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I am a first-generation Russian-Ukrainian immigrant. I was born and raised in Zaporozhye, Ukraine and came to the United States as an impressionable 19-year-old exchange student in 1994. I earned my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering at

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Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts What is true love?: 76 of 76
It is true that sometimes people say (and believe) they love somebody, when they really just care deeply about the other person and don't want to break up to avoid hurting themselves and the other. It is also true that some people say they love somebody only for the sake of having sex. And yet another type of people profess t... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Planning ahead key to avoiding holiday stress: 27 of 27
It just occurred to me that I've written a lot about what to send or bring to your friends and family for Christmas, but didn't mention anything about what to do about yourself. You are important too - whether you are a host of a holiday party or its guest.First of all, don't party yourself to death. It doesn't have to be a m... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Why women love bad boys: 23 of 23
I spent about an hour last night watching some videos on YouTube. I initially went there to find whatever I could with Hayley Westenra, whose voice I fell in love with while listening to her duet Vivo Per Lei with my other personal favorite Andrea Bocelli. My fascination with this young performer's talent was further enhanced... More..
Business > Business Strategy Good business management practices: 20 of 20
During one of my project meetings yesterday it turned out that the equipment that is needed for the development environment (to be in place by March 31) has not been ordered yet (and the delivery time is 6 weeks - you do the math). This was a month after a meeting, where everyone thought all the questions about equipment had ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Why the spelling and grammar on Internet postings is so poor: 17 of 17
I find it very sad that the general level of writing seems to have deteriorated with the advances in technology. It's impossible to trace this decline back to the first person who decided that switching from pen and paper to the electronic medium meant throwing all good writing habits to the wind and being sloppy. However, th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Achieving popularity: 12 of 12
I recently posted a couple of "dolled up" photographs among my MySpace photos had an effect that was not entirely unanticipated, but felt odd nonetheless. (Just to clarify, the photographs were not in any way provocative or even suggestive. They were shots of me just prior to going to some big event, and I did clean up nice, ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children: 8 of 8
SPOLER ALERT - please don't read any further if you are playing the game but haven't finished it yet or plan to play the game, but haven't gotten around it.First things first - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children IS a technological marvel. There is no "ifs" or "buts" about it. The high-speed chase and the fighting scenes are s... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Understanding fame and the making of celebrities: 6 of 6
I agree with Reverend Billy Graham. This doesn't happen often, but this time I am completely on his side. He absolutely has the right to be angry. Why? Some genius at Washington Post had published an article about an alleged controversy in Rev. Graham's family focused on his and his wife's burial arrangements (keep in mind - ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should summertime fashion be only suitable for the skinny?: 3 of 3
Questions like this one make me wonder... If the only summer fashions out there are those designed to flatter the skinny, does that mean the rest of us should just not show up in public at all during the summer months? Based on the "Devil Wears Prada" definition "six is the new fourteen" that would include a significant porti... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Is the US facing another economic depression?: 3 of 3
Words cannot describe how tired I am of hearing so many people toss around words like "depression", "crisis", "collapse", and "disintegration" when referring to the current state of U.S. economy. I am not sure, what enjoyment one could derive from screaming from the rooftops about how miserable we all are, but hardly anyone s... More..