PGAD – Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

Woman Develops Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder After Wii Fit Injury A U.K. woman has been diagnosed with persistent genital arousal disorder after falling off her Wii Fit board and damaging a nerve, the Toronto Sun reported. Amanda Flowers, who lives in Manchester, England, said she has sexual urges up to 10 times a day since she fell. A doctor confirmed her diagnosis. “It began as a twinge down below, before surging through my body,” Flowers told a U.K. newspaper. “Sometimes it built up into a trembling orgasm.” PGAD is defined as persistent sexual arousal syndrome as “intense feelings of genital … Continue reading PGAD – Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

Interrogated by police every 20 seconds – UK!

Stop and search UK: A Briton is interrogated by police every 20 seconds. 90% aren’t even arrested By James Slack Singled out: Innocent BBC photographer Jeff Overs was stopped on suspicion of being a terrorist Somebody is stopped and searched by the police every 20 seconds in ‘Big Brother’ Britain, it was revealed last night. More than nine out of every ten of those interrogated by officers are not even subsequently arrested, let alone charged. Opposition parties say the revelation is yet more evidence of the Government’s disregard for civil liberties and ‘state knows best’ attitude. According to figures released … Continue reading Interrogated by police every 20 seconds – UK!

Kalahari captured in amazing photos

Is it time for dinner yet? Life in the deadly Kalahari captured in amazing wildlife photos By Daily Mail Reporter Whether they are evading ruthless predators or battling extreme temperatures the animals of the Kalahari face a daily battle for survival. South African photographer Hannes Lochner has spent the last two and half years observing wildlife in the picturesque Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, photographing animals and scenery for an incredible 800 days. His unique images have been brought together in a new book, Colours Of The Kalahari. Is it time for dinner? Two young male lions walk along a path together … Continue reading Kalahari captured in amazing photos

The sheep-pig

The sheep-pig pulling the wool over everybody’s eyes… By Daily Mail Reporter At first glance, with its woolly coat, onlookers would be forgiven for mistaking this creature for a sheep. However, a closer look at this rare breed reveals a snout and trotters usually found on pigs. It’s a confusing sight, but this is one of three curly coated Mangalitza ‘sheep-pigs’ which have been delivered to a UK zoo. Pig in a blanket: Buddy, one of the Mangalitza sheep-pigs that have been delivered to a zoo in Essex As part of a programme to help save the animals from extinction, … Continue reading The sheep-pig

American’s ‘quiet son’ on terrorism charges in Pakistan

By Steve Kingstone BBC News, Alexandria, Virginia Aman Hassan Yemer (centre) arriving for a court hearing in Sargodha “The last time I saw my son he was in his bedroom playing Xbox 360,” recalls 42-year-old Hassan. “The next day he just left with a group of friends, then called in the afternoon and said he was somewhere playing basketball.” It was hardly an alarm bell, an American teenager playing computer games and basketball on a quiet weekend last November, just after Thanksgiving. But 18-year-old Aman Hassan Yemer would not return to his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Instead, he and four … Continue reading American’s ‘quiet son’ on terrorism charges in Pakistan

India ‘human sacrifice’ to Kali?

India ‘human sacrifice’ suspected in West Bengal temple By Subir Bhaumik BBC News, Calcutta The severed head and torso of a man has been found in a temple in the Indian state of West Bengal in what the police say is a case of “human sacrifice”. The head and the body were found at the local temple to the goddess Kali near Chotomakdampur village in the western district of Birbhum. Police say they have detained a tribal villager for questioning. Human sacrifice is illegal in India. But a few cases do occur in remote and underdeveloped regions. “This man has … Continue reading India ‘human sacrifice’ to Kali?

Why were we Created? – One Muslims view

All praise is due to Allah. May His prayers and blessings be upon his Last Messenger and on all those who follow the path of righteousness until the Last Day. Not just Muslims, but every single human being has to answer the most fundamental question at some point in his or her lifetime: “Why was I created? Why am I here? What am I doing in this world? Why did God create me?” These questions are questions which each and everyone of us reflects on at some point during their life. We have some answers, which are given generally but … Continue reading Why were we Created? – One Muslims view

All change in Pakistan

By Syed Saleem Shahzad ISLAMABAD – The move to change the name of restive North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) to Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa – meaning “Khyber side of the land of the Pakhtuns” – to reflect the majority ethnic Pashtun population of the province has stirred a violent backlash that adds another layer to the myriad problems Pakistan faces. More than a dozen people have been killed in the past week in clashes between the security forces and non-Pashtun protesters in NWFP. After a two-day debate, the senate on Thursday passed the 18th amendment to the 1973 constitution that instituted the name … Continue reading All change in Pakistan

Taliban defiant following Marjah operation

By Hewad KABUL – Recent operations by foreign and Afghan government forces in Helmand province had little impact on Taliban capabilities ahead of the summer fighting season, an insurgent commander has claimed. Despite February’s assault by 15,000 troops on the Taliban stronghold of Marjah, its ranks are unhurt, uncowed and poised to retaliate, Abu Hamza, who claims to command 300 rebel fighters operating in southern Afghanistan, told the Institute for War and Peace Reporting in a telephone interview. “We will inflict heavy casualties on the foreigners this year,” Abu Hamza, who is well known in the region, said. “We have … Continue reading Taliban defiant following Marjah operation

Residents wait in fear for aid

By Mohammad Ilyas Dayee HELMAND – The people of Marjah, the focus of a major military operation in recent weeks to oust the Taliban, say they are still waiting for the promised security and reconstruction and many are afraid to leave their homes. Operation Moshtarak (Dari for “Together”) combined 15,000 Western and Afghan troops in a sweep across the southern Afghan province of Helmand that began in mid-February. But, it seems, ordinary life has yet to resume. While government and Western forces are present at all the major road intersections, locals are still afraid of the Taliban. The operation was … Continue reading Residents wait in fear for aid