What is the one behaviour you noticed in a gambler and  you dislike it? You don't need to have a reason for disliking it but you just do.

As for me I dislike when gamblers complain of their losses, meanwhile you hear them complain when they are getting winnings.

What about you, what do you dislike ?

Plagiarism is when you take somebody work and present it as your own and it is different from Copy Right infringement which is when you use somebodies work without permission.

Plagiarism is unethical and a serious issue both in academic and professional world.

TYPES OF PLAGIARISM

Direct Plagiarism
Source Fabrication
Self-Plagiarism
Patchwriting
Paraphrasing Plagiarism

CONSEQUENCES OF PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism attracts a failing grade, academic withdrawer or degree revocation in an Educational institution. it also brings about loss of credibility and damage of reputation. Plagiarism does not contributes to the advancement of knowledge/understanding and can cause harm.

HOW MUCH PLAGIARISM IS ACCEPTED 

Different institutions and Journals have different standard and there is no set rule for this. However, if a text has below 10% test it is considered ok but if it is above 20% the content is considered highly plagiarize. 

BEST WAYS TO CHECK FOR PLAGIARISM

One of the best way to check for plagiarism is to use a plagiarism checker either paid or free. It is advisable you use paid. Examples of Plagiarism checker include; Viper, Grammarly, Scribbr, Turnitin, copyscape etc. These are tools that can help detect plagiarism in written content.

HOW TO REMOVE PLAGIARISM

Keep track of your Source.
Practice good Research and Writing Habit.
Cite and quote your text.
Paraphrase your text where necessary.
Go through Plagiarism text and rephrase it.

Above all be Smart.

I don't do this often but if my post can save a soul from making the wrong decision, it would be worth the effort. We're in September which is the period which Apple flood the market with their new toys and people make the mistakes of throwing away money every year on these items. Why would anyone buy something that'll be devalued in about 12 months time because around this time next year Apple will be releasing a new set of devices and an upgrade of what will be released this year. Instead of buying those devices now, you can use that money for something more reasonable by investing that money in Bitcoin. The price of Bitcoin is low currently which is another reason to make use of this opportunity to invest in Bitcoin.

Those that bought bitcoin and ignored the latest iphone during the period those previous model above (in the image) were launched have made a better financial decision and anybody thinking of getting the new iphone when you already have a perfectly working phone should rethink that decision and invest the money in buying Bitcoin. You'll be getting around BTC0.031 +/-  which will be worth more in the future than the amount you'll spend to buy it while that new Iphone will lose value in the next 12 months. if you really what to get something relating to apple then buy their stocks instead of the devices (that's another means of diversifying your portfolio, if you think you already have enough Bitcoin secured for the future).

Just imagine the profits that would have been if those that bought the new iphone during the release date of those model above bought bitcoin instead. Avoid making same mistakes and choose bitcoin.

G20 at a glance;


this time the host of the G20 is Indonesia. but Indonesia is in a bit of trouble because the US threatens to boycott the G20 if Russia is invited



I'm curious about what steps the Indonesian government should take to melt the hearts of the US, because this is an important meeting for the future of the global economy.

Besides that, Indonesia will definitely be embarrassed in front of the world, if the G20 meeting which will be held in Bali, Indonesia is canceled.
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I have read some painful stories online about Bitcoin fans that lost their Bitcoin to hacks more than once and how they gave up because of the hacks, this made me curious about people on the forum, I will like to ask you guys how many times you have lost Bitcoin to hacks or your own mistakes, and why are you still not giving up.

Can you keep buying bitcoin if you have already get hacked like twice or more in the past?

Like a story about an American who lost his love for Bitcoin because of the hacks, I believe it's because of his own carelessness though, because you can't leave your wallet on a bench outside your home and not expect someone to steal it, and you come out and say your wallet was stolen by a thief, like what do expect?

What advice is worth passing out to people who have lost their Bitcoin more than once and are on the hedge of giving up?

So are you telling me that if the real Elon Musk or Vitalik account on Twitter ask you to provide your seed phrase to them for some checkups or freebies you will not think twice? Simply because the request is coming from the real Elon or Vitalik account?

People need to wake the hell up, Vitalik created Ethereum, and because of this he won't dare ask me to provide my seed phrase, hell NO,  what the hell is wrong with people?

Apart from the fact that it's hackers at play here, even if the real people ask for your private key you will give them? It seems many people don't even understand crypto.

Satoshi can not wake up today on the forum and send me message to provide my bitcoin wallet key, I will tell him to fu*k off, because this is the right way to protect my fund.

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I am really sorry that many people lost their funds to hackers who hacked vitalik account on Twitter but we need to discuss this, it's for your own good when people on here tell to stop seeking for free stuffs, because if it's free you are the product.

The best ways to stay safe in crypto space now is to just DCA, stake if you want and enjoy your life, nothing comes easily anymore, there is no free stuffs in the world, those who want to give up free stuffs want something else too.

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1. Avoid clicking links and claiming freebies online, most especially giveaways on social media.
2. Do not hook up your wallet to websites you don't know.

3. Air drops are not even safe too, most from social media are scam, if you are a Airdrop fan, please dedicated a separate wallet for Airdrops only.

I as a person stay the hell away from every freebies and that includes airdrops too, because even if they are legit the amount isn't going to be much anyway, why waste your time? Hackers are increasing their standards every day, make sure you are increasing yours as well, even Vitalik Buterin and Satoshi himself is not safe, if you get messages from them, even if it's the real them, and they ask for your key, my brother and sisters RUN.

First Mason Greenwood and now Antony... Manchester United are really unlucky to deal with this kind of problems as well. There are even memes out on the internet related to these news. It is just interesting to see this kind of incidents in the same team recently. As far as I know Greenwood is in the clear now too.

I hope the Red Devils don't have incidents like this anymore in the future. They should be able to just concentrate on their game to improve from now on. Because things aren't going on well for them these days. The players should be prevented from being demoralized.

We live in a society where people have different views about something and these views could be drawn based on different constituent like personal sentiment, religion, ideology and experience. And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family  know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

Are they profiting from floods? I don't understand why we face this flood issue every year. Growing up, I knew there was an annual flood, but it wasn't as disastrous as the 2012 one, which claimed many lives and properties. After that, there was the 2022 flood, and now we're hearing about another one to come this 2023. What has changed that we're experiencing floods again this year? I'm aware that a substantial amount of money is allocated to states affected by floods. I believe that influential individuals benefit from it, while only a small portion goes to the actual flood victims.

This is a serious issue because everyone now wants to move to areas where they don't experience floods. The landowners are increasing their rent in those flood-free areas. Acquiring land there is now outrageously expensive

For those of us living in these areas, you should know how troubled we all are during this period because we're all thinking about where to stay if things get worse this year. It's an experience I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, especially considering the cost of living. Naija which way. It is well.

What has caused the increase in disastrous floods, and can't the government do something to mitigate the issue?

Bitcoin miners in Texas (Riot Blockchain, Argo Blockchain and Core Scientific) have suspended operations and answered the call to conserve energy and spare the Lone Star State’s fragile power grid as demand has soared during an intense heat wave.
“There are over 1,000 megawatts worth of Bitcoin mining load that responded to ERCOTs conservation request by turning off their machines to conserve energy for the grid.” Lee Bratcher, president of Texas Blockchain Council told Bloomberg.


more details: https://nypost.com/2022/07/13/texas-bitcoin-miners-halt-operations-to-save-energy-amid-heat-wave/

Today makes it two years since El Salvador made bitcoin a legal tender in the country. Since the adoption of bitcoin in that country. The president of the country Nayib Bukele has accumulated about 2381BTC which he has spent $101 million for the purchase with an average purchase price of $43,357. The price is down by 40% which the BTC price now worths $61 million today.

Even as this is happening, the president is not compelled or pressured to sell them off, but still optimistic about the future of bitcoin and will likely love to add more to the bitcoin savings until a target 100,000 BTC by 2024 is met. Will this approach, confidence and doggedness by the president of El Salvador make other countries to follow his footsteps. No one has loved and gave much confidence in bitcoin as a government like him, and I admire and respect him for that a lot. We hope other countries leaders will follow and trail on his path.

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https://bitkan.com/learn/how-much-bitcoin-does-el-salvador-own-in-2023-the-risks-16511

Indonesia, especially Jakarta is in a pollution emergency, Many say that this is caused by steam power plants where the fuel is coal. And, sadly I heard also on my social media local that this pollution is also caused by crypto-mining, I debated and rejected it opinion because crypto-mining in Indonesia is not much like other countries where their air is still clean today.

So what do you though, is crypto mining become a big problem of pollution?

Bitcoin is gradually spreading like wildfire worldwide. However, there are still numerous obstacles hindering its widespread adoption. While many tend to blame the government, it's disheartening to realize that the lack of sound financial advice or expertise is also a significant issue. People often disseminate incorrect information without understanding the inherent risks and complexities of finance. Crypto illiteracy is a major hurdle affecting Bitcoin's global use. Some individuals has already digested the wrong ideas about Bitcoin and this can affect its adoption rate. In my experiences, when I've asked people about Bitcoin, they've often provided vague descriptions, indicating that despite hearing about Bitcoin, many still don't fully comprehend what it truly is.

Bitcoin holds the potential to aid countries with stagnant economic growth and has opened up new vistas of financial freedom for them. I remember sometime ago, before I came to understand Bitcoin in full. I encountered someone who claimed they could teach me to make $100 daily just by investing in Bitcoin. While this offer seemed tempting, I, with my limited Bitcoin experience, decided to conduct my own research. I discovered that Bitcoin isn't a get-rich-quick scheme and anyone promising such short term gain is likely trying to exploit you for their own gain. Profits in Bitcoin are earned gradually and require patience. Those introducing people to Bitcoin should provide the full picture rather than just highlighting the positives, which can tarnish Bitcoin's reputation when things go wrong. this isn't right.

Every successful Bitcoin investors will tell you that risks are an integral part of the journey to success. If you're considering trading, you should acknowledge that success might not be guaranteed. Don't be deceived by individuals on social media who claim to have foolproof trading or investment strategies. Even the best traders experience losses at times, but with each loss, they gain valuable lessons.

While telling others about Bitcoin, you have to remember that not everyone will adopt to using Bitcoin, so don't force someone into investing. Those who've tried it have shared positive experiences. It's unfortunate that some people had the chance to invest in Bitcoin but were discouraged due to their limited knowledge. While seeking financial advice from others isn't a bad idea, it's crucial to be discerning about the information you accept and act upon. Having incorrect information can negatively impact your Bitcoin experience. Always remember FINANCE AND RISK works together. "Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and don't be deceived.

Hello my country people. I hope say we dey push forward even though our country no too dey give us joy? Well, make we no give up... las las we go dey ok.
 
I take eye observe say we dey feel too comfortable blaming everything for we country on politicians. Person go thief, them catch am, him go blame politician and government wey no provide job. Fine girl go leave to learn handwork go dey do olosho and at the end, she go blame politicians and government. Even some papa them wey born full house when them no get work still dey blame politicians and government. Before now me self follow for this habit but recently, something just touch my mind say e be like that pattern no make sense at all. E dey make people lazy and irresponsible!

Even though our politicians and government no too try, that one no mean say them go chop blame for every bad thing wey happen and even wrong decision and choices people make. Even inside this our country wey no keep face well, e get people wey still dey meet up for their dreams so make we dey try to adjust and push on.

Some of the way we fit dey push forward for our country now na :
1. Planning well with our resources and time
2. Finding something legit and giving it your very best
3. No shame to hustle even if it means starting small.

This one na my views, my people how una see am?

I want you to think outside the box. Maybe they're able to maintain their status afloat even if it's known that the majority is suffering from the global crisis. But it's possible that even with the side motion of their economy, they're able to control what's going to come in and out with the media since their government is controlled by the CCP. So, data and numbers can be modified and they're only allowed to project what's good inside and outside the country.

For example: THE FALL OF EVERGRANDE: A CASE STUDY OF CHINA’S FINANCIAL TURMOIL IN 2022 AND THE IMPLICATION TO CHINA-BOUND INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL IN 2023 AND BEYOND

That incident surely have a big impact to their economy and probably they're tailoring it as if nothing is negatively happening to them and they're in control. But it can't also be denied that during the covid-19 pandemic height, they're able to spread their investments since majority of the stocks from that time were low. Well, go back to the first sentence of what I've said.

What is really going on with Canada? Is it really that bad as the internet says?
If so, what's the best way to profit from the (alleged?) recestision? Shorting CAD, TSX, or both? Or maybe it's all already priced in?


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