Test on Gambling Addiction

Everybody at some point of their life must find themselves in the center of noisy gambling room, full of people who are ready to spend their savings on a little hope for easy money. Why do people chase these kind of places? Nobody, really knows, may be you a guy who look for attraction from beautiful ladies that respect fat wallet (like ones presented in photo on the left), or may be just opportunity of easy cash is an idea that stuck in your brain at the moment. Whatever reasons are, people of all ages, races, ethnicities connected with the same place called Casino, where they spend their nights. Personally I never was interested in such a games following my dad's old-school principles, but however have seen lots of strangers and close to me people play gambling games and lose decent amounts, but with this money they also tent to lose their smiles, and happy moods. How people lose their self-control so radically? Even if someone would answer this question, we average people not involved in science, probably wouldn't understand it. However we know that like 96 plus percent of population are not affected by "addiction", and they can bet without feelings of - anxiety, depression or sleeping disorders, that accompany gambling addiction.

Probably that's why Cambridge Health Alliance came up with this test that have 4-questions and works as interactive widget that can define your own gambling behaviour.

Take The Test

Christine Reilly, senior research director for the National Center for Responsible Gambling implied that: "Gambling is very parallel to alcohol use," making people to alienate from friends and family, lose jobs and money, making it really serious problem to consider.

So, defining the problem is always the first step, after you know what the problem is, it's easier to control it. Just always remember to keep yourself in check: never spend more than amount you wanted to spend, never gamble with strangers and no late gambling. Thank you and live positive ;)

There is a hope...

“Considered to be one of the the most influential skateboarders of all time, Tony Alva, an original Z-Boy, hit a bottom 4 years ago battling drug addiction and alcoholism. There, at his lowest point, his reliance on successes and ego came into perspective for the first time. Tony’s fight for sobriety and truth has recently lead him to a new perspective on life and direction moving forward. Dedicated to giving back Tony now see’s passing the bucket as the only way out.”

Today I would like to present you a short movie which was posted yesterday by company run by worldly known skateboard company "Vans" and professional skateboarder Tony Alva. Since skateboard is a new thing for me (half year only), I've never heard about this Hippy looking old guy when I was watching this movie for the first time. For me, his movie was inspirational and I'm glad for people who change their lives to better, people who stop at the edge and realize that they shouldn't give up life, inspiring many teenagers stay out from drugs, gangs to change their lifestyle for better. Most of people would ask "Who is this hippy look a like old man?". My answer would be simple: "This is Tony Alva, one of the most inspirational skateboarders of all time and the world's professional skateboard Champion, the title which he received in 1977" ;) After years and years of skateboarding this man runs his company with "Vans" in pour neighbourhoods all over the world to put smile on a face of youngsters who choose skate, sun and friends over TV, drugs and alcohol and I think ;) Tony Alva thank you today and enjoy your video here, Livin' Positive ;)

China have a lifestyle problems! Internet cafes in China ;)

Like on a picture, being asian I've been spending most of my free time in childhood playing computer games like Quake, Counter Strike, War Craft and of course Star Wars (not the second one which was made in 3D). Gathering with my group of friends in the nearest Internet Cafe, we were spending hours and sometimes even nights playing Co-Op games. Nowadays in Asia, in this type of places you can find players representing both genders and all kinds of different age categories, starting from early ages like 7, till the random more matured age like 40. I even remember when I've met a guy who was celebrating his 29th birthday in the internet cafe I've been visiting like 2 years ago. He had a hot-dog and soda with his friend, had a little love from his girlfriend who came around for half an hour, and he was able to drink alcohol in the internet cafe too. So basically he had normal birthday in the internet cafe, he've been doing his favorite thing, was playing video games all day, had love from his friends, nothing special. So basically there is amount of people who share this lifestyle in Asia. Socializing, playing video games in the internet cafe. The only question is: Is it right? Is it right in terms of health?


Reading post about this type of problem in China, it says that the Chinese government is taking steps to curb the amount of time kids spend in these environments. "The cafe is a physical place where friendships are negotiated face-to-face," says ethnographer and sociologist Tricia Wang. "If the government wants kids to spend less time in Internet cafes, they should think about building more public spaces for low-income families." So, that means having parks and more public places would reduce the amount of kids visiting internet cafes, however would it effect grown people? Is it too late to change lifestyle of these mature people in Asia? This question makes me to think about my own lifestyle, and think about reducing my time spending on computer, even though I don't play no more video games after finishing all possible computer games about Star Wars saga ;) Think about how video games effect you leisure time and if you really want to spend most of your time in the front of monitor. Think carefully, take care of your own health and live positive ;)

"Just Can't Get Enough" in support of Japan...

"This video was filmed in Japan one week before the earthquake and Tsunami. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you." says in the beginning of new music video by Black Eyed Peas "Just Can't Get Enough", another single from their latest album "The Beginning". Enjoy this beautiful video and please support Japan, simply sending text "REDCROSS" to 90999 ;)

Raw Footage!

We still astonished with Tsunami that have just hit Japan, today I'm too down to write anything more about this disaster, however I would like to show you rear footage that was shown by BBC News at the moment Tsunami hit. Still putting our prayers together, still livin' positive...

Our prayers for the people in Japan...

Yesterday, on Friday, 11th of March, The 8.9 earthquake hit Japan, taking away more than hundred thousands of people and causing tremendous damage for which government of Japan will need enormous worldwide financial support. British newspaper Guardian said that "Japan has invested heavily in coastal protection and buildings that can withstand tremors. Nevertheless, ports were pounded by the tsunami and the airport in Sendai was inundated. Nuclear power plants were shut down across the country and a state of emergency declared at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where a cooling system failed. Modern buildings in Japan are designed to absorb the violent sideways shaking that can devastate cities. High-rise buildings can still be damaged, but are more likely to remain standing. There are concerns for low-lying islands in the Pacific."

First thing I did, is called friend of mine Shota who lives in Tokyo with his family. He said that it didn't hit Tokyo, however he was feeling earthquake for hours and still was afraid to die. Please people, put all our prayers together, make sure that people you know in Japan are safe and please Donate.

It seems like the nature keep showing us that we're only guests on this planet. However we are still people and one of the ways to survive in the modern world is through unity. Thank you for supporting Japan and keep up with updates. When it rains it pours, but we still livin' positive...

LMFAO and Party Rock Anthem!

Today YouTube posted new music video by Miami duo-based Electronic, Pop-group LMFAO "Party Rock Anthem", and video was positively great ;)

In the summer of 2009 group LMFAO came up with album that has shaken the pop industry. New sounds, with influences of hip hop, sort of 80's synthpop and dance electronic music, including lyrics mostly about partying, drinking, sex and love. So after being nominated on 52nd Grammy Nomination for the Best Electronic/Dance music, they're finally releasing new album this summer, called "Sorry for Party Rocking". I just hope that this album will break all my plans for this summer just like previous album "Party Rock" destroyed my summer with tequila shots, blackouts and sleep-overs in places I've never been. Watching this video we waiting for summer, waiting for sun, live positive ;)