On Monday Elijah, PooWee and I are off to the woods for 4 days of camping! (Andrew has to work. :(   ) We're SUPER-DUPER excited. The campground has lots of biking trails, so we'll be putting on a bunch of miles. YAY!! WE'RE GOING CAMPING!!!

Today, I hope to finish packing so I don't have to worry about finishing before Monday.

I promise to introduce my awesome neice Kelly when I come back. Really! You will fall in love with her!

Now, we're out of here. Gotta get groceries and register Andrew for his senior year.

:( SENIOR YEAR - UGH!! :(

"I'm laying in the park on my lunch break dreaming of a life that doesn't so closely resemble hell"

The time limit? Still TBD.  I told my friend Paul I could nom nom nom them in about 20 minutes, and he said he would pay me 50 bucks.  I have not trained for this, but I think if I have the right state of mind it could be done.  Paul also said he would pay for price of big macs (approx 15 dollars) and 50 more if I could do it.  But as I said I need to know how much time I could get?  Okay Fair Pole readers (that's 20 of you) please comment on the chances of this happening!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

5....5 freaking biggggg macs (in the tune of the subway 5 dollar foot longs)

>>O casa imaculata, alba ca prima zapada, locuitorii caruia beau lapte..alb. Sotia strange rufele..albe..si le pune intr-un dulap..alb. Se pare ca e o zi din casa de nebuni, caci doar acolo vedem o gamma atat de larga a culorilor albe- un alb semi-deschis, apoi un alb prea tipator si un alb simplu. Ma mir ca autorii acestei publicitati  nu au pus stapanului casei lentile albe, si nu i-au vopsit si parul in acceasi culoare. Anyway..un sunet la usa, si in casa se iveste bunelul proprietarului care a avut fericirea sa se murdareasca din cap pana in picioare de carbune. Evident ca este orbit dintr-o data de incapere si se indreapta direct spre fotoliul..alb..dupa cum v-ati dat deja seama. Ei, intr-un sfarsit, totul revine la normal, pentru ca DERO INDEPARTEAZA 99 PETE! Gospodina e fericita ca rufele sunt curate, batranul e fericit ca fiul are o sotie buna, regizorul e mega-fericit ca si-a primit banii pentru 1 minut de aiureala, iar publicul e super-satisfacut ca producer-ul nu a aratat indepartarea a restul 98 de pete.  

to be continued...

I did it, my last question turned out blank, that's why its blank!

Mosaic maker from here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7487143.stm

• First: The Short Answer : Olga = Princess -- I mean Queen .. :)
• Long Answer: Read the Short Answer Dude.

First : The Common Russian names:

]]> http://olgalednichenko.wordpress.com/?p=279 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:19:37 +0000 olgalednichenko http://olgalednichenko.wordpress.com/?p=279 Yup. Its incredible. Itsnt it.  oops - i meant - Incredimail and then there is this zen be.. Stuff.. that's exciting to me.

I got many emails asking me what my name names. I am happy to oblige :)

Common Russian Names ( yes, you would find me there too)

Cheers

Olga Lednichenko

One of the things I learned about business from my mentors was to keep your managable costs as low as you can. Labor is first and often where you have the most control. Cost of goods sold (the stuff you sell) is the other.

Swedish designer Erik Schedin has taken that to it's extreme by offering only 3 products: white sneakers, grey glasses (pictured above) and Pledge. Check out his website.

When I first heard he was dating Jessica Simpson I have to admit I was a little shocked, so their break up did not bother so much as thrill me. Fast forward to me hearing he was dating Jennifer, and while I was surprised I was also pleased. She is so gorgeous and clearly has a head on her shoulders.

Not knowing the specifics of both break ups, I can only speculate that he left Jessica because it got tiring to be forever smarter than his girlfriend no matter how admittedly gorgeous she is. Jennifer being the exact opposite, terrible smart - was perhaps too smart for him? I'm thinking she probably broke up with him, because she just doesn't strike me as someone many men would walk away from, except maybe for Ms. Jolie aka Wonder Woman.

So what John needs is someone who is not beneath him, but also not above him. If she could have an interest in being light green, that might be a good thing. She should be okay with spotlight but not a paparazzi fiend. A little sarcastic and totally good looking, because he clearly has high standards where looks are concerned.

I hear he likes a good time with his fans from time to time but I'm hoping that the right woman would break him of that habit, because it's not good long term publicity to mess with your fans - we all know it happens and I'm sure the tween fans probably love it, but let's think realistically. Let's think long term.

With that in mind, I don't think he should start a serious relationship for like, lets say, at least two weeks. Or it will be doomed to fail from the start - it will be so clearly a rebound thing that nobody will ever take it seriously. But so, let's say, September? So after thinking about this all night I've narrowed it down to two (2) potential girlies, but I'd prefer a list of three (3) before making a final decision, anyway, here are my two nominees:

1) Mary Kate Olsen - I wasn't sure at first which twin would be best for our Johnny - both are obviously of equal good looks, but then I think really what do we know of Miss Ashley other than that she doesn't seem to get into the same shenanigans as her sister. So for a moment I thought Ashley would be perfect, but really, she might be a little too boring for John and not quite edgy enough. MK - she's edgy, and she'd get John's crazy side in a way that I don't think Ashley would - sure growing up the twin of Ms. Edgy might help, but I think she'd already be tired of being the second wheel to that. But would MK be GOOD for John or just fun? I'm not sure. Also, maybe he watched Full House a lot growing up and feels this would be too pervy a choice? But I don't think they are that far off in age and they would make a cute couple, don't you think? DH seems to think it would be okay - apparently in high school he thought she was super hot. Maybe John did, too? BUT it may be too soon for MK to start dating someone new and famous, with that whole Heath Ledger thing still fresh in all of our minds... what was that about?

2) Natalie Portman - After seeing Nat's SNL video awhile back, it became clear that there were many sides to Ms. Portman that I was not aware of - which I think John would like - she's not sugary sweet, she's got edge, but she also seems very good at avoiding bad publicity, seeing as I can recall nothing bad about her at all. And she cares about Africa! And shoes! She can juggle having skits on Sesame Street and having fun spoofs on SNL - her projects are varied but always good. She seems to have good taste and um hello she's gorgeous. She is currently my favorite but I'm just not sure. DH thinks she's too good for John Mayer, but he might be biased. Then I worried that since his last two girlfriends were named Jennifer and Jessica, and his name being John, that maybe there is a name requirement? Jennifer Love Hewitt? I really doing feel like throwing up today. And maybe another Jennifer would be in bad taste? What does that leave us with? Natalie, would you be up for a name change? Perhaps JNatalie?

So I think we need one more nominee before we can put this up for a vote, but I'm fresh out of great idea - anyone have any suggestions? I'd like to take care of this post haste because September is fast approaching, and I'll be on vacation by then, so matters will be left up to John largely by then and you know he has a busy schedule so the less prospects he has to weed through, the better, am I right?

So, who do you think John Mayer should date next?:

a) Mary Kate

b) JNatalie

- edit w/ write ins: -

c) Anna Faris

d) any other write-ins?

Just to show you how "dated" I am, I listened to this group and this song when it came out! But since no one else probably has a clue, in the future I will try to move it up, at least a decade.

I know this is relatively old news, but I happened to stumble upon a great mini game involving Bolt, created by his sponsor, Puma. It's basically a hit-two-buttons-as-fast-as-you-can race between your fingers and Mr Bolt in a virtual 100m! Click here to give it a go and see what time you can get! I think my PB was 9.55! I Win Bolt!

If you give it a go be sure to let me know what time you get!

If you haven't already seen it watch this video of Usain Bolt winning 200m Gold in Beijing.

You can also view a video of Usain challenging you to attempt to beat his record.

Happy virtual running . . . 

(Photo: The Guardian)

Ok, back to the topic:

My bed sheets are Flat. Ditto for the roads and the bathroom floors. But. What about the web? I know the screen is flat. But the web ? What's its topology?  I think its Cylindrical. Don't you?

Or maybe I am just trying to be funny - cathcy? perhaps?. But wait, is that all? Could I be right? Let me check:

I have 4 equations for the web:

First off, I need to scratch the third one up there. Come on: Z = Z, is like saying X = Y =Z. Again, the Math teachers were wrong. So, I scratch that tautology off. We are still left with 2. Where are the remainder ones, you may ask. Assuming you are still reading, here they are:

• Z = Intent
  
• Greed = Content

And, No, I won't explain: This is YOUR assignment: I can give you some clues though. See the two pictures: of the Cylindrical web:

[caption id="attachment_267" align="aligncenter" width="201" caption="Google Spiders are always working. Do you see the making of the web?"][/caption]

Don't forget to comment. Your assignment doesn't have a due-date. Are you happy now?

Cheers

Olga Lednichenko

PS: A day should come when we have lesser Math and Semantic Web .. that's another hint

But wait. It was just a tv "episode" on a "show" called "The $6 Million Dollar Man?" WTF?? And Bigfoot was really "played" by Ted Cassidy? Lurch??? Lurch was Bigfoot? That can't be right.

Whew! According to this site, Bigfoot was actually played by Andre the Giant. I knew it couldn't be Ted Cassidy. We all know that Ted "Lurch" Cassidy is still playing his favorite role: John Kerry.

Here's how it works: You Google the phrase: " (your name here) needs." And then comment on them as you wish. It is interesting and hilarious to see what Google says you need.

Here's what Google said about Rachel......seriously. I did not make any of these up.

Rachel needs your help. Quite possibly.

Rachel needs fixing. Everyday.

Rachel needs us. That seriously depends on who US is referring to.

Rachel needs a hero. I already found one thanks.

Rachel needs 5000 pounds. Uhhhhhhhh, NO!

Rachel needs some good thoughts. Very true.

Rachel needs to eat. Not right now for sure.

Rachel needs a teacher. YES!

Rachel needs a drink. White chocolate mocha please. GRANDE!

Rachel needs to advertise her podcasts. Didn't know I had any. Guess I would if I did and they were worth listening to.

Rachel needs caffeine. Would LOVE some! My drug of choice.

Rachel looks boring and needs new clothes. Could possibly be true.

Rachel needs to know who needs to date when flirting is more fun. ????? wierd.

Rachel's story needs to be told. Definitely.

Rachel needs a new pair of shorts. Just got some from A.E.

Rachel needs more space. Definitely true at times

Rachel needs a new name. Nahhh, I'll keep mine. I kinda like it.

Rachel needs to take her medication. Could be true. However, no doctor has yet to figure out that I need some. hehe!

Rachel needs your love. Everyday

Rachel's belly is growing incredibly. OMG....I hope not!!!!!

Rachel needs more hits. Depends on what kind.

Rachel thinks your child needs music. That might be true.

Rachel needs advice. AMEN!!!!

Rachel's bikini needs attention. Nah, it's alright I think.

Rachel needs to brush up on her Jane Austin. Not gonna happen.

Rachel believes that every crabby baby needs a happy quilt. What the heck???????

Feel free to link back and join in on the fun over at your blog!

1)"Dave Barry's Money Secrets - Like: Why is There A Giant Eyeball on the Dollar?"

I admit, I'm actually sort of reading this one, and it makes me laugh a lot. Hydralisk, this is one you should find on tape/CD if you can. It will revolutionize your shift some paradigms and revolutionize outside the box, or something like that.

2) "Obama Nation" by Jerome Corsi

When I first ran into this one at the book store, I got a little excited - "A well-researched, non-gushing book about Barack Obama?! How much is this? I'll take 2." I skimmed the preface, and thought it seemed pretty even-keeled and objective (and for the record, the author is not a Republican, but a Constitutionalist). However, when I checked out what wikipedia, the bastion of e-truth, had to say, my faith was shaken - apparently Corsi has taken some liberties with the facts, or else just drawn conclusions many didn't want to hear (or, more likely, something in the middle). So anyway, I'm a little more skeptical of the book. However, it is on The New York Times bestsellers list, and, like so many people in this country, I take the New York Times more seriously than a lot of things. It can do no wrong. Ever. Seriously, though, I'm intrigued to hear what Corsi has to say about Chairman Barack's supposed cult of personality.

3) "The Definitive Guide to Stuff White People Like" by Christian Lander

Another book I happily bumped into at the store the other day. Flipping through it, I was surprised at how many people the author and I both seem to know :-) Lander has a great way of poking fun at white people (or, as one of my white co-workers candidly pointed out, a certain subset of white people: the college-educated, left-leaning ones), and I admire his ability to do so in a way that is simultaneously incisive and good-humored.

Also, you can check out the official website, stuffwhitepeoplelike.com.