#Price surge

[cryptonewscentral]

🔥 XRP price surges 26% amidst Ripple’s legal win! The crypto space is abuzz with this stunning rally. Could this be the start of a new bull run? 📊🚀 

[townpostin]

Potato Shortage Grips Jamshedpur as West Bengal Halts Supply

Price Surge Hits Consumers as Traders Urge Government Intervention Jamshedpur faces potato scarcity due to West Bengal’s supply ban, prompting local business leaders to seek Chief Minister’s help in resolving the crisis. JAMSHEDPUR – The recent prohibition of potato exports from West Bengal to Jharkhand has resulted in a severe shortage in Jamshedpur, which has caused prices to increase…

[dencyemily]

Analyzing MANTA/USD at $3.60: Can the Bullish Trend Maintain Its Momentum?

Manta Network has recently experienced a significant 25% surge, indicating a strong bullish momentum in the market. However, caution is advised as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests potential overbought conditions, hinting at a potential pullback.

Despite the positive trends, investors should remain vigilant for a possible 10% correction, especially in the event of a bearish crossover. Such a correction could test crucial support levels and impact the overall stability of the asset.

Currently valued at an impressive $3.60, with a robust 24-hour trading volume of $570 million, Manta Network reflects a 20.65% increase, underscoring the prevailing bullish sentiment among investors.

A closer analysis of the 2-hour timeframe reveals Manta Network's resilience and potential for further growth. The asset maintains its position above an ascending trendline, signaling a robust bullish bias. Its position within the upper range of the Bollinger Bands, ranging between $4.1428 and $3.74913, indicates strong support and the potential for continued upward movement.

However, the RSI, standing at 70.57, signals positive price strength while also suggesting a potential decline in momentum. This raises the possibility of a bearish crossover, potentially leading to a 10% downturn. In such a scenario, Manta Network may face a test of resilience, with prices potentially retracing to $2.85693, a zone characterized by strong support.

On the positive side, sustained enthusiasm from buyers is crucial for further upward momentum. Breaking through the crucial resistance level of $3.63007 is pivotal for setting the stage for new highs.

The intricate balance between bullish and bearish forces underscores the need for investors to approach the situation with caution. The dynamic nature of the market requires constant monitoring, recognizing that today's gains may transform into tomorrow's challenges. In this ever-evolving landscape, Manta Network serves as an example of the volatile yet opportunity-rich nature of cryptocurrency investing. Investors are encouraged to navigate this dynamic market with careful consideration of both potential rewards and risks.

[hargo-news]

Bird's Eye Chili Price Soars, Once Hit IDR 150,000 Per Kilogram

#Bird'sEyeChili #PriceSoars Bird's Eye Chili Price Soars, Once Hit IDR 150,000 Per Kilogram

Hargo.co.id, GORONTALO – Ahead of Christmas and New Year, the availability of basic food supplies by the end of the year is dwindling. Consequently, the prices of several basic commodities, including bird’s eye chili, are sharply rising. In Gorontalo, the surge in chili prices has reached IDR 120,000 per kilogram, which was previously in the range of IDR 30,000 to IDR 40,000. One of the vendors…

[hometoursandotherstuff]

[navinsamachar]

Cryptocurrency : 1 क्रिप्टोकरेंसी ला सकती है आपके जीवन में ‘अच्छे दिन’, आया अच्छा मौका ?

नवीन समाचार, बिजनेस डेस्क, 7 जुलाई 2023। क्रिप्टोकरेंसी (Cryptocurrency) में निवेश करने वाले निवेशकों के लिए बड़ी खबर है। समाचार एजेंसी रॉयटर्स की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार गुरुवार, 6 जुलाई को बिटकॉइन अपने 13 महीनों में अपने उच्चतम स्तर पर पहुंच गया है। आज एक बिटकॉइन 3.28 प्रतिशत बढ़कर 31,500 डॉलर (लगभग 25,97,767 रुपये) हो गया। वहीं क्रिप्टो ट्रेडिंग एक्सचेंज कॉइन मार्केट कैप के अनुसार बिटकॉइन का मौजूदा…

[softwaring]

loving this stage of capitalism,,,,

[cerise-on-top]

Singing Price a Lullaby

Reusing one of my favorite ideas! I actually put in the names of all the characters I write for into a random picker and I got Price! Lovely, he's earned it!

Looking up from your phone, you gazed through the window, looking at the few stars and clouds that were visible. The sun had kissed the planet goodnight a while ago. And yet, here you were, all alone still, lying in your bed as you awaited your lover to finally finish his work for the day. A torturous time, really. Although he may have been so near, you dared not disturb him in what he deemed so important. And thus you were left to your own devices for hours now, asking him whether or not he had desired some food from time to time. Truthfully, an empty stomach was the only thing to make John abandon his oh so important work. And even then, conversation was sparse, he merely thought about work, not paying you much mind. While there may be the occasional answer were you to ask a question, it was short. He may have been the captain of a prestigious force, but that didn’t mean he should neglect you like that. Even you, with your understanding nature, had your limits. But it wasn’t John unintentionally ignoring you for the majority of the day that got to you, no. What really irked you was how few breaks he took. Yes, what he had to do was indeed of utmost importance, but you’d rather have him take care of himself either way. You brought him tea and water, incentives to get away from his paperwork for a few minutes at a time.

Looking at your phone yet again, the clock read 21:23. Had it been up to you, you would have dragged John from his desk and into bed. While you may not have been as strong as he was physically, you would hold him down until sleep would take him. If you needed to, you would learn to tie knots as well, anything to get your boyfriend to rest. With a sigh, you turned off your phone, deciding that you, and him, had had enough for the night. Your bed may have been a bastion of comfort, but it was incomplete without him. And thus, yet again, you sought him out in the one place he could almost always be found.

You knocked on the door to his office and, to no surprise, John invited you in, not bothering to open the door himself, however.

“Evening, love. Can I help you?” It was late, he had been working since the morning. Evidently, he was tired, his speech a bit slower than usual. John even had the gall to stifle a yawn around you. Had you been stronger, you would have picked him up, thrown him over your shoulder and carried him to your shared bed. But alas he was too heavy. The sentiment was still very much there, though.

“John, don’t you think it’s time to head to bed? It’s half past nine pm already, you’ve been at this since ten am.”

Turning back to his paperwork, he tapped the pen against his papers. “Just a little bit longer, then I’ll stop for the time being.”

Those few sentences made you irrationally angry. ‘Just a little longer’, that usually meant he’d be at this for another three hours or so, which was unacceptable. You took a deep breath and gently closed the door behind you. However, you could not pretend to be calm any longer as you stomped over to John, taking his papers from him and scanning them over. “Spelling error. Spelling error. Did you doze off as you wrote this? Wrong use of ‘than’. Spelling error.” You put the papers down with force, it was a surprise none of them had flown off the desk. “John, you’re dead tired and mentally exhausted. I think it’s time you call it quits for the night.”

Putting his pen down, he sighed. “Love, it’s alright. This is important and the deadline is coming up soon enough. I can go to bed later. I’m not tired just yet either.” He wrapped an arm around your waist, pulling you a bit closer and resting his head against you, closing his eyes for a moment. “I’ll join you soon enough, don’t worry.”

“Stop shitting me. You’re leaving this room right now.” Grabbing his arm, you pulled him up. You had expected otherwise, but he put up no fight as you dragged him off the chair. It seemed as though not even he wanted to really work anymore this late. No one was going to burn him at the stakes for heading to bed for the night. Or stopping for any other reason. “And if you’re not tired, fine. We’ll do something else until you are tired.” What a liar. You were sure if you forced him to bed and wrapped a blanket around him he’d be gone in roughly ten minutes. Maybe even less. His eyes were only half open, and he was, yet again, stifling a yawn. “Come on, we’re heading to the living room. I have an idea for what we can do.”

For a moment he hesitated, refusing to go along with you as you were halfway through the door. John looked back at the documents on his desk, barely moving as you tried to drag him through the door. His gaze seemed almost empty as he stared off into space. He was half asleep, even while standing there. Eventually, he relented, turning off the lights and following you into the living room.

Holding onto his wrist still, you sat down on the couch, patting your lap as John simply stared at you. Raising his eyebrow, it was clear what he wanted to convey. ‘I’m too heavy for you, I won’t be sitting in your lap.’ But that wasn’t your intention either.

“Lie down, put your head on my lap.” Although he may have been a captain, he obeyed your command, no complaints from his side either. It was adorable how he looked up at you, barely conscious. You were certain he’d fall asleep eventually. However, maybe, just maybe, you could convince him to go to bed without him actually falling asleep in your lap. You wanted to sleep in your bed as well, after all. All of this could have been avoided if only he would take better care of himself. You’re going to scold him for that, but it could wait until tomorrow. For the time being you ran your fingers through his hair.

“What are we going to do now? Watch the telly?”

“Quiet, my dear. I’m thinking.” What you were about to do was kind of embarrassing. You were only really used to singing to yourself when no one was around. But you always found your voice to be quite soothing. In fact, you could sing yourself sleepy with certain songs as well. It was a blessing and a curse. You hoped you wouldn’t start yawning throughout it. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as unlikely as one would think. Still, you’d give it your all. But what to sing? You wanted to go for something a bit nicer.

Eventually, you settled for a song, looking away from John for a bit before starting to play with his hair again. He never looked away from you, taking in all of your features, regardless of how many times he had seen them.

Your voice wasn’t overly loud, it wasn’t overly high pitched either as you sang. Still, you felt a bit embarrassed, avoiding John’s gaze. It seemed almost humiliating to you, singing in front of someone else after years of not doing so. But it would take John’s mind off of things, you hoped. Your little performance was nice, you could feel yourself relaxing a bit as well.

I think I found a flower in a field of weeds

I think I found a flower in a field of weeds

Searching until my hands bleed

This flower don't belong to me

I think I found a flower in a field of weeds

I think I found a flower in a field of weeds

Searching until my hands bleed

This flower don't belong to me

This flower don't belong to me

Why can't she belong to me?

Slowly, you could feel your eyes getting a bit droopy as well, a yawn coming along with the feeling. Still, you ignored such for the sake of continuing to sing. John shifted in your lap, laying down on his side as he nuzzled into your stomach. You couldn’t tell if he was actually enjoying this, anxiety building up in your chest. However, you had already started, it would be a shame to stop now.

Every word, every thought, every sound

Every touch, every smile, every frown

All the pain we've endured until now

All the hope that I lost, you have found

He wrapped his arms around your middle and sighed contently. Maybe your anxieties were unfounded after all. It wasn’t often he’d sigh like that, only when he was really comfortable. For a moment, you dared to look at him. His eyes were closed and he seemed happy.

Every word, every thought, every sound

Surrender

Every touch, every smile, every frown

Surrender

All the pain we've endured until now

Surrender

All the hope that I lost, you have found

His breathing was shallow and calm. Has he fallen asleep already? You would have preferred it if he had fallen asleep in your shared bed, but you supposed this was better than nothing. You could always just take a nap tomorrow.

I never had the nerve to ask

Surrender

Has my moment come and passed?

Surrender

I never had the nerve to ask

Surrender

Has my moment come and passed?

Surrender

I never had the nerve to ask

Surrender

Has my moment come and passed?

Surrender

I never had the nerve to ask

Your little performance was over now. You had found yourself to be quite tired yourself, but dared not to move in fear of waking John. Yet, eventually, he stirred awake, in spite of you not moving a muscle. His slumber didn’t last very long, if he had even slept in the first place.

“Beautiful, love. How come you never told me you could sing like that?”

“Well, it is a bit embarrassing. Even though I really do love singing. Anyway, go to bed, you stinker. It’s late and you’re tired.”

John sighed, but got up reluctantly. Having pulled you up with him, he linked his arm with yours. You were ready to hold him given how he swayed from left to right as he walked. “Nothing to be embarrassed about. You should sing more often. I’d love to hear you sing again sometime.”

“W-well, I’m sure that could be arranged… We’ll discuss that tomorrow. For now we’re heading to bed.”

“Wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else at this hour.” What a jester. Had you not intervened then he’d still be working away at some boring papers. But you were proud of him for complying. He needed that rest, after all.

You weren’t sure how long it took for him to actually fall asleep, but you could have sworn you heard light snoring the moment he hit the bed. In fact, he wasn’t even moving anymore, it was you, who had to drape the blanket over the both of you. But you didn’t mind. With a gentle kiss to the top of John’s head, you settled down for the night yourself, nestling into the blankets and getting comfortable. Eventually, you, too, fell asleep, tired from singing the lullaby.

[aniseandspearmint]

with the news about GROCERY STORES planning to implement 'surge pricing', I have to wonder, exactly what is the difference between stores planning to sell water at a higher price when it's hot, and stores raising prices during things like hurricanes and other disasters?

Seems like the same damn thing to ME.

[cryptonewscentral]

🔥 XRP price surges 26% amidst Ripple’s legal win! The crypto space is abuzz with this stunning rally. Could this be the start of a new bull run? 📊🚀 

[aunti-christ-ine]

ICYMI:

[dencyemily]

Uncertainty Looms as Analysts Watch for VRA's Possible Surge to 0.0015c Amidst Staking Resumption

Verasity (VRA) investors are caught in a state of anticipation as they speculate on the possibility of a significant price surge, with some envisioning a climb to 0.0015c, as discussed by prominent blockchain figure Egrag Crypto. However, amid these optimistic projections, caution becomes a crucial element in navigating the inherently volatile crypto market.

One of the key factors contributing to this uncertainty is the imminent conclusion of the staking program on March 31, 2024, within the Verasity ecosystem. Initial concerns of a substantial sell-off were prevalent, but recent developments have unveiled a twist in the tale – the staking program is set to resume on April 1, 2024, extending through 2025. This unexpected development introduces a new layer of unpredictability, leaving investors pondering the potential impacts on VRA's price dynamics.

Currently, the live Verasity price is at $0.005191, accompanied by a 24-hour trading volume of $8,100,062. Analyzing the 4-hour Relative Strength Index (RSI) for VRA, which sits at 52.43, the market sentiment appears neutral. This neutral stance suggests a lack of significant overbought or oversold conditions in the short term, potentially paving the way for price stability in the immediate future.

Delving into the 4-hour Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), a relatively flat trend is observed in the short term, aligning with the neutral market sentiment highlighted by the RSI. The 4-hour Know Sure Thing (KST) shows a slight bearish momentum in the short term, but the narrow range indicates that this bearish momentum might not be particularly robust.

In this landscape of neutrality, the Verasity market raises questions about potential price stability in the near future. However, investors are urged to stay vigilant and closely monitor developments, especially in light of the upcoming restart of the staking program.

Given the cryptocurrency market's intrinsic unpredictability, and while optimistic speculations are enticing, a cautious approach and informed decision-making remain imperative. Thorough research and a diversified investment strategy continue to be essential elements in navigating the dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies.

[alwaysbewoke]

[eaglesnick]

“No government that is for the profiteers can also be for the people, and I am for the people, while the government is for the profiteers.”— Rose Pastor Stokes

There is a cost of living crisis and it is not about to end anytime soon.

Food and non-alcoholic drink inflation reached a peak of 19.2% in October 2022. Although food and drink inflation is now much lower, it is never the less still rising, being 1.8% higher than a year ago. Today, the Uk  has the highest core inflation rate among the G7 countries as well as the highest level of food price inflation. A study by BravoVoucher predicts the cost of everyday food items will increase rapidly by 2030.

“This research provides a scary look into the future of food prices if current inflation trends continue. The dramatic increase we’ve seen in prices for everyday essentials like olive oil and baked beans is particularly concerning. It highlights the urgent need for effective economic policies to stabilize inflation and protect consumers.” (Social Equality: 22/07/24)

While food inflation is set to rage, super markets continue to make record profits. 

Asda reported  £1.1bn in profit for year ending 31st December 2023, a 24% increase on the previous year. Tesco reported raking in a massive £2.83bn in profit, a 12.7% increase on the year before. Simsbury’s is predicting profits of £1bn in 2024, and Waitrose has reported a 17% increase  in profits.

The lower end supermarkets are making even bigger profits. Lidl reported a quadrupling of profits for the year ending February 2022, and Aldi tripled their profits over the same period.

The point I am making is that while the cost of living crisis continues unabated the major supermarkets are busy increasing profits for their shareholders. There are many reasons the cost of food has increased, from global supply chain disruption, a rise in energy costs, to increased food production costs, but one that is never mentioned is the massive spike in supermarket profits.

Yesterday I talked about dynamic pricing – the practice of changing prices to match demand and supply – the most ridiculous example of this new form of greed being walking into a Stonegate pub at 8pm and being charged 20p more for a pint than if you had ordered the exact same drink a few hours earlier.

Tesco already use dynamic pricing for their online shopping platform, to allow:

“the company to optimise its pricing for maximum profitability” (The Strategy: Tesco Marketing Mix)

OK, so dynamic pricing is employed for Internet food sales. Most of us still prefer to go to the supermarket in person and “feel the goods” as it were. So we are safe from dynamic pricing. NOT SO!

More and more of British supermarkets are introducing dynamic pricing to the “in-store” experience in the form of electronic shelf-edge labels. (ESL’s)  Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda and M&S are all reported to be experimenting with ESL’s using Artificial Intelligence to generate algorithms to determine price minute by minute. Electronically displayed prices on the edge of shelving means prices can be changed minute by minute depending upon demand and supply.

Gone is the notion of value for money. The only thing that will matter  will be how much the customer is willing to pay for any particular item at any given particular moment in time, regardless of what it cost to produce.

If price is going to be determined by how much people are willing to pay, how long before we have the scenario of the  sole remaining can of baked beans on a Tesco shelf being sold not at its current price of  £1.40 per can but at £2.50 simply because one shopper has more money than another?

Profiteering has been described as:

“The practice of making or seeking to make excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally or in a black market”

Profiteering now has another definition: dynamic pricing.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Wendy’s Makes It Clear After Backlash: No Surge Pricing

The fast-food company says its dynamic-pricing strategy was misconstrued

I call bullshit.

Wendy’s said it would invest in artificial intelligence-enabled digital menu boards in U.S. restaurants.

https://www.wsj.com/business/wendys-dynamic-pricing-backlash-46985ebf?

[andromedasummer]

opal has her first post-op checkup tomorrow with the vet. her voice is still croaky but shes settled down and is looking a lot happier now her teeth aren't giving her trouble. her drool output has increased which means ive woken in the middle of the night to a lot of thick, wet globs falling on my face because shes been taken with affection and happiness in the middle of her sleep/rest and now needs to hover over me and rub her head against mine to express that overpowering love.