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Camrys were made in Japan until the Georgetown, Kentucky plant was built in the mid-'80s. Gradually, they transitioned to where all Camrys were made in Kentucky by 1990. Also, engines, body stampings and brakes/suspension are made locally. Honda does likewise in Ohio, and Nissan in Tennessee. A little over 10 years ago, Isuzu ceased manufacturing Rodeos in the joint-venture plant they owned in Lafayette, Indiana. The line was moved to Beijing (yes,you can still buy a Rodeo in China!) Subaru acquired the half of the Lafayette plant they didn't own and built the Tribeca SUV on the second line. It flopped, so Subaru did a deal with Toyota. Georgetown builds all the world's Avalons and can't build enough Camrys to meet demand. So Subaru is under contract to build about 30,000 Camrys (all the base model cars) a year in Lafayette. Regardless, Made in USA for 25 years. Comparable Chevys are made in Canada.

Hotels in San Antonio are variable. There are lots of conventions and special celebrations that randomly book up all the hotels, making it hard to get a reservation and/or the prices go way up. The one hotel that I have found to be both acceptable quality (to me) and resistant to this problem is the Holiday Inn Express NW Medical Center (on Spencer). It is handy enough to the airport (near the junction of Loop 410 and I-10. Unlike any hotel closer to the airport, the parking is free and does not require an access code, but there is always enough of it. The hotel is near the northwest branch of I-10, which has a good assortment of dining at normal prices (not Riverwalk prices). County Line barbecue is pretty good, or it's a short run up I-10 to Rudy's if you want real Local Color. I-10 going the other way offers convenient access to downtown and the Alamo.

In Dutch (and German) Sucker (Zucker) means sugar, so it's Sugar Garden Road. Seems kind of appropriate, no?

This discussion is missing a major factor. SCs largely serve out-of-towners. This explains rankings like Nevada and Florida. Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan all benefit from Chicagoans. etc., etc.

A couple of weeks ago, the court upheld a new City ordinance that could put a real damper on things. At this point, it is not clear whether the clubs will appeal the ruling, or how strictly/how soon the ordinance might be enforced. Until then, check the reviews for: Tiffany's Cabaret (fun stage tipping routine, $5 dances) The Palace (fabulous dancer quality) San Antonio Men's Club (very high mileage) Paradise (dive with extras)