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Translate love and devotion for the Black Nazarene into prayer,charity work, and in helping calamity victims. Do not forget the victimsof past calamities as Jesus, Himself, never forgets us in times of need,Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle said in his homilyat the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta,Manila early morning Thursday.

The mass was held just before the start of the grand Traslacionprocession that will bring the revered image back to the Quiapo Church.

With this years theme, Debotong Layko ng PoongHesus Nazareno, Tapat na Katiwalang Nagdarasal, Sumusunod atSumasaksi, Tagle urged the faithful to pray, follow, and bear witness toGod.

Feel Jesus deep love for us. Never be ashamed of your love forJesus. He loves us and we love Him. Stealing and corruption are what weshould be ashamed of, he said.

The prelate called on mass attendees tocontinue to help the victims of supertyphoon Yolanda, Bohol earthquake, typhoon Pablo in Tagum,Davao del Norte, Santi in Nueva Ecija, and Zamboanga siege.

Tagle also reminded Nazarene devotees to live their faith and to putJesus and not money in their hearts and minds.

As in the past, the procession began shortly after the mass. Moving inwave-like motion, the huge crowd of mostly barefoot devotees scrambledto get near the anda or carriage towards the end of the mass to touch theropes, believed to have healing powers.

The long procession, whichattracts a larger crowd every year, is expected to last for about 18 hoursafter organizers decided to take Jones Bridge instead of MacArthurBridge for safety concerns.

The procession commemorates the 407thFeast of the Traslacion or the transfer of the Black Nazarene image fromthe Recollect Church in Intramuros, Manila to Quiapo Church in 1787.

Many followed the slow moving procession chanting Viva Senor!and singing the Ama Namin (Our Father), while carrying replicas ofthe Black Nazarene and crucifixes.

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Ibiza Town has been the home of Phoenicians, Muslims and Romans, and all these cultures have left their mark on the island, this amazing mixture of cultures was part of the reason why UNESCO declared the town as a Heritage of Humanity in 1999.

Ibiza Town is known more than ever a cosmopolitan city were every one feels welcome and at home, which accounts for the amazing increase of foreign residents in the town, making a total population of about 38.000. The Ibicencos are not just tolerant with people from different countries but also of different religions (there have been no religious disputes in over a 100 years), as well as different ways of dressing (making it a Hippy Oasis in the 60's and there are still a few left)or a different sexual orientation. La Calle de la Virgen is probably the best example of homosexuals feeling at home you will find anywere.

Its the centre of culture, power , business and activities of the island offering almost every thing you could wish for in a very compact space. The citys heart is The Old Town of Ibiza also called D'alt Vila built in 1554 by the king Felipe II and designed by the Italian Giovanni Batista. To protect the citizens from pirates (about 113 pirate ships existed in the water of Ibiza at their high point). In fact the walls were so well built, that now it is one of the two only fortifications that has its complete original structure in Europe.

Ibiza was even tolerant with pirates, proof of this is the Monumento a los Corsarios (monument to the pirates) what you will find in the harbour. They had a reputation of being extremely brave and their best weapon was a ceramic vase filled with gun powder with which they managed to sink ships that in theory, were far superior. On the other hand, they hanged them every time they caught one on a island between Ibiza and Formentera called Los Ahorcados (the hanged).

The Harbour of Ibiza Town is a quiet and peaceful place in winter and in summer its the place to see and be seen, this is the promenade chosen by most drag queens to the delight of every photographer. There you will find endless shopping possibilities, some of the finest restaurants and the best bars to get warmed up for the crazy night life the island of world famous for. Its also the place to go to get discount flyers for any club. If you want to stay over night we recommend the Hostal La Marina.

At the other side of the harbour the Botafoc side you will find a few of the most famous discos and clubs on the island Pacha and El Divino are the biggest ones.

Here is also were you will find the Casino and excellent accommodation such as the Hotel El Corso or Argos.

Ibiza town has 3 beaches with in walking distance

Ibiza town is a proud town and this is reflected in the people, culture, fiestas, restaurants, bars and every thing that makes the island such a great place.

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Ibiza Town (Eivissa)

As the capital of the White Isle, Ibiza Town (Eivissa in Catalan) is the heart of the island and home to beautiful historic sites as well as offering visitors all that a Mediterranean city should. From the gorgeous harbour which is overlooked by the fortified walls of Dalt Vila to the cobbled paths of the old town, Ibiza Town truly captivates the magic and beauty of the island. As a compact and pedestrian friendly town parking spacescan be hard to find (even though there is a new and big outdoor parking space just off the port) so consider walking, taking a taxi or a bus.

A great place to take a trip to during the day the island's capital has a wide variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. The 16th century walls of Dalt Vila are undeniably one of the biggest attractions in Ibiza Town and with an array of restaurants from Italian to Tapas it makes the perfect evening escape whilst being very romantic. Through the cobbled streets you are led to the Baluarte de Santa Luca where breathtaking views can be seen of Ibiza Town and its neighbouring resorts such as Talamanca. Although the majestic views at the peak of the town are next to none, the port at the foot of the hill offers trips to the blissful Formentera as well as being home to some very plush yacht's.

To escape the city buzz take a moment to grab a coffee from the tree-lined Plaza del Parque area which attracts anything from magicians to random performers as evening approaches. Whilst being perfect for a daytime excursion, Ibiza Town also comes alive at night with entertainers, music and markets which attract a strong crowd each night.

With Pachabeingjust a short stroll away the streets are often the catwalks for the sexy and scantily glad dancers who along with the PR staff set out to entice you into one of the islands best clubs. Expect naked flesh, extravagant costumes, stilt walkers and leather. So if seeing hot models getting progressively tipsy in their platform stiletto's appeals to you then head towards the gay-orientated Calle de la Virgen where they will be enjoying a mixture of Chupitos free shots!

The hippie chic boutiques, fetish shops (openuntil 10pm or even midnight during peak season) midnight),fast food joints,Italian restaurants and gaybars which line the the inappropriately-namedstreet of the virginmake for a fascinating midnight stroll. Although music is not meant to be audible on the street after 12am you can still party inside the small but perfectly-formedLola'sonCalle Alfonso XII perfectly warming up your night before heading to one of the super-clubs; Amnesia, Pacha, Privilege or Space usually open from midnight.

A little out of the hustle and bustle of Ibiza Town sitsMarina Botafoch and Ibiza Nueva, true beauty spots for the rich and famous and nosey. Here you will find the more glamorous venues such asEl Madrigal and Sushipoint which all offer tantalising food and drink accompanied by stunning views of Ibiza Town. You can also party the night away at nightclub, Bubbles, so with so many places to visit this area becomes a real attraction over the weekend as it is the perfect place to mingle, dance and enjoy a cocktail or two, so what's stopping you?

The luxurious event restaurant Lio the old El Divino,, also sits nearby and hosts a range of high calibre events such as Carl Cox's 50th birthday... glamorous and luxurious are the words that spring to mind. Not forgetting the Cipriani which is located within the 5 star Ibiza Gran Hotel near Pacha; both are top end places with high end cuisine - expect to see familiar faces from world class models to headlining DJ's.

Calle de la Virgen is a must as it will open your eyes to the diversity and spark of Ibiza, also try Plaa de Sa Drassaneta which is just around the corner and the strip that lines the port which is home to some notable institutions such as Jason's Bull's Base Bar and the neighbouring Rock, or see if you can find Dusi's Locura (just behind Comidas San Juan)

The aforementionedMarina Botafoch should also be on your to do list during your visit; laying on the cusp of Ibiza Town it embraces a more tranquil side to Eivissa. Providing you with views, great food and drink and of course music it makes a perfect escape to grab a cocktail of an evening.

Drinks can be quite a bit more expensive than the resorts ofPlaya d'en Bossaor San Antonio if you manage to grab a beer for 5 you've had a steal! However we recommend checking out the bars, where the locals go, especially the ones around the aforementioned Plaza del Parque. Ibiza Town is renowned for being a magnet for international tourists and prides itself on being gay-friendly; so if you want to experience a lot of culture splashed with vibrance, fun, music and laughs then a visit to Ibiza Town is a must.

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13: The Rave Continues

Mara and Julie left on the third day, and I moved back to Playa den Bossa into the former bachelor pad of one of the biggest resort owners. I was in a studio penthouse with a huge balcony that boasted a 360-degree view of the ocean and island. It also sported a jacuzzi tub surrounded by windows and a waterbed and bar. The possibilities hmmm

I found my NY friends at the beach and they offered to let me crash at their place for a couple of days, which was good cause I was spending a months budget in just three days. They had a gorgeous seafront condo with 3 bedrooms and two baths (again the damn saltwater though), and I and another stray they found slept in the living room and on the huge balcony. This other stray, wholl remain nameless to protect his journalism career, is a reporter for a prestigious United States news magazine, and lets just say that after watching this guy party, Ill think twice each time I read a news report in this magazine again!

The NYers were total rave scene veterans, regulars at the recently closed Twilo in NY. They had the clothes, the attitude and body glitter in every conceivable color. Not only could they dance and had liquid like pros, they were quite accomplished in the drug scene too. Open drug use in Ibiza is pretty much the norm: people on the beach make bongs out of their water bottles, chant the constant mantra of wanna buy some hash? and then there is the perpetually happy, Ecstasy-induced looks on the faces of 90% of the islands population. But these guys could have won an award. Actually, one guy in particular was the winner. Sal by day a vice president for a known NY firm by night, Fu*&ed Up Man. One day/night that I was there he took 6 hits of E/X, coke, hash and K a popular club drug called Ketamin, known in pharmaceutical circles as a cat sedative and curiously enough sold over the counter in Spain. Then again, this is the same country that sells absinthe

And guess who got the job of taking care of Sal? At one point during the night he lost his voice and then started freaking out about all the people in the club. Later I lost him in the bathroom. When he didnt come out I sent in a security guard to look for the half-naked guy with gold glitter all over him. The guard returned saying hes fine hes just dancing in front of the mirror

Then there was one of the girls who hit a K Hole, essentially a bad K experience. When she emerged about 45 minutes later from her heads-down trance-like state, she said she was seeing distorted images of her friend Ted (who was stroking her hair and whispering calming things to her the entire time), seeing his face melt and stretch out, she felt like she was in snow and couldnt distinguish reality from fantasy and understood that, which made her panic and think she was crazy. Fun drug.

In five days we hit all the top clubs Privilege, Amnesia, Pacha and El Divino, with a quick stop in Space (which I wish I had spent more time in). I was in dancing heaven. Even the grocery store played house music! But after five days with an average of 3 hours sleep per day, plus the outrageous prices (US$25-$50 to get into the clubs) were overwhelming my wallet, my body and my mind and I know I had to leave or get sucked under. So I escaped to Barcelona for some peace and quiet. Or so I thought

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Much of the basis behind the current state of DJing and electronic dance music came from the first generations of raves. Starting with a Roland TB-303 in Chicago, growing to undergrounds in the UK, and creating all manner of subgenres along the way, the story of the rave scene and the DJs who built it is fascinating. Check out the full story inside, including an exclusive interview with the father of acid house, DJ Pierre.

Raves began as an underground movement, where a group of like-minded people would get together and dance (in an enhanced state of consciousness) to all types of electronic music. Raves created a magical environment where people could dance for hours. Rave was foundedon groundbreaking electronica and innovative DJs, but the scene encompassed more than just that. Laser lights, fashion and open-minded attitudes helped to build and spread the scene. It was only natural that a movement so magical would grow to epic proportions.

Rave:An all-nightdancepartyfilled with electronic dance music (techno,trance,drum and bass)

The Roland TB-303

Chicago in the mid-to-late 1980s was the birth place of house music. After years of jacking a new sound emerged: acid house. The sound of acid house was created on the Roland TB-303, a bass line generator. The machine could sculpt sounds using an array of buttons and switches. The company only produced 20,000 units and by 1985 could be found in second-hand shops for bargain prices. The young Nathan Jones (DJ Pierre) found one and used the 303 in an unconventional way to produce the squelchy sound of acid house.

This new sound began witha record produced by Phuture, a group founded by DJ Pierre, Earl Spanky Smith Jr., and Herbert Herb J Jackson. Newly turned on to the unique sounds of the TB-303, the trio released a demo of Acid Tracks.

DJ Ron Hardy played the track at the famous Chicago club Music Box; he reportedly once played it four times during a set before the crowd responded favorably. After numerous spins, it became a dance floor sensation.Acid Tracks became the defining sound for the new acid house sound coming out of Chicago.

Our exclusive quick interview with DJ Pierre:

Where did you find the TB-303 that you produced Acid Tracks on? What inspired you to create the legendary acid house sound?

DJ Pierre: It found us!This machine had been around for years [...] before we got to it no one actually tweaked the knobs and used it the way we did. It was created to simulate a bass guitar. It was not created to do what it did when we got a hold of it. I was at my homie Jasper Gs house and I heard a bass line and I wanted to know what machine he used to make the bassline. I loved the texture of it. I was excited when I heard it.

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