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- [Naked Bronze Australian](https://abalinx.com/blog/naked-bronze-australian/) - The Naked Bronze Australian will be published in January 2026 First Peoples Identity, Anglo-Saxon Institutional Dominance, and the Future of Australian Multiculturalism. Australia stands as one of the world's most successful multicultural nations, with 32.3% of its 27.4 million population born overseas (2024). Yet recent events—including the December 2024 Bondi Beach terrorist attack, emergence of
- [Can Australia thrive pluralism](https://abalinx.com/blog/can-australia-thrive-pluralism/) - CAN AUSTRALIA THRIVE IN AN ERA OF PLURALISM? Peter Adamis 16 December 2025 A Personal Reassessment in 2025. A decade ago, I posed a provocative question in my article "Can the Western World Survive Under Islam." (https://abalinx.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CAN-THE-WESTERN-WORLD-SURVIVE-UNDER-ISLAM.pdf) As I reflect on the intervening years, I have come to recognise that my original concern was fundamentally
- [Barrie Daniel](https://abalinx.com/blog/barrie-daniels/) - I first met Barrie Daniel in the barracks at Karrakatta, Western Australia, in December 1981. I had just been promoted to sergeant and posted to 11 Independent Rifle Company, Royal Western Australian Regiment. The memory is sharp: the smell of polish, the shuffle of boots, the low murmur of men settling into their roles. I
- [Music and Cancer](https://abalinx.com/blog/music-and-cancer/) - Abalinx 4 December 2017 Peter Adamis When in hospital recovering from cancer. I knew that I had to something to keep my mind body and soul to be synchronised in order to heal and recover. I downloaded from the internet relaxing music of some four sessions to nine sessions of music. It was so soothing that
- [Music helped during cancer](https://abalinx.com/blog/music-helped-me-recover-during-cancer-treatment/) - Abalinx 4 December 2017 Peter Adamis When in hospital recovering from cancer. I knew that I had to something to keep my mind body and soul to be synchronised in order to heal and recover. I downloaded from the internet relaxing music of some four sessions to nine sessions of music. It was so soothing that
- [Responsible Police](https://abalinx.com/blog/response-to-police-behaviour/) - Abalinx 15 September 2020 Peter Adamis ALTHOUGH WE LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES WE ARE NOT ALONE. I realise that the Victorian Police Force has had some very poor optics recently. However let's pause for a moment and put things into perspective. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on:RESPONSE TO POLICE BEHAVIOUR
- [Interstitium - Hidden highway](https://abalinx.com/blog/interstitium-hidden-highway/) - THE HIDDEN HIGHWAY - REDISCOVERING THE INTERSTITIUM For more than a century, human anatomy has been taught from slices: thin, fixed sections of tissue examined under the microscope, preserved by dehydration and chemical fixation. Those methods, indispensable to histology, have also been blindfolds. In March 2018 a multidisciplinary team led by researchers at NYU Langone
- [Covid jailing of Australians](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-covid-jails/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 20 October 2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Knowledge is power and the Covid jailing of Australians is a good example of how to bury the truth by withholding information. In March of 2020, I published an article that stated “Why have we allowed a herd mentality to confuse our
- [Mate or Buddy](https://abalinx.com/blog/mate-or-buddy/) - For Australians who have served their nation, wearing its many uniforms and contributing to the security and longevity of this country we call home, the words "Cobber Digger Mate" are rich with meaning. These words embody the spirit of camaraderie, resonating deeply within us, evoking our shared history and identity. While others more knowledgeable might
- [Courage in chaos](https://abalinx.com/blog/courage-in-chaos/) - COURAGE IN THE CHAOS Abalinx and Associates - Peter AdamIs 25 July 2025 The Heroic Legacy of Mervyn Wilson and Chris Clark. In the labyrinthine shadows of Ho Bo Woods, where the dense canopy cloaked the land in perpetual twilight, two men stood poised at the edge of history. Private Mervyn Wilson and Rifleman Private
- [TTE Toxin & veterans](https://abalinx.com/blog/toxins-veterans-and-tropical-trials-establishment-fnqld/) - Abalinx 16 January 2018. Peter Adamis REQUEST FOR SUPPORT - PRIVATE RESEARCH. Back in 1972, a group of us from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment located in Townsville, Far North Queensland were seconded for a number of undisclosed weeks to Tropical Trials Establishment (TTE) near Innisfail. At the time, TTE was an alleged
- [Greece and Crete](https://abalinx.com/blog/gfreece-and-crete/) - THE BATTLES FOR GREECE AND CRETE THROUGH THE EYES OF TELAMON FORCE 6 May 2025 In 1991, I embarked on a journey that would forever change my perspective on history, heritage, and humanity. As part of Telamon Force, I was among a group of 120 men and women from Australia, each of us carrying the
- [CANCER AND RESILIENCE](https://abalinx.com/blog/cancer-and-resilience/) - CANCER AND RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY The Diagnosis and the Beginning of the Journey. It was a day like any other when my life took an unexpected turn. I was told I had acute leukemia, a diagnosis that left me stunned and contemplative. As a Greek-born Australian veteran, I had faced numerous challenges
- [Reborn - Rising from the Ashes](https://abalinx.com/blog/reborn-rising-from-the-ashes/) - REBORN - RISING FROM THE ASHES ABALINX & ASSOCIATES 31 MAY 2025 Peter Adamis The Liberal Party's Path to Relevance. In the wake of the Liberal Party's significant defeat in the 2025 election, it is evident that the party is at a critical juncture. Faced with an urgent need for transformation, the Liberal Party must
- [Barry French](https://abalinx.com/blog/barry-french/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 12 January 2017. I had gone to bed this evening, relaxing and as normal reading a book. This book I had purchased some few years ago when we went to Cairns and visited "Warrie" George Mansford. Although it was a great visit and had the opportunity to interview the great man, I
- [AI AND MANKIND](https://abalinx.com/blog/ai-and-mankind/) - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF MANKIND 25 May 2025 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Mankind. As I reflect on my journey, I realize that my fascination with knowledge, learning, and exploration began in my youth. I was always eager to experience life in all its richness. As I grew older, I became increasingly aware
- [An opinion - Federal election](https://abalinx.com/blog/an-opinion-federal-election/) - Coalition Electoral Performance 2025 - One observer’s opinion 22 May 2025 The 2025 federal election in Victoria represented a watershed moment for the Coalition, revealing both remarkable successes and significant challenges. The electoral outcomes across Victorian electorates painted a complex picture of campaign effectiveness, highlighting the critical importance of adapting traditional campaign strategies to modern
- [APOLOGY](https://abalinx.com/blog/apology/) - Abalinx expresses its sincere regret regarding the publication of the article dated 25 January 2020, titled "Unmasking the Prophet," which pertained to Grant Hutchinson, the former Vice-President of the Victorian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia and a previous candidate for preselection. It was addressed to and read by members of the Liberal Party
- [Navigating Renewal](https://abalinx.com/blog/navigating-renewal/) - Navigating Renewal 19 May 2025 A Visionary Roadmap for the Liberal Party's Future in Victoria. As an observer of the ever-evolving political landscape, the 2025 Federal Election results in Victoria present a remarkable juncture for the Liberal Party's Victorian Division. This election has not only served as a wake-up call but has also provided a
- [HELLENIC RSL](https://abalinx.com/blog/hellenic-rsl/) - The Australian Hellenic RSL of Victoria: A Century of Service and Legacy is a comprehensive tribute to the enduring contributions of Greek-Australian veterans and the pivotal role played by the Hellenic Returned and Services League (RSL) of Victoria. This work chronicles the evolution of the Hellenic RSL from its inception to its present-day standing as
- [RCB recognition](https://abalinx.com/blog/fair-crack-of-the-whip/) - RCB - FAIR CRACK OF THE WHIP Abalinx 25 November 2022 I am not a lawyer but just a simple bloke who sees life for what it is and my opinion for what it is worth may have some relevance to the current RCB Tribunal debate. My aim in all of this is to assist
- [Liberal Party at a crossroads](https://abalinx.com/blog/liberal-party-at-a-crossroads/) - LIBERAL PARTY AT A CROSSROADS 6 May 2025 Embracing Renewal for a Stronger Future. The recent federal election in Australia marks a critical juncture for the Liberal Party, prompting deep introspection and calls for strategic re-evaluation from within. Former Liberal Minister Arthur Sinodinos has emphasized the need for the party to move beyond the reactive
- [DEFEAT TO RENEWAL](https://abalinx.com/blog/defeat-to-renewal/) - FROM DEFEAT TO RENEWAL 5 May 2025 The Liberal Party's Path Forward After Peter Dutton. Peter Dutton's political downfall is a complex tapestry woven with various threads of policy missteps, public perception, and international influence. At the heart of this story is the controversial impact of aligning with policies reminiscent of Donald Trump's administration, which,
- [Shifting sands of power](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-shifting-sands-of-power/) - THE SHIFTING SANDS OF POWER - AUSTRALIA’S 2025 ELECTION 5 May 2025 PART 1. Prelude to the Polls. In the lead-up to the 2025 federal election, the atmosphere in Australia was electric, charged with the anticipation of change. Months before the polls opened, the Coalition seemed to be riding high, buoyed by a wave of confidence
- [Analysis Federal Election 2025](https://abalinx.com/blog/analyisis-federal-election-2025/) - ANALYSING THE LIBERAL PARTY'S DEFEAT IN THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN ELECTION My Perspective. As a dedicated member of the Liberal Party, I take pride in my commitment to its core principles and values, and I consistently cast my vote in support of these ideals. However, I am acutely aware that my individual voice is but one
- [Navigating the future](https://abalinx.com/blog/navigating-the-future/) - NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF AUSTRALIA’S FUTURE 28 March 2025 Australians are like the Eucalyptus trees. They exemplify remarkable resilience, exhibiting a range of adaptations that enable them to thrive in Australia’s harsh environments. While the Eucalyptus tree is marked by frequent fires, droughts, and nutrient-poor soils, so is the backbone of Australians in general. Tough,
- [CONQUERING THE UNCONQUERABLE](https://abalinx.com/blog/conquering-the-unconquerable/) - HARNESSING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS TO ERADICATE ILLNESS AND DISEASE AMONGST VETERANS 29 April 2025 Introduction. The human experience is often marked by the loss of loved ones, a painful reality that has long been accepted as an inevitable part of the natural order. Historically, humanity has grappled with a myriad of illnesses and diseases, from the
- [KLEPHTES](https://abalinx.com/blog/klephtes/) - KLEPHTES. This book, titled "Klephtes," explores the historical and cultural significance of the klephtes—Greek freedom fighters and guerrillas who emerged during the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The term "klephte," which translates to "freedom fighter," embodies the spirit of resistance against oppression and reflects a profound legacy of bravery and patriotism. This guide delves into the
- [OGOC](https://abalinx.com/blog/ogoc/) - OAKLEIGH GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY AND DISTRICTS. This book is according to Mr. and Mrs "Rovolidis Oral History of the Oakleigh Hellenic Community" chronicles the experiences of the Rovolidis family within the broader narrative of the Greek Orthodox community in Oakleigh and its surrounding districts. Drawing from personal interviews and extensive research, this book highlights the
- [Pellana](https://abalinx.com/blog/pellana-2/) - A Resource Historical perspective which explores past and present knowledge to make a case whether Pellana was a major administrative centre or merely a norther frontier town of ancient Lacedaemon. This resource of knowledge, presents a comprehensive exploration of Pellana, a historically significant site in the context of ancient Lacedaemon (Laconia), Greece. The document is
- [Pellana & Travellers](https://abalinx.com/blog/13077/) - This comprehensive work, "Pellana and Travellers in the Peloponnese," serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the ancient Spartan settlement of Pellana. The document meticulously compiles and synthesizes a wealth of information from primary sources, scholarly publications, and archival materials to illuminate the rich
- [TREBLE CHANGE - 1972](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-jurassic-journey-into-the-wilds-of-papua-new-guinea/) - DEDICATED TO ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED ON TREBLE CHANGE.. Written many years later after the exercise, on the 8 March 2014 from diaries and notes, book is dedicated to all my mates and leaders in 1 RAR who welcomed me into their ranks as one of their own. What follows is a collection of stories, anecdotes,
- [RECRUITING AUSTRALIANS](https://abalinx.com/blog/recruiting-australians/) - RECRUITING AUSTRALIANS FROM DIVERSE CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TOWARDS A DEFENCE FORCE CAREER BEYOND 2000 - A REVIEW 1990 - 2025 The recruitment of Australians from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds (ADC) into the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is not only a reflection of the evolving identity of our nation but also a strategic necessity for the future of military service.
- [ACID](https://abalinx.com/blog/acid/) - A STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE: ESTABLISHING AN ASYMMETRIC CYBER INTELLIGENCE DIVISION WITHIN THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE In the rapidly evolving landscape of global cybersecurity threats, Australia finds itself at a pivotal moment requiring a strategic enhancement of its defence capabilities. This paper advocates for the establishment of an Asymmetric Cyber Intelligence Division within the Australian Defence Force
- [Going old not a disease](https://abalinx.com/blog/growing-old-is-not-a-disease/) - Abalinx 22 October 2019 Peter Adamis Dignity, respect and duty of care comes to mind when looking after the interests of the elderly. It is no wonder swathes of employees working in old age homes will be seeking new careers. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on:GROWING OLD IS NOT A
- [Ramblings](https://abalinx.com/blog/ramblings/) - RAMBLINGS Dedicated to Maurice G. Barwick A FELLOW “klephte” 25 MARCH 2025 Maurice Barwick's ramblings embody a meandering conversational style that reflects his natural inclination to wander through topics rather than adhere to a specific focus. Drawing from the term "ramble," which originates from "romen" meaning "to walk or go," Maurice's storytelling meanders like a winding
- [Sharia law in Australia](https://abalinx.com/blog/sharia-law-in-australia/) - Is Islamic Sharia Law Compatible with Australian Law? 12 April 2025 Can the West survive under Islam. On the 19 June 2014, amid global concerns about extremism, I explored the complex relationship between Islam and the Western world. The premise was that Islam and Western cultures could coexist, provided mutual respect prevailed. However, Islam's lack
- [Papua: Freedom or Enslavement on Australia’s Doorstep?](https://abalinx.com/blog/papua-freedom-or-occupation-on-australias-doorstep/) - Papua: Freedom or Occupation on Australia’s Doorstep? 25 March 2025 On Greek Independence Day, people around the world honour the valour and courage of those who fought tirelessly for freedom during their war of independence against the Ottoman Empire. This struggle, which spanned nearly 400 years, cost countless lives before the great powers intervened in
- [Opinions Often Attract Undesirable Trolls](https://abalinx.com/blog/opinions-often-attract-undesirable-trolls/) - Opinions Often Attract Undesirable Trolls 14 January 2024 In today's digital landscape, expressing an opinion can sometimes feel like stepping into a lion’s den. The moment you share your thoughts online; you might attract a host of undesirable characters—trolls and bullies who thrive on negativity and derision. These individuals, often hiding behind pseudonyms, wield words
- [Vaccines - The New Oil Gold Standard?](https://abalinx.com/blog/vaccines-the-new-oil-gold-standard/) - Vaccines: The New Oil Gold Standard? 10 February 2021 In a world transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that oil is no longer the gold standard of power and influence. Instead, the spotlight has shifted to pharmaceutical companies and their control over vaccines, which have emerged as the new currency of
- [Is Multiculturalism in Australia Facing Challenges?](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-multiculturalism-in-australia-facing-challenges/) - Is Multiculturalism in Australia Facing Challenges? 28 February 2025 Multiculturalism is a social and political approach that recognizes, values, and promotes the coexistence of diverse cultural identities within a society, fostering inclusivity and respect among different ethnic and cultural groups. Sky News host Peta Credlin's remarks regarding multiculturalism in Australia have ignited a heated debate, particularly
- [The Vacuum in the Middle East](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-vacuum-in-the-middle-east/) - The Vacuum in the Middle East 14 December 2024 As the world turns its gaze toward Syria and the alleged atrocities committed by the Assad regime, it is vital to approach this complex situation with a nuanced understanding. While I do not condone the violence, chaos, and terror that plague the Middle East, it begs
- [Is It Just to Leave the Safety of Australia for War?](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-it-just-to-leave-the-safety-of-australia-for-war/) - Is It Just to Leave the Safety of Australia for War? 24 March 2025 As the world grapples with ongoing conflicts, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, the question of whether it is justifiable for Australians to leave the safety of their homeland to engage in wars abroad becomes increasingly pressing. Distinguishing between government-deployed
- [US Isolation policies](https://abalinx.com/blog/us-isolation-policies/) - OPINION: IMPLICATIONS OF U.S. ISOLATIONIST POLICIES FOR AUSTRALIA 24 March 2025 The concept of isolationism in U.S. foreign policy has significant implications for global dynamics, especially for countries like Australia that have historically aligned themselves with American interests. As the United States navigates a potential shift towards isolationism—especially under leadership that emphasizes "America First" policies—Australia
- [Angus Campbell](https://abalinx.com/blog/angus-campbell/) - LEADERSHIP - GENERAL ANGUS CAMPBELL - AN ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE 11 February 2025 BACKGROUND As a freelance journalist, this is my third and final article on General Angus Campbell. I welcome constructive criticism and diverse opinions, while striving to avoid derogatory comments. Some time ago, I committed to exploring General Campbell's leadership style,
- [Islam and the West](https://abalinx.com/blog/islam-and-the-west/) - The Western World and Its Cultural Dynamics: A Path Forward 20 March 2025 As the Western world grapples with evolving global dynamics, it faces the challenge of reconciling its values and traditions with the complexities of a diverse population. Despite successes in various arenas, there is a growing sense of unease regarding the influence and
- [Is the ANZAC Spirit at Risk?](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-the-anzac-spirit-at-risk/) - Is the ANZAC Spirit at Risk? 25 March 2025 As we approach ANZAC Day next month, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom. This solemn occasion invites us to honour not only the ANZACs but also to reflect on the broader implications of conflict and the struggles faced
- [ANZAC Lions](https://abalinx.com/blog/hanzac-lions-of-pellana/) - Abalinx 11 November 2022 Today, Remembrance Day is commemorated to remind the living of the enormous sacrifices of mankind during WW1. A time when living flesh clashed with iron and steel. A war of attrition, of needless slaughter and a war to end all wars. Sadly history has demonstrated that mankind throughout the ages has
- [Pellana](https://abalinx.com/blog/pellana/) - PELLANA: A Resource Historical perspective which explores past and present knowledge to make a case whether Pellana was a major administrative centre or merely a northern frontier town of ancient Lacedaemon. The document is structured into several parts, beginning with an introduction that sets the tone for an ongoing debate about Pellana's potential identification as
- [Duty First](https://abalinx.com/blog/duty-first/) - TOO PROUD TO ADMIT DEFEAT - DUTY FIRST 2 August 2024 Having enlisted in the Citizens Military Forces in 1969, little did I realise that two years later I would make it a life long career. 53 years later, on the 25 August, I will reflect back upon the years as a soldier in the
- [Woodfire chats](https://abalinx.com/blog/woodfire-chats/) - 7 May 2023 On this day, I sat with my old mate (Maurice G. Barwick) of some 38 years and chewed the fat so to speak. We served together so many years ago and yet when we are together, it is, as if, it was but yesterday. We spoke of the past, our friendship, our
- [RCB recognition?](https://abalinx.com/blog/rcb-acknowledgement/) - RIFLE COMPANY BUTTERWORTH (RCB) 1969 – 1989 4 April 2023 This article is dedicated to all those unsung veterans who have been battling the Department of Defence for recognition. This article is a tribute to their long struggle and fine work behind the scenes. No matter what the outcome is, they are a bunch
- [The Twilight years](https://abalinx.com/blog/twilight-years/) - THE TWILIGHT YEARS 2 May 2023 PREAMBLE. This article is not for everyone as it is outside my normal writing style and yet, I cannot but help myself into picking up the electronic quill and sharing my thoughts with readers. I guess, I am just a lost soul, a poor old fool seeking answers in
- [The magician](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-village-pellana/) - Abalinx 6 August 2017. Peter Adamis It is 4.42 am here in the village of Pellana on the 6 august 2017. I kicked myself for not ringing my old mate Eddie Black for his 62 Birthday after making all the necessary preparations to do so. Download a copy by clicking on: THE VILLAGE PELLANA (Eddie and
- [The "Quiet years"](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-quiet-years/) - THE "QUIET YEARS" 1970 to 1999 – THE COLD WAR 29 April 20223 DISCLAIMER. The following article is based on my life experiences and therefore the opinions expressed within are mine and mine alone. Constructive criticism is eagerly acceptable for any errors on my part, in order to enhance the article with other; points of
- [Is Australia ready for a republic](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-australia-ready-for-a-republic/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 27 January 2013 Is this country ready for such a drastic revolution when the current symbol is doing just fine flying as it is or do you believe that the Australian society is ready for that change. Personally, I think not. The next generation maybe or depending
- [Age of retirement](https://abalinx.com/blog/age-of-retirement/) - Abalinx 17 May 2014 I may be a right wing conservative and Liberal, but raising the age of retirement may not be the way to go. Nor is reducing the pension. Those who fought for the age pension did so in order to live longer and create an environment where they can finally be at
- [Police & criminals](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-police-collect-phone-data-catch-crimminals/) - Data concerns: Law enforcement agencies are conducting 'tower dumps' to find criminals. AUSTRALIAN POLICE TRAWL PHONE DATA OF THOUSANDS. Ben Grubb and Emma Partridge July 7, 2014. Download a complete copy of the article by clicking on: AUSTRALIAN POLICE TRAWL PHONE DATA OF THOUSANDS Australian federal and state police are ordering phone providers to hand over
- [National security](https://abalinx.com/blog/nations-security/) - Abalinx 23 May 2016 Peter Adamis We as Australians take much for granted, especially if we believe in the democratic system of equality and the acceptance of paradigms that belong to a bygone era. But what will be the catalyst that draws us away from the dreamtime and make us realise that we cannot live
- [EuroVision or EuroBrexit](https://abalinx.com/blog/eurovision-or-eurobrexit/) - Abalinx 20 June 2016 Peter Adamis I am not surprised. I guess it’s a sign of the times. Disunity of a nation comes as a result of the inner core being unsatisfied and corrupted by greed, self-interest and pursuit of power. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: EUROVISION OR EUROBREXIT Recent
- [Brexit & Australia](https://abalinx.com/blog/brexit-and-australia-an-alternative-opinion/) - Abalinx 29 June 2016 Peter Adamis In a recent interview on the ABC by Simon Breheny of the IPA, I listened to the commentary with great interest. I must say that with due respect I must humbly disagree with Simon Breheny. I find his explanation for those supporting Britain; leaving the EU borders on ignorance
- [Ironic ignorance](https://abalinx.com/blog/can-ignorance-be-an-ironic-paradox-of-facts/) - Peter Adamis 6 December 2016 As my favourite ancient Spartan King Agesilaus once said to a man who was amazed at how modest the King and the other Spartans' cloths and meals were; King Agesilaus replied: 'Freedom is what we reap from this way of life, my friend.' Having said that, I can be
- [Leadership in Australia](https://abalinx.com/blog/leadership-in-australia/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 13 December 2016 Recently I was asked to answer three questions on Australian leadership and what it meant to me. To some it may come easy while to others it may evoke emotional responses of images and memories that are both positive and negative in nature, depending on one’s life experiences. Those
- [Emotional maturity](https://abalinx.com/blog/emotional-maturity/) - Life gives us many opportunities to do the right thing and yet many take the easy road. Some do it school, university, work, at play and even on their partners. The easy road is to cheat, copy, imitate, steal, connive, and lie in order to achieve their objective. That may be fine if you are
- [Expressing a view](https://abalinx.com/blog/expressing-a-view/) - Peter Adamis 23 January 2017 Those who have served will recognise the entrenching tool and that when digging a spade is a spade. Gosh how I hated digging all night, during the day and when we were exhausted we still kept on digging. Now that I have the reader’s attention, please note that this article has
- [Elders & Duty of Care](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-boy-named-sue-duty-of-care-or-elder-abuse/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 8 March 2017 How often do we hear of people taking advantage of those close to them for financial reasons? How often do we hear of emotional abuse and neglect of elders because of past ill feelings being held against those who were once responsible for their upbringing? I am sure that
- [Just a bloke](https://abalinx.com/blog/just-a-bloke-jaab/) - Abalinx 31 July 2017 Finally after many years I have come to the conclusion that if I apply Maslow’s theory of hierarchy needs, man must live according to his environment once those basic needs have been satisfied. However to progress even further and to develop himself man must review or to societal needs if he
- [John Patsikatheodorou](https://abalinx.com/blog/john-patsy-patsikatheodorou/) - 10 June 2018 Abalinx Peter Adamis What does one say to a mate’s wife and kids when he has gone from this world? A very difficult scenario, under an umbrella of huge sorrow, anguish and grief is one way of describing ones feelings on hearing the passing of a good friend. A copy of the
- [Aussie toilet paper race](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-great-australian-toilet-paper-race/) - Abalinx 12 March 2020 Peter Adamis This article was previously published under the title: The great Australian Toilet War. Since then much has changed and it was important to keep abreast of all new developments. On a visit to my 90 year old Mums home I took her shopping. We decided to enter ‘Woolies’ supermarket.
- [The law & politics](https://abalinx.com/blog/are-our-law-enforcement-assets-being-misused-for-political-reasons/) - Abalinx 2 September 2020 Peter Adamis I am not sure if this video is in fact true or merely actors, but I must say that such misuse of our law enforcement agencies leaves a lot to be desired. We as Australians have lost our sense of what is right and wrong in what I was led
- [The culling](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-culling/) - Memory Journal 30 July 2021 Some twelve months ago I wrote the post below based on my own knowledge on the subject. Twelve months later, I have not changed my opinion. I stand by my post and convictions. We have lost the plot. We have lost sight of what is important. State Premiers have become
- [Australia in crisis](https://abalinx.com/blog/australia-in-crisis/) - Journal 1 September 2021 DISCLAIMER. This article is the result of a collaboration of medical, military, academic, consultants and lay people. I have merely strung the threads together and woven the article below. LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC – A POINT OF VIEW. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking
- [ANZAC Day](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-2023-2/) - ANZAC DAY - WATSONIA 2023 ANZAC DAY & DAWN SERVICE 2023 WATSONIA VICTORIA 25 April 2023 Waking up at 3.30 am is not good for the body at the best of times, yet for some strange, I felt it was going to be a great day if I was able to capture the moment and
- [ANZAC day 2023](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-2023/) - THE YEAR 2023 ANZAC DAY 10 April 2023 As we approach ANZAC Day, Australia is one of two nations that commemorate ANZAC Day, New Zealand is the other. As such it’s important that with each passing year, we who remain behind in relative freedom, remember the sacrifices of those who had borne the brunt of
- [Societal Hazards](https://abalinx.com/blog/societal-hazards/) - SOCIETAL HAZARDS FACED BY AUSTRALIA 7 April 2023 Australia is considered a political stable country where transparency, sound government, legal system, good governance and infrastructures, provide a platform for economic competitiveness and resilience to global financial pressures. However, despite its stable environment, Australia in today’s world of technology, there is a tendency to mirror those
- [Free 200 years](https://abalinx.com/blog/freedom/) - 200 YEARS OF BRUTAL PASSION & DESIRE TO BE FREE – HELLAS (GREECE) 25 March 2023 Greece (Hellas), a country with a history stretching back some 6000 years, has survived the ravages of time. No matter how many times it has been decimated, depopulated and close to being exterminated, it has like the olive tree
- [Fear is no friend](https://abalinx.com/blog/never-fear-as-companion/) - NEVER HAVE FEAR AS A COMPANION. Abalinx 9 December 2022 Never have Fear as a companion and being kind to one’s self may sound odd, but if you think about it for a moment, it makes sense. Remove the cobwebs, dust, clutter and fears from your mind and embrace a new dawn in your journey
- [UMD V DFAT](https://abalinx.com/blog/n-macedonia-defies-dfat/) - MACEDONIA (UMD) MISINFORMATION Abalinx Tuesday 15 February 2022 Peter Adamis UMD stands for United Macedonia Diaspora. A website that creates misinformation, distributes propaganda and literature based on myths, fibs and a reconstruction of ancient history. Their aim is to influence and attract individuals to support them towards their view of distorted history. This is but
- [HANZAC origins](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-gardens-at-pellana-lakonia-greece/) - Abalinx 26 January 2018 Peter Adamis This article is one man’s final tribute to ANZACS & GREEKS. It is fitting that this article is published on Australia Day 2018. I hope that its contents are well received and that it is read in the spirit in which it was compiled. In saying that I am
- [Gene's Painting](https://abalinx.com/blog/genes-painting/) - Journal 26 May 2022 It is appropriate on this day that a HANZAC Painting was delivered. In 1942, the Battle of Greece and Crete was it its climax and the ANZACs were fighting for their lives on the Island of Crete. The painting that I refer to had been painted by a mate in Cairns
- [Last night at oldies](https://abalinx.com/blog/last-night-at-the-oldies/) - Abalinx 8 May 2022 It's 10.40 pm in Victoria. I am sitting in the kitchen beneath our parents’ home reflecting. It has been five months since (Kaliopi) the matriarch of the Adamis family joined (Vasili) the Patriarch. I am now reflecting on the past 72 years of the challenges of life. Upstairs is where they
- [The long farewell](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-long-farewell/) - Abalinx 6 May 2022 Alzheimer’s. I have written this brief article based on a good friend's contribution to a malady that will one day affects us all. The only effective means that I know of combating or reducing its effects is to remain active, fit, healthy, eat well, and keep the mind occupied with projects
- [Executors](https://abalinx.com/blog/executors/) - Abalinx 3 May 2022 Executors’ responsibilities are nothing to be laughed at. First of all, one has to remove the emotion attached to role and secondly dispatch one’s duties with a skill of a surgeon. The task is unlike any other and it is fraught with snags, pitfalls, numerous processes. There are funeral, legal issues,
- [Smell the roses](https://abalinx.com/blog/stop-smell-the-roses/) - Abalinx 22 April 2022 Expectations - Acknowledgements - Denial. We reach a point in life where we stop think and reflect upon the decisions we have made. We wonder whether our expectations have been met, acknowledged if we have been denied opportunities that may have changed the course of our journey. I have used the
- [China sneezes](https://abalinx.com/blog/china-sneezes/) - Abalinx 19 March 2020 Peter Adamis Just because China sneezed metaphorically speaking, why has the world gone into a downward spiral? It is not the end of the world. Why have we allowed ourselves to panic and act in an anti social manner? Why have we allowed a herd mentality to confuse our logic and
- [Is Covid-19 a con?](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-covid-19-a-con/) - Abalinx 16 April 2020 Peter Adamis DISCLAIMER. I am going out on a limb here by writing about the Corona virus. I may have a university degree in Environmental Occupational Health and Safety, but that does not make me an expert on viruses. The degree as well as my years of military skills and training honed
- [Wisdom](https://abalinx.com/blog/wisdom/) - Holding a grudge begets anxieties - Revenge is the origin of illness Fear is a negative companion - Doubt a poor substitute for love Anxiety creates depression - Inactivity is a silent killer Encouragement a life raft - Jealousy a well of inadequacy Anger a companion of fear & doubt - Hope a look into
- [The great cull](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-great-cull/) - Abalinx 30 JULY 2020 I am not surprised by it all. Not one bit. I have been consistent all along that the authorities were out of their depth and listened far too much to alleged medical experts who did not know what they were up against. I don’t care about those wanting to shoot the messenger.
- [ANZAC Day 2015](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-2015/) - Peter Adamis - Abalinx 11 November 2015 The time came to make the annual walk across the road the Watsonia RSL to pay tribute in my own small way to those who have since passed on in history but as always be remembered. As a young lad growing up during the early Fifties amongst the
- [Far North Queensland](https://abalinx.com/blog/far-north-queensland/) - Peter Adamis. Whenever you travel to Far North Queensland, whether it’s to Port Douglass, Palm Cove, Innisfail, Cairns, Karunda, The Atherton Tablelands or just cruising through. A copy of the complete article may be downloaded by clicking on: TOURS OF THE DAINTREE FOREST & ATHERTON TABLELANDS IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND A visit to the Daintree forest
- [ANZAC Day - At the going down of the sun 100 years on](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-at-the-going-down-of-the-sun-100-years-on/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis 17 April 2015 The word ANZAC has now become embedded within the Australian psyche and any new arrival to this country who seeks to become an Australian; they are expected to understand what it means. The word ANZAC does not mean glory, of fighting for freedom, nor of dying for a flag.
- [Wandering](https://abalinx.com/blog/wandering/) - Wandering amongst the hills and valleys of Pellana Abalinx 10 April 2019 Peter Adamis I remember as a youngster singing the song, "I love to go a wandering along a mountain track". I still sing or whistle a couple of bars to the melody when I am hiking, orienteering or merely just walking along the
- [Serenity](https://abalinx.com/blog/serenity/) - March 2019 Today being the last day of March, I did two trips of wheel barrow wild flower gathering exercise. Once the replanting was done, a quick brew and a Greek coffee with my mate Kostas the retired Stone Mason was in order. Lunch consisted of bread and cheese followed by another brew. Now, I realise
- [Longevity & will to live](https://abalinx.com/blog/longevity-and-the-will-to-live/) - Abalinx 8 FEBRUARY 2020 Peter Adamis As we age we find that our challenges are somewhat more confronting than that of our youth. Simple things like shopping, attending medical appointments, visiting friends, showering, cooking, washing, cleaning, ablutions, and going to fitness classes too much to handle. A copy of the article may be downloaded by
- [Sun oregano & sea](https://abalinx.com/blog/sun-sea-marijuana-oregano-and-tomatoes/) - Abalinx 10 August 2020 Peter Adamis Stranded in the old country for the past four months amidst a pandemic scenario, one works and plays within set parameters and make the best of the challenges faced. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: SUN SEA MARIJUANA OREGANO AND TOMATOES I managed with
- [Reflections at 72](https://abalinx.com/blog/reflections-at-72/) - Journal 28 March 2022 Reflections are wonderful when memories of a bygone era coincide with special days. The birthday of our Granddaughter Anika and that of my own. My lovely wife Yovanna treated me to a two-day trip full of one surprise after another. Trip to Geelong, Clifton Springs, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Port Arlington,
- [Time is not the judge](https://abalinx.com/blog/time-is-not-the-judge/) - Abalinx 27 April 2022 There are many times when I just sit at my desk overlooking the veranda and across towards the RSL and beyond, allowing my brain to wander from one neuro transmitter to another. Its time like these that I wistfully think of a life in another place and another time. A place
- [ANZAC Day 2022](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-2022-watsonia/) - 25 April 2022 After two years of lockdown the Watsonia RSL amongst the other 500 odd Return Service Leagues across Australia commemorated ANZAC Day. The ANZAC ceremony will be commemorated throughout Australia and New Zealand, in all the major cities, hamlets, villages, communities, military bases, overseas embassies, and nations that have an association with the
- [HANZAC 2022](https://abalinx.com/blog/hellenic-anzac-day-2022/) - 25 April 2022 Preamble. Each ANZAC Day, Australians and New Zealanders travel to far flung memorials to pay their respects to those men and women who lie buried deep within the soil. From Lae in Papua New Guinea, Cairns and Townsville in Far North Queensland and Brisbane in Queensland, Sydney in New South Wales,
- [Was Ben Zygier betrayed](https://abalinx.com/blog/was-ben-zygier-betrayed/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 22 February 2013 A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: BEN ZYGIER TORN BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES WAS BETRAYED Ben Zygier was no traitor according to media reports across the globe and his case has captured the hearts and minds of Australians and those of
- [Mass Irish graves](https://abalinx.com/blog/mass-irish-graves/) - SHAWN POGATCHNIK Associated Press Seattle Times 4 June 2014. Anyone looking for more information or to donate to the fund can contact Corless via email: catherinecorless@hotmail.com DUBLIN. The Catholic Church in Ireland is facing fresh accusations of child neglect after a researcher found records for 796 young children believed to be buried in a mass
- [Veterans & health care](https://abalinx.com/blog/veterans-health-care/) - 1 June 2014 Senator Elect Lambie. DON’T MAKE AMERICA’S MISTAKE says Senator Elect for Tasmania and Palmer United spokesperson for Veterans’ Affairs Jacqui Lambie and give Aussie veterans health care cards automatically as well as establishing a DVA inquiry. GIVE AUSSIE VETERANS HEALTH GOLD CARDS has called on the Abbott government to establish an Independent Judicial Inquiry
- [job loss opportunities](https://abalinx.com/blog/job-loss-opportunities/) - LOSS OF INDUSTRIES LEAD TO JOB CUTS - STUDENT PROTESTS - OVERSEAS VISAS - RECRUITMENT - RE-EDUCATION - RE SKILLING NO OPPORTUNITIES AND NO JOBS Peter Adamis 23 May 2014 What is the Federal and State Governments to do under these circumstances is the question on everybody's lips. In an environment where jobs and industries are moving
- [Government seize accounts](https://abalinx.com/blog/government-seize-accounts/) - Peter Adamis 10 June 2014. If the articles below are to be believed then we as Australians have a serious with our Federal Government and the manner in which they treat those they are supposed to protect and look after their citizens. problem on our hands. I am of the belief that there should be
- [Melbourne lockup plans](https://abalinx.com/blog/melbourne-lockup-plans/) - June 15, 2014 Karin Derkley The Age. A city bristling with three times as many high-rise towers as today. Twenty-story apartment buildings along commercial strips in the suburbs. Continued sprawl on Melbourne's fringes, where there are few services and little transport. And a sea of single-dwelling housing in a low-rise middle suburbia, swaths of which
- [ISIS Rebels in Iraq](https://abalinx.com/blog/isis-rebels-in-iraq/) - TIM ARANGO, KAREEM FAHIM and BEN HUBBARD JUNE 14, 2014 The New York Times. An image posted on a militant website in January showed fighters in Raqqa, Syria.CreditMilitant Website, via Associated Press. A copy of the article may be downloaded by licking on: Rebels fast strike in Iraq was years in the making ERBIL, Iraq — When
- [ADF abuse](https://abalinx.com/blog/adf-abuse/) - Peter Adamis 17 June 2014. For the past few years the Australian Defence Force has been rocked by allegations of abuse, harassment, intimidation and abuse of power. Such allegations in the past were always handled effectively internally by the military and there is sufficient evidence both factual and anecdotal to support the military practices and
- [ADF & cyber warfare](https://abalinx.com/blog/df-cyber-warfare/) - Outgoing Defence chief General David Hurley Photo: Ellinghausen 5 May 2014 Philip Dorling The Australian Defence Force has embraced cyber warfare, deception and disinformation through the internet as key elements of future military operations. However, newly declassified ADF papers provide no guidance on how efforts to influence and deceive adversaries will not also mislead the Australian
- [Afghan war misbehaviour](https://abalinx.com/blog/afghan-war-misbehaviour/) - Mission: A soldier of the Special Operations Task Group greets Afghans outside the Australian base in Tarin Kowt. Photo: Neil Ruskin. 25 May 2014 Natalie O'Brien SMH Senior Defence Department officers were seen as ''complicit'' and not doing enough to discipline elite soldiers after the discovery of a DVD series showing Special Operations personnel putting their
- [Commonwealth Bank scandal](https://abalinx.com/blog/commonwealth-bank-scandal/) - Nina Tietzel and Pat McGrath Sat 28 Jun 2014. Investors who have lost their savings are calling for compensation following a fraud scandal that has engulfed the Commonwealth Bank (CBA). A copy of the full article may be downloaded by clicking on: AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH BANK FRAUD SCANDAL A Senate report into the scandal - which left
- [Revoking Australin citizenship](https://abalinx.com/blog/revoking-australin-citizenship/) - Peter Adamis 24 June 2014. Revoking citizenship. While every Australian government on both sides of the political fence is bond and tasked with the responsibility of the security and well being of its citizens, revoking and/or cancelling an Australian citizens passport is not the way to go. A copy of the complete article may
- [Nick Kyrgios & Nadal](https://abalinx.com/blog/nick-kyrgios-nadal/) - Peter Adamis 2 July 2014. Australians will wake up to a new hero on the block after finding that one of their own has defeated Nadal at Wimbledon. It's a great effort by a young bloke who now has the world watching his progress with awe. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking
- [Commonwealth Bank bullying](https://abalinx.com/blog/commonwealth-bank-bullying/) - July 1, 2014 Adele Ferguson, Ben Butler CBA tellers driven to despair by hard sell. Explosive new survey reveals the pressure faced by bank tellers to chase sales targets is leading to fraud at the CBA. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer. A copy of the complete article may be downloaded by clicking on:STRESS, DEPRESSION AND BULLYING AT COMMONWEALTH BANK Pressure
- [Fair crack of the whip](https://abalinx.com/blog/fai-crack-of-the-whip-it-is-time-to-be-merry-the-australian-way/) - Peter Adamis 17 December 2016 In a few days’ time, those in the western world will be celebrating a Birthday and pay reverence to a faith that has been in existence for some 21 hundred years. For many it’s a time of giving for other its receiving for some it’s grieving and for others it’s
- [Leonidas two faces](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-bare-facts-of-leonidas-two-faces/) - Peter Adamis 25 November 2106 One thing I know, that I know nothing. This is the source of my wisdom. Source: Socrates Philosopher of the 5th century BC. This is an excellent starting point for any discussion and the perfect platform for readers to make their own assumptions of what is right and wrong about
- [Klephtes or Robin Hoods](https://abalinx.com/blog/klephtes-or-robin-hoods/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 29 April 2017 Klephtes otherwise known as cattle rustlers, brigands, thieves and romanticized freedom fighters belong to another era. I wonder whether exist today? In Greece, Klephtes became romanticized and eventually looked upon as freedom fighters and irregular forces of local chieftains that roamed the mountains, hills, glens and bush of Greece
- [Greeks rise & save Hellas](https://abalinx.com/blog/o-greeks-rise-from-your-graves-and-save-hellas-once-more/) - Abalinx 7 February 2018 Peter Adamis. "Rise up with your sword in one hand and shield in the either, ready to do battle with the foe within your midst. The time of compromise and endless talk is over." The above words could well have been spoken in a bygone ancient era when Hellas was facing peril,
- [Macedonia is Greece](https://abalinx.com/blog/macedonia-a-history-of-scholars/) - Abalinx 12 March 2018 Peter Adamis With the fervour of passion having been extinguished and replaced by wiser and cooler heads, maybe it is time to look at the examples left behind both the ancient and modern scholars. Admittedly the article is based on Wikipedia the online Encyclopaedia (Macedonians a history by scholars) which to some
- [My Army Reserve Mentor](https://abalinx.com/blog/my-army-reserve-mentor/) - Barrie Daniels is very special to me. A bloke I would have in my defence pit any time. He is not only a great bloke, but a cobber digger mate. Words at times cannot express the friendship we have maintained over the years and yet, this small and brief overview may in fact explain the
- [Intelligent morons exist](https://abalinx.com/blog/its-official-intelligent-morons-exist/) - A copy of the article may downloaded by clicking on:ITS OFFICIAL – INTELLIGENT MORONS EXIST
- [Aussie Blokes](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-blokes-status-and-political-correctness-in-todays-world/) - Abalinx 29 January 2018 Peter Adamis Some years ago when I was young and foolish, I wrote a small piece on mates. I put to paper all the names I had the pleasure of being called over the years. Some good and some bad. (Actually I have to confess I was a 50 year old
- [Aussie Greeks cooee](https://abalinx.com/blog/wannabee-aussie-greeks-need-huge-a-wake-up-call/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 24 January 2018 Australian Hellenic Peak Bodies. Today, we hope to see a press release from the Australian Hellenic peak bodies in Melbourne. Furthermore I would not be surprised if they held a meeting soon after the rally in Melbourne for reasons of damage control. Without naming names or the peak bodies, I
- [Its OK to be Greek](https://abalinx.com/blog/its-ok-to-be-greek-when-you-have-lived-your-life-as-an-australian/) - Abalinx.com - Peter Adamis - 22 April 2015 As we approach the 100 year anniversary of two important events in world history, let us take a moment to pay tribute to those who made this country great. First of all we pay our respects to those of a bygone era who over a hundred years
- [Russell Crowe movies](https://abalinx.com/blog/russell-crowe-his-movies-and-their-impact-on-australian-society/) - Russel Crowe Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 28 April 2015 First of all let me it clear that I am long time fan of Russell Crowe and his movies. I have always known that his movies are a mixture o fact and fiction and that the story line has always been a good one. How
- [Hellenic fiscal crisis](https://abalinx.com/blog/an-alternative-point-of-view-on-the-hellenic-fiscal-crisis/) - Peter Adamis 13 July 2015 I have consistently stated many times over that Greece will not leave the Euro. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on:AN ALTERNATIVE POINT OF VIEW ON THE HELLENIC FISCAL CRISIS My sympathies have always been with the YES voters in Greece because like them I understood
- [A Hellenic tragedy](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-hellenic-tragedy-of-enormous-proportions/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 8 August 2015 The article that follows (see below) these comments is a stark reminder that there are more ways to skin a cat and as such the European Union is also to be held accountable for allowing a nation not ready to enter under its fiscal umbrella. A copy of the
- [The post war generation](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-post-war-generation-a-point-of-view-of-the-fifties-era/) - THE POST WAR GENERATION - BECOMING AN AUSTRALIAN STAYING GREEK - A POINT OF VIEW BY A CHILD OF THE FIFTIES ERA. Abalinx Peter Adamis 8 August 2015. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: THE POST WAR GENERATION BECOMING AN AUSTRALIAN STAYING GREEK A POINT OF VIEW BY A CHILD OF THE
- [John Pericles Arthur Deighton](https://abalinx.com/blog/an-australian-hellenic-veteran-tribute-to-john-pericles-arthur-deighton/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 17 October 2015 JOHN DEIGHTON (JPA - to his close comrades) There are far better and greater men and women who could speak and write far better, more eloquently and with more knowledge, skill and passion of John Deighton. I cannot and will not write or comment about his military experiences as
- [Saint Basil Day 2017](https://abalinx.com/blog/saint-basil-day-agios-vasilios-2017/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 1 January 2016 On the 1 January every year the Adamis clan gathers together for the traditional Greek Orthodox celebration of Saint Basil or Agios Vasilios. All those whose name is associated with st basil celebrates their name day on the first day of January. According to tradition St Basil was born
- [Pallaconian Myths](https://abalinx.com/blog/myths-fibs-lies-fables-fiction/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 31 December 2016 High up in the Mountains of the Polis of Moreland lies the Pallaconian Brotherhood Leonidas citadel. Built over the years by many hands and with the hope that it will remain untouched by the ungodly hands of renegades and thieves hiding behind invisible cloaks. Although the citadel has successfully
- [Australian diversity](https://abalinx.com/blog/being-an-australian-is-not-an-easy-journey/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 12 January 2017 Recently two minor incidents made me realise how vulnerable I am still at this age. That despite my pride in my past and my passion for two distant and dissimilar cultures, I could not but feel residual anger followed by a sense of hopelessness at being misrepresented and misunderstood.
- [Greece 2018 crisis](https://abalinx.com/blog/observations-of-an-nation-doing-it-hard-under-austerity-measures/) - Abalinx 31 January 2018 Peter Adamis I wrote my observations of Athens Greece during September to November 2013. At that time Greece was in the middle of the final crisis and Greeks were struggling to get by. People lost their livelihoods, crime rates rose, there were daily demonstrations in the street, political infighting, the rise
- [Ben Roberts-Smith](https://abalinx.com/blog/ben-roberts-smith-duty-first-not-trial-by-media/) - Abalinx 24 September 2019 Peter Adamis PREAMBLE. One of the many things I was taught whilst in the Army was to allow the man on the ground to be free to use their initiative, skills, knowledge and assets to complete their mission. My generation was fortunate to have strong leaders who knew how to get
- [FYROM an  opinion](https://abalinx.com/blog/fyrom-an-alternative-opinion/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 17 March 2018 Every nation has a sovereign right to carve out its own destiny, but having said that does it mean borrowing or stealing another nation’s history.A copy of the article maybe downloaded by clicking on: FYROM AN ALTERNATIVE OPINION The only to combat such drivel is to counter by providing articles
- [Democracy in FYROM](https://abalinx.com/blog/democracy-in-fyrom-is-a-joke/) - Abalinx 15 March 2018 Peter Adamis Former VMRO-DPMNE leader Nikola Gruevski attacked the parliament speaker Talat Xhaferi. Former VMRO-DPMNE leader Nikola Gruevski attacked the parliament speaker Talat Xhaferi while he was trying to get out of the parliament hall, after the opposition MPs gathered around his table before the start of the debate on the
- [Fyromites & Aussies](https://abalinx.com/blog/fyromite-aussie-greeks-chill-out/) - Abalinx 7 March 2018 Peter Adamis It now appears that, four days after the anti-social behaviour by the FYROMITE Slav community, wiser heads on both sides are coming to realise the futility of last Sundays behaviour. Although the signs of a thaw in the frozen relations between these two communities are becoming more evident each
- [Westgate Bridge Disaster](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-1970-westgate-bridge-disaster/) - Westgate Bridge - The author serviced lift on the right during 1970. Peter Adamis Abalinx 13 January 2017 I was a young 20 year apprentice electrician for a firm called J PARK Electrics, operating out of Brighton. I remember well the days when John Baker (Foreman) and I would visit the bridge to undertake maintenance
- [North Macedonian myths](https://abalinx.com/blog/macedonian-myths-fables-lies-propaganda/) - Abalinx 17 March 2018 Peter Adamis Image: The Vergina Sun (Greek Ήλιος της Βεργίνας, also known as the "Star of Vergina", "Macedonian Star" or "Argead Star") Source: Wikipedia The truth be told by those interested to ensure that those living North of Greece do not win by default the name of “Macedonia” to suit their purposes. It is acknowledged
- [Pride in ancestors](https://abalinx.com/blog/you-do-not-have-to-be-greek-to-be-proud-of-your-ancestors/) - Abalinx 4 February 2018 Peter Adamis PREAMBLE. Great to see your average Greek travel to the capital to demonstrate their passion about retaining ancient Macedonia within its borders. Every nation has the sovereign right to safe guard its interests no matter what they are. The politicians of all political parties in Greece have let
- [When music dies](https://abalinx.com/blog/when-music-dies/) - Journal 30 March 2021 This post like 2019 is a practice run for ANZAC Day. The music is obviously Greek and not to be used on ANZAC commemorations, but it does give life to the memorial project. Therefore, forgive this old bastard for bring some life and gaiety into the memorial. The only music on
- [Cobber Digger Mates](https://abalinx.com/blog/cobber-digger-mates-and-mentors/) - Peter Adamis 18 January 2017 (Updated 19 April 2022) Those who have served the nation, worn its many uniforms and contributed to the security and longevity of this country we call home – Australians will not need to be told what the words “Cobber Digger Mate” mean. Better qualified, experienced and far more knowledgeable people
- [WISDOM](https://abalinx.com/blog/wisdom-2/)
- [Miserable Spartan day](https://abalinx.com/blog/miserable-spartan-day/) - 9 April 2019 Preparing for ANZAC Day has been just one day after another of preparations. Now I know that when I serving in the ADF we worked and trained in all types of weather, but you would think that at my age I would have more sense. I don't how the Spartans of old
- [ISIS appears on world stage](https://abalinx.com/blog/isis-appears-on-world-stage/) - Isis militants on the Iraq/Syria border: Iraq as we have understood it for the past century or so no longer exists Photo: AFP/HO/ALBARAKA NEWS. Peter Oborne BST 12 Jun 2014 As Middle East borders are redrawn by jihadists, the West should regard Iran as an ally. It is almost one hundred years since Sir Mark Sykes, an
- [Ignorance the unseen enemy within our ranks](https://abalinx.com/blog/ignorance-the-unseen-enemy-within-our-ranks/) - Abalinx 19 July 2016 Peter Adamis As a youngster going to Primary school I like many others was subjected to corporal punishment of the day. That is being smacked on either hand by the teacher or senior school master or on other occasions by the Head Master. In most cases I would be disciplined because
- [No GD vandalism](https://abalinx.com/blog/no-gd-vandalism/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 22 January 2018 THESSALONIKI GREECE. According to my network of friends living in Thessaloniki Greece, they advised me of the following information. They indicated that they were of the opinion that those responsible for defacing the memorial are believed to be called αντιεξουσιαστές meaning anti-governance/authoritarian. In addition, anarchists have also been seen vandalising
- [My old man & I](https://abalinx.com/blog/my-old-man-i/) - Peter Adamis 29 August 2014 I would like to dedicate this article to my old man. A bloke who I never saw eye to eye as I was growing up and never understood him until I was 64. Mind you he is still alive bless his soul, but I felt compelled to write my thoughts
- [We soldiers do die](https://abalinx.com/blog/old-soldiers-do-die-but-their-memory-lives-on/) - Peter Adamis 22 January 2017 Attending a cobber’s funeral is no easy matter, especially when the bloke who has gone was a good mate. At his funeral we would listen to the chap’s achievements, the good and the bad side of his life intermingled with the jokes and tales that made us remember him and
- [Aussie Bastards](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-bunch-of-aussie-bastards/) - Peter Adamis 31 January 2017 Yep, I have had a gutful. Here I am stuck down under in Mexico (Victoria) while my cobber Digger Mates live elsewhere on the planet enjoying life. Even my mates who live overseas in far flung places such as Tasmania and Bribie Island are sitting back relaxing and enjoying life.
- [Barry Tolley](https://abalinx.com/blog/barry-tolley/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 1 December 2016 I just spoke with Barry. He is at home, living in far North Queensland with his wife. I am so pleased that I caught up with him. He was also one my early mentors. A tower of strength, great Aussie humour, tough as nails and a terrific Australian. His
- [Michael Lidis](https://abalinx.com/blog/michael-lidis/) - Peter Adamis 1 February 2017 This article is dedicated to Michael Lidis as one of many Greeks who contributed greatly to the welfare of his fellow Greeks but like many whose contributions have not been acknowledged. This small article goes towards rectifying this anomaly. Michael Lidis was born in Cairo Egypt to Greek parents in
- [Brunswick Boys](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-brunswick-boys/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 19 April 2016 In the early 1950s when I was just a young nipper living in Fitzroy and Carlton and then in Windsor/Prahran/St Kilda suburbs we would often see older men drinking mentholated spirits amongst other drinks in the alley ways and laneways that were found in the rear of the homes.
- [HANZAC 2021](https://abalinx.com/blog/hanzac-review-2021/) - Journal 11 July 2021 I am posting a few images of the Hellenic ANZAC Memorial as a tribute to all those cobber, Digger, mates, family and friends who have contributed to the memorial. I am pleased to say that I am halfway to reaching the fund raising target. I would like again to thank those
- [Domestic violence amongst New Australians](https://abalinx.com/blog/domestic-violence-amongst-new-australians/) - Domestic violence in Australia. Peter Adamis 23 May 2014 Domestic violence in Australia is nothing new and we should not be surprised or abhorred news of domestic violence amongst New Australian communities. To say that there is no domestic violence amongst new communities to this country is not like being an emu and sticking
- [Golden Dawn & democracy](https://abalinx.com/blog/golden-dawn-in-australia-is-it-a-threat-to-australia-society-and-democracy/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 10 MAY 2014. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: GOLDEN DAWN IN AUSTRALIA. IS IT A THREAT TO AUSTRALIA SOCIETY AND DEMOCRACY Does the Greek political party Golden Dawn pose a threat to Australia and to Democracy is a question being discussed in
- [Thailand military coup 2014](https://abalinx.com/blog/thailand-military-coup-update/) - THAI DISPATCHES Barry Petersen MC JP 17 June2014 Barry Petersen reporting from Bangkok has lived in Thailand since December 1992 and has a good grasp of Thai politics and the wealth disparity which exists in the country. That wealth disparity was cleverly used by Thaksin, one of the wealthiest men in the country, to gain the
- [Integration or assimilation?](https://abalinx.com/blog/do-national-values-and-institutions-mean-forced-assimilation/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 1 November 2015 The word "assimilation" is to many a negative concept and has been misused by players immersed in the game of misinformation. The word "integration" on the other hand has an opposite effect and is far more attractive to new migrants and to those seeking to become Australian citizens. Why
- [Citizenship and Australia](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-citizenship-the-thread-that-binds-australians/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 21 January 2017 As I write this, I am somewhat perturbed by the villainy of hysterical outbursts of key board warriors who peddle hate by demonizing something or someone alien to their environment. Great Britain in the Seventieth and Eighteenth Century were sending their recalcitrant members of society to the far flung
- [Thirty Niners](https://abalinx.com/blog/thirty-niners/)
- [Vasilios Adamis 1928 - 2017](https://abalinx.com/blog/final-tribute-to-a-great-man-vasilios-adamis-1928-2017/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 28 April 2017 A video depicting a man journey through life was put together by my nephew Nick Smyrnios. Although it was not possible to put everyone in the video, it is still a great display of the many friends Dad had met in life. The video unfortunately is too large and
- [Singapore 6 RAR](https://abalinx.com/blog/singapore-6-rar/)
- [RCB 1970 - 1989](https://abalinx.com/blog/rcb-1970-1989/)
- [Peter & Mamma 1973](https://abalinx.com/blog/peter-and-mamma-a-coy-6-rar-chowalla-1973/) - PETER & MAMMA Peter Adamis 8 January 2017 Abalinx This article is long overdue and I am sure that those of who are still around and served in Singapore and Malaya will remember the couple in the photograph. They were with affection, known as “Peter and Mamma”. We of A Company, 6th Royal Australian Regiment
- [Rifle Coy Butterworth](https://abalinx.com/blog/rifle-company-butterworth-1970-to-1989/) - Abalinx 6 March 2018 Peter Adamis Much has been written about service at Rifle Company Butterworth in Penang Malaysia. Much more will be revealed as time gathers its store of knowledge and is exposed to a public unaware of its true nature. But like everything in life, certain aspects are hidden from the public for reasons
- [Jimmy Mills RCB](https://abalinx.com/blog/jimmy-mills-rifle-company-butterworth-1978/) - ABALINX 14 February 2018 Peter Adamis "Millsie" as he was called by us was a very colourful character. Typical lanky Aussie, full of beans, could fight like a rattlesnake, a great mate to have on your side, called a spade a spade. He could drink like a fish, great soldier in the bush and always
- [RCB Blast from the past](https://abalinx.com/blog/rcb-and-a-blast-from-the-past/) - Abalinx 18 February 2018 Peter Adamis In life we don’t often get the opportunity to catch up with friends of our youth, let alone those who worn the nations uniform. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: RCB AND A BLAST FROM THE PAST Well Bob Bak is one of those rare
- [Disappointed](https://abalinx.com/blog/utter-disgust/) - Abalinx 8 December 2017 Peter Adamis I am appalled at the utter disregard for our democratic system in this country. We the people are so far removed from those who live under the house on the hill in Canberra. A copy of the article can be downloaded by clicking on: UTTER DISGUST Honestly I am finding
- [XMAS Dinner 2017](https://abalinx.com/blog/united-nations-at-adamis-family-christmas-dinner/) - Abalinx 25 December 2017 Peter Adamis We of the Adamis family wish one all a very Merry Christmas and hope that 2018 brings forth much joy, laughter, good health, prosperity, good will and above all love to everyone. I must thank my lovely wife once again for this year’s preparation and No 1 son David
- [ISIS misadventure](https://abalinx.com/blog/misguided-australians-seek-isis-terrorist-career-misadventure/) - Peter Adamis 29 July 2014. Everyone recognises the Uncle Sam recruiting poster of the Civil War except that in this case it is a satire recruiting poster for ISIS with Osama bin laden image on the front. This poster would not appeal to the average Aussie as it has no meaning to them and in
- [Face Book & AI](https://abalinx.com/blog/fb-artificial-intelligence-on-the-first-day-of-2018/) - Abalinx 1 January 2018 Peter Adamis Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Honestly, I just cannot believe the Big Brother controls that Facebook has put into practice. They have honestly gone out of control. They are now using techniques to control people’s posts, behaviour; points of view and making it very very difficult for participants to have
- [SSM v Veterans suicide!](https://abalinx.com/blog/politicians-believe-ssm-takes-priority-over-veterans-suicide/) - Abalinx 10 December 2017 Peter Adamis PREAMBLE. These are my opinions only and although these are two separate issues, politicians saw fit to place a higher priority on SSM than the suicide rate amongst veterans. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: SSM TAKES PRIORITY OVER VETERANS SUICIDE I don’t expect all
- [Kaliopi](https://abalinx.com/blog/kalliope-kalliopi/) - 1930 - 2021 Kalliope means "beautiful-voiced" (from kallos, meaning "beauty," and ops, meaning "voice"). Kalliope was the most prominent of the Muses-the nine sister goddesses who in Greek mythology presided over poetry, song, and the arts and sciences. Born in that ancient town of Pellana in Lakonia, Greece, the home of Helen of Troy and
- [ISIS executioner?](https://abalinx.com/blog/face-james-foleys-executioner/) - Peter Adamis 25 August 2014. According to recent news reports the identification of James Foley executioner has been made. At this stage the alleged killer suspect is none other than : Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, otherwise known as Lyricist Jinn Matic. A complete copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: RAPPER IDENTIFIED AS JAMES
- [Always cobbers](https://abalinx.com/blog/cobbers-long-in-the-tooth/) - Abalinx 17 September 2018 Peter Adamis September 1971 to September 2018 is exactly 47 years. A life time of friendship. I was pleasantly surprised to be visited by an old tried and true mate from a bygone era. Andy Pring flew in from Perth straight from the airport to see me, before staying with his
- [The Iraq paradox](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-paradox-and-irony-of-iraq/) - Peter Adamis 19 June 2014 For the past 35 years or so the West taking its cue from the USA have been viewing Iran as an evil and uncooperative sovereign country that was bent of the spreading of terrorism and destruction on the world. Now it's being revealed that there have been negotiations going on
- [Israel undermined?](https://abalinx.com/blog/isael-undermined-within/) - Peter Adamis 2 August 2014. Yochanan Gordon's ill conceived comments places all Israeli soldiers and Defence Force at risk. It is well known that in war, emotions and passion can get the better of anyone if driven by a desire for revenge rather defeating an enemy. Download the complete copy of the article by clicking on:IS ISRAEL
- [Migrants allegiance](https://abalinx.com/blog/migrants-who-make-australia-home-do-not-need-to-be-reminded-of-their-allegiance/) - Abalinx - 4 September 2015 - Peter Adamis Recently I read a political Activist Face book post regarding migrants who come to this country to be reminded of their commitment and the need to reaffirm their allegiance. I read this whilst in hospital undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and felt so strongly and livid by it that
- [China connections](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-chinese-connections/) - PART 1 - A CULTURAL INTRODUCTION. Abalinx 27 August 2019 Peter Adamis Preamble. The Chinese connection for me has been an interesting one. Growing up watching television to see Detective Charlie Chan movies along with his numerous sons, was always a treat for me. He always got his man. Later in life Bruce Lee became a
- [Ancient Pellana](https://abalinx.com/blog/pellana-laconia-greece-a-tourists-delight/) - Abalinx 30 June 2018 Peter Adamis After many years of waiting, Pellana, the ancient capital of Lakonia Greece (Long before the arrival the Dorians who developed the Spartan culture) are finally being recognized as such. Appropriate long overdue signage pointing to the ancient Royal Tombs, the Palace of the Menelaus (Master of the War Cry)
- [HANZAC 2015](https://abalinx.com/blog/hellenic-anzac-gardens-project-2015-2020/) - Abalinx 21 August 2017 Peter Adamis The Hellenic ANZAC Gardens project is one of its kind in the world as it is a private tribute to three nations, three peoples and to an ancient past. An ancient past of warriors that believed that freedom had to be won and retained by being vigilant. ANZAC Gardens
- [Terrorism fear](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-we-are-not-afraid-of-the-terrorist-bastards/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 25 April 2015 Today, Saturday 25 April 2015 and exactly 100 years after the landing at Gallipoli, Australians as whole can be justifiable be proud of themselves. In Melbourne, thousands braved the almost wintry morning to pay tribute to a youth of a bygone era. Standing shoulder to shoulder, children
- [Orthodox Odyssey](https://abalinx.com/blog/archbishop-makarios-an-orthodox-odyssey/) - Abalinx 18 April 2021 Peter Adamis Life is what it is, a journey and as such we mere mortals who walk upon this earth do so in order to survive the challenges and ravages of time. On my odyssey of life I have found that whenever slings and arrows laced with lies have been shot
- [The Prespa agreement](https://abalinx.com/blog/new-democracy-and-the-prespa-agreement-a-point-of-view/) - Abalinx 19 February 2019 Peter Adamis I was invited by a mate Kostas Sgourdas, (a former regional president) along to witness my first political meeting as a freelance journalist.The aim was to gain an insight on one the major political parties to see for myself how they compared to the Australian political scene. Kostas and
- [The Shrine 2022](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-shrine/) - IS THE SHRINE A SYMBOL OF MANKINDS SACRIFICE - FREEDOM OR A PARTHENON? Journal 20 January 2022 FREEDOM COMES AT A PRICE. "O Stranger, whoever you may be and where ever you may have come from. We know, you will, one day come. Let it be known that upon this land, all memories of a
- [Greek campaign](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-greek-campaign/) - Journal 22 May 2021 "THE GREEKS ALWAYS MADE IT OBVIOUS THAT WE WERE THEIR PEOPLE AND THEY TREATED US LIKE THEIR OWN". The above words were uttered by Henry Jo Gullet, a WW2 Veteran, Politician & Ambassador to Greece. He fought during the Greek campaign. Another Officer (Alex Sheppard) who witnessed the ANZACS leaving the
- [Jihad terrorism](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-domestic-jihad-terrorist-risk-management/) - Peter Adamis 17 July 2014. Australia is currently facing a number of challenges which have short term and long term consequences for the economy, security and culture. Illegal boats, unrest in the Pacific basin, returning "Jihad" Australian citizens, cyber warfare online attacks on individuals and institutions, rising basic foodstuffs and utilities are but some of the issues that
- [It takes courage](https://abalinx.com/blog/it-takes-courage/) - IT TAKES COURAGE - BATTLE FOR CRETE Journal 6 April 2022 With 20 some days before ANZAC Day is commemorated, it is appropriate that the article below is republished. The article describes in candid detail what occurred during the Battle of Crete and the reasons the Maleme airport was lost to the Nazi invaders. As
- [ANZAC Day 2012](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-and-its-relevance-to-australians-of-hellenic-origins/) - ANZAC Day and its relevance to Australians of Hellenic originsIntroduction. Peter Adamis, or affectionately known by his old comrades in arms as "Pete the Greek" has written a brief summary on his feelings and views in regards to the ANZAC legacy. His immense pride in being an Aussie is also very evident which in years
- [Cancer cure research](https://abalinx.com/blog/cancer-cure-research/) - Novartis is betting billions on getting true cures for cancers with major commercialization in a few years but taking 20-30 years for the medical transformation Developments at the University of Pennsylvania point to what would rank among the great milestones in the history of mankind: a true cure for cancer. Of 22 children and 5
- [Cancer - never give up](https://abalinx.com/blog/never-give-up-in-the-face-of-adversity/) - View from the bedroom. The old tattered Aussie symbol still flying Abalinx Peter Adamis 12 September 2015 A Greek born Aussie veteran who embraced Australian values considers the alternative and his latest challenge. The title itself is an enigma and I find it ironic that this is my first article since being advised that I
- [Cancer - one mans journey](https://abalinx.com/blog/keep-the-flag-flying-one-mans-journey/) - Abalinx 21 August 2016 Peter Adamis Preamble. Keep the flag flying is an apt title as it is a constant reminder that in life, the wind does not always blow in the direction we want and as such we must expect that like life itself, the flag will fly the other direction as the wind
- [Hygiene & death](https://abalinx.com/blog/personal-collective-hygiene-denying-disease-and-delaying-death/) - Abalinx 19 October 2019 Peter Adamis The topic itself is self-explanatory and does not need a description. However it is becoming increasingly clear that hygiene is not observed by many. It is not my intention to tell people how to live their lives or how to suck eggs. The purpose of this article is to
- [ONJ & Fay](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-very-special-person-at-onj-the-austin-hospital/) - Abalinx 21 December 2017 Peter Adamis. Not many would know of this lady. But what I can tell you is that she is worth her weight in Gold and precious stones. In fact her blood is worth bottling. Fay is her name. Fay is a very humble person and a very intelligent one. But despite
- [Veteran in detention](https://abalinx.com/blog/veteran-reflects-on-victorian-mandatory-detention/) - 14 September 2021 - Peter Adamis. It is alleged that Buddha once said that: "We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think. When the mind is pure. Joy follows like a shadow that never leaves". ARRIVAL IN AUSTRALIA & PROCESS. I left Greece on the 27 August and
- [Putin or Obama](https://abalinx.com/blog/who-dares-wins-influence-in-the-middle-east/) - Peter Adamis 22 June 2014. The stakes are high, resources, influence, access to a range of commodities that will have far reaching effects for many years to come. A copy of the complete article am be downloaded by clicking on: WHO DARES WINS INFLUENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST - EAST OR WEST Some say this a
- [Iraq & ISIS struggle](https://abalinx.com/blog/iraqis-prepare-for-life-and-death-struggle-against-isis/) - LOVEDAY MORRIS AND KAREN DEYOUNG 22 June 2014. A life and death struggle is going on in Iraq at the moment. No one knows what the outcome will be. In Baghdad, the Iraqi military facing ‘psychological collapse’ after losses, desertions. After militantsfrom the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria took Mosul and other Iraqi cities, the government issued
- [Boost to security](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-government-to-boost-security-agencies-powers/) - ASIO to get increased powers under new legislation to be introduced within a fortnight. Rohan Pearce (Computerworld) on 25 June, 2014. To download a copy of the article click on:Government to seek boost to ASIO powers Read more articles on Cyber security at: ABCYBERLINX The following articles may also be of benefit to readers concerned about
- [Islam against terror](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-islamic-leaders-unite-against-terrorism/) - Peter Adamis 2 July 2014. To download the complete article click on on: AUSSIE ISLAMIC LEADERS UNITE AGAINST TERRORISM The news is good and it demonstrates the Abbott's government mature approach to dealing with those who are and were intent on leaving Australia's shores to fight or partake in foreign wars. What is also of a relief is the
- [Islam and the West](https://abalinx.com/blog/can-the-western-world-survive-under-islam/) - Peter Adamis 19 June 2014. Despite the victories and successes of Western nations against the Islamic force across the world, it is becoming evident that the West is losing the war against Islam and its adherents. It has been costly in manpower, material and exhausted the political will of the west to the point where
- [AI and Mankind](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-manipulation-of-mankind-by-ai/) - Abalinx 13 March 2018 Peter Adamis With two days to go in Facebook Electronic Jail, I am at home contemplating what action to take regarding Facebook. Will I remove my account entirely and start another profile or will I keep it and review all of the settings. That is my dilemma that I am faced with.
- [30 Days Facebook jail](https://abalinx.com/blog/30-days-in-facebook-purgatory/) - Abalinx 15 March 2018 Peter Adamis I AM BACK. I woke up this morning to see that machine manipulator “FABIAN” (Face Artificial Book Intelligence) unlock the electronic padlocks and chains holding me in the murky dark depths of FB Purgatory. ( A place or a state of suffering inhabited by social media souls of sinners who
- [A struggle being relevant](https://abalinx.com/blog/remaining-relevant-is-a-struggle-for-the-few/) - Abalinx 29 March 2018 Peter Adamis How many times do we often go past those living in the streets, the homeless, and the drug addicts lying in the gutters or side alleys, the drunks trying to get home, the wild teenager who is off the rails, the abusive neighbour or noises of domestic violence? I
- [Is ISIS worth it](https://abalinx.com/blog/just-war-leave-safety-nation-western-way-life/) - Peter Adamis 16 July 2014. The article attached (I would fight in Syria today if I could) barely touches the inner emotions of a person of the Islamic faith and does not truly address all the good work of parents, Imams, Islamic clerics and teachers do to stop young men and women from travelling go war
- [MH17 & Nick Norris](https://abalinx.com/blog/flight-malaysia-air-mh17-nick-norris-loved-troops/) - Peter Adamis 18 July 2014. It is with great sadness to hear of the untimely death of Nick Norris. I first heard of his death whilst driving home from lunch with some ex Army cobbers. During my drive along St Georges Road, I turned on the radio and heard the announcement that a chap from
- [HANZAC 2019](https://abalinx.com/blog/hanzac-news/) - Abalinx 8 October 2019 Peter Adamis We are pleased to report that a final committee has been chosen. Members have been selected from two nations, Australia and Greece with additional nominations from New Zealand to be identified. Numerous visitors from across three continents have visited the Hellenic ANZAC Gardens Memorial (HANZAC). This is a pleasant
- [ANZAC Day 2018](https://abalinx.com/blog/pellana-avenue-of-honour/) - Abalinx 16 April 2018 Peter Adamis ANZAC Day is soon upon and once again the old and bold will be on parade to remind us that the freedoms we take for granted were not with some sacrifice by the few for the many. For those Australians fortunate to have left the shores of this great
- [ANZAC Day 2019](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-service-2019-pellana-lakonia-greece/) - Abalinx 25 April 2019 Peter Adamis The Committee of Hellenic ANZAC Gardens Memorial have invited the members of Pellana, Kastori, Perivolia and Pardali as well as the Committee of Elders in Sparta. Guest of honour was identified as Arthur Davakis the Lakonian political representative who unfortunately was unable to be present and Themistocles Patsilivas stood
- [ANZAC Day 2020](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-pellana-lakonia-greece-2020/) - Abalinx 25 April 2020 Peter Adamis. It is the first time in 102 years since the ANZACS landed at Gallipoli and forged a legend for others to follow. It is also 3208 years since the ancient Greek landed in Troy. Today, throughout the world Australians and New Zealanders will be commemorating ANZAC Day in a somewhat
- [To do or die](https://abalinx.com/blog/ours-not-to-reason-why-ours-but-to-do-or-die/) - Abalinx 27 April 2020 Peter Adamis. Alfred Lord Tennyson was an English Author and Poet penned this quote over 100 years ago. The quote fills a vacuum within and assists me in coming to terms with loved ones, family, friends, mates, cobbers, diggers and acquaintances that depart this world as we know it. A copy
- [Domestic terrorism](https://abalinx.com/blog/domestic-terrorism-reaction-and-alternative-critical-analysis/) - Peter Adamis 24 September 2014. A complete copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: DOMESTIC TERRORISM - REACTION AND ALTERNATIVE CRITICAL ANALYSIS Over the past few months we have seen Australia leading the coalition and the alliance of the willing in the MH17 air disaster over the Ukraine and the recent initiatives by
- [Border Protection](https://abalinx.com/blog/immigration-and-border-protection-senate-hearing/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 1 March 2017 Listening to the Senate hearing on immigration and border control by senator Malcolm Roberts. I concluded that the Senator was doing a great job although it was obvious that Muslims were his target. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTION SENATE HEARINGS
- [An ISIS journey](https://abalinx.com/blog/westerners-islamic-fighters-journey-to-the-other-side-a-journey-to-the-other-side/) - Peter Adamis - Abalinx - 4 March 2015 What are the driving forces behind an individual leaving the comforts of home to fight a battle not of their own choosing and risking a journey of no return? This question has baffled many governments and one is led to believe that only Western countries have it
- [A Coy 6 RAR -1973](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-company-6th-battalion-the-royal-australian-regiment-1973/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 14 January 2017. The images displayed are the authors attempt to keep an online record of A Company 6th battalion The Royal Australian Regiment for the year 1973. It is not the intention to write an article other to remember mates of a bygone era. Contributions are very much welcome by all
- [Death and Grief](https://abalinx.com/blog/death-and-grief-are-like-the-ocean/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 25 December 2016 They say that grief has many configurations and that coming to terms with that grief is part of the healing process. Having said that does not help me or others to process the loss of a friend, loved one or someone we knew intimately. Even though someone we knew
- [A Covid-19 guide](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-simple-covid-19-q-a-guide/) - The attached is a simple and easy guide of information gleaned from internet online sources. DISCLAIMER: They are correct with effect 11 October 2021. It is up to the users to update the information as it becomes available. The author takes no responsibility for the veracity of the information and has provided the data in
- [Willie Killick](https://abalinx.com/blog/willie-blow-fly-killick/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 5 May 2011 I wrote this article with much help from Rebecca Killick, the Killick family, Michael Hardless, Gus Guthrie and Wikipedia. In fact most it would be attributed to Rebecca who provide much of the background to our mate Willie. A bloke who left us enriched in more ways than one
- [RAR Memorial Walk](https://abalinx.com/blog/rar-memorial-walk-2004/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 28 January 2017 This article is a tribute to those men and women who have tirelessly worked on the Royal Australian Regiment Memorial walk in Brisbane. It was back in 2004 when my wife and I visited Brisbane, Queensland to meet up with 6 RAR mates, drop into see Bruce Ruxton and
- [The old the bold](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-old-the-bold-and-those-still-serving/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 23 February 2017 The old, the bold and the grey are merely words to describe the plight of many veterans who are suffering silently at home, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation, streets, old age facilities and some in mental complexes designed to support those who have suffered as a result of their service.
- [Cancer and relationships](https://abalinx.com/blog/cancer-and-relationship-challenges/) - Journal 15 January 2021 Life being what it is you make the best of your environment no matter the circumstances. It is the same with relationships and for those who are married or in long term partnerships. My wife Yovanna and I have known of each other since the 14 September 2000. We met on
- [Australians in denial](https://abalinx.com/blog/are-australians-in-denial-decline-or-in-danger-of-losing-their-aussie-identity/) - Abalinx 6 September 2020 Peter Adamis My main question is whether Australians are in denial, (head in the sand) in decline or in danger of losing their identity. I ask this question because of the current COVID-19 lockdown double standards, hypocrisy & approach to handling the pandemic. A copy of the article maybe downloaded by
- [ AATTI-Iraq](https://abalinx.com/blog/aatti-iraq-an-introduction/) - Abalinx 19 March 2018 Peter Adamis I have reviewed and redrafted this section on Australian Army Training Team – Iraq (AATT-Iraq). It is out of respect to my old mate Terry Bell with whom I served as a digger in Singapore and Malaya in the early seventies. Although I have not been able to capture
- [Safety and changes](https://abalinx.com/blog/safety-48-years-ago-and-how-times-have-changed/) - Abalinx 1 September 2018 Peter Adamis Today being the alleged first day of Spring is not the same as those in the Northern hemisphere who believe in using the old system of weather patterns based on the sun, moon and the planets that affect our planet. Still this article is nothing to do with
- [Aussie blokes & mums](https://abalinx.com/blog/what-aussie-blokes-do-for-their-mums/) - Abalinx 9 December 2019 Peter Adamis Blokes no matter how tough they, always have a soft spot for their Mums. I am no different. Two months ago we almost lost her and the outlook was grim. Somehow Mum was able dig deep and found those reserves of strength to battle her illness and advise Death
- [Every day is a bonus](https://abalinx.com/blog/every-day-is-a-bonus/) - JOURNAL OF A STRANDED AUSSIE VETERAN IN GREECE Journal 13 January 2021 Forward. This article was written on the eve of the Five Year Anniversary and is a conglomeration of many minor journeys taken over that period. I cover my time stranded in my place of birth, my wife, family, relatives and certainly my
- [Umbrella of fears](https://abalinx.com/blog/umbrella-of-fears/) - LIVING UNDER AN UMBRELLA OF BORDER CONTROLS, TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, CURFEWS AND MEDIA FED FEAR IS UN-AUSTRALIAN ABALINX 1 September 2020 Peter Adamis Irrespective of what ones personal views are on the Corona virus, one thing is sure an undeniable truth. People die regardless of lockdowns, restrictions, curfews and media fed news articles. The suicide rates
- [Quill Machete Musket](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-pen-machete-or-the-musket/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 29 April 2017 It is now some 46 years that I have carried the same machete around with me and during that time I learnt that with wisdom to put aside the anger of the machete and replace it with the pen. Most of my demon anger built up over many years
- [Brigands strike Pellana](https://abalinx.com/blog/brigands-strike-pellana-again/) - Abalinx 1 October 2019 Peter Adamis Robberies, cattle rustling, thieving and assaults were once the domain of the Klephtes (brigands) in days of old. Yet recently Pellana was struck again with a rash of robberies. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: BRIGANDS STRIKE PELLANA AGAIN In 2017 I was robbed six
- [Kotsiakos the Spartan](https://abalinx.com/blog/did-george-kotsiakos-have-an-ancient-spartan-heritage/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 15 October 2017 Today, Maurice and I went for a long drive into the Taygetos Mountains seeking the relatives if any of a chap called George Kotsiakos. George was the Grandfather to Thelma Barwick, wife of Maurice Barwick. It was uncanny and not programmed that on this day Sunday 15 October being the
- [Remaining Relevant](https://abalinx.com/blog/remaining-relevant-today/) - Abalinx 9 April 2018 Peter Adamis An odd title, but an appropriate one to describe the lives of many from bygone eras. I observe the current generation in an attempt to put things into perspective, and each time I begin to find fault with them I reflect on my own misdemeanours of the past. I
- [Pellana Panagiri Festival](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-pellana-panagiri-festival-2017/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 23 September 2017 In days of old prior to the Hellenic Diaspora to the USA Canada and Australia in the early nineteen fifties and post WW2 and the Greek Civil war, the Pellaniotes would gather at the village of Pellana in their thousands. In those days it was not a festival but
- [Reach out](https://abalinx.com/blog/reach-out-before-it-is-too-late/) - Abalinx 23 February 2020 Peter Adamis I am going out on a limb here. Having been through a horrific divorce myself. Losing wife and four children at the same, with debts drowning me, I can relate to inner torment of the bloke who killed his entire family. Having said this does not mean that I
- [RUOK - Veterans](https://abalinx.com/blog/veterans-helping-an-overseas-mate-in-distress/) - Abalinx 17 July 2018 Peter Adamis This article is a true story which is yet to be completed. It is also a joint effort with most of the information being provided by an old mate, Ron Llewellyn, from our days spent in the 6th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment under the leadership of Tony “Harry
- [Tony Hammett](https://abalinx.com/blog/tony-harry-the-hat-hammett-a-diggers-point-of-view/) - Abalinx 26 June 2018 Peter Adamis Preamble. Who was "Tony, “Harry the Hat" Hammett, one may ask? Only those who have served would know the name or the nickname and I can only express my own thoughts on this extraordinary man from my own life experience and what he meant to me as young soldier. Before
- [Corona & toilet paper](https://abalinx.com/blog/toilet-paper-is-not-the-answer-to-corona-virus/) - Abalinx 7 March 2020 Peter Adamis Corona Virus a commonsense approach. Toilet is not the answer, neither is going into panic mode and losing sight of what is important. We need to take into account that such virus will come and go and with them mankind will find a vaccine for them. I say this
- [Havachat mates](https://abalinx.com/blog/never-underestimate-the-power-of-friendship-have-a-chat/) - Abalinx 12 February 2020 Peter Adamis As we age we find that past catches up with us and moments of tranquillity a negative shadow crosses our mind that blanks out positive thoughts. Our minds begin to wander and selective thoughts of the past cloud our judgement. "Could I have done better", "why have my mates
- [BHQ 6 RAR Memories](https://abalinx.com/blog/memories-of-battalion-head-quarters-6-royal-australian-regiment/) - Abalinx 24 February 2020 Peter Adamis Recently a photograph was posted onto the 6the Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Association Face book page. The image brought back many wonderful memories. Memories that were also associated with sadness as some have since passed on to the big jungle upstairs. I will only describe my thoughts on those
- [Corona virus in Australia](https://abalinx.com/blog/corona-virus-in-australia-a-point-of-view/) - Coronaviruses derive their name from the fact that under electron microscopic examination, each virion is surrounded by a “corona,” or halo. This is due to the presence of viral spike peplomers emanating from each proteinaceous envelope. Abalinx 3 March 2020 Peter Adamis Preamble. This article is a collaboration of many individuals whose thoughts have been
- [Corona Grammata](https://abalinx.com/blog/corona-grammata/) - Abalinx 9 March 2020 Peter Adamis This is a Greek joke that only those growing up in Australia of Greek heritage would understand. It has nothing to do with Corona Virus and therefore readers please do not take offence. At times like these we need to look on the bright side of life and acknowledge
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- [A voice of reason in a world of chaos](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-voice-of-reason-in-a-world-of-chaos/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: A VOICE OF REASON IN A WORLD OF CHAOS I am concerned about the manner in which Hellas is being portrayed and paraded in the world press. Hellas is being used as an experiment to demonstrate the
- [Mankinds Folly](https://abalinx.com/blog/mankinds-folly/) - Is mankind designed and destined for perpetual warfare, strife and death? Peter Adamis 20 May 204. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: MANKINDS FOLLY I wonder whether the outcomes of war justify the loss of life in a world that is becoming more aware of its environment. A world that
- [The genocide and slaughter of innocents in the Balkans and Asia Minor - An alternative point of view](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-genocide-and-slaughter-of-innocents-in-the-balkans-and-asia-minor-an-alternative-point-of-view/) - Peter Adamis 21 MAY 2014 Reflection and forgiveness are the origins of a new beginning. But is this possible when the wounds and memories are still fresh in the minds of a new generation?. Far too many questions will remain answered in our life time. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking
- [Thailand military coup saves path to the throne](https://abalinx.com/blog/thailand-military-coup-save-path-to-the-throne/) - The Economist 24 May 2014. A sudden move by the army brings only near-term calm. WHAT had begun as the imposition of martial law on May 20th grew into a full-blown coup by the army as The Economist went to press. A copy may be downloaded by clicking on:THAILANDS MILITARY COUP SAVES THE THRONE
- [Thailand Coup attracts world attention](https://abalinx.com/blog/thailand-coup-attracts-world-attention/) - Our Bangkok contributor has provided an article which appeared in this morning’s edition in the Bangkok Post, of English language newspaper. He advises that Veera Prateepchaikul has provided a good brief for those not familiar with Thai politics. Simply put, democracy doesn’t cover elections only, it also covers good governance by those elected and Thailand has a shortage of
- [An insiders point of view on Thailand](https://abalinx.com/blog/an-insiders-point-of-view-on-thailand/) - Our correspondent in Thailand has submitted an insiders perspective on Thailand military coup. It is a letter by Professor Cheetana Narkwatchara on Thailand. Professor Cheetana Narkwatchara. Readers may have received news in the Western press concerning the coup d'etat in Thailand that took place on Thursday, 22 May, at around 4.30 p.m..
- [Australian tourist arrested in Thailand under martial law](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-tourist-arrested-in-thailand-under-martial-law/) - May 28, 2014 Lindsay Murdoch South-East Asia correspondent for Fairfax Media - with Melanie Kembrey. Mark Robert Coutelas (Source: Patong Police) Photo: Patong Police Bangkok: An Australian tourist is one of the first foreigners to be arrested under Thailand’s harsh military rule that could see some offenders prosecuted in military courts. Mark Robert Coutelas, 53, was arrested at
- [Thailand Acting Police Chief transferred officers to ensure peace keeping](https://abalinx.com/blog/416/) - Asian Insider 28 May 2014 According to our correspondent within Thailand, one of the things Thaksin did when he was Prime Minister and what he has directed from abroad since he became a fugitive criminal was to position his family. In addition he also positioned his relatives and cronies in positions of power. As
- [Despatches from Thailand](https://abalinx.com/blog/436/) - Asian Insiders Point of View. I think that most of you would agree that the people on the ground have a better idea of what is going on than outsiders and that applies to much of the reporting on the situation in Thailand by foreign media. Every day I hear several complaints about misreporting by
- [Is India struggling with its moral values](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-india-struggling-with-its-moral-values/) - Peter Adamis 30 May 2014 Is India struggling with its moral values because it is steeped into in its own paradigms and traditions of a bygone era. Not living or having visited India, one can be expected to say yes. This is a great pity because India has come onto the world stage after maturing
- [Thailand coup in for the long haul](https://abalinx.com/blog/455/) - NOTE: 0ur Asia correspondent advises that due to sensitive content in this article, The Economist will not be distributed for the May 31st 2014 in Thailand. BANGKOK The Economist 31 May 2014 As crackdown follows coup, the generals may stick around for as long as they think it takes to restructure politics and the economy, and
- [Asia in 20 years](https://abalinx.com/blog/asia-in-20-years/) - MAY 23, 2014 Lee Hsien Loong The Malay Mail online. * This was the speech delivered by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the 20th Nikkei International Conference in Tokyo on the 22 May 2014. ** This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of
- [Beijing destabilising South China sea](https://abalinx.com/blog/beijing-destabilising-south-china-sea-according-to-chuck-hagel-the-us-defence-secretary/) - 31 May 2014 BBC The US defence secretary has accused China of "destabilising" the South China Sea, saying its action threatened the region's long-term progress. Chuck Hagel said the US would "not look the other way" when nations ignored international rules. Mr Hagel was speaking at a three-day summit - the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
- [China retaliates lashing provocative challenges from US and Japan](https://abalinx.com/blog/china-retaliates-lashing-provocative-challenges-from-us-and-japan/) - June 1, 2014 Philip Wen China correspondent for Fairfax Media. Provocative challenge: Deputy chief of staff of the Chinese Army Lieutenant-General Wang Guanzhong speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore. Photo: Reuters. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: China retaliates lashing provocative challenges from US and Japan A senior Chinese general has hit
- [Does China rule the waves](https://abalinx.com/blog/does-china-rule-the-waves/) - China and Greece maritime relationship, is it a positive adventure. Peter Adamis 12 June 2014. Does China rule the waves alongside Greece by default is a question that has been overlooked. Will Poseidon and the Dragon stop piracy and will their joint maritime venture bring calm seas. Now with the global financial crisis
- [Attempts to justify Thailand's coup d'etat](https://abalinx.com/blog/attempts-to-justify-thailands-coup-detat/) - Barry Petersen MC JP June 13, 2014 Thailand Correspondent Democracy, as most of us understand it, includes good governance by an administration as well as the conduct of elections. Prior to the Second World War, the German Nazi Party, led by Adolph Hitler, was democratically elected to govern Germany. One could hardly say that good
- [Can Social Media put an end to Honour Killings](https://abalinx.com/blog/408/) - CAN SOCIAL MEDIA PUT AN END TO HONOUR KILLINGS. Peter Adamis 28 May 2014 My question to readers is whether we in the western world have a right to question and protest against practices of behaviour that are alien to our society. Furthermore do we have the right to interfere in the religious functions of
- [Australia and Hellas sign working holiday visas MOU](https://abalinx.com/blog/australia-and-hellas-sign-working-holiday-visas-mou/) - Left to right: Maria Vamvakinou Steve Georganas, John Lesses , President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, President of the Queensland Greek Community Michael Anastasia, and the President of Ahepa Youth. Peter Adamis Voice from the Pavement 14 may 2014 The Australian Government after many years of negotiations has signed an agreement recognising
- [Bruce Ruxton](https://abalinx.com/blog/bruce-ruxton/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 26 December 2011 BRUCE RUXTON This article is long overdue by me and it is my way of paying tribute to a good friend who took me on board when I hardly knew anybody and need some support during my study of non Anglo Saxon cultures within
- [Spirit of Australia](https://abalinx.com/blog/spirit-of-australia/) - 'The responsibility of Government is the security of the nation. And it follows therefore that the Government has a particular responsibility towards those who have worn the nations uniform. Because there is in my view no higher calling than to wear the uniform of Australia.' Whether I supported the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd who
- [The Battle of Greece and Create](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-battle-of-greece-and-create/) - A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: THE BATTLE OF GREECE AND CRETE AN AUSTRALIAN HELLENIC CONNECTION BACKGROUND. The Hellenic people had always been recalcitrant and reluctant boarders in their own countries under Ottoman landlords and it is no secret that freedom burned deeply in their souls. This hunger for freedom was
- [Mustapha Kemal Ataturk & the ANZACS](https://abalinx.com/blog/mustapha-kemal-ataturk-the-anzacs/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 21 April 2015 This has not been written to deter from the atrocities that were committed during WW1 or of the massacre of the Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians, but rather to look at a subject from an unbiased and unemotional point of view. I know full well the atrocities which
- [The Aussie connection - The Battles of Greece and Crete](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-connection-battles-greece-crete/) - Abalinx – Peter Adamis 21 April 2016 It should not come as a surprise to students of history to note that despite distance, language and cultural differences between two nations; the bonds between Greeks and Australians is forever eternal. Neither should it be a surprise to the general Australian public that consecutive generations continue to
- [ANZAC Day 2016 - One day of reflection](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-2016-one-day-reflection/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis 24 April 2016 ANZAC Day is soon upon us and it is only natural that our minds turn to those who gave their all not only at Gallipoli, the Western front, Middle East, Russia, Asia, Africa, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian ocean and South East Asia; but to all those military activities that
- [ANZAC DAY 2016 - A quiet one](https://abalinx.com/blog/anzac-day-2016-quiet-one/) - Abalinx – Peter Adamis – 25 April 2016 A quiet response on my part this year. In Watsonia, not far from Simpson barracks, located across the road from the Watsonia RSL, I watched the procession from the driveway. My immune system post stem cell transplant was not the best to be mingle amongst the crowd.
- [Kapooka and Basic Training 1971](https://abalinx.com/blog/kapooka-and-basic-training-1971/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 25 August 2016 This article is dedicated to all those who have served this nation, whether it has been in uniform or not. It is also a reminder that no matter our station in life, it what we choose as a vocation and what we contribute to the security and longevity of
- [Mick Strong](https://abalinx.com/blog/mick-strong/) - Peter Adamis 2 December 2016 This article is about Mick Strong, not about his military career, not about me, not about the human and spirit that dwells within us all and the one phone call that made a difference to me. Mick Strong is not to be confused with the soldier from 1 RAR but
- [Peter "FLASH" Curtis](https://abalinx.com/blog/peter-flash-curtis/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 25 December 2016 Who was the flash? Well to know who he was would mean travelling back into time to a bygone era where a bloke called a spade a spade and you stood up for what you believed in. It was a time when the Vietnam War had come to a
- [William James Cunneen](https://abalinx.com/blog/william-james-cunneen/) - I remember Bill Cunneen as a very young soldier. we would see him arrive on a land rover or he may already be in position taking photographs. It was apparent that he was very well known to Commanding Officers, Regimental Sergeant Majors, Company Sergeant Majors and many of the old hands who would greet him
- [Snake tales](https://abalinx.com/blog/snake-tales/) - SNAKES TALES Peter Adamis Abalinx 16 January 2017 Working in the heat today under the shade of the grape vine and lemon tree, my mind roared back to a time long ago. I felt the same sensation that I had when patrolling in the wilds of far north Queensland. That sensation reminded me of the
- [Burt Franks](https://abalinx.com/blog/burt-franks/) - Peter Adamis 24 January 2017 Who was Burt Franks readers would ask. Only those who knew him, served with him, trekked through the jungles, drank with him, fought with him, laughed with him and stood by each other would know of him. A man’s man, a legend in the eyes of the younger soldiers like
- [Typical Aussie mate](https://abalinx.com/blog/warren-one-of-my-many-ugly-cobber-digger-mates/) - Abalinx 1 February 2018 Peter Adamis. What can a bloke say when confronted with another bloke wearing an Akubra style hat. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on:WARREN ONE OF MY MANY UGLY COBBER DIGGER MATES Well in this case it looks like my mate is wearing a slouch hat gone
- [The 1986 Old and Bold](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-1986-old-and-bold/) - Abalinx 16 April 2018 Peter Adamis This is for all my military mates who were and still are the Old and Bold of a past era. A time when life was tough, competitive, cobber digger mates were special and a time where you met up with mates from years ago. This course was the second
- [Mature age and 2014 budget outcomes](https://abalinx.com/blog/mature-age-and-2014-budget-outcomes/) - $10,000 payout scheme for older workers ‘won’t change’ hiring plans KERRIE SINCLAIR THE COURIER-MAIL MAY 14, 2014 Pam Prowse (left) and Melanie Beech from The Finishing Touch, home services. Pic. Mark Cranitch Source:News Limited A $10,000 payout to employers hiring older workers is unlikely to change hiring practices, making it difficult for Australians to work longer
- [Insiders account of the Chinese Tiananmen Square story according CBS](https://abalinx.com/blog/insiders-account-of-the-chinese-tiananmen-square-story-according-cbs/) - Iconic June 5, 1989, photo of a protester standing in front of tanks at Tiananmen Square. He was pulled away by bystanders. (Jeff Widener/Associated Press) Streissguth FRIDAY, MAY 30, The weary Chinese protesters sensed the end was near. Network had only broadcast coming out of Beijing during height of protests. After seven weeks of anti-government demonstrations
- [Tiananmen Massacre and the unfortunate death of Wu Guofeng](https://abalinx.com/blog/tiananmen-massacre-and-the-unfortunate-death-of-wu-guofeng/) - Wu Dingfu (lt) and Song Xiuling . hold a portrait of their son Wu Guofeng (TOM PHILLIPS). Tom Phillips in Xinjin, Sichuan province 01 Jun 2014. A complete copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: Shot and stabbed as he tried to document the Tiananmen Massacre Twenty-five years after the Tiananmen crackdown of
- [Matthew Guy Minister for multiculturalism first test of tolerance or intolerance](https://abalinx.com/blog/matthew-guy-minister-multiculturalism-first-test-tolerance-intolerance/) - Peter Adamis 15 July 2014. In an Australian landscape of tolerance, Matthew Guy is silent on the subject of a decision regarding the location of a Shiite mosque and that of a diagonally opposed Christian Church and has set himself up between a rock and a hard place. A copy of the article may be
- [One day under Melbourne weather](https://abalinx.com/blog/one-day-under-melbourne-weather/) - Peter Adamis 2 August 2015 I honestly cannot remember the last time the weather in Melbourne was so miserable and yet despite the harsh environment there was a certain raw beauty about it. Mind you I had just returned from sunny Europe and Asia Minor where glorious skies welcomed us every morning. I had with
- [Big Bill Chrisante](https://abalinx.com/blog/big-bill-chrisante/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 14 September 2015 This small article is dedicated to an Aussie bloke who like me embraced the Aussie way of life and committed himself to becoming a guardian of the people. I have often stated in the past that we of non Anglo Saxon background had to rise above the racism of our
- [Scammers online](https://abalinx.com/blog/scammers-online/) - BEWARE OF ONLINE SCAMMERS Thinking twice- You have been advised that you won a foreign lotto but didn't enter it, remember the old saying "You've got to be in it to win it!" Protecting your identity- Your personal details are private and invaluable; keep them safe and away from scammers. Don't use emailed links to access
- [Thunderstorms of biblical proportions in Melbourne](https://abalinx.com/blog/thunderstorms-biblical-proportions-melbourne/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 1 May 2016 Those of the Orthodox faith are currently celebrating the traditional Easter in accordance with the calendar of a bygone era and that it differs slightly with the Catholic and protestant dates of Easter. If one live during the period of Christ’s crucifixion and experienced lasts nights thunderstorms; they can
- [Aussie Greek Easter at (Pellana) Watsonia - Melbourne](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-greek-easter-pellana-watsonia-melbourne/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 1 May 2016 United Nations congregation. Aussie Greek Easter 2016 at the Adamis household is a gathering of United Nations. The blood lines that flow through the veins of the family members are Australian, English, Greek, Irish, and Korean all of which now flow through the youngest member of the family, little
- [Crossing the great divide](https://abalinx.com/blog/cross-the-great-divide/) - Abalinx - 23 July 2016 - Peter Adamis Today some 62 years ago a family of four stepped of the ship Cyrenia in Fremantle west Australia. It was on a Friday the 23 July 1954. I am grateful that all the family is well and both my parents are still alive and with us this
- [Sand in the well is not an Aussie concept](https://abalinx.com/blog/sand-in-the-well-is-not-an-aussie-concept/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 11 October 2016 In life we work diligently long hours of hard work in order to provide a stable, secure and safe environment for our immediate family and that of those within our sphere of influence. We surround ourselves with good people and shun those that cause us anxiety stress and ill
- [Life can be disappointing and yet wonders never cease](https://abalinx.com/blog/life-can-be-disappointing-and-yet-wonders-never-cease/) - Abalinx 15 October 2016 Peter Adamis In life we meet many and through the filters of time we strike a balance between the physical and psychological defences that we surround ourselves with. An elderly and wise mentor of mine, once remarked to expect the best and worse from those you least expect it. As a
- [Stepping back to smell the roses and live](https://abalinx.com/blog/stepping-back-to-smell-the-roses-and-live/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 9 December 2016 Tonight was a milestone for me. As promised some three years ago, I stepped aside from all political positions and just remaining a member of the Liberal Party. I will confess that I am an unashamed right wing conservative with family and Defence as my favourite issues. I have
- [I am an Aussie mate and being Greek is not a dirty word](https://abalinx.com/blog/i-am-an-aussie-mate-and-beig-reek-is-not-a-dirty-word/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 15 December 2016 There are times in life when one wishes that he or she had the passion of a Greek. I confess that I love this country we call home Australia with the passion of a Greek. Having said that does not mean that I would turn my back on my
- [A message the day before Christmas](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-message-the-day-before-christmas/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 24 December 2016 In the Christian world many look forward to the festive season to be with loved ones, family, friends, cobber digger mates. It is a times when all hostilities are put to one side and enjoy the time with precious friends. A copy of the article may be downloaded by
- [The Pest society](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-pest-society/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 4 December 2016 In life we come across many types of pests that infest our environment. They come in all shapes and sizes, colours of the rainbow, smelly, dirty, bright, dark, ugly and in some cases beautiful pieces of art that one wonders how in heavens name can such a beautiful creature
- [A Second Chance](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-second-chance/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 12 January 2017 Today of all days is an anniversary that will forever remain embed in my psyche and for me I will celebrating it a day of renewal. This day some twelve months ago, I was given the last of the deadly chemical cocktails followed immediately by my own stems cells
- [The Watsonia Victorian Garden Jungle](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-watsonia-victorian-garden-jungle/) - Peter Adamis 15 January 2017 As a young man, patrolling the jungles of the Atherton Tablelands, the High Plains, the jungles of Papua New Guinea, Malaya, Townsville, Tully, Rainbow Beach, Mareeba and Shoal Water Bay in Far North Queensland, one could not but fall in love with the jungle. I for one became infatuated with the
- [What happened to the New Australians](https://abalinx.com/blog/what-happened-to-the-new-australians/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 24 January 2017 As we approach 2017 Australia Day I wonder what ever happened to the New Australians of the Fifties and Sixties. Why did we lose that tag, when did it happen and why was it necessary to change the label as such? If the Kangaroo and the Emu can be
- [Wall Street 98% Risk of Crash This Year](https://abalinx.com/blog/wall-street-98-risk-of-crash-this-year/) - Tuesday, 13 May 2014 Earlier this year, a select group of Wall Street Insiders were surveyed, and the results were ominous. These financial experts and fund managers predicted a 98% chance a stock market crash will happen in the next six months. Gary Shilling, one of Wall Street’s top economists, says the S&P Index could
- [The 2014 Australian Budget](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-2014-australian-budget/) - The voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 15 May 2014 A copy of the complete article may be downloaded by clicking on: THE 2014 AUSTRALIAN BUDGET and/or the following booklet: DELOITTE BUDGET BRIEF 14 May 2014 The Budget dollar has been carved accordingly and self interest groups are up in arms. This budget handed down by a
- [EURO zone debt web and glossary](https://abalinx.com/blog/euro-zone-debt-web-and-glossary/) - 18 November 2011 The circle above shows the gross external, or foreign, debt of some of the main players in the euro zone as well as other big world economies. The colours attributed to countries are a rough guide to how much trouble each economy is in. The complete document may be downloaded by clicking
- [Commonwealth Bank deception](https://abalinx.com/blog/irresponsible-deceitful-and-dishonest-by-commonwealth-bank/) - THE COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA APOLOGISES FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF PEOPLES LIVES? IS THIS A JOKE ON OUR SOCIETY In a few words, I am of the opinion that this is the tip of the iceberg and that there are probably may hidden financial institutions icebergs floating beneath the surface of Australian society hiding in
- [Bank too little too late](https://abalinx.com/blog/commonwealth-bank-little-late/) - Peter Adamis 4 July 2014. "Who can you trust?' Well it's certainly not the Commonwealth Bank! The Commonwealth Bank have for many years stood as the bank you could trust. It was the bank that had the credibility to go with it. Now that credibility is in tatters and Australians have suffered as a result.
- [Commonwealth Bank exposed](https://abalinx.com/blog/commonwealth-bank-exposed-lost-customers-confidence/) - CBA MAY FALL VICTIM TO HUBRIS AS PRESSURE RISES OVER FINANCIAL PLANNING SCANDAL. July 5, 2014 Adele Ferguson Business columnist. A complete coy of the articles may be downloaded by clicking on: COMMONWEALTH BANK EXPOSED CUTOMERS LOSE CONFIDENCE 'CBA believed it had handled the situation adequately.' 'What kills banks is hubris,'' says Brian Johnson, one of the country's most respected banking analysts.
- [Work for the Dole or Contribution Exchange](https://abalinx.com/blog/work-for-the-dole-or-contribution-exchange/) - Peter Adamis 6 June 2014. Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country is a statement that has echoed throughout the ages and is still a favourite when rallying a nation. For whatever reason John F. Kennedy's politics, one has to admire him for being
- [Judge finds David Eastman suffered a miscarriage of justice](https://abalinx.com/blog/judge-finds-david-eastman-suffered-a-miscarriage-of-justice/) - KEITH MOOR HERALD SUN MAY 30, 2014 Colin Winchester. Source: News Corp Australia. ACCUSED cop killer might have his conviction overturned even though a judicial inquiry found he almost certainly did it. He could be freed after almost 19 years behind bars because the inquiry he fought so hard for found he suffered a substantial miscarriage of
- [White collar crimes on the rise in Australia](https://abalinx.com/blog/white-collar-crimes-on-the-rise-in-australia/) - Pricewaterhouse Coopers report reveals the shocking extent of white collar crime in Australia. JUNE 05, 2014. FRAUD. Insider trading. Bribery and corruption. They’re the insidious crimes committed by white collar criminals. Now new research reveals the extent of corruption in Australian organisations. Price Waterhouse Coopers’s latest report Corruption: From the boardroom to the backroom surveyed more
- [The Australian Lakonian Festival of the Olive 2016](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-australian-lakonian-festival-of-the-olive-2016/) - Abalinx 19 June 2016 Peter Adamis History was created on this day when Australians of Lakonian heritage based in Melbourne Victoria hosted their first ever Festival of the Olive. It was a momentous occasion, attracting the local and wider community from all walks of life as well as Federal and local government representatives. One could
- [Leonidas Elliniko Glendi 2016](https://abalinx.com/blog/leonidas-elliniko-glendi-2016/) - Left to right: Kon Deves - Neos Kosmos, Mary Tsaganas - Promotions Manager, Dina Gerolymou - SBS Greek radio, John Kostarakis - Dance teacher and Nestor Greek school, Nick Bantounas - noted philanthropist, Peter Adamis – President Pallaconian Brotherhood ‘Leonidas’, Samantha Ratnam - Mayor City of Moreland, Peter Khalil - Federal Member for Wills, Maria
- [Attempted coup by self righteous vigilantes and the right to live](https://abalinx.com/blog/attempted-coup-by-self-righteous-vigilantes-and-the-right-to-live/) - ABALINX 14 NOVEMBER 2016 PETER ADAMIS I find it odd that after some two years of peace and tranquility that a few vigilantes bent on changing the course of history by manipulating the facts attempted to overthrow the legitimate Committee of Management at the Pallaconian brotherhood Leonidas. In the aftermath of those two years, 2014
- [IS BEING LACONIC UN-AUSTRALIAN OR JUST PLAIN GREEK](https://abalinx.com/blog/is-being-laconic-un-australian-or-just-plain-greek/) - Peter Adamis 22 November 2016 After some 64 years living as an Australian of Greek heritage, I find it ironic that I am now questioning my own origins and wondering which of my two cultures has survived the ravages of time. Yes, while it is true that I am proud to be an Australian whose
- [It is all Greek to me](https://abalinx.com/blog/it-is-all-greek-to-me/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 11 December 2016 I would like to place on record that it is a pity that in times of turmoil, stress, uncertainty and ignorance that the best and the worst of us as individuals come to the surface. During these periods of unrest, chaos and hostility, a calm and cool head is
- [Australian Lakonians are warriors and united as one](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-lakonians-are-warriors-and-united-as-one/) - Abalinx 13 December 2016 Peter Adamis The ancient Lakonians were a conglomeration of families that dotted the Lakonian countryside in ancient Greece. They became organised under the banner of the Spartans who were drawn from the families that dotted the Lakonian landscape. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: AUSTRALIAN LAKONIANS ARE
- [Chris Kalavritrinos calls a spade a spade](https://abalinx.com/blog/chris-kalavitrinos-calls-a-spade-a-spade/) - CHRIS KALAVITRINOS - AN AUSTRALIAN LAKONIAN PERSPECTIVE Peter Adamis Abalinx 15 December 2016 Chris Kalavitrinos, a past President of the Pallaconian Brotherhood, in his article written in Greek puts matters into perspective. In doing so he has effectively embarrassed the Renegade group of individuals. Chris Kalavitrinos and Sam Mihelakos also a past President and
- [A Pyramid of beer glasses](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-pyramid-of-beer-glasses/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 4 February 2017 Everybody likes a beer and I am no different. Mind you although I would drink when I was younger, life somehow was able to demonstrate to me that too much cannot always be a good thing no matter how seductive it may have been. Some years ago when I
- [ΣΩΣΤΕ ΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ](https://abalinx.com/blog/ελληνεσ-αναστηθειτε-απο-τουσ-ταφουσ-σ/) - Authors note: One of the few times that I post an article in Greek. However this a translation of the article:Rise Greeks and save Hellas once more. Abalinx 7 Φεβρουαρίου 2018 Παναγιώτης Αδάμης. "Αναστήσου με το σπαθί στο ένα χέρι και με την ασπίδα στο άλλο, έτοιμος για τη μάχη με τον εχθρό γύρω σου.
- [Aussie Greek pride](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-greek-pride-passion-perseverance-patience/) - Abalinx 27 February 2018 Peter Adamis It has been a mere three days since the orderly demonstration by Aussie Greeks in the heart of Melbourne. Admittedly the demonstration was quite different from the demonstrations of 1992 where the fathers of those who attended the rally recently were out in force and the whole Aussie Greek
- [FYROMITE Festival 2018](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-fyromites-festival-2018/) - Abalinx 4 March 2018 Peter Adamis Today at the Exhibition Gardens at the FYROMITES (The Former Republic of Macedonia ex-Yugoslavia) held a Festival. Reports from various sources indicated that the festival attracted many Victorians to the event, many of those attending were not associated with the festival but joined in to enjoy the atmosphere. A
- [FYROMITE festival turns ugly](https://abalinx.com/blog/fyromite-skopjian-festival-turns-ugly/) - Abalinx 4 March 2018 Peter Adamis It is with great regret that a follow up article has been produced to that of the first. What began as a peaceful and well organised festival turned into a mob of cattle that had stampeded amongst the sheep to speak. As the marchers began their journey so did their
- [Greeks & FYROMITE Cyber war](https://abalinx.com/blog/cyber-warfare-aussie-greeks-v-slav-fyromites/) - Abalinx 6 March 2018 Peter Adamis Sooner or later sadness will turn into grief, grief into anger and anger is violence. The matter of the naming of a nation has gone too far for individuals and communities that share the same faith, resemble each other in dress and bearing, trade with each other and yet
- [FYROMITES feign shock](https://abalinx.com/blog/fyromite-slavic-community-feign-shock/) - Burning of the Greek National flag by Slavic FYROMITE protesters. Abalinx 6 March 2018 Peter Adamis I found it amusing that the ABC had the gall to allow one of its far flung journalists to report on a festival cum rally by the Melbourne Slavic Fyromite community. Furthermore, I had not realised that the ABC was
- [Together we solve differences](https://abalinx.com/blog/together-we-can-solve-our-differences/) - Abalinx 10 March 2018 Peter Adamis FYROMITES behaviour is Un-Australian? That is what the Australian community is currently thinking. To understand the recent anti-social behaviour we must return to its origins. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: TOGETHER WE CAN SOLVE OUR DIFFERENCES The Community of migrants who arrived in Australia
- [A far better symbol](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-far-better-symbol/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 19 march 2018 To counter Slavic pretensions the symbol with "Australian Greek and Proud" is far more effective. I am also collecting information to be place on the website to counter all claims by these pseudo nationalists supporting FYROM on the website at http://abalinx.com/ Please send them to my Messenger inbox or via abalinx@gmail.com
- [ISIS not of the prophet  ](https://abalinx.com/blog/isis-is-not-the-true-path-of-the-prophet/) - Will the real ISIS stand up. Peter Adamis 16 June 2014. When the acronym ISIS first flashed across my screen I immediately thought of that ancient Egyptian Goddess and could not fathom why the name could be synonymous with Islam. However upon further investigation the modern acronym of ISIS was tied in with terror
- [People expect to be wired](https://abalinx.com/blog/people-expect-to-be-wired/) - Peter Adamis 1 February 2015 - Abalinx Social media. In an age of technological advances people expect to be wired into networks that provide reliable, productive and unbiased commentary on issues and products that enhance the quality of life. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: PEOPLE EXPECT TO BE WIRED They
- [The world is beautiful](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-world-is-beautiful/)
- [If only it was real](https://abalinx.com/blog/if-only-it-was-real/) - Abalinx 28 March 2018 Peter Adamis 68 years old and not a day goes by that I thank the good lord that I am still here. The last ten years have been a mixture of severe psychological stress, depression, infected arm, damaged spine and then cancer. Mind you I am not bitching about it, but
- [The silent majority](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-silent-majority/) - Abalinx 29 June 2018 Peter Adamis The silent majority of Australians are becoming increasingly fed up with the direction our nation’s leaders are going. They believe that Australia's moral compass is at stake and that were being bled dry by external forces that are not in the best interests of Australia. People such as Ken
- [It is all Doric to me.](https://abalinx.com/blog/it-is-all-doric-to-me/) - Abalinx 8 March 2018 Peter Adamis. I am now at a stage in life where I wonder whether to laugh or cry at such childish and anti-social behaviour by elements within our society demonstrating to be taken serious regarding their ethnicity. I grew up in Australia when Australia had a White Australia policy in place and
- [Baggage of Mankind](https://abalinx.com/blog/mankinds-baggage/) - Abalinx 12 March 2018 Peter Adamis As an Australian of Greek heritage, traditions and culture, I was raised to have a hatred against the Turks for their bestiality, their extermination of Greeks, Armenians and Assyrians. I was advised that the Turks were responsible for massacres, abduction of children and raising them as soldiers of Islam.
- [936 Mosaic Days](https://abalinx.com/blog/a-mosaic-936-days/) - Abalinx 13 March 2018 Peter Adamis On Friday 21 August 2015 I had been diagnosed with cancer, Nine hundred and thirty six days later, by the grace of God, Doctors, medical science, wife, family, friends and a positive outlook on life I am still here. The question on my mind for a long time was
- [We are not irrelevant](https://abalinx.com/blog/we-are-not-irrelevant/) - Abalinx 19 July 2019 Peter Adamis The third level of medical tests have begun with a visit to the Austin hospital for foundation blood tests. It now has become a pilgrimage and expected way of life. Those who have been guests of the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness Centre will recognise the images. The waiting
- [A lesson in humility](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-greeks-need-a-lesson-in-humility/) - Abalinx 8 February 2018 Peter Adamis Recently I wrote an “Open letter to an online social media contributor”. A copy of that letter is shown below. I am appalled by his and others language and behaviour and wonder just where these member spawned from. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: AUSSIE
- [Under the shade of the olive trees](https://abalinx.com/blog/under-the-shade-of-the-olive-trees/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 9 February 2017 Under the shade of the olive trees is a somewhat misleading title when I originally wrote the article based on the word JAB. JAB may appear a funny title for an article but for me I am hoping that it will be the embryo of a book. A book
- [Life is but a journey](https://abalinx.com/blog/life-is-what-it-is-a-journey/) - Abalinx Peter Adamis 28 July 2017 Today for no apparent reason I have begun to write again after an absence of some months. I am convalescing in my place of birth, Pellana, Lakonia Greece. The alleged home of Helen of Troy and her husband Menelaus, the Master of the War Cry according to Homer the
- [Adopted Aussie Uncles](https://abalinx.com/blog/adopted-aussie-uncles/) - Abalinx 20 November 2017 Peter Adamis Adopted Aussie Uncles was a concept I created many years ago. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: ADOPTED AUSSIE UNCLES I did so in order to surround my four sons in order to provide some form of mentorship as they grew and developed. It was
- [Conflicts](https://abalinx.com/blog/interest-2/)
- [I am not indestructible](https://abalinx.com/blog/i-am-not-indestructible/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis – 16 August 2016 I have written a few articles on suicide and effects on those left behind as well as chastising those who believed that committing suicide was a selfish act on the part of the individual. To download a copy of the article, click on: I AM NOT INDESTRUCTIBLE Many
- [Can stress grief and emotional outbursts lead to death](https://abalinx.com/blog/can-stress-grief-and-emotional-outbursts-lead-to-death/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 26 February 2015 How many times have we heard couples argue? How many times have we witnessed workplace injustices? How many times we read of domestic violence? How many times do we hear or read of the outcomes of such human induced and created environments? Questions, questions and more questions
- [Never kick a bloke when he is down - It is un-Australian](https://abalinx.com/blog/never-kick-bloke-un-australian/) - Painting courtesy Ben Quilty. ABALINX 6 May 2016 Peter Adamis Late last night, I happened to find myself meandering at the rear of my garden listening to the sounds of night. I walked up to the garden balcony to look over the hedges into the adjoining public reserve and heard a cry of distress. A
- [Rolf Harris jailed](https://abalinx.com/blog/rolf-harris-jailed/) - PEDOPHILE ROLF HARRIS JAILED FOR FIVE YEARS, NINE MONTHS FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF FOUR GIRLS. CHARLES MIRANDA IN LONDON NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA JULY 04, 2014. A copy of the complete article may be downloaded by clicking on: PEDOPHILE ROLF HARRIS JAILED FOR FIVE YEARS Last moments of freedom ... Artist and television personality Rolf Harris arrives
- [What will we as Australians rememeber](https://abalinx.com/blog/what-will-we-as-australians-rememeber/) - Abalinx -Peter Adamis 19 April 2015 Soon we will be engulfed by media reports of the ANZAC spirit and heroic deeds of a bygone past that created a nation and a people. While at the same time, a battle would be raging on social media and other media outlets in attempts to convince and attract
- [Aussie leadership](https://abalinx.com/blog/aussie-leadership/) - Peter Adamis Abalinx 13 December 2016 Mankind has spoken of, witnessed, debated and criticized about what is leadership and yet despite all the rhetoric, leaders have always come and gone. Each one leaving a legacy for others to emulate, inspired by their leadership. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: AUSSIE LEADERSHIP
- [Spitting the dummy is not a Greek expression](https://abalinx.com/blog/spitting-the-dummy-is-not-a-greek-expression/) - Abalinx 4 October 2016 Peter Adamis How many times have we in our lives ‘SPAT THE DUMMY’ in disgust? On average I would hazard a guess at least once a month or if we are lucky we may do it periodically depending on the stresses of life, responsibilities and the roles we have in life.
- [Should we be wired to the world wide internet.](https://abalinx.com/blog/should-we-be-wired-to-the-world-wide-internet/) - Abalinx 6 August 2016 Peter Adamis I wonder how many would go into panic mode or feel disconnected, suffer grief, anguish and then pangs anger if not wired into the system involving millions of others in the hive we call the worldwide internet. I may not be one of them but I do prefer knowing
- [Exuberance high spirits or down right stupidity](https://abalinx.com/blog/exuberance-high-spirits-or-down-right-stupidity/) - Abalinx 8 June 2016 Peter Adamis I have read the articles, watched the videos, monitored the social media comments and have come to the conclusion that if the law has been broken then find the culprits and charge them. The images taken inside and outside the Etihad Stadium appear that a full scale riot had
- [Injustice and what makes us Australians different](https://abalinx.com/blog/injustice-and-what-makes-us-australians-different/) - Abalinx 16 May 2016 Peter Adamis We Australians are not only a courageous and resilient race but also a nation that thrives upon the challenges we face daily; and like the indomitable and immovable Uluru, will not budge or give an inch to the injustices of this world. We will always fight the good fight.
- [Pictures of faces after Afghanistan](https://abalinx.com/blog/pictures-of-faces-after-afghanistan/) - Ben Quilty Mon 11 Nov 2013. Ben Quilty is an Australian artist and the winner of the 2011 Archibald Prize. Remembrance Day takes on a profoundly different meaning once you have seen what people in the Armed Forces risk, their plight, their lives after service, writes Ben Quilty.In 2011, I was given the opportunity and great honour of travelling
- [Ode to Australians of Greek heritage](https://abalinx.com/blog/ode-australians-greek-heritage/) - “O stranger to this land of ours we call home, Australia. Remember that we too are Australians. We who are of Hellenic origins, and made Australia home were and are always obedient to its laws. We who reside under the great Southern Cross once crossed this great land and have memories of old. May those
- [My first Turk](https://abalinx.com/blog/my-first-turk/) - Two flags under one Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 21 April 2015 I have met a few Turks in my life and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised when I met my first Turk. After growing up in Windsor, St Kilda and Prahran suburbs of Melbourne where there few if any Turks in
- [On ANZAC DAY Are we not all Australians?](https://abalinx.com/blog/on-anzac-day-are-we-not-all-australians/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 18 April 2015 ANZAC Day is soon upon us and many like me will be attending the traditional dawn service somewhere in Australia and in the remote parts of the world where our Defence Force personnel are stationed. This year I will not be making the annual pilgrimage to the
- [Veterans suicide](https://abalinx.com/blog/veterans-suicide/) - Abalinx - Peter Adamis - 23 March 2015 "Feeling that your life is worthwhile". If one does not feel that one's life is worthwhile then it opens the door to a dark journey. A journey filled with uncertainty, devoid of hope, self preservation and any reasons to continue to live on as before. It is
- [Racism is Un-Australain](https://abalinx.com/blog/racism-un-australain/) - Peter Adamis 7 August 2014. I am so disappointed and disturbed to read that such attacks are still occurring in this age. I was of the believe that such unwarranted nefarious activities belonged to a bygone era. A copy of the complete article may be downloaded by clicking on: RACISM IS UNAUSTRALIAN Legislation is not enough
- [Propaganda or merely reporting the news](https://abalinx.com/blog/propaganda-merely-reporting-news/) - Peter Adamis 18 July 2014. In the age of technology, controlling the media and online social networks comes at a price to industry and to the consumer. For some strange reasons we are attracted to and gravitate towards human suffering. We want to know what is happening, to feel but not to be personally touched
- [Australian Flag is it time for a change](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-flag-time-change/) - Peter Adamis 15 July 2014. The view from our bedroom window. Flying the flag at home. It may be tattered, old and tired. Yet it never stops to rest when the wind blows. (See below for an explanation). A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: AUSTRALIAN FLAG IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE
- [Fortress Australia?](https://abalinx.com/blog/fortress-australia/) - Peter Adamis 3 July 2014. Australia is beset by many domestic and international challenges. The Abbott government is taking appropriate positive action to block, heal, consolidate, prevent, seal and bring about change to offset the negative forces and challenges it faces. I wonder whether we are creating a generation of isolationists and a fortress mentality.
- [Rolf Harris guilty](https://abalinx.com/blog/rolf-harris-australian-icon-guilty/) - July 1, 2014 Nick Miller Europe Correspondent. Guilty of sexual assault: Rolf Harris. Photo: Reuters. Guilty: Rolf Harris leaves the court after being found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault. Photo: Reuters. A copy of the complete article may be downloaded by clicking on: ROLF HARRIS FOUND GUILTY ON ALL 12 COUNTS OF INDECENT ASSAULT Rolf Harris: end of an icon.
- [Rolf Harris was he a predator?](https://abalinx.com/blog/was-rolfe-harris-a-predator/) - Peter Adamis 1 July 2014. I would like to think the the best of all people, especially those hold positions of responsibility and are looked up to as beacons and examples of what is good in our society. With Rolf Harris, I found it difficult to come to grips with regarding the alleged charges against
- [Australians against violence](https://abalinx.com/blog/australians-against-violence/) - Peter Adamis 30 June 2014. Australians may be a resilient, tolerant and tough race but abhor violence when it occurs. A complete copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: AUSTRALIANS AGAINST VIOLENCE According to recent online media reports, the life of a young Chinese national on her way to work was taken by
- [Iraq in conflict](https://abalinx.com/blog/iraq-in-conflict/) - ABC 25 June 2014 Tim Leslie. Mass executions, a terrorist organisation with $2 billion in assets and an army on the run. Just two years after the withdrawal of US troops, Iraq has again been plunged into sectarian-fueled violence and chaos. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: IRAQ IN CONFLICT Terrorist group
- [Rising electricity costs shock the nation](https://abalinx.com/blog/rising-electricity-costs-shock-the-nation/) - June 14, 2014 Ross Gittins The Sydney Morning Herald's Economics Editor. 'One day regulators will have to step in and call the madness to a halt.' There's no subject more likely to stir people up than rising electricity bills. With prices roughly doubling since 2007, that's hardly surprising. But why have prices risen so fast?
- [Did General Hurley mislead Senate](https://abalinx.com/blog/general-hurley-may-have-misled-senate/) - Thom Cookes Sat 14 Dec 2013 The Chief of the Australian Defence Force appears to have misled the Senate regarding a handcuffed prisoner who was shot dead by an Australian special forces officer in Afghanistan. General David Hurley told an Estimates hearing that it was a "combat-related death", but a previously secret internal Defence report
- [Brazilians kill their children to clean cities for world cup](https://abalinx.com/blog/brazilians-kill-their-children-to-clean-cities-for-world-cup/) - 4 MAY 28, 2014. The news of delays in the works, shoddy, social unrest, industrial accidents and other minutiae have been really creepy complaint makes Mikkel Jensen, Danish journalist and magazine unveiled Placar. Jensen, freelance journalist dreamed cover the World football, "the best sport in the world" in Brazil, "a wonderful country." But the dream has mutated into
- [Melbourne taxi driver viciously bashed](https://abalinx.com/blog/melbourne-taxi-driver-viciously-bashed/) - ninemsn staff and AAP June 2, 2014. June 02, 2014: Victoria police are hunting a man seen on CCTV camera wearing an Essendon football club jumper who attacked a taxi just after 1am on Sunday morning. Police are hunting for a man who kicked and bashed a taxi driver unconscious in an unprovoked attack
- [Afghan interpreters struggling with cultural divide](https://abalinx.com/blog/afghan-interpreters-struggling-with-cultural-divide/) - More than 500 Afghans resettled in Australia after helping Defence Force. 6 June 2014. More than 500 Afghan nationals who helped Australia's mission in Afghanistan have been resettled in Australia under a "discreet" relocation program, the Government says. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: More than 500 Afghans resettled in Australia
- [Public laughs at female on male violence according to Video](https://abalinx.com/blog/public-laughs-at-female-on-male-violence-according-to-video/) - Matthew Henry, ninemsn 26 May 2014. That’s the disturbing finding of a public experiment conducted in a London park filmed for an advertisement about domestic violence against men. The video, created by DareLondon for the Mankind Initiative, shows how shocked and angry onlookers quickly intervene when the male actor fakes a violent assault on his ‘girlfriend’
- [Gunman loose in Melbourne's Northern suburbs](https://abalinx.com/blog/gunman-loose-in-melbournes-northern-suburbs/) - This is an unbelievable scenario that is a throw back to the 1920 when Squizzy Taylor and others would go shooting randomly at others in the streets of Fitzroy and backstreets of Melbourne. I honestly cannot believe that this gunman has not bee identified and captured to say the least. Mill Park thomastown are suburbs
- [Golden Dawn in Australia to review its policies to remain credible](https://abalinx.com/blog/golden-dawn-in-australia-to-review-its-policies-to-remain-credible/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 16 May 2014 A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: GOLDEN DAWN TO REVIEW ITS POLICIES TO REMAIN CREDIBLE Golden dawn to review its policies to remain credible in a world that is becoming fed up with extremist ideologies. I have been saying this
- [Australian ex service personnel workplace skills underestimated](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-ex-service-personnel-workplace-skills-underestimated/) - EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL NOT UNIVERSALLY RECOGNISED FOR LIFE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, PROFESSIONALISM & WORK ETHICS The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 15 May 2014 A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL NOT UNIVERSALLY RECOGNISED FOR LIFE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, PROFESSIONALISM & WORK ETHICS Although it is with great pleasure to read
- [To be Australian](https://abalinx.com/blog/to-be-australian/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis - 5 May 2014 TO BE AUSTRALIAN As a young man I was often asked what is an Australian like and what does it feel to be an Australian. When faced with such a question, I am reminded of a time when I was a young soldier
- [The rise of Islam as a way of life in the western world](https://abalinx.com/blog/the-rise-of-islam-as-a-way-of-life-in-the-western-world/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 12 March 2013 Despite the victories and successes of Western nations against the Islamic force across the world, it is becoming evident that the West is losing the war against Islam and its adherents. It has been costly in manpower, material and exhausted the political will of
- [Australian - Multiculturalism or New Australian ](https://abalinx.com/blog/australian-multiculturalism-or-new-australian/) - The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 11 May 2014 Coming to terms with Assimilation, Integration and Multiculturalism in Australia of many colours – A point of view. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on: AUSTRALIAN MULTUCUTURISM OR NEW AUSTRALIAN I have restructured and rewritten this article as a result of

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