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Bindu Reddy
Co-founder of Likaholix - http://likaholix.com
Review: Rishi Genmai Green 100% Premium Tealeaf Powder | Teaviews.com - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
Jason Huebel liked this
I got this tea yesterday and I have had 3 cups since. I love it so far
- Bindu Reddy
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I realized I don't know the answer to this - Why is it that healthy foods are the ones that don't taste good and why are healthy practices / exercises hard to follow. Why does it seem like short term pleasure and long term benefit are mutually exclusive?
Lo, Kamilah Gill, Ladybug Heather and 23 other people liked this
because the world sucks and life sucks and nothing will ever be good for us and enjoyable at the same time. so let's go get some slurpees and twinkees and dance until we pass out!
- Morgan Haley
I'd agree with this except that a glass of red wine for dinner every night is good for you and tastes good.
- Alex Scoble
Except a bottle of wine tastes better and makes you feel better. At least until the next morning.
- Cristo
Because pre-historic humans didn't have HFCS?
- Tracy
Glass of red wine is so tempting but I decided that I am not going to drink alcohol for a month or so... *Sigh*
- Bindu Reddy
What is HFCS?
- Bindu Reddy
Yeah but two bottles of red wine tastes good as well and is not so good for you.
- Brian Sullivan
High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Tracy
Bindu had a period on friendfeed where every other post was about alcohol. ;)
- Cristo
Only if everything tasted like smurf berries and bacon
- Rodfather
We've been evolutionarily programed to conserve energy as much as possible and seek out calorically dense foods -- the Pleistocene environment wasn't exactly the modern, post-industrial world. Our ancient ancestors didn't have to worry about exercise and cheeseburgers.
- Christopher Carr
Cristopher so the answer is that our environment has changed more rapidly than our genes can catch up and one day 1000s of years later we will love green tea and romaine hearts
- Bindu Reddy
Yep.
- Christopher Carr
Our behavioral routines/modules were not optimized for our current environment. Inclinations well suited to earlier environments are often maladaptive in our current context.
- Christopher Carr
Cristo - yes that is the reason for staying off alcohol for a month... The good news is I am done with 2 weeks of this craziness.
- Bindu Reddy
Agree with Christopher, but adding: You're not eating the right health foods. :) I love dried fruit and fruit leather, plus they have vitamins and fiber. Special K cereal is deceptively good, as are all flavors of Cheerios. Now I realize I've been slurping Hi-C fruit punch and gummy strawberries...
- Heather
Well my cereal of choice is Honeynut Cheerios which I suspect is pretty bad :)
- Bindu Reddy
couple things: most "not healthy" foods use added fats and sugars to 'lure you' since these are rare in nature, bodies respond favorably to them. add lots and you get 'good eats!' second, a lot of "health food" has wacky mixes of un-natural combinations of products to 'boost' vitamins, etc. your mouth hates this stupid stuff. finally, if you stick to truely natural, fresh foods along with select simple carbs for baking, etc. i bet you'll find your food is much more enjoyable as well as good for you!
- MikeAmundsen
Not sure about the green tea and romaine hearts, though -- an inclination to consume such things would have to result in greater reproductive success as compared to those without such inclinations. One can have lots of kids before dying of diabetes.
- Christopher Carr
And I think in 1000 years (assuming our species still exists in some form) we will have completely seized control of evolutionary processes. ...if we haven't all uploaded to simulations being run on Matrioshka Brains by then...
- Christopher Carr
I imagine that marketing plays a role in skewing perceptions, both of what tastes good and what is good for us. Some very unhealthy things are also among the most heavily advertised food items.
- John
Culture can to some degree override the *stuff your gut with sugars and fats as much as you can, whenever you can* biological program. Japan is a (decreasingly) good example...
- Christopher Carr
If you presume that healthy people have healthy kids who are better able to reproduce than that prob. works out to be true. You are right though that as long as long term benefits don't have a bad effect on reproduction we may not evolve to like these "healthy" foods. I guess before uploading any simulations I would rather the human race simply figure out how to make healthy foods tasty. I am pretty sure that is not a terribly difficult problem
- Bindu Reddy
I think most healthy foods are pretty tasty, especially in the hands of a good cook. (I love cooked broccoli and raw spinach, for example.) But they don't give the body's pleasure senses the same rush.
- John
Sugars and fats are (were) rare foods, and as a species we've the ability to enjoy more common food stuffs -- vegetables and leaner meats. Our ancestors would have wasted lots of energy looking for honey, fatty meats, and really ripe fruits, while ignoring other, easier to acquire food-stuffs.
- Christopher Carr
John: Yeah, sugars and fats give big dopamine rewards. When you're not sure how you're going to get your next meal, it makes sense that there would be a powerful incentive to consume high-calorie foods in the rare instances that they are available. The problem is that our environment is now saturated with sugar and fat.
- Christopher Carr
As for making healthier foods more rewarding, I'm sure we'll be able to hack our dopamine system with implants and such in the not-too-distant future -- wireheading from enlightened self-interest.
- Christopher Carr
Ok people. try to focus on what's important! Red wine is all fine and good, but I want to go get some Twinkies! Who's with me? Let's gooooooooooo! *runs out of the room, fist in the air*
- Morgan Haley
It's your inner caveman...in the survival of the fittest, those that managed to eat enough to stay alive and breed got to be the progenitors of the human race. We evolved a sense of taste as a result of that. The stuff the caveman needs (mostly high-energy foods, but the cravings apply for every chemical in your body, even the metals used to generate electric currents in the brain) tastes good, so when he finds it, he'll eat it. If it's bland, he won't bother unless he's desperate.
- Sir Slippy of Slippington
In caveman days one of the first fast food stands was gyros. They also invented french fries and put them in the gyros. This is why so many people like to eat these today.
- Cristo
There's no french fries in gyros! By the way, I think that Chris means "gyros pita" because gyros is the meat.
- Alex Scoble
If you dipped healthy foods in crack cocaine, that would probably successfully reprogram your dopaminergic reward circuit.
- Victor Ganata
If unhealthy foods tend to kill you 'early', as in your 40s or 50s, I'm not sure that would have that much evolutionary selection pressure; you would have likely already have reproduced by that point.
- Andrew C
Yeah, unless it kills you before puberty, it's probably not going to exert much selective pressure, but we're apparently trying very hard to kill kids with so-called food these days.
- Victor Ganata
Good point, Victor. Type 2 diabetes is alarmingly on the rise in children and adolescents.
- Christopher Carr
Alex, in Greece and France, it's quite common to put french fries in a gyro. The gyro is a sandwich, which has meat in it and is surrounded by bread. Try the stands late at night in the Latin Quarter to see what I mean. This was actually one of the first stands in 50,000 BC.
- Cristo
Two points: First, if you consider that most people in past days did a LOT more physical activity than we do today, you start to realize that they had a lot more room for sugar and fat and stuff than we do in our presently inactive day. Second, it's because the large food manufacturing influences have caused us to be unable to deal with stuff that's not loaded with super-rewarding components like MSG, salt, sugar, etc. After 18 years of not having soda, I can't understand why people drink that crap.
- Wirehead
To me it's more mixed. I can tell my palate gets accustomed to sugar, pasta, etc. and vice-versa, a well made vegetable stew or a tasty tart salad will get me going in another direction. There's this complex relationship I think between our body and our mind- sometimes our mind wants the more subtle, complex foods, and our body is happiest with the lightweight, salty or mildly sweet...
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- anna
I know I'm always evangelizing this book- Jungle Effect- but she makes an interesting point about 2 things (that I can remember)- slow-releasing carbs, and how it feels when you eat, and the few hours after, esp. in response to mood swings. And depression and mood control in relationship to the fast-metabolizing foods. Anyways, it really struck a note with me. When you're sad/depressed,...
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- anna
Morgan, LOL :))
- Bindu Reddy
Victor completely agree with the principle behind the crack cocaine idea... Mix something addictive but with fewer side effects with something healthy and soon you will have a healthy snack
- Bindu Reddy
So if you're eating something and it's good for you but doesn't taste good... it's not that it's healthy, it's that it was badly prepared
- anna
True. After marrying an Indian woman, I've come to the realization that they just don't know how to make veggies taste good in America.
- Wirehead
Part of the problem is that extremes in either direction are an acquired taste. If you are not liking the healthy stuff, it's most likely because you have been consuming the unhealthy stuff so long. Personally, I don't like anything sugar loaded, even natural sugars found in things like apples and 100% fruit juice. But this is because I weened myself almost completely off sweets about...
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- April Russo
Easy to eat lots of cool foods if you exercise a lot & can eat 3,000 calories a day. Most nutrition stuff you read is just total bunk. Doctors don't even get 1 class in nutrition in 7-10 yrs medical training (unless they go out of their way to get a Nutrition degree) - first told to me when I taught MCAT for KAPLAN by a lady teacher with a doctorate in Nutrition. Four food groups - done...
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- Mitchell Tsai
I try to eat what my body craves. Usually after a McDonalds sandwich, I'm craving fruit. I find that my cravings depend on my exercise level. I crave more junk food when doing little exercise. With some exercise, my appetite drops. Next I crave fruit & juice. With a little more exercise, I crave pasta. Finally with a lot of exercise, I crave meat & potatoes. Interestingly, I rarely crave chocolate (which is often the #1 craving for women).
- Mitchell Tsai
*points to "The Omnivore's Dilemma"*
- Ha3rvey
Ha3rvey: The Omnivore's Dilemma was a good read. Have you read "Fast-Food Nation" and the older 1930s(?) book (forgot the title) which outed the "sausage" industry?
- Mitchell Tsai
Mitchell: I haven't read Fast Food Nation yet, but I need to check it out. I've been on a "philosophy of food" kick lately, though. In the last few months, I've read "The Man Who Ate Everything", "It Must've Been Something I Ate", and re-read "On Food and Cooking".
- Ha3rvey
Mitchell, I think you're thinking of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"? Ha3rvey, FFN is great. Are you reading the old or new editions of "On Food and Cooking"?
- Andrew C
Andrew C: Mine is the first edition paperback. I think I bought it while I was in culinary school. I should add that I recently bought "Food For 50" and "Hidden Kitchens", too. Gah, I am such a food geek.
- Ha3rvey
Harvey, read Jungle Effect and tell me what you think! Mitchell- big diff between "what's healthy for you" and "what's a craving" but I agree with you totally re: the weird diet and nutrition fads in the US, the "single solution" idea that is really a no-go, and other overly simplistic solutions. I have to read Omnivore's Dilemma. I've been skirting around it for a year now.
- anna
Mitchell- kind of an old dieting trick, but in regard to your point on cravings, try drinking water, waiting 20 minutes, and then seeing what you crave.
- anna
Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel) - Brewery ... - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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I recently had some of this beer. From the folks at Ommegang brewery. Really very yummy :)
- Bindu Reddy
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I'll take one...
- Christopher Carr
The Venus Project - http://likaholix.com/amit14o...
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This sounds very interesting. An experiment at creating a money-less society.
- Bindu Reddy
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Beef Stroganoff Recipe - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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I made a slightly different version of this recipe last night. The sauce was really yummy though the beef was a tad bit overcooked. Maybe next time I will get it right.
- Bindu Reddy
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Loooove beef stroganoff.
- ronin
I have had it a few times in restaurants and yes I totally love it :)
- Bindu Reddy
This is the place to go if it is a national holiday and it is really difficult to find an open restaurant. They are open during July 4th and during thanksgiving. Some of the best sushi in San Francisco. A sushi roll called Titus which has jalapeno, spicy tuna, ponzu and coriander was AMAZING
- Bindu Reddy
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Bumble and Bumble Gentle Shampoo, 8-Ounce Bottle - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
J. Abdul-Qahhar liked this
I got this a couple of days ago and it is already working wonders on my hair. My hair is normally unruly and pretty much a mess. Now my hair is actually beginning to look good. Believe that. Worth every penny of it's expensive price tag
- Bindu Reddy
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nenavon on Etsy - Nena Von Pillows - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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Anika Malone liked this
These pillow covers are pretty cool... Also the prices are way cheaper than if you go to a store and get them. Unfortunately I bought all my pillows are furniture stores. Should have found this before...
- Bindu Reddy
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Dellarobbia - Modern Contemporary Furnitures, Home Furnishings ... - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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John Wang, anna and LPH™ and his dog P™ liked this
Fancy furniture that is fun to browse around. I got a bunch of pillows from here sometime ago
- Bindu Reddy
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I don't usually like sectionals but this one is nice
- anna
Katharina Trudzinski - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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Soup and Lars Clausen liked this
Love this artist's works... She is based in Germany
- Bindu Reddy
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Amsterdam - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
Alfredo, orionstarr, Darren Heydon and 24 other people liked this
Top 5 in my favorite places to vacation. Extremely laid back and has a ton of great restaurants.
- Bindu Reddy
from Likaholix
I love Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam :)
- M F
Good coffee shops too. :)
- Cristo
Of course, the coffee shops are great...
- Bindu Reddy
Much better than Oaksterdam!
- Gabe
Bicycles!
- shirli
French fries and beer!
- Karim
Wondering if this is the end of the era of consumption... If so, what do you think will replace our consumption/materialism?
Iván Abrego, Alex Scoble and Ladybug Heather liked this
People who repair things. Lots and lots of things.
- EARL (Born in the USA)
And who make things out of other things. (Steampunk ftw?)
- Ladybug Heather
Yes... It seems like a lot of people "making things" on their own. Of course it could be a temporary thing and people will get back to consumption once the recession ends
- Bindu Reddy
Saving is replacing consumption.
- Gary Burd
I guess you mean "what [...] will replace our *over*-consumption" ? (in the Western World)
- Thomas Bøhm
New planet to consume
- Mo Kargas
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
Lars Clausen, Russ Jackson, Iván Abrego and 5 other people liked this
What's not to like.... Megan Fox and Shia Labeouf are back! Lots of action. I thought some of the action scenes could have been better done. The script was very so-so.
- Bindu Reddy
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Am going tonite... Anyone else already seen it?
- Bindu Reddy
Saw it last night. Didn't enjoy it, particularly. The scripting seemed very poor and was really heavily leaning on sex appeal, CGI, and casting choices. The CGI was so quick and muddled I was honestly confused as to what was going on half the time.
- Brandon Titus
Great movie. Son and I saw it last week and loved it.
- Russ Jackson
Plum Pie - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
Thaths liked this
This is one of my all time favorite wodehouse books. It's a hilarious collection of short stories. I promise you - Regardless of what mood you are in you just need to read one to cheer yourself up :)
- Bindu Reddy
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laura gibson jewelry - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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I love this jewelry... Just discovered it a few days ago. There is a discount sale on Rue La La tomorrow and I can't wait.
- Bindu Reddy
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Superwraps - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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Ruchira S. Datta, onuryuksel, Cyrus Lendvay and 4 other people liked this
You can actually get your car wrapped with a custom design of your own here ... People should do this more often :)
- Bindu Reddy
from Likaholix
It would make parking lots slightly more interesting.
- John
Now I can finally get my Twilight™ themed Volvo C30!
- Kevin Fox
Has anybody been able to get a price? I don't want to create an account.
- Cyrus Lendvay
Like gelaskins for your car! Neato!
- Daniel Dulitz
Google Drops News Comment Feature - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com - http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009...
Lu Tao liked this
Wow... Wonder why Google never promoted this feature that much
- Bindu Reddy
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Cafe Du Nord - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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Rob Michael (Atmos Trio) liked this
A great place to listen to live music in SF.
- Bindu Reddy
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Californication - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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Tom Landini, MG Siegler, Haggis (Sean Loyless) and 2 other people liked this
The 1st season was great... Not so sure about the 2nd season. David duchovny is pretty good as Hank
- Bindu Reddy
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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
onuryuksel, Adewale Oshineye, mikepk and 12 other people liked this
One more for old time's sake. Another one of those shows that was aired in India every Sunday that I just wouldn't miss :)
- Bindu Reddy
from Likaholix
Thanks for sharing this. I remember this show - it was kind of nice that we had such limited choice of television when growing up in India :)
- Atul Arora
Yes, it was... I think I enjoyed TV much more in India than here. Reminds me of what Dan Ariely has to say about having too much choice and how that leads to less, not more pleasure
- Bindu Reddy
was one of the reasons I looked forward to weekends. Another one was Street Hawk every Saturday night 9.
- vijay
I never for once realized how gay He-Man really was when I watched these cartoons when I was young. Ah... innocent youth.
- Thaths
Alamo Square Seafood Grill - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
Used to go to this place all the time. Going to it tonite. Small seafood/french place with fish cooked in many different ways. They have a pretty great selection of wines as well.
- Bindu Reddy
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Snakes and ladders - http://likaholix.com/ravikir...
Vishy, =AMiR=, Anika Malone and 5 other people liked this
Ha ha... Good ole times.. I used to play this game all the time
- Bindu Reddy
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I hated the one where there was a MEGA snake at 99 that brought me ALL THE WAY back to 10!
- vijay
Who the hell lets Anacondas play in the game anyway?
- vijay
SF Pride 2009 - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
Soup, yagami, Anne Bouey and 3 other people liked this
Just back from the pride... Lot of food, music and people watching :) it seems like the Pride has become far more mainstream. Lot more yuppies on the streets :)
- Bindu Reddy
from Likaholix
I really wanted to go, but it was so hot. Dragging the kids around SF in the heat is not my idea of a good time. Maybe next year.
- April Buchheit
Yup, it was pretty hot... We went around 3:00 so it was not too bad. it was very crowded as well so going with the kids would have been difficult
- Bindu Reddy
An Ancient Japanese Green Tea DO MATCHA - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
Larry Hudson liked this
I just got some of this tea... it tastes a little stronger than what you normally get at Japanese restaurants. Really like it so far. Any other suggestions for good japanese tea?
- Bindu Reddy
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Sooner or later we will have an era of hyper-inflation. True or False?
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All things are possible with time.
- Cristo
The FriendFeed magic eight-ball says... "reply hazy, try again"
- Tudor Bosman
I don't think 8-10% should count as hyper inflation and that's what I believe we are facing. That just creates a bond/cd buying opportunity of a lifetime. Espeacially since most people seem to think it will only last a year or two.
- Andrew
If most people think it'll only last a year or two, then there won't be any buying opportunities if that's true. There'll only be a buying opportunity if people expect it to go on forever (like in the 1980s), and hence drive up interest rates because the Fed pre-Volcker had no credibility.
- Piaw Na
I'm hoping for deflation, so that those of us not in debt and not wasting money actually retain some value. Obviously others are hoping for something else. Gold bugs and people that want wealth redistribution.
- Cristo
Probable, but hopefully not.
- Jeff P. Henderson
Yes, I am hoping for deflation as well....but everyone tells me there will be a lot of inflation :)
- Bindu Reddy
Bindu, did any of those people tell you there would be a crash in the stock market last year? Because I think we're in the eye of the storm.
- Cristo
false
- EARL (Born in the USA)
False.
- Jason Huebel
Sooner or later, sure. In our lifetimes? Who knows -- the answer isn't determined by any past events. Hyperinflation is a product of ineffective government, since it's irrational for everyone (as opposed to 10ish% inflation which is rational for some). But if this has to do with your investigation of bonds, realize that hyperinflation isn't the bogeyman that will sink your bond portfolio. 5% inflation will sink your bond portfolio.
- Daniel Dulitz
You should read someone smart, like Krugman or Delong: http://delong.typepad.com/sdj...
- Piaw Na
Piaw is right, you should read someone like Krugman, because he predicted the whole economic meltdown last year. Oh wait. That's right. He didn't. Nevermind.
- Cristo
Cristo, go back and read krugman's blog. He did point everyone to calculated risk a year before the bubble burst.
- Piaw Na
I'm guessing you would only ask such a question because you've lived outside the US? To me (and I've lived in America for all my life) it doesn't seem worth considering (because it's very likely false).
- j1m
Sooner or later the sun is going to swallow up the earth.
- Amit Patel
Piaw, or I could just listen to my own gut instincts which made me withdraw from the market in late 2007. What's your prediction now? Is the stock market going up and up? Google going to $750 again?
- Cristo
Wikipedia says the US Confederates during the Civil War experienced hyperinflation - "During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress authorized the printing of paper currency called continental currency. The easily counterfeited notes depreciated rapidly, giving rise to the expression "not worth a continental." Between January 1861 and April 1865, the Lerner Commodity Price...
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- Mike Reynolds
Examples of hyperinflation - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
- Mike Reynolds
Daniel, yes this question is related to my investigation into bonds. The question should have been worded as - In the next 10 years, will there be high inflation. High being 6+ I guess.
- Bindu Reddy
Cristo, I was selling when GOOG was in the $700: http://piaw.blogspot.com/2008.... Right now, however, I think the deflation story is much easier to believe than incipient hyper-inflation. It's kinda tough to have hyper inflation when you have 11% unemployment.
- Piaw Na
Bindu: hyperinflation in the next 10 years. If anyone claims to know the answer, I think you can safely think that they're a crank. If I knew the answer, I wouldn't tell anyone. I'd silently place trades to take advantage of the situation one way or the other.
- Piaw Na
Coca-Cola Zero - http://likaholix.com/jennyli...
Mustafa, Diego Barros, Ashish Subudhi and 3 other people liked this
I had some recently. Coke Zero rocks! tastes like Coke but has no calories
- Bindu Reddy
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I <3 Coke Zero. Coke Zero Vanilla is even better.
- Tudor Bosman
Ebisu - http://likaholix.com/bindu...
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Bluesun 2600, Nicholas Chase, Paul Buchheit and 2 other people liked this
Hadn't been to this place for sometime. Went last night. Their sashimi is great. The chef's platter is very tastefully presented as well
- Bindu Reddy
from Likaholix
I was just at Ebisu this past week... in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. :)
- Adrian Culici
One of those things is not like the others.
- Richard Chen
Thinking of buying some CA muni bonds. Good or bad idea? Just beginning to learn about bond investing so any advice would be great.
Chris Brinkerhoff, Sarah Miller, ronin and 2 other people liked this
Buy a fund and not specific bonds -- diversification matters a lot when they really might tank. Also, know where the revenue is coming from, what is that revenue competing for, etc. The different types of these things are really arcane.
- Daniel Dulitz
Pay attention to the -term of the bond (length till maturity). Being a cautious investor, most of my bond exposure is in short-term bonds, which have lower interest rates but considerably less interest rate risk.
- к2פ
If looking at longer-term bonds, pay attention to the duration of the bond (time to maturity adjusted for interest payments), which more accurately defines its rate risk. But also, if you buy a particular bond instead of a fund, have a plan for how you'll deal with the decreasing duration -- it will function very differently as it nears maturity. But CA munis have a lot of default risk...
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- Daniel Dulitz
Well, we are thinking of buying individuals bonds vs. a bond fund and holding the bonds till maturity. The CA Muni Bond fund from VanGaurd hasn't done so well in the past. Also, what is the real chance any of these bonds will default? Only Orange County went bankrupt in the last 15-20 years. Of course, these are extraordinary times
- Bindu Reddy
CA General obligation bonds are more safe than a particular municipality or purpose. There may be some defaulting soon as seen in Vallejo, so be careful. Losing principal is not a happy thing.
- Cristo
Bindu, what do you think you will be able to do better than the Vanguard managers? Holding to maturity is only the right thing to do if you have a fixed expense payable at a predictable time and you pick the maturity so that it's just before that time; in any other case holding to maturity earns you less money at constant volatility (less compared to a managed-duration approach). If you...
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- Daniel Dulitz
On the other hand, if everyone thinks the state is a basket case, then the muni bonds may be undervalued. What is the yield on those?
- Morton Fox
Yield is pretty good. Between 5-6%
- Bindu Reddy
Yields will probably go up before they go down. It might be worth waiting a bit.
- Cristo
Actually that was what I was thinking as well.. Daniel, I guess I don't really understand much of this :( I looked at the performance of the Vangaurd fund and it seems to be pretty bad over the last few years. So if I had bought the fund it seems like I would have lost some of my principal
- Bindu Reddy
Bindu, it's tricky. Even if the issuer doesn't default on the bond you buy, you can easily "lose some of your principal" if interest rates go up. You can _pretend_ that you haven't lost anything because you'll hold the bond to maturity (i.e. you can decide not to realize the loss), but you actually have lost. Imagine that you buy a 1 year bond today (at 2% interest rate), and next week...
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- Daniel Dulitz
I have a fair amount of Nuveen (http://www.google.com/finance...) as a tax exempt muni fund. Useful for parking and auto-reinvestment.
- Steve Lacey
Watch out for so called "private activity" bonds when investing in muni funds. These will affect your calculation of alternative minimum tax.
- Scott Ludwig
andriasserendipity on Etsy - Sea glass like you've never seen glass... - http://likaholix.com/thedail...
I love the style... Cheryl, I am wondering if she makes earrings as well? I would buy a few pairs in a heartbeat
- Bindu Reddy
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