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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup
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on: March 21, 2024, 12:38:07 PM
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They choose to be a part of a farm team I guess they don't want to waste money and instead they are using their participation to free for something that benefits their business, while also gaining something from the higher franchise, as we know how the management works and how the league governors and commissioner are working alongside to make it legal.
There's nothing fans can do to push the league to bring back those old glory they will just go with the flow and accept anything that will be offer and keep it the way it is now.
They are in the PBA to advertise their company, but PBA is not getting a good feedback from the people, so I don't think it will work. But as they say, good or bad publicity, it still is a publicity, so maybe it will work. However, for a real fan like us, we like to see this old league to grow and be competitive, but it will not happen if monopoly within is very strong, they need to eliminate that and that will only happen if they'll add more teams and eliminate the farm teams. PBA has the worst fan based that makes it not profitable anymore for new team especially small to gain attention on this league. If your team is not Ginebra definitely you are just wasting money on this league. Most of the Filipino preferred the known team such as Ginebra and SMB while the rest is just another brand. Unlike on NBA, they have the support per state that’s why there’s a loyal fan base created based on the team location. PBA has no future if they keep doing the same pattern like before because only big brand like San Miguel and MVP are the only companies benefiting on it. MPBL should gain more support and better to have the name of PBA because it’s the league that has a balance fan base. This Ginebra and other companies should just sponsors MPBL team and create the real PBA. I think even SMB are wasting money also due to the expenses they are paying for the venue and the players. See how much they are spending for the team, and I'm not sure they are really getting the returns expected. SAN Miguel Corp. head Ramon S. Ang revealed the conglomerate spends P1 billion annually for its three PBA teams San Miguel Beer, Magnolia, and Barangay Ginebra.
In a wide-ranging interview with veteran journalist Anthony Taberna, Ang admitted it was the high cost of running the three ballclubs that prompted him to recommend ceasing the company's basketball operations more than once, the last time during the pandemic.
RSA says SMC spends P1 billion annually for PBA teams' operation |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup
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on: March 21, 2024, 11:57:56 AM
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They choose to be a part of a farm team I guess they don't want to waste money and instead they are using their participation to free for something that benefits their business, while also gaining something from the higher franchise, as we know how the management works and how the league governors and commissioner are working alongside to make it legal.
There's nothing fans can do to push the league to bring back those old glory they will just go with the flow and accept anything that will be offer and keep it the way it is now.
They are in the PBA to advertise their company, but PBA is not getting a good feedback from the people, so I don't think it will work. But as they say, good or bad publicity, it still is a publicity, so maybe it will work. However, for a real fan like us, we like to see this old league to grow and be competitive, but it will not happen if monopoly within is very strong, they need to eliminate that and that will only happen if they'll add more teams and eliminate the farm teams. |
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Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Do you this the current correction was local bottom price for alts?
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on: March 21, 2024, 10:08:15 AM
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As we have encountered a significant dump in the crypto market, do you think it was a local bottom for altcoin as well? Today seems the market pumped again, and alts seem to be getting back to their price range. Do you think we will see another bottom for altcoin again this year? I feel this was the last chance to accumulate altcoins, and anytime would fly major altcoins like Ethereum and others. We might not see that bottom again unless the whole market crashes back. So what's your thoughts about the last pullback? Have you accumulated something?
Uncertain -- in fact, most of us never think of a sudden drop happening in the past few days. This is why we can't assure and live with confidence that there is a continuous pump instead, anticipate a possible pullback. Despite the bullish condition of the market, we're still expecting possible dumps anytime and we keep experiencing this event. Of course, the faith in these known and old coins like ETH has not changed and the chances for another high run are possible rather than expecting another bottom. Keep holding, that is the best thing we can do in this unpredictable trend. The new ATH hasn't yet reached, I guess we need to stay strong and ignore the dumps. |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Best Marketing Strategies for New Casinos?
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on: March 21, 2024, 09:23:50 AM
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- attractive bonuses
- transaction fee
- instant confirmation
there's a lot more that it focuses on attracting gamblers. Some even hire social media influencers to promote their service and quite I see it was very effective this time as we are in the digital era where the majority are on the internet.
But smart gambler takes the bait, they still consider choosing gambling platforms that are secured and can be trusted. Reputation really matters the most which is somewhat difficult for the new build casinos.
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Is It Time to Buy More BTC?
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on: March 20, 2024, 09:30:29 PM
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Investing in Bitcoin is not a wrong decision whatever the condition is. We just think and in fact, we have observed that the Bitcoin price is continuously growing which only means one thing, it will pump more in the coming years.
However, a good investment plan should be practiced and started in a good position in the market. I think the accumulation should be done during a market correction, not the bull season. In fact, that is a part of market analysis, and why I say it is a good idea to do this during the bear season because as we can see, a lot of people have invested now but they sell during price corrections due to FOMO.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Jake Paul to Fight Mike Tyson in Live Netflix Boxing Event - July 20
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on: March 20, 2024, 02:17:59 PM
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I haven't seen anything about Jake Paul cancelling the fight. Quite the opposite. It seems like they're both promoting the fight and Jake's last post on the subject was him confirming that he does still want a piece of Mike Tyson. On the other hand, there has been some talk about Mike having some serious health problems going into this fight. His trainer has gone on a PR campaign downplaying Tyson's issues, but it seems to me like where there's smoke there's fire and Tyson is probably taking this fight because he needs/wants the payday for his family. He is risking his health by doing so. I hope he ends it fast...
Yes, we have not seen anything, and if this is cancelled then it might be the worst decision for Jake Paul. Everything has been set already, his company together with Netflix and Mike Tyson seemingly motivated and training hard base on videos we have seen. Most likely Tyson will get the money that he is getting during his prime, millions in dollars and good for his retirement and for his family and that's why he accepted this fight. And I think he is given a clean bill of health by doctors as well that's why the fight is going to happen even if he is already 58 years old in this fight. Fake news doesn't destroy this upcoming match. If that is true it would be easy for Jake Paul to make a tweet or announce it in his youtube channel the reason why the fight is cancelled. But now it's silent, that means it's still gonna happen and maybe these two boxers have started training already even if the fight is still far. July 20, that's 4 months from now. A lot of things could happen and more hype to be made, so it's a good ample time for them to focus on their marketing to make more people interested to it, and the fact that it's Netflix are gonna cover, they should have not problem with the viewers as they could easily get millions of eyes willing to watch this. |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season
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on: March 20, 2024, 01:17:36 PM
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If they've got AD as healthy as possible the chance of making it to the playoffs is still possible but if they will be playing in the play-in without a healthy AD the chance might be slim especially if they'll going to compete against the Warriors, both are still holding for the last possible spot for the upcoming next round and only one can push their way up.
The days are for LeBron is really nearing he's aging and even he can still paly outstanding game he's capability to lift his team is not the same, the level of competitions are high, just good for the fans that he still got something to showcase and give entertainment for those who continue supporting him.
That's for sure, I have no doubt about that. Lebron alone could not carry this team, but with AD, they'll be a good playoff contender and I put a little chance for them getting into the Finals again. AD's experience in the playoffs and since he already won a championship with the Lakers, it's easy to tell that without him it's really a big problem for the struggling LA Clippers. Let us not forget that Lebron is not getting any younger, although he can still get 20+ points easily but the impact on the team compared to when he was still young and very dominant is just not that big anymore. So to conclude, without AD, Lakers are done. We all see how bad they are when AD is out so maybe they should find a good solution unto this issue since they know AD is injury prone and anytime he will not available to play especially on crucial games and it will be bad if they can't find any good adjustment made in this situation. Maybe they need other player to step up since they have good talents reserve. They should not focus the play on Lebron since he's not getting any younger anymore as said so they need to give confident to their young player to play more better since for sure this will be the key for their success. Maybe they need proper plays or good rotation so that they can make their roster work together and contribute good numbers without relying to much on Lebron and AD. There's nothing they can do here, not at the very short period of time going to the play-in tournament which I think is their best chances based on the current standing. They can make a strategy but the current roster of the Lakers are not good enough to compete against a championship team or a proven playoffs teams. I don't want to underestimate them, but we can do the simple math here, this Lakers signed AD and won a championship, now AD is injured, that could easily mean championship hopes are gone too. |
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Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: New trader's must remember it.
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on: March 20, 2024, 08:39:10 AM
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Well, the fun thing is that we all commit mistakes before we realize that we are wrong. Meaning, we lose first before we earn and succeed.
That is no wonder why not all traders become successful due to wrong trading behavior and practices. All these things OP are not just for new traders but for the general and I was sure that even old traders are still in some of these wrong practices.
After all, the future of our trading career lies in our hands as we can't blame the market volatility nor do we have a lack of knowledge because all the information and trading tools are available already. But what most traders do is against the proper way of trading.
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Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin becoming Legal tender
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on: March 19, 2024, 10:02:25 PM
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It already happens and it will spread across the globe in the coming years. But how long? That is totally uncertain for now but at least some countries like El Salvador have shown it is strong and keeping their faith in it.
Maybe if the price of Bitcoin dropped like 10 years ago, I'm sure people are not in the focus of considering this as an investment but can be accumulated for other purposes as payment. But as the status of today, we can really see that people are investing and holding their Bitcoin for profit. This means that they solely consider this an investment, not from thinking they use it to buy things or pay bills.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season
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on: March 19, 2024, 01:16:15 PM
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Shams is reporting that Isaiah Thomas is signing a 10-day contract with the Suns. I think this is a great signing because Isaiah has earned another chance in the NBA, the Suns lack a true point guard, and if this goes bad it’s only a 10-day contract. I’m really hoping it works out though because I think Isaiah got a bum deal in Boston and should have been rewarded for his loyalty and sacrifice.
It's been almost 2 years since Isaiah Thomas last played in the NBA. Honestly, I'm surprised that he still hasn't given up and is still obsessed with returning to the NBA. Hopefully, he can prove himself in such a short time, and the Suns will sign him to a minimum contract at least until the end of next season. But he was still active if I'm not mistaken, so he could be seeing playing pick up games to make his body in good form. And he was trying out with several teams, so that's a good sign already. Most likely the Suns needed a guard and they are willing to go out and take that risk on IT and see if he still has it. I don't think that anyone should really stop chasing their dreams of returning to the NBA as once IT was putting insane numbers when he was a Celtics. I don't see it them making a risk because a 10 day contract doesn't cost them must. And they don't make this decision if they are not seeing a potential from him, who knows he will be a big contributor for the team, with his playoffs experience, I'm sure he could help the Suns if his contract will extended. I saw some players before given a 10day contract that became successful in getting a long term contract. Most familiar to me is Hassan Whiteside which was reportedly has retired this year. |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup
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on: March 19, 2024, 12:47:21 PM
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Yeah right, if this demand from William will take place then chances that each players who believes that they deserve more can just imitate what he did and demand for the price they want, let's wait and see if how this drama will ends up, if William's and TNT will close the negotiation and what will be the outcome, with how TNT is aiming to hire his service, the chance that there are lots of under the table price to cover only the max price but the demand contract might be deal behind the close door.
We all know that players who deserves more take it from the under the table deals, I mean they will sign a max contract but there are more behind that, additional perks that being negotiated outside that sign contracts.
If that's a way to keep them stay, why not. Before, players are looking to play with the PBA as it's the biggest league in the country, however, due to big indifferences of salaries, some choose to play abroad and that means we are missing an entertaining player to watch. So if this action of Williams will open the eyes of the team owners, then maybe they'll start paying competitive salaries and that would solve the problem of the PBA that they are facing now. I'm referring to problem of attendance as during regular season, the venue are not even 50% of the capacity, it will only attract crowd if Ginebra will play in the FInals, without them, it will be a dull one. |
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Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Help me to invest altcoin now
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on: March 19, 2024, 12:26:16 PM
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I want, after the noticeable decline today, I want you to advise me on some currencies to invest in. I have two thousand dollars to invest. I want you to give me a list of digital currencies to invest. What do you advise me?
Invest in BTC, ETH, and a few hyped projects. Avoid looking for big gems like other people are chasing because that will possibly make you regret it. My advice for you is to consider investing in projects that have existed for many years with use cases. Whatever we say, still have your time to evaluate and do searches at least, it was you who could have the final say. Choose the best project you think will give you profit whether for short-term or long-term. But as I've said, have time to analyze the market situation before buying because not all projects that are in the correction state are good, we never know it was already going to die. |
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Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: 4 Years ago people laughed at me bcz of THIS
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on: March 18, 2024, 09:51:30 PM
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It is pretty simple, you win OP and make these people who laugh at you are wrong.
We can't please everyone to see Bitcoin as a valuable asset nor force them to invest and understand. As we can see, only a few people have the balls to take risk because they believe the futuristic value of Bitcoin is more than what the other people have seen. Don't get mad if they laugh at you but rather be silent and let your results give them a reason why investing in Bitcoin has no regret.
Just focus on your doing rather than focusing on other's life. They will soon see Bitcoin and gain interest just because they saw you improving.
Additionally, forget the COVID-19 conspiracy about Bitcoin.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season
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on: March 18, 2024, 12:46:00 PM
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Regarding Luka's winning shot, here is the reaction of Luka, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RpATvB4duO8I guess everyone of us here have the same reaction. I can't believed that he did it against Jokic with his left arm. That is crazy, Jokic's almost got a block, few cm and he could at least touch it to change the shot. Probably one of the best buzzer beater that we have seen in years. And if there is a best game winner of the year award, this could be it and I think everyone would agree. That could be Irving's best winning shot. AFAIR, I haven't seen anyone who shot like that far from the basket, it was only Irving and that tells how talented he is. As long as he is health, hopefully this season he will, this team is going to be interesting to watch in the playoffs. Luka and Irving is having fun, and I like that Irving had already accepted that Luka is still the main man of the team. |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup
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on: March 18, 2024, 12:15:51 PM
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I think this is the second time that Williams and the TNT have negotiated so I don't think that there will ever be third time even if he humbles himself. The problem with him is that, yes this is a livelihood to them but the opportunity that he's getting for that slot of his is being desired by the other players especially the local players that have talent and heart to play the game in the PBA. Well, TNT must just move and forget about him and ask some other players that are okay to be traded to land that slot for him.
I think the word humbled himself does not apply here. It's a negotiation, he set his own price, so it's like take it or leave it. TNT still wants him, so I think they'll up the price so Williams will sign the contract. With this, I think it would help other players to also demand a higher salary as other leagues outside the Philippines are playing well, so maybe Williams will open the eyes of other players that they should also learn how to negotiate aa long as they believe in their talents. |
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Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Which coins are advantageous to invest in now
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on: March 18, 2024, 10:16:51 AM
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There are so many different types of coins nowadays, but I don't even know how I should choose anymore. Do you guys have any good advice?
Solana Network and those meme coins attached to this are quite popular and profitable this time but should be just for the short term, it is only this bullish time. It is quite risky really and should be taken wisely and also with deep research or else, that will also cause losses. If you want some assurance at least higher, choosing known altcoins like ETH and BNB is a good decision but that will matter in your holding capabilities because these projects won't make some hype like meme coins as they only grow slowly but for the long term. If you are just a beginner, better choose old coins and avoid new projects. |
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Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Can someone please help with most successful technical indicators?
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on: March 17, 2024, 09:48:44 PM
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I would like to thnks everyone for sharing the insights as it was really helpful and the best part is i didn't get any false suggestions like we get in social media by sharing an indicator with false win rates.
What I have learnt from the insights shared is that we cannot rely on any indicator as nothing is accurate. Better to stick to basics like RSI, BB, MACD, Moving averages, Etc and use the combination and backtest ourself to find the most appropriate one.
Yes, using these indicators is not only the ticket for your success but of course, this will help you as well (not a lot). Still in the end, it is our emotional control, strategies, and market analysis that is very important and it is believed that looking at the price chart will somehow give us hints on the next step we should take. We don't get fooled by these social media actors and actresses, many of these people are not in actual trading. As we are personally doing this, we can attest to what is really the life of a trader and how risky it is. |
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Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: When do we expect the altcoin season or has it already started?
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on: March 15, 2024, 07:56:07 PM
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There is a popular myth that after Bitcoin bull market comes the altcoin season with the altcoin season being a season where huge capitals flow into altcoins for those who would have missed buying Bitcoin at lower prices. There is some sense in this line of thought because it has happened that way in the past.
From last year till now, Bitcoin has made over x3 and other cryptocurrencies has followed it but not all of them experienced this same level of growth.
So are we still expecting the altcoins season or the gains some of the altcoins made following Bitcoin is already classified as the altcoin season?
And it often happens to altcoins as once the price of Bitcoin rises, altcoins price also follows. And we can't deny that sometimes altcoins pump more compared to Bitcoin during bull season a reason why many investors choose altcoins when this season is coming in anticipation of such possible events in the market. At this time, it was already confirmed that we were in a bullish state after seeing most of the coins had wildly increased their price. But this is expected when Bitcoin halving has come as this has also happened in previous years. This is the time to reward holders for their long wait as some of them are holding for many years. And still more pumps to expect after halving. |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling is really unexpected
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on: March 15, 2024, 07:30:40 PM
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It is truly unexpected in the sense that we can't expect to become lucky and win a huge amount from the minimum stake we made.
But there is one thing I notice when I gamble --when I am going to think about winning, I only just lose but if I'd never expect it, I win. I'm not sure if this also happened to you OP or others but it usually happens to me. It usually happens to us if we gamble huge money, the more we think about winning (and the result is the opposite) but if we just gamble a small amount, we don't think about it, fortunately, this is mostly the time we win.
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Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: You don't become a big investor by public opinion.
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on: March 15, 2024, 03:13:01 PM
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We need not rely on others to make decisions for us but instead, we make our own.
And Mr, Buffet is right, we wait several years to see the outcome of our investment because investing doesn't give us an instant profit nor do we expect that. As we can see, only a few people has the courage to invest rather than being a job seeker or employee as they prefer to get money monthly rather than been in investing which is uncertain.
If we want to become a big investor, then we also have to trust ourselves and the opportunity we see, not because people are suggesting this.
We invest in Bitcoin because we see its potential, not only because people are saying so.
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