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France Stands Strong on Burqa Ban
A “burqa” is an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies in public places. The burqa can refer to the woman’s loose body-covering plus the head-covering and face-veil, but is more generally understood to refer to just the head-covering. I, like many others, have seen women wearing these pieces, but have never truly understood their significance. I always assumed they were a vestige of cultural and religious tradition, and I never expected them to be at the root of such uproarious controversy. But since France’s recent ban of most types of face-coverings, these little pieces of fabric have spurred other European countries to consider similar laws and inspired fear in French Muslims that the rule will permanently stigmatize them.
Cool Cooking Games for Kids
If you are looking for a way to tear your child away from his familiar activities–playing video and computer games–consider playing cool cooking games with him. Cooking with your kids is a creative way to bond and to teach healthy habits at the same time. Don’t let your kid’s age deter you from cooking with your kids. Web MD reports that many children–as young as 2 years old–show an interest in cooking.
Madonna Adoption Denied
Madonna’s request to adopt a second child from Malawi was rejected, according to her lawyer, Alan Chinula. The lawyer did not attend the hearing and would not comment further. According to a judge and lawyer present at the court hearing in Malawi, Madonna’s adoption request was not approved due to the country’s residency rules.