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I heard the noise. And again. I left the living room. I went into the obsidian room, and found that the sound was echoing from round there. We had placed a thin lid onto the coffin. I pushed it off, and saw Nathen screaming. He stopped. His whole body ws shaking wildly.
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"Lying?" said both Druff and Xectix in unison. The flat statement that came from Kalt surprised both that cause Druff's eyebrows and opened his mouth as if to say something but got lost for words, and the rocks Xectix was juggling to fall on his head. Although he didn't seem to notice as he simply scratched his beard.
"Yeah, lying" Kalt repeated himself.
"I have just spent the last twenty minutes of my time explaining the history of our country and the Prophecy, how your destiny is intertwined with it, and you think I'm lying?" Druff said with a constricted voice to attempt to hide his annoyance.
"What could possibly make you think we were lying to you Kalt?" Xectix said while finally rubbing his head after a delayed reaction of pain from the rocks kicked in.
"Did you ever listen to yourself? It's ridiculous all of it! You really expect me to buy into a farfetched make believe tale like that? Do you think I'm stupid or something? If this prophecy is so damned important, how comes we've never learned it in class?" Kalt said while mocking them.
"I assure you everything I said was true and it's not any particular importance to the educational curriculum in the academy, and as such it is not taught, but if you actually confer to the library once in a while like other students you would see entire columns dedicated to the Prophecy" Druff said glaring down Kalt.
"Then how comes you have never said anything like this to me in the past?" Kalt questioned.
Xectix interjected before Druff spoke. "Kalt, use a little bit of logic to make sense of madness, do you really think a five year old would understand, or even comprehend what was just told to you?"
Kalt stuttered "well I... I guess not..."
"Indeed" Druff continued "when we first met it was not the time to explain such things, and the reason we haven't told up until now is because we didn't want to burden you with any unnecessary pressure, why just being the Hero of the Academy is pressure enough without knowing the Prophecy."
"So why tell me now?" Kalt asked.
"Because what happened today with the wall and the sudden enhancement of magical prowess had something to do with the Prophecy and your dormant powers" Xectix replied.
Kalt sat forward trying to wrack his brains around all this new information, "So can you explain what really happened with me today?"
"The only choice, as illogical is it may be, is that your prophecy power has been tapped into and released, meaning that now all obstacles that were otherwise hard for you to overcome before because of your lack of power or experience are now no problem for you" Druff said quietly still glaring.
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"And I have the ability to learn all the hero types in the world, not only Respoten's powers" Kalt asked again.
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"And what exactly happened today then knowing all that?" Kalt asked anxiously, this was his main question he wanted answered.
Xectix stepped forward. "Well the only thing we can come up with is that somehow you unlocked your dormant powers, thereby giving you the power of the Hero of the World."
Kalt looked at Xectix "and what exactly does that mean?"
Xectix scratched his beard and went cross eyed as if he was looking at his nose "basically, not to mince words like Druff does, it means that you just went superhuman."
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Kalt was dumbstruck; he couldn't believe what he had just heard. Once again his life had turned upside down but somehow this time for the better. "So basically what your saying is, I don't really need to train anymore? That I've just learnt all these powers just like that?"
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"Meaning that I know in your lessons for Kertica training you are currently doing cloud reading and wavelengths correct?" Druff asked. Kalt nodded, "well it is our belief that those options are easy for you now, your dormant prophecy powers draw on the deep hidden power within you making you already skilled in their use, but as for later lessons like anatomy tone and foresight you can't use because you don't know how to use them.
Kalt still couldn't believe this, it was like his prayers had been answered, he was being told that he somehow gained power, a lot of power and enough to finally learn his powers at a good pace. He finally had power to advance as a hero and to be able to beat those bandits. Although one thing did bother him, "so why did all this happen now?" he asked.
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Muslim weddings can be either small or large, depending on the family. Sometimes, the nikkah is attended by close family members, while receptions or dinners can have more than 100 guests.
Muslim weddings can be quite colourful with tones of reds, greens and whites, depending on the bride's choice and cultural background. At some South Asians Muslim weddings and receptions, for example, you'll see the bride wear red or blue tones, and at some Arab Muslim weddings, for example, you may see a bride in a white bridal outfit.
Monetary gifts are generally popular and at some weddings, monetary amounts (depending on how well you know the couple) should end in a $1. This is supposed to signify auspiciousness for the couple's big day. The one thing you don't want to bring is a bottle of wine — or any type of alcohol, for that matter.
During dinner (or lunch, depending on the event you attend), you'll have a wide range of meats and vegetarian dishes to choose from. Because cultures vary from Arab countries to South Asian countries, there really is no standard wedding meal. However, one thing these weddings do have in common is the meat served will be halal and pork is prohibited.
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Tamil Hindu weddings are usually held at temples, banquet halls or sometimes, outdoors. Guests attending should expect assigned seating, keeping in mind family (which can be large in number) sit in the front. The guest list on average has over 250 people. Grooms (maapillai) and brides (manamahal) sit around a priest on a stage called a manavarai or mandap.
Typically, a Tamil wedding ritual lasts about an hour and 15 minutes. Wedding ceremonies are followed by lunch or dinner, depending on the time of the wedding.
At Tamil weddings, most women (including their non-Tamil guests) wear traditional sarees, and sometimes have their hair tied in a bun or braided with flowers. Men from the immediate family wear white dhotis (traditional men's garment) and a white shirt with a golden border. Other male guests are required to wear formal wear. For both men and women, gold is very common. If you are attending a Tamil wedding, try avoid wearing black, it is seen as bad luck.
Most couples prefer monetary gifts — this can range anywhere from $100 to $200 per guest.
Most Tamil weddings (held at Hindu temples, for example) serve vegetarian dishes. These meals include everything from rice and curries, vegetarians patties, vegetarian rolls, eggless cake and Tamil sweets made with rice or buttermilk. During the wedding ceremony, drinking is prohibited. If the couple decides to hold a reception, you will find most likely find meaty dishes and booze there.
Bridal parties aren't traditionally used at Tamil weddings, but if couples choose to do so, young girls are often the flower girls, and some brides have their closest friends dressed in similar sarees as bridesmaids.
Some Tamil couples opt to have their marriage registered on the same day of their Tamil wedding — just because of schedule or timing. Often couples will exchange wedding rings after the wedding ceremony ends. But a custom at all Tamil weddings is the thali/mangalsutre — a gold chain that is tied by the groom around the bride's neck during the ceremony.
When the thali is tied around the bride's neck, you will probably hear this traditional wedding song called the kettimelam.
The bride and groom both wear traditional Tamil clothing. The bride usually wears a kanchipuram saree (often in a red tone, made of silk with thick golden borders) adorned with heavy gold jewelry. The bride usually has her hair braided with extensions and pieces of gold jewelry, The groom either wears a white dhoti, a shirt with a golden border or a sherwarni which is a traditional Indian pant suit. Grooms also wear turbans or thalappas on the day of their weddings. During the wedding — right before the bride ties the knot — it is customary for her to to change into a second saree. This second saree is called the koorai and the first saree (which she enters the venue with) is called a manavarai saree.
Most Tamil weddings you attend will be performed with Hindu rituals, but there are also Christian Tamil weddings that follow Christian rituals (like the white wedding dress).
Families play a huge role at Tamil weddings. Sometimes they are even responsible for arranging the bride and groom together. During the wedding ceremony, the parents of the bride and groom also exchange vows to symbolize the union of two families.
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For the most part, Jewish weddings are held at synagogues (the Jewish house of worship), hotels and event venues, says wedding planner Naomi Serkin of Naomi Serkin and Associates in Toronto.
Depending on how religious the bride and groom are, most weddings tend to be on Thursdays or Sundays. This is due to restrictions placed on things like photography, cooking and travelling on Shabbat (the day or rest of worship), which runs from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Like most weddings, Jewish weddings follow the standard ceremony followed by a reception. If you're attending both events (look for details in your invitation), the day altogether can last between five and seven hours.
The dress code usually comes down to how religious the couple is. If the bride and groom (and their families) tend to be more religious, avoid showing shoulders or wearing anything short and revealing. Something formal should be fine otherwise. In general, avoid wearing white — the bride deserves all the attention. Men are expected to wear kippahs, which are usually provided by the couple at the door.
At a Jewish wedding, you will see the couple get married under a canopy called a chuppah (or huppah), symbolizing the home the couple will build together. Usually made with cloth or a sheet with four poles, the four openings represent how open the couple is to family and friends. Some couples use an ancestor's prayer shawl for their canopy, while others ask friends to help create it, like a quilt.
If you're thinking about gifts, think monetary. Depending how well you know the couple, expect to give around $150 to $250. Alternatively, inquire to see if there's a registry.
Jewish weddings also include a large meal portion of traditional Jewish foods along with meat dishes, desserts and booze. Some weddings will only serve Kosher foods, and therefore meats and dairy may not be served at the same meal. Before the meal portion begins, an older relative will start with a prayer over a large challah bread. This prayer can also be done by the bride and groom.
Serkin says guest lists depend on the couple, but on average she says she will see about 200 to 350 guests per wedding.
When it's time to dance, get ready to move your feet. Along with a band or DJ and dance floor, you will also see the traditional hora, or circle dance, performed where the bride and groom are lifted on chairs.
You may hear a few words at the ceremony and reception. Simcha means celebration and mazel tov means good luck. Try it out yourself!
You may see a few things at the ceremony, again, depending on how religious the couple is. In some ceremonies, the bride begins by walking around the groom seven times. Often, the rabbi and cantor will bless the couple over a cup of wine (which they share) and at the end of the ceremony, the couple kiss and the groom steps on a glass (usually wrapped in a napkin). Here is where you can say mazel tov!
NEXT: 12 things that happen at Jewish weddings
There are several superstitions and traditions Catholic people follow during weddings. For example, you've probably heard the phrase: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence (a coin) in your shoe. This refers to the five things the bride must incorporate to her outfit on her big day. All of these actions represent good luck.
While some couples and churches don't allow this at ceremonies, Catholic people believe throwing rice after the couple ties the knot represented prosperity. (It's often done outside the church.)
Two days before the big day, some couples hang a rosary outside their windows to ensure good weather.
A custom traditionally done by African Americans during slavery, jumping the broom symbolizes the unification of two families into one.
At a Catholic wedding, you will also see bridesmaids, often dressed in similar colours. Bridesmaids (looking identical) were used to confuse evil spirits that may descend on the bride.
Often, Catholic weddings are held at the church either the bride, groom or their parents belong to. Traditionally, a Catholic wedding can only be held within the confines of a church, and it is up to the priest to give couples consent to marry outside of it.
If you any questions about the wedding, the maid of honour is your go-to gal. For example, gifts for the bride and groom can be tricky, and often at Catholic weddings, the maid of honour has the best insight.
Go for something elegant and modest, and avoid plunging necklines or short hemlines. In some cases, the bride may not want you to wear white — always ask the maid of honour if you're uncertain.
If you're attending a Catholic wedding, ceremonies often last around an hour.
At Catholic wedding ceremonies, the bride usually stands on the lefthand side of the groom. In the past, people believed this was in case an intruder came to kidnap the bride, the groom would have his right arm free to reach for his sword and protect her.
A Catholic wedding ceremony can have up to 100 to 150 people, while smaller weddings cap off at around 50. For receptions, which happen after the ceremony, couples can invite anywhere from 50 to 100 friends and family members.
During the ceremony, guests seated inside the church should not be talking. If you're wearing a fascinator, sit in the back rows to give people a chance to see the ceremony.
NEXT: 10 Things you need to know about Italian weddings
Italian weddings can have 250 to 350 guests, and sometimes up to 1,000. Because Italian weddings are heavily focused around family, the bride and groom are expected to invite all of their siblings, cousins, great aunts, and great uncles — and their children. "Parents often have a say in the guest list as they most often foot a large portion of the bill," says Lynzie Kent, a Toronto-based wedding and event planner of Love by Lynzie.
If their ceremony is Catholic, it can last anywhere from 60 to 75 minutes, Kent says. Italian ceremonies usually take place in the mornings (around 10 a.m.) to leave a huge gap of time before the reception. If you're planning to go to both events, make sure you're available for the whole day.
Traditional couples with a large guest count will have their wedding ceremony take place at their families' church. Receptions are usually hosted at banquet halls, but Kent says she is seeingmore couples try outdoor or urban venues as well.
Term to know: Boosta Almost all couples expect a cash gift at their wedding. Each wedding will have a boosta box, a box where guests can leave their gifts. "At many Italian weddings, the parents and bridal party form a receiving line as guests enter. At the end of the line, you'll greet the couple and leave your envelope in the Boosta Box next to them. This is their opportunity to thank you for your gift," Kent says. In terms of how much to give, this can be anywhere from $100 to $250 per person or $250 to $400 per couple to be safe.
If you're attending an Italian wedding, expect a lot of food. And we mean a lot. Italian weddings usually serve antipasto, seafood, espresso, pasta and a meat course during the reception. Traditional Italian sweets are also served, along with pastries, candy, and wedding cake.
Most weddings tend to be black-tie affairs. As a guest, it is considered rude to wear white and slightly taboo to wear all black, Kent says. However, Kent says the latter is changing and more female guests are coming to weddings dressed in all black.
Here's a cool tradition: On the night before the wedding, the groom must deliver flowers to his fiancée's house. These flowers can be used as the bride's bouquet, and represent the last gift she receives as a "single" person. "Last fall, one of my grooms surprised his bride by singing a traditional Italian song to her with guitar, and then giving her the flowers," Kent says.
Term to know: Bombonieres Bombonieres, or favours, are always given at Italian weddings. Traditionally, these bags are filled with at lease five (a lucky number) pieces of confetti (white candy-coated almonds). These days, couples give out wrapped cookies, Christmas tree ornaments, or give a donation to charity.
If the wedding you go to just happens to be on a rainy day, start dancing ... and bring your umbrella. Italians consider rain on your wedding day to be a sign of good luck, and a happy marriage in the long run.
Traditionally, Italian receptions go out with a bang. Kent says in ancient Roman law, it's said there needed to be at least 10 witnesses at a wedding. For this reason, many Italian brides and grooms have several bridesmaids and groomsmen. "The witnesses would all dress very similar to the bride and groom to ward off and confuse evil spirits who could curse the happiness of the bride and groom," she adds.
NEXT: 12 things you should know about Hindu weddings
Terms to know: pooja/puja Sometimes, families send out two separate invitations (one for the groom's side of the family and one for the bride's side). The invitation is basically the road map for the wedding. Since Hindu weddings can take up three to five days of events, the invitation has times and locations of every event you're invited to. A lot of the time, guests may only be invited to a few events — things like the puja (prayer) and henna party are usually for close family and friends.
Term to know: Mandir/mandhir, mandap Typically, Hindu weddings are held at banquet halls or Hindu temples (mandirs). At both venues, seats are usually set up facing the main stage with the mandap — a gazebo made with four pillars decorated with flowers and colourful drapes. At some temples, however, guests may be expected to sit on the floor. At all temples, shoes are not allowed to be worn during the ceremony.
If you see a few seats in the front that are empty, don't approach them. The first few rows of the ceremony are usually saved for immediate family members and the bridal party. Often, you won't see a "reserved" sign. Other times, friends and family of the bride sit on one side, while the groom's family and friends sit on the opposite end.
Most guests attend weddings in traditional Indian sarees and suits. If you're wearing a dress, choose something conservative. In terms of colours, avoid black, white and red. The first two colours have negative meanings in Hindu culture (death), and red is often worn by the bride.
Most couples expect monetary gifts. When you get to the venue, you'll see a family member with a money box. If you don't, you can give your card and money (always add an extra dollar for good luck, so $101, $201, etc.), directly to the bride and groom during picture time.
Terms to know: Saptapadi Once the prayers and rituals begin, it is best to refrain from talking loudly or eating in your seat. The ceremony itself has several parts that differ depending on the country you're from, but most commonly, couples take seven steps around the holy fire, called the saptapadi. Each step represents a promise and vow.
Terms to know: Agni, pandit ji Speaking of the holy fire, this is called an agni. Not only does the couple walk around it, but it is also used for several other religious rituals. During the wedding, the priest (the pandit ji) ensures the flame doesn't go out.
Terms to know: Red sindoor, mangal sutra Besides exchanging wedding rings (which is actually a Western tradition), the bride usually gets a line of red powder on the part of her hair and a black and gold bridal necklace called the mangal sutra. These two gifts from the groom basically symbolize a woman's commitment to her partner.
You will see a lot of gold jewelry, red clothing pieces and dark maroon henna. Brides usually decorate their arms and legs the night before the wedding, and often each woman's hand or leg tells a love story. During the ceremony, you will also smell and see many incense sticks.
Once the ceremony is over, families will go up and give their blessings to the newlyweds and take pictures. This can take a long time — sometimes guests lists can include 1,000 people. If you come with a group of friends or with your family, make sure you all go up at the same time.
Term to know: Thali At some Hindu weddings (especially at the temple), expect to have lunch or dinner in a steel plate called a thali. Food at Hindu weddings is almost always vegetarian and includes a variety of salads, curries, rice and roti. Alcohol is also not permitted. Pro tip: Taste before you take, food tends to be spicy.
Hindu weddings are followed by huge buffet feast and dance party at the reception. This is when the bride and groom finally get to wind down after a week of rituals and events. Let loose, get some booze and dance the night away with the newlyweds!
NEXT: Guest Code: 8 Etiquette Tips For Chinese Weddings
Traditional Chinese weddings are held at Chinese restaurants or banquet halls, decorated in red and gold for good luck. For dinner, Chinese banquet meals have about 10 or 12 courses. As a guest, make sure you come hungry. Meals are typically eaten within the course of three hours, interspersed with activities and games for the bride, groom and guests.
Don't be shy to talk to other people or servers at your table. If you're sitting with the bride and groom's family members or friends, ask about the significance of dishes being eaten. Each dish during the 10 to 12-part course represents something important for the couple. For example, the word for "fish" is a homonym for riches or abundance, and is usually served whole with the head and tail, symbolizing a good start and finish to the year. Long noodles are symbolic of longevity, so they usually appear near the end of the meal. Lobster, shark fin soup (or a replica), chicken and a lot of seafood, for example, are common dishes found in traditional Chinese wedding dinners.
During dinner, the bride and groom will come up to each table to toast guests as a sign of respect for coming to their celebration. When they approach your table, make sure you stand up with your glass and give them one unified table toast in celebration. Cheers!
Besides a variety of seafood and chicken dishes, a full roast suckling pig — feet, head and all — is a common sight and dish during cocktail hour. If you're a vegetarian or vegan, be polite and don't stare. You can easily offend family members by looking grossed out. And if you're a meat eater who has never eaten it, just try it — suckling pig is delicious.
It is common and customary to lift your bowl and use chopsticks to push rice or noodles into your mouth at the dinner table. If you're not comfortable using chopsticks, ask your server for a fork and spoon.
Don't wear red or white at a Chinese wedding — you don't want to steal the bride's thunder or bring bad luck. Brides often change into red dresses in the evening portion of the wedding, while white symbolizes death and mourning.
If you stuff your face with a delicious meal and still want some to go, it's not considered rude to ask for containers for leftovers. In fact, asking for leftovers is considered a sign of appreciation during a Chinese wedding.
While some weddings require boxed gifts for the couple, cash gifts are customary in Chinese weddings. Simply place the cash or cheque into a nice card or red envelope (a hong bao) and leave it in a guest box upon your arrival. The amount you give is entirely up to you, however it is best to avoid the number four, which is associated with death. Alternatively, anything with the number eight is auspicious because it symbolizes fortune.
NEXT: Guest Code: 11 Things You Need To Know Before You Go To A Sikh Wedding
Term to know: The Baraat The Baraat is the groom's procession: A portion of singing and dancing that happens right before the wedding ceremony. At this time, the groom — often decked out in gold and sometimes in a luxury car or on a horse — is followed by his closest friends and family.
Term to know: The Milni The milni is the official meeting of both families. Key male family members from both sides exchange garlands and greet each other, symbolizing the acceptance of two families into one.
Term to know: Gurdwara Before you enter the main hall of the Gurdwara (a Sikh place of worship), take off your shoes.
When you're at the wedding ceremony, cover your head with a head scarf if you're a woman, or a bandana if you're a man. The Gurdwara or the couples' family will provide you with head coverings.. Also, if you're not wearing an Indian suit or saree, dress conservatively — avoid low-cut tops or short skirts and dresses.
Term to know: Guru Granth Sahib You may see some of the guests walk up to the front of the hall and bow their heads in front of the Guru Granth Sahib, a religious text of holy scriptures. For non-Sikh guests, this is not mandatory.
Men and women are often seated on opposite sides of the hall. Close family members or the bridal party make up the first few rows.
At a Sikh wedding ceremony, guests are expected to sit on the floor. You can sit comfortably with your legs crossed but do not point your feet in the direction of the holy scriptures book located in the front.
A Sikh wedding ceremony usually last 45 minutes and wraps up before noon. During this time, guests should not be chit-chatting or talking in the hall.
Term to know: kara parshad At the end of the ceremony, a sweet pudding called kara parshad is passed around to all of the guests. This dessert is made with whole wheat flour, butter and sugar. You can learn how to make your own here.
After the ceremony is complete and the bride and the groom are officially married, guests are invited to congratulate the couple and take pictures.
Term to know: Bhangra Sikh weddings are all about close-knit communities and having fun. Everyone eats, drinks and dances to bhangra (a genre of Punjabi music) together. Sikh weddings are also very large and average around 600 to 1,000 guests.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims' Ihsaan Gardee said it was possible the minister had made a mistake. But given the similarity between the minister's tweet and a recent Conservative Party's fundraising note that used the terms niqab and hijab interchangeably, he said that's "hard to believe."
Alexander served as Canada's ambassador to Afghanistan from 2003 to 2005, which makes it doubtful he did not know what he was saying, Gardee said.
"It stretches the imagination that he would not know the difference between hijab, niqab, and burka."
The fundraising note said the Conservative government "strongly opposes the wearing of a niqab – or any face covering – that would stand in the way of reciting the citizenship oath proudly, loudly and for everyone to see and hear."
"We believe that when someone becomes a Canadian citizen, they should embrace our culture and everything that makes us proud to be Canadian… It's why we filed a notice to appeal this week's court decision allowing people to wear the hijab while taking the oath."
The Liberals took aim at the Tories over the fundraising note during Question Period on Wednesday. In the House of Commons, Alexander said he knows from his experience living in a majority Muslim country that the hijab "has been used to cover the face of women — just as the niqab has been used, just as the burka has been used."
Sheema Khan, a Globe and Mail columnist and the author of "Hockey and Hijab: Reflections of a Canadian Muslim Woman," said she expected Alexander would not back down even if he had misspoken, because the Conservative government "rarely admits an error."
Khan, who wears a hijab, said she finds it offensive that the government is telling women who wear the niqab that they cannot dress in a certain way to attend a ceremony.
"I know Canadians don't like niqabs," she said. "[But] it's just preying on peoples' fears and prejudices.
"As Muslims, we feel the chill from this government."
In an election year, she said, she wasn't surprised to see the government alienate some communities to score political points.
"I hope, as Canadians, we reject it … but nothing would surprise me," she said.
Khan said people have told her they find her hijab oppressive.
"I do not believe I am oppressed. I find that quite patronizing, but you are entitled to your patronizing opinion."
Katherine Bullock, a lecturer at the University of Toronto and the author of "Rethinking Muslim Women and the Veil," said she believes the government is pandering for votes to many Canadians who are unhappy that Canada has become a multicultural society.
"They want to turn the clock back to a time when Canada was mostly white and mostly Christian," she said.
Many women who wear the hijab do so because it makes them feel closer to God, she said. Yes, some women are forced to wear it by their families, she added, but others want to wear it despite objections from more moderate family members.
"Every morning you get up, you look in the mirror and you say, 'I know everyone thinks I am a terrorist or oppressed, but I am going to wear this thing anyway,'" said Bullock, who wears the hijab.
"The government shouldn't be issuing these type of statements," she added. Muslim women already feel extremely vulnerable, she said.
"There is a lot of discrimination. It's hard to get a job in a hijab; it's impossible to get a job in a niqab… We would hope that the government would be coming out with statements that increase tolerance, that would increase acceptance of diversity and plurality in Canada. That is what Canada is supposed to stand for, and that's why many Muslims have chosen Canada as their place of immigration."


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Jerry and Patricia Styberg clearly love their Wauwatosa home, especially when they look out onto the once-grassy yards they've transformed into mini-wildlife sanctuaries, as well as cozy spots to relax.
"This yard is an adventure," Patricia said of their front yard, which has mostly native plants that are randomly planted. "Nothing is in order. There aren't rows of one thing here, and another thing there."
But their backyard is even more striking, and her favorite spot in their home is a side chair in the living room that can easily be turned to face the windows that look out onto the yard. From that vantage point, she can see their large, bubbling cast-concrete fountain, the stamped concrete paths that surround it, a wide variety of flowers, yard art, large trees and birds flying to and from the feeders and houses they've provided. The many wind chimes in their gardens and on their porch sing with every breeze.
She calls their Cape Cod "a joy to live in."
"The most beautiful thing is, we're a sanctuary for so many birds," Patricia said. "They all come to take baths here in the fountain. ... We even had a pair of ducks swimming in it. ... We bought this fountain for the birds, not for us. I'm crazy about it."
While the couple's love of nature is obvious outside, it's also reflected in Jerry's black and white photos of nesting herons above their living room fireplace. There's a black and white winter scene in their study, and a series of color photos Jerry made of the vernal ponds at Riveredge Nature Center in Saukville.
Their love of travel also is apparent in their artwork and accent pieces. Their dining room table is covered in a bright gold and blue tablecloth they purchased at a market in Sarlat (a French village featured in the film "Chocolat"), and at the top of their stairway there's a batik they found in New Mexico. Their first-floor bathroom sports a framed label they got in Paris from a lavender crate, and a watercolor from China that was a gift from a friend.
The couple, both retired, said their 2,100-square-foot home, purchased in 1980, also is packed with amenities they both love. Jerry worked as a health care administrator; Patricia was a school guidance counselor.
Their dining room ceiling has decorative plaster, crown molding and original maple floors they had stained a cherry color, and off their foyer there's a decorative staircase with a glossy, dark wood railing. The living room has two levels of crown molding in addition to decorative plasterwork on the ceiling, and a wood-burning fireplace that runs up to their second-floor master bedroom.
French doors lead to the dining room and a piano room. Other elegant touches include a leaded glass interior door in the entryway, a thick, wooden front door with a rounded top and beveled glass and, overlooking their backyard, a charming porch filled with plants and wind chimes.
The couple recently talked about their home and gardens while birds chirped in their backyard, and a chipmunk sunned itself on their back stoop.
Q. How did you decorate your piano room, and who uses it?
Patricia: We have a Steinway in it, and I play it.
Jerry: We have a poster of water lilies on the wall in there from our first trip to France.
Patricia: We had the walls faux painted, and we hired a young artist to paint whatever she wanted on the ceiling and walls to complement the poster. We have water lilies, toads and dragonflies.
Q. What are some of the colors you used in your home?
Patricia: The dining room is Federal Blue. We've had this color for years. I get lost in this blue color. The living room and the first-floor bathroom are Valentine Red. In our bedroom, we painted the walls light tan and put a light cocoa color over the fireplace. The kitchen cabinets are sage green; the walls are called Basket Weave.
Q. Did you make any upgrades in the kitchen?
Jerry: The cabinets are original. We did remove two rounded shelves that were attached to the cabinets in the area over the sink, and we had cabinets custom made over the stove to surround the microwave. We also painted the cabinets, put new glass fronts on some of them and added a double sink and a granite countertop.... The kitchen also has a large built-in pantry that's original and that we painted.
Q. How do you use your second bedroom?
Patricia: It's the yoga room, and we also foster cats in there. I also volunteer at the Humane Society at the Milwaukee campus, where I work with sick cats....
Jerry: It's a full-time commitment. We foster as often as we can.
One day we want to adopt some older cats and give them the best lives that we can.
Q. Where did you get the antique armoire in your hallway?
Jerry: I got that one and another one just like it when they tore down Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital. They were selling them for a song. I think I paid $25 each. The other one is in the yoga room.
Q. Tell me about your bedroom.
Jerry: The fireplace in the living room runs up here, and we have a large walk-in closet. The antique chest was my grandmother's, and it was made in Ireland. It's made of cedar and has copper straps.
Q. How much photography do you do?
Jerry: I like to go to Riveredge Nature Center and take photos. I'm also in the process of writing an article that features photos I took of my father's toolbox. I've always been interested in photography, but I've done more since I retired. I joined a photo group called CoPA, the Coalition of Photographic Arts. I'm on the board of directors now. I'm a juried artist and have had my work displayed in Gallery Night in the Third Ward as well as at other places (see his website).
Q. How many bird feeders do you have in your backyard?
Jerry: Seven. Sometimes I put feed in them twice a day. One feeder is on a pulley so we can see it from the bedroom.
Q. What are some of the plants in your gardens?
Patricia: Hostas, hydrangea, phlox, peony, bee balm, lily of the valley, columbine, red and white trillium, queen of the prairie, hollyhock, little blue stem, anemone and serviceberry. The robins go crazy over the serviceberry. We got most of the native plants in our front yard from a good friend who's a native plant specialist, Carol Hehn of Franklin. We also have gardens on each side of the house.
Q. Do you entertain much in your backyard?
Patricia: We have gatherings with different groups of friends. We float candles in the fountain. We like to light up the backyard like it's Christmas.
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And so she Danced
She felt as she was: naked, as she stepped from the protected comfort of the known, into the sprinkling cold that dripped from the showerhead. Eyes wide, goosebumps appeared across her flesh, and a fleeting feeling of stupidity flashed before being overwhelmed by a sensation of tingling risk she wanted to embark on. Determination rushed down her alongside the cool water and she released her doubts without compromise.
She didn't allow herself to feel watched or self conscious, and as the water warmed and slid down her back, her shoulders fell with her breaths and released the tension coiling inside.
One would have thought, volnerable and alone for the world to see would be an action to shrivel ones pride, but the glowing sensation inside of her wanted to come out. There was an inner radiance so possessed and buried deep so strong, she wanted to embrace it, and never let it go. Her core tingled and a smile parted over her unrestrained lips. A laugh bubbled up inside of her, uncontrolled it rolled back her head and burst out in an explosion of pure musical joy.
Cold shocks now hit her face, and she looked into the crying clouds in confusion. They trembled with passionate energy, urging her from her wet confines.
Her barefeet skipped across the ground and her arms swirled ever higher to meet the oncoming tears. Her whole body flew and she was not fat not bony, but the earth itself as her toes slid into the dirt.
Then her whole body wanted to be a part of it, and she flung herself to the ground, and rolled as gravity urged, not giving a dam in the world. Then she wanted to meet the sky, and her toes left the earth, her entire being straining for just one thing: to be free.
Something stirred inside of her. A daring for adventure. A rebellious streak. She'd thought this feeling had faded along with the photographs. Now undusted, she allowed herself to look at those memories again and let in those emotions she'd blocked out for so long.
Somewhere far far away, he was teaching her to love again, starting with herself.
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The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (Charlotte chapter) is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the African American community through the collective resources, abilities and experiences of the members. In developing its programmatic agenda, the 100 Black Men of Charlotte, Inc. recognizes the challenges facing African American youth, and strive to provide leadership and support in addressing these and other critical needs of the Black community. The 100 Black Men of Charlotte, Inc. seeks to: - increase educational opportunities for African American youth; - develop programs to empower youth to succeed academically, culturally and socially; - provide role models for young Black males; and - strengthen community support and involvement for African American youth.
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The 100's Movement of Youth (MOY) program maintains about 50 mentees annually. They are encouraged to stay in school with the aim of graduating from high school and getting a post-secondary education. Saturday Academies (twice monthly group mentoring sessions), tutorial sessions in the stock market and investing as well as Black History, one-on-one mentoring, the 3.0 Club, job shadowing, and the scholarship program are components of MOY. A Special Education intervention component, the Wimberly Initiative, was started in 2,000 in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the Policy Makers Partnership project of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, and other State and local partners. The purpose is to establish a model program to reduce the number of Black and other minority males classified in certain special education categories. The focus is on 30 boys attending Briarwood Elementary School. Since Briarwood ES is a feeder school to Cochrane MS, the 100 Black Men of Charlotte is now involved in a seamless program for students from first grade through college.
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BeschreibungA shady marine scientist suspects that his wife knows that he has been doctoring water samples so that a ruthless tycoon can continue polluting the Everglades, so he pushes her overboard from a cruise liner. But she's saved by former cop Mick Stranahan--and that's when the real adventure begins.
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SEOUL (Reuters) - Kim Jin-sun quit as head of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics organizing committee on Monday, the second senior official to step down in recent weeks.
Kim, 67, who had been President of the committee (POCOG) since 2011, had his resignation accepted by the government despite his term running until October 2015.
"Pyeongchang 2018 is at a turning point for the latter half of its Games preparation, which requires more detailed planning and execution," Kim said in a statement.
"At this critical juncture, I believe that Pyeongchang 2018 needs new leadership and a stronger system that will effectively carry out various Games-related projects. And this is why I decided to resign as President of POCOG."
Kim's departure follows that of Moon Dong-hoo, the Vice President and Secretary General of the committee, who tendered his resignation in May citing health problems but only quit earlier this month.
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Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont, Florida and sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside some 25 miles west of downtown Orlando. This area was once the center of the State's grape industry. After years of phenomenal growth, Lakeridge ranks as Florida's largest premium winery, and remains a pioneer in the development of table and sparkling wines from muscadine and hybrid grapes. Vintage-dated varietals from hybrids such as Stover and Blanc Du Bois are produced and marketed along with blended and sparkling wines from native Muscadine grapes.
More than 160,000 people are expected to visit the winery annually, enjoying its extensive tasting room, festivals and gift shop. With an overall production of over 100,000 cases, that's over 1 million bottles. Lakeridge Wines are sold under the Lakeridge and Lakeridge Reserve brands wines at the winery and at major supermarkets and wine shops throughout Florida. Together, these labels have won more than 600 awards for excellence in winemaking.
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- Put rhubarb, sugar, salt and lemon juice in a nonreactive skillet. Add 1 cup water and simmer over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened.
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Shot from the grounds of Pairc Ui Chaoimh (no relation!) while out walking with my sister, my son Adam who slept quietly in his buggy, and my dog Oscar who loved the long walk.
One of the many trees growing in the arid desert surrounding the ranch Automattic stayed in while in Arizona.
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A park bench in the lovely and picturesque Fitzgerald's Park, Cork.
Something awful happened. I went away with my family on a great weekend break on Friday and in the rush and stress I forgot to post some photos for the weekend. I'm catching up!
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Odelia Hernandez and Abel Medeles, who are U.S. citizens, are set to be sentenced Oct. 10. Eduardo Guzman Gonzales and Alberto Mendez Flores, both from Mexico, will be sentenced Oct. 17. Each faces up to 10 years in prison.
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We are a small IT-service company which provides besides general IT-services specific products.
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Winter is coming. Many of us have already started switching on the heater immediately after start-up and impatiently waiting for warm air. The season takes a toll on us, no doubt, but it's equally harsh on our vehicles. Preparing for winter is an important part of car ownership, and as DIYers, we can't forget about a particular aspect of winter that causes damage: road treatments.
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State and local road services scatter salt or coal ash on the road in order to promote ice melt and increase grip during slick conditions. That's great, but both ingredients are terrible for exposed metal parts. Drivers knew this way back in the Ford Model T days and liberally applied used motor oil to the chassis. It somewhat worked for preventing rust but made quite a mess. Used oil coatings are illegal in many places now and today's solutions are far superior.
Keep it clean
First, it's easier to keep a clean vehicle rust-free. Wash your ride as often as it needs, especially after driving through salt and ice-melt treatments. Use a high-quality car-wash soap and lint-free mitt, being sure to get everything off the paint and out of the wheel wells. If it's too cold to get out and spray on your own, pay a few bucks and run the vehicle through a touchless-type car wash. It's cheap, takes only a few minutes, and will do the trick in a pinch.
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Wax is a great product to have on your paint year round but especially so in winter. Rather than just a UV barrier in the summer, wax acts as an additional layer of protection between your paint and clear coat and the nasty grime on the road. Like a plumber wearing heavy-duty gloves, it's protection used for a reason. Use a good-quality carnauba wax before the first snowfall and road treatments for the best protection, and reapply every three months or after every car wash.
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If you drive at all during harsh weather conditions, some grit and grime will make it through the above layers of defense and get stuck to your paint. It's best not to let it sit, as gunk left for days or weeks can start to weaken the clear coat or can scratch the paint when finally cleaned off. A clay bar, a detailing favorite of the show-car crowd, can help out your daily driver. Clay bars are just what they sound like: a bar of clay that is carefully glided over a lubricated painted surface. The clay is gritty at the microscopic level and acts as a deep-cleaning paint treatment, removing any stuck-on particles and even imperfections in the paint. Kits are affordable, simple to use, and provide stunning results.
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Just a small investment of time and a few dollars of preventative maintenance will help keep your vehicle clean this winter and potentially save you thousands in maintenance costs or lost depreciation.
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