In the Name of Kanun: The second legal system creating misery across Albania

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As Albania moves towards EU membership, this report delves into their vicious tradition of blood feuds, a system of honour enshrined in blood that has claimed 10,000 lives since the fall of communism.

“Ten years ago my father killed a man in a fight at work”, says 18-year-old Ahmet. “Since then, I haven’t left the house because my life would be in danger.” Ahmet is one of 800 youth in Albania forced into a life of isolation after becoming the target of a violent reprisal in ‘Kanun’, the ancient honour system. Trapped in his grandparents’ house for his own safety he lives in constant fear. But as Albania is in the process of EU accession, many like mediator Pashk Lleshi hope truces can pave the way for the prevention of blood feuds.

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Catalyst: Genetic ID – Why do some people respond better to training than others?

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The relationship between genetics and responsiveness to training is much-debated. A new study into the genetics of fitness may have the answers. Dr Maryanne Demasi takes the test.

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29 replies
  1. Leonard Erasmus
    Leonard Erasmus says:

    Being fit is not in you code its In willpower.
    So stop trying to push your blame and guilt.
    Get of the fucking couch and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT

    Reply
  2. Sonic J Marz Jr
    Sonic J Marz Jr says:

    Well having the speed gene makes you bigger. not having It might make you
    better for training. But not for muscle growth

    Reply
  3. RSUN2012
    RSUN2012 says:

    Sheer will power can overcome any lack of a certain gene, but it
    interesting nonetheless to understand why someone might take to something
    more quicker than another.

    Reply
  4. This Anonymous
    This Anonymous says:

    I’m always amazed at how different my mom and I are as far as our body
    composition goes. I am broad shouldered and busty with small hips and thin
    limbs. My mom has narrow shoulders and a flat chest with a large bum, hips,
    and legs. I guess I must have inherited my dad’s genes?

    Reply
  5. Laura Te Aho-White
    Laura Te Aho-White says:

    Badly titled, and its no secret that genes can have an impact on the way
    your body responds to training. However there is no such thing as an
    ‘unfit’ gene. 

    Reply
  6. s0nnyburnett
    s0nnyburnett says:

    The perfect excuse for fat acceptance. True or not they’ll still use it.
    I guess everyone happens to have the unfit gene and is big boned and just
    born that way.

    Reply
  7. Ruiqi Mao
    Ruiqi Mao says:

    The genetic information reported in this video again raises the issues of
    will and determinism; namely, if a XX is not informed of his or her
    apparent lack of one or two Rs, could he or she by sheer will overcome said
    deficiency to become a good sprinter? That is, should our will be guided by
    genetic knowledge? More exactly, is the old adage, you may become anything
    you so desire, the recipe for frustration rather than a source of
    encouragement? 

    Reply
  8. Dee Jay
    Dee Jay says:

    i knew my obesity had nothing to do with me being lazy or eating mcdonalds
    twice a day!!!
    its my genetics!!

    Reply
  9. Adrian .
    Adrian . says:

    This stuff is hardly surprising. However, “it’s genetic” is usually used by
    people to to excuse obesity. Big-boned? Sure. On the chubby side? Possibly.
    Being overweight to the point of having joint problems and shortness of
    breath? Nobody is genetically destined for that, it’s the result of a
    really unhealthy lifestyle.

    Reply
  10. chalonerp
    chalonerp says:

    Good antidote to the view that peasant culture is groovy. It is not, as
    Balzac showed. Roll on the day when higher culture renders vengeance-loving
    peasant culture obsolete.

    Reply
  11. IronicallyVague
    IronicallyVague says:

    You would think they could come up with some fake papers so the kid could
    leave to another country & start a life? I’m sure there’s millions of
    people would would let him stay in their homes for free until he spoke a
    few words in the local language & found work

    Reply
  12. Geo Torres
    Geo Torres says:

    While Islam are still continuing this blood fueds, the Christians have
    forgiven each other and moving forward… Not surprised.

    Reply
  13. odzadze123
    odzadze123 says:

    Albanians came from Caucasus to Europe,from Former “Caucasian Albania”
    (present day Azarbaijan),as Byzantinum Mercenaries in campaign against
    Papal state and Arabs in Sicily from 1039 to 1043.
    The same Customs,the same Blood-Feud Laws are still used in Caucasus, among
    Caucasian Tribes, from Abkhasia to Chechenia and Dagestan !!!

    Reply
  14. Rotten Egg Creations
    Rotten Egg Creations says:

    The real miracle would be these people stop being stupid about revenge. OK
    you take revenge on a killer by killing a family member. Then one of those
    family members takes revenge in another. Fucking stupid. 

    Reply

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