the chimp

The Mrs is back home in a couple of weeks and I wish I could go with her. I've said it before, but as sad as it sounds, a quick walk in the rain from Netherley to Belle Vale, passing Lee Park golfie on the left and mooching around the shops is much missed.

A warm one today in Sydney. Winston loves sunbathing on his couch but after ten minutes or so he'd had enough and headed in to the air-conditioning. Soon as he was in, Matilda was straight into his spot She only lasted a few minutes and came in too. Going to be about 94 tomorrow so they'll just sleep all day most likely and then go full on gremlin when it turns dark..

I'd be grateful for a recommendation too please if someone would be kind enough. Thanks.

Fbank you.

Chasing the win. Last ten, and Pogba and Fernandes spend two or three minutes arguing about an obvious booking and free kick. Soft cunts As others have said, long may their shitness continue.

A wonderful defender. I'm not sure if this is common knowledge or not, but fbis season so far he's actually played a game more than he managed over the previous two!

Tune.

3-1! Please let these go down.

I didn't even know they were playing last night, so this has made my morning. If they went down it would be J. R. Hartley levels of wonderful.

You need a bit of that.

He is in the pantheon of great Elliotts - TS, Fred, the lad from E.T. He's a superstar in the making.

Made up to see NV back. Hope you and yours are well, mate.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 HOME AROUND ASIA GEOPOLITICS BUSINESS OPINION LIFESTYLE ABOUT US South Korea aims to become 5th-largest metaverse market by 2026 The government will nurture 40,000 professionals and 220 companies specialized in metaverse technology to achieve its goal. Kan Hyeong-woo The Korea Herald (123rf) January 20, 2022 SEOUL – South Korea will nurture 40,000 professionals and 220 companies specialized in metaverse technology to achieve its goal of becoming the fifth largest country in the global metaverse market by 2026, the government said Thursday. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced the country’s pan-governmental strategic blueprint to lead the new industry to respond to economic and social changes that will be brought by the metaverse and prepare for the future. In particular, authorities laid out four major goals — activating the ecosystem for metaverse platforms, nurturing professionals, fostering companies and setting up a safe environment for all metaverse users. The development of various types of the metaverse will be led by the private sector while the government will mainly focus on backing up individual developers and companies through a wide range of support measures, according to the announcement. For instance, in the case of public services, the government will prioritize using privately-developed metaverse platforms instead of putting efforts into creating its own version. Under the roadmap, the country plans to apply metaverse technology in the areas of arts, culture, education, K-pop and tourism while building an online Korean language institute on metaverse platforms for foreigners. The government will also establish a metaverse academy in efforts to nurture young talent and help set up two convergence graduate schools this year by providing financial support up to 5.5 billion won ($4.6 million) for each school over the next five years. For companies and students, the country will organize metaverse development competitions that require using domesic software programs and hold hackathons for metaverse creators. To expand the metaverse infrastructure across the country, the government will set up a new metaverse hub this year to provide space and facilities to support startups. The country plans to create a metaverse fund to provide financial aid for small and medium firms so they can expand through merger and acquisitions. Through the support measures, the government aims to see total annual sales of over 5 billion won from 220 companies specialized in the metaverse in 2026. With the goal of making a safe and trustworthy environment for the metaverse, the country will draft a set of ethical principles for the virtual world. As the metaverse is different from the web, the government said it will create a pan-governmental body to review related laws and revise regulations if necessary. The government defined the metaverse as a platform that provides a virtual reality world where people and objects can interact with one another to create economic, social and cultural values. “Metaverse is a digital new continent with infinite potential and anyone can achieve their dreams by playing as the main character. In particular, it will be a space of opportunity for young people to challenge more and grow bigger to leap into a wider world,” Science and ICT Minister Lim Hye-sook said. “Through this strategy, we will work closely with related ministries to steadily implement various support measures such as revitalizing the industrial ecosystem, fostering talent, nurturing companies, and innovating regulations so that Korea can become a leading global metaverse country.” https://asianews.network/south-korea-aims-to-become-5th-largest-metaverse-market-by-2026/

What are they all kicking off for anyway? They should be used to being shite, and even if not, I thought it was the taking part that counts?

I did 350% buying at a bad time (when things were very high) and after the market has dipped pretty spectacularly (I keep my money in, I don't try and sell high, buy low - I just leave it). If I'd bought now and we had the same upsurge as had happened, I'd be retired.

Agree. I think a lot has been bought via credit and those who have done so are now selling due to needing liquidity. I'm looking at mid Feb as the low point but the reality is, who knows. I do genuinely believe, however, this is a huge opportunity to buy in and then just sit on it long-term. A 400% ROI in 3-4 years is not outlandish I don't think. Not at all. Again though, we're in unchartered territory, and I'm sitting offering my views from Monkey Towers not Monkey Island, so what do I know.

It won't happen but would love to see the rules changed for OT. Imagine how exciting it would have been had the Bills had the right to reply there. I could have watched that for hours. Exactly why it is my favourite sport to watch

Unreal....

Wow. What a drive.

We scored 3, they scored 1. We took our chances, they fluffed theirs. Weve gone to London, won a semi and are back there putting pressure on City. Maybe our legs fell off a bit, maybe we're missing Salah, Mane, Keith and Thiago. Maybe I don't give a fuck as long as we win. The fume from that will be fantastic. They can all cry me a fucking river. Up the shithousing, winning again, Reds