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111-633: The facility was built at a cost of $ 178 million in public funds and $ 18 million in privately funded upgrades. Ground was broken on August 31, 2005, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on August 30, 2008. Designed by César Pelli , the architect of the Petronas Towers in Malaysia , the BOK Center is the flagship project of Tulsa County 's Vision 2025 long-range development initiative. Local firm, Matrix Architects Engineers Planners, Inc,

222-447: A bad batch and it was demolished. As a result of the concrete failure, each new batch was tested before being poured. The halt in construction had cost US$ 700,000 per day and led to three separate concrete plants being set up on the site to ensure that if one produced a bad batch, the other two could continue to supply concrete. The sky bridge contract was completed by Kukdong Engineering & Construction. Tower 2 (Samsung C&T) became

333-631: A common snack originating in Spain and because sugar cane was brought to the Americas through Spanish colonization , all of Mexico's sweets have a Hispanic origin, often with a Muslim heritage such as Alfeñiques . In most of Mexico, especially in rural areas, much of the food is consumed in the home. Cooking for the family is usually considered to be women's work , and this includes cooking for celebrations as well. Traditionally girls have been considered ready to marry when they can cook, and cooking

444-486: A complete bar, houses press areas and 37 luxury suites, each with 15 22-inch (56 cm) seats and furnished gathering and kitchen areas. In the main concourse, more than 130,000 square feet (12,000 m) of terrazzo flooring has aggregate that contains 70% mother of pearl . Private funding exceeded original forecasts, and unexpected increases in revenue from corporate sponsorships, donations, and purchases of box seats and luxury boxes paid for an advanced light display for

555-551: A day boiling dried corn then grinding it on a metate to make the dough for tortillas, cooking them one-by-one on a comal griddle. In some areas, tortillas are still made this way. Sauces and salsas were also ground in a mortar called a molcajete . Today, blenders are more often used, though the texture is a bit different. Most people in Mexico would say that those made with a molcajete taste better, but few do this now. The most important food for festivals and other special occasions

666-412: A joint project of Tulsa-based Flintco and Manhattan Construction, was chosen to build the arena. Its original budget was deemed $ 141 million, but increases in the cost of structural steel, concrete, and labor due to Hurricane Katrina and a robust local economy pushed the cost to $ 178 million in 2006. An additional $ 18 million in private funding was used in miscellaneous upgrades, bringing the total cost of

777-427: A la vizcaina. Cheesemaking in Mexico has evolved its specialties, although Spanish-style cheese such as Manchego is also produced in Mexico. It is an important economic activity, especially in the north, and is frequently done at home. The main cheese-making areas are Chihuahua , Oaxaca , Querétaro , and Chiapas . Goat cheese is still made, but it is not as popular and is harder to find in stores. Churros are

888-403: A loss without chiles and the many varieties of sauces and salsas created using chiles as their base. Many dishes in Mexico are defined by their sauces and the chiles those sauces contain (which are usually very spicy), rather than the meat or vegetable that the sauce covers. These dishes include entomatada (in tomato sauce), adobo or adobados, pipians and moles . A hominy soup called pozole

999-791: A maximum height of 134 feet (41 m). Inside, the bowl area's ceiling rises 120 feet (37 m) over the base floor and a 930-foot (280 m)-long HD ribbon screen wraps around the three-level seating area. There are 17,343 fixed seats, each ranging from 20 inches (51 cm) to 22 inches (56 cm) wide—an average width greater than the industry standard, including that of Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Actual capacity fluctuates with configuration patterns, and total seating can vary from 13,644 to 19,199—13,644 for partial-use concerts, 16,582 for arena football, 17,096 for hockey, 17,839 for basketball, and 19,199 for center stage concerts. The bowl area's second floor, an exclusive carpeted level with

1110-537: A piquant red chili sauce. For drink, pulque , as well as corn-based atole , and for those who could afford it, chocolate-based drinks were consumed twice a day. According to de Bergamo's account neither coffee nor wine are consumed, and evening meals ended with a small portion of beans in a thick soup instead, "served to set the stage for drinking water". During the 19th century, Mexico experienced an influx of various immigrants, including French , Lebanese , German , Chinese and Italian , which have had some effect on

1221-439: A rare second performance at the BOK Center after their first concert sold out in 35 minutes. In late 2008, BOK Center General Manager John Bolton was given Venues Today's "Hall of Headlines" award after a poll of venue managers, owners, operators and bookers determined that Bolton had the highest level of success in booking high-quality performances among international venues in 2008. On September 22, 2018, and September 21, 2019,

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1332-554: A result of the Malaysian government specifying that the buildings be completed in six years, two construction consortia were hired to meet the deadline, one for each tower. Tower 1, the west tower (left in the top-right photograph) was built by a Japanese consortium led by the Hazama Corporation ( JA Jones Construction Co. , MMC Engineering Services Sdn Bhd, Ho Hup Construction Co. Bhd and Mitsubishi Corp ) while Tower 2,

1443-442: A standard accompaniment. Around 7000 BCE, the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America hunted game and gathered plants , including wild chili peppers . Corn was not yet cultivated, so one main source of calories was roasted agave hearts. By 1200 BCE, corn was domesticated and a process called nixtamalization , or treatment with lye, was developed to soften corn for grinding and improve its nutritional value. This allowed

1554-538: A tube-structure for extreme tall buildings is a common phenomenon. The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art , a reflection of Malaysia's Muslim religion. Another Islamic influence on the design is that the cross section of the towers is based on a Rub el Hizb , albeit with circular sectors added to meet office space requirements. The circular sectors are similar to

1665-630: A wall near a concession stand on the north side of the building, and a light display created by Jenny Holzer is also within the arena. The city of Tulsa owns the arena but has a five-year management contract worth $ 950,000 with SMG property management, the largest arena manager in the world. SMG, which also manages the nearby Cox Business Center in addition to Paycom Center and Prairie Surf Studios in Oklahoma City , employs more than 70 full-time workers and 400 part-time workers in Tulsa and assumes

1776-484: A wide variety of dishes from drinks (atole, pozole, etc.) to tamales, sopes , and much more. However, the most common way to eat maize in Mexico is in the form of a tortilla, which accompanies almost every dish. Tortillas are made of maize in most of the country, but other regional versions exist, such as wheat in the north or plantain , yuca and wild greens in Oaxaca . The other basic ingredient in all parts of Mexico

1887-474: Is mole , especially mole poblano in the center of the country. Mole is served at Christmas, Easter, Day of the Dead and at birthdays, baptisms, weddings and funerals, and tends to be eaten only for special occasions because it is such a complex and time-consuming dish. While still dominant in this way, other foods have become acceptable for these occasions, such as barbacoa, carnitas and mixiotes, especially since

1998-628: Is a complex and ancient cuisine, with techniques and skills developed over thousands of years of history. It is created mostly with ingredients native to Mexico, as well as those brought over by the Spanish conquistadors , with some new influences since then. In addition to staples such as corn and chili peppers, native ingredients include squashes , avocados , cocoa and vanilla, as well as ingredients not generally used in other cuisines, such as edible flowers , vegetables like huauzontle and papaloquelite , or small criollo avocados, whose skin

2109-646: Is an important aspect of the culture, social structure and popular traditions of Mexico. The most important example of this connection is the use of mole for special occasions and holidays, particularly in the South and Central regions of the country. For this reason and others, traditional Mexican cuisine was inscribed in 2010 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO . Mexican cuisine

2220-426: Is based on the pre-Hispanic custom of picking up other foods with tortillas as utensils were not used. The origin of the word is in dispute, with some saying it is derived from Nahuatl and others from various Spanish phrases. It possible that the term taco comes from the term tlaco or tlacatl, which means middle or half in nahuatl. Tacos are not eaten as the main meal; they are generally eaten before midday or late in

2331-488: Is considered a main talent for housewives . The main meal of the day in Mexico is the "comida", meaning 'meal' in Spanish. Meals eaten are as follows: the early morning meal, or breakfast, is called "desayuno", which entails coffee/atole (maize drink) and a light meal, in some areas, the "almuerzo", around 11AM, which includes a snack and drink, then followed by "comida", or lunch, taken between noon and 2PM, which in itself

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2442-433: Is defined as white, green or red depending on the chile sauce used or omitted. Tamales are differentiated by the filling which is again defined by the sauce (red or green chile pepper or mole). Dishes without a sauce are rarely eaten without salsa or without fresh or pickled chiles. This includes street foods, such as tacos , tortas , soup , sopes , tlacoyos , tlayudas , gorditas and sincronizadas . For most dishes, it

2553-723: Is edible. Chocolate originated in Mexico and was prized by the Aztecs. It remains an important ingredient in Mexican cookery. Vegetables play an important role in Mexican cuisine. Common vegetables include zucchini , cauliflower , corn, potatoes, spinach , Swiss chard , mushrooms, jitomate (red tomato), and green tomato. Other traditional vegetable ingredients include chili pepper , huitlacoche (corn fungus), huauzontle, and nopal (cactus pads). European contributions include pork, chicken, beef, cheese, herbs and spices, as well as some fruits. Tropical fruits, many of which are indigenous to

2664-413: Is located in the centre of each tower. All main lifts are double-decker with the lower deck of the lift taking passengers to even-numbered floors and upper deck to odd-numbered floors. To reach an odd-numbered floor from ground level, passengers must take an escalator to the upper deck of the lift. There are 29 double-deck passenger elevators, but there are different sets that service certain floors of

2775-406: Is mentioned in the 16th century Florentine Codex by Bernardino de Sahagún . In the eighteenth century, an Italian Capuchin friar, Ilarione da Bergamo , included descriptions of food in his travelogue . He noted that tortillas were eaten not only by the poor, but by the upper class as well. He described lunch fare as pork products like chorizo and ham being eaten between tortillas, with

2886-570: Is one reason it was named as an example of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO . Many of the foods of Mexico are complicated because of their relation to the social structure of the country. Food preparation, especially for family and social events, is considered to be an investment in order to maintain social relationships. Even the idea of flavor is considered to be social, with meals prepared for certain dinners and certain occasions when they are considered

2997-417: Is open to all visitors, but tickets are limited to about 1,000 people per day, with around half available to be purchased online, and the other half obtained on a first-come, first-served basis. Initially, the visit was free but in 2010, the tickets started being sold by Petronas. Visitors can choose to opt for package one which is just a visit to the skybridge or go for package two to go to the skybridge and all

3108-787: Is provided by the Malaysian-based Longbow Technologies Sdn Bhd. Mexican food Mexican cuisine consists of the cooking cuisines and traditions of the modern country of Mexico . Its earliest roots lie in Mesoamerican cuisine . Mexican cuisine ingredients and methods begin with the first agricultural communities such as the Olmec and Maya who domesticated maize , created the standard process of nixtamalization , and established their foodways. Successive waves of other Mesoamerican groups brought with them their cooking methods. These included:

3219-452: Is the chile pepper . Mexican food has a reputation for being very spicy, but it has a wide range of flavors and while many spices are used for cooking, not all are spicy. Many dishes also have subtle flavors. Chiles are indigenous to Mexico and their use dates back thousands of years. They are used for their flavors and not just their heat, with Mexico using the widest variety. If a savory dish or snack does not contain chile pepper, hot sauce

3330-512: Is the architect and engineer of record. The arena is managed and operated by OVG and named for the Bank of Oklahoma , which purchased naming rights for $ 11 million. Tulsa city officials asked César Pelli to create an arena that would be an architectural icon. To achieve this, Pelli employed cultural and architectural themes of the city, including Native American , art deco , and contemporary styles. He made heavy use of swirling circular elements in

3441-469: Is the floor arrangement according to the level arrangement.) Suria KLCC is a 140,000 m (1,500,000 sq ft) upscale retail center at the foot of the Petronas Towers. It features mostly foreign luxury goods and high-street labels. Its attractions include an art gallery, an underwater aquarium and also a Science center. Boasting approximately 300 stores, Suria KLCC is touted as one of

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3552-465: Is the satisfaction of hunger or craving without all the social and emotional connotation of eating at home, although longtime customers can have something of a friendship/familial relationship with a chosen vendor. Tacos are the top-rated and most well-known street Mexican food. It is made up of meat or other fillings wrapped in a tortilla often served with cheese added. Vegetarian fillings include mushrooms, potatoes, rice, or beans. The origin of tacos

3663-464: Is the type of chile used that gives it its main flavor. Chipotle , smoked-dried jalapeño pepper, is very common in Mexican cuisine. In addition to corn, common beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) are a historical component of the Mexican diet. Genetic evidence indicates domestication occurred in Mesoamerica as well as South America Common bean varieties and cultivars used in Mexican cuisine include

3774-423: Is usually added, and chile pepper is often added to fresh fruit and sweets. The importance of the chile goes back to the Mesoamerican period, where it was considered to be as much of a staple as corn and beans. In the 16th century, Bartolomé de las Casas wrote that, without chiles, the indigenous people did not think they were eating. Even today, most Mexicans believe that their national identity would be at

3885-404: Is usually eaten between 6PM and 9PM. In the evening, it is common to eat leftovers from the comida or sweet bread accompanied by coffee or chocolate. Breakfast can consist of meat in broth (such as pancita ), tacos , enchiladas or meat with eggs. This is usually served with beans, tortillas, and coffee or juice. Mexican cuisine is elaborate and often tied to symbolism and festivals, which

3996-440: Is usually the heaviest meal of the day. It sometimes begins with soup , often chicken broth with pasta or a "dry soup", which is pasta or rice flavored with onions , garlic or vegetables. The main course is meat served in a cooked sauce with salsa on the side, accompanied with beans and tortillas and often with a fruit drink in some areas. The last meal of the day is cena , or suppper, which varies greatly by region, and

4107-605: The Chinese added their cuisine to certain areas of the country. This led to Mexico characterizing its cuisine more by its relation to popular traditions rather than on particular cooking techniques. Since the 20th century, there has been an interchange of food influences between Mexico and the United States. Mexican cooking was of course still practiced in what is now the Southwest United States after

4218-838: The Dallas Stars hosted exhibition games at the venue against the Florida Panthers . Both games resulted in Panthers victories, 4–3 in overtime and 6-0 respectively. On September 27, 2022, the Stars returned there to host the Arizona Coyotes and won 4-3 in overtime. On October 13, 2008, the NBA 's Oklahoma City Thunder played the Houston Rockets in its first preseason game since leaving Seattle for Oklahoma and

4329-545: The Mexican–American War , but Diana Kennedy , in her book The Cuisines of Mexico (published in 1972), drew a sharp distinction between Mexican food and Tex-Mex. Tex-Mex food was developed from Mexican and Anglo influences, and was traced to the late 19th century in Texas. It still continues to develop with flour tortillas becoming popular north of the border only in the latter 20th century. From north to south, much of

4440-464: The New World . Regional cuisines remained varied, with native staples more prevalent in the rural southern areas and Spanish foods taking root in the more sparsely populated northern region. European style wheat bread was initially met unfavorably with Moctezuma's emissaries who reportedly described it as tasting of "dried maize stalks". On the Spanish side, Bernal Díaz del Castillo complained about

4551-778: The Petronas Twin Towers and colloquially the KLCC Twin Towers , are an interlinked pair of 88-storey supertall skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, standing at 451.9 metres (1,483 feet). From 1996 to 2004, they were the tallest buildings in the world until they were surpassed by the Taipei 101 building. The Petronas Towers remain the world's tallest twin skyscrapers , surpassing the original World Trade Center towers in New York City, and were

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4662-621: The Teotihuacanos , Toltec , Huastec , Zapotec , Mixtec , Otomi , Purépecha , Totonac , Mazatec , Mazahua , and Nahua . With the Mexica formation of the multi-ethnic Triple Alliance ( Aztec Empire ), culinary foodways became infused ( Aztec cuisine ). Today's food staples native to the land include corn ( maize ), turkey, beans, squash, amaranth , chia , avocados, tomatoes, tomatillos , cacao , vanilla, agave , spirulina , sweet potato, cactus , and chili pepper. Its history over

4773-405: The pinto bean and the black turtle bean . Beans and corn are deficient in different essential amino acids but complement each other. When eaten in combination, they provide a complete protein source. Together with Mesoamerica, Spain is the second basis of Mexican cuisine, contributing in two fundamental ways: Firstly, they brought with them old world staples and ingredients which did not exist in

4884-466: The tallest buildings in Malaysia until 2019, when they were surpassed by The Exchange 106 . The Petronas Towers are a major landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with the nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower and Merdeka 118 , and are visible in many places across the city. The Petronas Towers' structural system is a tube in tube design , invented by Bangladeshi-American architect Fazlur Rahman Khan . Applying

4995-466: The "maize cake" rations on campaign. The cuisine of Spain is a Mediterranean cuisine influenced by its Muslim Andalusian period, composed of a number of staples such as olive oil and rice. Spanish settlers introduced these staples to the region, although some continued to be imported, such as wine, brandy, nuts, olives, spices, and capers . They introduced domesticated animals, such as pigs, cows, chickens, goats, and sheep for meat and milk, raising

5106-420: The 1980s. This may have been because of economic crises at that time, allowing for the substitution of these cheaper foods, or the fact that they can be bought ready-made or may already be made as part of the family business. Another important festive food is the tamale , also known as tamal in Spanish. This is a filled cornmeal dumpling, steamed in a wrapping (usually a corn husk or banana leaf) and one of

5217-473: The Americas such as sugar, wheat, rice, onions, garlic, limes, cooking oil, dairy products, pork, beef and many others. Secondly, they brought various culinary traditions from the Iberian peninsula which have become prevalent in Mexico. Equally, the discovery of the incorporation of New World ingredients to Spanish cuisine has led to the shared naming of foods such as chorizo, which uses paprika. Spanish cuisine

5328-578: The Americas, such as guava , prickly pear , sapote , mangoes , bananas, pineapple and cherimoya (custard apple) are popular, especially in the center and south of the country. Edible insects have been enjoyed in Mexico for millennia. Entemophagy or insect-eating is becoming increasingly popular outside of poor and rural areas for its unique flavors, sustainability, and connection to pre-Hispanic heritage. Popular species include chapulines (grasshoppers or crickets), escamoles (ant larvae), cumiles ( stink bugs ) and ahuatle (water bug eggs). Despite

5439-526: The Aztecs could not grow themselves. According to Bernardino de Sahagún , the Nahua peoples of central Mexico ate corn, beans, turkey, fish, small game, insects and a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, pulses , seeds, tubers , wild mushrooms , plants and herbs that they collected or cultivated. After the Conquest , the Spanish introduced a variety of foodstuffs and cooking techniques, like frying , to

5550-420: The BOK Center is located in the heart of downtown Tulsa, just a short walk from many hotels, restaurants, and businesses. There are several parking options available near the BOK Center, including: Paid parking lots: There are several paid parking lots located within a short walk of the BOK Center. These lots typically charge $ 10-$ 20 per event. Metered parking: There are also several metered parking spots located on

5661-671: The BOK Center one of the best architectural designs in their 100-year histories of building projects. The companies have worked on AT&T Stadium , NRG Stadium in Houston , Texas , Gallagher-Iba Arena at Oklahoma State University , Paycom Center in Oklahoma City , the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee , and stadium renovations at the University of Oklahoma and OSU, among other projects. City officials have praised Pelli for

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5772-561: The Petronas Towers The service building is to the east of the Petronas Towers and contains the chiller plant system and the cooling towers to keep the Petronas Towers at a comfortable temperature. In order to visit the Petronas Towers, visitors must first purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased online or at the counter. Discounted tickets for seniors are available for those 55 years of age and above. Queues for tickets can get quite long sometimes. The complete ticketing system

5883-995: The arena to $ 196 million. A ribbon-cutting ceremony involving Tulsa musicians Garth Brooks and Hanson took place on August 30, 2008. The arena's schedule of concerts and other events began on August 31 with a community choir hosted by Sam Harris . The first announced concert was on September 6, 2008, and featured the Eagles . Since its grand opening, the BOK Center has hosted many big-name acts such as Paul McCartney , Rush , Billy Joel , Elton John , U2 , Justin Timberlake , Garth Brooks , Britney Spears , Janet Jackson , Lady Gaga , Guns N' Roses , Kenny Chesney , Alan Jackson , Wynonna Judd , Bruce Springsteen , Twenty One Pilots , AC/DC , Metallica , Nine Inch Nails , Celine Dion , Taylor Swift , One Direction , Brad Paisley , Dane Cook , Jonas Brothers , The Weeknd , Panic! At The Disco , and Dua Lipa . The Eagles also scheduled

5994-704: The basic staples in most regions of Mexico. It has its origins in the pre-Hispanic era and today is found in many varieties in all of Mexico. Like a mole, it is complicated to prepare and best done in large amounts. Tamales are associated with certain celebrations such as Candlemas . They are wrapped in corn husks in the highlands and desert areas of Mexico and in banana leaves in the tropics. Mexican street food can include tacos, quesadillas , pambazos , tamales, huaraches , alambres , al pastor , and food not suitable to cook at home, including barbacoa, carnitas, and since many homes in Mexico do not make use of ovens, roasted chicken . One attraction of street food in Mexico

6105-678: The border via carts. In recent years, these food carts have been threatened by tightened border security at the port of entry. Both the US and the Mexican governments have proposed a project that would widen the streets at the border, allowing for more people to pass through the border, although widening them would decimate neighboring mercados that rely on the business of travelers. Besides food, street vendors also sell various kinds of drinks (including aguas frescas , tejuino , and tepache ) and treats (such as bionicos , tostilocos , and raspados ). Most tamale stands sell atole as

6216-460: The bottom part of the Qutub Minar . The towers were designed by Argentine-American architect César Pelli . A distinctive postmodern style was chosen to create a 21st-century icon for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Planning on the Petronas Towers started on 1 January 1992 and included rigorous tests and simulations of wind and structural loads on the design. Seven years of construction followed at

6327-460: The building is the KLCC Park with jogging and walking paths, a fountain with incorporated light show, wading pools, and a children's playground. The towers feature a double decker skybridge connecting the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors, holding the record for the highest 2-story bridge in the world. The skybridge also functions as a crucial design feature facilitating movement between

6438-413: The building's annual operations cost of $ 6,267,752. Evan Falat is currently serving as the interim general manager of the BOK Center. A campaign promise by former Tulsa mayor Bill LaFortune to hold a municipal planning conference was fulfilled within months of taking office in 2002. Although voters rejected tax packages for arenas in 1997 and 2000, a third plan for a downtown arena was the brainchild of

6549-476: The building. The arena's hanging scoreboard, is suspended above the arena floor and measures 50,000 pounds (23,000 kg) and 30 by 33 feet (9.1 m × 10.1 m), making use of four 8 by 14 feet (2.4 m × 4.3 m) HD screens, four 8 by 8 feet (2.4 m × 2.4 m) HD screens, a wrap-around 9-foot (2.7 m) HD screen, and another 3-foot (0.91 m) wrap-around HD screen. Designed by Forty Forty Agency and manufactured by Daktronics ,

6660-784: The centuries has resulted in regional cuisines based on local conditions, including Baja Med , Chiapas , Veracruz , Oaxacan , and the American cuisines of New Mexican and Tex-Mex . After the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec empire and the rest of Mesoamerica, Spaniards introduced a number of other foods , the most important of which were meats from domesticated animals (beef, pork, chicken, goat, and sheep), dairy products (especially cheese and milk), rice, sugar, olive oil and various fruits and vegetables. Various cooking styles and recipes were also introduced from Spain both throughout

6771-510: The coastlines. Vegetables included squash and their seeds; chilacayote ; jicama , a kind of sweet potato; and edible flowers , especially those of squash. The chile pepper was used as food, ritual and as medicine. When the Spanish arrived, the Aztecs had sophisticated agricultural techniques and an abundance of food, which was the base of their economy. It allowed them to expand an empire, bringing in tribute which consisted mostly of foods

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6882-607: The colonial period and by Spanish immigrants who continued to arrive following independence. Spanish influence in Mexican cuisine is also noticeable in its sweets such as: alfajores , alfeniques , borrachitos and churros . African influence was also introduced during this era as a result of African slavery in New Spain through the Atlantic slave trade and the Manila-Acapulco Galleons . Mexican cuisine

6993-514: The conference, along with dozens of other projects throughout Tulsa County, including a renovation of the nearby Tulsa Convention Center costing $ 42 million. Vision 2025 , a tax initiative increasing sales taxes by six-tenths of a cent over 13 years, was approved by voters in September 2003. Pelli's design was released in September 2004 and construction began in August 2005. Tulsa Vision Builders,

7104-562: The consumption of protein. Cheese became the most important dairy product. The Spanish brought rice to Mexico , along with sugar cane , used extensively creation of many kinds of sweets, especially local fruits in syrup. A sugar-based candy craft called alfeñique was imported and is now used for the Day of the Dead . Over time ingredients like olive oil, rice, onions, garlic, oregano, coriander , cinnamon, and cloves became incorporated with native ingredients and cooking techniques. One of

7215-535: The country. Another popular street food, especially in Mexico City and the surrounding area is the torta . It consists of a roll of some type, stuffed with several ingredients. This has its origins in the 19th century, when the French introduced a number of new kinds of bread. The torta began by splitting the roll and adding beans. Today, refried beans can still be found on many kinds of tortas. In Mexico City,

7326-468: The creation of tortillas and other kinds of flat breads. The indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica have numerous stories about the origin of corn, usually related to being a gift of one or more gods, such as Quetzalcoatl . The other staple was beans, eaten with corn and some other plants as a complementary protein. Other protein sources included amaranth , domesticated turkey , insects such as grasshoppers, beetles and ant larvae, iguanas , and turtle eggs on

7437-481: The design, and Brooks, who held a 2007 concert at Kansas City 's new Sprint Center , said at the BOK Center's grand opening, "You guys have got (the Sprint Center) beat hands down. It houses as many people, yet it's warm and small. It's as beautiful and grand as any place I've played." Pelli reacted to the arena's completion by saying that it had taken a "life of its own" since he designed the building, but that

7548-467: The east tower (right in the top-right photograph) was built by a South Korean consortium led by the Samsung C&;T Corporation (Kukdong Engineering & Construction and Syarikat Jasatera Sdn Bhd). Early into construction a batch of concrete failed a routine strength test causing construction to come to a complete halt. All the completed floors were tested but it was found that only one had used

7659-401: The edge of a cliff. One half of the site was decayed limestone while the other half was soft rock. The entire site was moved 61 metres (200 ft) to allow the buildings to sit entirely on the soft rock. Because of the depth of the bedrock , the buildings were built on the world's deepest foundations. 104 concrete piles, ranging from 60 to 114 metres (197 to 374 ft) deep, were bored into

7770-411: The evening. Just about any other foodstuff can be wrapped in a tortilla, and, in Mexico, it varies from rice, to meat (plain or in sauce), to cream, to vegetables, to cheese, or simply to plain chile peppers or fresh salsa. Preferred fillings vary from region to region with pork generally found more often in the center and south, beef in the north, seafood along the coasts, and chicken and lamb in most of

7881-406: The exterior and interior designs of the building. A 103-foot (31 m), 600-foot (180 m) long glass facade featuring 1,600 350-pound (160 kg) panels wrap around the building in an escalating motion leaning at a five-degree angle. 33,000 stainless steel panels produced and installed by Zahner continue the upward spiraling path around the circumference of the structure. The interior follows

7992-512: The first to reach the world's tallest building at the time. Due to the huge cost of importing steel, the towers were constructed on a cheaper radical design of super high-strength reinforced concrete. High-strength concrete is a material familiar to Asian contractors and twice as effective as steel in sway reduction; however, it makes the building twice as heavy on its foundation as a comparable steel building. Supported by 23-by-23 metre concrete cores and an outer ring of widely spaced super columns,

8103-559: The food. During the French intervention in Mexico , French food became popular with the upper classes. An influence on these new trends came from chef Tudor, who was brought to Mexico by the Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg . One lasting evidence of this is the variety of breads and sweet breads, such as bolillos , conchas and much more, which can be found in Mexican bakeries. The Germans brought beer brewing techniques and

8214-430: The former site of the original Selangor Turf Club , beginning on 1 March 1993 with excavation, which involved moving 500 truckloads of earth every night to dig down 30 metres (98 ft) below the surface. The construction of the superstructure commenced on 1 April 1994. Interiors with furniture were completed on 1 January 1996, the spires of Tower 1 and Tower 2 were completed on 1 March 1996, 3 years after its construction

8325-473: The founding of wheat farms. In 18th century Mexico City , wheat was baked into leaved rolls called pan francés or pan español , but only two bakers were allowed to bake this style of bread and they worked on consignment to the viceroy and the archbishop. Large ring loaves of choice flour known as pan floreado were available for wealthy "Creoles". Other styles of bread used lower-quality wheat and maize to produce pan común , pambazo and cemita . Pozole

8436-424: The glass wall that wraps around the front of the building and the scoreboard. The BOK Center holds 37 public restrooms—12 men's restrooms, 16 women's restrooms, and 9 family restrooms—with 300 toilets and urinals. Dressing rooms with wooden lockers, hydrotherapy and workout rooms, a players lounge, locker rooms for game officials, and office space for coaches, trainers, and equipment managers are also located within

8547-442: The ground. The concrete raft foundation, comprising 13,200 cubic metres (470,000 cu ft) of concrete was continuously poured through a period of 54 hours for each tower. The raft is 4.6 metres (15 ft) thick, weighs 32,500 tonnes (35,800 tons) and held the world record for the largest concrete pour until 2007. The foundations were completed within 12 months by Bachy Soletanche and required massive amounts of concrete. As

8658-460: The highest level of success worldwide in booking high-quality performances in 2008. In late 2008, a survey of BOK Center visitors found that 96.7% felt the building's overall impression, staff, concessions, merchandise, and traffic flow were favorable. The flowing design and acoustic properties of BOK Center have been praised by Tulsa Vision Builders, Tulsa city officials, and Garth Brooks . Officials from Flintco and Manhattan Construction have called

8769-574: The influence has been related to food industrialization, as well as the greater availability overall of food, especially after the Mexican Revolution . One other very visible sign of influence from the United States is the appearance of fast foods , such as hamburgers , hot dogs and pizza . In the latter 20th century, international influence in Mexico has led to interest and development of haute cuisine . In Mexico, many professional chefs are trained in French or international cuisine, but

8880-401: The introduction of wheat and rice to Mexico, maize is the most commonly consumed grain in almost all areas of the country and serves as the main ingredient in many local recipes (e.g. maize tortillas , atole , pozole , menudo , tamal ). While also eaten fresh, most maize is dried, nixtamalized and ground into a dough called masa . This dough is used both fresh and fermented to make

8991-512: The largest shopping malls in Malaysia. The Petronas Philharmonic Hall , also built at the base of the towers, is frequently associated with Suria KLCC's floorspace. During holidays or celebration days, Suria KLCC is the top spot to see the decorations especially at the main entrances and also in Centre Court. It also promotes the uniqueness and beauty of Malaysia's cultural diversity towards the visitors. Spanning 17 acres (6.9 ha) below

9102-610: The late 20th century. One example of this is the invention of the Sonoran hot dog in the late 1980s. The frankfurters are usually boiled then wrapped in bacon and fried. They are served in a bolillo -style bun, typically topped by a combination of pinto beans , diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeño peppers, and other condiments. Along the US-Mexican border, specifically dense areas like Tijuana, Mexican vendors sell food such as fruit melanged with Tajin spice to people crossing

9213-404: The main avenues for the mixing of the two cuisines was in convents . Despite the influence of Spanish culture, Mexican cuisine has maintained its base of corn, beans and chili peppers. Natives continued to be reliant on maize; it was less expensive than the wheat favored by European settlers, it was easier to cultivate and produced higher yields. European control over the land grew stronger with

9324-400: The main concourse. Four 22-foot (6.7 m) Native American medallions designed by Bill and Demos Glass decorate the main concourse floor, along with a series of 25 paintings of tallgrass prairie landscapes created by Mark Lewis that adorn a wall on the main lobby's third level. A 9 by 24 feet (2.7 m × 7.3 m) black-and-white painting of rearing horses created by Joe Andoe hangs on

9435-694: The main festival foods are mole, barbacoa , carnitas and mixiotes . They are often prepared to feed hundreds of guests, requiring groups of cooks. The cooking is part of the social custom meant to bind families and communities. Mexican regional home cooking is completely different from the food served in most Mexican restaurants outside Mexico, which is usually some variety of Tex-Mex . The original versions of Mexican dishes are vastly different from their Tex-Mex variation. Some of Mexico's traditional foods involved complex or long cooking processes, including cooking underground (such as cochinita pibil ). Before industrialization, traditional women spent several hours

9546-436: The most common roll used for tortas is called telera , a relatively flat roll with two splits on the upper surface. In Puebla, the preferred bread is called a cemita , as is the sandwich. In both areas, the bread is stuffed with various fillings, especially if it is a hot sandwich, with beans, cream (mayonnaise is rare), and some kind of hot chile pepper. The influence of American fast food on Mexican street food grew during

9657-437: The most tasty. The ability to cook well, called "sazón" (lit. seasoning) is considered to be a gift generally gained from experience and a sense of commitment to the diners. For the Day of the Dead festival, foods such as tamales and mole are set out on altars and it is believed that the visiting dead relatives eat the essence of the food. If eaten afterwards by the living it is considered to be tasteless. In central Mexico,

9768-415: The motion, with grand staircases that wrap around a portion of the building from the main lobby. In total, the building's design required 350,000 square feet (33,000 m) of exterior stainless steel panels, 75,000 square feet (7,000 m) of glass, 30,000 cubic yards (23,000 m) of concrete, and 4,000 tons of structural steel. The arena encompasses 565,000 square feet (52,500 m) and reaches

9879-506: The office spaces in Tower Two are mostly available for lease to other companies. A number of companies have offices in Tower Two, including SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) Inc., Huawei Technologies , AVEVA , Al Jazeera English , Carigali Hess, Bloomberg , Boeing , IBM , Khazanah Nasional Berhad , McKinsey & Co , WIPRO Limited , TCS , HCLTech , Krawler, Microsoft , The Agency (a modelling company) and Reuters . (the given chart

9990-716: The project received $ 3.6 million in private donations, with some funds going toward an advanced video recording system. There are 14 concession outlets, seven of which belong to Tulsa-area restaurants that supplement typical arena food. Restaurant branches within the building are Billy's On the Square ( American fast-casual ), Mazzio's , Papa John's , Doc Popcorn, and The Dog House (hot dogs). General concessions serve Mexican food at Wholly Tacomoli, stuffed pretzels and hot dogs at Backstage, gourmet hot dogs at Frank's, chicken baskets and baked potatoes at Fuel and chicken sandwiches and veggie burgers at Roadie's Grill. Nearly $ 1.5 million

10101-441: The results were exciting and impressed him. He said the building has taken a form that pays tribute to Tulsa's art deco, the nearby Arkansas River , and the city's American Indian history, and anticipated that it would be a major catalyst for private development in Tulsa's downtown area. City officials estimate there are 12,000 parking spaces within a 10-minute walk of the BOK Center with a city-owned parking garage diagonally across

10212-451: The skybridge with arch legs, each 51 metres (167 ft) long, that are bolted to level 29 of each of the towers. After being constructed on the ground, the skybridge was lifted into place on the towers over a period of three days in July 1995. Residing on the 41st and 42nd floors, the skybridge connects a conference room, an executive dining room and a prayer room. The main bank of lifts

10323-492: The street from the arena. During major events, Tulsa Transit runs free shuttle bus services to and from the arena and downtown Tulsa. Through a program instituted by the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau, 50 guides are stationed within dozens of blocks of the arena during major events to help with parking and provide general information about shuttle services, events, and downtown Tulsa. According to ParkingAccess,

10434-602: The streets near the BOK Center. These spots typically cost $ 2 per hour. Valet parking: Valet parking is available at the BOK Center for a fee of $ 25 per event. https://www.concertarchives.org/venues/bok-center--2?page=2#concert-table 36°9′9.8″N 95°59′46.8″W  /  36.152722°N 95.996333°W  / 36.152722; -95.996333 Petronas Towers 3°9′27.3150″N 101°42′42.9386″E  /  3.157587500°N 101.711927389°E  / 3.157587500; 101.711927389 The Petronas Towers ( Malay : Menara Berkembar Petronas ), also known as

10545-488: The towers use a sophisticated structural system that accommodates its slender profile and provides 560,000 square metres of column-free office space. Below the twin towers is Suria KLCC , a shopping mall, and Petronas Philharmonic Hall , the home of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra . Tower One is fully occupied by Petronas and a number of its subsidiaries and associate companies, while

10656-451: The towers, specifically two sets of six of these double-deck passenger elevators to floors 1–23 and 1–37 respectively. Another set of 5 passenger lifts transport passengers to the 41st and 42nd floors where they can switch lifts to reach the upper zones of the buildings, each double-deck passenger lift with the capacity of 52 passengers or, 26 passengers per deck. There are also 6 heavy-duty elevators for utility. The lift system information of

10767-549: The twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City) showed that the bridge would not be useful if both towers need to be emptied simultaneously, as the capacity of the staircases was insufficient for such an event. Plans thus call for the lifts to be used if both towers need to be evacuated, and a successful drill following the revised plan was conducted in 2005. There is a two hinged arch that supports

10878-455: The two towers during high winds. The bridge is 170 m (558 ft) above the ground and 58.4 m (192 ft) long, weighing 750 tons. The same floor is also known as the podium, since visitors going to higher levels have to change elevators here. Dynamic analyses were performed and iterated to support the final design by studying the structural behavior of the twin towers to time-varying loads such as earthquakes and wind. The skybridge

10989-409: The use of Mexican staples and flavors is still favored, including the simple foods of traditional markets. It is not unusual to see some quesadillas or small tacos among the other hors d'oeuvres at fancy dinner parties in Mexico. Professional cookery in Mexico is growing and includes an emphasis on traditional methods and ingredients. In the cities, there is interest in publishing and preserving what

11100-555: The venue on May 29 and 30, 2013, as part of his Out There! Tour . Tulsa's downtown was the site of projects anchored by BOK Center, including a $ 42 million renovation of the Tulsa Convention Center, a $ 20 million renovation of downtown streets, a $ 4 million renovation and expansion of a nearby parking garage, streetscape improvements, and art deco-style signs directing visitors to parking garages, public buildings, specialty districts, and entertainment venues. The arena

11211-486: The way to level 86. Visitors are only allowed on the 41st floor as the 42nd floor can only be used by the tenants of the building. The skybridge also acts as a safety device, so that in the event of a fire or other emergency in one tower, tenants can evacuate by crossing the skybridge to the other tower. The total evacuation triggered by a bomb hoax on 12 September 2001 (the day after the September 11 attacks destroyed

11322-499: Was allocated to artwork within the building in light of a city ordinance mandating that at least 1% of construction costs for any municipal project be used for public art. Tulsa's Arts Commission selected five artists out of nearly 300 applicants to decorate the interior of the building with the intention of capturing the spirit of the city and state. Of their pieces, the largest is a cloud-like cloth sculpture designed by Kendell Buster that weighs 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) and hangs above

11433-524: Was also one of four venues nominated for Pollstar 's 2008 "Best New Major Concert Venue" award, which is set to be decided in January 2009. In its first three months of operation, the facility was featured or set to be featured in at least four major venue publications, including Venues Today , which gave its 2008 "Hall of Headlines" award to BOK Center manager John Bolton after a poll of venue managers, owners, operators and bookers determined that Bolton had

11544-503: Was expected to host 148 major and minor events in its first year, which was anticipated to generate $ 1.5 million in tax revenue and $ 92 million in economic impact. SMG was expected to earn $ 6,553,250 in revenue, giving it a $ 285,498 annual profit. In its first four months of operation, BOK Center's ticket sales were nearly enough to reach Venues Today' s top 20 worldwide rankings for total ticket sales in 2008 among venues seating 15,001-30,000. The arena reached $ 20 million in sales in 2008, and

11655-737: Was formerly the home of the Tulsa Talons Arena Football League team from 2009 (while they were in the af2 ) to 2011. Also, the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association , previously known as the Detroit Shock , played all play their home games at the BOK Center from 2010 to 2015 before relocating to Dallas-Ft. Worth . In March 2010, the Conference USA men's basketball tournament

11766-550: Was held there. BOK Center later hosted second and third-round games in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship on March 18 and 20, 2011. The Professional Bull Riders began hosting Built Ford Tough Series events at the BOK Center in 2009, after having previously occupied the Tulsa Convention Center . On June 20, 2020, US President Donald Trump visited the BOK Center for a campaign rally . This

11877-500: Was his first campaign rally in 110 days. The reported attendance turnout was seemingly "lower than expected", though it attracted considerable cable news and political network ratings. Paul McCartney performed on August 17, 2009. The event launched the "One Year Birthday" celebration of the venue. The stop in Tulsa was McCartney's first in Oklahoma since 2002 and was the only arena show of his 2009 Summer Tour. McCartney also played at

11988-419: Was in turn heavily influenced by its Moorish heritage and this created one of the earliest instances of fusion cuisine . The Spanish also introduced the technique of frying in pork fat . Today, the main meats found in Mexico are pork, chicken, beef, goat, and sheep. Fish and other seafood are also popular, especially along the coasts, and the cooking method commonly has a Spanish origin such as with Huachinango

12099-505: Was projected to surpass at least $ 30 million in 2009, which would put it within the top 15 worldwide in sales according to the 2008 rankings. The arena won Facilities Magazine's Prime Site Award in 2008, which is based on opinions from representatives in the site selection industry, booking agents, promoters, talent buyers, and special event planners, who judge based on location, functionality, technical capabilities, quality of staff, food and beverage, lighting, sound, and staging. The arena

12210-561: Was started, and the first batch of Petronas personnel moved into the building on 1 January 1997. The building was officially opened by the Prime Minister of Malaysia , Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad , on 31 August 1999. The twin towers were built on the site of Kuala Lumpur's race track. It was the tallest structure in Malaysia at the time of its completion. Test boreholes found that the original construction site effectively sat on

12321-583: Was the first major sporting event at the BOK Center. As of August 2008, the Thunder was seeking to play preseason games annually in Tulsa, although the number of games had not been determined. The next Thunder preseason game took place on October 3, 2017, against the Houston Rockets . The BOK Center is home to one minor league professional sports team, the Tulsa Oilers ice hockey team of the ECHL . The arena

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