Confidante Musings: Snob - Magazine musing: I am puzzled… For those not in the know - Snob is a Russian-language magazine, coming to the US this September. It’s sold at B&N, so it’s n...
Oct 29, 2011
Aug 27, 2011
Irina on Irene
Surely, in the last couple of days I got teased more than once about my almost namesake. Well, I love New York, so it would only be natural if she feels the same way and wants to visit, wouldn't it ? :)
Jokes aside, as we all know, it is hard to make predictions, especially about the futures and weather predictions are not as much of exception. However, I am wondering whether anybody else has the feeling that's what's going on around Irene now feels more political then weather related? A jump start of the presidential race for messrs Obama and (may be) Bloomberg as well ? After all the last thing our current President needs on his hands is to have a second Katrina on his hands (all the while being caught in Martha's Vineyards...). And, considering all the critique Mayor Bloomberg got for handling the snowstorm this winter, he might feel he is better of shutting down the MTA and ordering mandatory evacuation. Is all this activity warranted? We shall see in the next 24 hours. Although I could not help but wonder why the evacuation of BPS is all over the news, but the downgrade of Irene to Category 1 from Category 2 is almost a by the way comment?
What do you think? If you are on the East Coast, you might have plenty of time to ponder and comment this weekend :).
Be safe
Jokes aside, as we all know, it is hard to make predictions, especially about the futures and weather predictions are not as much of exception. However, I am wondering whether anybody else has the feeling that's what's going on around Irene now feels more political then weather related? A jump start of the presidential race for messrs Obama and (may be) Bloomberg as well ? After all the last thing our current President needs on his hands is to have a second Katrina on his hands (all the while being caught in Martha's Vineyards...). And, considering all the critique Mayor Bloomberg got for handling the snowstorm this winter, he might feel he is better of shutting down the MTA and ordering mandatory evacuation. Is all this activity warranted? We shall see in the next 24 hours. Although I could not help but wonder why the evacuation of BPS is all over the news, but the downgrade of Irene to Category 1 from Category 2 is almost a by the way comment?
What do you think? If you are on the East Coast, you might have plenty of time to ponder and comment this weekend :).
Be safe
Jun 4, 2011
On help.... It's simple :)
Those who can help - help.
Those who can not - ask :"How can I help you?"
And those who can not even ask - dispense free unsolicited advice
Those who can not - ask :"How can I help you?"
And those who can not even ask - dispense free unsolicited advice
Jun 2, 2011
The greatest mystery of Russian language finally revealed! Rated R (Strong language).
A friend shared with me the latest scientific findings. The greatest mystery of Russian language finally revealed!
Rated R (Strong language).
Rated R (Strong language).
May 10, 2011
Apr 30, 2011
Обрывки юности :)
Краски, языки, ноты
Запахи, звезды, звуки
С ведьминой метлы в полночь
Ветру целовать руки
В море - проливным дождем
В городе - огней безумьем
Стать - и разорвать нить
C детства неоконченным раздумьeм
Apr 9, 2011
Из старого весеннего....
В порыве человеческих страстей
В безумье воплотившихся идей,
В слияние нехоженных дорог
В смятение разорванных миров
Уходит постаревшая весна...
И в чашке чая вдруг появится луна
И притворится ломтиком лимона
И в поисках утраченного тона
Пенсне окон наденут темные дома
И кот сольется с пледом на диване
И в дом войдет покой, а вместе с ним -
Тепло и запахи замерзших елок
И сказки - про русалок и принцесс
И добрым светом озарится лес
И чудища, мурлыкая довольно
Совьют себе гнездо из тишины
И станут сном кота - до следующей весны
Apr 8, 2011
"Tu deviens responsable pour toujours de ce que tu as apprivoisé."
"Les hommes ont oublié cette vérité, dit le renard. Mais tu ne dois pas l’oublier. Tu deviens responsable pour toujours de ce que tu as apprivoisé."
"Le Petit Prince " - by Antoine de Saint Exupéry
Apr 6, 2011
Motivational urban Myth #1: "If I can do it you can do it!"
Myth #1 : "If I can do it you can do it!"
Reality: What one person, possessing specific traits and capabilities can do/achieve under specific to that person circumstance is not related to the ability of another person to achieve the same result. Unrelated! Sorry!
Why this myth is an easy sell?: It's the nature of human psyche to look for Certainty and Control, and it would rather take an illusion of CC in the form of myth, rather than accepting the uncertain reality.
Reality: What one person, possessing specific traits and capabilities can do/achieve under specific to that person circumstance is not related to the ability of another person to achieve the same result. Unrelated! Sorry!
Why this myth is an easy sell?: It's the nature of human psyche to look for Certainty and Control, and it would rather take an illusion of CC in the form of myth, rather than accepting the uncertain reality.
Apr 3, 2011
Apr 1, 2011
...זכרו לברכה
A legendary business leader, Henry Taub (founder of Automatic Data Processing
- ADP) and a huge Technion supporter passed away....
My sincere condolences to the entire Taub family...
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP22fa8ab1ef5e4b6da290b41be5bd65d8.html
- ADP) and a huge Technion supporter passed away....
My sincere condolences to the entire Taub family...
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP22fa8ab1ef5e4b6da290b41be5bd65d8.html
Breakup clinic needs your advice -which image is more appropriate?
This is what Breakup clinic is:
Breakup clinic™
Who should consider?
You’ve been through a tough breakup… You want to make your healing process less painful and more efficient, learn from it and work on preventing future breakups.
You have a friend who just went through a breakup and you wish you could help…
You consider starting a new relationship (or you already started one) and you want to mitigate the risk of a breakup.
What we do?
What we do?
Once we meet we help you to
- Develop a customized action plan for you to ease the process. We know that generic advice – “do something to distract yourself” does not work, so we help you to identify specific activities that will be appropriate for you. (Activities might include private Pilates sessions, working with makeover specialists and art consultants, martial arts and foreign languages and many more!)
- Work with our specialist and affiliates to create an appropriate package to include the actives we’ve identified in the plan.
- Support you along the way and help you stick to the plan!
- Work with you on identifying appropriate venues and candidates, to mitigate the risk of a breakup when you decide to move on.
- Develop a customized action plan for you to ease the process. We know that generic advice – “do something to distract yourself” does not work, so we help you to identify specific activities that will be appropriate for you. (Activities might include private Pilates sessions, working with makeover specialists and art consultants, martial arts and foreign languages and many more!)
- Work with our specialist and affiliates to create an appropriate package to include the actives we’ve identified in the plan.
- Support you along the way and help you stick to the plan!
- Work with you on identifying appropriate venues and candidates, to mitigate the risk of a breakup when you decide to move on.
and here are the images I am considering:
Mar 29, 2011
Mar 27, 2011
Oops, I did it again :)
An interview on "Notes from An Alien", that is: http://nfaa.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/friends-enemies-and-everyone-in-between-with-irina-avtsin/
Mar 26, 2011
If you have not seen it yet My Perestroika – IFC Center
My Perestroika – IFC Center
A word from the wise - if you plan to see it get your tickets in advance. Yesterday evening shows were SOLD OUT!
Enjoy!
Mar 24, 2011
Mar 23, 2011
Mar 22, 2011
Mar 20, 2011
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