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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fun with Fatwas: What’s with the angry Recording Angels?

Question Allah has created for us noble, recording angels that record everything we say and hear. What is the wisdom behind their creation while Allah has full knowledge, and nothing that we hide or reveal is hidden from Him? Answer What is the wisdom behind creating honourable, recording angels... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

And in Florida: Big Boobs Cause Imbalance and Whiplash…

A woman in Florida claims she failed a field sobriety test and was arrested for drunken driving because her 'big boobies' got in the way of her balancing. When officers didn't seem convinced of this explanation, Maureen J. Raymond, 49, tried to show them what she meant by trying to take her top off.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

And in Kansas: Supermarket Burglar Found Naked and Covered in Chocolate…

A man was arrested after he broke into a Kansas grocery store and was found with peanut butter and chocolate smeared all over his naked body. Andrew Toothman, 22, didn't tell police why he felt the need to break into the Food World IGA in the small town of Neon, Kansas, but he was found there early... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

And in Saudi Arabia: Men no longer in Women’s Panties…

One might have thought that the ultra-conservative nature of Saudi society would have long ago dictated that women sell lingerie to women. But that was not the case. Apparently the need to keep women unemployed, non-driving, and totally dependent on men previously outweighed the embarrassment women... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 30, 2012

And in Pennsylvania: The Big Denture Hunt…

Bridgeville, PA, police said they are searching for the person responsible for a series of car break-ins. Investigators said the thief is smashing windows to gain access to the vehicles and then stealing items from inside. Victim Kathy Saunoras said her sport utility vehicle was targeted. She said... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 27, 2012

And in Russia: Plastic Penguins & Lego Men to the Gulag…

Because protests in the Siberian city of Barnaul are guaranteed to incur the wrath of authorities, no matter how small - quite literally. Police have asked prosecutors to look at ways of outlawing an anti-corruption protest manned by soft toys, plastic penguins, Lego men and South Park figures, The... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

And in Indiana: Senate panel OKs creationism teaching bill...

An Indiana Senate panel has approved a bill that would allow creationism to be taught in Indiana 's public schools. The Times of Munster reported that the Republican-controlled Senate Education Committee voted 8-2 Wednesday to send the legislation to the full Senate despite pleas from scientists and... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 20, 2012

And in Florida: Resident of Heaven Not Guilty of Tax Evasion…

A 40-year-old Melbourne man who told IRS agents he was not subject to man’s laws but instead was an American national who “resided in the Kingdom of Heaven,” pled not guilty this week to charges he filed false tax returns. Russell P. Gentile also faces one count of obstruction of an IRS agent after... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Fun with Fatwas: On Beating Your Wife…

Fatwa No: 85402 How to deal with an ill-conduct wife Question My question is about beating women in Islam and I want to know if the man is allowed to beat his wife if she has said some bad thing against him when they are talking. Is it an Islamic behavior that the man got very angry and he beats his... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

And in California: Deadly Rice Krispies…

An Azusa man is behind bars for allegedly trying to murder his wife by poisoning her Rice Krispies. Paramedics responded to a call around 8:40pm Thursday at a home in the 200 block of North Dalton Avenue after the 51-year-old woman ingested a poisonous chemical. She "noticed a horrible smell and... Sign in to see full entry.

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