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This Pacific Coast Mexican Town Is Always the Perfect Escape
IT'S STILL A BIG WORLD
Megan Leigh Frye
Zihuatanejo had called to me, like to so many people looking to escape. I wanted a place where I wouldn't be hassled or hustled, where the culinary traditions remain strong.
Megan Frye
Published Jan. 07, 2022 5:06AM ET
This is the latest in our series on underrated destinations, It's Still a Big World.
A day in Zihuatanejo starts before dawn. With bolillos de requesón (a salty Mexican cheese spread served on a fresh roll) and black coffee in front of the gas station at 6 a.m.
Under a moonless sky, the morning creeps in. Everything looks low-res in the limininal hours and we board a fiberglass panga boat as the sun begins to separate the water from the sky.
The fishermen are already coming in. They leave at sunset and return as the sun rises, on scant and efficient motorboats that will break your ass if you're sitting down and catch a wave the wrong way. They bring back tuna, mahi mahi, and red snapper.
My guide, Arturo Mellín Mandujano, has been working on humpback whale research trips for years, south of Zihua in the small enclave of Barra de Potosí, known for its fish and its surf. The warm waters of Guerrero's coast here, roughly four hours north of Acapulco, are an ideal location for humpbacks to breed, and the seas fill with them in the winter, as well as sometimes the orcas that hunt humpback calves. Pelicans dive into the water surrounding our tiny craft as we move into the lagoon of Potosí. Once breakfast has been caught, they sit at the tops of bright green mangroves, alongside high-soaring frigates and the seemingly impermeable cormorant; all warm under the golden orb sun which down here hits so hard the night barely has time to shake it off before it's back up again.
When the sun creeps a few fingers above the mountains, we leave the tranquil waters of Laguna de Potosí and head for open swell. I stand so I don't crack a vertebra as we thrash into the fury of Pacific waves racing toward the lagoon.
The dolphins find us quickly. They are swift and joyful. A lone Pacific Ridley sea turtle swims by; I am always so surprised to see them on the surface, even though it's normal.
I didn't grow up on the tropical seas, and no matter how many times I go out on a boat in these waters, I am always amazed by the marine world as if it were the first time. And I always get a case of the "tides." The Spanish word for seasick (mareado/a) comes from the word for tides (mareas).
I breathe into the steadiness of what I can see from here: Guerrero's imposing, green mountains and secret beaches, and islands that jut out of the infinite, alive and never-still blue existence beneath me. In these moments of everythingness and nothingness, the world is mine.
And I am something else. Something that is too great to be judged or measured. Something that belongs to the forces of the wild. There is no time in Barra de Potosí. Only the movements of the tides, the ferocity of the sun and the refuge of the moon.
Back at the beach in Barra de Potosí, I am greeted with fresh-caught huachinango, fried and also baked in chile sauce, guacamole, fresh tortillas and coconut water at Enramada Leticia, as the waves frequently consume the sand beneath our feet, and women wander past the tables selling seashell necklaces and loose cigarettes. This spot belongs to Arturo's family, from where they rent kayaks and offer tours of the lagoon and the open swell.
I've come here seeking a low-key place to relax as I struggle with a health condition that appears to be difficult to diagnose. Zihuatanejo had called to me like many people looking to escape. I wanted a place where I wouldn't be hassled or hustled, where the culinary traditions remain strong, where the people are proud and the natural world is seen as a companion, not something to exterminate. And I found it.
A place to wander and a culinary haven
At Marisquería Leo, which as the name suggests is a place for seafood delicacies, the owner will tell you that everything is great but the service. He has been fishing for goose barnacles (or percebes) for more than 50 years. His charming and rustic restaurant overlooks the bay from a distance, set back into the neighborhoods that climb the city's hills.
A delicacy in Spain, goose barnacles live naturally on the sides of the sea where fierce tides crash into jagged volcanic rock, making the fishing process so hazardous it leaves Leo next to zero competition. Worth a small fortune in the Iberian peninsula, percebes can be had for locals' prices at his restaurant overlooking the bay.
I tried the seaweed salad, the tuna sashimi and the percebes, of course, washing it down with a bottle of Taxco mineral water and lime and salt. Hydration is something to take into constant consideration in these parts.
Coming down from Leo's hill, into the sun-blazed bay of Zihuatanejo, I watch as hundreds of fishermen leave when the sun begins to sink. The beach in front of Paseo de Pescador is filled with boats, and people preparing their coolers for the nighttime catch.
And while Zihuatanejo is a paradise for seafood lovers, it is also the home to three stellar vegan restaurants.
At La Casita Ecovegana, I dined on pozole (a Mexican corn stew, in this case with mushrooms rather than pork) and enfrijoladas, tortillas doused in a flavorful black bean sauce. The agua fresca, or fresh fruit water, was flowing that day and the outdoor picnic table seating made for the perfect relaxed ambience.
Finding a quality vegan restaurant in a Mexican beach town is not a given, and to find three is something special. EntreZankas (Zanka being a colloquial term for people from Zihua) and La Raíz de la Tierra in neighboring resort town Ixtapa. There's also a weekly organic market downtown where local farmers and producers bring all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruit, as well as homemade healthy foods. Eating vegan in Mexico can mean eating pre-Columbian, before massive trade with Europe and Asia altered the cuisine of the Americas, and vice versa, for ever more.
Later that night, I stopped by Angustina Mezcal y Cocina for a sampling of mezcal from their wide variety of menu items, and a few delicious eats such as zucchini and cheese tamales and tlayudas, a giant, fresh corn tortilla filled with smoked meat, cheese and vegetables
The mezcal was a highlight, as would be with any trip to Guerrero–a state renowned for its take on this smoky agave intoxicant. Whether infused with cardamom, bottled with a scorpion or simply the Cupreata, a rare agave species native to the highlands of Guerrero, the effect is the same. A warming sensation, bordering at times a hallucinogenic trip. Guerreran mezcal is special.
Before calling it a night, I stroll along the newly renovated malecón, where people jog, lovers stroll and kids on skateboards and rollerblades playfully race alongside La Playa Principal.
The lights of Zihuatanejo shimmy across the waters, from Playa Las Gatas (accessible by boat) and from Playa La Ropa, where Andy Dufresne famously worked on his boat after escaping prison in "The Shawshank Redemption," a famous Stephen King novel and box-office film based on said bestseller.
Even though the famous last scene of the movie wasn't even shot here, mention the name "Zihuatanejo" to any movie buff and they'll know exactly what you're referring to; perhaps more a feeling than a place. But what they may not know is that it is a real place with a great deal of history and lore of its own.
Into the blazing light
In the mornings, the fishermen return tired. Cigarette smoke lingers on a scorching summer morning as dozens of people come to the market, buying fish from the many vendors.
Not many women go out fishing, this is a job that has been strictly delineated by binary gender. But women dominate the selling and buying. They take the fish to their homes or to the many restaurants, markets and hotels in the Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa area.
Around downtown Zihuatanejo are sculptures and murals dedicated to the region's women. The name Zihuatanejo comes from Nahuatl and can be translated to "land of adorned women" in honor of the jade, shell and obsidian jewels that women would have worn in pre-Columbian times. Another legend tells of goddesses that would rise in the afternoon to guide the sun into the realm of the dead each night.
The rest of downtown is nearly silent this early. The bars won't open for several hours. People wash the sidewalks outside their homes and businesses, as the heat of the day begins to overthrow the misty morning calm.
The fish market begins to wind down by 9 a.m. and across the walkway, Magdaleno Flores a collector of handmade masks from across the Mexican state of Guerrero, is opening up his shop, Arte Objeto (at Paseo del Pescador #9). Stepping into his store is akin to stepping into a museum of indigenous, Afromestizo and other forms of Mexican art.
Each mask has a different significance, some of them are used for dances, battles, ceremonies and other festivities. Others are for decoration. Others are for protection. Many are highly religious in a synchronistic relationship between Catholicism, Mesoamerican and African cosmologies. Some still are simply representative of the times and popular culture, even resembling an extraterrestrial antagonist from a Hollywood blockbuster.
Many of the artisan villages are nestled deep in the sidewinding mountains of Guerrero, requiring a 10-hour bus trip east of Zihua, through territory that is currently marked by insecurity due to the international drug war.
Flores used to make the trip regularly to buy directly from artisans, but the threat of violence has prevented him from doing so for the past three years. A painter himself, Magdaleno also sells works of his own design such as the canoe depicted in the final image.
"We are Catholic," Flores says. "The Nahua religion, the indigenous communities are very religious. For that reason, the festivities that they do often are representative of the fight between the Devil and Archangel Michael: the battle between good and evil."
The mask of a tecuan, in this case a tiger, is made of cow skin leather, painted by hand with natural pigments from various endemic flora. The mask is protected by a lacquer made from chia seeds, which are a common crop in the region. Tecuanes in Guerrero are associated with shapeshifting as well as with deities. Other masks are made of coconut shells and various types of wood. Horse and boar hair is also used to complete the design.
"The leather is very hard and very rigid, but they have a trick. The first time they use it, they drink mezcal and blow it into the center of the mask. It makes it very flexible."
The festivities for which this mask was made, specifically in Xalitla, Guerrero, take place in August and are an offering to the gods to ensure healthy crops.
As is common throughout much of Mexico, each village has its patron saint which is honored through food, dance and community festivities, which sometimes include orchestrated battles that fight with the goal of bleeding.
Guerrero, afterall, is the Spanish word for warrior.
Above the shop, Flores' wife, Christina Rodriguez, operates a shelter for street dogs and cats, where people can volunteer to walk the dogs, or of course, take one home.
In the house of warriors
On my last day in Zihuatanejo, I had a situation. Although the early June heat was intense even at 9 a.m., my body began to overreact.
As I toured the beautiful, waterfront Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande, learning about the history of the area's original people's and also the tragic events of colonization, including the slave trade industry, I began to feel overwhelmed by heat. I struggled to hang on, to breathe, to sit down, but couldn't shake the discomfort. I had to ask for help.
I approached Liliana Pineda Nieto, assistant to the museum's director. I was invited into the air conditioned office and offered a bottle of water as Liliana graciously fanned me with my palm-leaf sunhat and applied a cotton pad with rubbing alcohol to the back of my neck (a local trick for helping with symptoms of heat stroke). Pineda Nieto is a professional folklore dancer who attends folkloric dance conferences across the country. Being in her presence was a delight.
When I was feeling well enough, I figured it would be a good idea to eat something and the one restaurant that had been most highly recommended to me by locals and foreigners alike, Camelita's Café, seemed like the best option.
I was greeted by owner Carmelita Ramírez, and two of her children, Paco González and Carmen González, pastry chef at the splendid Rol Coqueto.
I told them about my situation and received a traditional Mexican suero: an ultra hydrating drink consisting of lime juice, salt, baking soda and honey. Within a half hour, I felt well enough to engage in conversation with Carmelita and her family, and was able to dive into the tremendous spread that Carmelita had recommended for me.
While I wasn't able to finish everything, I was fortunate enough to sample a variety of dishes, most of which are unique to Guerrero. My favorite was pork ribs and country soup with corn, squash and plantain. It's amazing what a good, home-cooked meal can do for a person.
About a month after returning to Mexico City, I would receive a diagnosis of a chronic illness, likely brought on by the natural aging process and also pandemic stress. I was in a crisis, and these incredible people came to my aid. While I recover, I dream of the next, and hopefully much longer - as in months - time I will spend in Zihuatanejo.
In Ixtapa:
Cala del Mar Resort & Spa is a classy resort with breathtaking views, seated atop a cliff overlooking the rocky Pacific shore. Excellent sashimi, room service, superb obsidian stone massage, plunge pools and chic minimalist design make this one of Zihuatanejos's most luxurious stays.
In Zihuatanejo:
Get a room with a hammock and a private pool at La Casa que Canta and call it a life. This opulent hotel overlooks the entire bay of Zihuatanejo and all the activity therein, with epic sunset viewing to boot. It is within walking distance of the city's downtown beaches and restaurants.
In downtown Zihuatanejo:
This area became popular in the 1950s, and much of the architecture in the older hotels lean toward a preserved retro style. To stay in the heart of it all, Hotel Casa de la Palma Bed & Breakfast, offers balconies and a pool to retreat from after a day of wandering around the city.
In Barra de Potosí:
Hacienda la Rusa is a romantic, palm-thatch-roofed Mexican villa steps away from a lengthy beachfront and a devastating view of the Guerreran coast. This bed and breakfast is within walking distance of the small town of Barra de Potosi for activities and snacks , and would be the place to go and forget about literally everything.
North along the coast:
Love everything you read above but don't want to stay near the city? ZIhuatanejo is the jumping off point for exploring Guerrero's northernmost beaches such as nearby surfing hotspot Troncones and into the lush and nearly unpopulated beaches of Michoacán.
Megan Frye is an independent journalist and translator living in Mexico City. She has a history of newsroom journalism as well as nonprofit administration and works with international and Mexican publications.


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The web site records 719.87 points profit since launch in June 2017. This equates to an average of just over 50-points profit per month.
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Florida League High School Invitational
2016 Showcase Tournament Preview
For the 9th consecutive year, the Florida League High School Invitational will play host to some of the best high school talent in the country for one week in Sanford. The 2016 FHSI will cover two weeks of games, March 14-18 and March 21-25. A total of 35 teams from four states will compete in the event.
The first installment of the FHSI is "The Showcase". Week 1 will be an 11-team pool-play style tournament. Ten of the top programs in Florida will compete, as well as Broken Arrow High School, traveling all the way from Oklahoma.
Dozens of players who have played in the FHSI have been drafted by MLB ballclubs. Three players … Francisco Lindor, Greg Bird and Javier Baez … have already made their MLB debuts, while more than a dozen others have been named All-Americans. Fans can once again expect scouts to swarm Sanford Memorial Stadium during The Showcase, as it features a number of pro prospects and some great teams. Though it is a relatively "small" school with a 3A ranking, North Florida Christian boasts one of the top programs in the country, led by Head Coach Mike Posey. In fact, MaxPreps named them the National Champion after the 2014 season. They come to the Showcase with a strong roster, bolstered by starting pitcher Cole Ragans, one of the top LHPs in the entire country. They return six starters from last year's 21 win team, and add freshman Brandon Walker, a Florida State commit who is one of the nation's top freshmen.
The Showcase is not just a one team exhibition, however. There will be many other elite teams and highly touted prospects taking the field. Orangewood Christian (Maitland, FL) is a perennial powerhouse in Central Florida, and features junior Michael Spears in the outfield, one of the top players in the 2017 class. The Osceola Kowboys will make their FHSI debut with All-American Francisco Thomas at shortstop and top catching prospect Herbert Iser. The Barron Collier Cougars feature senior Marc Coffers, a Mississippi State signee.
The Showcase will begin play at Sanford Memorial Stadium at 9 am on Monday, March 14th. For a full schedule of the week, please click here.
Barron Collier
Charlie Maurer and the Cougars return for their third consecutive FHSI. They will be chasing the title, after falling a game short last spring. Though they lost a number of seniors, the 2016 team still has plenty of talent on the roster. Marc Coffers, who had 6 RBI in last year's tourney, is one of the top players in Florida and is headed to Starkville, MS to play for the Bulldogs. On the mound, senior John D'Amelio and junior Nick Geller lead a strong pitching staff. Coach Maurer thinks his team speed will help the Cougars win ballgames, and contend for a district title.
We welcome the Broken Arrow Tigers to their first ever FHSI tournament. Coach Shannon Dobson brings a young roster and more than 450 career victories to the Showcase. He says that his team strengths are speed on offense, and the ability to throw strikes. The arm to watch on the mound belongs to Declan Spurlock, who is ranked as the #7 RHP in Oklahoma for 2017. Look for 1B Colton Croft, who hit .485 in 2015, and C Mark Davis, the #5 ranked catcher in the state, to lead the offense.
Flagler Palm Coast
For the third consecutive season, Head Coach Jordan Butler will bring the Bulldogs to the FHSI. Last year, the team took home the 8A-District 1 championship, though they lost many starters. Still, Coach Butler thinks the team will have a bright outlook if they reach their potential. Leading the way are seniors OF Austin Massebeau (Daytona State), P Nik Bitner (Indian River State) and C Danny Rodriguez, who has a rocket arm behind the plate. Nick Zipf is a two-way threat to watch, showing plenty of pop with the bat and a solid arsenal of pitches on the mound.
Florida High
The 2016 Florida High Seminoles have a young but talented team says Coach John Hollenbeck. They will be making their FHSI debut during the Showcase in 2016. Coach Hollenbeck has been the head coach for the past 23 seasons amassing 427 wins during that time. For the current team, he expects junior John Michael Jones and sophomore Brandon Mitchell to lead the way. Offensively, Mason Thornton, Tanner Godwin and Makel Young can all get on base. The Seminoles will compete in a strong district and look to fight for a chance at the 4A state title in 2016.
Lincoln High School will make their FHSI debut in 2016 under Head Coach Joe Vallese, who has more than 250 wins in his career. The Tallahassee school brings an upperclass heavy team, with thirteen seniors suiting up for the Trojans. The offense will be anchored by a trio of seniors in OF Dylan Carlson, OF Seton Bentz and C Bo Seccombe. Seccombe is one of the highest ranked catchers in the state of Florida. Coach Vallese thinks his team has what it takes to hang with anyone in the tournament.
Maclay
Maclay was part of the original FHSI tournament all the way back in 2008, and we welcome them back to the Showcase in 2016. Head Coach Drew Sherrod brings a small roster full of potential. After reaching the regional semi-finals last year, the team is "on the rise" according to Sherrod. The 2016 squad returns seven starters from last year's team, and is headlined by senior Max McKinley, a College of Charleston commit. He ranks as one of the top pitchers in the state. Look for Billy Grant and Tanner Stafford to contribute as well.
North Florida Christian
Mike Posey is a legend in Florida High School baseball, winning more than 600 games in his 30+ year career. North Florida Christian has turned into a powerhouse, and has enjoyed plenty of recent success, including state championships in 2011 and 2014, and a runner-up finish last year. The 2014 team was named the National Champion among small schools by Max Preps. The Eagles will look to add another title to the collection in 2016, led by senior LHP Cole Ragans. Ragans is ranked as the best LHP in the state of Florida and the 3rd best in the country. He is not alone, as the Eagles return six starters from last year's team. Freshman Brandon Walker is another name to keep an eye on. Perfect Game has him ranked in the Top 15 nationally for the 2019 class.
Okeechobee is another team making their FHSI debut this year. The Brahmans are led by Head Coach Eric Kindell, and a deep pitching staff. Eli Finney and Jarred Morgan are both senior RHPs who lead the staff, and are headed to Indian River State college in the fall. A pair of sophomores are intriguing in the forms of Sean Osceola and Baron Stuart, both of whom rank in the Top 100 in the state of Florida for the 2019 class.
Orangewood Christian
The Rams have been a stalwart at the FHSI, with this being their 5th appearance. One of the perennial powerhouses in Central Florida, Coach Scott Hilinski brings another roster full of talent to the diamond. The 2016 team is a young but balanced team that loves to play very aggressive with a pitching staff that does not allow many runs. They are led by Seniors Jake Leiffer and Jake Lefever on the mound, while juniors Michael Spears, an Ole Miss commit, and Jeremiah Davis boost the Rams offense.
The Kowboys are coming off a very impressive 26-4 campaign in 2015 that included a district championship and regional runner-up. Scott Bircherl is excited for his team as he enters his 23rd season as a coach. Senior captain Dallas Beaver leads the team from behind the plate, while Francisco Thomas earned Louisville Slugger preseason All-American accolades at shortstop and Herbert Iser is ranked as a Top 50 national prospect according to Perfect Game.
Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge will make the trek from Naples to debut in the 2016 FHSI Showcase. Kyle Mason enters his first season as head coach of the Bears, and will look to make an impact. He has a very young roster, though a duo of seniors lead the team. Catcher Alex Sweigart leads the team defensively, while Jose Rodriguez anchors the staff on the mound. Jeff Pelletier and Stephen Gomez are the bats to watch in the lineup
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Good news! "Honest Man" has been released online through most major retail outlets. It will be available shortly on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and other major sites. The physical CD should be available online before May 5.
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Q: Error trying to convert from string to int using boost regex match in c++ I am trying to convert the matched string into a int using regex/boost.
I used this C++ to convert Boost Regex match result to other format as a reference. However when I tried I got expected primary-expression before 'int' and Symbol 'lexical_cast' could not be resolved error.
this is my code:
#include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include <boost/regex.hpp>

using namespace std;
using namespace boost;

int main(){
    string a = "123";
    boost::regex e("123");
    boost::smatch match;

    if (boost::regex_search(a, match, e))
        {
            int number = boost::lexical_cast<int>(match[0]);
            cout << number << endl;
         }
    return 0;
}

why am I getting these errors?

A: you forgot this line:
#include <boost/lexical_cast.hpp>

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Changes to the Register of Members' Interests
Frank Roy
List all MPs and Register editions
This page shows how Frank Roy's entry in the Register of Members' Interests has changed over time, starting at the most recent and working back to the earliest we have managed to parse. Please be aware that changes in typography/styling at the source might mean something is marked as changed (ie. removed and added) when it hasn't; sorry about that, but we do our best with the source material.
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6. Overseas visits
Name of donor: Government of the United Arab Emirates
Address of donor: PO Box 31966, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): cost of travel and accommodation; £3,500
Destination of visit: United Arab Emirates
Date of visit: 30 March-4 April 2012
Purpose of visit: as part of the All-Party Group on the United Arab Emirates, to meet with Government Ministers, Members of the Federal National Council and senior business figures in order to build on the bilateral relationship and promote trade and investment ties.
(Registered 25 April 2012)
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8. Land and Property
Residential flat in London from which rental income is received (until 30 September 2011).
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Name of donor: Majlis As Shura - Shura Council of Kingdom Saudi Arabia
Address of donor: c/o Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 30 Charles St, London W1J 5DZ
Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £3,025
Destination of visit: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Date of visit: 4-8 December 2011
Purpose of visit: All Party Parliamentary Group visit to meet Members of the Shura Council, Government Ministers and various human rights groups to further understanding of the Kingdom and its latest developments as well as to strengthen political ties with the country.
(Registered 23 December 2011)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
Fees from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing surveys:
£75 fee, paid to my constituency party. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 3 November 2010)
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Residential flat in London from which rental income is received.
30 August 2011 - View full entry
£75 fee, paid to my constituency party. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 27 July 2010)
Fee of £150 from Ipsos MORI, 79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1FY, paid to my constituency party, for completing survey. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 27 July 2010)
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4. Sponsorships
(a) Donations to my constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by my party to the Electoral Commission:
(a) Name of donor: Community Trade Union
(a) Address of donor: 67/68 Long Acre London WC2E 9FA
(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000
(a) Donor status: Trade Union
(a) (Registered 8 June 2010 )
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21-27 January 2005, to South Africa to visit Nestlé operation and environmental projects, costs paid by Nestlé. (Registered 9 February 2005)
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
June 2003-June 2004, I receive hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 10 December 2003)
June 2002-June 2003, I have received hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 13 March 2003)
4. Sponsorship or financial or material support
Sums over £1,000 were contributed at the Red Rose Dinner of March 2002 by Brandon Homes, Choices Community Care, City Facilities Limited, Mrs A McElroy and Mr William Clark. This money was paid into a trust (the Red Rose Dinner Fund) which supports me, the local MSP and local charities. (Registered 30 October 2002)
20-27 October 2002, to Taiwan. All flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of the Republic of China. (Registered 21 November 2002)
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Sums over £1,000 were contributed at the Red Rose Dinner of March 2002 by Brandon Homes, Choices Community Care, City Facilities Limited, Mrs. A. McElroy and Mr. William Clark. This money was paid into a trust which supports me, the local MSP and local charities. (Registered 30 October 2002)
14-22 February 2002, to the Falkland Islands. All flight charges and hotel expenses were paid for by the Falkland Islands Government. (Registered 13 March 2002)
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A donation exceeding 25% of my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was made by Mr Ian Skelly.
I have received hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 13 March 2002)
Member of Political Opinion Panel of BPRI (Business Planning and Research International). (£1-£1,000). Fees to be donated to my Constituency Labour Party.
Member of Harris Parliamentary Panel. (£1-£1,000)
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28 February-7 March 2000, to Japan on fact-finding visit. All transport and accommodation costs were paid by the Japanese Government. (Registered 28 March 2000)
3-5 November 2000, to Rome, accompanied by my wife, to attend the Jubilee Celebrations for World Parliamentarians. Our hotel accommodation was paid for by the Organising Committee of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parliamentarians for the Jubilee in the Italian Senate. My wife and I met our own travel costs. (Registered 20 November 2000)
18-20 July 1999, to Gibraltar, airfares and accommodation paid for by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 30 July 1999)
Various football matches in August 1999 at Celtic FC, with corporate hospitality, at the invitation of Associated Newspapers Ltd. (Registered 2 September 1999)
10 November 2000 (first entry we have)


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Capturing Filipino Consumers
Television Remains an Essential Part of Filipinos
How to Leverage Celebrities and Social Media
Audience Through Social Media and the Internet
Successful Filipino Business Women
August 14, 2018 December 21, 2018 celebritiesModelsNo Comment on Successful Filipino Business Women
Model, Natasha Bautista, went from intern to acting general manager of GrabTaxi Philippines in under a year. This seriously fast-paced progression was down to her understanding of how to market the brand, as well as her hands on approach.
One division of GrabTaxi,GrabCar, is a luxury car service set to rival Uber. Natasha Bautista is doing everything within her power to make sure it happens. As an incredibly driven leader, she frequently takes on staff orientations and training herself.
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Aisa Mijeno understands the power of sustainable and eco-friendly design. After quitting her job in the IT industry and volunteering with Greenpeace, Mijeno was exposed to 'off-grid' living conditions. Once she had seen the restrictions no electricity had on day-to-day living, she decided to find a way to figure out how to produce a light source that didn't rely on electricity, batteries or fuel to work.
In collaboration with Philippine incubator,Ideaspace Foundation, Mijeno was able to design and create SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) – a lamp that requires only salt and water to run.
To think in a sustainability-focused way, like Mijeno, is incredibly valuable in business. One example of green thinking is to create a more efficient workspace, using proximity sensors, to cut costs and become more eco-friendly.
Monitoring desk and computer usage with proximity sensors will provide the data to design the most efficient and eco-friendly workspace possible. Like the examples of proximity sensors on RS Components, they will lower the environmental impact. Which, in turn, will lower the cost to run the office.
Jonha Revesencio is a perfect example of tapping into the age of connectivity to gain success. Despite being based in the Philippines, Revesencio is a digital marketer for global tech company RebelMouse, telecommuting via the power of the Internet.
Like Revesencio, Filipinos are able to use the Internet to look for opportunities a little further from home. Commercial businesses, tech start-ups and alike can afford global reach, just by being online.
With everyone in the world merely an email away, the pool of people to work for, or collaborate with, or market to, becomes much deeper than ever before. Staying connected is very important when it comes to business.
Maria Ressa was a successful journalist, working for big names such as CNN and ABS-CBN, with a fundamental understanding of the impact the news can have. With this knowledge she created Rappler, her independent social-news organization.
The start-up news website used investigative reports with crowdsourced news, creating a strong social voice which is backed by native advertising, data, and a large social media reach.
The important lesson to take from Ressa's work is to 'be the change you want to see'. Rappler reported on the 50 richest businessmen and women in the Philippines, noting that only five of the country's richest people are women.
With women like Maria Ressa starting their own companies, and becoming role models for young women, the number of women in the 50 richest people list is set to increase.
Whether it is physical changes to your workspace with infrared sensors and proximity sensors, or making changes to your mindset, the lessons that can be taken from these women and the stories behind them need to be seen.
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It was a good one! It was fun hanging out with my friends, but I need to rest.
That was a good movie, right girls?
Jessica will want to come to the circus! I should go call her!
Jessica's friends watched a movie with her.
They exit the movie theater. Jessica feels tired. She goes home to rest. Her friends really want to go to the carnival, but Jessica has to rest. She says bye and leaves.
Jessica goes home to rest. Her friends at the circus miss her. They go call her.
Don't you know what Allah said in the Qur'an in Surah Hujarat? He said that you shouldn't yell out for people outside of their houses, since they need privacy too.
When Jessica's friend comes to call Jessica, she yells really, really, really loudly! But no matter how loud the shouts are, Jessica doesn't wake up from her nap.
Jessica's friends are going to ride on Jessica's favorite ride. Her friend thinks she would want to ride on it, even though Jessica is napping. She goes to call her.
Jessica wakes up when her friend calls her yet again! She is surprised by her friend's behavior, and teaches her not to yell outside of people's houses. Jessica's friend is sorry, and never makes that mistake again!
Oh no, really! I am sososo sorry! I will never do it again!


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23.02.2018 | Mubashir Javed Akbar: TAPI gas pipeline is an important project for the economy of India
Speaking during the ceremony of launching the construction of the Afghan section of the TAPI gas pipeline, State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of India Mubashir Javed Akbar emphasized that he was glad to visit Turkmenistan in this historical moment. The State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of India emphasized that the peoples of Turkmenistan and India had centuries-old ties of friendship and cooperation, noting that these relations are an important foundation for further expansion of the partnership.
23.02.2018 | Prime Minister of Pakistan: TAPI Projects Creates New Opportunities for Productive Interstate Cooperation
It is a great honor for me to be here today, said the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, at the ceremony dedicated to the launch of the next stage of the TAPI project.
23.02.2018 | President of Afghanistan: TAPI is Foundation for Cooperation of Future Generations
Today we are laying the foundation not only for the further construction of the pipeline, but also for cooperation of our future generations, said President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, at the ceremony dedicated to the launch of the next stage of the TAPI project.
23.02.2018 | Train Service Opens on New Turkmen–Afghan Railway: Serhetabat–Torghundi
Commissioning of the Serhetabat–Torghundi railway took place today as one of events dedicated to the ground-breaking ceremony of the new section of the TAPI pipeline and laying of electric power and fiber-optic lines along the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan route.
23.02.2018 | President of Turkmenistan: Integration Projects Give Broad Way to Economic Growth in Region
Turkmenistan, possessing enormous natural gas reserves, conducts extensive works to ensure export of gas through diversification and creation of a multiple-vector system for transportation of energy resources to global markets, said President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the ceremony dedicated to the start of construction of the Afghanistan section of the TAPI project.
23.02.2018 | Construction of Afghanistan section of the TAPI project starts
The ceremonies of launching the construction of Afghanistan section of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project, laying the foundation of the electricity transmission lines and fibre-optic lines Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan and opening of the Serhetabat-Turgundi railway took place in Serhetabat Etrap, Mary Velayat.
22.02.2018 | Session of the Board Committee of TAPI gas line project took place in Mary
Regular 25th session of the Board Committee of Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India gas line project with the participation of high-rank officials and representative of profile ministers and departments of participating countries as well as Asian Development Bank took place in Administration centre of Mary Velayat.
22.02.2018 | The President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan discuss key aspects of cooperation
Administration centre of Mary Velayat hosted the talks between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shahid Hakan Abbasi who arrived to our country for the participation in the launch of construction of new facilities – Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India gas pipeline, power and fibre optic lines Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan as well as in the opening of Serhetabat – Turgundy railway.
22.02.2018 | The President of Turkmenistan and the Foreign Minister of India share the opinions on the priorities of interstate partnership
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of India Mobashar Javed Akbar who arrived in Turkmenistan as a head of representative delegation of his country for the participation in coming ceremonies.
22.02.2018 | President of Turkmenistan and Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan exchange views on the prospects of partnership
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the "Uzbekneftegaz" JSC, Alisher Sultanov, who arrived in Turkmenistan to attend the festivities on occasion of the ceremonies of launching the next stage of construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, laying the foundation of the electricity transmission lines and fibre-optic lines Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan and opening of the Serhetabat-Turgundi railway.


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Inspirational Quotations by Adel Bestavros (Egyptian Lawyer, Preacher)
Adel Azer Bestavros (1924–2005) was an Egyptian lawyer and a preacher and scholar of the Christian Coptic Orthodox Church.
Born in Alexandria to a distinguished lawyer, Bestavros studied law at the University of Fouad the First (now the Alexandria University.) His suspended doctoral work in international law at the University of Glasgow following the death of his father. Back in Alexandria, Bestavros took charge of his father's law practice, which he kept until his retirement fifty years later in 1999. He served as a lawyer of Egypt's Supreme Court, taught international maritime law, and helped draft the maritime laws of the Arab-Gulf states.
Bestavros was also a preacher and scholar of the Christian Coptic Orthodox Church. For over fifty years, he gave sermons that were renowned for his extensive use of the Holy Scriptures. His discourses was influenced by the writings of Early Church Fathers, most notably Saint Athanasius, Saint Augustine, and Saint John Chrysostom, in addition to contemporary Christian writers such as C. S. Lewis and Billy Graham. Bestavros also served on the councils of many churches in Alexandria.
President Anwar el-Sadat's secret service police arrested Bestavros in September 1981 as part of wider detention of important Coptic Church's leaders. Imprisoned for five months in a number of jails and prison camps in Cairo, Bestavros wrote some of his most precious spiritual reflections.
• READ: Works by Adel Bestavros
Beware of heartless knowledge, of artificial piety, and of dogmatic religiosity… Beware of it all!
—Adel Bestavros
Patience with others is love,
Patience with self is hope,
Patience with God is faith.


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A good long while ago, on my other blog, The Unaccomplished Angler, I wrote about my first ever author visit to Gracemor Elementary in Kansas City, Missouri in October of 2008. In many ways that seems like forever ago, although I'll never forget the trip and the wonderful people who welcomed me at Gracemor.
I'm glad to know that they haven't forgotten about me, either. Today I received an email from Mr. Bob Dever, the teacher who orchestrated my visit to his school. He's still teaching fishing and fly fishing to kids at Gracemor thanks to continued grant money from the Physh Ed program at the Future Fisherman Foundation.
I wanted to brag to you about our wonderful librarians at Gracemor Elementary School. I also thought the Federation of Fly Fishers would be interested in this story. Pictured from left to right are our librarians. Both staff members are well acquainted with our school's fishing and outdoor education program and have made great contributions to make the program successful by ordering many types of fishing books for our school's library. Recently they made this display, to be sure our students know about these books. What more could this fishing instructor ask for?
Kirk, we still love your Olive books.
That made my day. Thanks to Bob for his leadership and devotion in arranging for kids at Gracemor Elementary to be introduced to fishing and fly fishing, and to the wonderful library staff for reinforcing the value that fishing offers kids. And of course thanks to the Future Fisherman Foundation for the tremendous work they do to promote fishing to kids. There's much more to fishing than catching fish and thanks to all these folks, kids can find out what that means. Kids are, afterall, tomorrow's stewards of our resources. Introduce a kid to fishing and you're investing in the future.
"Take your kid fishing", that's the the message on our school flyer going out to over 800 students in the next few days. We're getting a school bus to take students and their families to the great outdoors on a Saturday morning. Schools are in a great position to promote family wellness and Gracemor Elem. tries to be that advocate.


eBay was listed as one of FORTUNE's 2009 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company came in at #83. It is the second year in a row that eBay made the coveted list.
I joined the company one year and three weeks ago so I've been witness to (and have covered) one of the most dramatic years this company has ever experienced. From changes in corporate management to changes in our core businesses – if you blinked on certain days last year, you missed a heck of a lot. To go through that kind of change in just one year and still be one of the top 100 places to work, is an achievement in itself.
The online auctioneer had a tough year, laying off more than 450 employees — about 5% of its U.S. workforce. Departing employees received generous severance pay and outplacement help, and eBay still offers a strong benefit package.
Need a break? Employees can take a four-week sabbatical at full pay every five years. Worried about vet bills? Discounts on pet insurance are available. Retirement? eBay recently increased its 401(k) match. Hate to drive? eBay runs shuttle buses to ferry employees back and forth to work, or pays $100 a month to employees using public transit.
More than 81,000 employees from 353 companies responded to the 57-question survey created by the [Great Place to Work] Institute. Two-thirds of a company's score is based on the survey, which is sent to a minimum of 400 randomly selected employees. The remaining third is based on a company's responses to the Culture Audit questionnaire, which asks detailed questions about demographics, pay and benefits, and open-ended questions on philosophy, communication and more.
Any company that is at least seven years old with more the 1,000 U.S. employees is eligible to be included on the list. The deadline for applying for next year's list is March 31, 2009. For an online nomination form, go to www.greatplacetowork-100best.com.
Given the current state of the job market – and economy in general – I'd be interested in seeing if that 57-question survey has changed in anyway to reflect the tougher times employers – and subsequently employees – are facing, or if the results are simply reported on a curve that rises and falls given the top results each year.


Love the spices and smells of Indian cooking but hesitant to try Indian cooking yourself? The Djerriwarrh kitchen can help you to learn some new cooking secrets! Win over your family and friends with your newfound skills and delicious meals. This course will surprise you with simple and innovative ways to create healthy and delicious Indian recipes. During this course, you will prepare ingredients for cooking and share the meal that you have cooked in a friendly and supportive environment with fellow students.
There are no formal entry requirements although it is expected that students will have basic literacy and numeracy skills, moderate computer, internet and email skills.


You will have started your cleaning company part-time and thought that because the enterprise grew you possibly can stop your "day job" and put extra time into the enterprise. Folks don't care that you just started a "business" and all the stories you examine a 12-12 months-previous CEO who's onto his fifth company are only there because the publication wanted some recent hype to maintain its readers coming back.
Think about a delivery service for doctor offices, shopping assistance for aged people, take-out service for restaurants, transporting packages for businesses and operating miscellaneous errands for busy dad and mom, just to call a number of.


Used to work fine with the old phone. The new one is running Android 4.4.4 if that helps solve this?
I have the same Jim. I need to update Tapatalk - hopefully Friday night.
What size does the site accept?
I've moved the images over to the laptop, (which sees them fine), but even uploading through the normal laptop method it still comes up with invalid image, so I guess its not Tapatalk, but the images themselves.
I guess I've got the most up to date Tapatalk as only installed it today.
Resizing them on the laptop has enable the images to be uploaded so that seems to have answered one issue.
Doesn't sort the uploading direct from the phone though.
I mean the tapatalk plugin for the forum.
I moved the images offf the phone, onto laptop. Tried uploading the image and still didn't work. Changed the res' down to VGA and worked straight away.
Strange, I don't have the camera option?


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Houman Younessi (28 May 1963 – 23 March 2016) was an American educator, practitioner, consultant and investigator in informatics, large scale software development processes, computer science, decision science, molecular biology and functional genomics.  He was a research professor at University of Connecticut, and was previously the head of faculty and professor at Hartford Graduate Campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Hartford, Connecticut and prior to that, a member of the faculty at  Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia where he attained tenure in 1997.

Younessi was recognized for his work in the fields of defect management, software and system development processes and was an authority in object-oriented computing. Examples of his work include the OPEN  and the SBM methodologies and, more recently, recombinant programming.

A multi-disciplinarian, Younessi was also trained in molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics. His primary interest was in systems and functional biology, particularly work that pertains to disease and development.  He also holds a master's degree in management, specializing in realistic alternative frameworks in economics and finance.

Younessi died on 23 March 2016, due to complications arising from small cell lung cancer. Younessi had survived four bouts of cancer since an initial diagnosis of malignant chordoma in 2009.

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Go crazy with this hot night experience that includes domestic open bar at three of the most famous and vibrant nightclubs in the Cancun hotel zone.
After a 25-minute one way tour along the Cancun hotel zone on board a double deck tour, give yourself over to the conga line rhythm and take part in exciting contests at the Congo Bar, followed by a visit to the Señor Frog´s where the energy and lighting will keep you dancing. By the end of the tour, go clubbing at Coco Bongo, a buzzing nightclub that offers spectacular acrobatic shows and DJs that will get you on the dance floor. An excellent opportunity to sip a popular drink and mingle with others in this wonderful destination.


The beauty retailer, which L'Oreal acquired in 2014 for $500m (£403.6m) rolled out its first standalone store in the UK in the London shopping centre this month.
Founded in 1999 by Toni Ko, Nyx Professional Makeup aims to offer shoppers professional quality make-up at an affordable price point.
Since then, the retailer has established itself a cult beauty brand amongst millennial shoppers in the US, amassing 10.7m Instagram followers.
When L'Oreal snapped up Nyx Professional Makeup in 2014, US president and chief executive Frédéric Rozé said the retailer had done a "tremendous job of harnessing the power of social media, digital marketing and multichannel distribution", which had made it stand out to the beauty giant.
The specialist retailer operates through an ecommerce website as well as a variety of concessions and a growing standalone bricks-and-mortar store estate.
Nyx Professional Makeup is part of L'Oreal's slew of specialist health and beauty brands including Urban Decay, Kiehl's and The Body Shop, which the cosmetics giant put up for sale earlier this year and has piqued the interest of potential bidders including Advent International and CJ Group.
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The Pharma-Documentation-Ring (P-D-R)*** is holding an exploratory workshop in London in May on the 'FAIRification of External Data'. You'll have the opportunity to learn, discuss and debate the incredible impact FAIR is having across our industry. This is unique opportunity for cross-industry collaboration and we look forward to seeing you there!
***The P-D-R is an association whose members represent the scientific information departments of the leading international R&D-based pharmaceutical corporations.
Agenda prepared by: Helen Malone, Director, Information Hub, GSK and President, P-D-R. Link to Helen's post to download the agenda or feel free to contact me for more information. See the P-D-R page on LinkedIn.
When? Tuesday 21st May (10.00 BST) to Wednesday 22nd May 2019 (13.30 BST).
Where? Heathrow Marriott Hotel, Bath Road, Hayes UB3 5AN, U.K.
Who? Anyone with an interest in the FAIRification of external data.
Why? The principles of FAIR data underpin digital transformation.
What? Exploratory workshop to learn, discuss and debate.
How? Combine thought leaders, cross industry professionals & data providers.
1. Licensing: How can we develop fit-for-purpose licenses to enable the re-use of data for machines and humans alike? How do the FAIR principles support this change?
2. Integration & Ontologies: How can we create a sharing culture which standardises meta-data, integrates ontologies and embraces new consumer trends such as mobile, voice and images? What part can FAIR play to accelerate this?
3. Technologies & Architecture: With so many choices for data storage & management such as federated systems and cloud solutions, how does FAIR help? How is this different for validated systems (e.g. clinical data)?
We also have an interactive poster session including contributions from Bayer, CCC, Crossref, Digital Science, GSK, JInfo, Scibite, Springer Nature.
£319 includes conference fee, all meals + 1 night's accommodation. Please register by 30th April 2019 at the latest. Click here to register.


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Authoritarianism in Zambia
Rafael Friedman | May 23, 2017
On the night of the 11th of April 2017 the Zambian Police broke down the gate of Hakainde Hichilema's compound and began their quest to arrest the country's main opposition leader. All of this less than a year after Hichilema had disputed the result of a close-run presidential election. Both the election and the arrest speak to worrying trends in Zambian democracy amidst the backdrop of a stony silence by the South African government and other international actors.
Zambia has functioned as a multi-party democracy since Kenneth Kaunda abolished his United National Independence Party's political monopoly in 1991. Zambia has a presidential election and parliamentary elections. The parliamentary system is a constituency based First Past the Post system while there is a direct election for President . A constitutional change meant that the 2016 presidential election was the first where a candidate had to receive the majority of the votes or a second, run-off, election would be necessary . The parliamentary system has 150 constituencies with a single member each in addition to eight MPs who are presidential appointees and the Speaker of the House.
The presidential election in August 2016 saw the ruling Patriotic Front's (PF) main challenge coming from Hakainde Hichilema's United Party for National Development (UPND). The election resulted in Edgar Lungu, the PF's candidate, remaining as President. However the election was contested by Hichilema who alleged vote rigging and unfair practices.
The Zambian political landscape has altered rapidly over the course of the past two decades, leaving the PF and the UPND as the two main parties. This has mainly been the result of splits of existing parties leading to the formation of new ones. The ruling PF emerged out of a breakaway from the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), led by Michael Sata, due to a dispute over who would follow Frederick Chiluba as president of the party . The party ascended to power in 2011 with Sata as President, a position he held until his death in 2014. He was briefly replaced by his deputy, Guy Scott, before Lungu- a lawyer and former military officer - became President in a by-election in 2015 . The Party positions itself as a centre-left Movement and is a member of Socialist International.
The main opposition is the UPND, a centrist, economically and socially liberal party that is also the result of a breakaway from the MMD in 1998, which was led by Anderson Mazoka . Mazoka was a strong critic of the governance failures he perceived to be rife within the MMD. Hichilema succeeded Mazoka as party leader in 2006 and the party finished second in the 2015 by-election.
The 2016 elections
The 2015 Zambian presidential election had been very close, with only 27 000 votes ultimately separating Hichilema and Lungu. Hichilema had alleged the election had been rigged, but he told his supporters to stay calm and wait for the 2016 election. The 2016 election was far tenser than many previous elections and there was a rise in election related violence. The election resulted in a victory for Edgar Lungu who received around 100 000 votes more than Hichilema, just over the 50% required to avoid a run-off. Hichilema immediately filed papers with the Constitutional Court to challenge the result.
Election monitors varied in their assessment of the election. The African Union delegation, led by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, declared the election free and fair . However, questions have been raised about the AU's propensity to rubber stamp problematic elections, with the 2012 Angolan and 2013 Zimbabwean elections being utilized as examples. There were a number of other reports released, most of which found that the election was free but that it was not fair . These reports found that the lead up to the election had not allowed for open campaigning on an equal footing. The main areas which were identified as cause for concern were; media freedom, political violence and the right to organize for political rallies.
The issue of media freedom was a key one and mainly focused around the closure of the Post newspaper due to a dispute with the Zambian Revenue Authority . The country has only four major newspapers, two of whom are government owned and one who - despite being privately owned - usually takes a pro- government line. This only leaves the Post, with the newspaper being seen as independent and often fiercely critical of the government and ruling party. Over the course of its 26 year history the Post has aroused the ire of successive governments through its commitment to exposing corruption and abuses of power. This has often led to attempts to criminally charge Post journalists, and the newspaper's founder and editor, Fred M'membe, was briefly arrested for contempt in 2010, when he published an article critical of a case against one of the paper's employees. The paper began a long running battle with the Zambian Revenue Authority in relation to allegations that they had failed to turn over 26 million Kwacha in VAT and employee income taxes between 2010 and 2014. After many legal battles the liability increased to 53.9 million Kwacha, an amount disputed by the Post. It was on these grounds that the ZRA raided the Newspaper's offices on the 20th of June 2016, seizing their offices and printing presses and effectively halting the Newspaper's ability to operate. Despite gaining a court order to allow it to return to its offices, the State refused to implement this. The official government line that this is merely normal procedure in a tax case is not true. Numerous other media outlets also have outstanding tax bills and it remains highly problematic and unusual to close down an independent newspaper less than two months before a Presidential election. Additionally, there were other alleged abuses of state control over the media with the Zambian National Broadcaster refusing to air a UPND documentary until forced to do so by the High Court.
The second major concern about the elections was the right to organize for opposition rallies. Unlike in the 2015 election, the provisions of the antiquated Public Order Act were not suspended in order to allow for equal and unhindered campaigning opportunities. According to election monitors this allowed the ruling party to apply the act selectively and excessively in order to stifle opposition . The Act was utilized on numerous occasions to halt UPND rallies and to arrest individuals who attended opposition rallies that were declared illegal.
In addition, there were concerns with the way that the vote counting occurred after the elections with irregularities reported, particularly in Lusaka, a UPND stronghold. Gen12 forms, that certify election results, were withheld from UPND agents, raising concerns of vote rigging. Additionally, during early counting Hichilema seemed to be registering gains in traditional PF strongholds until the reporting of results slowed down dramatically and Lungu won the vote in the end. Additionally, there were numerous reports of missing ballot papers and a UPND mayoral candidate in Lusaka at one stage arrived to find over 14 000 UPND marked ballot papers in a bin .
These factors led to Hichilema to challenge the result in Zambia's Constitutional Court. However there were already concerns about the independence of a large number of judges on the court after Lungu appointed six judges in his previous term, all of whom faced questions about whether they met the requirements to have had 15 years of practice as a legal practitioner with specialised training or experience in human rights or constitutional law . The case was dismissed in September 2016 on a technicality related to the time it had taken for Hichilema to file his challenge.
Hichilema's arrest
On the night of April 11th, police and paramilitaries stormed Hichilema's compound in Lusaka and begun ransacking the house. The operation was well coordinated and is alleged to have been violent, with members of Hichilema's staff assaulted and destruction and theft of his property . Hichilema himself hid in a safe room until his lawyer arrived and then handed himself over to the police. He has been charged with treason in relation to an incident three days earlier in which his convoy refused to give way to President Lungu's convoy while the two men were both on their way to a traditional ceremony in the Western Province. It took over a week after Hichilema's arrest before he was allowed access to a lawyer and to see his family. The charges are also of a nature so that bail cannot be granted.
South African reaction
Both of South Africa's main opposition parties condemned Hichilema's arrest. The Democratic Alliance called it an "arbitrary arrest" while stating that it was politically motivated . The Economic Freedom Fighters also expressed their grave concern about Hichilema's arrest and harassment, although they disagree with him politically . However, there has been no comment on these developments by the South African government in any form . The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has also not commented on the arrest. However, recently a delegation from the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) visited Lusaka and met with Lungu. An ANCYL representative praised Lungu as "a democrat whose government has allowed the Opposition to operate, an ideal strategy of handling opponents that political leaders in the region needed to emulate" . The comments were made after Hichilema's arrest.
The South African government's silence on this issue fails to uphold our commitment to constitutional rule on the continent. The irregularities in the election were cause for concern. Hichilema's arrest is more worrying. The charges are politically motivated, coming soon after the contested election. Additionally, regardless of the nature of the charges, the lack of due process and a public trial raise questions about the prospect of a fair judicial process. As a major regional ally, it is deeply troubling that the South African government has not commented on this at all.
The current crisis in Zambian politics raises two main issues. The first is how the international community should respond to elections that are not clearly rigged, but are generally unfair and of cause for concern. This Zambian election was deeply troubling but went relatively unchallenged by election monitors and the international community because it was not blatantly rigged or overtly violent. If ruling parties utilise the resources of the state to gradually skew the electoral system to favour themselves, work must be done to arrest this trend. The second is the silence of the South African government. Issues of democracy on the African continent, and especially amongst regional partners require a clear stance from the government in order to continue South Africa's commitment to human rights and democratic values guide our international relations.
On the 25th of May, South African opposition leader, Mmusi Maimane travelled to the Zambian Capital, Lusaka, in order to attend the trial of Hakainde Hichilema. Maimane states that as well as being a friend of Hichilema, he was also attending the trial as a fellow opposition leader . Additionally, Maimane is the head of the Southern African Partnership for Democratic Change, an alliance of eight opposition movements in Southern Africa . That includes Maimane's Democratic Alliance and Hichilema's United Party for National Development. When Maimane and his team landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, a large number of armed police and immigration officers boarded the plane. Maimane was informed that he had been denied permission to visit Zambia . No reasons were given for this decision and Maimane and his team were manhandled, pinned down and had their cell phones and passports confiscated. Despite his protestations, Maimane was sent back to South Africa on the same plane.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), had initially advised Maimane to refrain from visiting Zambia until the Zambian courts had altered their court order to allow Maimane to visit Hichilema . At present the court order pertaining to Hichilema's custody is very restrictive and only allows certain individuals to visit him. However, Maimane went ahead with the trip despite this and had informed the South African High Commission in Zambia of this. The High Commission therefore sent a representative to the airport to meet Maimane . Following the deportation, DIRCO announced that they would register their disapproval with the Zambian government as they felt the way that the deportation was carried out was "over the top" . The Zambian government has stood by its actions, with the Country's High Commissioner to South Africa saying that Maimane's visit "threatened to undermine the judiciary" . Maimane hit out at this claim saying that the reports that we intended to do so emanated from biased newspapers and that he had never indicated that this was a possibility
Rafael Friedman
rafael@hsf.org.za
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