I, Robot by Isaac Asimov, skip the movie and read the book


I, Robot by Isaac Asimov My rating: 5 of 5 stars This classic is an engaging and fun read. Being more then 60 years old, the sci-fi part of it is not as amazing as it would have been during it's time. However, the philosophical narrative is as relevant now as it was then.Would a... Continue Reading →

Brown Belt promotion … Another step in my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey


On January 10th 2014 I was honored to be promoted to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt by the legend himself Marcelo "Marcelinho" Garcia at Marcelo Garcia Academy NYC http://instagram.com/p/jAzh7HsV7Z/ I am incredibly lucky to have an opportunity to train at MG Academy NYC  and learn BJJ from the worlds best  instructors and competitors. The skill and level... Continue Reading →

Review of Jack London’s “Call of the Wild and White Fang” and why I think it should be classified as a dog training guide


The Call of the Wild/White Fang by Jack London My rating: 5 of 5 stars Classic and a great read!!! I read it long time ago as a child and in Russian. Reading it this time, as an adult, makes these stories more meaningful and thought provoking. It saddens me that these days kids/teens read... Continue Reading →

Chicken and Kale Bibimbap … Easy and great cold weather treat


This delicious and easy recipe is a lot of fun to make and is perfect for cold weather evenings. We have modified it slightly. For the lack of Korean stone bowls we used a wok to prepare 3 portions together. We added scallions, snow peas and doubled the amount of carrots. We used chili garlic... Continue Reading →

Repost: Why You Should Drink Warm Water & Lemon


I have been drinking water with lemon every morning for past 3 months. I am not sure if it has any major benefits but it does make me feel more hydrated and gives a nice sense of balance in the morning. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4769/Why-You-Should-Drink-Warm-Water-Lemon.html The way you start each day is incredibly important. Whether you're a mom,... Continue Reading →

Canine bloat … large breed killer (gastric dilatation and volvulus GDV)


This is a good article discussing bloat in large and giant breeds. It provides a nice description of symptoms and prevention. I have seen this disorder mostly in German Shepherds and Great Danes ... both very deep-chested breeds. I've always stuck to a philosophy of feeding my dog after exercise/walk with a nice 30-40 min... Continue Reading →

“How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond” by Cesar Milan … A Dog Owner’s MUST READ


How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a must read for any current or future dog owner.I am a huge fan of Cesar Milan and his realistic and effective approach to dogs.I believe, he is one of the very few popular... Continue Reading →

Dante … my faithful Sabak


It's been 3 weeks since Dante passed away. Only now, I am ready to write about it. Dante 02/15/03 - 12/02/13 http://instagram.com/p/hcQ8V3sV7H/ I always knew and have accepted that dogs will live only 10-15 years and I will have to let go of few dear tail wagging friend in my life. Nonetheless, it has been... Continue Reading →

Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut


Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another pleasure from the master of satire. Although I must say it does not rank up with some of my favorites like Cat's Cradle, it is still a fun quick read. It immerses you into Vonnegut's twisted genius and forces the reader to question the... Continue Reading →

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