Hello everyone,

You can now register online to dg.o 2010, just click on this link, and follow the instructions. Early registration finishes April 19th, so register as soon as possible to take advantage to the early registration fee.

Also, you can check the list of accepted papers and the program at a glance to start plannig what to do in Puebla. I look forward to see you here.

We had yesterday a very cold and rainy day here in Puebla (and most of the Country). Although not everyone here likes rainy days, all of us like the mornings after a rainy day because we can usually enjoy the great view of our two closest volcanoes, the Popocatepetl (hill that throw smoke in mexican indian language) and the Iztaccihuatl (sleeping woman).

I am sharing with you two images I got with my digital camera from the Universidad de las Americas few minutes ago. Enjoy, and see you here in about three months.

The Universidad de las Americas Puebla (Conference Host) is located in the ancient city of Cholula in Mexico. Thus, in this post we decided to share with you some information about the city.

Cholula is a wonderful city that combines history, magic, tradition, religion and arqueology. It is regarded as the oldest living city in America, its founding dates back to 500 BC and stands out as having the world's largest pyramid in base, and one of the largest set of arcs in Latin America (in front of City Hall). The Legend says that Cholula had 365 churches. Located in the center-west state of Puebla at an altitude of 1,367 miles above sea level. It has an area of 51.03 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 100,000 inhabitants.

What is the fabulous thing here?

The greatest active volcano of the world, the Popocatepetl. This means “the mountain that smokes”, this volcano covered by snow, has made eruption seven times in the last 20.000 years. Nowadays, the smoke column extends by kilometers and when it throws red rocks fused by crater, it creates a dramatic and unforgettable landscape.

An enormous complex of temples seats and pyramids. Constructed in several stages over the last 600 years, with infinity of tunnels that the visitors can visit and where the archaeologists even today continue excavating to study this site so significantly religious.

The beautiful churches. Only in the main seat, is the Convent of San Gabriel of the 16th century, which gives step to other three but equally magnificent: The Franciscan church, of San Gabriel, where someday was located the temple to Quetzalcoatl, the Chapel of the Third Order, and the Real Chapel, a church with 49 domes that evoke to an Arab mosque. By the other side of the seat is the Parish of San Pedro, with a great vestibule of 46 arcs maintained by Doric columns.

The Colorful and hurried market that opens daily (although the days of greater sale are Wednesdays and Sundays) since people of the towns next to the city meet. The market offers all the varieties of flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc. that are produced in the area. Also you will be able to see local crafts and taste delicious meals that are prepared on the spot.

Welcome to the new officers of the Digital Government Society.