#Potential Returns

[mssalsathebiz]

The Ins and Outs of Tax Liens and Deeds: At the Auction and Beyond

Have you ever considered owning property without the hassle of traditional homeownership, or turn an investment into a profit? Tax liens and deeds offer a unique investment opportunity. This post will briefly explain the world of tax liens and deeds, explaining what they are, how to acquire them, and the potential benefits and risks involved. Understanding Tax Liens and Deeds Tax Liens: A tax…

[baltimoretaxaccountingservice]

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[howdoesone]

How does one hedge their bets in sports gambling to minimize losses?

Hedging bets is a strategy employed by sports gamblers to minimize potential losses and secure profits. It involves placing additional bets to offset the potential negative outcome of an initial wager. By strategically hedging your bets, you can reduce the level of risk and protect your investment. In this guide, we will explore the concept of hedging bets in sports gambling and provide practical…

[cryptoandbitcoinforall]

The pros and cons of investing in bitcoin: what you need to know

Global investors are interested in Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency. Investing in Bitcoin has gained popularity due to its spectacular growth and sporadic volatility. Before making an investment, it is crucial to assess the advantages and disadvantages. We'll examine the benefits and drawbacks of buying Bitcoin in this article so you can choose this digital asset wisely.

I. Benefits of Bitcoin investment

   1. High return potential:

The cost of Bitcoin has significantly increased over time. The cryptocurrency has produced significant profits for early investors since its launch. By making early investments in Bitcoin, several people have amassed millions or even billionaires' fortunes.

  2. Growing demand and restricted supply:

One of the appealing qualities of Bitcoin is its limited availability. 21 million bitcoins are the maximum number that can ever exist. Its value is anticipated to rise over time as a result of this scarcity and rising demand from people and organizations.

  3. Decentralization and security:

Bitcoin is resistant to censorship and manipulation because it runs on a decentralized network known as the blockchain. It is extremely secure against fraud and hacker attempts because of its security measures, which are based on solid cryptographic concepts. Those seeking an alternative to conventional financial systems find this system's decentralized structure and security appealing.

  4. Diversification :

Bitcoin helps traditional investing portfolios diversify by providing these benefits. Investors may be able to lower the total risk of their portfolio and increase returns by including Bitcoin in a well-balanced investing strategy. The price changes of Bitcoin have exhibited a comparatively poor connection with those of other asset types, such as stocks and bonds.

  5. Global accessibility:

Global transaction transparency is made possible by Bitcoin's digital nature, which eliminates the need for middlemen like banks or payment processors. People who reside in nations with restricted access to traditional financial services will find it particularly alluring due to its accessibility. Additionally, Bitcoin allows for cross-border transactions and financial transfers, which lowers costs and expedites settlement times.

II. The drawbacks of purchasing Bitcoin

   1. Volatility and price swings:

The well-known price swings of Bitcoin may be both a blessing and a curse for investors. Although it has the potential to generate huge returns, it is also susceptible to significant price fluctuations over brief periods. For investors who are risk-averse or have short-term investment goals, rapid price changes can be difficult.

  2. Uncertainty in terms of regulations and the law:

 In many jurisdictions, the regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies is still developing. Governments from all around the world are debating how to categorize and control digital assets like Bitcoin. This unpredictability poses some danger because it could affect Bitcoin's value and use due to regulatory changes or repressive policies.

  3. Lack of fundamental valuation:

Unlike conventional assets like stocks or real estate, bitcoin lacks underlying cash flows or earnings that may be used to calculate its intrinsic value. It can be dangerous to base Bitcoin's worth purely on speculation and market mood because it makes it challenging to determine its fair value.

  4. Risks of market manipulation and fraud:

 Market manipulation and fraud have happened in the Bitcoin market. Unsuspecting investors have been harmed by pump-and-dump operations, bogus exchanges, and fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs). When selecting platforms and investing opportunities, caution and comprehensive investigation are necessary.

  5. Technology difficulties and scalability:

The blockchain, which underpins Bitcoin, has scalability problems. Transaction processing times and expenses may increase as more individuals use the network. Scalability improvements are being made, such as with the Lightning Network, although there are still technology issues.

Conclusion

Investing in Bitcoin can present excellent chances, but it also entails some hazards. Before making any investment decisions, it is crucial to comprehend the advantages and disadvantages discussed in this article. Bitcoin offers global accessibility, the possibility for large returns, and the ability to diversify investment portfolios. Its popularity is boosted by its decentralized structure and security features. However, it's also important to consider Bitcoin's volatility, legal concerns, absence of a fundamental value, risks of market manipulation, and technological difficulties.

While investing in Bitcoin can be profitable, there are also drawbacks. Understanding the possible dangers and rewards before entering the realm of cryptocurrency is crucial. You may make wiser financial judgments if you educate yourself and keep up with current events.

There are numerous educational materials accessible if you want to learn more about cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin. The "Crypto and Bitcoin Mastery Course" is one of them and it offers in-depth knowledge of the realm of digital currency. Blockchain technology, investment tactics, risk management, and recognizing market patterns are some of the subjects covered in this course. You may broaden your understanding and improve the quality of your investment decisions in the world of cryptocurrencies by registering for a course like this.

To invest in Bitcoin or any other digital asset, keep in mind that education is essential. To learn more about cryptocurrencies and the technology behind them, have a look at respected educational materials and courses.

[pallavirajput74]

Preserve Your Wealth: Why Sovereign Gold Bonds Matter

[bibuck-saved-me]

can’t stop thinking about a post-canon arthur returns fic where instead of walking out of the lake, merlin stumbles upon arthur in the exact same way he did originally. arthur (who doesn’t remember his previous life at all at this point) is like 18, bullying a kid on the basketball court or something and merlin instinctively steps up to protect the kid. repeating the exact words without intending to, thousands of years later

“that’s enough. you’ve had your fun my friend.”

and arthur finally turns around, and says “do i know you?”

and merlin feels the entire world stop as he stares face to face with arthur pendragon again

[cashmoneychiyo]

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun Chapter 151 © Cash Money Chiyo (@grolia, jinky, @waxlightjohn, and our newest member satorii aka @morallygay!)

[demigods-posts]

call me crazy if you want. but i would love to see percy and sally go to therapy together. because these two have so much to unpack. the trauma. the codependency. the separation anxiety. the unspoken, pre-determined grief sally refuses to talk about. the unspoken, blood-coiling anger percy refuses to address. the potential is there. and i need it so badly.

[justaz]

arthur (prince of camelot) still has to study under a tutor bc yknow uther wants him to be very intelligent before becoming king or something bc its super important idk idc anyways merlin is doing chores in his chambers while arthur is squinting at a book and merlin eventually caves and asks him what he’s reading and arthur gruffly explains that its a collection of stories from greece that make absolutely no sense so merlin asks him to read them outloud to him. arthur of course teases him and calls him an idiot and asks how he could possibly help but does as he’s asked and reads the stories to merlin as he does his chores. merlin (being crushed under the weight of destiny and tormented by the prophecies that kilgharrah spews) understands the stories almost immediately and gets all excited and starts rambling about them with arthur. arthur is glad to have someone who understands so he can give something that reflects a hint of understanding to his tutor who accepts it and moves onto the next unit of education.

the thing is, arthur finds more stories in camelot’s library and brings them up to his room to read them aloud to merlin under the guise of completing his studies but really he just wants to watch as merlin’s eyes gleam when he understands whats happening and listen to him ramble on and on about them bc he’s gay. the stories stick with merlin though and he realizes that they’re cautionary tales, that the heroes who were told too much of their future doomed themself to fulfill them - that them fighting the prophecies led to their completion. merlin takes it to heart and gives a big “fuck you” to kilgharrah before forging his own fate and helping morgana with her magic and handing out an olive branch to mordred and now everyone can live happily and peacefully in an albion teeming with magic.

[ghcstao3]

for a large part of his life, ghost had a fear of snakes. with his father’s abuse planting that seed in childhood and roba only amplifying it through his torture, it isn’t much of a surprise at all.

but ghost… can’t stand for that. he doesn’t want this fear to have any power, because it means his father and roba still have a hold over him, even with the both of them long since dead. so ghost starts exposing himself to snakes, bit by bit. it isn’t the creature’s fault that he’s afraid of them, so he can at least try to do something about it.

and over time, with lots of therapy to pair with that exposure—ghost actually ends up falling in love with these creatures. they become his favourite animal in getting over his fear.

now—imagine snake shifter soap. a king cobra, large, powerful, venomous. he keeps his shifter form a secret because he doesn’t want people to be unnecessarily afraid of him; they have no reason to be, unless they give him one. only price and laswell know at this point.

then he catches word of ghost and his affinity. he’s already trusting with the lieutenant, more so than he should probably be, but he is. so there isn’t much thought behind revealing himself to ghost.

ghost is the first person to not show any sign of fear at soap’s shifted form. he instead just sits with this beast of a snake, trailing gloved fingers along the smooth pattern of soap’s scales. soap has never seen his lieutenant so… mesmerized. like a kid in a candy shop.

when soap shifts back, ghost asks a few questions, seemingly subconsciously rattling off a few facts about soap’s species that, honestly, some of which soap himself had no idea about.

some of which actually make soap deadlier in the field.

that little bonding moment propels their friendship forward, though it very well would have gotten to that point without soap’s shifter status. the process is just… sped up a little.

though, the snake shifter part does come with it’s benefits for ghost. when he’s already got a reputation and totes a skull mask around, it just makes him ten times more terrifying when he’s seen walking around base with a king cobra curled around his frame.

[crabonfire]

☆ Would merc still like you if merasmus turned you into a worm 🪱 ☆

characters: all mercs

tags: crack but not really I'm taking it kinda seriously, reader has a platonic relationship with the mercs

note: maybe someone's done this before idk I felt compelled to write something tf2 related and this is lowkey all I fucking got lmao

Also this is ridiculously long for a fic that was supposed to be crack so my bad (this was longer actually, but I cut out a bunch of yapping)

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• I feel like Scout's first reaction instead of panicking is to curse and threaten Merasmus.

"OUT OF EVERY SHITTY THING YOU COULD'VE DONE, YOU TURNED THEM INTO A FRIGGIN' WORM?!"

• He's yelling, so much to the point where Merasmus just teleports away and ignores it, finding it funny (of course he finds it funny what a dick)

• He realizes that when he was so busy yelling at Merasmus, he had lost you. He panicked, looking around the ground with a horrified frown, cursing to himself as he started to dig, looking closely. When he finally found you, he placed you on his hand with a frown, looking at how you moved against his fingertips. He wanted to cry a little, he really didn't know what to do.

• He's placing you under his hat. Usually he'd find worms or maggots gross as hell, and if he was going to be honest he still found you gross, but it was you, so...

• Then he rushes back to base, the panicked look on his face never leaving him. He alerts all the other mercs, making a huge fuss over how, you're a worm now, and they need to help him get back at merasmus to turn him back.

He's holding you in his palm, and you're just wiggling around like nothing is wrong cause you're a worm now. And the rest of the mercs look at him like he's crazy.

• Spy, Sniper, Medic, and Heavy are convinced he's lying. Demo believes him a little since he's experienced Merasmus' antics. Soldier automatically believes him fully since the worms there, but you're not, so that must be you. Engineer is just trying to keep the peace, trying to calm scout down, but it doesn't work as no one is listening to him.

• The team is skeptical, thinking that this is some elaborate prank and that, you're just out for a couple hours. But when you don't return tomorrow for the fight, or return after, that raises some suspicions on where you are.

• Ms. Pauling doesn't know where you are either. So is it true? Are you really the worm?

• A meeting is held, everyone stands around the rounded table, the light shining down on you. You're in your little wormy home, slithering and worming your way through life, forgetting your identity, eating leaves and sleeping in dirt.

The mercs watch as you're doing your worm thing.

Engineer clears his throat, making the attention go to him. He turns to Scout, and the confusion in his voice is evident as he speaks.

"Scout, you're absolutely positive that, this worm is (y/n)?"

Scout responds with an aggresive nod, the slight panic and frustration shown in his expression.

"I told you, its them! I saw it happen with my own two eyes, Merasmus found em, they got zapped and poof- they're a worm! A freakin' worm!"

• The team continues to look at you, so peaceful, so calm, being a worm. They don't know why, but, now it was much easier to believe him. The worm was just like you, chill and...cool...and awesome...and wow... amazing..

"So...what? They're just a worm now?"

Sniper said, picking up the jar you were in, looking at you curiously.

"I don't think they'll be too happy stuck like that."

Engineer spoke once again, "If they got turned into a worm, there's...probably a way to turn em' back, right?"

• That was enough to bring hope to Scout's mind. Of course! That was it, if he could find Merasmus and maybe force convince him to turn you back, everything would be okay! All his sadness had dissipated, and he was quick to start making plans.

• So they did, the team would go hunting for Merasmus, and make him turn you back. In the meantime, they'd take turns taking care of you.

• Scout liked to hang out with you, pretending like it was just like before, where you and him would sip sodas together and talk about anything and everything. He'd pour some soda in the dirt you were in, not really caring of the consequences and thinking everything was the same with you two. He really missed having someone to talk to, though.

"Man, I hope you can hear me. It'll be like, super fuckin' weird if I've been talking to you and you're not even in there.."

• Pyro wouldn't really see a difference. That sounds mean, but its really nothing personal. Though now that you were a worm, you weren't as scared as them as you usually were. They'd sit you down, with their plushies, having a nice tea party, watching carefully as you'd just slither about as a worm.

• Soldier was...confused. You, who once was a brave and selfless fighter, was now a worm. It fascinated him and scared him at the same time. He'd get awkward around you, wondering if you remembered him. He'd talk to you mostly, sometimes petting you...He'd try to.

"EVEN IF YOU'RE A WORM, YOU'RE STILL STRONG TO ME!"

"...You're still in there aren't you?"

• Demo wouldn't really know what to do with you either. He finds it kinda funny how you got turned into a worm. Unlike Scout or Soldier, he doesn't really panic, knowing you'll probably be fine, worm or not. He does miss having you to talk to, like scout. Sometimes he'd just be in the living room, and you'd be by the table in your little jar. He'd just watch curiously, but wouldn't really do anything.

• Same thing goes for Sniper. He legit doesn't really know what to do or say. But, he is a little afraid that you won't turn back into a person. Unlike Scout, he found that you weren't 100% obnoxious or annoying, someone to have chill conversations with after battle. He'd keep watch over you, letting you sit with him as he's chilling on top of his van. Sometimes he'd even bring you out with him in battles as he's camping out enemies during fights. He always makes sure you're safe, though.

• Heavy really liked you. He found you someone worth talking to, and a solid member of the team, so it was a bit jarring to see you turned into a worm. He'd keep his hopes up, though, talking to you like normal. Sometimes he'd watch you like Demo did, curious about you and your little world. It was weirdly calming, after battles he'd be worn out, and when he'd see you worming your way through leaves and dirt, it relieved him a little.

• Engie was a little off put by it, the same way soldier felt. You're just...a worm now? Huh. He doesn't really know what to say to that. Medic and him share the same thought, and that thought is, are you concious? Are you aware that you're a worm? Or are you mindless?

They can't help but think of it that way, in a practical sense. Medic would have to hide you from archimedes and the rest of his doves, who would love to eat you at any given chance.

Sometimes they'd do tests on you. Nothing painful or dramatic but, tests to see if you're still in there. They're really overthinking it.

Engie likes having you in his workshop late at night, makes him feel less alone when you're just worming. Medic keeps you at a distance, just to make sure he doesn't lose you or, have one of his doves eat you.

• Spy, is, kind of grossed out. Nobody has a close relationship with him. He did have a lot of respect for you, both on and off the battlefield. You were just a decent human being who he found a liking to, now you're...a worm. A gross, slimy worm.

He never let you into his smoking room, actually he never even let you out of your jar. He liked you, respected you, but liked you more as a person.

He feels pity, honestly, and just wants you to either be out of his way, or back to normal.

• When you do eventually turn back into a worm, they're all pretty glad. They all have questions, ranging from "Were you really in there? Like were you- aware?" And then "Was it nice being a worm?"

I'm sure you can tell who's asking which question and such.

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this what comic 7 leak does to a person

[shortnotsweet]

[ “REMEMBER WHEN” ]:

I CAN STILL SEE YOU AT THE PLACE OUT THERE WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES. DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN WE FELT LIKE THE ONLY TWO ALIVE? DON’T LET ME BE ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO SEEKS A LOST ROMANCE. WOULD YOU GO AND DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN GIVEN THE CHANCE?

— WALLOWS, NOTHING HAPPENS (2019)

Laena had known Rhaenyra since the two were only girls. They were the closest of friends—closer, even—under the watchful eyes of the castle and the upturned nose of the queen. Queen Alicent had a lovely face befitting for a lady and a brittle, jealous demeanor appropriate for a wicked stepmother. As much as Rhaenyra was drawn to her, she equally sought reprieve. Laena hardly worried, however, as Rhaenyra had the men, steel, and fortitude to rescue herself. It was only a matter of time.

In this AU, Rhaenyra’s older stepmother, Alicent, remains a contrary source of vitriol, intrigue, and affection. Her fixation on her stepdaughter evolves, until her envy is not only of her, but those who love her and are loved in return. Laena is clearly one of those people, and has earned the favor of the nobility in her own right. She wears gowns of silver, blue, and gold, and will become one of the most revered dragon riders of their generation. What else can she inspire but awe and envy? To Rhaenyra, it seems that tenderness is there, and maybe relief. Fondness is the word. It leaves a bad, coppery taste in Alicent’s mouth. Alicent doesn’t have hardly anyone to be fond of in this wretched place. Her children, perhaps, however many she’ll have. Or her husband, her father, or noble, dejected Criston Cole. And—well. No. It’s out of the question. Still. What compares to the camaraderie of shared girlhood? Like knows like, a dragon and dragon sharing the sky.

Laena is Rhaenyra’s first love and closest friend, and the two toe an ambiguous line between platonic and romantic. While they may never wed, their affinity towards one another is an open secret and there is an implicit understanding between families that should Rhaenyra be forced to wed Laena’s brother, arrangements will be made. It is, after all, hardly the first time such agreements have been enacted. Alicent is disgusted, of course; marriage between and man and woman should stay that way. She’s seen the wandering eyes and shared smiles, and something low in her gut twists in revulsion, and for some reason, hurt. Why are they free to do what they want and with whomever they please? No one is free here, not even the blood of the dragon.

Laena and Rhaenyra are both young women, not quite adults yet. In this imaginary timeline, Rhaenyra enjoys a relatively smooth few years before she is forced to take up a sword against traitors and defend her own right to the throne. Despite their complicated history, Alicent’s role in a usurpation attempt on Rhaenyra’s crown has been discovered. Laena reassures her not only of her own conviction and loyalty, but reminds her of the gossip and hurt Alicent has inflicted in the past, rooted in her own resent.

[brionbroadway]

tonight's episode is called a warm heart and a tombstone, how are we feeling friends

[sauronism]

"Other villains might try to find your weakness and poke at it. Sauron does something different where he tries to find what your strength is," Payne says. "The image of the eye is really appropriate, because Sauron sees you. He sees the best version of who you want to be, and then he's able to take your own desires for good and twist them to bring about his own evil ends."

in regards to sauron, from entertainment weekly ( source : x )

[fatalism-and-villainy]

Lot of talk about Margot dressing in the style of wrap dresses that Alana used to wear in season 3, and about the scene where Alana helps her get dressed, and I'm going to take that another step forward and propose "Alana and Margot having a questionably negotiated D/s dynamic where Alana chooses all of Margot's clothes and styling, Vertigo-style, and specifically shapes her to be the visual reflection of Alana's former self"

[prettyboysdontlookatexplosions]

from david j. skal's something in the blood: the untold story of bram stoker, the man who wrote dracula, on the staged reading stoker had done of dracula for copyright reasons (a common practice at the time):

Although Stoker really did believe Dracula had theatrical possibilities, his adaptation was perfunctory and his dramaturgy not quite ready for prime time. The breathless exposition he puts in the mouth of Jonathan Harker to avoid the difficulties of putting a carriage ride through the Carpathian Mountains on a proscenium stage is a prime example. "Well, this is a pretty nice state of things," Jonathan exclaims after being dropped off on Dracula's doorstep. "After a drive through solid darkness with an unknown man whose face I have not seen and who has in his hand the strength of twenty men and who can drive a pack of wolves by holding up his hand; who visits mysterious blue flames and wouldn't speak a word that he could help, to be left here in the dark before a--a ruin. Upon my life I'm beginning my professional experience in a romantic way!"