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The health benefits of eating fish are not only well-documented in medical literature but are known by the majority of the population. The many different types of fish are eaten around the world in different forms.
Is fish actually healthy? The nutritional content of fish and its benefits are enough to corroborate the fact that fish is naturally healthy.
Why Is Fish Not Healthy Today?
However, in most of the cases today, the statement of it been a good addition to the diet might not be true. What matters the most when it comes to figuring out whether the fish is healthy or not is where it is coming from.
The difference between wild-caught fish and farm fish is astounding unknown. Both of them do not contain the same nutrients and can have opposite effects on the person having it.
Farm fish is usually associated with negative impacts on the body. The worrisome thing here is that most of the fish people buy from the market is farm fish and it has become more popular than the healthy wild-caught fish.
There are significant differences in both the wild-caught fish and farm fish. All the health benefits that have been long known to come from fish are the ones of wild-caught fish.
On the other hand, the fish available in markets today is usually filled with pesticides, antibiotics, and very fewer levels of nutrients which are not even near to the ones present in wild-caught fish.
In accordance with a recent study, the farmed fish contains less usable Omega-3 fatty acids as well as 20 percent less protein in comparison with wild-caught fish. A review by researchers at USDA also confirmed these conclusions.
The notorious farmed fish have been observed to have a higher quantity of Omega-6 fatty acid than omega-3 fatty acid that can lead to inflammation in the body of the person having it. These fish are also fattier.
What Are The Dangers Of Farmed Fish?
Having the wrong kind of fish can have negative effects on the body instead of the positive ones associated with consumption of fish. Eating too much of farmed fish can harm the body in many different ways.
The dangers associated with farmed fish include:
One of the biggest concerns when it comes to farmed fish is the high levels of antibiotics present in it. The fish that are raised on farms are given antibiotics frequently to keep diseases away which are typically the result of too many fish.
The presence of antibiotics in meat and fish can not only cause health issues but is now seen to be linked to a higher risk of antibiotic resistance. As a result, a person might end up becoming resistant to drugs for severe or even common health conditions.
Statistically, around two million are infected every year with drug-resistant parasites in the United States. These parasites are responsible for around 23,000 deaths every year as well.
Additionally, the previously controlled diseases can have a higher chance of making a comeback upon the rise of antibiotic resistance due to excessive amounts of antibiotics present in the bodies of people.
Pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gonorrhea are some of the diseases which are now becoming antibiotic resistant along with many others.
Dibutyltin is one of the chemicals that are present in PVC plastics although the dangers of it are well-known by researchers as well as many common people.
Dibutyltin can not only mess with inflammation-control mechanisms but also the immunity in both humans and animals.
A study conducted in 2008 on dibutyltin discovered that dibutyltin may be responsible for the rise in allergies, sensitivities, obesity, asthma, metabolic disorders, and immune system issues in humans.
It is also seen to be present in fish. According to researchers, farm-raised fish contains a six times higher amount of dibutyltin than the wild-caught wish which is enough to cause health complications.
Along with antibiotics, the use of pesticides is also commonly seen in fish farms. What is the need for pesticides in fish farms? Fish farmers use pesticides mostly for fighting sea lice.
The sea lice from fish farms kill more than 95% of the wild-caught salmon which is in process of migrating. The surviving sea lice along with the pesticides travel from the farms and circulate in the entire body of water.
In fact, the use of pesticides has long been banned due to the disturbance they have caused to the marine life.
Various studies conducted by Environmental Working Group have shown that PCBs or polychlorinated biphenyls that are known to cause cancer are present in farmed fish at sixteen times higher amount than in wild-caught fish.
According to a study conducted at the University of New York at Albany showed that the levels of the harmful dioxin present in farmed fish are about eleven times higher than in wild-caught fish. This is of considerable concern since dioxin is highly toxic.
According to the World Health Organization, dioxins are extremely harmful and can stay in the fat of the body for up to 7-11 years. They can not only harm the nervous, endocrine, immune, and reproductive system but also cause cancer.
In addition to all other toxins, the researchers have also discovered high levels of polybrominated diphenyl ether or PBDE in present in farmed fish. PBDE is a chemical which is typically used as a flame retardant.
PBDEs are also commonly-known to cause damage to the endocrine system as well as cause cancer. According to the researchers, the fish feed given to fish in farms along with its increased concentration in water bodies is leading to high PBDE levels in fish.
Anyone who is a fish-lover knows that the salmon is famous for its pink hues. The wild-caught salmon gain their pink color by feeding on krill. The fish from farms does not naturally contain the color.
In order to add a pink color to the farmed fish, they are usually given canthaxanthin by the farmers. It is a synthetic pigment also found in tanning pills and was banned in the United Kingdom after research confirmed it can also have an impact on pigments in the retina.
However, canthaxanthin continues to be used in many countries around the world as well as in the United States.
Is Wild-Caught Fish Better?
The information mentioned above is hopefully enough for anyone to stay away from farmed fish as it can not only negatively affect the health but is also affecting the population of the natural, wild fish worldwide.
Wild-caught fish in comparison with farmed fish is much healthier. Wild-caught salmon, specifically, is one of the healthiest dinners in the world. It has high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids that are needed since the human bodies are not able to produce them.
Additionally, wild-caught fish has a balance of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids, unlike the farmed fish which contains too much of Omega-6 fatty acids. Having wild-caught salmon will not cause inflammation in the body like farmed salmon.
Wild-caught fish are also a very good choice if a person is looking for sources of Vitamin D. Part of the reason why people consume more fish in the winters is that their biggest source of Vitamin D that is the sun is gone.
Eating more wild-caught fish can keep a person away from Vitamin D deficiency as well as provide other essential nutrients such as Vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorous, and niacin.

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Photo: Elaine Larsen, left, speaks with Jean Chatzky about why it’s important to get protected, lifetime income. Credit, Michelle Ayr
By: Michelle Ayr
The language of insurance can be a tricky to understand, but we need to understand it.
Alliance for Lifetime Income, a non-profit organization, had one primary goal in holding its conference on Thursday: To discuss the need to have protected retirement income. At the Times Square event, Melissa Kivett, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at Prudential Individual Solutions Group, said that women today live up to 87 years old, whereas men live until 84. She said the need to think about how to protect your income – and make your income last a lifetime – gets greater with every year.
“At the Alliance,” said Kivett, “we’re really focused on a whole entire income gap, and how we can talk about what we can do to help when people need solutions to meet their needs.”
The only truly protected source of lifelong lifetime income right now is Social Security and that only covers around 40 percent of what people need when they retire, Kivett said. Last year, the Federal Reserve did a study that concluded nearly half of Americans from age 45 to 72 are approaching retirement but are not protected from the costs of living longer, especially the rising cost of healthcare.
“Overall only two out of five American households have protected lifetime income, whether it is a pension or an annuity, but that leaves 63 million American households unprotected,” said Kavitt. With great risk comes great tension, Kavitt informed, making this not just a financial problem, but a wellness issue, as more Americans are extremely stressed and anxious about their savings not being enough.
One participant, race car driver Elaine Larsen, said that after a car crash in 2011, she decided to get protected lifetime insurance to ensure that she and her family were protected if her car ever decided to misbehave, again. “I am flesh, I can get hurt. I realized I had to slow down, and I had to plan for the what if,” said Larsen.
This further demonstrates that if the proper steps are taken to plan, then the reduction of anxiety and risk is very possible. “Social Security typically only replaces around 48 percent of what the average worker needs in retirement, but the good news is that people with protected lifetime income can rely less on Social Security,” said Kavitt. Pensions are going the way of the dinosaur and the research conducted by Alliance is showing that Americans who are preparing by themselves, are still falling short, leading to great stress for tens of millions of Americans.
Alliance believes that holding conversations about protected lifetime income can bridge gaps helping hard-working Americans retire with more peace of mind.
“Risk is always there. You never know when it’s going to hit you,” said James Moskito, CEO of Ocean’s Safari. Knowing that things may get out of control unexpectedly makes Moskito all that more pleased that he has protected lifetime income. Staring into the mouth of a great white made Moskito come to the realization that he needed to plan for retirement, and life’s potential catastrophes. So, just a few years ago after talking to his financial advisor about what his best options are, he did just that.
Since taking the proper steps towards creating a retirement plan, Moskito knows that even when there is a possibility for a risk at his job, he and his family are protected no matter what. “I want to be able to control my destiny about how I am able to live,” said Moskito.

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This was supposed to be a practice piece, but I turned it into a full painting. Just could not stop myself 😊
I really enjoyed doing this piece. It looks like the water goes even further back in than what it shows. Maybe a good place for ducks to hide, feed, or nest. Though the sun is shining, I can feel the crisp fall morning air and it turns my thoughts to hunkering down for the winter with my paints and brushes, a crackling fire and my pup keeping me company. Well, still a month of good days to enjoy outside.....
"Autumn at the Creek-side"
12" x 16"
Oil on canvas
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DC Collects YA and Kids Graphic Novels In Boxsets
In October, it appears that DC Comics will find a new way to sell their backstock of original graphic novels intended for the YA and middle-grade markets with some very book fair-friendly slipcases, each containing three or four of the books.
DC Graphic Novels for Kids Box Set 1 – $39.99
Dear Justice League shows the World's Greatest Heroes answering fan letters while fighting for justice. Superman of Smallville is about Clark Kent's efforts to become a hero while still living in his midwest home. Black Canary: Ignite stars 13-year-old Dinah Lance, determined to win a battle of the bands while discovering her own heroic destiny. The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid is about Russell Weinwright, who's trying to learn why he's half kid and half swamp creature. This new format comes in a hardcase and is the perfect gift for any kid!
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Mera: Tidebreaker explores duty, love, heroism, and freedom through the eyes of undersea royalty. Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale explores the storey of a teenage Catwoman, as she struggles to find her own identity while living on the streens of Gotham. Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is a tale about choicess, consequences, and how a 15-year-old Harleen Quinzel defines her world for herself. This new format comes in a hardcase and is the perfect gift for any young adult!


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Next adventure then… We flew in the morning from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) near the centre of Buenos Aires. Waaaay easier and cheaper to get to than Ezeiza airport, this one services mainly regional flights. I always find small airports a far less stressful experience. Less places to find, shorter distances to walk, a generally more pleasant experience.
We arrived in Puerto Iguazu airport bang on time- If you’re flying within Argentina then LAN is definitely the best option, with better on-time performance and a generally more user-friendly outlook than Aerolineas Argentinas. I had to change two flights whilst there, and with LAN it was a simple process of calling for a free change, Aerolineas Argentinas to their credit did have an English-speaking operator however it took 30 minutes on hold and a large, slightly random fee (which didn’t actually seem to fit the fare rules, but hey) to make the amendment.
Straight away, the wall of jungle heat hit us. Puerto Iguazu is a town that only really exists for two reasons: The Brazilian/Paraguayan border and, possibly more importantly, the hoofing great waterfall up the river. You can really see from the air, and work out from the ground, that the whole place has just been hacked out from the jungle. The airport and main road are obviously just big clearings!
Home for the next 5 nights over Christmas was the Loi Suites, a relatively new 5-star hotel in the heart of the Iraipu reserve… Slap bang then, in the middle of the jungle. Ideal. Mum soon got into the swing of relaxation. It’s not easy at first when you’re used to being perpetually on the go, but actually when provided with the tools to do so such as sunshine, loungers and a series of inviting pools, it’s easy enough to get the hang of.
Loi Suites is every bit as luxurious as you’d hope for a five star establishment on the pricey, but not ridiculous end of the spectrum. Stylish, comfortable rooms, comfy beds, the best rainfall shower I have ever, ever used and the fact that everything just…works. A rare luxury when you dabble at the budget end of the spectrum as I do. Hell, I consider even a private room intense luxury.
The blocks of rooms and lodges are linked by a cool series of bouncy suspension bridges through the gardens. There are a few walks around the grounds and also a link path to the slightly scary river below.
The next day we decided to head out to see the main attraction in Iguazu, the spectacular falls. You can visit them from both sides, in Brazil and Argentina, with a very different ‘Feel’ to each. Transport is definitely not a problem around here and is surprisingly reasonable, with fixed fares covering the different sites: From the Loi Suites it was 450ARS (about £22) for a return trip in a taxi to the Argentine side, and about 550ARS (About £27) to the Brazilian side. The taxi was 270ARS (£14ish) from the airport to the hotel. There are also shuttle buses from the airport and to the Argentine falls, however if there are 2 of you then it really isn’t much different to the taxi fare.
The Argentine side of the falls is less developed than the Brazilian side, and arguably a slightly calmer atmosphere, with more emphasis on nature and conservation. You can get to the various sites either on the British-built toy railway or by wandering around the nature trails, such as the Sendero Verde and Sendero Macuco. We opted for the former, since the heavens opened the minute we arrived! Rain in this climate comes and goes pretty quickly, but is intense whilst it’s here.
Our first stop was the Garganta del Diablo (“Devil’s Throat”- the middle of the falls). I’d missed this on my last visit due to extremely high water levels, so it was good to be able to catch it now. You reach the viewing platform via a good kilometre of boardwalk over the wide river. You can hear the roar of the water from the train station, and as you get closer it gets more and more apparent…
It’s hard to take good photos of either the Garganta or, indeed, yourself standing by the Garganta. The former because of the vast amount of water threatening to engulf your camera, and the latter due to looking, no matter how hard you try, like a drowned rat. Those are our excuses anyway…
At least I got to see a good specimen of my constant slight amusement on holiday. The subject: Korea/Japan/China vs. The Sun. The lengths that they will go to remain white in the face of a tropical climate are quite remarkable. In this case some sort of crazy adapted t-shirt affair. In the past I’ve seen all sort of other contraptions such as highly annoying parasols and the ever-present pollution masks. In Hong Kong it was virtually impossible to purchase sun cream of less than Factor 100…
Along with the falls, there are loads and loads of amazing butterflies and birds throughout the park. The trick is just to catch them unawares, and to be quick on the shutter. A good macro setting also helps…
Along with the less threatening wildlife, the parks on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides are home to numerous Coatis (Quatis in Portuguese) which, whilst undeniably cute, apparently get seriously feisty around food… Eeek, claws! Rabies risk! Rabies risk!
Along with the Garganta del Diablo stop there are plenty of other parts of the falls to see and admire: The Paseo Superior trail which walks along the top of them and the Paseo Inferior, unsurprisingly below the falls. There are also jetboat trips which leave from the quay on the Paseo Inferior which are great fun and take you right nude the falls. Mum’s brave pills weren’t out for this one, but I did it last time I visited and had good fun… Well recommended.
I was again thwarted in my efforts to visit Isla San Martin- The chunk of rock to the left of the picture above- Since the water levels were too high for the boats to cross (And crucially for people not to get washed off the observation platform!) Never mind, next time…
So then, the big day came. It’s strange that Christmas Day isn’t really a big thing over here, it’s all about Christmas Eve. We skipped the gala Christmas Eve dinner at the hotel.
I imposed a complete activity ban on mum which seemed quite effective. Having eaten at a restaurant in town the night before and stocked up on essentials (wine and beer) we were good to stay at the hotel. Christmas lunch was a rather tropical affair… Picada by the pool.
Boxing Day, and the activity itch started again. Time to see the Brazilian side of the falls. Whilst crossing a border sounds like hard work for the sake of a day trip, actually the Brazil/Argentina/Paraguay border is actually very busy, and very straightforward. It’s no more than 5km out of the town of Puerto Iguazu so easily done by taxi.
We decided to hit all three Brazilian attractions on the same day. Their falls visit is far more commercialised and ‘quick’ than the Argentine side since you basically get a bus to directly beside the falls, and then directly back, so it’s not such a time commitment.
When we hit the queue to buy tickets, it’s clear that it was a bad time- Around 11am-midday seems to be when everyone turns up at once. Having bought the tickets we then saw the queue to get into the place… Nah! A tactical exit ensued to the Parque das Aves, the spectacular bird park across the road.
It’s definitely, definitely worth a visit here. From the moment we walked into the first enclosure, we were accosted by a beaky toucan who loved a bit of shoe.
And indeed a bit of camera…
Evidently this was not a good thing and I think he was known for such shenanigans because one of the keepers quickly shooed him off the path and back into safety. Well, I don’t think he had anything to fear from the visitors but possibly vice versa…
The Parque das Aves claims to have a major conservation role, taking in nearly 50% of their ‘stock’ as abandoned or mistreated birds. You can never quite tell- I mean, look at Sea World’s changing fortunes… To its credit, at the park, the keepers did all seem pretty positive and clued-up, and the enclosures were generally large and bird friendly.
The main attraction of the park is the sheer variety of bird life. I’ll refrain from descriptions… Just pop some photos up. I can’t be doing with angry e-mails from birdwatchers claiming I’ve mis-identified a rare Andean tit, or something.
The park also contained a large butterfly enclosure with unfortunately pretty elusive inhabitants. Despite this, they can’t resist a spot of banana though, so I did capture one of the residents:
On our way out, we had the chance to take a photo with one of the parrot residents. We naturally both jumped at the chance. Out of familial respect I’ll refrain from posting the ‘scared face’ photo. She claims it was because the parrot was sliding down her arm. Yeah right!
Birded up, and onto the falls. Top tip: If there are massive lines when you first come, forget about buying a ticket and then queuing twice, just take yourself over to the bird park. By the time we returned the queues had all but gone. Ideal. They were replaced with sporadic massive cloudbursts, but you can’t have everything!
The Brazilian side gives a better visual overview of the falls, for sure. There’s lots of debate about which is the ‘best’ side which, to my estimation, is nonsense. There’s loads to see on both sides. Definitely do both though, otherwise you’re seeing half the picture. The photo above shows the landing stage for Isla San Martin on the Argentine side. Atmosphere-wise I prefer the Argentine side. The Brazilian side just feels like more of a procession along short paths, whereas the Argentine side leaves you free to roam the trails as you wish. The Argentine side also features fewer large, sharp-elbowed Brazilian families!
However, you do get very, very close to the falls on this side:
There’s also plenty of wildlife provided, as I found last time, that you get to the lizards before horrible grannies come along and poke them with sticks back into the jungle.
This abominable beast, however, was definitely in dire need of a sharp poke. What the hell IS IT? It buzzed us before landing on a branch. Looking like some bizarre combination between fly and prawn, and about the size of a hummingbird, I wasn’t about to stick around and find out. Eek.
So then, having got our fix of the waterfalls from both Brazilian and Argentine land, it was surely time to see them from the air? Helicopter scenic flights are one of those things that people just believe to be really expensive but it isn’t always the case. Certainly not here. Helisul run 15-20min scenic flights from the Brazilian side, right by the visitor centre, for a very reasonable £50 per person. I thought mum was incredibly brave just signing up without question, given her previous FEARRRRRRR of flying… Luckily the helicopter was fairly substantial compared to some I’ve been in, so it was a lovely smooth flight with utterly epic views of the falls. The photos don’t really do it justice but you can only work with what you’re given: Behind glass, odd angles, lots of heads to avoid!
On the way back to the hotel we stopped at the Puerto Iguazu Duty Free shop, a giant edifice in the no mans land between Argentina and Brazil. What a pointless cavern of luxury. Like an airport duty free shop but just bigger and with similar, if more extensive, stock. Definitely no bargains to be had, and a ridiculous amount of security, random stickers, bag searches and the like to get in. Don’t bother. I think it’s prime attraction is for normally unavailable imported products to be bought by locals whilst avoiding huge import duty.
Given the enormous lines to get back through the Argentine border control (End of the holidays…) we were treated to a display of male Argentine machismo that was both amusing and completely, utterly pointless. Our driver Vicente was a great guy, whom we used throughout the trip, however he decided to engage in a bizarre space war with another hard-headed individual which resulted in an enormous scuff down the side of his car, a chat with the Police and far more stress than was required in the circumstances! Odd. This kind of road ragey, got there first, my space kind of nonsense is one thing I hate about the UK. It’s a shame it happens over here too.
So then, one day left, and I’d kind of planned a return trip to the Argentine falls to walk around the trails, but in the end a mutual decision was made for another pool day. Suited me fine! A sad checkout, and a hop to the airport.
Next stop: Back to the desert

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Dear NHW member, 21st April, 2020
As I have just taken over from Terry Wallis the role of Chair of Ryedale Scarborough Whitby and Filey Neighbourhood Watch Association I thought it only appropriate to introduce myself to you and share my views on the future of this association.
Firstly I would like to thank Terry for his many years of dedicated service to the NHW organisation in various roles. Latterly he has been village co-ordinator for Marton and also chair of Ryedale, Scarborough, Whitby and Filey NHW Association (RSWF). This he has done with great energy, thoroughness and attention to detail. He has not been one to flinch from challenging police activity, policy interpretation or its application whether that be with his fellow co-ordinators or with the Police Service. I would ask you to join with me in thanking Terry for all his hard work and persistence over the years he has been with the NHW association and to wish him well in his retirement.
With regard to my own NHW experience, I moved to Ryedale in 2005 from Hertfordshire following a career in the Metropolitan Police and have lived in Ryedale for the past 15 years. I was NHW co-ordinator initially whilst living in Wilton and latterly in Great Barugh. I consider my police experience gives me a balanced insight into the demands and constraints on North Yorkshire Police especially with the reduction in resources during austerity. I believe we in the community can support the police by minimising the opportunity for crime and criminals to flourish in our dispersed, rural neighbourhoods. The local police deserve all the support we can give them to do a difficult job and make our community a safe place in which to live. We need to remember that North Yorkshire along with Cornwall are the counties with the lowest crime rates in the UK, however we should not be complacent about that as travelling criminals and organised crime organisations may have other plans!
As we look forward in unprecedented social times of national social isolation and austerity due to the Covid 19 pandemic there is even greater need and demand for us to support our family, extended family and neighbours in order to minimise the adverse impact of our collective situation.
I am sure you have been as impressed as I have with the simple acts of devotion, selflessness and sacrifice of some members of our local communities during the Covid 19 emergency. Whether that be by the medical and nursing staff, emergency services or people working in the supply chain and retail sectors to enable us to put “bread on the table” and continue our daily lives. The example of Captain Tom Moore and his sponsored walk which has raised funds in excess of £23million for the welfare of the devoted nursing services is just unbelievable!
The current and emerging demands on all members of the NHW movement to support our neighbours have naturally extended beyond our normal focus of crime, criminality and anti-social behaviour. The ethos of the NHW network lends itself to supporting all those who may be elderly, infirm or otherwise vulnerable whilst exercising social distancing and I commend supporting such initiatives to you in any way you may feel appropriate.
We as members of NHW therefore need to be flexible in our approach to watching out for our neighbours and utilising the NHW networks to support all members of our local community. We should be especially responsive towards local initiatives that support the welfare of our neighbours eg placing and collecting orders for food, medication or essential supplies as well as keeping medical appointments. If that other you or your watch has been involved in such initiatives then please share them through our facebook page so members may share and celebrate your success to benefit from your experience and adopt them as well.
I look forward to working with you all over the coming months, to celebrating the work of our association, seeking and implementing new initiatives and developing it further so that we continue to be one of the safest places to live in the country.
Ryedale, Scarborough Whitby and Filey
Neighbourhood Watch Association.


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Grief Support Group Offered for Survivors who Lost Loved One to Substance Abuse
Submission Date: August 19, 2015
Source: HuntingtonNews.net (Huntington Premier News Source)
Those who have lost a loved one due to a substance-abuse addiction now have a new resource in the community.
Ann and David Niday lost their son Michael to a substance abuse addiction in 2013 and are leading GRASP’s effo…rts locally.
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Show taping is from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Show hosts Leeann Tweeden, Jason “Weeman” Acuna (from MTV’s ‘Jackass’ show) and Rude Jude will be on the campus of Carson High School filming the latest installment of 54321. The program will feature a freestyle motocross demo by Matt Buyten (a Carson High School alumnus), Derek Burlew, and Brian Foster and live music from Kabazudo.
54321 is television’s first topical daily sports program dedicated to covering the growing phenomenon of action sports – surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX, and freestyle motocross.
Five nights a week, 54321 blends lifestyle, personality and insider features, with news, event highlights and analysis to give action sports fans the most comprehensive and insightful coverage of the sports they are passionate about. 54321, a 30-minute show, airs on Fox Sports Net weekdays at 5:00 PM with late night replays.
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Ahead of his sophomore album, DJ Neptune enlists Mr Eazi and Joeboy to deliver Nobody. The serenade tells a tale of being awed by the endowment of one’s lover with a desire that they take interest in nobody else. The record soared gradually and has now become one of the most streamed Nigerian songs released this year. According to Radiomonitor, Nobody is so far the most played song on Nigerian radio in 2020. It was also the 6th most Shazamed song by Nigerians this year. Cementing its reign, Nobody has been nominated for Song of the Year at the forthcoming Headies, Nigeria’s biggest music award.
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Commission approves proposed acquisition of Essent by RWE, subject to conditions
23 June 2009
The Commission cleared the proposed acquisition of Essent of the Netherlands by RWE of Germany.
Both companies are active in the electricity and gas sectors.
The Commission's decision is conditional upon RWE's commitment to divest Essent's controlling shareholding in Stadtwerke Bremen AG (swb).
RWE agreed to this divestment to remedy competition concerns the Commission had in relation to the German wholesale electricity and gas markets.
Commission approves proposed acquisition of Nuon Energy by Vattenfall, subject to conditions
22 June 2009
The Commission cleared the proposed acquisition of N. V. Nuon Energy of the Netherlands by Vattenfall AB of Sweden.
Both companies are active in the energy sector.
The Commission's decision is conditional upon the divestment of part of Nuon Energy's German retail operations.
Vattenfall agreed to this divestment to remedy competition concerns the Commission had in relation to retail supplies of electricity to small commercial and domestic customers in Hamburg and Berlin.
Commission clears proposed takeover of SN Brussels Airlines by Lufthansa, subject to conditions
22 June 2009
The Commission cleared the proposed acquisition of SN Airholding (the holding company of SN Brussels Airlines) by Deutsche Lufthansa AG of Germany.
Following an in-depth investigation, opened in January 2009 (see
the Commission found that the transaction, as originally notified, would have raised competition concerns on the routes Brussels-Frankfurt, Brussels-Munich, Brussels-Hamburg and Brussels-Zürich.
To address these concerns, Lufthansa submitted a set of remedies, offering an efficient and timely slot allocation mechanism that would allow new entrants to operate flights on each of the four routes where the Commission had concerns.
Commission refers Italy to Court for failure to respect Court ruling to recover illegal aid
25 June 2009
The Commission referred Italy to the European Court of Justice for failure to implement a 2004 ruling by the Court of Justice (case C-99/02) confirming a Commission decision of 1999 finding that Italy had granted illegal and incompatible aid and ordering its recovery.
The illegal aid in question took the form of exemptions from social security contributions in cases where companies could not prove that new jobs had been created or that the workers hired had special difficulties entering the employment market.
Although over five years have elapsed since this judgement, Italy has still only recovered a small part of the overall aid amount estimated at about 281 million euros.
The Commission therefore now requests the ECJ to impose fines on Italy under Article 228 of the EC Treaty.
Commission requests Belgium and the UK to implement Transparency Directive
25 June 2009
The Commission addressed reasoned opinions, the second step of infringement procedures under Article 226 EC Treaty, to Belgium and the UK for their failure to implement the Directive on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings (80/723/EEC - see
Member States were required to implement the Directive in national law by 19 December 2006.
Belgium and the UK now have two months to notify to the Commission the measures they have taken to implement the Directive.
Failing this, the Commission may refer them to the European Court of Justice.
Commission adopts guidance on in-depth assessment of regional aid to large investment projects
24 June 2009
The Commission adopted a guidance paper setting out criteria for the in-depth assessment of regional aid to large investment projects.
The paper outlines the kind of information required by the Commission for its detailed compatibility assessment and the assessment methodology, which is based on the balancing of the positive and negative effects of the aid.
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Commission approves Finnish export-credit insurance scheme
22 June 2009
The Commission authorised a Finnish measure to limit the adverse impact of the current financial crisis on export firms.
The measure is in line with EU state aid rules, because it requires market-oriented remuneration and tackles the problem of the current unavailability of short-term export credit insurance cover in the private market.
Commission approves budget increase for Austrian real economy crisis measure
19 June 2009
The Commission authorised a budget increase of €10 billion for an Austrian temporary aid scheme to help businesses deal with the current economic crisis, initially approved on 20 March 2009 (see
The amendment concerns the possibility to grant public guarantees to large enterprises on the basis of the national "Unternehmensliquidätsstärkungsgesetz".
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The paper analyses regional relative wages using individual and firmlevel data from Hungary 1986-96. In regions hit hard by the transition shock labour costs fell substantially; the estimated elasticities of wages with respect to regional unemployment were in a range typical of mature market economies already in 1992-93. In later stages of the transition the hard-hit rural regions lost a large part of their cost advantage vis-ê-vis Budapest and the central agglomeration for reasons including spatial diseconomies and falling search activity among the registered unemployed. The paper argues that the time path observed in Hungary (a U-curve of relative labour costs in crisis-hit regions) may prevail in other economies calling the attention to the limits of wage flexibility as a cure to persistent regional crises.


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2023 Game Awards Big Winners are out! Check out the list of games that won big time on the list below. Did your favorite game reached the list?
Year 2023 surely a feat of amazing game releases with over hundreds of games released only few are on the apex! The 2023 Game Awards will prove that as it showcases a dazzling array of winners across various categories, celebrating the diversity and creativity in the gaming industry.
The event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, handed out over 30 awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in different facets of gaming.
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Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, a game that broke charts on its release, capturing over 1 million daily active players! The game emerged as the winner in this category, which beats other notable nominees like Final Fantasy 16 and Starfield.
Best Action/Adventure Game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom clinched this title, beating out strong contenders like Alan Wake 2 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Best Fighting Game
Street Fighter 6 from Capcom was recognized as the best in its category, and why wont it? The game is a pure classic fighting game, beating out other nominees such as Mortal Kombat 1 and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2.
Best Family Game
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Best Sports/Racing Game
Forza Motorsport, praised for its exceptional graphics and gameplay, was the winner, surpassing games like EA Sports FC 24 and F1 23.
Best Multiplayer Game
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The Last of Us, a masterful adaptation of the beloved game, won this category. Even the TV series is an award winning capable.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, generating immense excitement among the gaming community, won this award. This category is deeply rooted in its legacy as the second installment in Square Enix’s remake trilogy of the critically acclaimed original game from 1997.
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What is the Best Weapon for Self Defense?
… I’m going to discuss weapons other than a firearm.
Here’s my list of weapons that could be used for self defense
- Air Pistol (CO2)
- Tactical knife
- Pepper Spray
- Billy Club
- Electric Stun Gun/Device
- Tactical Pen
- Emergency Audio Alarm
- Tactical Flashlight
The absolute best defense is to be very aware of your surroundings (offense) and to avoid any potential confrontations. But sometimes things go wrong and you may need to defend yourself. Always be prepared.
Air pistols can be a viable self defense weapon and can dispatch a would be attacker with the right placed shot or shots. Some are compact and powerful. They could be kept in a purse or car but are not as handy as some of the other options. Air pistols are great for home defense if you cannot or do not wish to own a firearm.
A powerful air pistol like the Daisy Powerline 415 has the power to stop a human. It has a muzzle velocity of 495 fps and can shoot steel BB’s. A steel BB traveling at 495 fps can penetrate about 3-4 inches of soft tissue. So the optimum target would be the face and more specifically the eyes. If you shoot someone in the eyes, you can kill them. If a person grabs you and you can get to the air pistol, point the pistol in his/her face and keep pulling the trigger until your out of ammo. You can easily kill someone in this scenario.
CO2 air pistols are the best choice because they are powerful and are semi automatic with a magazine holding 10+ BB’s. You can shoot 10+ times before needing to reload.
A CO2 pistols are also very inexpensive. So anyone can buy one and carry it. The Daisy Powerline 415 sells for about $40.00.
I have owned many tactical knives, some good and some not so good. They can certainly be used for self defense. They are absolutely lethal. There are many areas where a knife can render an attacker helpless in short order. A deep cut any where on the body will shock an attacker and reduce his/her ability to continue the attack. Some areas are much better targets than others such as the face and neck. The neck is most likely the best target because there are large veins that are easy to sever quickly.
So what are some good self defense knives?
SOG Flash II
The SOG Flash II is a well made folding blade knife. I prefer folding blades for self defense because when I’m in panic mode and desperately reaching to grab a knife, I don’t want to worry about cutting my hand while grabbing a rigid blade knife. The folder allows me to grab it quickly in any position with safety. The blade can be opened very fast with one hand.
The Flash II has a composite non-slip handle that is ergonomic and fits my hand nicely. It’s easy to grab wet or dry without losing it. It’s pretty much unbreakable too. The blade is thick and very sturdy. It will easily penetrate any medium from fabric to skin and bones. It’s razor sharp.
The SOG Flash II is very inexpensive unlike other tactical knives like the Benchmade knives. I had a Griptilian that cost $180. The SOG is about $50.00. You can get one here…Buy at Amazon.com
The Kershaw 1555Ti is another worthy weapon for self defense. It’s well designed and manufactured. It features an all metal grip and heavy weight steel blade. It’s also a folding blade knife with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening. The blade can be opened in milliseconds with one hand.
The 1555ti is all stainless steel and coated with a matte gray titanium carbo-nitride. It looks as good as it performs. When you pick it up, you can tell it’s well made because it’s heavy. The blade is razor sharp and sturdy. It slices through denim, cardboard and skin like melted butter. It sells for about $40.00. This is a steal!
Pepper spray can be very effective at repelling an attacker but it’s at its best when the attacker is at a distance from you. It’s not recommended for close proximity scenarios like if someone grabs you and is holding you on the ground. If you use pepper spray in this scenario it will get in your eyes also. Not good.
Pepper spray is very effective in most cases. It causes severe burning of the skin and especially the eyes. Vision is almost non existent when pepper spray is used. This allows you to get aware without being chased. 95% of of attackers will be deterred with pepper spray. However drug influenced attackers may not.
Pepper spray is easy to carry and use. Devices/guns come in many shapes and sizes to accommodate any type of carry. They are also cheap. Prices range from $7.00 to $50.00.
Electric Stun Gun/Device
Stun guns can be very effective but there are some caveats. The electrodes of the stun gun/device have to contact the person in order to deliver a shock. The longer you shock the attacker, the longer the effects last. Know how to properly use a stun gun before carrying one.
Stun guns are super effective at stopping a human instantly. The electric shock is so strong that all muscle functions freeze immediately. All communications between the brain and the muscles ceases. They drop to the ground and lay there for several minutes to 15 minutes before trying to get up.
If you are attacked and you have a stun gun, try to do a 3+ second shock. This will not only stop the attack but also produce disorientation and confusion in the attacker. This will give you time to get away and call 911. A 3-5 second shock will put someone down for 10-20 minutes.
I have been shocked by 20,000 volts before and let me tell you…it’s quite the experience. You don’t know what happened nor why you’re on the ground with your heart racing. The Vipertek VTS-989 packs a 53,000,000 volt discharge. 20,000 volts will knock you to the ground. I can’t imagine 53 million volts!
Some attackers will stop the pursuit when they hear the distinct snap sound of the stun gun.It can be a good deterrent as well.
Stun guns/devices are easy to carry and use. Anyone can buy one and learn to use it effectively. They cost about $20.00. The VIPERTEK VTS-989 is a very popular model and a best seller. You can buy it here….buy at Amazon.com
Billy clubs can be a good weapon if this is the only option. They are not easily carried or concealed. You might want to keep one in your truck or car and maybe in the house. They are a better option that hand to hand combat. They are also good against a knife attack. The length of the club gives you an advantage because you can strike the attacker from a distance without injury. They can be lethal as well.
A Bill Club can be a lethal weapon in certain instances like a strong blow to the head. Otherwise its a destructive weapon that will break bones easily. They are very effective if used properly.
You could also just use a baseball bat but get a smaller and lighter one for this purpose. You want to be able to swing it quickly.
Tactical pens are great weapons that are easy to conceal. They are compact enough for purses, pant pockets, coat pockets, inside a sock or shoe, glove box, lunch box, briefcase, etc. You can store one anywhere.
A tactical pen is a special purpose pen that is made to be used in a multi-purpose role. It is a real pen and will write upside down and in the rain. Because it’s made like a steel spike, it can also be used in self defense like to stab someone. It’s sturdy enough to puncture skin and bones. It can also break a glass window if needed.
If you are attacked, use the tactical pen to strike at the attacker’s face and neck. Although sometimes its hard to get to those areas when attacked from behind in which case strike at any part of the attacker. You would be surprised what happens to the spirit of an attacker when you drive a tactical pen through his/her palm. It can stop the attack quickly.
The tactical flashlight can be substituted for the Bill Club or Bat. It’s purpose is to strike the attacker. Most tactical flashlights are built with this purpose in mind and feature heavy duty construction. Usually they are manufactured from aircraft grade aluminum. They can be quite the “Club”.
The tactical flashlight can be put into use initially as a spotlight to possibly blind an attacker that is in pursuit of you. If the attack progresses then it is used as a close combat weapon and can deliver a serious blow. Again the head is the ideal target. When you engage the attacker, do not stop striking him/her until the attack ceases.
Buy a tactical flashlight that has some size to it. Not a pocket flashlight. Get a 2,3 or 4 “D” size battery flashlight.
I recommend Maglite flashlights. They are well made with a non-slip knurled grip area. Law Enforcement often choose to carry Maglight flashlights. They are tough, weather proof and bright. I’ve had one for over 15 years and it still looks new.
Audio alarms or sirens can be effective in some circumstances. Some attackers will be deterred or scared away by them while others may not. You never can tell. But they are better than nothing. I would carry multiple weapons with the audio alarm being the first used. Then fall back on option 2 if the alarm fails.
Best Weapon for Women in Self Defense.
The best weapons for women in self defense situations would be the following in order of effectiveness
- Stun Gun
- Pepper Spray
- Audio Alarm or Siren
The reason these items are more suited to females is because they require no /minimal physical contact or strength. The pepper spray and the audio alarm are used from a distance. So if they do not deter an attacker, you can still run. The stun gun requires a person to be in contact with her attacker, however when used properly, it is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE. Electric shocks of 93 million volts is a game changer. It stops and drops a human instantly. Human muscles will contract violently and stay locked until the shock ceases. An attacker has no choices when shocked by a stun gun. After an electric shock, it usually takes 10-20 minutes to recover. I’ve seen it in action several times.


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The location of the Conference is decided as JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas USA.
There will be a chance to uncover the advanced improvements in Education, Learning, Teaching, Public Schools, Educational Services and Private Schools at this critical Conference.
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Explain the importance of validity and reliability in diagnostic testing or research. Describe how validity relates to sensitivity and specificity in diagnostic testing. Identify a health screen specific to a diagnostic test that is currently being debated regarding its use, recommended ages, or frequency, and discuss how validity and reliability play into this debate. What other factors should you consider when you assess the recommendations for a diagnostic test or screen?
Validity and Reliability in Diagnosis and Research
The importance of reliability and validity in diagnostic testing is the ability to differentiate between different related infection and hence, the accuracy of the test. Moreover, reliability ensures that a test can be conducted with the expectation of similar subset of results with little or no variance hence can be applied in the test of a disease or condition (Sullivan, 2011). Ultimately, they are both required in diagnostic testing and research. Reliability of test clusters the results together with minimal variance or standard deviation.
Relationship Between Validity, Sensitivity, and Specificity
Validity is described in terms of sensitivity, which describes the ability of a test to accurately provide positive results with the lowest number of false positives from a diagnostic test. Additionally, it is required to be highly sensitive, thus more effective (Sullivan, 2011). On the other, specificity is a validity measure which describes the ability of a test to pick out a certain condition or disease amid related conditions or infections. As such, validity requires a highly sensitive and specific test to be the most efficient and effective.
Health Screening and Recommendations
The screening of Zika Virus has been important in the recent past due to the spread off the epidemic in the united states. Pregnant women are recommended for testing, and people traveling from the endemic areas are also required to be tested for the infection. An RNA NAT test is conducted early at the onset of the infection while a more sensitive Zika Virus IgM test is used for the long term and is more sensitive and specific (Waggoner & Pinsky, 2016). All ages can be subjected to the two tests, but active infections require both methods for up to 12 weeks. Consequently, the tests employed to test for any disease should provide a high level of specificity and sensitivity. The reliability of the test choice should have a low degree of dispersal of the different measures form the tests which can be characterized by a variance or standard deviation.
Sullivan, G. M. (2011). A primer on the validity of assessment instruments. Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 3(2), 119-120.
Waggoner, J. J., & Pinsky, B. A. (2016). Zika virus: Diagnostics for an emerging pandemic threat. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 54(4), 860-867.


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Subtract your total debt from the value of your assets. The number you get is your net worth.
When you have this number, write it down and take a look. If it's smaller than you want it to be or even negative, don't panic, but do plan to set a goal for 2008 to increase your net worth.
Know Your Cash Flow
The other fundamental component of your financial health is your cash flow. Do you have money left over at the end of the month, or month left over at the end of the money?
To see where your cash flow stands, add up all your expenses for a typical month, like your rent or mortgage payment, cost of food, utility bills, childcare, and gas and don't forget those peanut M&Ms you like to get a few times a week. Subtract the total of your typical monthly expenses from your monthly take-home earnings. The result is your monthly cash flow.
If the number is positive, congratulations! You can use your positive cash flow to invest and grow your net worth to accomplish your goals. But if your expenses are higher than your income, then it's time to make changes to increase your income and lower your expenses to create positive cash flow that you can put to work for you.
Write down your monthly cash flow number. You'll want to refer back to it when setting goals for the upcoming year.
Chart Your Progress
If you use a program like Quicken to track your finances, you can easily chart your net worth and see the progress you're making. There are also online calculators that you can use. Here is link to a net worth calculator
It's a smart idea to set a regular interval for calculating your net worth and evaluating your progress -- I recommend doing it at least once a year or, better yet, quarterly. And, you can also use Quicken to track your cash flow; that is, your income and expenses.
If you prefer pen and paper to pushing pixels, fill out a loan application. Not because you really want to apply for a loan, but because a standard loan application is all about assessing these two fundamental components of your financial health: your net worth and your cash flow.
Actually, a loan application shows a variation on cash flow that focuses on your income and your housing-related expenses. Here's a link to a standard loan application form that you can print out and complete.
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The Council of the European Union Saturday imposed additional sanctions and measures against the Russia-affiliated Wagner paramilitary group for human rights abuses taking place in their areas of operation. This follows previous EU sanctions against the Wagner Group introduced in 2021 over the group’s alleged human rights violations.
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According to the EU press release, a total of eight individuals and seven entities who are responsible or involved in human rights abuses have been sanctioned by the Council in this latest round. This includes the security advisor to the Central African Republic’s president, Faustin-Archange Touadéra. The listed individuals and entities are subject to an asset freeze and travel ban.
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borell says that the “Wagner group’s activities are a threat for the people in countries where they operate” and that they “endanger international peace and security” due to the fact that their actions operate outside of any legal framework. He states that the EU will continue to take action against the group in order to quell human rights breaches and support International law and human rights.


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April issue 2011
Interview: Ali Dayan Hasan
“Minorities are collateral damage in the battle for Pakistan’s soul”
– Ali Dayan Hasan, Pakistan Representative,
Human Rights Watch
Q: Following the assassination of Salmaan Taseer and Shahbaz Bhatti, calls for the repeal of the Blasphemy Law have become muted. Now one only hears a few feeble calls for amendments. Do you think the Blasphemy Law is now beyond repeal.
A: The last several months have shown us precisely how the Blasphemy Law can be abused. If there was any doubt about the fact that the law, if abused, can become an instrument of coercion and foster a climate of witch-hunting and vigilantism, I think now it is difficult for even its most ardent supporter to argue otherwise.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is of the view that the Blasphemy Law needs to be repealed, and we remain firm on that position.
Q: We know the law was introduced by General Zia-ul-Haq, but this is not common knowledge among the masses. The religious right has built the case that the law has been derived directly from the Quran and since it is God’s word, you cannot strike it down.
A: I think there are a couple of things that are very clear about the Blasphemy Law. One, the enactment of Section 295-C was a political act; it is not a religiously inspired piece of legislation at all. Its defence also remains a political act. This is all couched in the language of religion. The question increasingly being asked is, why do religious parties manage to mobilise successfully around this issue.
This occurs because every Friday, though mosques and sermons, religious parties mobilise around this issue. Secondly, repeal or amendments to the Blasphemy Law are equated by the religious right with blasphemy itself. In this exercise the religious groups have substantial support from sections of the Pakistani media, particularly the electronic media. Third, as we have seen since the beginning of this year, the government, which is led by the PPP, has found it expedient to capitulate to these demands, pander to them rather than confront them.
It is in the manifesto of the PPP that it would review all discriminatory legislation and the Blasphemy Law could certainly be seen as that. However, the PPP has failed to remain true to its manifesto and commitment despite that fact that its governor and minister have been killed. There are of course arguments, some persuasive, that suggest that the government’s retreat was a tactical one; that they hoped to diffuse the situation and then return to it later, afresh. But given that President Zardari and the government are so keen to emphasise their democratic credentials and emphasise that they are the last bulwark against the Talibanisation of Pakistan, there is a fundamental point they appear to be missing: Talibanisation is not combated on the battlefield alone; it is also combated by creating greater social space for plurality, progressivism and tolerance in society.
You create that space by ensuring that the state becomes a neutral arbiter between citizens, rather than a partisan sectarian actor. The reason religious political actors get so excited by legislation such as Section 295-C, which is just another provision of the Pakistan Penal Code, is because they know that it is a law that actually makes the state a sectarian party and any attempt to weaken or repeal it will ensure that the state ceases to be a sectarian, partisan party on their behalf. The whole furor about the Blasphemy Law is actually an attempt to hold on to power; it is about power, not about religion.
Q: Don’t you think the government and the judiciary are, in fact, almost culpable in the abuse of the law by their virtual silence?
A: The government finds itself in a difficult spot. The institutional arrangements in Pakistan are arrayed against it when it comes to the issue of 295-C and other related legislation. The government contends with [on and off] coalition partners such as the JUI. It contends with a judiciary that appears to be acting in defence of discriminatory legislation. It contends with a military that wishes to preserve its peculiar relationship with religion and religious militant actors, even today, as part of its national security. And of course the government battles its own lack of will to confront these very powerfully entrenched actors.
There are laws in Pakistan that address incitement to violence and murder itself, but the Pakistani state has proved itself incapable of establishing its writ and the rule of law. What is even more shocking is that Pakistan’s ‘independent’ judiciary, which ought to be taking a proactive position on this matter, is taking the opposite position. It is shameful that the judiciary is willing to uphold laws that are discriminatory, violative of fundamental rights, that create lawlessness in society, and encourage vigilante justice and mob violence.
In the last three months we have seen in a series of instances the judiciary playing that role. Take what the Lahore High Court did: it stayed President Zardari from issuing a pardon to Aasiya Bibi. HRW is of the view that the prevention of the pardon was a clear case of the court overstepping its constitutional authority. The Pakistani Constitution is absolutely categorical on the President’s right to pardon. The convention is that the President waits for the legal process to be exhausted before issuing a pardon. But it is not the law. The law states that the President can remit or commute any sentence passed by any court. In preventing the pardon, in preempting it in fact, the court did something quite surreal. It actually stopped an executive action from taking place. And, by doing so, compounded the suffering of a woman who was unjustly convicted under a discriminatory law.
HRW believes that there can be no rule of law without an independent judiciary. But we also believe that an independent judiciary must be held to the highest standards. Unfortunately, even the media is too scared to hold the judiciary accountable.
Q: Is the media scared or do sections of it have their own agendas?
A: There is, of course, a vast array of the Pakistani media that is in sympathy with the Islamists and discrimination and bigotry. There are despicable elements within the media. And I think a section of the media has played a criminal role around this debate; it has incited violence. And it has fanned the flames of discord, disinformation and violence around the debate on 295-C.
The retrogressive elements in the media comprise two sets of people: genuine ideologues, who believe in an anti-rights agenda and a shrill, bellicose faux nationalism. This is structured around hatred of the West, propagation of a delusional view of Pakistan’s place in the world, and a distaste for democracy.
The second set of people in the media are far more problematic. They confuse the desire to excel professionally with dispensing with any kind of moral framework or values. I think people like them should be made aware that if their exhortations on television come true, they will be hanging from the lamppost along with everyone else.
But, in a sense, one of the great threats to media freedom today emerges from the judiciary. HRW has investigated this matter, and it is our view that there are three centres providing the greatest threat to media freedom today in Pakistan. These are the judiciary, the Taliban and the military and its intelligence agencies. So when you have that kind of ideological compact between three actors, all of whom exercise varying levels of coercive power — legal and extra legal — in a sense it becomes the path of least resistance for the media to follow a policy of condoning the agenda of these actors. It is easier than not for the media to plug a line that will keep the judiciary, military and the Taliban happy.
While the Taliban are enemies of the Pakistan state, and the military has no legal standing to intervene in media matters, the judiciary actually uses legal tools to muzzle the media.
Q: What kind of engagement is there between HRW and the Pakistan government and judiciary?
A: We have advocated at the highest levels with the government of Pakistan on all matters concerning human rights. We are not concerned only with the Blasphemy Law, we are also concerned with abuses in counter-terrorism operations with the Taliban or Taliban suspects. The important thing is, either human rights are indivisible and they apply to everybody, or in effect they apply to nobody. You cannot pick and choose on this matter.
We believe those who commit crimes against civilians — the Taliban for example — that amount to war crimes, should be held accountable. But, they should be held accountable through due process of law. Equally, we say those fermenting violence in defence of the Blasphemy Law should be held accountable. And finally, we say that those who are the victims of the abusive laws should be given judicial redress.
Q: What do you think of the Federal Shariat Court?
A: The Federal Shariat Court is part of Zia’s Islamist bodies. It was imposed on Pakistan by a military dictator and it has consistently acted against fundamental rights, ruled against human rights and a non-partisan dispensation of justice. The FSC is, in that sense, a sectarian body, and in need of immediate abolition. But I do not hold out much hope that the government will move to abolish it.
Q: Given the bleak backdrop, whom can Pakistanis turn to for salvation?
A: It is very important that various actors in Pakistan hold their relevant institutions accountable. It is therefore, for lawyers and lawyers’ bodies to hold the judiciary accountable. I have found Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Asma Jahangir’s comment that perhaps the amendments to the Blasphemy Law were mistimed, disappointing. Again, this disappointment is contexualised by the understanding that the SCBA, even if not Ms Jahangir herself, is a body comprised of many retrogressive elements and as President of that body, Ms Jahangir cannot take the kind of strident positions that she took previously in her avatar as a human rights activist. However the question is, when is a good time to propose amendments to the Blasphemy Law?
Q: There has been much debate among civil society activists about whether it is the time to go out and fight or play safe. What do you think?
A: Civil society’s a role is to advocate with political parties, to encourage them to engage in reform. It is the role of political parties to recognise civil society as a very crucial stakeholder in the polity, to take their views on board given the place they enjoy.
In Pakistan is, there is often the idea that civil society and politics are distinct entities. Civil society will not effect meaningful, institutional change in Pakistan. It will be done through the political class. So civil society needs to find actors within the political class which are its allies, and urge them to implement a rights agenda, and to hold those allies accountable when they do not implement that agenda.
Q: Recently, Fazlur Rahman stated that the misuse of the Blasphemy Law could be discussed. Then, Rehman Malik said the government would consult the JUI and Fazlur Rahman on how the issue should be approached and what amendments should be made. Should the JUI be allowed to lead this debate?
A: If the JUI-F wants to act as an empowering agent for human rights, any human rights activist or civil society will support the JUI in that action. So the issue is not whether the JUI tables the bill or whether Sherry Rehman, Bushra Gohar or the government of Pakistan do so. The point is that Section 295-C is an instrument of abuse and there has to be an understanding of that, and of the fact that seeking a change in 295-C does not amount to blasphemy. If the JUI-F appears to be seeing common sense belatedly, well thank you JUI-F.
Q: Would you say that the last few years have been particularly bad for minorities?
A: The situation for minorities in Pakistan has been progressively deteriorating since 1974, from the point where the state decided it would determine who is Muslim and who is not. That is where this slide began.
It was very, very acute under General Zia-ul-Haq, and now because we are living in a time of heightened militancy and extremism, the minorities suffer from a kind of double jeopardy, where they have all these instruments of legal persecution arrayed against them and they have an increasing level of social persecution and shrinking space.
It is fascinating that Pakistan’s legal structures, its political debate and its religious parties spend so much time on issues concerning minorities and ensuring that they remain persecuted given that they are such a miniscule proportion of the population. Actually it is not about the minorities. They are collateral damage in the battle for the soul of the Pakistani state.
Q: Do you feel there is still hope? Can the state be saved?
A: My business is hope, so I do see hope. I feel that the position Salmaan Taseer took was remarkable. He proved to be a remarkable man, exceptional within the Pakistani framework, for holding the position that he did and espousing in as forthright a manner that he did his position against intolerance and bigotry. I think Shahbaz Bhatti was a remarkable person. Given that he was a Christian, given that he found himself in this very difficult place, given he articulated his position on this issue with great care, but yet never compromised on his principles, is I think a sign of incredible maturity and great bravery.
Throughout Pakistan’s history there have been people who have been remarkable. Asma Jahangir is an incredible individual. Her struggle against the Blasphemy Law and against discrimination in Pakistan in general has been awe-inspiring. And when the history for the struggle for rights is written, Asma Jahangir’s name will be there in golden letters. These remarkable people are not acting in isolation; they represent the sentiments of a large swathe of the Pakistani people. But those people are scared, they feel besieged, and they are under attack. It is unnerving for the bravest to be in that position, and the people I am talking about are ordinary people. When those people — that substantial swathe — see people like Asma Jahangir, Salmaan Taseer, Shahbaz Bhatti, and Sherry Rehman speak up for them, they feel empowered. That is why retrogressive forces in Pakistan now feel that they must kill these people, that they have no other option. It is a sign of the desperation the right-wing, the anti-human rights forces in Pakistan feel. They know the tide of history is against them.
Just over three months into 2011, and already numerous blasphemy cases, murders and acts of vigilantism on religious grounds have been reported.
Farieha Aziz is a Karachi-based journalist and teacher. She joined Newsline in 2007, rising to assistant editor. Farieha was awarded the APNS award for Best Investigative Report (Business/Economic) for the year 2007-2008. She is a co-founder and Director at Bolo Bhi, an advocacy forum of Digital Rights.