Really close game today between the Rabbitohs and the Panthers, I was following the score on NRL.com, 12 - 12 at half time and 22 - 22 with 78 minutes gone when Liam Martin very Irish name!
popped over for a try and that was it. I needed that win against the odds for my wallet! NRL Telstra Championship Australia
Big match in round 23 on tomorrow, Rabbitohs v Panthers and amazingly for the first time
I think this year Panthers are underdogs cats!
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This looks really really one-sided right now for Fritz. I am also quite surprised as I thought Fritz might be running into trouble defending Kyrgios' serves. I think Kyrgios' strength regarding the serves can also turn into his weakness. We have seen that against Djokovic in Wimbledon. When he hits his serves it is almost impossible to defend him. He collects countless aces or easy points that way. But if he doesn't hit the serves well, he sometimes seems a bit lost against players who are very strong at longer rallies. Still fun to watch him and I guess he will also play an interesting role at the US open.
That was a pretty quick 51 minutes. I cannot even tell if Kyrgios was tired or bored. In any case, it was a match without highlights. I had already thought that Fritz was the favourite. But I did not think it would be that easy for him. And that Nadal would lose. I did not think that either. Yea I watched parts of this throughout, at the end it looked like Nick had a few small issues with his foot and knee. Anyway he got heckled by the crowd. Was he saving himself from getting injured further and possibly missing the US Open? possibly. There is also a question over his fitness too. I didnt bet on this one although I was looking at a handicap on Fritz. How many bets detroy Casper Ruud? my god! losing against a top 250 player.
I follow the other match between Murray and Corrie, i really support Murray for his comeback, but Cameron was so much.
For Kirgios.... yes he his own enemy but this was a match he can lose against a good player.
He simply didn't play well enough but the opponent a university player(who hasn't turned pro yet) played consistently throughout the match while Ruud kept making errors. Simple as that. Just very poor from a world no.5. I did have a bet on this one, I like most others was expecting this to be a formality, crazy how he lost that. |
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I say we just get the ball rolling. As long as you have the next person to color we can do it. More interest and volunteers will pop up as the book gets colored. We post pictures of the colored book and the next page to be colored and people will join. I think its a great idea for a forum community book.
Yes, we just might end up doing that when we reach 11 individuals interested in participating, we are at 8 so far! since I am a duffer with colors and artistic stuff ... but I consider myself a discreet admirer/collector of artistic things   I want to be part of this project which I think is really interesting and a great way to increase the sense of community and participation among distant people not only geographically but also from a social / life experience point of view... I would like to nominate my favorite (Italian) crypto artist @ giammangiato/ ArtIkando ... please count him on this project... I would vouch for him. ....
or any more interested people?
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I dont have a problem with that, I would love to see one of the pages finished with BIC pen perhaps. I like ArtIkando's work, I have one of the printed notes. This is pretty cool - wish I had some skills in drawing - would love to include something - cad drawings allowed? LoL
Do you have a friend or relation who can do it for you? ........and you sign the page !! I like both ideas of coloring a page and sending the book around, and creating a new book with a page created by each maker who wants to contribute, I will gladly take part in both projects if it happens  I agree both ideas are good i came up with one of them 😁 but the alternative is good too!There are 24 pages in the book, 12 blank and 12 printed we could have 24 participants, 12 colourers and 12 designers but I dont like the idea of 2 designs facing each other with the media of one contaminating the other potentiallyMaybe we stick to the original plan and if it is successful run a second with a blank book altogether? |
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NRL Telstra Championship Australia
Big match in round 23 on tomorrow, Rabbitohs v Panthers and amazingly for the first time
I think this year Panthers are underdogs cats!
I have a 0.1mBTC bet on them @ 2.40.
I've gone with the Eels over the Bulldogs and
Storm over the Broncos for this round.
Rugby Union Rugby Championship
Australia v South Africa - will the Wallabies bounce back and redeem themselves against
the mighty Springbok's?
New Zealand v Argentina - Can the Pumas back up their massive win last week by beating
bottom of the table All Blacks?
I cant put any bets on yet on either Nitro or Rollbit, I can however pick an outright winner of
the tournament on Rollbit!
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Where is the engraving on this coin. It looks just like all the others to me.
Two things: 1. At this stage in the history of the thread and all the messing that has gone on - the engraving is not a stand out feature anymore, the coin has been hexed. The coin with the engraving has only a voyeuristic or curiosity value. 2. Because of the history behind this - Vigens even if they wanted to isnt going to sell this coin without escrow and without compromising on everything they have said previously in the thread thus far. So yea it would be nice to see the engraving on the edge of the coin, thats the only surface left |
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Thanks Mark!
Does anyone else have any thoughts on this, or any more interested people?
There will at least be 12 people including myself needed, and if its only another 11 others
there wont be any need to raffle spots for the "art team".
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Bitcoin has given me financial security. It helped me to look at online work as a new way to earn. I feel Bitcoin is one of the best things that ever happened to me.. thanks to Bitcoin and family of bitcoiners here.
Knowing Bitcoin is one of the best things that can happen to anyone and until one has financial security which is one of the things that Bitcoin gives, then the person is yet to understand Bitcoin. I am also an example of this and I see Bitcoin as not just a financial liberty but the best financial creator for anyone who understands and applies it's knowledge. Am new here but everything about my thinking changed since I was introduced to Bitcoin and this community, Bitcoin is the best thing I have encountered so far because it has changed my financial status. I agree as will many, it gives us autonomy over our wealth, I believe as people investigate Bitcoin a world of knowledge opens up to them about finances and the FIAT system. That is exactly what happened to me. When I first embraced Bitcoin it started my journey into learning about finances and more importantly opened my eyes as to the differences between FIAT and Bitcoin and how the middle man is surplus to requirements. There is so much to learn about FIAT, personal finances, payment processes, security etc, Without Bitcoin I doubt I would be any the wiser now. |
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Couple of interesting matches yesterday. Carreno Busta was playing Kecmanović and lost,
I'd say a lot of people lost on that one. In fairness I thought he would win that one too
after his tournament win in Montreal, but we have seen it before where a player fails to refocus
himself from the high of winning a tournament then being back in the rounds of another trying to
battle to get to the finals at least.
Also Kyrgios beat Fokina in 2 sets, I watched the start of the match and I have to say Nick
wasnt the most positive but he got the job done and faces Fritz next !
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" Inflation will remain below 20 per cent by year end" They make it sound so smug like it was some great achievement LOL. People in USA have it pretty good with 8-9% inflation. Those in other countries have it much worst at triple digits. However I think world wide inflation has peaked and will go down from here.
Unsurprisingly. The US federal reserve is a total shitshow, yet they're still doing a far better job than most. Yea they make it sound like its "not too bad" because it wont go over 20%. TBH I recon all inflation numbers are being reported lower than they actually are. There are a lot of products which have risen higher than 9% where I am from. Can we really believe that the numbers announced are the actual numbers? How can anyone be certain that the actual inflation isnt already 20% ? |
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Thats great, quicker than I expected TBH so there should be more landing very soon.
The cardboard mailers are made by myself. I try to have the cardboard "grain" at 90° to
each side so to try minimise bending. I find the commercial ones can bend easier.
I suggest or recommend a good quality colouring pencil, personally I use the Faber Castell
products, particularly the Albrecht Drurer and Polychromos, anything with a fine
point is good though. Avoid felt tip markets they bleed a lot!
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A classic game today between wawrinka and murray, even if both players are not what they used to be especially wawrinka they managed to put quite the show, it was a really competitive match that ended with a 2 1 win for murray but it wasn't easy at all, even the odds were really close and am sure gamblers managed to win some money.
I was surprised to see Murray's odds to win @1.5, I thought it was going to be lower considering the fact the Wawrinka been out of competitions in the last few years and Murray on the other hand played well on some grand slams and big tournaments, Wawrinka did put up a good fight though with Murray, but sadly Stan is not the man anymore 😔 I had two bets on yesterday, Murray to beat Wawrinka and Norrie to beat Rune. I watched most of Murrays win, it was a great match, the skills on display by both were amazing, Wawrinka's single handed backhand is still amazing and Murrays running shots and volleys are too along with his serve which in the end got him the win IMO. |
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For this weeks round I have only 3 wagers:
Panthers to beat Storm
Cowboys to beat the Roosters
Sharks to beat Wests Tigers
Updating my bets from last weekends round 22 from the NRL and it really wasnt supposed to turn out the way it did with the top two losing but still retaining their positions. The Roosters needed that win over the Cowboys to stay in the top 8. Interestingly Rabbitohs play Panthers, will the Panthers be able to at least score this coming round? Rabbitohs held the Eels scoreless last weekend. |
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As a very frugal person, here are my tips. - 1. Decide on how much you are willing to save and then automatically deduct that from your pay, or at least immediately move it to your savings. If you never see the money, you will never feel like you have to spend it.
- 2. If you don't have enough left over to pay bills, then you are living above your means, and you must cut back. That includes where you live and what you drive.
- 3. Pay off your credit cards every month. If you can't pay off your credits cards every month, then you are spending more than you make.
- 4. There are many people that get by with less money than you. If they can do it, so can you.
- 5. Stop showing off. Nobody is actually impressed or intimidated by your expensive shit.
I started at a low-paying job and saved about 10%. As my pay increased, so did my percentage. Now I am saving 30% of my pay. I don't miss it because I live like my pay is 30% less than it actually is. The fifth point is especially important, many people I know fall into the trap of comparing themselves to their neighbors and often buy stuff they do not need or want just because their neighbors did it, also people need to stop buying brand stuff, luxury cars and all kind of unnecessary stuff, a regular car fulfills 99% of the needs you may have for a fraction of the cost, and the same is true for the majority of luxury goods we can find when compared to their regular counterparts. Yes, so many people fall for this, we call it "Keeping up with the Jones' " so many people feel the need to match their neighbours.
On personal finances, there are really great ideas and tips on this thread but what strikes me and this is probably applies to a lot of people, I was never taught any of this in school? these are important lessons and some I sadly learned after working 20 years and just after getting into BTC. I spend the previous 20 years SPENDING instead of SAVING. |
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Now we all can move to Cincinnati where too many exciting matches going to play after few hours I am waiting for match between Wawrinka vs Murray Two veteran players are going to face each other.
Yes, the two "recoverers" in action against each other. I have a bet on for Andy to win. It seems to me that Andy is far more advanced in his recovery and he might be at his maximum now but Stan still has a bit to go. It should be an interesting match though. It looks like everyone is here for the tournament and Kyrgios is set to play Davidovich Fokina in the round od 64 matches but no date, I would actually expect him to win that if his head is right! |
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Small update on postage, going forward from 1st of September I will only be covering
$2 of the postage costs.
I am expecting the first deliveries to be made this week, I would say towards the end and
the EU deliveries to be made first.
It would be great if everyone could let me know either by PM or here in the thread when
they receive their packages.
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Yes I was thinking the same. This is his first win this year and is not someone I think of
as being a finalist in any of the tournaments but Hurkacz is in my mind a finals candidate.
I didnt bet on this one, really didnt know how it would end.
In the womens tournament in Toronto Halep won the final there beating Haddad Maia over
3 sets. I watched most of the match and it looks like Halep "is back".
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I no longer check the price of Bitcoin every day. Setting long and short trading positions
will definitely leave the OP feeling very anxious. Its risky business, a far more stress free
play is to just Buy the Dips and DCA.
The majority of us as commented above are not tied into what the market is doing, it matters
only to the traders and speculators and can create a lot of stress.
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Nice collection of bits and bobs doblezero! I will take 2 slots please:
9. aoluain
f. aoluain
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Really good to see that you are accepting btc as payment for your store and above that also training staff how to use the wallets and make transactions.Want to ask are there are any stores or shop in your locality doing the same like accepting btc or you are the one? I don't see many accepting it unless you are big store but small merchants also accepting it will surely boost the adoption and awareness about bitcoin globally.Hope you have more customers with you paying in bitcoin.
Yes indeed that sounds great, the OP said themselves that they wanted an edge over the competitors and Bitcoin is that edge. and what is interesting is that they also mentioned that there was "increasing number of crypto-paying customers" This also means that the competitors and other business will consider offering Bitcoin payments and so the usage and awareness increases. Its entrepreneurs like the OP who can aid in the adoption and awareness of Bitcoin, Brave moves and big steps, Well done. |
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After losing Wimbledon final against Djokovic as he was playing most of the people's he is going to be in prime form and surely will give good encouragement to his fans but sadly in this match he was doing good in first two sets but suddenly lost his touch and lost third set by score of 6 - 1 which was a big shock for me as well because as he was playing in last few matches I also place a big bet on him as I was feeling free money but this all gone very quickly.
Now, in upcoming matches we have to check him again how is he doing and can he handle this all positively or no because he is a good player but still need some more changes which can bring back him into good position beating Medvedev is surely a good achievement for him but now losing against Hurkarz is also a fact.
Kyrgios is always a lot more motivated to play against top players such as Medvedev (you also saw the same on Wimbledon, where he sometimes struggled against low ranked players and than played brilliantly against higher ranked players). Didn't expect Kyrgrios to loose against Hurkacz but there is no such thing as free money. I dont know if you watched Kyrgios in last few matches he looked really tired and before in this thread i even said that he might get defeated early in the tournament due to him not being so fit. He played too many matches and needs to rest before the US Open I've already said before here that I won't expect Kyrgios to keep playing with the same level in the upcoming tournaments, he gets frustrated easily and he's a moody guy, he can play a match a certain way and show a different face in the next, I don't advise anyone to bet in his favor, only occasionally. Early this year I was dead set against betting on Kyrgios but since Wimbledon I thought he had a slightly different outlook and I backed hima few times which worked out mostlyand I mad some Satoshi's with him. I will be wary again on the next tournament though. Hurkacz have moved to the finals defeating Ruud in an interesting match where he lost the first set and won the 2nd and 3rd sets. The first set was quite fighting whereas the remaining sets went as an one sided game. Today he's playing on the doubles semifinal along with Zieliński against Evans and Peers.
Well done to him! I wanted to bet on that match but really didnt know what way to go, TBH I was kind of edging towards Ruud, he has shown better performances this year compared to Hurkacz IMO. |
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