But you do realize that there were actually more wars in the past than in the present. In a big reset though maybe the world can recharge its lost energy since there will be fewer humans remaining and let's say everything goes totally back to the past; no electricity, internet, the use of fuel, etc. But there will be wars once against since humans are born greedy, dominating, and power-seeking. Not saying they are perfect because there are some that are even worse but without governments, the UN, etc. there will be more bloodshed and injustices.

Really? And you know them personally? Did you know their personal backgrounds? When I was in college, one of my friends gambled in a casino nearly every day mostly playing poker. But he came from a rich family so he's got the funds. The capital alone when you gamble in order to win a significant amount is not small so I am curious if an ordinary person is capable of just doing nothing but gamble.

Maybe you're terrified because of the huge amounts they gamble. But it's normal for rich people to gamble huge amounts of money like it's nothing to them.

I am also optimistic that Zion will finally become healthy this season. The Pelicans waited for years to see a healthy Zion capable of finishing not just the regular season but the playoffs as well. The team continues to have a good roster to team up with Zion. There's CJ and Ingram as the other stars of the team while Valanciunas and Alvarado are pretty good players as well.

I think it was last season or before that, the Pelicans battled for the top 1 in the West. So without a doubt the Pelicans when healthy is a threat to any team especially during the playoffs.

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Are the answers, not obvious OP? I still call gambling as a sort of entertainment. It is possible to make a career out of gambling if you are employed by a gambling company or you start your own gambling business. Other than that, it is hard to imagine making it your regular source of income. You can't be lucky all the time so how are you getting money for your regular expenses during a string of bad luck?

And to those that are saying that there are people that are always gambling and can be seen in the casinos daily. They are mostly businessmen or they have professions that give them the luxury to gamble big amounts regularly.

I thought newbies were the only ones asking if the price of bitcoin increases after its halving. There are no guarantees of course but all bitcoin halvings in the past had the same results. Bitcoin's price increases on or after the halving. But what makes the halving more amazing is that bitcoin always made all-time highs the following year. And it is not just bitcoin, the halving drives the whole crypto market into a bull run where a lot of altcoins especially the top-valued ones are also reaching their all-time highs.

Right. DCA's benefit is just too good, especially in investing volatile assets like bitcoin and altcoins. Despite this, it took me years before I finally did the DCA which started late last year. I am a regular gambler so maybe that kind of attitude made me think of just risking trying to catch the dip in the past. So I am glad to finally make a DCA and will continue doing it maybe until early next year.

For the newbies who are still trying to get a clue on how the market works, DCA is the best strategy. The same to people who are busy and those who do not like to spend a lot of time analyzing the market with its short-term effects.

I have never used a standing desk and have no plans of doing it. In the long run, using it when you are trading is not healthy. You will be used to it and might just even stand most of the time when things become more serious. Health is wealth as well so it should be considered.

If trading is your profession, maybe buying a standing desk is fine, and then put it in the kitchen when you are busy cooking or doing something. But after the regular chores, it would be better to return to a more relaxing desk.

It is not just Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas. There's still the ongoing war in Yemen and I believe Libya is still in a state of civil war and maybe Syria although Assad is regaining the upper hand with the help of the Russians. There are indeed a lot of areas that are highly sensitive like the Korean peninsula, China and its neighbors, the Azerbaijan-Armenia issue on Nagorno-Karabakh, etc.

Bitcoin is decentralized and is not involved in any type of politics so it could become some sort of protecting our wealth like gold and other precious stuff that are valued over time.

It is becoming really weird indeed. I don't even think it is that hard to analyze that the Bucks are getting more than 48 wins next season. If they were able to win 58 last season then it is expected that they will perform better this season. Jrue is a great player with a good defense but overall, Dame is much better than him, especially on the offensive side.

If my memory serves me right, Zion when he played many games in a previous season became an early candidate for MVP. I think it was the time when they moved up to #1 or #2 in the West. So it is laughable to call him 50sh among the best.

I like silent fighters as well and just let their fists and legs do the talking inside the octagon. But people indeed have different personalities. Khabib has his own ways, he has a decent knowledge of English and he talks with confidence. I remember Anderson Silva has done the same although he did try to become a villain for obvious marketing purposes. Something likable could be interpreted as marketable. It is sad but it is the reality. Silent fighters and those who have difficulty speaking English usually do not have a huge market unless they are paired against popular fighters with huge fanbases.

There is nothing wrong with having crazy ambitions in life OP. And if you work hard with dedication then you are going to achieve your dreams. With regards to your plan to trade, start small so you can test if your skills are indeed enough. Test yourself if you are ready including how to deal with your emotions which is usually the reason traders lose money.

And by the way, as mentioned in some comments here, I am also curious about what happened to your quail business. I noticed you haven't made a single response to the topics you created including this one. It was inspirational but you should engage yourself in the topics you created.

Casimero is expected to win over Oguni anyway. It'll be a shame if Casimero will have a hard time beating Oguni who's already inactive. So who do you think becomes the favorite if in case a Casimero-Nery happens in the US? I slightly favor Nery since he is the more proven fighter in this division and he is still in his late 20s while Casimero is already in his mid-30s.

But I just want Casimero to not enter into deals after the Oguni fight and wait for the outcome of the Inoue-Tapales which is expected this coming December 26. I also expect both Casimero and Nery available after the Inoue-Tapales bout since the Japanese might pick either of them in his next return. So it might be hard to make a Casimero-Nery this time until Inoue decides who is next after Tapales provided he becomes undisputed.

I really have the feeling that Inoue might move up after a single defense of his undisputed championships. The timing is just too perfect for a move to 126 late next year considering that its current champions are beatable and are easy to negotiate if the plan is to once again unify all the 4 belts.   

Now that is the more challenging odds. And even at 54.5, it is still a favorite that the Bucks will hit that number. Hitting 60 wins might be hard but it is not out of the equation. Maybe ESPN just wanted a safer number but it is indeed too conservative. 

The Bucks' main rival in the East would be Boston. It'll be like 50/50 although there might be other teams that will surprise us. The Miami Heat seem undercrewed most of the time but it is always a dark horse over the years. Young New York and Cleveland earned decent experiences last season and they are also coming this season stronger and with experience.

China's population can be misleading. China has over 1.4 billion in population but due to its huge area, it only has 390 population per square miles. Meanwhile, India has 1,130 population per square mile which is nearly three times as many compared to China.

Huge or low population density has its cons and pros. Lower population density countries are less likely to fast-track their resources but unemployment might not be a concern. Whereas huge population density countries if utilized well can quickly exploit resources and drive their economy bigger. Failure to do so can lead to unemployment, very cheap labor, and other issues that reflect a lower GDP per capita.

Agree. Fighters wanted attention so many of them resorted to trash-talking with some of them even tried to act like they were underestimating the guy but they knew the real situation. Pacquiao was actually the betting favorite over Hatton, Margo, and Cotto so those guys knew they were in for a hell of a night. It's just that Margo has a big mouth so he tried to act in front of the media that Pacman will lose. Only the De La Hoya fight where Pacquiao became a huge underdog since he moved up 3 divisions in less than a year which was crazy.

Anyway, I want Casimero to get the winner of Inoue-Tapales since the Nery fight is too risky unless it's a title eliminator which guarantees the winner a title fight. And the fight should not happen in Mexico. Casimero-Nery would be a guaranteed war and it could be 50/50 or something close.   

The region has always been sensitive over the years. And I guess the conflict will grow more extensive as the Israelis will indeed search and attack Hamas bases while the latter will continue their full-scale attacks. What is sad are the innocent civilians suffering from both sides.

Of course, the conflict will have an effect although it might not be that big. Palestine and Israeli trade will be affected but in a worst-case scenario, there might be some alternatives to their products and services.

Usually mga bagong cellphones ngayon meron ng default Shoppee at Lazada eh. Pero never ko rin natry gamitin at akala ko walang mga basic necessities like sa mga grocery stores ng Grab. At meron rin kasi mga balita na mali2 yung items na delivered eh ang hirap siguro pag settle sa mga ganun dahil mo pa ibalot ulit, aalis ka pang bahay. Hassle masyado.

Hanggang September 29 lang pala to kabayan. 1 day lang. Sobrang laki nga ng discount at 30% at pwde pa talaga groceries. Pag may time ako etry ko nga rin e-compare presyo ng SM thru Grab sa Shoppe at Lazada.

I say hard work pays but hard work with luck pays a lot. I guess money coming from luck is easy to lose as well. Either we get greedy or we become blinded and then forget to plan well on how to spend and make it grow. That's what happened to me some years ago. I was lucky to invest almost all of my savings in crypto last 2017. It turned into something huge that I never imagined. I also thought that the market would continue the same trend. In the end, I lost nearly all of its value when I sold them when bitcoin was in the $3k range fearing it might drop more.

Personally, I also love this fight to happen in the US so that it's a neutral ground for both especially since both are holding 2 belts each. But I won't really be surprised if they announce this fight to happen in Japan again. Japan is the 3rd biggest economy in the world so it can absolutely outbid those American promoters and networks.

If this fight indeed happens in Japan then it only means that the money being offered to stage the fight in America is smaller compared to the Japanese sponsors. The audience and ticket sales can be easily beaten by Japan since it also has a huge population and most of its citizens are rich. If this event is a PPV then the Americans need to pay the subscription to watch this undisputed fight.

What is odd though if this happens in Japan is the scheduled date. Big fights in Japan happen on Tuesdays (Wednesday in the West) while in the US and in Western countries, big events happen on Saturdays. So the PPV buys will absolutely drop since it is a normal working day in the West. But it also means that Japanese sponsors are bidding a huge amount of money that will beat the projected number of PPV buys.