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World's tallest man over 8ft high

published by You on 17 September, 2009 - 14:29

The world's tallest man - who also has the largest hands and feet - has been named by Guinness World Records for the launch of its 2010 book.

At 8ft 1in (2.47m), Sultan Kosen, from Turkey, is about 4in (10cm) taller than previous title-holder Bao Xishun.

The 27-year-old's hands measure 10.8in (27.5cm) and his feet 14.3in (36.5cm).

Mr Kosen, whose height is due to the medical condition pituitary gigantism, said he hoped his new-found fame would bring him love for the first time.

"The first thing I want to do is have a car that I can fit in, but more than that I want to get married," he said.

"Up until now it's been really difficult to find a girlfriend. I've never had one, they were usually scared of me. I'm hoping now I will find one."

Mark Steel: So has anyone really been 'Islamified' against their will?

published by You on 17 September, 2009 - 05:31

There's something touchingly innocent about the argument put forward by many people that the BNP should be allowed space in the mainstream media as this will "expose their ignorant ideas". Because history doesn't necessarily prove this to be the case. I don't suppose that, in 1941, many people thought: "You see, this is all working to plan. Now he's invaded Russia everyone will see just what an idiot this Hitler really is."

Eid street parties... ?

published by You on 16 September, 2009 - 07:29

Now that Eid is circulating into warmer weathers, would anyone ever consider doing the old British thing of "street parties"?

Basically everyone sets up outside their own house and especially in a place with a large muslim community it could be quite friendly and uplifting... or soaked through.

Could be a good way to engage with neighbours, and even let non muslims engage in the celebrations.

On the other hand, I would probably never do such a thing.

Police stop-and-search forms cut

published by You on 16 September, 2009 - 06:47

Police officers will no longer have to fill out lengthy forms when they stop and search people in the street, the home secretary will announce.

The forms have been criticised for being complicated and bureaucratic.

Alan Johnson will say that in future only the ethnicity of the person stopped and the reason why will have to be recorded.

He will make the announcement at the Police Superintendents' Association annual conference on Wednesday.

This move will save 200,000 hours of officers' time a year, the home secretary will say.

Read more @ BBC News

England 'divorce haven' of Europe

published by You on 15 September, 2009 - 14:35

England has become the "divorce capital of Europe", according to a senior family lawyer.

The system is paternalistic and unprincipled, says Lady Deech, chair of the Bar Standards Board.

Huge assets can be divided equally after only a few years of marriage, sending the wrong message, she says.

A leading defence lawyer says judges do recognise that women in short marriages should not be compensated in the same way as in long marriages.

Wrong message

Lady Deech says settlements that automatically keep ex-wives in comfort at the expense of ex-husbands are wrong.

Witness to violence in Swat valley

published by You on 15 September, 2009 - 06:49

Here Javed Iqbal from Hajiabad describes what happened when the army raided his village.

Pakistan's army says it has investigated the incident and denies Mr Iqbal's version of events.

Our village is called Hajiabad and is located in the Charbagh area of Swat.

The security forces came into our village on 20 June 2009 and blew up the house of a local Taliban Commander, Sher Mohammad Qasab.

After doing this, they searched my house and that of my sister, which are located side-by-side next to the Taliban commander's.

At that time I told the army officials that they must inform us before coming as the Taliban are hiding in the area.

Aladdin Sweets are HARAM

published by JAVED on 14 September, 2009 - 21:17

These sweets under the brand name Aladdin are sold in these corner shops with a big Halal Sign on them.

I was curious to find out that if they were halal, and when investigating it has been confirmed that Aladdin sweets are Haraam.

So brother & sisters avoid eating these sweets.

For your own information ring the number at the back of the packet and ask them where are the sweets manufactuered and are they sure that their is not contamination of pork gelatine during the production process, you will find your answers.

10 Steps to Maximise the Last Ten Days of Ramadan!

published by the_truth on 13 September, 2009 - 17:01

[b]10 Steps to Maximising the Last Ten Days of Ramadan[/b]

[b]The last ten days of Ramadan are very precious indeed:[/b]

Allah's Messenger used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time." (Muslim).

Hazrat Aishah (Ra) reported that during the last ten days of Ramadan; the Messenger of Allah would wake his wives up during the night and then remain apart from them (that is, being busy in acts of worship). (Bukhari)

Hazrat Aisha (Ra) reported that with the start of the last ten days of
Ramadan, the Prophet (Saw) used to tighten his waist belt (i.e. work hard) and used to pray all the night, and used to keep his family awake for the prayers. (Bukhari)

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