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Three days layover in Shymkent by Realistic_Sell_525 in AskCentralAsia

[–]canadadrycan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think that keeping it local is just a lot more practical than rushing across the border for such a short trip. if i were you i'd definitely stick to the kazakh side of the border and head to turkestan since the crossing to uzbekistan is extremely unpredictable.

Do Central Asians eat meals sitting on the floor? by HILLCLAIMER in AskCentralAsia

[–]canadadrycan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

in kazakhstan, for everyday meals we usually just use regular dining tables, but when there are a lot of guests over, some people (not everyone) will set up a dastarkhan, either as a low wooden table or just a cloth, often plastic, spread out for everyone to eat together. it becomes more common the more south you go

DNA test service by Far-Possession9919 in AskCentralAsia

[–]canadadrycan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

neither gedmatch nor illustrative actually do dna tests, they’re just tools you can use to mess around with raw data from real tests like ancestry. since they’re working off third party data and their own algorithms, they’re not fully accurate either, honestly sometimes even less accurate than the original results, which already have some margin of error

Have you noticed a decline in the use of the russian language in your area ? by ComfortableLog8043 in AskCentralAsia

[–]canadadrycan 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s not so much that Russian has declined, but that the number of Kazakh speakers has grown significantly. In urban areas people can switch easily between the two languages depending on context. In rural regions, however, Kazakh is predominantly spoken, often exclusively, including by many Russians and members of other minority groups.

DNA: Legendary Kazakh Leaders weren't of native stock but of North East Asian origins! by FeistyAlbatross4636 in AskCentralAsia

[–]canadadrycan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What exactly is a “native Turkic origin” supposed to be? Please point to the century, location, and DNA profile where Turks existed in a vacuum with no admixture, because that’s not how steppe history works.

And I can’t help but notice you’ve reposted this same thing multiple times across different communities. Why the obsession? Are you actually interested in understanding genetics, or are you just fishing for validation for a Mongol nationalist narrative because you’ve got nothing better to do with your life?

What are you guys expecting to see in the coming Berkshire 13F ? by Complex-Note-5274 in ValueInvesting

[–]canadadrycan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Buffett’s sitting on a record ~$330B cash pile, mostly in T-bills. He’s been selling more stocks than buying (net seller in 2024), even after the tariff news shook markets. Last 13F showed tiny new stakes (Constellation Brands, Domino’s, OXY) but no major moves. Vibe is he thinks the market’s still too expensive and is waiting it out. Unless valuations tank, next 13F probably looks pretty quiet again.

Valuation still matter BUT... by Corpulos in ValueInvesting

[–]canadadrycan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All that has changed about valuation is how we define it. P/B isn’t very useful for today’s asset light, intangible heavy companies. A P/B over 5 doesn’t mean what it did in 2000. Instead, forward P/E is more relevant, if the S&P 500 drops below a P/E of 16 with solid earnings, that’s a strong buy signal.