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Sativa vs Indica vs Hybrid – the differences
How do Sativa vs Indica vs Hybrid strains differ?
Though the original strains of cannabis were relatively few now there are over a thousand marijuana strains that have been bred. It is important that cannabis users know the difference between sativa and indica subspecies.
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When buying cannabis (or hemp flower) – one of the most important questions in determining choice is the question of the desired effect and dispensaries and delivery all split products into one of these three and often the first question a budtender may ask is which of the three the patient or user is looking for.
The most basic differences are considered to be as follows:
Indica strains are sedating – so they're better for sleep
Sativa strains are energising – so they're better for daytime
Hybrid strains are somewhere in between indica and sativa
Indica vs. Sativa: A deeper dive
The Cannabis plant is a flowering herb that is split into two or three subspecies, these being Indica, Sativa, and Ruderalis. Ruderalis is considered by some a potentially different species which does not produce much in the area of cannabinoids and the medicinal qualities are therefore lacking – so we will concentrate on the indica and sativa strains.
So let's start by listing the physical and physiological differences between the Indica and Sativa marijuana strains and then we will discuss what a hybrid is.
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Physical difference between Indica and Sativa Plants
Indica plants are distinguished by producing shorter and bushier plants with leaves that are shorter and wider also. They tend to have shorter flowering cycles and do better in colder climates.
Sativa plants on the other hand are taller and slimmer and their leaves are longer and thinner/pointed also. They tend to have longer flowering cycles and as such do better in warmer climates.
Physiological difference between Indica and Sativa Plants
The medical and physiological effects of these two subspecies is what is of most interest to users with most important difference between these two subspecies of cannabis being the kind of 'high" they give and the different influences on the mind of the patient including users energy levels and productivity
Indica plants tend to cause more relaxation and can therefore be more beneficial in helping to fall and stay asleep. Additionally they are believed to be better for pain relief. In terms of appetite indica dominant plants also are more stimulative – causing the sensation of hunger and the ensuing "munchies" which is a property that patients with wasting diseases, cancer or AIDS may be looking for.
Sativa plants on the other hand are more stimulative than relaxing and give more of a head "high" and a feeling of alertness and euphoria – as well as a higher sense of creativity. As such the flower of sativa dominant plants to be considered good for daytime and allowing for more creativity.
Hybrid Weed Strains
The reality is that it is rare to find a strain that can be said to have descended from either a pure indica or sativa lineage as most strains today are the product of generations of cross-breeding and as such most strains are actually hybrids..
How valid are the differences in reality?
Though commonly viewed as such by cannabis culture the reality is more complex. Though the physical differences can be good for cannabis growers to differentiate between plants – when analysis of the chemical composition of these plants is taken into account there is no clear pattern that would indicate that the terpene and cannabinoid profiles of the two subspecies effects are in actuality that different.
Cannabis is a very complex plant with over 100 cannabinoids identified and together with terpenes and other chemicals – these can interact in different ways so that for example the effects of a plant with a similar THC or CBD profile may be completely different based on the "Entourage Effect" of the other cannabinoids that interact with the receptors in the endocannabinoid system.
This is further complicated that the way in which the plant is grown (indoor, outdoor, temperature, light levels, nutrients etc.) can have a major effect on the chemical composition of otherwise genetically identical plants – and even different parts of the same plant may have significant differences.
Additionally the same plant may have different effects on different people so while the general trends may have some validity – in practical terms and also in terms of chemical composition – the differences do not hold up well to further investigation. In fact a users unique biology, tolerance as well as the dosage and consumption method can cause differing results.
So we can say that indica, sativa and hybrid – though commonly used – are not particularly predictive of expected effects.
What can help predict the effects of weed if not the subspecies?
It's not easy as the factors above indicate. It's further complicated that growers may call completely different products by the same name – though they are different.
We have to get more scientific about it if we are going to be able to better predict how an individual may
With over hundreds of possible cannabinoids and terpenes – and as the major chemical compounds in cannabis they are the most influential in determining the effects in addition to the unique biology of the user.
The two most abundant cannabinoids in weed are THC and CBD.
Like THC and CBD (the two most common) are the main drivers of cannabis' therapeutic and recreational effects.
THC (Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol) makes us feel hungry and high, and relieves symptoms like pain and nausea.
CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-intoxicating compound known to alleviate anxiety, pain, inflammation, and many other medical ailments.
A list of major cannabinoids in cannabis and their effects
Cannabis contains dozens of different cannabinoids, but start by familiarizing yourself with THC and CBD first. Instead of choosing a strain based on its indica or sativa classification, consider basing your selection on these three buckets instead:
THC-dominant strains are primarily chosen by consumers seeking a potent euphoric experience. These strains are also selected by patients treating pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and more. If you tend to feel anxious with THC-dominant strains or dislike other side affects associated with THC, try a strain with higher levels of CBD.
CBD-dominant strains contain only small amounts of THC and are widely used by those highly sensitive to THC or patients needed clear-headed symptom relief.
Balanced THC/CBD strains contain similar levels of THC and CBD, offering mild euphoria alongside symptom relief. These tend to be a good choice for novice consumers seeking an introduction to cannabis signature high.
It's worth noting that both indica and sativa strains exhibit theses different cannabinoid profiles. "Initially most people thought higher CBD levels caused sedation, and that CBD was more prevalent in indica cultivars, which we now know is most definitely not the case," Raber told Leafly.
If you've ever used aromatherapy to relax or invigorate your mind and body, you understand the basics of terpenes. Terpenes are aromatic compounds commonly produced by plants and fruit. They can be found in lavender flowers, oranges, hops, pepper, and of course, cannabis. Secreted by the same glands that ooze THC and CBD, terpenes are what make cannabis smell like berries, citrus, pine, fuel, etc.
One question yet to be answered by research is how terpenes- and different combinations of those terpenes – shape the effects of different cannabis strains.
"Terpenes seem to be major players in driving the sedating or energizing effects," Raber said. "Which terpenes cause which effects is apparently much more complicated than all of us would like, as it seems to [vary based on specific] ones and their relative ratios to each other and the cannabinoids."
There are many types of terpenes found in cannabis, and it's worth familiarizing yourself with the most common terpenes—especially myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene, and terpinolene, since they're the most likely to occur in pronounced levels in cannabis.
Three sativas in the Cannabis Guide, all with very different cannabinoid and terpene profiles, meaning each will likely give different effects.
If you can, smell the cannabis strains you're considering for purchase. Find the aromas that stand out to you and give them a try. In time, your intuition and knowledge of cannabinoids and terpenes will guide you to your favorite strains and products.
Biology, dosing and consumption method of cannabis
Lastly, consider the following questions when choosing the right strain or product for you.
How much experience do you have with cannabis? If your tolerance is low, consider a low-THC strain in low doses.
Are you susceptible to anxiety or other side effects of THC? If so, try a strain high in CBD.
Do you want the effects to last a long time? If you do, consider edibles (starting with a low dose). Conversely, if you seek a short-term experience, use inhalation methods or a tincture.
There are many factors to consider when choosing a strain, but if you find that indica strains consistently deliver a positive experience, then by all means, stick to what you know. However, if you're still searching for that ideal strain, these are important details to keep in mind.
Terpenes in indica, sativa, and hybrid strains
We know that terpenes are responsible for the different aromas found in cannabis and that, according to early research, they may deliver unique therapeutic effects. But to what extent do they make a strain energizing or sedating? And are there patterns that could explain why indicas and sativas sometimes feel different?
Let's take a look at lab data illustrating terepne trends among indicas, sativas, and hybrids
Above, you'll find the levels at which indica, sativa, and hybrid strains tend to produce common terpenes. They tend to present relatively similar patterns in terpene profiles with some interesting points of variation—one of which is terpinolene.
Terpinolene is a terpene found at high levels in only a small subset of cannabis strains, most of which are sativas and hybrids. Some terpinolene-dominant strains you've probably seen or heard of include Dutch Treat, Jack Herer, Golden Goat, and Ghost Train Haze. You'll find terpinolene in many strains related to these, like Jack crosses (e.g., XJ-13, J1, Chernobyl) or Golden Goat hybrids (e.g., Golden Pineapple, Golden Ticket), indicating that there may be genetic consistency.
Still, a majority of sativa strains are not terpinolene-dominant. But if you've tried terpinolene-dominant strains in the past, you'll have likely noticed they're similar in effect. What this suggests is that strains with similar cannabinoid and terpene combinations may offer more reliable consistency in effects. Terpene profiles also allow us to deepen our understanding of potential variations within each cannabis type. Let's take three hybrid strains for example—ACDC, Chernobyl, and OG Kush.
Although each categorically identify as "hybrids," they're vastly different strains on a chemical level. ACDC is a gentle CBD strain commonly chosen by those who are sensitive to THC and its anxious side effects. Chernobyl is a blissful and uplifting strain that is preferred by many for daytime activities. OG Kush delivers a heavy-handed punch of euphoria that is commonly chosen by seasoned smokers or reserved for evening sessions.
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Sour Diesel sativa 18.5% creativity, depression,
Green Crack sativa 17% energy, uplifting,
Lemon Haze sativa 19% fatigue, pain,
Candyland sativa 18.5% socializing, relaxation
Purple Punch indica 18.5% stress, euphoria
Pennywise indica 7% 8% relaxation, anxiety,
Northern Lights indica 11% inflammation, pain,
GMO Cookies indica 24% pain, insomnia,
Bubba KushBubba Kush indica 17% appetite, pain,
GG4GG4 hybrid 20% insomnia, stress,
Harle-Tsu hybrid 9% stress, relaxation,
Sherbert hybrid 18.5% stress, creativity,
Cannatonic hybrid 5.5% 10% pain, focus,
Blue Dream hybrid 16% relaxation, euphoria,
By going a step beyond their indica, sativa, or hybrid classification to consider cannabinoids and terpenes, you're more likely to identify the specific strains you like or don't like.
Indica and sativa: Origin and evolution of the terms
The words "indica" and "sativa" were introduced in the 18th century to describe different species of cannabis: Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. The term sativa described hemp plants found in Europe and western Eurasia, where it was cultivated for its fiber and seeds. Cannabis indica refers to the psychoactive varieties discovered in India, where it was harvested for its seeds, fiber, and hashish production.
Although the cannabis varieties we consume largely stem from Cannabis indica, both terms are used—even if erroneously—to organize the thousands of strains circulating the market today.
Here's how terms have shifted since their earliest botanical definitions:
"sativa" refers to tall, narrow-leaf varieties of cannabis, thought to induce energizing effects. However, these narrow-leaf drug (NLD) varieties were originally Cannabis indica ssp. indica.
"indica" has come to describe stout, broad-leaf plants, thought to deliver sedating effects. These broad-leaf drug (BLD) varieties are technically Cannabis indica ssp. afghanica.
"hemp" refers to the industrial, non-intoxicating varieties harvested primarily for fiber, seeds, and CBD. However, this was originally named Cannabis sativa.
With the mass commercialization of cannabis, the taxonomical distinctions between cannabis species and subspecies got turned on its head and calcified. But now that you understand that there's more to a strain than its indica, sativa, or hybrid designation, it's worth thinking about how to shop for the right strain on your next dispensary visit.
How to shop for cannabis without saying 'indica' or 'sativa'
What's important to you as a cannabis consumer shopping for a specific mood has everything to do with potency, dose, and chemical profile (i.e., cannabinoids and terpenes). That's the beauty of the Leafly Cannabis Guide – it allows you to easily identify which strains are chemically similar, so you have a better chance of finding (or avoiding) particular chemical profiles.
Let's say you're prone to anxiety and looking to avoid an uncomfortable, racy experience. If you tell a budtender you hate sativas because they make you anxious, they may hand you a THC powerhouse like White Fire OG simply because it's not a sativa. Meanwhile, a "sativa" like Harlequin—with low levels of THC and high levels of CBD—might actually be a better fit.
Although it isn't as simple as grouping strains into the indica-sativa-hybrid triumvirate that has long been our compass while navigating menus, try using potency to guide you. You may find that a strain packing 25% THC isn't as enjoyable as that very fragrant strain tapping in at 16%, or the balanced THC/CBD variety that provides 10% of each cannabinoid.
You might also find that you gravitate toward strains that express similar terpene profiles. For example, if you like the terpinolene-dominant Jack Herer, you'll likely enjoy Golden Pineapple or XJ-13, which are also terpinolene-dominant. Finding the right strain for you requires a bit of trial and error. Still, if you're new to cannabis, there are appropriate places to begin your search for that perfect experience.
Medical Efficacy
The most important difference between these two subspecies of cannabis, however, is in their medical effects and how they influence energy levels and productivity. Indicas tend to decrease energy and are better for consumption in the evening or at night, after the conclusion of the day's work and activities. Potent indica strains may give some patients what is called "couchlock," a condition in which they become so relaxed that they care barely get up from the sofa.
Sativas, on the other hand, are uplifting and cerebral, enhancing creativity and productivity. Indicas provide what has been called a "body high," while sativas deliver more of a "mind high." Unfortunately, sativa plants require longer to grow and yield less medicine (flowers) than indica varieties. This is why indica strains have traditionally dominated those available on the black market, where there is no concern for patient need and the sole focus is profit.
The fact that patients are given no choice of subspecies or strain when purchasing from the black market is a major reason it should be avoided. Patients should never trust or consume cannabis medicine without knowing its exact strain and that it was properly grown, dried, cured, and laboratory tested for purity and potential contamination.
Modern cultivators of medical cannabis purposefully breed and grow a wide spectrum of strains within both the indica and sativa categories for the purpose of making available the right medicine for a particular patient's unique combination of disease, preference, and lifestyle. Often, patients must maintain jobs or family responsibilities that demand a particular energy level and can't tolerate the sedative properties of many indicas. Other times, patients must seek the most potent non-opiate painkiller possible. Given the choice of chronic pain or the mellowing effects of a strong indica of a particular strain known for its medical benefits, most patients will choose the latter.
Because cultivators and dispensaries are sensitive to the subjective efficacy of particular strains for different patients, they grow and make available as many strains as possible for targeted ailments. Major conditions of focus include HIV/AIDS, cancer, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, Parkinson's, all types of arthritis, and epilepsy, among many others.
In terms of particular ailments, sativa strains tend to be better for psychological disorders like depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Indicas are often the best for pain and inflammation and, thus, are beneficial for patients with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and cancer. However, because so many diseases are accompanied by side effects like depression and insomnia, a patient must consider treating both their core disease and also its daily symptoms. In the end, each patient will favor multiple strains that will likely fall within the categories of sativa, hybrid, and indica.
When it comes to aroma, indica strains tend to emit musty, earthy, and skunky odors, while sativas smell sweet, fruity, or spicy. This difference in aroma is the result of terpenes, the molecules within the plant that are cousins to cannabinoids like THC and CBD. While these chemicals provide sometimes stunningly pungent odors, their greatest benefit to patients is actually their medicinal efficacy.
Understanding Hybrids
Hybrids are simply new and unique strains that are bred from parents of different types. A hybrid theoretically possesses many or most of the beneficial medical properties of both its parents. Breeders can "cross" any two strains they desire in an effort to create a new strain that delivers the best possible medical efficacy, sometimes for particular diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and epilepsy.
It should be noted that any two strains can be mixed to create a hybrid. While indica/sativa mixes are common and often noted for their "alert mellowness" and productivity, medical cannabis breeders can also mix indicas with other indicas or use two sativas as parents.
With so many hybrid strains available to patients, many are a compromise that possess the ability to kill pain and fight inflammation while not putting a patient to sleep in the middle of the day. Patients who must medicate in the morning or mid-day, typically for nausea and pain, often prefer a sativa-dominant hybrid, but will switch to an indica-dom strain in the evenings and for maximum pain relief.
Hybrid strains that display more indica than sativa traits are labeled "indica-dom," while those that lean toward sativa are similarly dubbed "sativa-dom." Often, strains are labeled with a sativa/indica ratio, like a 60/40 sativa/indica. Other times a strain will indicate only a percentage, such as "70 percent indica" or "80 percent sativa".
Landrace Strains & Heirlooms
Landrace strains are those that evolved naturally within their native environments. Because they weren't bred and aren't hybrids, landrace strains offer a very pure example of sativa or indica, with no interference from humans. In fact, landrace strains are typically 100 percent indica or sativa, the result of tens of thousands of years of inbreeding in a particular weather climate and geography.
Heirlooms are landrace strains that have been grown outside of their native environment, such as plants or seeds professionally grown in Illinois that originated on the other side of the world. While sought for their pure indica or sativa characteristics, such strains lose some of their unique characteristics when grown outside the climate in which they evolved.
Examples of landrace strains include Durban Poison, a sativa from South Africa; Afghan Indica, from Afghanistan; Malawi Gold, a sativa from Southeastern Africa; and Panama Red, a sativa from the country that bears its name.
Landrace sativas appear in Asia, Anatolia, and Northern Africa. These climates provide the long summers and intense sun in which such strains have evolved and adapted to thrive. Indicas are located in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. Such strains will not reach their potential if grown within indoor or outdoor conditions that don't match those of their native environment.
Eastern Europe, the Himalayan region of India, and Siberia are home to ruderalis landrace strains and are among the least desired of these naturally evolved plants. Often, as in the Himalayas, such plants are used to create traditional hand-rolled hash, with impoverished villagers in such regions subsisting on black market sales of the concentrate that eventually appears in smoking cafes throughout Europe.
What Determines Sativa or Indica?
Readers have already learned that the sometimes pungent aromas produced by many strains of cannabis are the result of terpenes, the special molecules in the herb that are similar in many respects to cannabinoids like THC and CBD.
While many might guess that a particular strain of cannabis is categorized as indica, sativa, or hybrid based on the presence or absence of a particular cannabinoid, or a cannabinoid in a particular volume, it is actually a terpene that determines this important status of a strain.
Myrcene, the most common terpene in cannabis, is known to help patients sleep, battling conditions like anxiety and insomnia. If present in a specific strain in a volume greater than 0.5 percent, the strain is considered an indica. If the amount of myrcene is under one half of one percent, then the strain is deemed a sativa.
This dynamic is a good example of the entourage effect, a theory that cannabinoids and terpenes work together in harmony to deliver medicinal efficacy to patients. Many terpenes buffer or enhance the effects of major cannabinoids like THC.
New Strains Constantly Being Created
New strains of cannabis, many of which are hybrids of existing strains that display exceptional analgesic (pain killing) or anti-inflammatory qualities, are being created on a regular basis. While some strains are better at dealing with the nausea associated with chemotherapy (used to treat patients with cancer and Crohn's, among other diseases), most types of cannabis are very good at this.
With such dramatic differences between indicas and sativas in terms of medicinal efficacy and the experience of the patient, those legally using medical cannabis should work with their physician and dispensary to experiment with various strains that are already known to deliver exceptional benefits to other sufferers, especially those with the same condition.
Patients must strive to find the strains that best deal with their particular disease or ailment and its symptoms, including the side effects of any pharmaceutical drugs or therapies. This is typically not an overnight project and may require months or even years of diligent effort. In fact, patients are encouraged to continually experiment with new strains in search of greater potency or a superior cannabinoid profile that delivers improved relief.
Because this efficacy is so subjective, the advice of other patients can be given only so much weight. The true test of a particular strain of indica or sativa occurs only when used by an individual patient when they most need it, such as during bouts of pain, nausea, or insomnia.
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Speaking during a press conference at the UNICEF Jordan headquarters in Amman, Her Majesty said that, though conditions seem unfavorable, it is imperative for the world to act now. "Faced as we are with a daily barrage of bad news, some might feel that the situation is hopeless. But stepping up support right now in Iraq and in neighboring countries is not only possible, it is also the best way to protect Iraq's future – its children," she stressed. "What children need, above all, is a resolution to this crisis. That has to be our ultimate hope. For many Iraqi children, the long-term future may be unclear, but their present needs – for education, for health care, for clean water and proper sanitation – are clear and must be met, now," emphasized the Queen, adding that "UNICEF requires $42 million to provide and protect the services children so desperately need if they are to survive and develop". "Humanitarian aid offers a lifeline to Iraq's children and stepping up support now is the best way to protect and invest in Iraq's future," said Daniel Toole, Acting Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and Chief of Emergency Operations. "Plans are in place to reach Iraq's most vulnerable children with basic health, water, sanitation and education support – particularly displaced children living in host communities, as well as children living in Iraq's most violent districts." UNICEF will also help the Jordanian and Syrian governments in providing quality social services for the growing population of Iraqi children. Initial priorities in these countries include ensuring that Iraqi children have full access to the classroom, health care and protection from exploitation. Since 2003, nearly 15 per cent of Iraq's population have fled their homes - four million people, half of them children. Many are seeking refuge in communities that are already poor or hit by violence, pressuring already weakened social services. Queen Rania, who was named UNICEF's first ever Eminent Advocate for Children in January of this year, and is a member of the UNICEF Global Leadership Initiative for Children, noted that "many of them are now here in Jordan, and in Syria. Many live in communities that were impoverished long before these children arrived, and where social services are now stretched to breaking point". According to UNICEF, those seeking refuge outside Iraq face an uncertain future. Complications over residency status may deter many from seeking health care or enrolling children in school. Among those fleeing are thousands of doctors, nurses, engineers and teachers – key service providers for children. Added to the deaths of so many fathers in the violence, this exodus is robbing Iraq's children of essential pillars of support. "Iraq's drain of care-givers is creating major gaps in children's daily lives, an issue often overlooked amid the violence," said Roger Wright, UNICEF Special Representative for Iraq. "We need to fill these gaps to address the most debilitating effects of the insecurity. Conditions for too many Iraqi children are deteriorating," he added. In her statement, Queen Rania, too, spoke of such deterioration: "Last week, children became this year's first victims of cholera in Iraq, and we dread a major outbreak of this disease in the heat of summer," she said. The deterioration of Iraq's water and sanitation systems means only an estimated 30 per cent of children have access to safe water. Health services are becoming increasingly hard to access. And with many schools hit hard by insecurity and overcrowding, too few children are completing this school year with a quality education. Toole said that Iraq is simply not secure enough to deliver a full range of assistance in many areas. But he stressed it is still possible to help a large number of children in need. A recent UNICEF and WHO-supported national Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunization campaign has just reached 3.6 million children (90 per cent of its goal) in a house-to-house campaign, partly funded by the European Commission. Such generous international support to Iraq must continue, especially for children, until the Government of Iraq can provide for its own, he added. "Our experience operating daily inside Iraq confirms to us that aid does indeed reach children and makes a tremendous impact, even in extremely insecure areas." Toole said.

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Pax Christi USA co-sponsoring the "Caravan of Mothers of Disappeared Migrants"; caravan starts this week
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On October 19th outside the U.S. Capitol building, the Caravan of Mothers of Disappeared Migrants were joined by Reps. Hank Johnson and Raul Grijalva for a press event.
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See photos from the Oct. 19 press event at this link.
Click here to see video from the livestream.
The Caravan of Mothers of Disappeared Migrants (Caravana de Madres de Personas Migrantes Desaparecidas) will be on a speaking tour to U.S. cities and universities from October 12-24, 2021. (Full calendar follows at the end.) This historic journey is being co-sponsored by Migrant Roots Media, Pax Christi USA, and Puentes de Esperanza in coordination with el Movimiento Migrante Mesoamericano. The Caravan begins today in South Texas where more migrants have died than in any other area (report here). The mothers will do a search for their missing relatives in the desert.
The Mothers' Caravan will be in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Oct. 18 (and the morning of October 19) to share their stories with policy-makers and advocate for changes in U.S. foreign policy which contribute to the root causes of forced migration.
Background: During the last 16 years, hundreds of mothers and other family members have traveled through Mexico in order to search, denounce, and visibilize cases of forced disappearances. To date, more than 350 migrants have been located and, for the most part, reunited with their families; this number includes migrant women, victims of trafficking. This year, for the first time, representatives of this movement will be arriving in the United States to continue their search, denunciation, and visibilization struggle.
The Caravan has three objectives: to search, to denounce, and to visibilize:
To actively search for missing migrants, living or not.
To demand changes in U.S. foreign policy to drastically decrease the root causes that push people to migrate.
To educate and have exchanges with the people of the United States about the issue of forced disappearances, root causes and the struggles that are carried out by social movements in different countries.
ROUTE: The members of the Caravan will begin their journey in Texas with a search for bodies in the desert. They will then fly to Durham, North Carolina, where they will begin heading north by land.*
TUESDAY 12-13 – Houston, TX / Falfurrias, TX
Search for bodies in the desert
FRIDAY 15 – Durham, North Carolina
SATURDAY 16 – Winston-Salem, NC
MONDAY 18 – Washington, D.C.
TUESDAY 19 – New York City (afternoon)
WEDNESDAY 20 – New York (Event at Fordham; open to the public; click here to watch the video of this event)
THURSDAY 21 – Boston (Event sponsored by Harvard via Zoom; click here to register)
FRIDAY 22 – Philadelphia (Event at Villanova University; click here for info)
SATURDAY 23 – Philadelphia (Community event hosted by New Sanctuary Movement)
SUNDAY 24 – Washington, D.C. Closing event
* Please click here or check back for more specific information for each event as it becomes available.
SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENT ON OCTOBER 20: For the larger Pax Christi USA community not able to attend one of the in-person events, the Caravan of Mothers will be hosting "Until We Find Them: The Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants and Root Causes of Migration". The virtual event will be on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, from 8:00-9:30pm ET/5:00-6:30pm PT.
Mothers from this caravan, as well as the global movement, will join us on Zoom to share about their monumental journey. We hope to see you on October 20th for a chance to hear stories, take action and learn about the Caravana.
Click here to watch the video of the event.
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I created an Easter Lily centerpiece for our kitchen and it has 3 lilies for Sweet P and 3 lilies for Baby Blue. I love the idea of doing this every year and eventually having a bouquet of handprint Easter lilies to cherish!
The idea is simple and a fun mom/child activity.
Trace your child's hand on the white foam piece (I just press with a mechanical pencil and it makes enough of an indention to use as a cutline). Cut out handprint. Repeat if you want more lilies. Cut a small piece of pink foam and cut into three pieces to form the stamens. I used a glue gun, but other glue would work. Hot glue the stamen to the top of a green pipe cleaner, then glue the pipe cleaner to the bottom middle of the handprint. Glue one side of the handprint to the pipe cleaner/stamen, repeat with the other side so that the hand wraps together to form the lily. Fold down the fingers to form a flower.
Cut a large piece of construction paper in half laterally. Using a hot glue gun (or other glue) secure the green construction paper to your base. It should stand up around the edges and not fit perfectly. Allow to dry, then cut the tops of the paper about every inch or so to form grass (see picture). Have your child poke the small pieces of pipe cleaner into the base to add more grass. Arrange lilies and poke into grass.
Wa-la! Easter centerpiece! Sweet P loves asking which ones are hers and which ones are Baby Blue's hands.


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Singer Sufjan Stevens Declares America is Not a 'Christian Nation'
Andy Beth Miller | Contributor to ChristianHeadlines.com | Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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Recording Artist Sufjan Stevens is making waves across the world today, but not radio waves. In a powerful post, the singer-songwriter, who is also a well-known born-again Christian, broached the subject of America as (decidedly NOT) being a "Christian nation."
According to RelevantMagazine.com, Stevens' "mini-sermon" is centered upon "breaking down why it's theologically problematic to conflate patriotism and nationalism with Christianity." Partial quotes from the excerpt include Stevens announcing that, "You cannot pledge allegiance to a nation state and its flag in the name of God, for God has no political boundary. God is love, period."
The artist continues on the subject, declaring boldly that, "A 'Christian Nation' is absolutely heretical," and that "Christ did not come into this world to become a modifier. Look at what happened to the Holy Roman Empire."
By utilizing such emotionally and connotatively charged words as "heretical," Stevens makes no bones about unapologetically taking his stance on what he sees as "corrupt theological fear-mongering." He argues that "To gain access to true love and true self, you must die to yourself, to your family, your heritage, your narrow-minded ideology, your ego, your ill-conditioned consciousness, and your false identity ...You must eradicate all the corrupt theological fear-mongering they preach from the pulpit and from behind the political podium."
Needless to say, there has been strong reactions (from all sides) to this post. To read more and form your own opinions, visit the entire text at RelevantMagazine.com.
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A LOT of people think Jennifer Nedelsky's plan for the future of work is crazy, but when most hear her radical manifesto, their reaction is: "Where do I sign?".
The Canadian professor, a fellow for the Institute for Social Justice, has this theory that everyone, and she means everyone, should work part time.
Have we got your Mondayitis affected attention yet?
If Professor Nedelsky's ideas were to be implemented, when the full-timers among you arrived at work today it would have been the beginning of a minimum 12, maximum 30-hour week. And if you're one of the increasing number of graduates looking to gain employment or struggling to find that next opportunity, it wouldn't be a problem.
The catch in this utopian labour model is that everyone would also be required to participate in part-time, unpaid care work for the same number of hours, 12 — 30.
Of the 11.8 million strong labour force in Australia, around 3.6 million of us work part time according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
More than half of working women are in part-time employment, with 46.4 per cent working full time hours or longer, while only 26.3 per cent of men work part time. Like most other countries, Australian women make a much larger contribution to unpaid care and domestic work the Australian Work and Life index suggests.
Professor Nedelsky uses feedback from employers who take on new mums who come back from maternity leave more efficient than ever, and those who complain about taking on workers with limited life skills, to support her "new norms".
She says implementing part-time work for all would not only lead to full employment, it would break down gender inequality, lead to a better family life, and obviously see those in need of care in our community much better looked after.
Not only would these ideas work, she says, but they would lead to an outcome that is "urgently needed if we are to survive on this planet".
There doesn't seem to be anything too remarkable about Tess Barns' work and family status apart from an apparently enviable work-life balance. The Sydney mother to 18-month-old Jackson has recently returned to her primary school teaching position two days a week.
But break it down and she's practically living out Nedelsky's shared work and care proposal, albeit on a much smaller scale.
When Tess clocks off from teaching her primary school class on Tuesday afternoon, she hands over to a fellow teacher who takes over for the next three days after having spent the beginning of the week caring for her two-year-old.
On Wednesdays, Tess can give her attention not only to her son, but to her baby nephew AJ as well after they've been in Tess's sister's care for the past two days.
While Tess and her colleague job-share, she and her sister have found a way to care-share as AJ's mum works the other three days in her accounting job.
"I wouldn't have it any other way and I know I'm in a situation where I don't really have to worry," Tess says.
It's not a complete model but Tess's situation goes some way to show the benefits of unpaid care combined with paid work among a community of willing participants.
Nedelsky's argument is that if this is implemented across the board, it would address three serious problems: the unsustainable structure of work and family that puts enormous stress on families and forces workers into untenable choices; the slowly-shifting gender norms leaving women with less pay, economic security, leisure time and access to top jobs; the policy/care divide meaning those in top policy making positions are almost always people with very little experience of the demands of care taking.
It's not people like Tess that need convincing that these issues need to be addressed, it's the businesses that employ them.
It was after Kathryn MacMillan started picking up odd accounting jobs when she'd stepped back from work after giving birth to her first child she realised there was a demand for part-time work, and an army of willing and efficient workers ready to pick up those jobs.
Twelve years later and her employment agency Nine2Three Employment Solutions, specialising in part-time positions and only employing part time workers within the business, is thriving.
Though her agency now attracts business from large and loyal clients, she says she still has to convince nervous employers of the value of a part-time workers.
"They've got to think of flexibility and communications to deal with people sharing jobs or working different hours, but it's only because it's a norm that people have difficulty thinking strategically how to do it," she says.
When she does eventually talk those employers around, Ms MacMillan says bosses couldn't be happier with a part-time worker who is also a carer, more often a mother, who can bring those life skills to the jobs.
"We'll have clients that'll say if I could get a mother that would be perfect," she says.
When newsreader and journalist Jacinta Tynan returned to her part-time presenting job at Sky News, she said she wasn't the only one who noticed her increased efficiency, in a rarity for many workplaces, her boss had even anticipated it.
"I know I'm lucky to have a job that I thrive in, but more so to be in a company that has that culture where it's not only OK to take leave and come back part time after having a couple of kids, it's highly valued," she says.
Jacinta now works two days a week, pulling a double shift on one of those so it's the equivalent of three.
She says that she's noticed an increased efficiency in her work and commitment to it, because she "feels lucky to be there".
"For working mums it's kind of the 'Holy Grail', but really it should be the norm," she says.
Unfortunately, Jacinta realises this is not the norm in many workplaces, and says she's realised "we don't have a culture in Australia where part-time work is considered valuable".
As Nedelsky notes, it's a cultural shift that needs to happen, and it's men in high powered positions that need to accept people are going to just as valuable and just as committed when working part time.
The crux of Nedelsky's proposal is not just about making life easier for mums who want to work.
"The bottom line is that people need the experience (of care), and so they need to be persuaded of the many benefits," she says.
It's a concept echoed by employers of school or university leavers who say they enter the workforce with "no skills to work at all".
Nedelsky argues, if everyone engages in care work, they will at least be equipped with social and practical skills that can assist them in paid work in the future.
With such attitudes from people and employers in place, Professor Nedelsky realises the changes she's proposing aren't going to come around quickly. But there are ways to make a start.
"There is mounting evidence that people working the long hours common in commonwealth countries and the US are actually less productive, in the sense of less efficient, than those who work fewer hours," she tells news.com.au.
If you've got an argument against her proposal she's heard them all before. High pressure jobs that require plenty of face time? They don't have to, and those employees require rest. People who don't want to engage in care work? It's part of human nature and human responsibility to, so they can find something they're happy to do. The disintegration of social hierarchies? That's kind of the point, along gender lines at least.
But ultimately, it's not about taking a few extra hours off work each week and putting in some extra time to prepare meals or help out those in need, she says, it's about a better quality of life.
"I think the first step is widespread conversation about real alternatives to the current structures. People are very unhappy with the current state of affairs, but have been persuaded that 'the competitive global economy,' or the inevitability of housing prices that require a dual income, or something else makes that change impossible," she says.


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Noise from Motor When Camera Turns On.
Hi there, I ran into this issue today. Very random and not sure how to fix it. Ive done calabrations and such, nothing seemed to fix it. Let alone, not sure how anything corrilates with each other on this issue.
Mainly the issue is I power on my ronin and my Sony A7III and the pan motor starts making a hard noise. Then I power off the camera, the noise stops. I power off the ronin and power on my camera, there is still no noise. I power the ronin on, camera not powered on, and there is no noise still. This is absoutly befuddling.
In the video it shows there is a cable pluged into the ronin port. It is just the IR sensor and I unpluged that pre-video and it still makes the noise. I am blown away by this issue.
If someone could point me in the right direction for this issue, that would be great!
I have the same issue. Just unboxed last night. Makes noise as soon as my Sony A6500 turns on and stops as soon as I turn it off. The only thing I see that indicates some kind of issue is when I open the Ronin app on my iPhone and look at the Motor Parameters, the Gyro Pan & Tilt numbers go from around 0.0-0.5 to a fluctuating around 0-6.5 as soon as I turn on the camera. "Roll" numbers appear unaffected. I have the latest firmware installed. No resolution and it ruins my video audio.
The noise goes away when I tilt the camera straight up and down. But now I am looking at the ceiling so totally unusable of course. So weird. This needs to be fixed ASAP.
Yeah, it is the most bizarre thing. It seemed to just start up or i just realized that that is what was causing the issue. Someone mentioned to me that it could possibly be a grounding issue with either the camera or the ronin. So, not sure how i would fix that. But, DJI is out on their Chinese new year and don't get back in the office answering emails till the 10th. So im still waiting.
Has anyone received an answer from DJI or found an answer for this? I am having the same problem and it's driving me nuts!!! Thanks!
Still nothing yet. Waiting to hear form DJI about it. Hopefully something in the next few days. That Chinese new year got them off.
Hi Tim, sorry for the late response because of the Chinese New Year, we apologize for the troubles with the Ronin-S. May we have the serial number of the Ronin-S? Then please contact our support team www.dji.com/support for further assistance.
Hi alvarig, sorry to know you have the same problem, could you please share us a short video for further verification and the serial number of your Ronin-S for further support? Thank you in advance.
Hi BJ42, I have replied your own thread and since you also have other stabilization issues, it is recommended to send in for the evaluation, did you already send in? If yes, please post the case number so that I can keep an eye on it, thank you.
Hi there, sorry for the troubles with Ronin-S and the late response because of the Chinese New Year. Does the issue only happen when the camera is turned on just as the OP does? We still need to the sample video for further verification and the serial number, appreciate your assistance.
I have already sent in a report to DJI for the issue. But the issue seems to only happen when the camera gets turned on. I would have the ronin powered on and the camera power off while the camera is balanced on the ronin and there is no noise. I then power on the camera and the grinding motor noise starts up from what seems the pan axis motor.
I hope that helps. I dont have my ronin in front of me to get the S/N.
Slight update/still no fix. It seems to only be an issue with my Sony A7III... I have a GH4 I put on the ronin and it didnt make a sound. I'm wondering if its possibly a grounding/power issue between the ronin and A7III. It seems that other people have had the same issue with a similar setup.
Has anyone gotten an update about this? I have a 2 day old Ronin MX and Sony A7RIII and same garbage. Turn on the gimbal and it's silent, then turn on the camera and get a vibration and pan motor noise. If I turn off the camera it again goes silent. Supposed to be using this for production starting on Monday and now this. Guess I'll have to return and pickup a MOVI if we have to deal with this.


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Allianz Secures Naming Rights for MLS Stadium
The owners of the Minnesota United FC soccer team have chosen the global life insurance giant—which has local roots in the state—as the sponsor for the new $200 million arena in St. Paul.
Touting its Minnesota roots, Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America, has secured the naming rights to the new $200 million Major League Soccer stadium being built in St. Paul, Minn., for the Minnesota United FC soccer team.
Under the multi-year naming rights sponsorship agreement, the stadium will be known as Allianz Field. The price paid for the rights was not disclosed. The facility in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood is scheduled to be completed in time for the start of the 2019 MLS season. It is the first Allianz-sponsored stadium in North America and the eighth in eight countries on four continents, including Allianz Munich, home to two soccer teams and the global headquarters of the insurance giant. Other Allianz-sponsored stadiums are in Sydney; London; Vienna; Sao Paulo; Nice, France, and Turin, Italy…
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First look: Disney Dreams! revealed in first official photo of new nighttime spectacular
Saturday, 24th March 2012 at 16:54
This is our very first, official look at the completed Disney Dreams! — projections, multi-coloured lasers, illuminated fountains — wow! Just a handful of the effects on show and only one of its many "Dreams" pictured — turning Sleeping Beauty Castle into a collection of rocket fireworks for the Aladdin "Friend Like Me" sequence, but a thrilling first "official" glimpse at what's ahead, right?
Exactly one week from now, the show will premiere to the world's press at 10.30pm, Saturday 31st March. Creative director Steve Davison is certainly feeling the anticipation, posting on Thursday: "Great rehearsal tonight of the show with a lot of bells and whistles. It is really starting to come together. So much fun!!! Almost time to unveil this magical show!"
We can also now confirm that on the official opening day of the show, 1st April 2012, it will be presented twice in one evening: at 9.30pm and 10.30pm. Yes, if late park hours all year and a nightly nighttime spectacular weren't surprising enough for Disneyland Paris, they're now running double performances. There are rumours this could continue for the whole 20th Anniversary year, but no further showtimes have been announced as yet.
If you can't make it to the resort so soon, stay with us as we'll be there to capture the whole thing, reporting back with photos, videos and more from the first week of April onwards to give you the whole story on the 20th Anniversary launch. Be the first to see our 1080p HD videos of the show, and other 20th Anniversary events, by subscribing to our YouTube channel!
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David 24th March 2012, 17:00
No chance of a test run tonight, right? :o)
K 24th March 2012, 17:27
Does this mean Fantasyland or Adventureland will be closed at 21u or 21u30 for shooting the fireworks?
Kevin 24th March 2012, 17:29
Will it be dark enough in May and June at 21u30?
Graham 24th March 2012, 17:52
@kevin – this is just the show times for April, the show times will change depending on the time of year.
rae 24th March 2012, 18:34
Kevin, no it won't be dark enough at 9.30 in may and june. They're closing time in the may week I'm there is 10.30pm. So my guess is there will only be one show per night through may and june, possibly july. August should be dark enough at 9.30. Not pitch black but still dark enough for the show. Though going by this picture, it'll look best when its darker.
As for watching it on youtube, not a chance I want to see it in person. :)
Martin coombs 24th March 2012, 19:55
KTriet 24th March 2012, 23:35
Steve, you did it again, thank you!
Ollie 25th March 2012, 13:26
Cannot wait to go! Think I may be going towards the end of the year (Nov-Dec). When are prices, openings, offers etc usually announced?
Joren Schruers 26th March 2012, 11:51
I wish I could go to Disneyland Paris this year, but I already went last year. Because I'm still 16 years old, I can't go by myself.So I look each day onthis site and on youtube to discover every new thing what's happening there.
Figgygirl 27th March 2012, 05:05
WOW! This looks stunning! Costing me an arm and a leg to go in June, even with 40% off, but this alone will be worth the money.
Hate not being there for the actual Anniversary.
legin55 27th March 2012, 12:41
I will be there in August, This looks realy great, can't wait.
Maguire 27th March 2012, 13:50
Can anyone tell me when the 20th Anniversary ends.
tony and jackie blyth 4th March 2013, 20:52
saw the display in november it was brilliant we went back everynight we was there in different positions it was well worth standing in the cold the fireworks and laserlights and fountains all went in time fantastic work all those involved in putting it together hope to return again this year with other family members thanks to all the disney staff aswell always polite and helpful
[VIDEO] Disney's 20th Anniversary Celebration Train with Mickey Mouse 10 Apr
World of Disney store to officially open 12th July 2012 — new concept art, press release 21 May
LEDs ready to light up 'Disney Dreams!' fountains as water flows back into castle moat 2 Mar
'Disney Dreams!' effects utilised for renewed St Patrick & St David's Day fireworks 20 Mar
Meet Mickey Mouse opens to guests after one day delay — first official photos! 17 May
Sing along to "Magic Everywhere!" – Disneyland Paris' new 20th Anniversary parade anthem 18 Feb
Pin Trading July 2012 releases 9 Jul
"Retro-Vintage" one of three promising buzzwords for 20th Anniversary merchandise 11 Feb
Pile driving work begins at Toon Studio to sink Ratatouille dark ride foundations
Rumour: LEGO Store to replace Hollywood Pictures in Disney Village


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Blic (en cirílico serbio Блиц, relámpago) es un diario de formato tabloide que se publica en Serbia, y pertenece al grupo Ringier AG de Suiza.

Fundado en 1996, sufrió ligeros cambios de formato durante la década de 2000, pasando a dar mayor importancia en la portada al impacto visual de las noticias. Blic ha llegado a tener unas ventas de 250 000 ejemplares, aunque las últimas cifras rondan los 220 000.

Propietario
Ringier AG controla Blic a través de su filial local, Ringier d.o.o. (antiguamente Blic Press d.o.o.) una sociedad de responsabilidad limitada. La actual CEO de la compañía es Jelena Drakulić. La sociedad estuvo participada también por Vienna Capital Partners.

Además del diario principal, Blic publica distintos suplementos y una versión, Euro Blic, para la República Srpska.

Historia
El periódico fue fundado en 1996, por un grupo de hombres de negocios establecidos en Austria, encabezado por Peter Kelbel y Aleksandar Lupšić. En ese momento, Lupšić tenía fuertes lazos con la esposa de Slobodan Milošević, Mira Marković y su partido Izquierda Yugoslava (JUL). El primer número de Blic apareció en 16 de septiembre de 1996, convirtiéndose así en el décimo diario que se publicaba en la República Federal de Yugoslavia en ese momento (los otros nueve eran Politika, Borba, Dnevnik, Pobjeda, Narodne novine, Večernje novosti, Politika ekspres, Naša borba, y Dnevni telegraf).

En sus inicios, Blic dedicó sus contenidos a noticias cortas y simples, con un importante contenido en entretenimiento. Sus primeras tiradas fueron de 50 000 ejemplares, y su precio de un dinar yugoslavo. Su tirada aumentó de forma importante en los primeros meses.

Durante las protestas contra Milošević de noviembre de 1996, Blic siguió una línea editorial crítica con el régimen, realizando una cobertura de los hechos que ignoraron otros medios de comunicación. Este hecho propició una importante subida de ventas del diario (que llegó a las 200 000) pero también despertó la ira del régimen. El gobierno de Milošević intervino el diario, poniendo diversas trabas a su publicación, lo que desembocó en la dimisión de sus editores y el regreso a unos contenidos menos políticos y más frívolos.

Como consecuencia del episodio, Blic perdió rápidamente la mitad de su circulación, así como mucho de su personal periodístico, que dimitió en señal de protesta. Entonces, la dirección contrató a una nueva imprenta, reanudando una línea crítica y pronto aumentó su circulación a cerca de 160 000 ejemplares. Durante las Protestas de octubre de 2000 en Yugoslavia que provocaron la caída de Milošević, Blic fue uno de los diarios que desde sus páginas apoyó las manifestaciones de protesta.

Tras la caída del régimen, Blic se ha destacado por destapar diversos temas de corrupción económica y política en Serbia.

Véase también
 Danas
 Politika
 Tanjug

Referencias

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Periódicos de Serbia


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Tyres are burned as protests against Ethiopian forces break out in the capital.
The courts were beaten within two weeks, with some fighters melting into the civilian populace and others trying to flee to Kenya.
The government had demanded that Somalis give up their arms by Thursday. They extended the deadline and have now abandoned it after few people came forward to willingly hand over their weapons.
Dahail Abukar, a protester, said: "We don't want disarmament only in Mogadishu, we want all the people [of Somalia] and all the clans to be disarmed simultaneously."
"We have not given a specific time, but in the near future the disarmament will be done all over the country."
The protest was the third to hit the capital since the government and the Ethiopian forces moved into Mogadishu.
Mohammed Adow, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Mogadishu said: "They [the protesters] are looking at the disarmament issue from a clan basis and arguing that they will be unable to defend themselves if they hand in their weapons."
Ali Salad Jelle, the deputy defence minister, said the disarmament had been postponed indefinitely after members of the Hawiye clan, the majority clan in the capital, asked the prime minister to stop it.
"We have not given a specific time, but in the near future the disarmament will be done all over the country ... We hope it will end within a short time without bloodshed," Jelle told the AFP news agency.
The protests come just days after an ambush killed one Ethiopian soldier in south Somalia, and a hand grenade was thrown at Ethiopian troops in Mogadishu.
The Somali capital is flooded with small arms. The ease with which Somalis can get weapons is a major problem, and only a few were seen to be disarming under Gedi's disarmament programme.
The US has pledged to provide $40mn to Somalia in political, humanitarian and peacekeeping assistance.
The package will include a plan to ask more African nations to provide troops to help stabilise the country.
The EU said it would help pay for a peacekeeping force envisioned at 8,000 soldiers.
US warships have patrolled the Somali coast to prevent Islamic Courts fighters from escaping by sea.
Ethiopia's government has said that it does not intend to stay in Somalia for long, saying its forces cannot be peacekeepers and it cannot afford for them to stay.
More than 3,000 Islamic Courts fighters are allegedly still hiding in the capital.
Kenya closed its border with Somalia amid fears that Islamic Courts fighters would slip across the frontier. The UN said thousands of refugees were also near the border, unable to seek safety in Kenya.
The UN office for the co-ordination of humanitarian affairs (Ocha) said in a statement on Friday that fighters were reported to be on the roads to towns in southern Somalia looting and harassing civilians.
Ocha said that Ethiopian soldiers have also detained a UN security staff member in one southern town and his whereabouts are unknown.
A tape, believed to be from al-Qaeda's deputy leader, has urged defeated Courts fighters to launch an Iraq-style war against Ethiopian forces there.
The message is likely to reinforce Washington's belief that the Council of Islamic Courts is linked to al-Qaeda, a charge that the Islamic Courts have denied.
The audiotape could not be independently verified.


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Greenfield airports under public private partnership (PPP) at Navi Mumbai and Mopa (Goa).
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56006 was built at the Craiova works of Electroputere S.A in Romania. Brush Traction of Loughborough designed the locomotives but didn't have sufficient workshop capacity to actually build the locomotives. Similar situations with BREL workshops saw the first batch of 30 locomotives build abroad with major components such as power units, traction motors and complete electrical cubicles shipped out from the UK.
Although 56006 was offloaded at Harwich on 8th September 1976 such were the remedial works required it didn't actually enter traffic until the 25th February 1977. 56006 was the first loco to enter traffic although 56001 to 56004 were accepted into traffic only 3 days later.
56006 was allocated to Tinsley for many years along with most of the Romanian batch and could usually be found working from Knottingley, Healley Mills or Shirebrook which were all within easy reach of Tinsley or Doncaster. The early problems with this batch were never really forgotten and as a result the locos never strayed far form one depot .56001 was the exception and this loco was allocated to the Western Region in Early 1985 , just before the rest of the class were reallocated en masse to Toton where they were utilised on Nottinhamshire coal traffic which usually kept them conveniently close to home base at Toton.
As a result of her popularity at this event, 56006 joined several of the other heritage locomotives that starred at that event, to form the EWS Heritage Locomotive Pool. This high profile role meant that 56006 became the unofficial ambassador for Class 56, attending numerous other events. When 56006 was eventually withdrawn from service on 1st December 2003, EWS offered the loco to the National Railway Museum at York, who fortunately for the C56G turned down the chance to take 56006 into the national collection . Their loss became our gain as unlike many of the class withdrawn around that time 56006 led a bit of a charmed life as after attending an event at Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, 56006 stayed on for a visit that would eventually stretch on for nearly eight years, instead of making a one way journey to the scrapyard. Then in November 2012, 56006 could at last make Barrow Hill her official home, after she was preserved by the Class 56 Group. 56006 was finally a preserved locomotive, with a secure future. More recently, 56006 has moved to UKRL's Leicester Depot, where attention to many years of neglect could be addressed and some serious bodywork repairs undertaken. New cab floors, several new sections of bodyside plate and virtually all of the roof is now new metal.
After several years of trying 56006 finally made it a Swanage Gala in 2015 and visits to Didcot, Weat Somerset Railway, Nene Valley , East Lancs and Wwensleydale Railway have all taken place and allowed group members and the general public to see the locomotive .


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Cowboy Ricky surprises by winning the Atlanta 500 pole....and, well, just how safe is NASCAR racing? Safer than the NFL, Jimmie Johnson says
Gene Haas makes a big gamble: can he make a four-car team work? And what does Tony Stewart really think about this Kurt Busch deal?
Matt Kenseth! Over Kasey Kahne, in a very tense stretch run, to win the Bristol 500
Smoke ain't here, but he's still wheeling and dealing....
If it's Bristol, it's time for Busch to shine. But Kyle or Kurt?
Another star NASCAR free agent: Montoya, joining Newman and Kurt Busch
Tony Stewart's sprint car crash and surgery may doom his NASCAR playoff chances
Wow! NASCAR's Brian France makes another Billion-dollar TV deal
Ryan Newman, looking for a new ride for 2014, makes an impressive statement in beating Jimmie Johnson to win the Brickyard 400. The crowd down again, but TV ratings up
At Indy, Chevys rule...Toyotas hopeful...but Fords? Cannon fodder?
Posted Aug 27th, 2013
Gene Haas: back in the saddle again (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Things are breaking fast in the stock car garage:
-- Kurt Busch will indeed become teammate with Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick and Danica Patrick, a push by Gene Haas that has caught everyone by surprise. The expansion to a fourth team, Haas concedes, "has been met with a little resistance."
-- Chip Ganassi is set to announce Juan Pablo Montoya's replace on his Cup team, and there is intense speculation he will bring up newcomer Kyle Larson.
-- And ABC/ESPN reports a big jump in TV viewers for Saturday night's Bristol 500..even though seven large markets passed on televising the race in favor of carry NFL pre-season games.
As a multi-millionaire businessman, Gene Haas, who makes his real money in the CNC machine world, isn't used to having other people dominate things.
But with Tony Stewart, well, he was willing to let Smoke take the point when Chevy execs engineered a deal five years ago that made Stewart a 50-50 partner with Haas, with Rick Hendrick engineering.
Up to a point.
During the Brickyard 400 weekend last month, Haas and Kurt Busch had a chance to chat, during a Chevrolet business dinner for all the NASCAR guys. And after that dinner, Haas decided to make a rather bold move -- offering Busch a full-time Sprint Cup ride next season.
That deal was finally wrapped up Monday.
And Tuesday Haas and Busch and Greg Zipadelli, the competition boss for the soon-to-be four-car team, all finally explained the whirlwind of events.
When Haas, at Indy, found out that Busch still didn't have a deal for 2014 with Barney Visser, and that Visser apparently was still negotiating for a manufacturers deal for next year, Haas decided to make the big leap.
Then, just as the wheeling and dealing was getting hot, Stewart crashed hard August 5th, and was sidelined with his serious medical issues, just as Haas was trying to put things together.
"I didn't have really a chance to talk to Tony about it at all since he wasn't really talking to anybody," Haas said. "So I kind of did this on my own...probably overstepped my authority a tick.
"I'm not used to having too many authorities to work with.
"When I finally did talk to him, he was saying 'Maybe we should wait a little while.'
"I think he actually said 'You need to wait a while.'
"But I said I've kind of made an offer to Kurt; I don't know if he's going to take it or not, and if he takes it, I'm not backing down.
"About a week later, Tony said 'Okay, all right.'
"I did realize that Tony might be a little bit upset about it. He was -- he was a little upset.
"At first he said 'Oh, wow! We can't really do this because this is going to be too much of a load on the team. We're not prepared for it. We don't have the space.'
"But I wanted to do something. I stepped up and said I would fund it.
"This was just an opportunity. I have the ability to react quick; I reacted quick.
"Since it wasn't Tony's idea, he was taken aback a little bit by it. But I think he saw it wasn't a bad idea. In retrospect it looks like it's going to be a great idea. If we don't win any races next year, hey, I'm going to look like an idiot.
"But I take gambles: I made a decision, and I think I'm going to be proven right. I think we're going to win a lot more races than anybody ever thought possible."
New teammates: Tony Stewart (L) and Kurt Busch (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
ABC covered Bristol, and it drew an average of 6.3 million people watching. That's biggest TV audience for that race since ESPN and ABC returned to live NASCAR coverage in 2007.
The viewership average of 6,322,082 was up from the average of 5,905,051 from last year. The telecast earned a 3.9 U.S. household rating, up from a 3.7 for last year's race.
Greenville, S.C., was the nation's highest-rated market, with a 94, followed by Knoxville, Tenn., and Greensboro, N.C., at 8.9. Charlotte, N.C., was fourth with an 8.7 rating with Richmond, Va., fifth at 8.2. Rounding out the top 10 were Norfolk, Va., 7.3; Indianapolis and Birmingham, Ala., at 6.3; Raleigh-Durham, N.C., at 6.2 and Orlando, Fla., at 6.1.
ABC scores big with Saturday night's Bristol 500 (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Busch himself, on the comeback trail the past year and a half since the ragged split with Roger Penske, is riding the wave. He's changed his outlook on life in this sport, and the change has been dramatic.
Picking a car number for his new ride?
"Put 360 on the door," Busch says. "Because you've come full circle.
"Now 35, I find myself in a great position with stability in the sport...knowing what I've done wrong, knowing what I've done right.
"The opportunity is about people. That's what makes this so important -- that I've neglected in the past -- understanding the people. Knowing that that makes the difference if you're going to victory lane or not."
For the next two weeks, though, Busch will have his hands full recovering from Saturday night's broken wheel hub at Bristol and trying to make the playoffs, with runs at Atlanta and Richmond. It won't be easy.
"If we can have two good weeks, we'll make the chase," Busch says.
"Nothing that happened Saturday was the straw that broke the camel's back. We're not going to look at one circumstance...
"(But) we have to be perfect the next two weeks to make the chase."
Kurt Busch (R) and crew chief Todd Berrier, who is now looking for a new driver for 2014 for team owner Barney Visser (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Busch's handling of Saturday's disappointment is one more example of the change in his attitude.
The past 18 months, he says, "taught me a lot about myself, on how to understand disappointment better.
"It's also taught me a lot about how to help with crew members when they stumble or trip -- to be there for them.
"I feel I'm in a better place mentally and spiritually.
"Barney is a guy that believes things happen for reasons. He's given me a tremendous amount to go out there and race against the big dogs. We still have 12 more weeks to do it.
"It's easy as a 25yearold to say you know everything, that you can do everything by yourself.
"That's what I thought that I could do when I moved from Roush Racing to Penske back in 2006. I thought I could wear all the weight on my back.
"That was not the case. That's when you learn it's about the people, team communication, how it filters through all the channels."
And now....
"When a guy like Gene Haas wants to make you part of a fourcar, superpower team....
"That's the journey I've been on over the last 18 months."
It's nearly September, and suddenly Greg Zipadelli has to crank up a fourth team for 2014 to Tony Stewart and Gene Haas. (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Zipadelli says it didn't really register when Haas, four weeks ago, first raised the prospect of expanding to four teams: "I heard it, but I didn't quite grasp it at that time."
Now, after weighing it out, Zipadelli calls it "a dream come true....an opportunity of a lifetime to have a caliber of a driver like this."
Building a fourth team will certainly be a challenge, regardless of the money involved. But Zipadelli says he's got plenty of people calling asking for jobs.
"There's people out there looking for jobs," he says. "The amount of résumés I've gotten the last week since this broke has been unbelievable."
But first things first. Busch's new team will have to wait for Zipadelli to put finishing touches on Kevin Harvick's new team. Rodney Childers is expected to take the job as Harvick's crew chief.
Michael Waltrip, Childers' current boss, relieved him of duty as Brian Vickers' crew chief Tuesday, putting Scott Miller, competition director, in charge.
Haas' decision to hire Busch to a multi-year deal was not only stunning and unexpected but pulled off so quickly. Haas said the project first came to him July 25th, at Indianapolis. Monday August 26th the deal was signed.
That leaves Barney Visser, Busch's current team owner, working the market. There has been speculation, which Haas has added to, that Toyota was interested in Busch, either in a jump by Visser, or a move by Joe Gibbs.
Whatever the situation, when Haas saw the opening, he didn't waste time making the move. He called Busch Monday after the Brickyard to make the offer.
"We all see how Kurt has done on the track," Haas. "He's done an amazing job taking a car that is a singlecar team. They've done a remarkable job to compete in the top10.
"I know Kurt's résumé as well as anybody. I like his attitude. He's passionate about what he does. He likes to win. He's not afraid to get in people's faces.
"I think there's a good match there.
"He's a passionate person...and it takes a lot of passion to win these races.
"That he runs into his friends at 200 mph once in a while, has a few tough words with that, they all do that. I don't have any problems with that."
So Ryan Newman didn't make the cut? (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
So one of the big stories here is Haas' sudden leap to the fore, after playing in Stewart's shadow for the past several years since teaming.
"I have to admit Tony Stewart is somewhat of an overwhelming personality," Haas says dryly. "When he came in here, this team had no credibility.
"We were a small, struggling team in the back that would have died out and nobody would have noticed."
So July 12th Stewart announced he couldn't do a fourth team and was thus cutting Ryan Newman loose to find a new team....and less than two weeks later Haas himself is making the move to hire Busch?
Something might seem strange here.
"I simply wanted a change, an opportunity to do something different," Haas says.
"I don't think this says anything negative about Ryan. He's been a great driver, done a great job.
"After five years I just feel I want to take hold of an opportunity that was presented to me.
"There was an opportunity to have Kurt Busch join us as driver. He's been a favorite of mine. I thought this was a great opportunity...too great to pass up."
Kurt Busch (L) and Gene Haas: It may make sense, but it did come together pretty darned quick. Did Toyota blink? (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Remember RYR
Submitted by Jay on Wed 08/28/2013 - 00:02.
Look for Stewart Haas to go the same way Robert Yates team did in its last seasons. Pretty much a powerful team in shambles. Too many egos. I doubt Hendrick,Gibbs,Penske,and Roush-Fenway are willing to sit still while it happens. Hoping Newman gets the last laugh!
Kurt and SHR
Submitted by Al on Wed 08/28/2013 - 05:09.
I wonder how Harvick feels about the deal. Will he like working with Kurt? Does he even like Kurt? He has stated his dislike for Kyle on occasion. It wil be interesting to see the Harvick grin when questioned about this situation.
It now looks like there is more to the story of letting Ryan go then all of the complimentary words about him made by Stewart and Haas. Why wouldn't Haas at least offer a partial sponsorship to him to go with the Quicken partial? Inquiring minds want to know.
One thing for sure is that this can be the most volatile team NASCAR has ever had. I think black hats are in order. All four drivers have shown a propensity to allow their emotions to get out of hand. There's a good chance that they will create a show within a show at every race. Could very well ignite the excitement NASCAR needs. What would be really neat would be if they would break their alliance with HMS and create a real rivalry in the sport. The plain vanilla HMS boys vs. the SHR bad boys.
I wonder how Ryan Newman REALLY feels. This
Submitted by midasmicah on Wed 08/28/2013 - 09:03.
I wonder how Ryan Newman REALLY feels. This partnership can only end badly.
The problem I see with the fallout at SHR w/Ryan
Submitted by Lance Powell on Fri 08/30/2013 - 08:37.
The problem I see with the fallout at SHR w/Ryan Newman is that Newman was made to be the "fall guy". He gave up (or given no choice) to satisfy SHR for Danica Patrick like pit crew/crew chief swaps/personnel changes and "sponsor issues". I have a feeling he's going to RCR as a package deal with Matt Borland. And if that happens, is Jeff Burton the "odd man" out @RCR with Austin Dillon coming on the scene? Wouldn't it be sweet if Bass Pro heads to RCR with outdoors men RC and RN? Talk about payback from losing Budweiser to SHR.


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