 officials and the rebel army.
Government counterattack
The Mexican government, meanwhile, is trying to undercut the convention and a surge in public support for the Zapatistas that could turn into votes for opposition candidates.
This past week, the Commerce Secretariat announced a $1.5 billion program to create infrastructure and industrial development projects in Chiapas. The money is earmarked for 19 agriculture, fishing, and maquiladora projects that will create 14,000 jobs, say government officials.
But participants here say that more than money is needed to improve the living conditions of the more than 40 million Mexicans who live in poverty.
Rumors abound that the rebels will break the cease-fire if fraud is widely reported, especially by the independent election monitoring groups who have attended the convention. In a letter sent to Mexico City newspapers last week, Marcos warned that ``if the election process proves to be a disaster, it will then be apparent that it was the sole responsibility of the government.''
Opinion here is divided over whether the Zapatistas should remain armed or renounce violence. Rosario Ibarra de Piedra, a Nobel Prize nominee for her work on mothers of ``disappeared'' children, argues that the government's action will ultimately determine the Zapatistas' actions.
``If there is violence after the election, it is because the government cheated,'' says Ms. Ibarra.
Today, the convention will move southeast to Zapatista-controlled territory in the Lacandon Rain Forest, and a clearing the Zapatistas named Aguascalientes, after the 1914 convention of revolutionary forces that led to the rewriting of the Constitution.
Many are calling the gathering a ``Zapatista Woodstock.'' The Zapatistas have been building an amphitheater on the side of the hill. Hundreds of people, young and old, peasant and wealthy, Mexican and foreign, will head into the forest for three nights of camping out with the Zapatistas.
``This gathering may not have a precedent in all of Latin American history,'' says Enrique Cemo, a Mexican and an historian at the University of New Mexico. ``It is a chance for an armed movement to merge with a strengthening civil society. It has the makings of an extraordinary event.''AWARD-WINNING RWANDA FILM, ‘UNFORGIVABLE’ GETS ITS UK PREMIERE
Breathtaking short documentary released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide
Westminster Chapel and Agape are privileged to be partnering for the UK premiere of the film ‘Unforgivable’ – an award-winning short documentary about the forgiveness and reconciliation that emerged from the genocide in Rwanda.
The screening will take place in the 1000-seater Victorian auditorium of Westminster Chapel, SW1E 6BS, on Friday, 22nd March 2019, at 7.30pm.
‘Unforgivable’ is the story of Alice and Emmanuel; two people on opposing sides during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. The film won “Best Short Film” at the 2018 Hill Country Film Festival and is in the official selection for the deadCenter Film Festival.
On April 7th, 1994 in Rwanda, the Hutu majority government committed one of the most heinous genocides in human history. In a span of just 100 days, an estimated 800,000 people were killed: approximately 70% of the Tutsi population. This documentary is set in Summer 2017, Rwanda. Alice is now 45 and is a survivor of the genocide. For years she has lived consumed by pain and hatred. The last thing she ever expected was for her attacker to return to ask for forgiveness.
The screening will feature live Q&A with the film’s Director, Giosue Petrone and Producer, Mary Beth Minnis. The panel will be chaired by representatives from Agape UK and will also include Guy Miller, an experienced pastor and Leader of Commission – a movement that works with over a hundred churches around the world.
Doors will open at 6.45pm for drinks and canapes. The screening will begin at 7.30pm, with the Q&A panel concluding at 9pm.
All proceeds from the event will go to ALARM (African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries): an African-led and African-staffed UK Registered Charity (#1080076) working to develop leaders who reconcile and transform lives affected by conflict and injustice. ALARM are working directly with those featured in the film.
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About the Director and Producer:
This is the first documentary conceived, shot, and produced by director Giosue Petrone
in collaboration with Mary Beth Minnis, executive producer of TOWER. TOWER was the 2016 SXSW Grand Jury Prize Winner, was shortlisted for an Academy Award, and nominated for a Producers Guild Award and the Peabody Prize.
Giosue Petrone: After working as a film director and editor for various advertising agencies, Giosuè entered the world of film production in 2013. After working on various productions in Italy and abroad, he decided to produce and direct his first documentary, IMPERDONABILE/ UNFORGIVABLE, which has won critical acclaim.
Mary Beth Minnis has dedicated her life to telling stories of hope. She has worked as a producer on documentaries such as RETURN TO MOGADISHU, MAMA RWANDA, IMBA MEANS SING and TOWER. In addition to IMPERDONABILE/UNFORGIVABLE, her next projects include JUMP SHOT ~ The Kenny Sailors Story, and CLARKSTON: The Most Diverse Square Mile.
Westminster Chapel is an evangelical church adhering to the FIEC statement of faith, and a member of Commission – a sphere of churches that is part of the Newfrontiers network. The Chapel has been based in the heart of London since 1840 and longs to see hundred of lives transformed and tens of congregations started.
Agapé is a Christian charity dedicated to addressing the spiritual needs of the UK by helping people to see, hear, understand and be forever changed by the person and claims of Jesus.
Guy Miller splits his time between London (Westminster Chapel) and Bournemouth and regularly travels in his role as Apostolic leader for Commission.Optional Service Contract Terms Art. 6.5 : "N...
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The word should be "exclusive."October 9, 2015 — While we’re enjoying the changing of the leaves, Tozour Energy Systems, the region’s leading provider of HVAC systems and services, already has ice on the brain. Yesterday at the Franklin Institute, Tozour came together with other industry experts to discuss the economic, environmental and design benefits of thermal storage solutions.
Representatives from Trane, CALMAC and Fellon-McCord were on hand to present key findings in the latest research. Eugene “Smitty” Smithard, director of Trane Systems and Solutions, opened the event with a presentation, which was followed by a case study and panel discussion with representatives from CALMAC, Fellon-McCord and Tozour Energy Systems. Guests had the chance to meet and network with fellow attendees over refreshments after the panel discussion.
What better place to learn about next generation technology and products than the Franklin Institute—a premier center for education and development that was founded to honor America’s first scientist, Benjamin Franklin. This cultural institution offered the perfect backdrop for discussion and learning about the state of the industry and its latest advancements.
Tozour Energy Systems is the factory authorized Trane equipment, parts and supplies provider in the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas. This unique status gives customers exclusive access to a team of dedicated service technicians, as well as an inventory of Trane cooling rental equipment, parts and supplies. For more information and to learn how Tozour experts can help your building save costs and energy, please visit tozourenergy.com.Rug Hooking is a craft that began out of necessity (coverings for cold floors) in a time when the United States was a fledgling county and only the most wealthy could afford to have rugs for their homes brought over by ship from England. Using burlap flour sacks as the backing and scraps of worn clothes as the filler, these early Americans covered their floors and other surfaces with beautiful rug. It's a simple craft -- pulling a fabric strip up through a backing fabric into a loop (many many times) until the backing fabric is completely covered. In this class I will teach you how to pull up loops and turn them into a small mat that you can use as a wall hanging, part of a pillow, or a hot pad for hot pans. A selection of fabric, rug hooks, a selection of patterns, and a small rug hooking frame will be provided for your use during the class.
Punch needle is the "upside down" version of rug hooking. It's fun, fast, and worked primarily with yarn (although other things can be used, too). Learn the basics of Punch Needle as you work on a small (10" x 10"). Punch needles and Punching Frames will be provided for use in class. A wide variety of materials will be available. Choose 1 of 5 patterns. This class is LIMITED to 8 people, so don't delay!
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