd think they'd be able to make a next Naruto - in Europe.
Anyone getting tired of Ryner's constant whining? He's as emo as it gets with "this sucks!" like during EVERY FUCKEN PREVEWS OF EVERY FUCKEN ENDING SONG WHICH ARE GREAT ENDING SONGS BUT IS MESSED WITH THANKS TO WHINER-RYNER.
P.S: I would like to make it clear of what nice Ryner should have been. He should have been saving others - Milk including instead of tieing her up and leaving her for dragon food. Not to mention how Ryner should have protected Milk when the trap was set off and 50 Million gallons of water starts rushing through the hallway - she could have died bumping her head through the rocks and debris. I should see Ryner trying to save Arua and his parents with utter desperaty and deadly executions instead of mumbling to himself of "how I can do this. With ferris. Yes we can do this." doubts and concerns then watching Arua's father get brutally murdered in front of him. I should see Ryner taking the fight seriously with those Pink f@gs to rescue Arua's girlfriend instead of being all relax and shit and saying "oh well that didn't work. let's regroup a bit - hey ARUA THE ALPHA STIGMA - you can come out now" in front of the two presumed Alpha Stigma hunters which laughably caused one of the Pinks to have an idea of murdering Arua's girl in front of him to set him off. Wow Ryner.. What if you didnt tell Arua to come out. I bet that wouldn't have happened. Oh wait a purple f@g is waiting in the shadows. It's alright Ryner you can fool around.. He'll DEFINITELY HELP US.
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Speaking of Gastark, i'm guessing it is the intention of the writer
Spoiler for speculations:
|2010-11-20, 19:59
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Spoiler for episode 20:
|2010-11-21, 01:50
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~Night of Gales~
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Gastark would probably be more likable if they were just downright evil, rather than have this "we're loyal to our King who hypocritically yays our quest for ultimate peace by subjugating every country under us so that no wars will happen again, in which we push forth by harvesting eye crystals while we willingly sacrifice our lives and bodies for the sake of our king."
I know Refal has pretty much said his quest for the greater good ( self-initiated by his truly ) is full of hypocrisy to begin with, but for some reason, the way he acts like it while pushing himself as a nice guy seems to be really infuriating.
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Good episode, I really liked how Ferris entered the scene and declared that she would be lonely if Ryner died, Ferris and Ryner development has really come a long way.
God I hate those pansies from Gastark I can't believe what he did to Rafra and especially to that girl the way her eyes just popped out was pretty brutal. I wish Ryner would have killed him off then it would be one less pink fruitcake we would have to worry about.
Next episode doesn't seem like things are going well for Kiefer in pansy land, I just hope they don't do anything bad to her.
|2010-11-21, 04:03
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Hence, all the warriors have a weakness against the right type of warrior.
For example, when Keifer and Sion were witnessing his duel at the academy, most others see Ryner blown away. However, in reality, he placed a quick shield spell in front of him to block the blow.
Ryner will always try to help those he cares about, even if he does not succeed due to his "lack" of controllable power. What he says and what he does are two different things.
Furthermore, he is standoffish (or looking lazy) because he does not want anyone to be close to him for concern that he might hurt them one day due to his Alpha Stigma. That is true sacrificing kindness.
pink haired girls = cute, but could be annoying to some
pink haired guys = bad guys or part of bad guys faction that should be rediculed to ends of the world
|2010-11-21, 05:41
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returning to roland to form anti-gastark faction is a good idea but ryner should keep his distance from sion. not that it was all his fault, just that the guy's a king and he's got a lot of responsibilities. down the road he may genuinely have to make an irreversible choice.
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On the fights
Its mostly about circumstances and intellect.
Miran was not aware of Luke's relic and got ambushed. He was not stupid and checked on the background of Luke so was probably prepared for magical traps not relic powers. In a straight up battle on coverless flat ground, it probably won't be such a instant kill.
The problem with the magic arm was that it wasn't relic level thus can be eaten (and in eating it, gives a big boost to Tiir's power level)
The annihilation eye works only when you feed it, otherwise its a M60 with no ammo and it can't feed on relic power. Lir was aware of this and attacked both from surprise and where there was no humans or magic to consume as he knew Tiir would never eat the other eye bearers. (If the author wanted to screw up the reader or viewer's perceptions of right or wrong some more, he could have Tiir ready a bunch of live humans in the cellar as an emergency snack)
Ryner is a bit like X-men's Cyclops. Too much emotional baggage to go full throttle. He keeps giving the feeling he's more willing to die. Probably give him a real reason to live (Ferris is getting there i think) and he'll go all out
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he use izuchi because it has moderate damage and easy to aim
while other spell is either too dangerous or has an AOE
i recalled in novel there's an explanation he didnt like to use kurenai cos it can cause a massive fire to surrounding area
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Apple unveils iPad mini, other devices
Apple unveils iPad mini, other devices
Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, held up the iPad mini.
The iPad mini weighs 0.68 pounds, half as much as the full-size iPad, and is as thin as a pencil, Schiller said.
It also has a screen that's about two-thirds the size of the full-size iPad.
The smaller iPad will start at $329 -- well above the price of similarly sized tablets from Apple's competitors.
Schiller also unveiled new iMac computers, which have super-thin display screens.
Schiller also unveiled a new line of MacBook laptops.
Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about the success of the iPhone 5 and the new iPod Touch.
Cook also said Apple's app store had more than 700,000 apps, including 275,000 for the iPad.
The event was held at the California Theater in San Jose, Calif.


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In a shocking--but somehow sadly unsurprising--sign of the times, doctors are prescribing low-income children powerful stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall simply to help them focus at school. Nothing is necessarily wrong with these kids, but family physicians are increasingly handing out ADHD diagnoses to underprivileged children to help give them an academic boost.
"We've decided as a society that it's too expensive to modify the kid's environment. So we have to modify the kid," the New York Times quotes Dr. Michael Anderson, a pediatrician for many poor families north of Atlanta, who routinely prescribes Adderall to healthy patients struggling in elementary school. "I don't have a whole lot of choice."
Of course wealthier kids have been receiving academic boosts--both pharmaceutical and otherwise--for years, and college-aged students have been known to pop the occasional pill for a marathon study session. But now the Times reports that the impulse has moved down a few grades and income brackets. Poorer parents eager to see their kids excel despite an inadequate scholastic infrastructure are making the Faustian bargain. There are, after all, potential side effects and a murky understanding of how these powerful psychotropic drugs may alter developing brains.
"We as a society have been unwilling to invest in very effective nonpharmaceutical interventions for these children and their families," Dr. Ramesh Raghavan, a child mental-health services researcher at Washington University in St. Louis and an expert in prescription drug use among low-income children, told the Times. "We are effectively forcing local community psychiatrists to use the only tool at their disposal, which is psychotropic medications."
Plus: Ritalin for a Pre-Schooler?
The milder side effects of these drugs include sleep disruption, slowed growth and dependence. On the scarier end of the spectrum, the Times interviews 11-year-old Quintn Rocafort, who was made psychotic by his Adderall.
"When puberty's chemical maelstrom began at about 10, though, Quintn got into fights at school because, he said, other children were insulting his mother," the Times reports. "The problem was, they were not; Quintn was seeing people and hearing voices that were not there, a rare but recognized side effect of Adderall. After Quintn admitted to being suicidal, Dr. Anderson prescribed a week in a local psychiatric hospital, and a switch to Risperdal."
Still, even the physicians who find that these prescriptions have genuine classroom benefits are ambivalent. Ideally parents would be able to afford tutors and better schools for their kids. But Medicaid covers Ritalin, Adderall and their ilk, and under close monitoring many lower income students have improved their grades and generally performed better in school. In some respects, this does seem to level playing field.
Dr. William Graf, a pediatrician and child neurologist who serves many poor families in New Haven, said that a family should be able to choose for itself. He did tell the Times, however, that the rising use of stimulants in this manner can threaten what he called "the authenticity of development."
What would you do? If you couldn't afford better schooling and a prescription to one of these stimulants would help your child focus and perform in school, would you opt for the prescription?


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"I Saw You" at ACE with Silent Bob
Who saw? Who was seen? Was it you?
Reply or see more "I Saw You" ads at alibi.com/personals
You are such a flirt and it drives me wild. I try to hide my smile by biting my lip or turning away but it becomes more and more obvious everyday. I wish you would give me some real sign that this was real and not just another game.
You are a gentleman who is taller than I am which is 5'5". You have short salt and pepper hair, wear Buddy Holly glasses, brown eyes (I think), and laugh freely and easily. You enjoy reading and music. You're athletic, including cycling. You own a black Mountain Hardware jacket and have an iPhone that reports the temperature at any given moment! You lived in Santa Fe and now in Albuquerque. There is one problem: you obviously don't read the Alibi! Maybe one of your friends will pass this on …
How About Love? Just bring your magnificent golden shikseh frame down here and let this silver-tongued devil bestow TLC on it. You know where to go … you know you want to.
You were the cute blonde asking to take pics with me. I never got your name. I can't get you out of my mind. I went searching for you later but never found you. I still owe you a drink or two!


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Difference between revisions of "Mexico City"
Revision as of 14:54, 20 October 2007
Mexico City [1] (Spanish: México, Ciudad de México, or D.F. (pronounced deh eh-feh)) is the Capital of Mexico, and one of the world's largest and most populated cities.
The city is officially divided into 16 "Delegaciones" (boroughs) and thereafter into smaller "Colonias" (neighborhoods), however, it is better to think of the City in terms of districts to facilitate the visitor getting around. Many older towns like Coyoacán, San Angel and Tlalpan got merged into the urban sprawl, and each of these still manages to preserve some of its original character.
The outer area of Mexico City includes:
Mexico City, sometimes considered the world's largest and most populated city, forms a rough oval of about 60 by 40 kilometers, on the dry bed of lake Texcoco, surrounded on three sides by tall mountains and volcanoes such as the Ajusco, the Popocatepetl and the Ixtlacihuatl. It's a massive urban sprawl, stretching from Mexico State in the north, through the Federal District (Distrito Federal), and into the state of Morelos in the south. Estimates place the population of the full metropolitan area at somewhere between 25 and 30 million people.
The Distrito Federal part of the city, which is where most tourists will spend the majority of their time, is divided up into 16 delegations, similar to the boroughs of New York, which in turn are divided into "colonies" (colonias), of which there are about 250. Knowing what colony you're going to is essential to getting around, almost all locals will know where a given colony is (however, beware that there are some colonies with duplicate or very similar names). As with many very large cities, the structure is relatively decentralized, with several parts of the city having their own miniature "downtown areas". However, the real downtown areas are Centro, the old city center, and Zona Rosa, the new business and entertainment district.
The city is located 2200 meters above the sea level. Some people not used to high places have experienced difficulty when breathing, however these symptoms fade a few minutes after arrival.
Mexico City's night life is like all other aspects of the city; it's huge. There is an enormous selection of venues: clubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, and variations and combinations thereof to choose from. There is incredible variation, from ultramodern lounges in Santa Fe and Reforma, to decades-old dance halls in Centro and Roma. There are also pubs in Tlalpan and Coyoacán and clubs of every stripe in Insurgentes, Polanco, and the Zona Rosa.
Also, when going out, check the date, since this is an important indicator of how full places will generally be, and how long you might have to wait to get in. Salaries are usually paid twice per month, the 30th/31st-1st, and the 14th-15th. On or right after these dates is when most Mexicans will go out, especially if pay day coincides with a weekend. In the more expensive places, people might leave for Acapulco or vacations farther afield during the summer and long weekends. Mexican weekends, in the sense of when it's common to go out drinking, are Thursday night to Sunday morning, and sometimes throughout Sunday.
The origins of Mexico City date back to 1325, when the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was founded and later destroyed in 1521 by Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes. Then the city served as the capital of the Viceroyalty of the New Spain until the outbreak of the Independence War in 1810. The city became the capital of the Mexican Empire in 1821 and of the Mexican Republic in 1823 after the abdication of Agustin de Iturbide. During the Mexico - U.S. war in 1847, the city was invaded by the American army. In 1864 the French invaded Mexico and the emperor Ferdinand Maximilian of Habsburg ruled the country from the Castillo de Chapultepec and ordered to build Avenue of the Empress (today's Paseo de la Reforma promenade). Porfirio Díaz assumed power in 1876 and left an outstanding mark in the city with many european styled buildings such as the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Palacio Postal. Diaz was overthrown in 1910 with the Mexican Revolution and this marked a radical change in the city's architecture. The 20th century saw the uncontrolled growth of the City beyond the Centro Historico with the influx of thousands of immigrants from the rest of the country. In 1968 the city was host to the Olympic games which saw the construction of the Azteca stadium, the Palacio de los Deportes, the Olympic stadium and other sports facilities. In 1985 the city suffered an 8.1 Richter grade earthquake that tore down several buildings in the Centro Historico, Colonia Roma and other old neighborhood.
Mexico City ranks 8th in terms of GDP size among 30 world cities. More than a third of total Mexican economy is concentrated here. The size of its economy is US $315 billion, compared to $1.1 trillion of that of New York. It is home to the Mexican Stock Exchange, the largest in Latin America. Most of the large local and multinational corporations are headquartered here, mainly in the Polanco and Santa Fe districts.
Mexico City has clearly distinct seasons but overall mild weather, never too hot, never too cold, with the highest temperature in summer around 31 °C and the lowest -2°C in winter.
Air Pollution
The city sits in a valley, formed by mountains and volcanoes, making this the worst of the environments to locate one of the largest cities in the world. In 1987 pollution reached its worst when one day thousands of birds appeared dead on the sidewalks of the city. Environmentalists attibuted this to air pollution. This situation obliged authorities to implement measures to improve air quality, resulting in the transfer of most of heavy industry (glass, car and steel factories) and oil refineries outside of the city and the introduction of unleaded vehicle fuels. Today, the air quality is in much better shape and ozone and carbon dioxide are on the fall. Although the smog layer is visible nearly every day, its effects in terms of breathing and eye irritation should be barely noticeable and it shouldn't be something to worry for the visitor. Pollution could be at its worst in the hot, dry season of Spring, from late February to early May and there's a greenhouse effect that appears during winter from late November to early February. You can check the current air quality at the Atmospheric Monitoring System website from the secretary of environment. This government body established an index denominated IMECA (Metropolitan Index for Air Quality) in order to make population aware of the current air pollution situation. When the index exceeds 170 points, a "Environmental pre-contingency" is issued and people is asked to refrain from performing open-air activities such as sports. If the index exceeds 200 points, an "Environmental Contingency" is issued and part of the vehicle fleet, depending on the last number in its license plate. For instance, if the contingency is issued for Monday, cars with plates ending in 5 and 6, cannot circulate, if the contingency is issued for Tuesday, cars with plates ending in 7 and 8, Wednesday 3 and 4, Thursday 1 and 2, Friday 9 and 0 and all foreign cars cannot circulate on Friday.
The catastrophic earthquake of 8.1 degrees richter that took place in the morning of September 19th 1985 and took the lives of between 9,000 and 30,000 people, remains fresh in the memory of the majority of Mexico City's inhabitants. Since the city was established in the dry bed of lake Texcoco and several geological faults that originate in the pacific coast reach the city, earthquakes are a common phenomena. Right after the 1985 earthquake many constructions were reinforced and new buildings are designed to meet structural criteria by law and no major building collapse has happened since, even after several strong earthquakes. You can check the latest earthquake activity at the National Earthquake Center an institute of the National University (UNAM). Should you happen to be in the middle of an earthquake, there's no better thing than to remain calm. Most buildings have clearly marked exit paths, follow it out to the street.
With a population of more than 25 million including the greater metropolitan area, you can expect to find all kinds of people in Mexico City, in terms of racial, sexual, political, cultural and wealth diversity (Carlos Slim, the world's richest man, lives there). Most of the Mexican entertainment and cultural celebrities live and work here. It is also home to several foreign communities (some bigger than others) that have settled here throughout the years, including Spanish, German, Chilean, American, French, Japanese and more recently a big influx of Argentinians. It is also the temporary home to many expats working here for the many multinational companies operating in Mexico.
Although Mexico City is considered an expensive city, your trip budget will rely on your lifestyle and way of traveling, as you can find cheap and expensive prices for almost everything. Public transportation is very cheap and there are many affordable places to eat. On the other hand you can find world-class hotels and fancy restaurants with higher prices. A daily backpacker budget for transportation and meals should range between 100 to 200 pesos a day (9 to 19 USD), using public transport and eating at street stands, while a more comfortable budget should range between 200 to 500 pesos a day (19 to 49 USD) using private taxis (taxi de sitio) and eating at fast food places, for those that money is not a problem then the sky is the limit.
The addressing system is fairly simple, starting by street name, house number, colonia (neighborhood), city, state and postal code. A typical address could be something like Colima 15, Colonia Roma Norte, Mexico, Distrito Federal, 06760
Get in
By plane
Benito Juarez International Airport (IATA: MEX) (ICAO: MMMX)
Most travelers arrive to Mexico City by air, to the Benito Juárez International Airport, located in the eastern part of the city. There are frequent flights to and from most larger cities in the world, as Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, London, Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt, Toronto and Tokyo. Some of the international airlines that operate regular flights to Mexico City include (as of April 2007): Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Copa, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta, Iberia, Japan Airlines, KLM, LAN, Lloyd Aereo Boliviano (recently grounded), Lufthansa, Mexicana, Northwest, TACA, United Airlines and US Airways. The airport has a plane spotting area. To reach it, take the subway and go to the Terminal Aerea station.
If you arrive on an international flight, after picking your luggage you will go through Immigration, and then Customs. Make sure you fill in all forms prior to landing to make this an expedite process. There is a $300 Dollars duty allowance that include new clothing, tobacco and liquors. The Mexican customs law allows passengers to bring free of duties a laptop, an mp3 player, a digital camera, a tripod, a video camera and used clothing. The entire process, from when the plane arrives to when you are done with customs, usually takes about an hour. After completing customs you will go through large doors to the waiting area for international arrivals. Be prepared to see a lot of people in this area. It is a custom for families to pick up their beloved ones at the airport and the hall is rather small for a city of its size. There are carriers who will offer to carry your luggage. This is a service authorized by the airport and is safe - they will be uniformed with white shirts, navy blue tie and dark blue pants, and will carry a wheelie (or keep it nearby) with the union logo on it. There is no fixed price for this service, but 15-25 pesos should be fine, unless you are travelling in a group or have a lot of bags.
Ground Transportation
Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (IATA: TLC) (ICAO: MMTO)
Located in the City of Toluca 50 kilometers northwest of Mexico City. This airport recently transformed itself from a general aviation airport into the hub of several domestic low-cost carriers such as Interjet and Volaris which serve destinations as Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara, Tijuana and many other Mexican cities. As of April 2007, Toluca is served internationally by Continental Airlines from Houston. Reaching the Toluca airport is not easy since you will need to drive your own car or hire a Taxi that could result expensive. Volaris offers free airport shuttle from its Santa Fe office in Vasco de Quiroga Avenue, while Interjet offers shuttle from several hotels around the city, including the Santa Fe Sheraton hotel.
Depending on your overall trip, it might also be worth considering flying to nearby cities as Cuernavaca (CVJ) and Puebla (PBC), however reaching Mexico City from these places could result troublesome or expensive.
By Bus
Although most of foreign travelers will reach Mexico City by air, it is also possible to arrive by Bus. Greyhound offers several connecting routes from the United States and it is possible to buy one single ticket from many major cities in the U.S. to Mexico. Traveling by bus in Mexico is comfortable compared to other countries, since most of Mexicans used to travel by bus until the recent introduction of several low-cost airlines.
The city has 4 major bus stations:
Some of the most common bus lines in Mexico:
By Train
Passenger Train service ceased operating in Mexico some ten years ago, only freight trains ride to and around Mexico City.
Get around
Mexico City is a huge place, but driving is definitely not a way to see it even if tourist attractions are scattered throughout the city. A good way to plan your trip is to stop by Guia Roji to identify the location of the "Colonias" (neighborhoods) you intend to visit.
Mexico City has several public transport alternatives. Metro is reliable and runs underground, the City government operates the RTP bus system and Electric Trolley buses. There are also plenty of franchised private buses which are less reliable and safe because of their driving habits. And finally thousands of Taxis, many of them old Volkswagen bugs in their famous green paint scheme.
By Metro
Officially named "Sistema de Transporte Colectivo", but simply known as Metro [2] is one of the largest and most used subway systems in the world, comprised by 11 different lines that measure more than 170 km and carry 4.4 million people every day. It's relatively quick and efficient, especially as an alternative to taxis during rush hours, and extremely cheap (tickets for one trip with unlimited transfers within the system are 2 pesos - around 20 US cents). Trains are often filled to capacity, especially at rush hours and sometimes it can be hot and uncomfortable. There are also a few incidences of pickpocketing. A good way to avoid being robbed is to wait for the train at the end of the tracks where is less crowded. The Metro is most useful when your destination is on a Metro line you're already close to, to minimize train changes. In those cases, the metro can be the absolutely quickest way to travel longer distances within the city.
Although the Metro system lacks of information in English, the system was designed to define Lines and Stations using pictorial signs and colors, originally intended for people who couldn't read, therefore using the Metro shouldn't be a big problem. A few stations may not be in good shape and their signs may have been destroyed, so be sure you get information on which stations you have to use before hopping in.
There are often people walking through the carriages trying to sell stuff. Act as if you were used to them. Often they advertise their merchandise with songs. It's quite amusing, but don't laugh... this is how they make a living and they deserve respect.
One important thing about the Metro is that, from start to finish, one should look businesslike and look as uninterested as if you had done it every day for twenty years; many people on the system do just that. The place is, after all, a means of transportation and not an attraction. As in other Western countries, it's considered good manners to offer your seat to the aged, pregnant or disabled, all cars have clearly marked handicap seats.
Be aware that the Metro does not run between midnight and 5:00AM (6:00AM on Saturday, 7:00AM on Sunday). If your plans will take you beyond midnight, be sure to have alternate transport.
Some lines run through more tourist-related spots than others. Line number 5 (yellow) connects the Mexico City International Airport (Terminal Aerea station) with the rest of the Metro system. Line number 7 (orange) runs through many touristic spots such as the Chapultepec Forest (Auditorio Station) and the Polanco neighborhood (Polanco Station). Line number 9 runs near the Condesa neighborhood (Chilpancingo). Line number 2 (blue) runs through the Centro Historico (Allende, Zocalo and Bellas Artes stations) and reaches the South Bus Station (Tasquena). Line number 3 (green) runs near Coyoacan (Coyoacan and Miguel Angel de Quevedo stations) and also near the University City (Copilco and Ciudad Universitaria stations). Line number 1 (pink) also runs through many tourist spots, such as Centro Historico (Salto del Agua station), the Chapultepec Forest (Chapultepec Station), Condesa and Roma neighborhoods (Insurgentes and Sevilla stations) and the Northwest Bus Station (Observatorio station).
The following are a few Metro signs translated into english that will help you get you going through the Metro:
By Bus
Both type of buses usually stop at the same place. Riding RTP buses is probably a safer and more comfortable way than the private franchised and smaller microbuses who are known to have terrible driving habits.
Buses can be packed during rush hours, and you have to pay attention to your stops (buses make very short stops if there's just one person getting off, so be ready), but they are very practical when your route aligns with a large avenue. If it does not, be prepared to get down at a moment's notice, since you can get very, very lost in five minutes of ride. There's usually a button above or close to the rear door to signal that you're getting off; if there isn't one, it's not working, or you can't get to it, shouting Bajan! (pronounced "BAH-han") in a loud and desperate voice usually works.
By Metrobus
Established in June 2005, the Metrobús operates in a confined lane along Insurgentes Avenue. Plans exist for additional routes. It costs 3.5 pesos to ride during the day, but a card must be bought in advance (11 pesos). After 11:30 or so, it's 5 pesos. There are stops approximately every 500m. Expect it to be crowded around the clock.
By Trolley Buses
"Trolebuses"[3] are operated by the Electric Transport Services. There are 15 Trolley bus lines that spread around for more than 400 km. They usually do not get as crowded as regular buses, and they are quite comfortable and reliable. They can be a little slower than regular buses, since they are unable to change lanes as quickly. There is a flat fare of 2 pesos (around 20 cents USD), and bus drivers give no change.
By Light Rail
"Tren Ligero" [4], operated by Electric Transport Services, consists of one single line that runs south of the City. Useful if you plan to visit Xochimilco or the Azteca stadium. Connects with the Metro system at the "Taxqueña" station (Line 2). The rate for a single ride is 2 pesos, and your Metro ticket is not valid to transfer into the Tren Ligero.
By Taxi
The more than 250 thousand registered cabs are one of the most efficient ways to get around, especially outside of rush hours, and prices are low, a fixed fee of about 6 pesos to get into the cab, and about 0.7 pesos per quarter kilometer or 45 seconds thereafter, for the normal taxis (taxi libre). The night rates, supposedly between 11 at night and 6 in the morning, but this may vary with the cab driver's mood, are about 20% higher. Some taxis "adjust" their meters to run more quickly, but in general, cab fare is cheap, and it's usually easy to find a taxi. At night, and in areas where there are few taxis, cab drivers will often not use the meter, but rather quote you a price before you get in. This price will often be high, however, you can haggle. They will tell you that their price is good because they are "safe". If you don't agree on the price, don't worry, another cab will come along.
Catching cabs in the street can be dangerous, since free-range cabs are not accountable to anyone. Taxi robberies, so-called "express kidnappings", where the victim is robbed and then taken on a trip to various ATMs to max out their credit cards, do occur, but there are some general precautions that will minimize the risk:
By Turibus
The Turibus [5] is a sightseeing double-decker hop-in hop-off bus that is a good alternative to see the city if you don't have too much time. The one-day ticket costs $120 pesos (around USD $11) and its route includes the Zona Rosa, Chapultepec Park, Polanco, Condesa, Roma and the Historic Center. There is a secondary route which just started in late May 2007, and runs from Fuente de la Cibeles in Condesa to Coyoacan and Xochimilco. Your ticket should be valid for both routes.
If you get lost
If you get absolutely lost and you are far away from your hotel, hop into a pesero (mini bus) or bus that takes you to a Metro station; most of them do. Look for the sign with the stylized metro "M" in the front window. From there and using the wall maps you can get back to a more familiar place. If you are in downtown area you are always close to a metro station, but the line stops at the National Auditorium, so hotels in Santa Fe are only reachable by car.
By Car
The least advised way to visit the City due to the complicated road structure and the 3.5 million vehicles moving around the city. Traffic jams are almost omnipresent on weekdays, and driving from one end of the city to the other could take you between 2 to 4 hours at peak times. The condition of pavement in freeways such as Viaducto and Periferico is good, however in avenues, streets and roads varies from fair to poor since most streets have fissures, bumps and holes. Most are paved with asphalt and only until recently some have been paved using concrete. Because people tend to speed when traffic is not present, many avenues and streets are full of speed bumps and some of these are really high. Since the city grew without planned control, the street structure could look as a labyrinth. Driving can turn into a really challenging experience if you don't know precisely well where are you going. There is only one company that has been able to map the entire city, Guia Roji. Shortcuts are complicated and often involve about six to eight turns.
Street parking (Estacionamiento in Spanish) is scarce around the City and practically unexistant in crowded areas. Where available expect to pay between $12 to $18 pesos an hour while most of hotels charge between $25 to $50 pesos an hour. Some areas of the city such as Zona Rosa, Chapultepec, Colonia Roma and Colonia Condesa have parking meters on the sidewalks which are about $10 pesos an hour and are free on weekends. It is possible to park in other streets without meters but is likely there will be a "parking vendor" (Franelero in Spanish) which are not authorized by the city, but will "take care of your car". Expect to pay between $10 to $20 pesos to these fellows, some of them will "charge" at your arrival, the best advise is to pay if you want to see your car in good shape when you come back.
The visitor should take into consideration the following tips when driving: avenues have preference over streets and streets over closed streets. Continuous right turn even when traffic light red is allowed. Seatbelts are mandatory for both front seats. If you're stopped by a police car, it is likely they will try to get money out from you. It is up to you if you accept to do so, the latest trend is to refuse giving them anything.
Downtown Mexico City has been an urban area since the precolumbian 12th century, and the city is filled with historical buildings and landmarks from every epoch since then. It is also known as the City of Palaces, because of the large number of stately buildings, especially in the Centro. In addition, Mexico is the city with the largest number of museums in the world without taking into account Art Galleries, being New York #2, London #3 and Toronto #4.
Mexico is the city with the largest number of museums in the world.
Mexico City has something for everyone, shopping from haute-couture to hand made crafts , from museums to parks, from chic restaurants to street vendor food, from decades-old dance clubs to chic clubs. The most usual schedule foreign travelers do is a visit to the Centro Historico, a visit to the ruins of Teotihuacan in the outskirts of the City and probably a visit to Xochimilco.
Seasonal Celebrations
Amusement Parks
Car Races
Sport Events
If you're into sports, then Mexico City has plenty to offer. Soccer Football is the national sport and Mexicans go crazy about it. The city was host to two FIFA world cups, one in 1970 and the other in 1986. Other important sport is Baseball, being Mexico a good supplier of professional players to the U.S. The city has been the only Latin American host to an Olympiade in 1968, when the majority of the City's sport facilities were built.
Lucha Libre
Horse Racing
Plaza Mexico Augusto Rodin 241 corner with Holbein street Colonia Nochebuena. Is the largest bullring in the world, with a seating capacity of 40,000.
Alternative Travel
Like many other things in the country, Mexico City has the largest concentration of Universities and Colleges, starting with the UNAM, the finest in Latin America and the oldest university in the American continent, founded in 1551.
Some of the most renowned Universities in the city include:
You can learn Spanish in Mexico City as there are various schools offering courses for foreigners, for example:
Mexico has very strict immigration laws. In order to work you should obtain a permit known as FM2 or FM3 which is very hard to get unless you're marrying a Mexican citizen or you are an expat working for a multinational company. Most foreigners working without a permit perform jobs such as language teachers, waiters or salesmen. Others own a restaurant or shop. If you're working without a permit and an immigration officer finds out, it could mean a fine, deportation or spending some time in a detention facility of the National Immigration Institute.
Mexico City is famous among Mexicans for its huge malls, streets like Presidente Mazaryk offer haute couture stores.
Shopping Districts
Shopping Centers
Outlet Malls
Arts and Crafts
The National Fund for the Development of Arts and Crafts (Fonart), Avenida Patriotismo 691, in Mixcoac, Avenida Paseo de la Reforma No. 116 in Colonia Juárez and Avenida Juarez 89 in Centro
Flea and Antique Markets
Although street vendors can be found almost anywhere in Mexico City, the following are more "formal" flea markets selling handcrafts, furniture and antiques.
If you're staying longer you may want to buy groceries and food at any of the hundreds of Supermarkets. These are some of the most common:
Ethnic Grocery Stores
Many food products in Mexico including Milk are Kosher compliant. If you're looking for specific products, try some stores in the Polanco neighborhood.
Although you may consider Mexico City as the world capital of Tacos, you can find almost any kind of food in this city, specialties from all regions of Mexico and international cuisine: Japanese, Chinese, French, Polish, Italian, Argentinian, Belgian, Irish, you name it. There are some areas with a higher concentration of restaurants than others: Polanco characterizes for upscale places while Condesa and Zona Rosa are more informal. Centro Historico and Zona Rosa have many old fashioned and traditional places.
For those who want something familiar, cheap and safe (but probably rather bland in comparison to what else is available), most international food chains have franchises here such as McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Friday's. Chili's, Dairy Queen, Subway, etc.
There are also Mexican chains that can be assumed to be safe and similar no matter where you are, including Vips, Toks, and the most traditional, Sanborns all reminiscent of Denny's in the U.S. and you can expect to pay between 100 to 150 pesos per person. If you're on a budget, you can also try one of the myriad of "comida corrida" restaurants (set menus). Most of these offer very good food, and it is usually safe. Most office workers eat in these places and a set menu should range between 35 to 60 pesos.
Asian restaurants are abundant, and the quality is good (Korean, Japanese and Chinese are most common, Indian, Thai and Indonesian can be harder to find). Sushi Itto, is a local interpretation of what sushi should be, includes Mexican ingredients such as chipotle pepper and they have stores spread all over the city.
If you're in appetite for Italian, you may try any of the many Italianni's. This fairly new chain of Italian restaurants is reminiscent of Olive Garden in the US, but the quality is much better, and the screw prices are mid-range.
Vegetarian alternatives are commonly available at larger restaurants.
Don't leave without trying
Restaurant basics
Tips Tipping is expected, being 10% the standard for all restaurants. You can tip less or don't tip at all for poor service.
Street Food
There are many "Puestos" (street stands) selling "Tortas" (filled bread rolls similar to a Sub) or Tacos, but caution is advised since some places may lack the necessary hygiene. If you feel like trying this, look for places with lots of people, popularity is generally proportional to quality. For a quick snack you can always try a Tamal (steamed corn dough with chicken or pork) bought on the street or specialized shops, accompanied by a cup of Atole (hot corn starch drink), which is the breakfast of the humble on their way to work.
The typical Mexican place to go to drink is the cantina, a bar where food is usually free, and you pay for drinks (exact policies and minimums vary). Cantinas serve a wide range of Mexican and foreign drinks, prices are usually reasonable compared to prices in the US, and you'll be continually served various Mexican food, such as tacos. If your tolerance for Mexican music (mariachi or otherwise), smoke-filled rooms, and lots of noise is low, however, this might not be your kind of place. Cantinas are open moderately late, usually past midnight at the very least. However, some cantinas, like La Victoria, near the Plaza Garibaldi, have a familiar atmosphere and also open at midday for lunch.
In addition, there are bars of the kind most travelers will be used to, many of these play a combination of Spanish- and English-language rock, electronic music, and some Latin/Caribbean music. These also close around 3-4.
There are clubs, falling into three main categories, pop, rock and electronic music. The pop places generally play what's on the music charts, Latin pop, and sometimes traditional Mexican music, and are frequented by a younger (sometimes very young) audience, often more upper class. The rock places play rock in the wide sense, in English and Spanish. Most people are at least over 18 in these places. The electronica clubs, which attract everyone from Mexico City's large subculture of ravers and electronica fans, of all ages. Some of these clubs have a strong upper-class bent, check the crowd outside before you enter to see if it's people you enjoy spending time with. Most clubs close late, 3-4 at the earliest, and some are open until 7 or 8.
Around the Zocalo there's a club called "Pervert Club", which is overpriced and generally quite empty, even on a Saturday night. Your best bet is to head for Zona Rosa, which has a large number of street bars with rock bands playing and a large selection of clubs. One of the best clubs "Africa" is reasonably priced (after the entrance fee) and plays a great selection of latin and English pop. They also provide African hats and balloons for everyone's entertainment! A very good part of town is San Angel / Pedregal, a lot of wealthy young adults in this area provide for a very good vibe of clubs. Be forewarned - Appearance is a must to get in, and to get a table a minimum 2 bottle service is required, unless slow night [min. US$80 per bottle]. Otherwise slow, but cheaper bar service is available. All kinds of "hit" music plays, and the best crowds are located here. Some cater to specific types of music though [e.g. Vantay plays more rock bands]
The other common Mexican-style thing to do when going out is to go dancing, usually to salsa, merengue, rumba, mambo, son, or other Caribbean/Latin music. This is considerably more fun if you're a somewhat competent dancer, but even complete beginners who don't mind making fools of themselves will likely enjoy it. If you are single, this is an excellent way to hook up with someone; Mexicans will generally take pleasure in teaching you basic dance steps. Most dance places close late, 3-4 is common.
The legal drinking age is 18. It is illegal to consume alcohol in public ("open container"). This is strictly enforced and the penalty is at least 24 hours in jail.
The city has literally hundreds of hotels in all price ranges, however in the Polanco disctrict there is a good concentration of high-end hotels, including Presidente Intercontinental, Nikko Hotel, W Hotel, Four Seasons. Any business area such as Pedregal, Polanco, Reforma and Santa Fe will have a great variety of hotels. The Centro Histórico specialises in budget hotels, and attracts backpackers.
Mid Range
The Hotel Catedral is a clean and safe midrange place in a perfect location. It is just off the Zocalo and is a much more economical option than the luxury hotels that dominate the neighborhood. Some rooms have partial views of the rear of the cathedral, but these are noisy due to the church bells.
The Hotel Habana in the Calle República de Cuba has well-appointed rooms for a good price. The neighbourhoood, however, is not that good. A couple of blokes should have no problems, though.
If you are low-budget you can find hotels as low as 20 - 30 USD. Just remember you get what you pay for.
To stay in contact while traveling in México City.
If someone is calling you the country code is +52 then the area code is 55 then the phone number. If you want to make a Long Distance call out of Mexico , you should dial the prefix 0 for national calls followed by the area code. If you are making an International Long Distance call, you must dial 00 followed by the country code, in example if you're calling the U.S. you should dial 00+1 and the area code, if you're calling the U.K., dial 0044 and the area code, and so on. If you want to use your cellular phone you can get your phone unlocked before you go. When you arrive in México City, you can purchase a Télcel(there only reliable service provider) Sim (GSM) card, called a "Chip". Then you will get a Méxican Cell phone number. Remember this is a prepaid cellular option. Most of the time you can get free incomming calls from inside the city.
Mobile Telephones
There are four main cell phone operators in Mexico.
Iusacell got recently merged with Unefon.
Mexico City has amazing access to the internet considering the availability in the rest of Latin America. There are several Internet Cafes throughout the city, many of them in Zona Rosa. Price varies from 10 to 20 pesos an hour.
Unfortunately there are no full-time English spoken radio stations in Mexico, however these are a few options to listen:
You will normally not find newspapers in English or other foreign languages in regular newsstands, however, you can find many at any Sanborns store. Many U.S. newspapers have suscriptions available in Mexico, including the Wall Street Journal , Today, the New York Times and the Miami Herald.
Some of the most read local newsspapers include:
Stay safe
Travel in Mexico City is generally safe. Much of your travel within the city will be done via public transportation or walking. Mexico City is an immensely crowded place, and with any major metropolitan area, you can expect a few bad apples.
Plan ahead - know where you are going and how you will arrive. Mexico City is quite hospitable, and people who work for hotels and other hospitality-oriented businesses will help. This will help in avoiding confusion, becoming lost or stranded. Also, you can ask a local for advice to get somewhere, though you should speak good spanish to do this. In the Polanco district, all policemen speak English, and so do many business people and younger children as it is very common to learn in school.
Catching cabs in the street can be dangerous, since free-range cabs are not accountable to anyone. Taxi robberies, so-called "express kidnappings", where the victim is robbed and then taken on a trip to various ATMs to max out their credit cards, do occur.
Protect your personal information. There are many pickpockets in Mexico City. Purses and bulky, full pockets are quite attractive. Do not keep your passports, money, identification, and other important items hanging out for someone to steal. Use a money belt or place these items in a hotel safe, or tuck them away inside your clothes.
Do not show money in front of others, this generally attracts pickpockets.
The Mexico City Government recently opened a specialized prosecution office (Ministerio Público in Spanish) for foreigners that find themselves affected by robberies or other crime situations. It is located in Victoria Street 76, Centro Historico. Multilingual staff available.
In case of Emergency
Dial 066, the number for all emergencies, (fire, police). A little of spanish could help.
Some people may consider Mexico City has a bad reputation, in terms of crime statistics, air pollution, and more contrived issues, such as earthquakes, however, crime and pollution levels are down over the last decade and Tourists shouldn't face trouble if they stay within tourist areas. As in any large city, there are areas that are better to be avoided, especially at night, and precautions to take, but Mexico City is not a particularly dangerous city.
When walking in the city you could be approached by people. Usually they are just trying to sell something or begging for a few coins. Remember, if you are not interested in what they're selling, do not even acknowledge their presence. It is not considered insulting, only just a sign you are not interested. Also, if someone of importance approaches (a police officer for example) you they will definitely let you know. If you are approached by someone wishing to do you harm you won't even see it coming. Just remember the best way to navigate the city, especially if you do not know a lot of Spanish, is with horse blinders (not physically of course, just the frame of mind).
If it is a Police officer, understand that there are three different types of police officers. There is the Policia (Police), which are usually driving around the city with their lights always on. There is the Policia Auxiliar (Auxiliary Police), which are like security guards. There is the Policia de Transito (traffic police) which just simply direct traffic. Overall, Police officers do not interfere with tourists, but if you find yourself stopped by one without reason try to make as much noise as possible and tell them you want to call your embassy "Quiero llamar a mi embajada".
Remember most of Mexicans are very curious in regards of foreigners and willing to help. If in need for directions, try to ask young people, who may speak a little english.
For bad, Mexico City is still a classist and racist place. Many food or drink places are dominated by the middle and upper classes in a very clear-cut way, which might be a good or bad thing depending on your outlook. Prices and location are a good key to who is allowed in; expect to be waved off at the door if you don't look like the crowd. Many places have an unwritten dress code and will discard you in a minute if you speak or act "naco" (low-class). A key to typical fashion is much more European than American. Girls do not wear mini-skirts, and are much more conservatively clothed than in much of the U.S., also men are expected to be up to date with fashion. For a rule of thumb Business casual or higher if you are going out to eat, or even the mall. Looking like a foreigner, especially if you look American, Canadian or European will usually get you into the expensive places, if you're dressed right. Once inside, people might be curious about you as a tourist, but expect to be left alone if you came in alone and are unable to draw a crowd by charm, ability, or generosity. Girls are conservative when one gets down to it, and guys draw crowds by attitude and by joining up with friends in the crowd.
Locals have terrible driving habits as a result of the frequent traffic jams everywhere in the City. Traffic signals are more an ornament than what they were made for. Using your turn blinkers will cause other drivers not letting you merge into other lanes or turning where you want to turn to. When traffic is not present, particularly at night, locals tend to speed up so be careful when changing lanes. Street names and road signs may not be present evereywhere for what is strongly advisable to ask for directions before driving your car. Potholes, fissures, and very unanticipated speed-bumps (topes) are common on the roads so exercise some caution. When off the main roads, especially in the colonias (neighborhoods), maneuvering in the narrow streets and alleys can be tricky. Often a paved road turns to cobblestone (in high-end neighborhoods) or dirt (if this happens, you've gone way off the tourist areas). Also, some colonia streets are blocked off behind gates.
Mexico City's Alcohol Laws are harsh, although in many nightclubs, bars and restaurants; it is common that minors can drink alcohol without need to prove their adulthood (they just have to appear being over 18+). It is permitted for a minor to drink alcohol if it is in company of an adult who is willing to take responsibility for his/her actions. Drinking alcoholic beverages in the street is prohibited. Doing so can cause you a real bad time with the Police. Drunk driving is also strictly prohibited and strictly enforced. The Police has incorporated random alcohol tests in streets and avenues near bars and clubs and when positive can lead you to 36 hours under arrest in jail. The system is very efficient and you will sometimes see a stopped car or truck with a Policeman interrogating them.
Smoking inside public and private buildings is prohibited by law, however, many places have smoker designated areas. Restaurants have smoking and non-smoking sections, ask your waiter for your preference.
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Common Lisp library for representing and handling time zones, dates, and timestamps. This package partially supports ISO 8601 format and provides localized read and print of date and time.
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The idea was originally based on the LOCAL-TIME concept proposed by Erik Naggum (1965-2009) in "The Long, Painful History of Time" in 1999.
The implementation was also inspired by the Local-Time package by onShore, Inc. available from http://alpha.onshore-devel.com/lisp-software/ (seems not available any longer).
But Erik had criticized their open source implementation heavily. For example, bignum-based operations were defeating the original efficiency purpose of the LOCAL-TIME.
Taking the critique into account and after realizing drawbacks, the fundamentals were redesigned in Ystok-Local-Time and code was rewritten considerably.
Date/time is represented by one of the following three structures:
date corresponds to the DATE data type in SQL (ISO/IEC 9075:1999,2003).
local-time corresponds to TIMESTAMP WITHOUT TIME ZONE.
utc-time corresponds to SQL TIMESTAMP WITH TIME ZONE and contains an
explicit timezone offset.
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Cold Weather? Southern Shows Undeterred
January 14, 2011 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Cold Weather? Southern Shows Undeterred
The cold weather did not deter visitors to the opening day of the 30th Annual All Valley RV Show on Thursday (Jan. 14) in Mercedes, Texas.
The show at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds in Mercedes runs through Saturday and showcases some impressive homes on wheels, The Monitor, Mercedes, reported.
RV Show Chairman Warren Kinimonth said the event draws about 10,000 people — 95% Winter Texans — over the three-day schedule.
Evidence of that is a parking lot full of vehicles with license plates from places such as Iowa and Minnesota, including a notable number from Canada.
This year, the show has 90 RVs on display, as well as 85 booths of related items, ranging from campgrounds and mobile home parks to parts stores and even Tupperware.
Kininmonth said prices of these RVs and trailers range from $40,000 to as much as $300,000.
"The fancier they make them, the better they sell," Kininmonth said. "Many of (the motorhomes) have the latest electronics, even surround sound, something uncommon to what people think are like."
This is the first year the RV show has motorhomes on display and is the second largest show of its kind in Texas.
The All Valley RV Show is sponsored by the Rio Grande chapter of the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association.
Management at Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. is upbeat following early season retail shows in Cleveland and the shows now underway in Tampa, Fla., and Pittsburgh, Pa.
"The results we're getting from the early shows is the traffic has been very, very good and the sales have been very good," Steve Paul, Dutchmen vice president and general manager, told RVBUSINESS.com. "We're very upbeat about what we're seeing."
"The weather was cold the first two days at the Tampa show," he said. "Wednesday traffic was very, very good and actual sales were pretty brisk. Dealers were excited by the response from customers to their products."
He said sales have been "all over the board," from ultralights to larger park models.
"Everbody is looking to warmer weather on Saturday and Sunday. That will bring the people out," he said.


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When last we met, squirrelfriends, "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" had done us ill. Very, very ill, unless you happened to be an Alexis Mateo/Yara Sofia fan and you hated Latrice Royale or Manila Luzon. In which case, you are clearly insane.
This week, we join the girls in the workroom as they break down the last episode and I'm getting a "Yarlexis wins" edit. Which scares me. The girls don't seem to be as upset about Latrila leaving as I am.
"I'm gonna miss Latrice. That's about it," Alexis says with a laugh.
Soon they're given their mini-challenge, in which the teams have to dress as cheerleaders and come up with a mean-girls cheer routine to read their competitors. Having only 20 minutes to do their makeup affects some worse than others. Chad looks immaculate but her partner Shannel calls nothing to mind as much as a demented clown. Girl is busted.
The cheers are all just "meh" but Yarlexis wins it by calling Chad an "abuela."
For the main challenge, the queens have to create a girl group and perform a RuPaul original on stage. They each have to add a celebrity (in one case, anyway) to make their duo a trio and they have one of three choices: Jillian Hervey (the daughter of Vanessa Williams), Kady Z (Pia Zadora's daughter) and everyone's favorite drag queen, Kelly Osbourne.
Yarlexis is teamed up with Kelly, Rujubee get Kady Z and Shad snag Jillian Hervey.
As rehearsals get under way, I am reminded of Season 1 of "Drag Race," when a younger Shannel won my heart with her constant weird bossiness and complete inability to see when she was fudging up irrevocably. For most of All-Stars, I'd wondered where that Shannel had gone. Why was Shannel being so reasonable? So normal-ish?
Well, bitches, Crazy Shannel is back this episode and she starts off by telling two trained dancers how the entire routine will be choreographed. She ignores Chad's side-eye and Jillian's nervous glances to flail about in grand dame pantomime and order everyone around.
"I love that you're not a dancer and you're choreographing this bitch," Chad says with a bitter smile.
Yarlexis seem to be killing it with Kelly Osbourne, whom they're poisoning against the rest of the girls by saying that they've been read for their English skills.
Once Ru comes in for a checkup, she's less impressed than I am with Shad's moves and reads them a bit on their dancing. Yarlexis impress with their vogue-ing, and Rujubee reveal they might be a teeny, tiny bit behind on their planning.
The on-stage rehearsals go across with a mixed level of success. Yara decides rehearsals are actually more for "completely redoing every part of your performance" than they are for "practicing." This, understandably makes Alexis nervous.
"This is the rehearsal," Yara says. "This is the time to change everything."
Rujubee seem to be solidifying their plan and Jujubee even manages to do it all in giant Lady Gaga heel-less hooves.
"I love working with Juju and Raven," Kady says. Who wouldn't!?
As Shad take the stage to work out their performance, Crazy Shannel decides to come out for some air. Bossy! Annoying! Pointing out weird things like someone's leg kicking up too high!
"I just don't want them to read me for your foot being in my face," Crazy Shannel says as if it's totally reasonable to take up time with that.
Aaaaaaaand now Shannel is worried that her face is turned away from the judges for 10 seconds.
Inwardly, I'm cosigning Chad's massive eyeroll. Shannel! Girl! Get it together!
As the queens prep for the runway, we get some backstory about Kelly's "bulldog" jaw, the challenges of ordering at the drivethru when you have an accent and Chad and Shannel's five-year estrangement.
But, soon we're off to the races, ladies! Joining Ru, Michelle Visage and Santino Rice on the main stage are Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Rosie Perez, who love the girl group performances.
Savage Sisters, Shad plus Jillian, get read a bit for Shannel's outfit and for their decision to put Jillian in the middle. The choreography gets props, as does Jillian's ass.
Fanny Shosa, Yarlexis plus Kelly, have a look that translates well to a group, and their lip syncs even won over Santino. On the minus side was the choreography technique, which was also a big drawback for V3, Rujubee plus Kady. Rosie loved Jujubee's lip sync, but Ru called them out for stealing moves from the video they shot for season 2 of "Drag Race." Santino hates the pantyhose Raven has on, and for once, I agree with a super-picky critique from Mr. Rice.
In any case, clay pantyhose or no, Rujubee get sent to lip sync for their lives against Yarlexis while Shad get safety for the week. Going mano a mano are Raven and Alexis, all set to "Don't Cha" by the Pussycat Dolls. Yara pushes the red button to enter the lip sync, causing Raven to start stripping, but it's all for naught.
Yarlexis, the best-gas-mileage-having duo this side of the Toyota Prius, get sent home. Kelly Osbourne cries, but I don't.
See you next week, squirrelfriends, when the final four face off.
Here are some of the best quotes from the episode:
"Shannel, what is going on with your face? You are painted for the blind," Jujubee.
"What a couple of cheery hos!" Ru.
"I'm pissed off I'm not a boy!" Kelly.
"Me too!" Ru.
"One word: A legend," Chad Michaels.
"The sad part about this is I speak Spanish and Yara speaks Spanish but sometimes I don't understand her in either one of the languages," Alexis.
"We look like Jem and the Holograms. I love it," Kelly.
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WISE, Va. – The King University women's volleyball team took to the road on Wednesday night to take on UVa-Wise. The Cavaliers took the first set 25-22 before King came back to take the next two sets 25-21 and 25-16, and looked to gain control of the match. However, UVa-Wise won the fourth set 27-25 to force a fifth set which the Tornado won 15-11 to take the road victory.
The Cavaliers (2-6) started the match on the offensive, scoring the first four points of the match to open up a lead. They held their lead there until the Tornado went on a run with the score at 11-7. King (6-3) scored five of the next six points to even the set at 12 apiece. The set was again tied at 16 before UVa-Wise regained the lead and held it for the rest of the frame, taking the first set 25-22.
The Tornado offense responded in the second set as they gained the lead early in the set, and didn't look back. King held a 13-8 lead, forcing the Cavaliers to take a timeout, and 22-14 when UVa-Wise took their second timeout of the set. Coming out of the second break, the Cavaliers scored six of the next seven points on a pair of 3-0 runs to cut the deficit to 23-20. However, Summer Kremer hammered home a kill to give the Tornado a chance at set point. King took the set 25-21 on a Cavalier ball handling error to even the match at one.
King kept the offense rolling in the third set, opening up a 13-8 lead to force a Cavalier timeout. The Tornado then held a 21-14 lead when UVa-Wise took their second timeout and looked to make a comeback. The Cavaliers scored the first two points out of the break, but Kelsey Griffitts thwarted their momentum with a kill, and Payton Tipton served the final three points to give King the 25-16 set win.
The fourth set went back-and-forth early until the Tornado went on a 6-1 run to take an 11-6 lead, and force a Cavalier timeout. UVa-Wise worked their way back, and got within 15-14 until Jordan Baty placed a kill in the middle of the Cavalier defense to give service back to King. Following a Cavalier timeout with King lead 18-15, UVa-Wise scored five straight points to take a 20-15 lead and force a Tornado timeout. Out of the timeout, Maribeth Kern and Griffitts registered back-to-back kills to end the run and even the score. The teams then traded points and UVa-Wise fended off a Tornado set point, and scored two of the next three points to take the set 27-25, forcing a fifth and decisive set.
Kern gave King the first point of the fifth set with a kill, and after two more Tornado points, UVa-Wise used a timeout. The Cavaliers scored the first point out of the break, but Kern answered with a kill, sparking a 5-0 Tornado run. However, the Cavaliers answered with a 4-0 run to cut the deficit to 10-8 before Kremer ended the spurt with a kill. Leading 13-11, Kern gave the Tornado a chance at match point, en route to the 15-11 win to take the match 3-2.
Kremer and Kern led the Tornado with 14 kill apiece while Tipton anchored the Tornado defense with 23 digs. Kern added 16 digs for the double-double while Brooke Calhoun also reached double figures with 12 digs.
King will be in action again on Friday when they host Belmont Abbey College in their Conference Carolinas opener. It is also 70's night in the Student Center Complex, so wear your best 70's attire to the match. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.


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Hello from Minnesota! Cleaning out space, letting go of stuff that no longer fits on my journey. Reflecting on my travels, as an integrating two spirited, son, & father, handling things that used to baffle me, neither living in the past nor closing the door on it, blessed by the support of my emerging family of choice. Thanks to the ancestors, those who share this journey. Peace love joy. Wichozani! Mitakuye Oyasin, "we are all related" "Wir sind all Verwanten" "nous sommes tous relies."


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2012) - On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium, the Blue team used dominating efforts by a pair of freshmen as left-handed pitcher Kevin Marnon (Shelby Township, Mich.) and third baseman Trey York (Knox, Tenn.) led Blue to a series clinching 5-1 victory in the Blue/Gold World Series.
Marnon only allowed two hits in five innings of work while only needing 55 pitches to do so. Fellow freshmen Timmy Farrell (Okeechobee, Fla.) and Kameron Miller (Crestview, Fla.) came out of the bullpen to secure the victory.
Just like they did Friday night, the Blue team struck early as Andrew Green (Powell, Tenn.) led off the game with a walk and scored on an RBI single by York.
In the second inning, the Blue team strung together three doubles, leading to a pair of runs coming across the plate. A leadoff double by Chris Riopedre (Miami, Fla.) followed by an RBI double by freshman Andrew Lasure (Stanford, Ky.) scored the first run of the inning, while Green doubled later in the frame and was brought home once again by the red-hot York.
The Blue team added insurance runs in the sixth and seventh innings when Green tripled and was knocked in on a single by freshman Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.), and freshman Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) scored the fifth and final Blue run on Daniel Carrier's (Cincinnati, Ohio) sacrifice fly in the seventh. Phillips led off the frame with a single.
Gold was led by Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.), Dylan Powers (Blue Ridge, Va.), and Daniel Tucker (Hendersonville, Tenn.) – who all had a pair of hits on Sunday.
The Blue Team was led by Green, York, and Riopedre as they all recorded two-hit efforts in game three.
In the end, York was named the Most Valuable Player of the series as he went 7-for-9 with six RBIs, while Marnon took home Most Valuable Pitcher honors after tossing five solid innings on Sunday.
This weekend marked the end of the fall season for the Bucs.
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When the Lipscomb Bison face off against Stetson on January 16 there will be a familiar face in the stands at Allen Arena as the 2009-10 Atlantic Sun Player of the Year Adnan Hodzic will be back in Nashville.
Hodzic is playing professionally for the German BBL club Walter Tigers Tübingen and was given a week off during the league's All-Star Day break. And the former Bison couldn't resist coming down to Lipscomb to catch a home game.
"I miss it. I'm not gonna lie. I miss it a lot," Hodzic said prior to his departure from Germany on January 15.
"It will be fun to see the people who always gave me support. And the people that love me, my coaches, my teachers and people from the athletic office. I am very, very excited for it."
Hodzic's return from Germany comes at a time when he is finally really feeling comfortable with all the changes he is dealing with in his transition from collegiate to European basketball.
"Man, it's a big adjustment. Much more for big men than for guards," said the Sarajevo, Bosnia native.
"I'm having to do a lot of stuff I never did in college. It took me nearly half a season to really start picking up on things and I am starting to play a lot better now and starting to produce well. In the beginning I wasn't producing how I could. My mind was all over the place. I wasn't playing relaxed. But this stuff is starting to click now so I'm starting to play well."
The European game is based so much on pick-and-roll with the power forwards and centers having to do a lot of the playmaking.
"I never really did that in college because I was so dominant in the low post. But now I'm starting to understand better how to play-make for other people," explained the 23-year-old Hodzic.
"I'm setting picks and rolling and catching the ball while I'm rolling and I have to make decisions to get the guys the ball."
Hodzic struggled in the early going, averaging just 6.6 points in the first 11 games with Tübingen while grabbing two or fewer rebounds in seven of those games.
During that time Hodzic really looked to his faith to help him get through the tough times.
"I learned this year to really lean on the Lord. He blessed me. I'm a firm believer in Christ. I see him working in my life. I give all the glory to him, man, because he's helped me and without him I don't know where I would be now going through all the struggles that I did at the beginning of the season," said Hodzic.
Over the last six games until January 8, the 6-foot-8 big man has collected 9.0 points and 5.3 rebounds and committed a total of just seven turnovers in that span.
In total, Hodzic, who was Tübingen's leading scorer in its first two games of 2012, is averaging 7.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 17 contests in which Tübingen is 6-11 and in 13th place of 18 teams.
"Now I'm starting to understand better how to play-make for other people. I'm still doing my job well on the block just like I did in college. So stuff is really starting to pick back up for me," said Hodzic.
The German Bundesliga was actually a place of reunion for Hodzic twice thus far.
On November 6, Tübingen played at Eisbären Bremerhaven and Hodzic was on the court at the same time as 2011 Atlantic Sun Player of the Year Mike Smith, with whom Adnan battled a number of times while Smith was at East Tennessee State.
And on November 25, Hodzic's Tigers hosted New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig, which included center Nick Schneiders, who Bison fans will remember from his time with USC Upstate.
"It's just exciting to see guys make it, because it's not joke out here. That's for sure. It's not a game out here. It's a business, man," said Hodzic about seeing his fellow former Atlantic Sun stars also in Germany.
"We were a tough conference. I don't think we got the recognition that we deserved. But it definitely shows that we have guys who are capable of being professional basketball players. That's obvious."
When asked about his plans for the future, Hodzic didn't really want to offer any specific goals.
"My goal is to just keep following the path that God wants me to be on. I don't really think much outside of that because when you start looking at that kind of stuff it can add stress to you. I need to play this much if I want to reach this or this. For me, I'm just looking at this season playing as hard as I can and then the offers will come next season," said Hodzic.
"And where God takes me, he takes me. I figured that that way is the most stress-free, most enjoyable way to play the game instead of thinking, I gotta put on a performance. I gotta take my team to the playoffs so I can try to play in the Spanish ACB league or something. I try hard not to think about that. I have faith that the Lord Jesus will take me where he wants me."
Hodzic did say that he is not really thinking about the NBA, that he is really enjoying his time in Europe.
"I like it in Europe for many reasons. You don't play 82 games. You're not on the road every single day. You play about 35 games in the regular season. You have down time. You're in Europe where it's a once-in-a-lifetime type of opportunity to have.
"And realistically, I'm not the type of guy who if I did go to the NBA where I would play a lot. I like to play the game of basketball. I'm not a big fan of playing five minutes a game or something like that. I really like it in Europe right now. But once again, you never know. So, we'll see what happens."


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TAMPA | Even with the sad distinction of the highest foreclosure rate in the country, Florida is still having issues getting millions of dollars in relief into foreclosed homeowners' hands.
TAMPA | Even with the sad distinction of the highest foreclosure rate in the country, Florida is still having issues getting millions of dollars in relief into foreclosed homeowners' hands.
Only 55 percent of the 167,000 Floridians who were foreclosed on between 2008 and 2011 have filed claims under a $25 billion settlement reached with big banks, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday.
And efforts to gin up more responses, including paying nearly $200,000 for operators to call people directly, have still netted a response rate lower than the national average. The deadline for filing claims has been pushed back to Feb. 15.
"What happens if you've had your house foreclosed on and you get a letter from the bank? You're going to toss it, probably, not thinking it's good news," said Bondi, who spoke alongside Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster at a downtown Tampa press event. "It's their money. That's what makes it so frustrating."
About $170 million was set aside for people whose foreclosures included a bank abuse like "robo-signing," in which automated or shoddy paperwork was filed to speed up foreclosures. Checks are expected to be sent out later this year.
The settlement was reached last year between attorney generals and Ally Financial, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo over claims of bank abuse.
Between March and September, banks offered 49,000 Floridians about $3.6 billion in loan modifications, principal reductions and refinancings, according to banks' unconfirmed reports to a settlement monitor.
Most of that money has been spent toward short sales, in which borrowers must leave their home but are forgiven of mortgage debt.
Unresponsive homeowners, attorneys said, could be racked by "borrower fatigue" under an avalanche of bills and bank mailings. Others may simply question the effort. Thousands of Floridians who sought similar relief from the Independent Foreclosure Review were told last month that their submissions would be discarded in favor of an $8.5 billion settlement with flat payouts.
Banks could also share some blame for the tepid response. More than 300 Floridians have filed complaints over issues with the broader settlement, a monitor said in November.
That month, Tampa Heights homeowner Candace Savitz, 59, received a settlement letter from Bank of America and was told she had two weeks to respond. Frantic to make the deadline, she called more than 30 times before she heard an answer and was able to apply.
In the weeks since, though, she said she has been run through a maze of contradictory answers and redundant requests for paperwork, with no loan relief yet to show. She worries now that the bank will tell her she does not qualify or is out of luck.
"They act like they're doing you such a big favor," she said. "It's just a big dog-and-pony show. … I'm not optimistic. Not anymore."