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Just looking at the game schedule in Rio I dont see too many serious contenders for Alcaraz.
Norrie, Musetti, Cerúndolo and Swartzman being the top and seeded 2 to 5 with Alcaraz being
number 1!.
It will be interesting to see how he progresses here.
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I wouldnt say Sinner was unstable, he was actually quite stable in his mentality as was
Medvedev actually.
The match for me was actually closer than the second and third sets suggest, Sinner
in the end had far too many unforced errors which I am putting down to the long rallies,
medvedev is comfortable enough hitting baseline exchanges, sinner was too but
they took their toll on him in the end.
Great match all the same, I didnt bet on either.
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I heard people keep saying don't sell when the price rise a little, or when it starts dropping! I don't get, why are you holding it for long? As long as am concerns is just a matter what you want, long term or short term. Bitcoin is not your Goldsmith or some banks you build at home that you can control anytime you like.
To me bitcoin is there to gives you money when you're satisfied to take the money or take your if can't wait when is dropping. I can't hold for too long is personal or I will never take investment in a short is till personal.
Whether you hold or not what will happen in bitcoin will still happens, is good to hold but too long hell no, because am not the future, future is expectations real life is in the present.
My questions is people keeping bitcoin for too long and begins to hear story?
What's the secret that's different from taking profit?
Is that long term bitcoin don't experience losses?
You are the sole owner of the bitcoin in your wallet and if you do not want to hold that long then no one can force you. However the recommendation of holding your coins for as long as you can comes from the fact that bitcoin keeps going up in value, it is true it can go down as well but on average it only goes up, and if that is the case then why sell an asset like that? The most logical move would be to keep it and use fiat which does the opposite process whenever possible, by the way this process has a name and it is called the gresham law and it has been a known process for a very long time. Thats it, because Bitcoin is unlike anything else, meaning its deflationary and its adoption grows this contributes to its decreasing supply and increasing demand. This also means in the long term its market prive increases.
What's the secret that's different from taking profit?
This question has been asked many times here on the forum. Not everyone can or wants to time the ATH to take profits, others can and do, it can be very tricky and hindsight is 20/20 vision. As mentioned by others, Bitcoin can be many things and when you have complete control over what you own in your own personal wallet you are free to do what you want 24/7 365 days of the year. |
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So far South's win over Saint George is my only winning pick. I'm going to try to watch a game in a little while.
The Sea Eagles soared against the flightless Roostrers while Newcastle collapsed against Parramatta who are looking to make amends for their crushing defeat last season.
The Penrith Panthers must have been smarting in their loss to St Helens yesterday going down 12-13. The Broncos beat NQ 20-18 while the Rabbitohs blitz the Dragons 42-24.
Today will be a full day with no less than four games being played this afternoon.
Luckily neither Rollbit or Nitro had the Panthers v Saints listed, I would have lost on that result and I recon they would have made on it also. Golden point seals the deal for the Saints. What can we take from the preseason or is it just a warm up for the premiership proper? |
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I would agree with you, Medvedev is likely to win today, I think/hope it will be close, both
players have shown enough to suggest this.
I'm a fan of both players but I would love to see Jannik win today. He has been working
towards this and everyone has been talking him and his abilities up all last year.
He was pushed to the limit yesterday against Griekspoor but kept his usual persona and
focus to take the win.
In the WTA in Qatar yesterday Swiatek announced her return to the 2023 season
by beating Pegula 6-3, 6-0 - too easy.
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finally Sinner is showing a minimum of continuity in his results and against Tsitsipas, it was not so easy to predict a victory with this effort... who knows if Sinner will be able to reach the final again
I've only seen part of the first set. No idea how it stands now but the first et was a big punishment for Wrawrinka who only won 1 game in the first set. It's bound to be an easy win for the tall Sinner. He can certainly make it to the final, but I suspect it won't be easy. He still faces quite a bit of resistance. Medvedev is also still in the tournament. We also see the Greek track against Gijs Brouwer in another quarterfinal, which I had not added to my list. We now have to wait for the next Grand Slam in the summer, a pity that there is always so much time in a year. Sinner got the job done in 2 sets and a bit over an hour. A fairly straight forward match really, 6-1 in the first set, Stan made a bit of a bigger challenge in the first half of the second set but Jannik was stronger, he has definitely carried that focus and momentum from yesterdays win against Tsitsipas, he just needs to keep carrying it to the final. He really is looking like a contender for the title based on those two matches. Both Medvedev and Sinner have easy matches for the final especially Sinner that can win easily. Still want that final between Medvedev and Sinner and i think we are really close to see and epic match betweem these two players. But Medvedev plays against Dimitrov so it wont be that easy Yea both should win today to set up a final. The final itself if and when Medvedev/Sinner meet should be epic eventhough as Trofo points out the 4/0 H2H, I believe it might start to change in Sinners favour. Medvedev is building and from match to match we can see his confidence growing. Sinner has reached a new level and unlike in the past he seems to be able to maintain his professionalism, mentality, focus and high intensity. Will it be enough to potentially beat Medvedev? Todays matches will reveal a bit more, in theory bothvshould win in 2 sets. |
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Ok I wasnt aware of the funding mechanics both in the WRU and the country in general,
sounds to me like a form of oppression, economic oppression.
TBH I have no idea on how the funding works over there but I imagine Wales and Scotland
would be treated the same but Scotland this year have had two great performances in the
Sin Nations and Glasgow Warriors beat Ulster last night in the URC.
Contrastingly the Ospreys were slaughtered by Munster last night.
Anyway I would be interested to hear a little about funding both Rugby and nationally.
That article from Wales Online did seem bizarre alright, as you eluded to if the union got
proper funding and players healthy contracts there would be no need for extreme measures
like amalgamating with an English club.
RUGBY LEAGUE NRL Pre Season
Looking at the teams and their standings and the odds for the remaining games in its
just odd!
I have Storm and the Sharks to win later, the odds are not great though and neither
Rollbit or Nitro are listing the Panthers v Saints game?
Anyway a 2 round "competition" is a bit skewed anyway.
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I might be interested in some LP's.
From your list above I would be interested in some Tull LP's, is it all Rock you have?
Would also be interested in some Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher and Horslips thats a long shot I know...
Also where are you shipping from, Europe, US, GB, Australia/New Zealand?
If you are in Europe I would be even more interested, that way I wont have to pay tax and duty!
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finally Sinner is showing a minimum of continuity in his results and against Tsitsipas, it was not so easy to predict a victory with this effort... who knows if Sinner will be able to reach the final again
I've only seen part of the first set. No idea how it stands now but the first et was a big punishment for Wrawrinka who only won 1 game in the first set. It's bound to be an easy win for the tall Sinner. He can certainly make it to the final, but I suspect it won't be easy. He still faces quite a bit of resistance. Medvedev is also still in the tournament. We also see the Greek track against Gijs Brouwer in another quarterfinal, which I had not added to my list. We now have to wait for the next Grand Slam in the summer, a pity that there is always so much time in a year. Sinner got the job done in 2 sets and a bit over an hour. A fairly straight forward match really, 6-1 in the first set, Stan made a bit of a bigger challenge in the first half of the second set but Jannik was stronger, he has definitely carried that focus and momentum from yesterdays win against Tsitsipas, he just needs to keep carrying it to the final. He really is looking like a contender for the title based on those two matches. |
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They are not going to default, they will do what they have been doing all this time when the nation debt sets a new record, they just increase the debt ceiling and continue printing more dollars.
The only thing that is concerning is the world dumping US dollar which means all the trillions and trillions of dollars they have been printing without it being backed by anything is coming back to America and will become a tsunami hitting US economy.
In which case US will experience Venezuela like hyper inflation but on steroids and it would the time for every American to buy as much bitcoin as they can to flee the sinking ship. That means there is this possibility that bitcoin price could reach levels that we can not imagine now.
This is how I understand the US economy and US$ progressing or regressing! The only safe haven for anyone's wealth is Bitcoin. We have been told many times particularly by Michael Saylor that there is no other comparable store of wealth. In the scenario above the demand for Bitcoin would explode. |
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Hmmm interesting in a way, whats the point of this preseason competition other
than a money spinner for the NRL itself I guess? why not just go straight into the premiership
itself?
Obviously the $100,000 is something to play for!
And it will all end this weekend after the 2 round competition. Hmmm.
I know its not new but I actually missed it last year.
I might throw a bet or two on, See The Saints will have a baptism of fire tomorrow when
they play the Panthers!
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Any tips on a WTA tournament in Doha? Some interesting matches today: Koudermetova defeated Gauff (I was sure Coco was to win this one), Bencic withdrew against Swiatek, Pegula won against Haddad Maia which was totally expected. Garcia - Sakkari is still under way and Maria won the first set I guess? Any tips for the semis?  Unfortunately, the WTA is very unpredictable, I rarely make bets on it anymore. Only thing I can say is watch Swiatek, simply because she is #1. Tsitsipas v Sinner - really looking forward to this, would live to back Sinner but
I'm not sure, I havent seen him playing yet, maybe a dollar bet for a bit of fun??
My money is on Tsitsipas in this one. He just feels like a player with higher ceiling. I don't see Sinner ever winning against Tsitsi in top form while I can invasion Tsitsi squeezing a win even if he isn't on 100%. That being said, Sinner is a complete package and I am sure he can do some damage on Tsitsi backhand. That is the way to play against Tsitsi, make him hit hard backhands and hope this is the day when it is a bit off and not firing winners. This is going to be an interesting one. I personally also think that Tsitsipas could be the one who will be able to win the match. But of course, it is going to be a very close one. This is still a round of 16 match. Don't get me wrong, I also think that Sinner has the potential to be a competent player. But right now, I believe that Tsitsipas is likely on track to perform better. And one thing I have also noticed is that a lot of elite players are actually not very strong on their backhand. Tsitsipas is likewise one of them. So it is not surprising if Sinner focuses on that. However, even after that, Sinner won't be able to win. Anyway, that's my prediction. Great win by Jannik, I watched this one and he was super focussed and played electric tennis. From the stats he was twice as good as Tsitsipas particularly on serve. |
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The last match of the day has just started. Griekspoor against Zverev. Griekspoor is serving better than Zverev. It looks like Griekspoor is more likely to make the first break.
Zverev took the first set convincingly but Griekspoor took the next two sets and the match ended in victory for Griekspoor. Today's match, Tsitsipas' will play against Sinner, their last meeting was a tight match and won by Tsitsipas and my prediction this will be a 3 set match, Sinner can take a set but the match will be win by Tsitsipas. Medvedev vs B. van de Zandschulp, will be a 2 set match and Medvedev will still go to next round. @Strongkored I’m kinda disappointed in Zverev because the way he won the first set I thought that he would go on to win the match, but it seems that he has yet to learn how to capitalise when he’s ahead. Also Tsitsipas is definitely everyone’s favourite for this match, and personally I don’t think that Sinner can extract revenge by defeating Tsitsipas. I watched that match last night, Zverev had good moments in the match but Griekspoor did really well to get through with the win. I also thought Zverev would go on to win after the first set, but yea looks like he isnt fully fit or possibly a bit anxious of getting those torn tissues in his ankle...
Tsitsipas v Sinner - really looking forward to this, would live to back Sinner but I'm not sure, I havent seen him playing yet, maybe a dollar bet for a bit of fun?? |
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This headline yesterday evening caught my attention> English team could join WRU, merge with Welsh region and play in London under radical proposalhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/english-team-could-join-wru-26249690Interesting article which points out how Welsh Rugby is in a bit of a financial crisis and that players salaries which could be capped lower is not good. No Six Nations this weekend, the URC is back on with Round 14. |
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If you haven't gotten any results from teaching someone, then let it go. We have tried to guide them in a good direction, but they cannot accept it and are even afraid of the fluctuations that occur. But, when the bull market has started to arrive, believe me they will start looking for you.
Thats a good point, surely when the next bull run hits hard and the Bitcoin market crosses the $100,000 range the media will be on it big time. So you could treat our small endeavours at teaching people as "sowing seeds" that will hopefully germinate and become healthy shoots in the future! |
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There's no point trying to explain Bitcoin to someone, who doesn't understand finance and economics. The people are used to fiat money, because this is what they have been using on a daily basis for their entire lives. There are several things that scare them away from Bitcoin:
1.The price volatility.
2.The "opportunity" to forget their passwords/private keys and lose all the BTC in their wallets forever(or sending BTC to the wrong address).
3.The amount of crypto scams, that are offering something that is too good to be true.
4.The centralized crypto exchanges blocking their funds for some BS reason or they are simply getting hacked(or turning into exit scams).
There are plenty of reasons for the people to be scared of Bitcoin/crypto. That's why mass global adoption of BTC hasn't become a reality.
I'm a Bitcoiner, but I still believe that the crypto industry is far from perfect.
Thats it, its familiarity, everyone is familiar with the FIAT system and they are tied into it with salaries, loans and mortgages. Its about education both financially and Blockchain/Bitcoin but most of the time people want proof. The best proof is when Bitcoin crosses the ATH, more people will flock to Bitcoin for the wrong reasons and will still be uneducated. This also is related to the media and how they portray Bitcoin, and everyone likes to believe the media, generally speaking. I think we have all at some stage tried to teach friends and colleagues about Bitcoin and have not had successful results, there comes a time when you just have to look after #1. |
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Well Tsitsipas won in 2 sets, Ruusovouri went ahead in the first set and Tsitsipas' odds
went out to 1.57 - that was decent, I put a $1 bet on, it is Tsitsipas afterall, anything
was liable to happen...
Just watching Medvedev v Davidovich Fokina, Medvedev is not having it easy, a lot of broken
serves in this first set. Medvedev's odds went out to 1.33 so I put 0.1mBTC on him.
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Well Zverev got the job done against Kwon. All the usual suspects won their matches,
Felix AA, Hurkacz who had a tough one against Bautista Agut.
Tsitsipas is playing ATM against Ruusuvuori, I certainly wont be betting on that!
Medvedev up later, odds are too low to bet on this one.
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Good to see Wawrinka plays more frequently again. Similar to Murray there was a relatively short phase in his career where he played outstanding tennis. Most of the other time it was a more of an up and down for him. In some games his fighting spirit was out of this world and he didn't give up a single ball. Now he is also injured more often and I guess he is trying to improve his cash balance a bit before he retires. He is going to turn 38 in March this year. It seems that after his retirement there is no other active tennis player from Switzerland in the higher ATP rankings.
Wawrinka got a couple of good years, mainly between 2014 and 2016 where he won 3 grandslams and played really great tennis. I think he more has a love for the game than that he wants to improve his cash balance as he won more than 32 million $ in prize money. Yes he had his moments to be on top. He will be looking to win some tournaments this year I would say, both for the prize money and his Tennis. I think he is will struggle TBH, I'm a big fan of his but there is just some serious competition now, Djokovic, Zverev, Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Rune, Ruud, Alcaraz, He could if he gets his game going, stays fit and injury free, be a serious challenge to Nadal I think. Anyway he beat Bublik in 2 sets yesterday and plays Gasquet next, these two would know each other well from playing over the years, they have played 4 times and Gasquet leads 3 - 1 |
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Unfortunately, I can't think of a solution to your problem. Of course, you could try to keep your brain in shape, but Alzheimer's is a serious illness and there's no way to cure yourself completely. You could write everything down on paper, but eventually you will forget about the paper notes.
At some point, you will have to give out your crypto savings to your airs and/or you will have to invest them in serious medical treatment.
People with Alzheimer's aren't capable of running their own finances. This sucks, but there's no way around. Really sad story, man.
AFAIK there is no solution or cure unfortunately and yes while its such a serious illness, its more of an insidious one, a truly hateful one. @PrivacyG - I'm sorry to hear about your illness, this and its cousin Dementia are two of the only things that truly frighten me. I dont know anyone personally but know of friends of friends who have been affected. It seems that a common effect of the disease is for the patient to slowly regress back to "childhood" - something you have eluded to yourself. franky1 - fair play to him has been the first responder and hit on everything really. Just to add something else, I think its important not to isolate yourself and get completely wrapped up with exercising your brain, community has to play a part also, plenty of interaction with others is important, get them playing games with you also. I really wish you all the very best for the future. |
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