Condolences to you.

Losing somebody especially a family member that's very supportive to whatever decisions that you made is always very heartbreaking. I've never experience the same thing as you currently, but I know that there will be a time where I will be experiencing what you're experiencing right now and I don't know if I'm ready for it. Like you, I also have a supportive parents though at first, they aren't, but as months pass by, they slowly supported me and just let me do the things that I want especially when it comes to cryptocurrency.

As a family-oriented person, I'm very lucky that I have a family on my side and supports me. I want to take care of them and don't want to leave them behind that's why I choose to stay here in my place rather than going outside my country and work there.

He's on a better place now and as for you, there will be a time where you will be moving on and moving forward after what happened. To all of us, take his final words and always put it on our mind.

I tried to visit the official website of PBA to see the score between NLEX and ROS, but when I saw that it was a one-sided game and NLEX was up by more than 20 points, I didn't even try to watch it anymore.

I mean like you said, I expect that it was a close one knowing that both teams suffered a devastating loss, but it didn't happen. Selden Jr, Trollano and Alas carried the team to the victory with 20+ points to each of them. ROS' import, Greg Smith only played for 15 minutes and only scored 3 points. What's happening with the imports of ROS this conference. First it was Qualls and obviously he doesn't fit for the team and now Smith. After a solid debut game and giving the ROS their first win this conference, he is playing awful in his last games. Hmm...

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Anyway, here are the 2 games for today's ballgame:


For the first game, I guess Converge will take this one for sure.
For the second game, it's a battle for the solo 6th spot since both these teams are tied right now with 4-3 record. I think with how Magnolia is playing, they will get this one. I just love how they played last game against the ROS, and I believe they will do it again.

I really missed that words from Mike Breen. "Puts up a three... BANG!!!!!!" at the final seconds of the game . The last time I've heard is was in Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Warriors last season.

Like you, I was shocked on the sequence of events especially on the final minute of the game. Sixers got a double digit lead on the 3rd quarter then the Celtics made a huge run on the same quarter and got a double digit lead in the 4th then the Sixers made a run as well. On that last shot of Embiid, even him knows it already that it doesn't count even though the fans are kind of shocked and happy. What a thriller game indeed.

If that Embiid's shot counted, that would be better than Lowry's half court shot against the Heat back a few years to put it into overtime. Anyway, just good game for both teams.

Just a complete blowout indeed.

Jokic, Porter Jr, and Murray only played for 25-26 minutes. They just shut down Jokic and Murray completely on this one. On the other hand, the record is still on for Jokic because the Nuggets are still 22-0 when Jokic has a triple-double.

I don't know if it's good or bad knowing that it's your "grandfather".
I mean you just let your grandfather invest into something that he can't understand. You just said that there is a potential profit and loss and that's it.

Educating an old person regarding complex things especially Bitcoin is very hard, but at least teach your grandfather even at least the basics of it. Can I ask you a question? If worst thing happens and your grandfather passes away, who will took the Bitcoins that your grandfather bought? If it's you then I guess you kind of trick him so that you can get a share of his wealth.

For me, I'd rather just let your grandfather hold the wealth as it is than investing it into Bitcoin. I don't know, but there's a chance that he can't take the potential loss on his investments. Overall, I can't say that you gave your grandfather a right advice considering that he's old unless you will teach him, and give him some knowledge.

If I'm seeing a problem with the Lakers, it's the chemistry because they got so many new players like Hachimura, Bamba, Vanderbilt and Beasley. I didn't include Russell because he's a former Laker and just rejoined with the team.

The Western Conference standings is very tight currently. A 3 game losing streak might throw you out of the playoff picture while on the other hand, a 3 game winning streak might put you in a playoff or play-in spot. As for the Lakers, I love the optimism of Stephen A. I was watching these so-called analysts of ESPN and he said that the Lakers can go as high as 6th. TBH I don't know if I'll agree with it, but looking at the depth of the Lakers now, it seems like they can get at least 15-16 wins on their remaining 22 games. On the other hand, there are some who are saying that it might be too late for them to make some roster changes that they might clinch to the playoffs.

Overall, if worst scenario happens and they can't enter the playoffs, I just hope that they will not change their roster or at least make small changes because the current roster of the team is a great team already.

My apologies, but I still can't move on from this game.
I mean this kind of scoring might happen again a few years from now. We are in an era where we are focusing more on offense, but to see a game that has a score of that high? 7 of the top 11 highest scoring games happened in the 80's and 90's and only 4 happened in the 2000's

Anyway, it's a good comeback for the Kings after trailing double digits much of the 2nd half. There was a time in the final quarter where the Clippers had 5 turnovers in their last 6 possessions. Even coach Ty Lue is frustrated and you can see it in his eyes if the camera is faced with him. Monk really is the best player on this one. He shot the three-point shot to tie the game and send to overtime, shot threes in the overtime and throw a dunk over Batum. He also made 45 points off the bench as well.

I don't know if this is official, but the Kings and the Clippers made another record as well. They're the 2nd highest three points made (tied) by both teams in NBA history with 44 threes made. The record is 49 three pointers.

The pump of XVG with regards to McAfee happened in December of 2017, and you can see it here: LINK
The pump of XVG with regards to Pornhub happened in 2018 as posted here: LINK

I didn't knew TBH that McAfee even attempted to pump that shitcoin at that time (because I was a newbie at that time). It is a dead altcoin now and it has been many years ago. Didn't heard of that coin in the last bull run in 2021. With regards to McAfee in 2018, yes he pumped lots and lots of altcoins and new projects at that time. On the other hand, there are many investors who are patiently waiting for what project he will pump and invest into it. Ending? Most lost their money while few gained thousands from it. RIP to him as well.

One of the best decisions I've made.

Aside from the fact that I invested into cryptocurrency, this is probably one of the best decisions I've done all throughout my whole crypto journey. I was a newbie at that time and instead of losing my money doing trading, I just held it and until now I'm still holding it.

These are the things that I know can help a gambler not getting addicted into gambling.

1. Self-discipline - I know many of us are saying this term, but the reality is it's very hard to apply. Many of us are saying that they have discipline, but when they are on an actual game and felt that they're winning consecutive times, they can't control themselves anymore and in the end, they will lose their money. Having discipline I believe is the best trait to have because if you have that, you know when to stop whenever you are winning of losing.

2. Sticking to your plan - I think before gambling, having a plan is a must. Plan on how much you are willing to spend on gambling, plan on what will you do if you double or triple your initial money, plan when you lose your money. Having and sticking to that plan is a good way for a gambler to not get addicted. If you plan to gamble for entertainment only then don't overspend.

There are many things to consider so that a gambler will not get addicted to gambling at all.

Kind of funny TBH, but even those early adopters at that time didn't know what is the future of Bitcoin thus, they sold some of them for sure.

I would not hold it either if I'm one of the early adopters of that time of Bitcoin. Bitcoin at it's early stage is almost the same as any other new projects today. No one can trust it at all, if they see the coin pumped, they will sold it immediately and they have no guts to hold it for a very long time. Even theymos can't hold it at that time thus, he sold it as well.

It's good that there are some educational videos from Youtube right now, and documentaries online that can convince and attract people towards investing in Cryptocurrency. In that way, more people will buy it. Those who trusted it at that time and still holding until now (or at least sold at it's peak or near to it) are the ones who profited the most, and the ones who sold it earlier are probably regretting just a little bit with their decisions.

What did we just saw just a few minutes ago?
We just watched a game for the ages. I mean the league now is focusing more on offense, but in my whole time watching NBA games, it's my first time to see both teams having that high score.

To add to your trivia that you said, this is the first time the Clippers had a double overtime since February 13, 2020. I want the game to go to triple overtime since the Clippers don't have a game where it went to a triple overtime, but as I watch the players, I can feel the fatigue to all of them both physical and mental.

Westbrook got fouled out, but he got 14 assists on that game. That 14 assists is tied for the record for most assists in their debut game with the Clippers. I have nothing to say, but that game is a game for the ages. We will see a game like that after years again.

These are the odds for both games:


With that odds, I guess the NLEX-ROS has the most attractive odds currently. I don't see Blackwater winning against NorthPort as well, but the odds aren't that attractive. On the 2nd game, both teams lost in their previous games. With the inconsistency of the NLEX's import, I'm thinking that the ROS has a chance to beat them. NLEX only won 1 of their last 4 games since they changed their import, and that win is a close one and they almost lost as well. If you want to make a bit of a risk, you might want to bet on the ROS on this one. .

Good luck to us bettors.

I don't know if it's only me, but I was surprised to see when I'm browsing the scores in the official NBA website.

At one point, the Hawks lead as many as 30+ points against the Cavaliers while the Nets are down more than 40 points against the Bulls. I mean the Cavaliers are one of the top teams while the Nets are still a great team with their new roster, and it's understandable if they will lose in tonight's game, but to lost and having your opponent lead as high as 25 or even 30 is something that I'm surprised (until now). As for the Bulls, it seems like we're seeing the effect of Pat Bev on the court. TBH, I see him as a good leader on the court and I saw it when he's in the Timberwolves. He just can't do it on the Lakers because they have Lebron as their leader. Pat Bev effect??

Giannis only played for 6 mins because of his right hand injury, but still they manage to win against the Heat by almost 30 points.

This is what's good with the Bucks. They're very balanced that even their one superstar player is out, they still have players that can step up offensively and take the game. This time, all of them contributed on offense as 6 players are in double digits. It's good to see Crowder back as well scoring 9 points. 3/3 for you so far. Let's watch the Kings vs. Clippers.

Well, that's true. Like Lebron said, "It's 23 of the most important games of my career, for regular season."
Just getting wins must be their main priority and they did it already against the Warriors a while ago. Too unfortunate though that Russell got injured.

They won against one of the worst team, but still a win is a win. On the other hand, it wasn't impressive at least for most because it wasn't against a top team.
Their next 5 games aren't that hard TBH. 2 of the 3 are against top teams in Philly and Phoenix while the other 3 is against the Lakers, Indiana and the Jazz. The offense of the Mavericks is distributed. 8 players in double digits.

It will be against the Kings on Crypto.com Arena.
For sure, many including me are waiting for how will Westbrook play now that he will be playing on another Los Angeles team now. I'm excited and so are the fans for sure. Though this is only 1 game, we might see a glimpse on how impactful he will be for the Clippers team. We can make some assumptions base on this game so let's watch.

Our Gilas Pilipinas team got their revenge against the Lebanese 107-96.

The lead went up as high as 20+, but the Cedars manage to chip away some of them at the final minutes of the game. I was hoping that the Arena will at least be filled with audiences, or at least the bottom chairs, but it didn't happen. Anyway, good win for the team and a good revenge win for them.

A good debut game for the youngest player of the team Mason Amos as he scored 13 points, got 3 3-pointers, and didn't miss a single shot. The Gilas Pilipinas team tallied 17 3-pointers, tied for most in a single World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers game alongside Japan, Australia, and Kazakhstan, and they got 31 assists as well. Looks like the small ball team works. Their next game will be against Jordan. Too unfortunate for me that I didn't put any bet on this game.

Verge X Pornhub partnership.

That was way back 2018, and it's my first time to try trading. I still remember XVG or Verge coin developers telling to the public that they will be partnered with a popular company or website or whatever it is. At that time, the price of Verge started to pump already because of this rumors. I admit I got FOMO'ed at this time since I was a newbie in trading at that time. I bought at near it's peak and when they announced the company that they will be partnering with, the price of XVG dumped immediately and me? I lost half of my money just because of that mistake.

After that, I immediately withdrew all of my Bitcoin, and just held it (until now I'm still holding it ). I made a mistake from that one, but the good thing is that I learned from that. Well, you will not learn if you didn't experienced it right? I just hope nobody will do the same thing that I did especially for those newbies out there.

Don't buy it!!!!
It came from me. An average joe who don't know anything about investing. A newbie investors who's just throwing advices to other people.

Will you take my advice? Will you agree with what I said and decide based on that? Probably not right? Because you're the only one who can decide for you. We can say that you must buy BNB because it has a good future, but are you ready for the risk? I've also heard people here saying to buy LUNA before the glitch happen. I've seen people here telling to buy FTX as well before that fraud happen. Now what happened to those 2? Can we blame those people? You're the one who will decide whether you will buy it or not. Don't ask us.

Good luck with your investing journey.

And I just hope that D'Lo will be back soon because he suffered a right ankle sprain on that game against the Warriors.

Both AD and Lebron had a "OK" night, but the good thing is that they have pieces who can step up anytime if needed and they've shown it tonight. Beasly with 25, Mo Bamba with 12 & 13, Hachimura with 14. These newly acquired Lakers are stepping up, and maybe lets give credits to Rob Pelinka for making some good trades after making some bad ones in the past. Still, the Lakers are in the 13th seed, but only 4 games away from the 5th seed. Lebron and AD must be healthy or in short, all of the players must be healthy to have a chance. A 3-game losing streak might be a huge to their playoff run.

On the other hand, the Warriors are now below .500 with that loss, and they are playing very well on their home (in fact one of the best records on home with 22-7), but the are playing very awful on the road (7-23 record). Their defense again is the main problem as to why they are losing. Can't wait for GPII and Curry to come back soon.

I guess the fact that we are in the bear market last year affected the popularity not just Yield Farming, but also staking because both of them are kind of similar, but wasn't being talked too much or mentioned or the internet.

Anyway, I think it's still a thing, but not as big as it was a few years ago where investors are putting all of their money in these DeFi platforms despite the risk of them losing their money, and just literally wait for their profit. Maybe in the next bull run, it might become popular again, but who knows.

I, personally didn't try to do Yield Farming (because of the risk of it, and don't have funds for it) though I taught of investing on top DeFi platforms at the time where it was at his peak.

As a believe of the 4-year cycle, I believe that what happened in 2019 might happen again this year.

On the other hand, I don't think that it will reach that $50,000 price this year. It's possible still, but the chances of it are low (at least for me). It might reach that price next year.

Well, we are in a situation where the crypto market is performing better compare to where it was last year which is a sign of relief. What's good now is that, we are seeing Bitcoin signs of upward movement though it can't pass the $25,000 resistance as of this moment. We might see different price movements right now compare to where it was 4 years ago, but if we will look at the longer timeline, the pattern is still the same. Bear market-Sideways movement-Bitcoin halving-Bull Market.

There's nothing wrong in helping others. In this case, you want to give Bitcoin to somebody that doesn't have a job and want to use Bitcoin to settle their financial problems right? It's good, but there's a better option for that and it's kind off contradicting that you said on your first sentence that "someone want to invest into Bitcoin" while in the final sentence, you said that someone will use Bitcoin "to settle urgent financial matters". Which is which?

If you will giving that $300 worth of Bitcoin to somebody and decided to hold it then good, but if you will give $300 worth of Bitcoin to somebody and then he will just use it for financial problems then it might be better if you will just give him straight cash. No hassle of converting and cashing out etc.

Bitcoin can be given to anyone without any discrimination whatsoever. You can give Bitcoin to a beggar on the side of the street waiting for anybody to give them money. You can give it to your children if you wanted to. Why hand-pick somebody? It will now depend on the receiver if how will he use that Bitcoin. Will he convert that Bitcoin and buy some stuff? Will he hold it and take profit a few years from now?