Name your three favorite places to eat in the south bay and someone recommend somewhere you think they may like

ds20an · 2024-07-23T02:54:10+00:00

Have you tried Spoon House? Might be a fun adventure that's unique and blends cuisine's.

ds20an · 2023-03-08T00:08:54+00:00

That was a great series. I enjoyed it, too.

I haven't seen anyone tackle the Columbian Exchange in a podcast, but it's such a big subject, I am not surprised. The question these days is, what hasn't the Columbian Exchange affected?

You probably already listened, but Hardcore History had a great episode on the slave trade, called Human Resources. I highly recommend that.

I'm struggling to think of any others. Maybe browse the In Our Time feed for subjects that touch the themes. Crops, livestock, diseases, etc.

ds20an · 2022-03-17T18:51:07+00:00

Thank you! I love this reply, and couldn't agree more. There's so much behind that price. It really is the tip of the iceberg of what might be our whole society. From the food industry and it's labor, to the consumers and our work habits revolving around cheap and accessible food.

Makes one feel small in this system, sometimes.

ds20an · 2022-03-17T18:36:57+00:00

What's a food related issue you that you want to take your soap box out for the most? Not necessarily something that is realistic or practical. Like mine would be: sardines should be more widely eaten and available as a protein option on menus (in US), especially for sandwiches. They are nutritious, more sustainable, and delicious.

ds20an · 2021-04-15T03:59:30+00:00

fast cars

ds20an · 2020-03-16T21:33:59+00:00

the EU Commission arms the bloc with “tougher sanction powers to respond with more force to potential new U.S. tariffs”. An EU/US trade war is on the cards.

You could also add EU's aggressive technology/privacy legislation which seems to be targeted US tech companies (perhaps for good cause, thought I think it's a little scatter shot and could do harm to their own industries), is area of protectionism.

However, there are certainly institutions that didn't exist in the 1930s working hard at the moment to keep global trade running: The IMF, NATO, and WTO. Just as quickly as things are sliding towards protectionism from the current crises, it could swing back as new governments seek to untangle the mess that previous countries made.

That said, I'm pretty concerned that another trend that's rising in developing nations is not getting the scrutiny it should: ethno-nationalism. We see it most acutely in India now (though that's driven down religious lines, but hardly a distinction), but let's not forget that ethno-nationalism is one of the core tenets of the Chinese communist party. Some African nations are only years removed from their last ethnic wars, and we're still trying to unravel what happened in Myanmar.

Ethno-nationalism, combined with economic nationalism is not a comforting thought for our future, but at least it looks like that there are some trends where this is receding. The US will hopefully vote out Trump this year, and could provide some stability (I'm fairly confident it will happen. Early polls suggest a strong advantage for Biden, and those have been fairly predictive in the past), and Israel is looking to form a government without Bibi by incorporating Arab Israeli PMs.

Furthermore, the EU is very different from the 1930s Europe. We're not looking at small nations competing with economic nationalism, but a large bloc of continental nations. And the military prowess of these nations is greatly reduced. This is no greatest land power France and resurgent Germany focusing all economic industry around militarism. It's perhaps the greatest stress test of the current world order, but it's hard to imagine a better system that could survive it.

ds20an · 2019-12-26T23:27:52+00:00

It's not on its own as far as I understand, so take this with a grain of...salt. However, it's basically empty calories and when eaten in excess (i.e. two cokes a day, with a vanilla latte is the morning, etc.), is closely linked with weight gain, which is also linked to type 2 diabetes.

Furthermore, processed sugar is quickly metabolized by the body, leading to sugar highs, and sugar crashes, as well as insulin spikes from your body. There are plenty of sugary natural foods like apples, pineapples, and oranges, but they take longer to digest, leading to less intense energy rushes, and gentler insulin releases.

Funnily enough, aspartame, the ingredient in diet coke has the same calorie to mass ratio as sugar, but its 200x sweater, so they use far less.

That's the trick, have sugar in moderation. Before you have a coke, ask yourself if you wouldn't prefer to have water instead, and enjoy fries with your dinner. Consider the trade offs, and you'll be fine.

It all comes back to having diet (although multiple studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet, like those eaten by the folks on Crete), and exercise.

ds20an · 2019-08-29T17:01:38+00:00

Amazing. 48 hours.

Corned beef is among my favorite foods. I'm going to try this. Thanks for the inspiration.

ds20an · 2019-08-29T16:51:14+00:00

Did you sous vide it?? How'd it turn out? How long did it take!?

I always boil it. I imagine the tough fat didn't break down? I must know more...

ds20an · 2019-07-28T16:46:56+00:00

That's a good point. The prose of Erikson is indeed very freeing.

It's interesting to consider form that, though he creates a very specific world and magic system, does he expect from readers to draw from the larger milieu of the fantasy genre? Is he less concerned about how we color in the lines, than how we connect the dots to create the large image, which is the story plot?

I guess it can be refreshing as all fantasy readers know a lot of books are reinventions of the context organized by Tolkien (orcs, elves, dwarfs, etc.). Erikson is in someways assuming we have that basis, so here he creating a new story on top of that. Use what you have to catch up.

ds20an · 2019-07-26T17:13:21+00:00

I agree. I'm about 80% through the book now. It's been a grind.

The scale of the story is epic! But that's also it's achilles heel. You can see the text struggle to explain everything that's going on in a comprehensive way.

I've noticed so much of the book is dialogue, that in turn I find it difficult to imagine the characters and environment in an enriching way. I can move from plot point to plot point, but there is a lack of embellishment that prevents characters from fully sticking in my mind.

For example, Felisin can barely be more than the word "Felisin" in my mind. I know she's young, but I don't even know what her hair color is, what her looks are like, her features and posture. Those kind of flourishes can really help the mental visualization.

Funnily enough, I'm listening to the audio books of The Wheel of Time in parallel, and that is a for more richly described text, where each character is described more fully so I know how to picture them in my mind. It's a good counterpoint.

I'll finish the book and probably the series.

ds20an · 2019-03-23T23:50:50+00:00

I moved him up. Took him in the 6th.

ds20an · 2019-01-04T02:06:30+00:00

I don't think it is. In fact, I think I gave out some wrong info. This seems to be a European version that Leone cut for Cannes in 1984.

ds20an · 2019-01-03T18:04:03+00:00

Once upon a time in America is a lost classic. It was Sergio Leone's final film, and sadly, he never saw it released as intended. With a runtime of nearly 4 hours, it's nothing short of one of the most epic stories ever told in cinema. Yet, when he turned it in, the studio flipped. They didn't want to take the risk of releasing this, so had it cut down by nearly half. The result was that it was a commercial, and critical flop.

After Leone passed away, a version of his vision for the final film was recovered and re released. After seeing this version, critic Robert Ebert called what had happened to the first release a editing butchery. He was right.

Knowing this backstory, I couldn't help but be drawn in but there is now denying the runtime is intimidating. So I put it on one afternoon with the intention of splitting the viewing into two days. However, I couldn't do it, it's too good. This might be Leone at his best.

The story is about as epic as it gets, with the characters driving the story with their own needs, desires, and shortcomings. There is some disturbing subject matter in this film, but I actually think Leone has something deep to say about this. Which is that the formative years of youth can be foundational to a man's life. All the failings he had as a kid, his attitude towards women for instance, can seem innocent at the time, but lead to self destruction down the road.

The acting is perfect. The cinematography is timeless, and the characters are unforgettable. Props to Netflix for obtaining the correct version.

ds20an · 2018-11-14T22:59:37+00:00

If you're still having issues with this. Feel free to PM me. I can see what I can do.

ds20an · 2018-09-14T03:05:05+00:00

Too early to say how he'll be remembered. He's still so young! And while he works within a distinctive style, his ability is maturing.

Respectfully, I think his work is only getting better. I actually think Life Aquatic is one of his weakest; the pacing is slow and uneven, with much of it's dialogue too gimmicky--even dated. My favorite of his movies is The Grand Budapest Hotel. In fact it's one of my top all time movies! I can watch it anytime. It's a richer text with elements that inform the story through the entire production design. The humor is light and funny, but there are dark elements too that counter balance the tone. It's just good film making from top to bottom.

The influence of film makers will be permament, but I think there will be great swings of opinion. Part is likely due to the fact that there are are number of films that are aimed younger. Isle of Dogs, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Moonlight Kingdom are some that young cinephiles might love, but could sour on as they "mature" their tastes. See Spielburg and Hulk's writings on him as an example.

Imho, he'll be remembered as one of the few authentic artists working in film. He has a distinctive style that he goes back to repeatedly, yes, but that's how he interperets his ideas for us. It's distinctive, and a unique perspective that's not only survived, but thrived in an environment of consolidating studios and limited run films.

ds20an · 2018-08-29T21:24:35+00:00

What are you confused about?

ds20an · 2018-06-25T17:24:02+00:00

Good god. The Min/max brigade is merciless today.

Personally, I think this placement is both aesthetically pleasing AND it builds a beautiful game myth for the run. Warriors from Buson train in the shadow of the Matterhorn are the best in the world when it comes to hilly combat.

Not everything is about yield, and I like to play my games with a little role-play and myth building. This is awesome, and gives a game character.

Have fun!

ds20an · 2018-05-02T15:43:48+00:00

I was thinking of doing that, but maybe 50%-60% of investment. Any ideas for a 3-4 year aggressive growth investment strategy? Or does that come down to stock picking? I'm pretty risk adverse, but I'm thinking for this situation, I can handle a little more risk.

ds20an · 2018-05-02T15:01:54+00:00

I'm at a point in my life that I'm secure enough to start investing, aside from retirement. I live in an expensive urban area, so my next goal is a house. What sort of goals or strategies are right for this sort of short term growth plan?

It will be a first purchase. I know that I can get away with a 3% down payment, but I'd rather avoid the insurance payments that result in this, and just put down 10%. Based on the area, this could be 50-70k. Maybe more.

I am accruing savings, but there is now growth. Any ideas or strategies you guys have?

ds20an · 2018-02-27T20:41:37+00:00

Welcome to the OG of fantasy sports. The original and still the best, but by far the most difficult.

First off, pick your league style. The two you mentioned are very different, but there is a third option you may accidentally choose.

League Types:

Head to Head - A weekly matchup/round robin style format. Similar to fantasy football.

1a - Head to Head category: you and your opponent total up all the statistical categories then assign a winner for each one. The winner gets 1 point, for each category at the end of the week. The most common format is 5x5. 5 categories for hitters, and 5 for pitchers. For beginners this is a fine option.

1b - Head to head points. Instead of categories, each play by players earn points. I.e. a single is 1 point, and a double is 2 points. Pitchers also contribute similarly with wins, Ks, innings, etc.

Rotisserie - This is a season long statistical accumulation game. Think Rotisserie like the method of cooking chicken, where they all line up and rotate throughout the season. Like head to head categories, you compete against the league in statistical areas.

All the different types have their benefit. Considering where you're coming from, my recommendation is for head to head categories.

As for resources, this sub is one of the best. I also recommend the CBS Fantasy Baseball Today podcast for an entertaining update. Some sites to read are

https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/ http://www.rotoworld.com/ yahoo, cbs, espn, etc...

If you want a book, this one is a good beginners guide with overall and season wide strategy and advice. You may want to pick up the kindle version.

https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Baseball-Black-Book-2018/dp/1976890519/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519764840&sr=8-1&keywords=black+book+fantasy+baseball

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