BlackBerry Thumb Is The New Health Hazard

BlackBerry thumb is the new health hazard that is spreading in the world as people are getting more advanced and tech savvy. Till now, tennis elbow, writer's block and athlete's foot were major problems. Now, most employers globally are a bit worried about the BlackBerry thumb issues.

Simply put, "BlackBerry Thumb" is caused due to excessive usage of hand held devices like cell phones. The repetitive strain injury is caused by over usage of cell phones for texting and sending emails. The issue is that even when people are out of office they are still communicating through cell phones non stop.

Employers are troubled over the fact that most of their employees use cell phones for work related purposes and end up getting the BlackBerry thumb. They are afraid it is just a matter of time and soon employers can expect series of lawsuits from staff claiming for compensation for BlackBerry thumb as a result of extreme usage of mobile phones and handsets for office work even when they are on the go.

Since people are getting aware of the health hazards much more these days this is very much possible.

Anyway, the treatment for BlackBerry thumb can be long. In some cases a surgery is also required. But people say it is best to use other fingers too while texting rather than just putting the pressure on the thumb all the time. Also, try to not use the phone for too long

I heard about the BlackBerry thumb before also but the people who were suffering from it here were those who love to stay connected 24-7 on social networking sites. In fact, when they were suffering from it they even updated their Facebook status to inform the world about that too of course through their BlackBerry.

Yes, abroad this could become a health hazard for which employers can get sued but in our part of the world it is mostly a result of virtual socializing, which people deny they are into. In fact, here in Pakistan I guess the hazard would not be the BlackBerry thumb but instead an addiction to social networking yet the denial syndrome that we are pretty active on social networking front. In my opinion, our national hazard is the Denial Syndrome.

Davis Case Updates - The Twist

The way Raymond Davis case was going, it was quite evident that this incredibly obvious case would ultimately be twisted and taken into completely different directions. Although, who would possibly have doubt in understanding that the American did in fact kill two people who didn't threaten him in anyway. A bystander died miserably for no reason by a few people in a car that came see that Davis stayed secured and well protected after killing two common Pakistanis. And then the suicide committed by the young wife of one of the men killed by Davis in protest against government's political change in attitude that would set Davis free.

Anyhow, now for the record US Senator John Kerry after his short visit to Pakistan regarding the Davis case things are taking another turn. It is being noticed that there is shift in the US stance from talking about diplomatic immunity to now blood money and compensation. Pakistan's government is worried that bad ties with US would mean heavy losses in aid of many forms, which is why they are suggesting low measures. 

Thus, now it is quite possible that US might apologize for the incident and would pay compensation to the heirs of the victims. Our puppet Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani was the one who urged US to tackle the case by thinking about the family members of those killed and the sentiments of the people of Pakistan who want justice.

On the other hand, it is reported that the all the families of the three victims have unanimously agreed on not accepting any compensation. They want death sentence for Davis. In fact, one of the victim's family refused to meet American Senator John Kerry who wanted to grief on the death of the young man. 

It is so strange that such a big nation like America can't support justice in this case and are going mad to release a man who did in fact commit  crime, which is so obvious. He did kill two men for no reason. Because of him another man died on the road. Indirectly, because of him a young girl who was expecting her first child also committed suicide. It is unfair the way this case is being handled. How can money compensate human life? 

Those Who Were Burned Alive

One month ago, a tragic and preventable fire claimed the lives of 28 factory workers in Bangladesh while making clothes for luxury American brands. Gap, Calvin Klein & Tommy Hilfiger are a few companies that are taking the first steps toward providing just compensation for the families of those killed and instituting an urgent program of factory inspections. But Abercrombie & Fitch, Target, JC Penney, Jansport, North Face, OshKosh B’Gosh and the other clothing brands are still dragging their feet. 

We need to put pressure on these companies to begin an immediate inspection of their factories to prevent any more fatalities. The workers are generally young, poor and females. On December 14, more than two dozen of them were burned alive when an easily preventable fire broke out in the unsafe, multi-story sweatshop they were working in. The tragedy began when a fire broke out on the ninth and 10th floors of the multi-story "That's It Sportswear" clothing factory just north the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. With a number of the exits blocked, 28 workers were killed: most burned to death, some trampled to death, some killed by suffocation and others jumped from the flames to their death. Several dozen more suffered severe burns.

Please take action and sign the following petition so that big companies make sure this does not happen again to many other hardworking people who merely go to their factories for their bread and butter.

Petition For Those Who Were Burned Alive

Source: Change.Org