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Hello, who the hell are you?

2012-01-18T12:20:54+10:00

Many people discover they have a problem with alcohol, but have no idea where to turn.
This short video was created to point out one possible avenue of help.
http://youtu.be/qhhpfEOT6eE

At Alcoholics Anonymous, help is always at hand. We share our experiences, strengths and hopes to help each other recover from alcoholism. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we’re not allied with any sect, denomination or institution. Our groups simply provide a framework for self-examination and a road to recovery, free of alcohol. For more information visit http://www.aa.org.au

You used to be the life of the party, yet now you’re not welcome. What’s changed?

2012-01-12T11:53:29+10:00

Are the good times no longer any good? Are you a different person because of alcohol? Is drinking making you struggle with the person you’ve become? At Alcoholics Anonymous, help is always at hand.

We share our experiences, strengths and hopes to help each other recover from alcoholism. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we’re not allied with any sect, denomination or institution. Our groups simply provide a framework for self-examination and a road to recovery, free of alcohol. For more information visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WWr4j6otRE or http://www.aa.org.au.

Posted for AA in Australia.

LOVE

2010-07-19T12:51:51+10:00

My friend is in need of some advice. I’ve shared my experiences with her, hoping some of yours will help her out too.

What’s your definition of love?

How do you determine whether to stay or go when there are problems?

Did you ever stick it out? What got you through?

Have you ever had to say goodbye? How did you do it? Do you regret it?

Pakistan

2010-09-03T12:35:29+10:00

A very high level post about the issues in Pakistan.

Over the last few months I have been very saddened by what is happening to my country Pakistan.

Nearly every day you turn on the news there is always some story about Pakistan.

I am disappointed with the media because many of the reports have been biased and inaccurate.

The first issue i have is about the portrayal of former President Musharraf as a ruthless dictator who snatched power.

This is incorrect. Musharraf was at odds with the then Prime Minister Narwaz Sharif. It was Sharif who ordered the then Army Chief Musharraf’s plane not to land. When the plane finally did land Musharraf then proceeded to arrest Sharif and take over. The facts of this have not been relayed in Western Media instead we get Dictator Musharraf ruthlessly takes over Pakistan in a bloodless coup.

As a minority Christian in Pakistan, many leaders have come and gone and have not done nothing for the Non Muslims, when Musharraf came into power he started to look after the minorities.

Pakistan in my opinion is far more stable under a military rule, there is law and order and there are no problems. The recent corruption by President Zardari (Mr 10%) is further testament that it is very difficult to have stable democratic government in Pakistan because of the large amount of corruption. Democracy may work in Australia but it does not work in other countries, and that is the bottom line.

Over the last few years Pakistan has had to deal with a great deal, on one side is India, on the other side there is Afghanistan, on the north there is Kashmir, in Karachi there are a number of groups causing instability, at the same time there is a lawless western part of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan which the government or army has no control over and the many versions of the Taliban are running free.

To add fuel to the fire, Pakistan has sided with the Allies in their war. The has been a terrible Earthquake in the north of the country. More recently there was a plane crash, followed by the terrible floods that have displaced over 20 million people.

This brings me to cricket.

Before I talk about cricket. I must say that i do not support Match Fixing in any shape or form. However what disappoints me is the media and public who start talking about this with little or no knowledge of the cricketing culture and Pakistan.

A bit of background. Being a cricketer from Pakistan you are subject to a great deal of pressure. Much more than say the Australian cricket team.

Much of the blame is due to the PCB who I blame the most for Pakistan’s current cricket state. Players are brought in and dropped after 1 game, infighting, bans are imposed and then overturned it seems like no one is running the board.

Wyclef Runs for President

2010-08-12T11:42:52+10:00

Am sure you guys have heard of this already. Think he’ll do a good job?

Article

QLD Judge Rules “N” Word Not Offensive

2010-08-12T12:01:21+10:00

Click here for some bullshit

I seriously CAN NOT believe this. How is this possible?

Aussie Awarded Top Position in Black Fashion Mag

2010-08-10T09:59:01+10:00

Article

Comments were certainly interesting. Agree or disagree?

What Is Happening in Australia?

2010-07-14T23:16:29+10:00

Everytime i listen to the news or read something i get more and more worried about how things are going in this country.

I get the feeling that people are not taking responsibility for their actions anymore.

For example

Groups out there wanting to ban gambling and pokies because it increases problem gamblers and increases depression.

Groups want to filter the internet because some people are viewing illegal material

Groups want to put curfew on clubs because some people are drinking too much and causing trouble

Groups want cigarette advertising banned because some people get addicted to ciggis and cant stop.

Groups want prices of alcopops to be increased because some young people get too drunk and cause trouble

And the list goes on and on

My view is that its getting more and more like not accepting the responsibility of your own actions but spoiling it for everyone who is doing all the above in moderation (except the illegal material internet stuff hehe)

I mean one thing that pissed me off was a story run today where Jeff Kennett is accused of having double standards, on one hand he is in-charge of beyond-blue helping people out with depression and on the other hand he is on the board of directors for a company whos one of many services are maintenance on pokie machines.

While problem gambling can be a factor in depression its not the only reason why people fall into depression and to single out Jeff and undermine his wonderful work at beyond-blue is a cheap sort of political stunt of some sort.

Its just like saying a mechanic who fixes cars is contributing to the road toll. Pure stupidity.

I dont know but I understand that depression is a serious disease and its great that we have wonderful groups like lifeline and beyond blue to help and support people who suffer from this.

But at the same time banning pokies or other things is not the right path.

I enjoy an occasional session at the casino, i enjoy a bet at the tab or sports bet, i enjoy a drink, but all in moderation and i feel as though why does everyone have to suffer because some people take it too far, the focus should be more on support for problem gamblers and other addicts. Not banning it for everyone else.

I dont know

what are your views?

The Church

2010-06-30T10:18:59+10:00

I’m sure I don’t need to hash out all that’s been going on with what the Vatican is calling the “Sex Abuse Crisis”. Thoughts?

Interesting…

2010-06-30T10:21:31+10:00

MP Bashed in Sydney

I’m not gona say what I see in this story lol. Will wait to see if anyone else notices.