Welcome to Movember!

This month I am participating in the Aussie Tradition known as Movember. For the month of Movember (formerlly November) I will be growing (or attempting to grow) as mustache in the name of Men's Health.

Did you know....

Men's health is a major issue.
- Depression affects 1 in 6 men....most don't seek help. Untreated depression is a leading risk factor for suicide.
- Every year 2,900 Australian men die from prostate cancer and over 18,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The money raised by Movember is used to raise awareness of men's health issues and donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. The PCFA and beyondblue will use the funds to fund research and increase support networks for those men who suffer from prostate cancer and depression.

This is the first time I have every really tried to have facial hair and I am sure that I will look ridiculous, but that is all part of the fun. Anyway if you would like to sponsor my Mo then click here (or on the button on the main page). I will also be posting pictures of my Mo along the way so stay tuned...

Olympics Australian Style

I am only just a moderate viewer of the 2008 Olympics (mostly thanks to Jess), but I can say that I greatly miss the overall coverage of NBC.

Tonight we wanted to watch basketball (USA vs AUS), but instead Channel 7's coverage aired the entire women's softball semi-final (JPN vs AUS), which is still on and going to the 12th inning. And if that wasn't enough, the commentary is terrible. I heard at least three explanations of the graphic showing balls, strikes, and outs. So frustrating! Where is Bob Costas when I need him?

No offense to the Australian women's softball team, but there are a bunch of other sports going on that I would like to at least know what is happening.

The online live game tracker is showing the basketball game at 28-24, US leading....wish it were on...

Update: I also meant to mention that SBS (the other network airing any olympics at all) is currently showing men's volleyball (CHN vs BRA)....thrilling.