Sense of guilt maybe...
Guilt kills, they say...
I'd like to hear Torque's take on this
Topic: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion - page 99. (Read 26710946 times)
December 15, 2024, 04:49:05 PM
Whistling has a deep emotional toll, maybe...
Sense of guilt maybe...
Guilt kills, they say...
I'd like to hear Torque's take on this
Sense of guilt maybe...
Guilt kills, they say...
I'd like to hear Torque's take on this
December 15, 2024, 04:15:59 PM
https://www.yahoo.com/news/openai-whistleblower-found-dead-apparent-050222303.html
you have to wonder why do so many whistle blowers kill themselves?
you have to wonder why do so many whistle blowers kill themselves?
December 15, 2024, 04:14:05 PM
...squinty eyes. Cats do that as a sign of trust and affection...
Don't ever stare at a cat or even look it straight in the eye. That's obviously a sign of aggression and hostility.
Always almost close your eyes and make little churring sounds and you'll have a friend for life.
Haha, watching Dexter Original sin and his line "I have a kinship with cats, natures own serial killers" made me think of this conversation.
I think they nailed it with the casting all round on that show, very good job!
Dexter is one of my all time favorite series, Dexter: New Blood was horrible, this ones much better.
I really liked it too but it peaked at season 4 for me with Trinity. The series finale was.... well.... ass
December 15, 2024, 04:01:17 PM
December 15, 2024, 03:01:13 PM
December 15, 2024, 02:43:03 PM
Sunday Lunch at home. White rice with grilled chicken and grilled Veges.
Important thing is it's economical.
Important thing is it's economical.
December 15, 2024, 02:21:52 PM
Nearing an ATH on Stamp...
December 15, 2024, 02:01:14 PM
December 15, 2024, 01:54:52 PM
I wonder if the drones are just a bunch of bitcoiners with early versions of the XPENG X2's? *shrug*
https://youtu.be/VcdPyzCgkZk?si=x_U2kRonWaUTqD0r&t=131
https://youtu.be/VcdPyzCgkZk?si=x_U2kRonWaUTqD0r&t=131
Quote
".... would you buy it? or would you feel a little bit, aaaahh... a little bit worried?..."
Nahhh!... no worries at all, totally safe, it's got double shoulder seat harnesses...
Oh wait... it is Sunday, I'll fix that...
no worries at all
totally safe, got double
shoulder harnesses...
I want mine in orange.
December 15, 2024, 01:11:59 PM
Child, from outer space,
Bringer of beauty and light,
Falling down from grace...
#lyricalhaiku
Alex Serra - Outer Space
Bringer of beauty and light,
Falling down from grace...
#lyricalhaiku
Alex Serra - Outer Space
December 15, 2024, 01:11:25 PM
...squinty eyes. Cats do that as a sign of trust and affection...
Don't ever stare at a cat or even look it straight in the eye. That's obviously a sign of aggression and hostility.
Always almost close your eyes and make little churring sounds and you'll have a friend for life.
Haha, watching Dexter Original sin and his line "I have a kinship with cats, natures own serial killers" made me think of this conversation.
I think they nailed it with the casting all round on that show, very good job!
Dexter is one of my all time favorite series, Dexter: New Blood was horrible, this ones much better.
the one where he had an older son was no good.
this one has potential.
December 15, 2024, 01:01:17 PM
December 15, 2024, 12:50:32 PM
One hundred and three thousand, two hundred American shitcoins per Bitcoin.
December 15, 2024, 12:36:58 PM
...
I had an idea recently that I wanted to present here, just for fun really. We have been in a range from about $99k - $103k for weeks now. Why might that be?
Perhaps because some HODLers (myself included) wanted to have a record, a "souvenir", that they sold some BTC at over $100k. A psychological thing. In my case, I just sold a smidgeon of BTC at a (bitbo.io) price of a bit over $103k. But, Gemini (my exchange) does not actually pay that. They take about 2% of the selling price (plus a fee). So, I only got my sale proceeds at an actual price of about $101,250. That is the first time I actually have a sale of BTC at a real price of over $100,000.
I would speculate that there are rather many who would take a slice of their HODLings for that psychological 6-figure sale. They did it! They can show their friends or family that they sold over $100k! What geniuses!
That might also mean that when those HODLers take that souvenir, there might be somewhat less selling, and BTC price can resume its upward march...
^--- The above is just a thought. I don't pretend that it means much or anything. I just present it, well, as something that that you all might enjoy or make you go "Hmm"...
I had an idea recently that I wanted to present here, just for fun really. We have been in a range from about $99k - $103k for weeks now. Why might that be?
Perhaps because some HODLers (myself included) wanted to have a record, a "souvenir", that they sold some BTC at over $100k. A psychological thing. In my case, I just sold a smidgeon of BTC at a (bitbo.io) price of a bit over $103k. But, Gemini (my exchange) does not actually pay that. They take about 2% of the selling price (plus a fee). So, I only got my sale proceeds at an actual price of about $101,250. That is the first time I actually have a sale of BTC at a real price of over $100,000.
I would speculate that there are rather many who would take a slice of their HODLings for that psychological 6-figure sale. They did it! They can show their friends or family that they sold over $100k! What geniuses!
That might also mean that when those HODLers take that souvenir, there might be somewhat less selling, and BTC price can resume its upward march...
^--- The above is just a thought. I don't pretend that it means much or anything. I just present it, well, as something that that you all might enjoy or make you go "Hmm"...
Reading your post I feel motivated to sell some sats above 100k as well...
December 15, 2024, 12:33:22 PM
Another Sunday.
Still 6 digits, still sideways.
Looks ready to pop!
ATH edging.
Is Carolina a cat?
She purrs with pleasure!
On cats vs. dogs.
Can get you wet when combined.
I'll take the dog, thanks!
Greatest gift, best friend.
My deepest condolences.
Rest in peace, Nismo.
Sorry, Roger Ver.
Road to hell, good intentions.
We know where you stand!
Saylor tried, but failed.
I thought Nadella was smart.
Is he on Windows?
Will I live to see,
A multiversal blockchain?
Schrödinger's cat bounce!
#7wodigestsundayhaikus
Still 6 digits, still sideways.
Looks ready to pop!
ATH edging.
Is Carolina a cat?
She purrs with pleasure!
On cats vs. dogs.
Can get you wet when combined.
I'll take the dog, thanks!
Greatest gift, best friend.
My deepest condolences.
Rest in peace, Nismo.
Sorry, Roger Ver.
Road to hell, good intentions.
We know where you stand!
Saylor tried, but failed.
I thought Nadella was smart.
Is he on Windows?
Will I live to see,
A multiversal blockchain?
Schrödinger's cat bounce!
#7wodigestsundayhaikus
December 15, 2024, 12:27:56 PM
For 2025 I see two strong positive possibilities (among others):
1. If they announce SBR (strategic bitcoin reserve) in US, the only way they can accumulate bitcoin fast enough (and not overpay) would be to announce that if you send your bitcoin to SBR, all your cap gains are tax free. Of course, they could say that you also need to have it for one year or more, which could be just fine.
2. They could make bitcoin a permissible subject of a 1031 exchange. Before (in 2017), they specifically excluded it, but if that law would be amended, it would be another positive step for the price. 1031 exchange right now could only be done with real estate. This is basically a rule that you can "exchange" one RE property for another. Cap gains then are considered to be "transferred" to a new property. Before 2017 many types of property exchange were allowed, but the only remaining now is RE.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/section1031.asp
1. If they announce SBR (strategic bitcoin reserve) in US, the only way they can accumulate bitcoin fast enough (and not overpay) would be to announce that if you send your bitcoin to SBR, all your cap gains are tax free. Of course, they could say that you also need to have it for one year or more, which could be just fine.
2. They could make bitcoin a permissible subject of a 1031 exchange. Before (in 2017), they specifically excluded it, but if that law would be amended, it would be another positive step for the price. 1031 exchange right now could only be done with real estate. This is basically a rule that you can "exchange" one RE property for another. Cap gains then are considered to be "transferred" to a new property. Before 2017 many types of property exchange were allowed, but the only remaining now is RE.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/section1031.asp
overpaying could well be part of their plan. They fill their bags (like Trumps son did) and then they pump the price into Nirvana... most gainz for them...
hey be prepared for uppity.
maybe we get to beat gold market cap.
I hope Schiff's anus is ready
December 15, 2024, 12:14:02 PM
Staying above 100k for 48 hours now. Nice.
December 15, 2024, 12:01:14 PM
December 15, 2024, 12:00:51 PM
...
I had an idea recently that I wanted to present here, just for fun really. We have been in a range from about $99k - $103k for weeks now. Why might that be?
Perhaps because some HODLers (myself included) wanted to have a record, a "souvenir", that they sold some BTC at over $100k. A psychological thing. In my case, I just sold a smidgeon of BTC at a (bitbo.io) price of a bit over $103k. But, Gemini (my exchange) does not actually pay that. They take about 2% of the selling price (plus a fee). So, I only got my sale proceeds at an actual price of about $101,250. That is the first time I actually have a sale of BTC at a real price of over $100,000.
I would speculate that there are rather many who would take a slice of their HODLings for that psychological 6-figure sale. They did it! They can show their friends or family that they sold over $100k! What geniuses!
That might also mean that when those HODLers take that souvenir, there might be somewhat less selling, and BTC price can resume its upward march...
^--- The above is just a thought. I don't pretend that it means much or anything. I just present it, well, as something that that you all might enjoy or make you go "Hmm"...
I had an idea recently that I wanted to present here, just for fun really. We have been in a range from about $99k - $103k for weeks now. Why might that be?
Perhaps because some HODLers (myself included) wanted to have a record, a "souvenir", that they sold some BTC at over $100k. A psychological thing. In my case, I just sold a smidgeon of BTC at a (bitbo.io) price of a bit over $103k. But, Gemini (my exchange) does not actually pay that. They take about 2% of the selling price (plus a fee). So, I only got my sale proceeds at an actual price of about $101,250. That is the first time I actually have a sale of BTC at a real price of over $100,000.
I would speculate that there are rather many who would take a slice of their HODLings for that psychological 6-figure sale. They did it! They can show their friends or family that they sold over $100k! What geniuses!
That might also mean that when those HODLers take that souvenir, there might be somewhat less selling, and BTC price can resume its upward march...
^--- The above is just a thought. I don't pretend that it means much or anything. I just present it, well, as something that that you all might enjoy or make you go "Hmm"...
December 15, 2024, 11:25:14 AM
OT: Interesting
China Built a Nuclear Power Plant That Technically Can’t Melt Down
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a61815284/china-nuclear-power-plant-cant-melt-down/
China has successfully tested a groundbreaking nuclear reactor that eliminates the risk of meltdown, a major leap forward in nuclear safety.
Located at the Shidao Bay Nuclear Plant, the HTR-PM reactor uses a pebble bed design with TRISO fuel—tiny, ceramic-coated uranium particles designed to contain fission products even under extreme temperatures.
Unlike traditional reactors that rely on water cooling, the HTR-PM can naturally dissipate heat through conduction, radiation, and convection, allowing it to remain stable without power.
In two full-scale tests conducted in 2023, the reactor demonstrated its ability to safely shut down and dissipate heat during complete power loss. Temperatures peaked at just 870°C, far below the catastrophic levels seen in disasters like Fukushima, where temperatures soared to 2800°C.
The HTR-PM’s self-cooling capability ensures it can avoid the kind of catastrophic failures that have historically undermined public trust in nuclear energy.
This innovation is part of a larger global push for safer, more sustainable nuclear power. The reactor generates 200 MW, positioning it as a promising alternative for clean energy. Its success could pave the way for broader adoption of advanced reactor designs, providing a critical boost for nuclear energy during the transition to a greener future.
China Built a Nuclear Power Plant That Technically Can’t Melt Down
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a61815284/china-nuclear-power-plant-cant-melt-down/
China has successfully tested a groundbreaking nuclear reactor that eliminates the risk of meltdown, a major leap forward in nuclear safety.
Located at the Shidao Bay Nuclear Plant, the HTR-PM reactor uses a pebble bed design with TRISO fuel—tiny, ceramic-coated uranium particles designed to contain fission products even under extreme temperatures.
Unlike traditional reactors that rely on water cooling, the HTR-PM can naturally dissipate heat through conduction, radiation, and convection, allowing it to remain stable without power.
In two full-scale tests conducted in 2023, the reactor demonstrated its ability to safely shut down and dissipate heat during complete power loss. Temperatures peaked at just 870°C, far below the catastrophic levels seen in disasters like Fukushima, where temperatures soared to 2800°C.
The HTR-PM’s self-cooling capability ensures it can avoid the kind of catastrophic failures that have historically undermined public trust in nuclear energy.
This innovation is part of a larger global push for safer, more sustainable nuclear power. The reactor generates 200 MW, positioning it as a promising alternative for clean energy. Its success could pave the way for broader adoption of advanced reactor designs, providing a critical boost for nuclear energy during the transition to a greener future.
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