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1461  Economy / Economics / Re: Consumers to Spend More on Black Friday Despite Economic Downturn on: November 09, 2022, 06:44:07 PM
Despite the crash in economy, shoppers still look forward to the Black Friday sales, It’s believed one is saving cost when shopping on Black Friday it’s a psychological thing because the prices aren’t actually discounted in all products, the prices are reduced by a little fraction yet shoppers wait patiently for months to buy on Black Friday. Another thing to note is Black Friday deals aren’t necessities or things that people really need, they are mostly gadgets and fashion items. For months before D-day a lot of shoppers already have a list of items they want to buy on Black Friday.
1462  Economy / Economics / Re: How much longer until paper money is no longer in circulation? on: November 09, 2022, 05:28:12 PM
I doubt paper money will ever stop to exist, CBDCs cannot replace fiat. Some countries have tried creating their own digital currency and yet haven’t not been able to convince their citizens to use the digital currency for transactions. The world is not ready to for such a huge transition. Naturally people feel more safe using traditional monetary systems, little wonder why when newbies are introduced to bitcoin they always go for centralized exchanges. It’s a reflex condition that comes from being used to regulated money system.
1463  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: November 08, 2022, 11:25:26 PM
There are rumours that Chelsea and Manchester city are interested in Rafael Leão from AC Milan, Chelsea will be a better option for Rafael, he will have a better playing opportunity than in Manchester city where Haaland has pegged his mark.

I don't think he'll do very well at Chelsea, we need a striker as determined as Didier Drogba was, since his departure, we have been unable to fill his shoe and just ended up signing underperforming strikers. The closest we got to replacing drogba was Diego Costa and during his time at Chelsea, he gave us the premier league and other trophy. Aubameyang would had succeed at Chelsea if not for his age, he has gone passed his prime which he wasted playing for Arsenal. Chelsea should go for Victor Osimhen.

If we can get him then upgrade our winger, Chelsea next season would be competing with the likes of Manchester city for the title. Osimhen loves competition and with Haaland in the spot light, he'll want to dethrone him to take that spot. This other strikers been link to Chelsea can't give Haaland some competition.
Aubameyang was not able to reach his full potential at Arsenal. I think he would have been a better player if he showed humility and stayed at Arsenal. He has passed his prime and have only little to give at Chelsea and I'm sure he regrets his actions when he was with Arsenal. Victor Osimhen will definitely be an upgrade to Aubameyang in the number 9 position and will offer much more than Aubameyang has to offer.
1464  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: November 08, 2022, 10:14:28 PM
I think the problems between Christiano Ronaldo and Erik Ten Hag have been resolved and they are in good terms to work together and function as a team. I would have listened to speculations of Ronaldo leaving Manchester United in the January window if the sentiments remained but since the issues seem to be resolved I think Ronaldo's departure looks unlikely to happen and he might be willing to stay back and help the team through the season. It was why he came to Manchester United in the first place
1465  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2022/23 on: November 08, 2022, 09:56:30 PM
Ancelloti needs a backup for Benzema. Anytime he's not in the game they struggle upfront. This was the situation last season when he got injured. They should have been proactive knowing that this same thing might occur again. Rodriygo couldn’t handle the forceful duels from the Vallecano players. Now this defeat means they trail Barcelona by two points at the top of the table.
Ancelloti has been asked if he will sign some players in the winter and his answer was no, that their squad has enough players, i do not know if this defeat and their recent bad form will make him and the owners change their mind and make signings in January, i also feel they should buy another striker and sell Eden Hazard, he is not useful to the team. Xavi and his players will be delighted with Rayo vallecano's win, it has taken them to the top of the table and a two point gap, it is still open but Barcelona need this after going through some hard time with their elimination from the champions league, this will increase their confidence in the La Liga.
I think Ancelloti is being too confident and relying too much on his current squad. In my opinion I will suggest to sign an additional one or two players to the team to boost the depth of the squad in case of injuries and match bans. We all know it is possible that two players from same position can be injured in a team so it wouldn't be a bad idea to have one or two more substitute players.
1466  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2022/2023 on: November 08, 2022, 09:22:22 PM
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Chelsea having one of their worst season this time around with sacking good coach like Thomas Tuchel, even though he was not doing well, he needed time to bounced back to Winning ways. Arsenal won them with ease because the blues never put up a fight at Stamford bridge. I think there's still time for Graham Potter to make things right with the team because they're conceding much goals. Last weekend was Brighton which they lost 4-1, now is arsenal which they also 1 nil. Fans are not longer cheering as they having doubts about the new boss.

I think, Chelsea president need to bring in a new talented coach that can handle Chelsea players very well in a way they will start performing well like Manchester city in this season. Chelsea has missed many opportunities in this season, because their formal coach was trying to move the team higher with some new strategies he brought to introduce to the team before he got a sacked letter from the Chelsea president that made Chelsea to lose potential coach in this season. I don't think, Chelsea new coach can help them to achieve this premier league title because there are many strong teams that are well position to win the title.
I still insist that sacking Thomas Tuchel was unfair, he was a good coach and he made quite a statement and achievement in the short time he stayed at the club as the manager, he should have been given more time to sort things out too bad the club were not satisfied with his performance after the glory season and were not patient enough to give him that chance. The game against Arsenal just exposed how much they need to improve and do better and step up their game and I assume they will take positive from the game and improve.
1467  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2022/2023 on: November 08, 2022, 09:05:56 PM
From the look of things, we can see that Arsenal are seriously fighting for the title this season. The manager said he wants to qualify for UCL by winning the next game and so on. They have a high value squad and with players who wants to fight to win. The only issue they may encounter is injury to the first team players. They don’t really have depth and to be a serious contender, you need to have depth to compete at all levels. Arteta has made them play a pattern of football that can win them a lot of games and guarantee continuity. 
Arsenal early season has shown its seriousness, although not least that Arsenal's early season pattern always plays optimally but when in the middle of the league it will decline. Well, the difference this season is that it doesn't happen to Arteta's current squad because their formation was formed with a fairly long period of preparation from 2 years ago.
Arsenal's seriousness is now unquestionable and has conquered several big clubs even though we are waiting for the most anticipated league match between Manchester City because it has been postponed since the death of the queen of England.

The proof must be completed where we can see Arsenal against Manchester City and this result can answer whether Arsenal can maintain the top of the table or not. Because so far only Manchester City is eligible to face Arsenal this season in the Premier League.
Arteta and Arsenal's progress as a team has always been questioned even from the beginning of the season, their are always doubts about the playing style, the available players, critics said Arsenal only played against lower teams but after the game against Chelsea this doubts have been limited and now everyone is beginning to take Arsenal serious. Hopefully the most anticipated match against Manchester City will make a statement about the season.
1468  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: November 08, 2022, 08:54:24 PM
Until week 13, Napoli were unstoppable and continued the positive trend by recording their 11th win this season while recording no defeat as well. AC Milan followed with 29 points, 6 points behind Napoli, in the 3rd and 4th positions occupied by Lazio and Atalanta who have the same collection of points. Napoli are very promising, no wonder the bookie puts them as the biggest favorites to win the Scudetto title this season. In Serie A and the Champions League they do the same thing with positive results in every game. Atalanta who came to reduce the difference in points failed to do that because it was Napoli who managed to sink them in this week's match. Their defense is good, as well as their attackers, Napoli have improved significantly.
Osimhen is Napoli top scorer and also the temporary top scorer by collecting 8 goals so far. Now his contribution in every match has made Napoli in the main rank of Serie A until week 13.  His duel with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was able to make Napoli front line quite productive this season and be able to make it difficult for the opponent's defense. but bad news came Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had to miss the next few days due to injury. Apart from that, Napoli do not have a big problem with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia absence because against Atalanta that position can be replaced by Elmas who also looked stunning in that match. I think Napoli deserve to be reckoned with as the strongest candidate to win the Scudetto this season.
Osimhen is making history with Napoli, he has been striving well since his arrival at the club and scoring lots of goals and keeping the team in top level for years now. He is also impressing and making a statement in the league this season with 8 goals to his name already in the Seria A League. Kvaratskhelia's injury doesn't seem to be a major problem for Napoli as they have a suitable replacement in place who is also good and can also make important contributions to the growth of the team.
1469  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2022/2023 on: November 07, 2022, 09:54:18 PM
The league is almost half way gone and so far many teams have struggled to get that balance and the exact kind of performances they expect to maintain. Newcastle have been shockingly brilliant in their past games. Arsenal and Manchester City have an outstanding performance in the league so far, I don't see Newcastle as title contenders this season so the battle is between Arsenal and Manchester City. Arsenal are showing resilience and  looking ambitious, I think it will be a tough one for City this season with Arsenal battling for the trophy.
1470  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread -- 2022/23 | Group Stage on: November 07, 2022, 07:22:22 PM
Liverpool are struggling at the moment, they have been lacking that consistency this season, winning one game and going on to lose in the next fixture. I just wonder how they will manage against Real Madrid in the next champions league fixture in the knockout round of 16 stage. Napoli also have shown inconsistency in their performances this season, a lot needs to be done to improve the team and style of play.
1471  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season on: November 07, 2022, 07:10:31 PM
Bayern's chances look fair. But what the fuck is this about Real Madrid again? Last season, Real Madrid was an underdog in every pair, but now, even against the crisis Liverpool, they are underdogs again. Am I wrong or does it smell like shit?

Last season did Real Madrid play like they were going anywhere, they got lucky multiple times then use their experience to their advantage at the finals. Real Madrid road to the finals was just dependent on comebacks and didn't dominate any game they played convincingly in the knockout stages. Liverpool on the other hand is a premier league team and they're always favorites to win games but get unlucky sometimes and that's what knock them out of the competition. Look at the current teams in the round of 16, I think only the England side has all teams still in the competition and that's to show how dominate the league has been in the competition.

In regards to the draw, I think Chelsea had a fair draw. Dortmund vs Chelsea is going to be a game many won't be able to predict who wins but as usual I'll always give my support to my team. Hopefully when the games kicks off, we'll have the likes of Kante and Reece James fits so we won't have any excuse and be able to play at our best and progress to the next stage.
Real Madrid were the best team last season, though they had some few bad games but the end result should matter most, the were able to find the balance and confidence to fight until the end and winning the league trophy, the champions league and the Super cup trophy, this is so much to say they were just lucky. I will say they were outstanding it is not easy to remain consistent and winning games especially when you have to compete against the best teams in Europe. English teams have been so impressive in recent years keeping the country and the league in the ranks. This season is another opportunity to compete and fight to bring the trophy to England and I'm hopeful Manchester City can make us proud.
1472  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2022/2023 on: November 07, 2022, 06:43:14 PM
The current form of this Newcastle side should be a troubling issue for Chelsea at the moment, this is a tough time for the team and the new manager especially after losing two games in a role in the league. I wouldn't want Chelsea to lose to Newcastle but you know it doesn't depend on what I want and wish, it will be an difficult game for Graham against Newcastle because Newcastle will come all out to get a win too.
1473  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season on: November 07, 2022, 06:34:22 PM
We have another tough challenge in the Champions League. Real Madrid is the defending champion and has won many UCL titles Head to head Liverpool have 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 wins for Real Madrid, so it's clear from a statistical point of view that we don't outperform them but believe Liverpool this season will be much better to face this tough challenge.

We don't expect anything bad even though the league is still not stable but after the transfer window has gone through hopefully the Liverpool management can make some changes in the planned signing of players, and for the two injured strikers Jota and Diaz they will return well after waking up from his absence.

It's still too far for us to do that.
Liverpool have had a long time to improve their performances. According to the plan, the round of 16 will be played in February, that means there are more than 2 months for them to take advantage of it. Moreover, the transfer window will also open soon, so they can buy a few more players to strengthen their current squad. There is no reason for Liverpool to prepare for the time well.
There will be a lot of big games that are worth waiting for besides Liverpool vs Real Madrid. Their umpteenth meeting in the Champions League will make the match present a hot tension. one of their players, Mohamed Salah has bad memories against Real Madrid when he had to suffer an injury in a game a few seasons ago. And now that they will meet again, this is very interesting.
Yeah the break should give teams and managers enough time to sit back, analyse and evaluate their team's performances so far and figure out solutions to improve and get back to good form and this includes Liverpool. Two months should be a good time to get the squad together, make recruitments in January and having players return from injuries also so it should be the perfect break for the season.
1474  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: November 06, 2022, 10:13:28 PM
It looks like Manchester United have started to be in search of a striker already now. Because I'm hearing about some names such as Dusan Vlahovic. As for him I don't have very positive thoughts about this transfer. Above all else Juventus wouldn't like to let him go this quick. There hasn't been even a year since he joined Juventus. He has a satisfying level of a performance now and he is one of the talented and young strikers. Manchester United had better look for other alternatives.

For example, Harry Kane would be a great choice. He is a solid striker and very experienced at the same time. However even if they convince Tottenham to let him go there would be Bayern Munich also on the line to sign him. In this case I don't know what Kane's choice would be.
I don’t think Dusan Vlahovic will be going to Manchester United anytime soon, Vlahovic still has a long term contract with Juventus as he is the main striker leading their attacking lines so this transfer speculation is not likely to be realistic in January because like you said Vlahovic is a key player for Juventus and they wouldn’t want to let him go. Harry Kane would also be a good alternative for United but they will face competition with Bayern Munich if Tottenham eventually decide to sell. In the end it would come to who comes with the best offers.
1475  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: November 06, 2022, 09:45:29 PM
Things are definitely heating up in EPL, clubs are desperate to be on top and do not mind changing managers in the middle of the season. There are rumors that Klopp’s reign at Liverpool may come to an end if they continue to perform badly but come to think of it Klopp is one of those coaches who have been outstanding in Europe, I would advice they retain Klopp, this things happen to every club, it is a phase and it will definitely pass, a little more patience and I believe things will get better.
1476  Other / Off-topic / Re: Do you consider appearance in business and employment? on: November 06, 2022, 09:33:39 PM
I have always heard this saying: You would be addressed the way you are dressed . This also connotes that you should address people the way they dress or appear. In my location you must wear a suit, a shirt tucked in good pants with a tie, or a well-tailored native attire, to prove that you are ready for business or employment. Wearing a jean, T-shirt or any casual wear is indecent in business and you would be treated like an unserious individual. But over the years I have learned that appearance can be deceptive, this has made me treat people or business prospects by their behavior, ability, and productivity and not by appearance. Some reasons for my decision are:
Everything you stated are a bunch of excuses imho, it just doesn’t make sense. We are humans, we can’t see the heart of a person we can only judge by what we see. And the first thing anyone sees is your physical appearance, it is your most powerful tool, your appearance creates the first impression a person has of you even before you speak. This gen z like to think of themselves as being “woke” and challenge the traditional way of doing this, I think it will be impossible to change the dress code of the business world. Appearance does matter. If you’re in the business world, you have to look smart always, it gives investors and colleagues the impression that you can be trusted and that you have a sense of self value. I can’t imagine going for a interview or walking into a room to pitch an idea to potential investors dressed in my pyjamas, none of them is going to trust a guy in PJs with their money. It’s that simple.
1477  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽UEFA Champions League Discussion Thread -- 2022/23 | Group Stage on: November 06, 2022, 09:00:16 PM
Some more statistics after the CL group stage: UEFA Club Ranking



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UEFA's club ranking for this season after the end of the group stage

Source: https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1588504424808267776


I somehow don't really agree with this EUFA in this ranking, Bayern Munich toping table while since after 2013 they haven't smell Champions League Trophy again, Though they're one of best clubs in the Champions League competition and have remaind consistent with their performance each season. Though I don't know the statics that EUFA used for this ranking,  but Bayern should have toped the list because they aren't the current champions, neither are they the previous or even the past 3 seasons.
I think the criteria for this ranking isn't just based on number of Champions league trophies won by the club but includes other major trophies and all round performances of the club. They are one of the best clubs in the world. When you want to make a list of the top clubs in the world Bayern Munich will be listed as one of the top teams so they certainly deserve this ranks.
1478  Economy / Gambling / Re: Livecasino.io - 🔥 up to 20% cashback🔥up to 20% rakeback 🚨 instant withdrawals on: November 06, 2022, 08:49:32 PM
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Is Metal slot a video slot?

I hadn't played slots in a while but since I won about 145 USD the other day from free spins on slots, I played Undead Fortune and Grand Heist this week. No luck on this one but I was very lucky the other day. I guess I'll try a few more slots.
I have been exploring the slot games on livecasino to see which will be favorite, so far Wanted Dead or Wild is my go-to slot. Undead Fortune is similar to Tiki Terror, I have played both slots and won a few bucks, but statistically I have had more luck playing Mental and Wanted Dead or Wild. I must say your 145usd win is very impressive, it seems Lady Luck is still smiling at you.
1479  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: November 06, 2022, 07:58:25 PM
Chelsea and Manchester United both are rumoured to be after the signing of Rafael Leao.

There are some rumours like they are both ready to pay around a 105 million-pound transfer fee to sign him. Chelsea have already been after him for a long time. They were after him in the previous transfer window but Milan weren't eager to discuss terms with them. As Manchester United would also make use of a talented attacker they have also joined the race seemingly. He has really impressive statistics so far. His contract ends in less than two years. So Milan should focus on extending his contract before next summer. Otherwise they might be really likely to lose him.
105 million pounds is a really huge amount for Rafael Leao. I know he is a good player and very talented but at his age and level in his career I think he is worth 60 to 80 million. Another issue is AC Milan will not be willing to let their star player leave in January so this will be a stumbling block in the deal. He still has a contract running till 2024 which will also be a problem for potential buyers Manchester United and Chelsea.
1480  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Friends and Family members want me to invest for them, help! on: November 06, 2022, 07:41:14 PM
Ofcourse it’s a terrible idea, they will hold you responsible if they lose a cent of their investment and it could cause bad blood. Family and friends are not a wise option to go into business with especially a volatile market like crypto that I suspect they do not fully understand. Unless you’re willing to take responsibility for the risks and pay them from your own pocket should things go sideways I suggest you refuse them now.
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