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3701  Economy / Speculation / Re: Continue to Hold your bitcoin on: June 06, 2020, 04:49:53 PM
Regarding the bitcoins that are being held by miners, a huge reason may be behind it.
One of them could be waiting for the right time to sell it.
They won't be receiving the same because of the halving so better keep them for now.
But, there will come a time all of those will be sold.

The same goes for the individuals who are keeping it.
Both could be waiting for something and that is a good sign.  Grin
3702  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Las Vegas Casinos are open - end of the Pandemic era. on: June 06, 2020, 03:09:01 PM
If you try to tell them what is right, they will just say it is their freedom to do so.  Grin

Let them die but don't let them out that casino.
I am a gambler but because of the pandemic, I have to find new ways to do it.
My life is still important than my hobby and there are so many options now.
Why force it to be in a casino if all of their games can be done online.
Yeah, the excitement might not be the same. But, is the excitement of knowing you will probably die out there more satisfying?  Grin

This is so wrong.
3703  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 06, 2020, 12:03:37 PM

Situation is more complicated on the West, where 5 teams will fight for the playoff spots: Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns.
Hard to give any prognosis in West, but I doubt that Suns and Spurs will have a good chance, when you combine their current score and tough schedules. If I have to bet on osomeone, it would be Grizzlies, followed by Blazers. But who knows, maybe Zion goes crazy and carries Pelicans to that 8th spot.

Grizzlies vs  Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Thunder, Bucks, Pelicans, Pelicans, Celtics
Blazers vs  Grizzlies, Rockets, Mavericks, 76ers, Celtics, Nets, Lakers, Heat or Magic
Pelicans vs  Kings, Jazz, Clippers, Spurs, Grizzlies, Kings, Grizzlies, Magic
Kings vs Pelicans, Nets, Mavericks, Rockets, Magic, Pelicans, Pacers, Spurs
Spurs vs Nuggets, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Jazz, Jazz, Nuggets, Kings, 76ers
Suns vs Mavericks, Pacers, Clippers, Mavericks, 76ers, Wizards, Heat, Thunder

What do you guys think, who will secure those playoff spots?

I am all looking at the West only.
Yeah, that is because of the complicated standing which is just near each other.

Look at the Pelicans schedule. It looks easy. They might really have a chance here for the 8th spot.
Zion will need to put his best game from the start if they really want that seat taken from Grizzlies.


Not sure what's wrong with 22 teams though, that they have to against with it, the league didn't choose random numbers either Undecided.
Less competition means less work to do.  Grin
Edit: Oh! we got the same idea as mirakal above me.  Grin
3704  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why I like to learn and use bitcoin on: June 06, 2020, 05:40:58 AM
Actually, I think this is the best time to spread the gospel.

Community quarantine is still happening in different parts of the world.
They cannot make their transactions outside and they will rely on the internet.
It would be best to first target the services.
Once they have the option to pay in bitcoin then maybe, even just for a little chance the people will use that option.

But think about it, if there is no option to pay thru bitcoin then what use can it be?
You say just an investment. But it was not made for that.
If they lose money they will just withdraw it which makes it look like a bank. Why not just pick bank instead? It will be easier.

You have to give them a better reason for bitcoin to be kept.
3705  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 06, 2020, 04:28:56 AM
For fairness. Example: Pelicans take the 8th seed and Grizzlies suddenly went on 9th. They will have the opportunity to play against the 8th spot as long as there are only 4 wins differential.

Am I right?

Yes. The 9th seed would have a chance for 8th spot or last playoffs spot if they are just behind 4 games win on the 8th spot.

That would be decided in a twice-to-beat advantage of the 8th spot and win-or-go-home for the 9th spot.

Here, teams at the bottom should just need to target at least 8th spot or 9th spot in the standings so somehow be alive in playoffs position.

I like to see that in-play tournament and honestly, looking how closed the battle of the bottom on the West, it's likely to happen compared to East.

This is why I keep on using the Western Conference as an example.
The number of wins is just near each team. 8-11th rank
Does it mean it is like almost a playoffs at the bottom?

It sounds exhausting and they should provide time for rest before they start the playoffs again.
Now, they will learn something from this. Aim for the top to avoid unnecessary games that will fatigue the team.  Grin
3706  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 05, 2020, 03:21:01 PM
My apologies in advance, if I get the wrong idea  Grin.
It's okay, I think my brain is not functioning well or I am too fixed with the traditional format.
I think I already understand it thanks to you.

So this might be the easiest explanation. I think so.  Grin

It will be the same as the season.
They just cut the teams by 22, releasing 4 at each conference.
Every team will play until the end of the 8 games.

For fairness. Example: Pelicans take the 8th seed and Grizzlies suddenly went on 9th. They will have the opportunity to play against the 8th spot as long as there are only 4 wins differential.

Am I right?
3707  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: ‘Bitcoin and Black America’ Author: Protest by Buying BTC on: June 05, 2020, 02:12:58 PM
Why the sudden connection of bitcoin and racism?
I don't understand.
Is it like a rebellion to their government since they are against bitcoin?

The author seems to be overreacting.
I think he is just using this bad event for his own profit. It's not cool.

3708  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 05, 2020, 12:37:55 PM

It is basically the ending of regular season that is shortened into 8 regular season games given to those 22 teams. Whoever gets into 1st-8th seed will be able to head to playoffs. However, and base from what I understand. There will be a play-in tournament between the 8th and 9th seed in each conferences only if the 9th seed team is 4 games short to get into the standing otherwise 8th seed team have their spot secured.

The play-in tournament between the 8th and 9th seed; the team who get the spot for "8th seed has to beat the team in 9th seed only once while the 9th seed has to beat the 8th seed twice" (as mentioned) to take their playoff spot. Still 8th seed isn't totally screwed over here, it is just that the league have given more chance for the potential team to clinch in.

Hence, if 8th seed team loses twice to the 9th seed team in that play-in tournament then the 9th seed team would take their spot and would be able head to playoffs.

Do I make any sense?
Correct me if I get it wrong. I am a bit confused as well.

Something is really wrong.
I don't know if that is how it's going to be.
3 down, 9th 10th and 11th seed will be in a tournament first?

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2020_standings.html
Blazers, Pelicans, and Kings are already 4 games away from Grizzlies.
Does that mean each will all be playing against Grizzlies?
Ain't this a little unfair, it will be exhausting. Then afterward, they will be heading for the playoffs.

Please do correct me too if I am wrong.  Cheesy
3709  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Best altcoin ??? on: June 05, 2020, 10:49:48 AM
You know it's not easy to predict crypto currencies.
Mostly it end up being wrong.
Even with bitcoin down or up they are not moving at all.

Undervalued as you call it. There is always a chance it could way down even if it looks cheap.
Just stay with the trusted coins for now. i.e. Ethereum, Litecoin
3710  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 05, 2020, 06:10:17 AM
Though this is really a good thing for I have think that NBA might not yet comeback this year or may have on December 2020.

They can't afford that, their will be a lot of people working under the organization that will struggle because of no income, and this would not gonna help the economy of the US which has been struggling now due to the big number of cases on covid-19.

I believe they will really push NBA to resume, but of course with proper measures since they will not get the approval if they have no safety measures in place just to ensure no transmission of covid-19 is going to happen again.

First, the number of infected Covid-19 patients should go down substantially.
I am still having a hard time to understand the plan. Perhaps it will be easier while the game on and being explained by the commentator.
Let's look at the NBA source.

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The NBA is coming back after a vote by its board of governors Thursday approved commissioner Adam Silver's plans to send 22 teams to Disney World for the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. As a reminder, the season will be finished under the following terms:

  • All games will be played at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando.
  • The 22 teams that make the trip to Disney will play eight regular-season games each.
  • If the No. 9 seed in either conference is within four games of the No. 8 seed in that conference, they will be pushed into a play-in tournament. The No. 8 seed only needs to beat the No. 9 seed once, whereas the No. 9 seed must win twice.
  • The first games will be played on July 31. Game 7 of the NBA Finals, if necessary, will be played on Oct. 12. Training camps for the 2020-21 season are expected to begin on Nov. 10, while the start of that season is projected for Dec. 1, though those dates are fluid.

What happens to the 8th seed if they lose twice?
A schedule will help a lot in this situation.


3711  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Earn and save in Satoshi on: June 04, 2020, 03:57:31 PM
I save it for a different reason.
Because I love it.
I think when you are older in this kind of industry you change your perspective in time.

Before it was just selling at some point.
Then you learn more and get hooked. A time will come when you think about why you are selling it and not just use it someday.
It's savings, that is true. But, it is because of an opportunity to use it directly as a means of buying things.
3712  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 04, 2020, 02:32:27 PM
Look at our big guy with big words.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-aron-baynes-pens-lengthy-letter-pledging-pursuit-equality/

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“They say ignorance is bliss. I say bulls**t. Ignorance is an excuse and a crutch my friends, and it is what will drag this world under if we’re not careful,” wrote Aron Baynes. “Trust me, I know what I’m talking about.

“I grew up ignorant. I grew up uneducated. I grew up as part of the problem – part of the white majority in a small Australian town,” Aron Baynes admitted.

“Don’t mistake me. I didn’t dislike any certain individual because of their race or culture. But I didn’t support them either, which was just as bad. I was a silent bystander. I did not have the knowledge or the will to stand up for those who were oppressed or marginalized.”

I agree with all he said.
He had his reasons too.

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The Aussie big man is married to Rachel Adekponya, a black woman with whom he has had children. Despite growing up as a white kid in Queensland, Australia, racial implications now play a part in Baynes’ everyday life — not only being married to a black woman, but also having children who could face racism and discrimination at any point.

Racism should really stop all over the world.
I mean, look at NBA. We have great entertainers now at any race. Black, European and a lot more.
It's not about the color or race. It's about being human.

I hear you mate  Grin
  Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
3713  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: GAMBLING SITE INVESTMENT on: June 04, 2020, 12:30:09 PM
I am not there yet but I know I will.  Wink
Just started recently. The money these days is difficult to find.



Trusted this gambling site for like 2-3 years by now.
I got really happy when they announced the opening of investment once again.
3714  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 04, 2020, 07:45:50 AM
While, others enjoyed the break and gained fat that could potentially hinder their athleticism.

Just out of curiosity who are these players that gained weight during the pandemic? Do we have a list?

Those players really miss being out of the practice to the point that they truly embrace the feeling of being on their beloved home for a long period. Smiley

I hope not a star player is involved lol.

I don't have reliable source for now, but their were rumors that I stumbled upon while scanning my homepage news about Luka Doncic getting "puffy". But then again, these are just rumors.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/clutchpoints.com/mavs-news-no-luka-doncic-hasnt-gotten-puffy-europe-during-hiatus/amp/

For sure, we might be seeing some NBA players that gets fat/weight once the league resumes.
But, we might see less with the superstars I guess.
Hope not.

We might say it is reasonable because of the quarantine.
But since they are in contracts, they will need to keep that body of them to stay fit.
If not, they might lose the credibility to be paid more or the same when their contract expires.
Discipline is needed.

But who am I to say it. Damn! I am getting fat too.  Grin
Thank God my contract doesn't need to be fit.
3715  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Speculation (Altcoins) / Re: 2020 rising altcoin on: June 04, 2020, 05:37:28 AM
Ethereum! Correct!

Don't forget the staking process that is near.
I am not saying it will accurately increase the value of it. But it is a possibility.
There is still hope the ATH could be achieved again.

Vitalik might have said that it won't be reached again but he is still not giving up and offered something new.
I hope it works.
3716  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 04, 2020, 04:59:09 AM
We can't question Lebron, we know he maintain his body pretty well so at his age, he still look like he is on his prime, in fact he is smarter during the early days, his points is not that high but he is balancing it with other factors like the assists section, he is one of the leaders. In every debate, we can always use  his stats as the basis, so let's check his record.


Oooh, yes Sir.
He got wiser.
Preserving his energy in case there is a need to score wildly.
It does happen when you are on the road to becoming a veteran.  Grin

It suits him though. His stats are still in a good position for a high salary while others at his same age are already having problems signing up to different teams.


IMHO, it is good. Though significant amount of weight helps him to force his way in to the basket but we couldn't deny as well that there were some slim players who can do what he does like Manu. And I think, his new shape might boost his agility, and balance.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/heavy.com/sports/2020/05/houston-rockets-james-harden-weight-loss-training-look-see/amp/
That's new! Thanks!
3717  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 03, 2020, 04:47:59 PM
I mean he's always played the whole regular season and playoffs for the past 17 seasons. That's a lot of wear and tear on his body. This break means he's gets a rest he doesn't usually enjoy and comes a really good time for him. He will be freshly energized for the playoffs.

Oh you mean, he could be pumped-up by now?
Yeah, that is possible.
Or, he could also be out of his game because they cannot do much practice during the lockdown.
Most of them are, all they can do is a home workout.

We might witness plays that will not be successful since they will be practicing it in a short amount of time.
3718  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Recent update about bitcoin on: June 03, 2020, 03:13:00 PM
Welcome back.

You know you can still have your smartphone while quarantined.
Why not bring it? I bet the hospital has free internet to avoid boredom from their patients.

Did the halving trigger your come back?
But so far, there is not much movement with the price of bitcoin.
3719  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 NBA Season on: June 03, 2020, 02:15:19 PM
Am I the only one thinking LeBron's gonna come out firing when play resumes? He hasn't really had a considerable break in 17 years, the breaks probably done him the world of good.

What do you mean by that?
I am sorry, I am kind of having a hard time to understand your statement.


George Floyd's death is getting a lot of support from our NBA players and different known athletes.
https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/patrick-mahomes-tiger-woods-michael-jordan-join-athletes-to-speak-out-after-george-floyds-death/
https://www.nba.com/article/2020/05/31/nba-teams-respond-tragic-death-george-floyd
https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-stephen-jackson-makes-big-promise-to-george-floyds-daughter/

Stephen Jackson is one of his friends.

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“There’s a lot of stuff you said that he’s gonna miss — that I’m gonna be there for. I’m gonna walk her down the aisle. I’m gonna be there for her. I’m gonna be here to wipe your tears. I’m gonna be here for you and Gigi. Floyd might not be here, but I’m here for her, I’m here to get justice, and we’re gonna get justice for my brother.”
3720  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Devs please have some respect on: June 03, 2020, 11:10:51 AM
Isn't that a good thing too?
If they are blaming bounty hunters then, they just don't really understand how the market works.

It's a signal that should get away from that kind of project.
It won't do you any good at all.
You can save yourself a dollar for not buying their token.
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