Afghanistan Taliban tighten control with new bans
Essay contrasts U S freedoms with Taliban rule in Afghanistan where bans extend to playing cards neckties lipstick nail polish chessboards and many items deemed un Islamic. It notes women face restrictions while men must grow beards and wear modest clothing.
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Afghanistan
Taliban
Levi’s
Avian Discrimination Narrated by a Prairie Listener
A midsummer scene describes a sunny afternoon as the author, while potato work proceeds, is serenaded by a brown thrasher. The entry notes May 12 arrival through mid September presence, and quotes experts on the bird’s rapid varied song and expressive performance.
Brown Thrasher Residents Stir Neighbors and Council
A neighborly note describes the brown thrasher with a long tail and reddish brown plumage that sings to attract a mate and defend territory. It notes nesting habits, a four foot high nest, and a diet of large beetles, while contrasting songbird wishes with a crows problem in Birch Hills prompting local council discussion on culling or trapping.
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Seton
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Christmas Tree Farm
Birch Hills
Kinistino Post- Gazette