I checked on several browsers, and nothing like what you write happens. Most likely, you have a problem. These are just symbols. If the moderator will be distracted by the complaint of each participant from the fact that they are not satisfied with the symbols, and at the same time they are different, I do not think that this will be useful. As an example, write to the creator of the branch and explain that this is very annoying for you, and ask to change the symbol.  I looked at a few browsers and was able to see it when using Microsoft Edge. It is pretty annoying on that browser, I will admit. I've never seen anything like this before on the forum, but I'm typically using Safari or Firefox. I don't think the OP has a problem (other than using Microsoft Edge for a browser) and it seems like this is normal. Can anyone else confirm they see this using Microsoft Edge? I'd hate to think that I also have a problem. |
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Against the USD, which is DOWN, putting up record inflation numbers..
Wow the world is going crazy..
That isn't true. Over the last year the US Dollar Index has risen from 91 to 109. While this does indicate the world has gone crazy, it certainly shows that people are fleeing to what they believe is the world's strongest currency, the US Dollar. It is still the global reserve currency and as we enter a recessionary rate raising environment it is clear that is where the money is flowing. How this is possible with all the printing we just did... Well, that's why we're all here. Bitcoin and alternative payment assets are ripe for their day in the sun. https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/dxy |
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Thoughts?
I think your feelings are normal in a bear market. Especially as we get close to the lows. I think you should take this time to rethink why you got involved with Bitcoin and what your expectations are going forward. Taking a realistic approach and buying over time with amounts you are comfortable with will make you proud of your stash instead of fearful of what will happen. You don't need to take an all or nothing approach. Do what you think is best, but put a lot of thought into what you do. |
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This thread title reminds me of a clip from the show Seinfeld... They fooled ME Jerry... or was it, They FOOLED me Jerry? In any event, whatever fooling satoshi did, I'm glad I was a victim of it. You can say what you want about how Bitcoin has progressed since it's inception or satoshi's departure, but you can't deny that the public blockchain and mining incentive/security innovation was a great step forward and truly a needed creation. That genius has carried Bitcoin to where it is today, much more than any software development or advertising campaign. Great ideas are hard to bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpVOhPps6x4 |
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Back in 2011, I was spending quite a bit of time daily learning about Bitcoin while at work. I would tell everyone to buy some Bitcoin. Anytime I interacted with an IT person I'd ask them if they bought Bitcoin. It was always the same dismissive attitude like I was trying to push them into a scam. I wonder if any of them talk about that guy from work who wouldn't stop screaming for them to buy Bitcoin at $2. Needless to say, by the time Bitcoin hit the hundreds of dollars per coin I was on my way out the door and I don't think I ever got anyone to buy any BTC. Hopefully the seeds I planted were able to help someone down the line.
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While the title of this thread may be a bit out of line, it seems that every day something new happens where Joe Biden shows he is not capable of performing his duties as President of the United States. Foreign leaders are having to walk him around to his spots and his handlers are constantly telling him where he is and what he's doing there. It's not right for so many reasons. I hope that his family talks him out of running in the next election. I don't even want to see this man in a debate again. It's worse than a trainwreck. I hope he gets the help he needs and is able to enjoy retirement at some point while he still remembers his name.
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I think Jake has no choice but to try and bait Tyson into a fight by the end of the year to keep his name in the news.
I've heard that Jake was aiming to get into UFC and get some big fights, perhaps a title fight already (lol). But Dana White told him to wait, join qualifying (the ultimate fighter show maybe or Dana White contender show), train and wait when he be called. Also heard that Jake is waiting for big UFC stars contracts to end, then he will be able to call them for a fight. But I agree that Pauls exhibition boxing fights hype is dying. MMA is a whole different sport to boxing. MMA fighters can compete in boxing but it's very rare you'd get the opposite with boxers going to MMA unless they've already got some wrestling experience or something. Jake will almost certainly fight some UFC fighters once their contracts are up but not in MMA. Boxing is where the money is now and Dana is going to lose big names like Ngannou if he either doesn't start paying them more or lets them box as well. Nate Diaz has been publicly calling for Dana to let him go so he can fight Jake so I can see that happening and Jake seems to want it too. That wouldn't be a bad fight and would be a big challenge for Jake as Nate can punch and also take a beating. Connor has 2 or 3 fights left with the UFC and if the money is there to fight Jake then I can very much see that happening in the future just as long as Jake can keep bringing in the numbers. As long as he keeps winning he's going to gain more and more fans and get a hell of a lot more eyeballs on him so it's not out of the possibility. McGregor is at risk of becoming washed up as well so he might not have much choice if he doesn't turn things around in the UFC. I saw #FreeNateDiaz trending on twitter the other night. It does seem like a pretty messed up situation for him. Dana won't get him a fight and also won't let him get his own fight outside of the UFC. I understand that Dana is a businessman, but I think it's gotten to the point where instead of growing the UFC company with his business skills, he's allowing other sports like boxing to begin getting back their market share. Surely the UFC is making enough money to where they could double fighter pay without hurting the bottom line. In this case, all he needs to do is let Nate walk away from his contract. Seems like the right thing to do, but I'm sure Dana wants a cut to make it happen. |
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Russell Westbrook just fired his longtime agent who wanted him to stay in LA and finish his contract. This is leading to speculation that Westbrook might be open to a buyout and a new contract, which would obviously mean his agent taking less money. I’m sure Westbrook feels like his situation in LA is toxic and he’s willing to do whatever to get away, including giving up money. I guess him and his agent couldn’t agree on that strategy. His agent released a good statement about it. Worth reading…
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Russia already won the war. The only reason Putin is still sticking around is to help people believe it.  I don’t know if I’d say Russia has already won the war, but they did accomplish their goals. However, with the dollar’s recent strength you can see that the West is fighting back. Currently though, Russia is bringing in a whole lot of revenue while seeding doubt in the US Dollar’s ability to maintain it’s global reserve currency status going forward. |
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It is indeed good for the Phoenix Suns because they have managed to match the offer with the Pacers, now Ayton are staying but they could've saved more money if they offer Ayton much earlier but what's done is done and the thing is that they are able to keep Deandre Ayton for that. There might be a rumor about that but the Heat has nothing to offer to the Nets in exchange for Durant. Nets Prefer To Keep Kevin Durant Due To Below Expectation Trade OffersOn the one hand, it's good that the Suns decided to sign a contract with Ayton. On the other hand, it looks like we won't see Durant in the Suns uniform since the Suns now simply don't have the assets to compete with other teams for a Durant trade. By the way, there have also been rumors that the Knicks, Heat, and Nets want Mitchell. What do you think about that? Is a multilateral deal involving Mitchell and Durant possible? I don’t think so. I would assume any interest the Nets have in Mitchell would be for a Kyrie trade. I think Durant is going to end up in a Nets uniform to start the year. Kyrie will probably move to Los Angeles and it will be KD and Ben Simmons for a while. Maybe once the season gets going a contender will want to make a move for KD with some big pieces. KD seemed to have his heart set on Phoenix, so who knows what happens now. |
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The Suns have reportedly matched the Indiana Pacers offer sheet to DeAndre Ayton. That means Ayton is now officially a Phoenix Suns player. I think this is Phoenix going all in on a potential Durant trade. I know they don’t want Ayton in the roster so it seems clear they just put up 9 figures for a trade piece. That gives them more time to figure out a deal. The saga continues…
As I understand it, there is a no trade clause in his contract. They cannot use him now as a potential trade piece. This means that the Durant trade is dead. Correct me if I am wrong. That is interesting. I wonder why they added that in there. Seems like they shot themselves in the foot a little bit. January 15th is still early enough to get him traded next season, but it's interesting that he would have to approve any trade for a year. Basically gives him all the power to decide where he wants to go. Seems like that should have been the only trade restriction in place so that they could have still used him in a Durant trade. Very strange to me that they would agree to force Ayton to start next season with the team. Seems like that isn't what anybody wanted, so I'd love to hear the justification for why it happened that way. |
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The Suns have reportedly matched the Indiana Pacers offer sheet to DeAndre Ayton. That means Ayton is now officially a Phoenix Suns player. I think this is Phoenix going all in on a potential Durant trade. I know they don’t want Ayton in the roster so it seems clear they just put up 9 figures for a trade piece. That gives them more time to figure out a deal. The saga continues…
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I would be very curious what an alien would have to say if you tried to pay him in Bitcoin. Imagine trying to explain they need to backup their private keys and how to connect to the network to send their funds. They would probably think you were insane. Perhaps a better gift to give the first alien would be some type of intricately crafted piece of golden jewelry or maybe a fine watch with a lot of moving parts. Bitcoin may better be served as remittances for large companies.
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Ya, this is bad news for Phoenix. I think it basically gives them 2 days to get Durant or else they have nothing to offer. Ayton was one of the main factors in the run to the Finals for them and they might end up losing him for nothing. This is going to set them back quite a bit. They are terrible at managing their picks. Just a reminder that they could have had DeAaron Fox & Luka Doncic and instead those two picks wound them up with nothing (or maybe Durant, we’ll see.) Yeah, it puts Phoenix Suns in tough spot, but I really can't blame De Andre Ayton, he was becoming no so significant to the team as he once was and during the playoffs it was pretty evident that sometimes for things to workout well for the Suns he needed to be on the bench, no player would of Ayton's caliber would like that. I however don't see Durant as step up for them either, I mean no disrespect to his abilities or work ethics but we all also know he influential he can be within that squad and that could have quite an effect on the chemistry they've built over the past 2-3 years. Have to disagree. Durant with cp3 finding him in his spots. Could be the best year Durant ever had on a team. Durant can create his own but with a maestro giving him extra looks in the right spot, I need to see them paired. Durant is a huge step up. Imagine the room book will get with Durant out there too. Could be video gamish. Durant is definitely a step up and they would immediatley become the favorites if they got him for Ayton and some picks or role players. I think going forward though this would hurt their chances as keeping a young core together and they'd see an exodus of talent for better pay in the years to come. With Durant you're going all in on winning a championship now while CP3 can still play at a high level. You know if they don't win immediately Durant will be looking for his next stop. |
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Ya, this is bad news for Phoenix. I think it basically gives them 2 days to get Durant or else they have nothing to offer. Ayton was one of the main factors in the run to the Finals for them and they might end up losing him for nothing. This is going to set them back quite a bit. They are terrible at managing their picks. Just a reminder that they could have had DeAaron Fox & Luka Doncic and instead those two picks wound them up with nothing (or maybe Durant, we’ll see.) |
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Of course the problem is that, if you are willing to get westbrook, then you should be hoping to get something else. The biggest trouble with the Irving deal is that if you give Westbrook, and even if you give some picks which Lakers barely have any, you are sending him to Durant, which we all know they both dislike each other and that would be a problem.
Maybe that is why Nets are trying to move Durant first before they take care of Irving. But if they move Durant and then get Westbrook, then they are left with Simmons and Westbrook which we know both of them don't shoot well. It will be a disaster. That is why I do not see Westbrook-Irving trade scenario to happen. That is what the Nets is trying to do but the Lakers are more interested to get Kyrie Irving rather than Kevin Durant because the latter's trade is much more complicated as it means that the Lakers need to free 2 or 3 players for Durant; whereas if the Lakers get Irving in exchange for Westbrook. It's too unfortunate for the Nets because they had to come up with this situation because their 2 all-star player wanted to move out after the Nets had done for this two. Back to the Lakers, I believe LBJ is pressuring the management to get Irving though than Durant because the King was vocal that he's still upset with Westbrook. Read for more: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-07-11/what-rival-scouts-executives-think-about-lakers-rosterObviously the first thing the Lakers need to do is rid themselves of Russell Westbrook's contract. That has to be the #1 thing. It's probably difficult for them to work with the Nets because the Nets don't want Westbrook and Durant on the same roster. Imagine all the talk on sports broadcasts... I don't believe they want that distraction, so they're trying to do a Durant deal first. They're willing to give Kyrie away to get rid of his attitude, so obviously they need to focus on Durant first. That's the trade piece they want to maximize. I think doing a Westbrook deal first takes a little of their leverage away from Durant talks, as the league knows the Nets won't want those two playing together. They already rid of their coach, Vogel so that is a good move already. And obviously, Westbrook is not a fit for them, so that too will be the best move for their franchise and we can say that it was a wrong trade for them witt Washington. The Warriors has raised the bar already not just in the West, but the whole NBA. So the Lakers will have to adjust, not sure about getting Kyrie or Durant though is a good idea as well as they will have to give out a lot of their players. I don't think they'll need to give up much to get Kyrie. I think mostly it will be some worthless draft picks (busts happen even at the #1 spot) and getting rid of Westbrook's contract, which is the #1 reason to make the trade. Interestingly, the Lakers seem to be hedging their Kyrie bet, or maybe just trying to apply some pressure to Brooklyn. Today the talk is that they're looking to sign Patrick Beverly. I can't imagine that they would do this if they're picking up Kyrie, but maybe... More likely to me is that they're showing Brooklyn they have other options. |
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Literally just enforce the rules.
Agreed or at least follow through on his word. He says one thing or gives orders and then completely backs down or refuses to accept responsibility when his threats fall on deaf ears. Then he uses the libertarian free speech excuse when he doesn't feel like handling problems he created. Not to mention making assumptions and flinging insults or even encouraging trolling. I'm sure not everyone here has had the pleasure of working with him though, so his word still carries value here. I know I went a year without getting paid and then was called tacky for going above and beyond for him. I just chalk it up to being inexperienced and in above his head. |
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A lot of talk is made about how teachers are underpaid, and I get it. Comparing them to some other professions like car salesmen, real estate agents, financial advisors, etc. They are criminally underpaid. However, teachers do get some good perks. A shortened workday and summers off, great medical insurance, great retirement benefits, etc. So it isn't exactly all bad. Plenty of teachers find summer jobs to really pad their income if they want to work year round. Do they deserve more, sure, but they don't have it terribly. Moreso I think inflation has made it so middleman jobs like salesmen/real estate agents, or other jobs that people could easily do without like financial advisors are highly overcompensated for the value they provide.
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After looking on Hasim Rahman Jr stats on boxrec it looks to me that he is another "pro" boxer that has been fighting with trash. Same as Tommy Fury. I find it strange, that Jake is going to fight this guy, because they had sparred before. It looks that Jake could not find any fighter that has a name and is interesting to fight with him. He has picked Hasim Rahman Jr and their fight will be sort of another sparring. They with theatrically fight, but their fight will be just a filler to fill card spot, just not to make this event cancelled.
The Tommy Fury fight was banking on Tommy's family name to bring in the PPV buys. Backfilling him with Rahman was a last minute attempt to still collect a check. I don't think Hasim will back down from this fight. What other chance does he have at getting this sort of payday? If he does back out at the last minute, I don't think anyone would hold that against Jake. It does feel a little bit like the hype is dying down though, so I hope we see another good fight to keep things going. As much as I don't want to see Mike Tyson fight again, if this fight falls through, I think Jake has no choice but to try and bait Tyson into a fight by the end of the year to keep his name in the news. |
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