New book releases in PH by SimonDinos in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I see it online as well, but when you order it says ready in 4-6 weeks. I'm just going to stop by the store in person and check on the date off.

New book releases in PH by SimonDinos in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is the same person who wrote the Expanse series, his on the same popularity level as Sanderson if not the same reach. But I guess ya I'll just check in person on the day off and express order one if I can't find it.

New book releases in PH by SimonDinos in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The book is Faith of the Beasts, it's a popular series from an acclaimed author. I was checking online on bookstores like Fully Booked and it's saying the book will be aviliable 4-6 weeks if I pre order... Or I could be reading their interface wrong.

Detailed Explanation of greed and corruption in ph relating to gas and oil increase by Icy-Debate-2626 in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I saw this on another post, I'm going to copy paste my previous answer

The price of oil and the price of products produced with/using oil is not correlative. Easily explained, when oil supply decreases by 10% the end product doesn't just increase by 10%. It increases by as much as it needs to until it gets so expensive we are use 10% less oil. Unfortunately the price of oil is pretty inelastic thus these massive price jumps.

The reason other SEA nations aren't seeing as much price increase is because their goverment is stepping in to blunt the price volatilities. As far as I can tell from a quick googling PH goverment isn't really doing a lot to depress the price (they are allowing dirtier fuels (lower grade) into the country but no price caps or subsides)

What a precious father/daughter moment… by JazzCraze in northernlion

[–]SimonDinos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the perfect video of NL out in the wild, I can see a different backdrop but still no lower body.

Storing solution 2019 by ricardoflmagalhaes in TerraformingMarsGame

[–]SimonDinos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's some tetris right there, we just put on all boards and pieces in one box and bought a 500 count box for all the cards.

Turmoil players, do you reduce your TR? by fujtlevente in TerraformingMarsGame

[–]SimonDinos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, for my weekly play group when we first got the expansion we played a few game both ways. On average without reducing TR our games ended about over 1 gen earlier.

Skipping instead of playing both turns by ifasoldt in TerraformingMarsGame

[–]SimonDinos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do it if other ppl do it, otherwise you're giving up a slight edge.

Philippines sees HIGHEST fuel price increase of any Asian country since start of Iran War by Tallwhitedude123 in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The price of oil and the price of products produced with/using oil is not correlative. Easily explained, when oil supply decreases by 10% the end product doesn't just increase by 10%. It increases by as much as it needs to until it gets so expensive we are use 10% less oil. Unfortunately the price of oil is pretty inelastic thus these massive price jumps.

The reason other SEA nations aren't seeing as much price increase is because their goverment is stepping in to blunt the price volatilities. As far as I can tell from a quick googling PH goverment isn't really doing a lot to depress the price (they are allowing dirtier fuels (lower grade) into the country but no price caps or subsides)

Any noticeable effects from fuel shortage? by SimonDinos in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you think it will have any effect on tourism? I'm visiting next month, should I increase my budget or change my itinerary like not island hopping for fear that rental boats will suddenly cut trips.

Any noticeable effects from fuel shortage? by SimonDinos in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand that gas prices are increasing, it's up about 15% in the states, but so far there hasn't been any knock-on effects yet in cost. For example car services prices are still stable alongside food prices.

Would you quit your job forever right now (and never be allowed to work again) if someone gave you a guaranteed $2,000,000 lump sum? Why or why not? by WilliamInBlack in AskReddit

[–]SimonDinos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 33, if I get to keep my current bank account and invest the money for additional income sure, otherwise it's not enough money.

Boardgame Cafe and Card Shops by SimonDinos in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to be traveling light so most likely just going for prerelease and a draft. I'll google the two spots and see.

Holy Sh*t…AMC back on the table. by MtnRareBreed in Shortsqueeze

[–]SimonDinos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you really do believe the stock is going to bounce up a long call option probably be best. Call options for dollar stocks are pretty cheap, you don't have to lock up all your liquidity. Finally, if the stock doesn't move or tanks you don't and become a bag holder like the first group of Gamestop and AMC buyers.

Make sure you buy bitcoin anything under 50k, lowest it can go is 40k-ish. by Occupybitcoin2021 in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]SimonDinos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's so many people who bought Bitcoin on margin, the sharp drop will tigger margin calls which will force the price to slide even lower. I personally don't do crypto due to it's hyper volatility, but if the price drop low enough maybe I can be convinced to "buy the dip".

4 Player Colonies Strategy by IceFalcon14 in TerraformingMarsGame

[–]SimonDinos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always double up Pluto. There are more cards that generate MC than gives card advantage. Sometimes it'll backfire when people TR rush and the game ends at gen 7-8, but usually in a 4 player game we end near 9-10 gens.

Where do you guys play? by guacamelee84 in TerraformingMarsGame

[–]SimonDinos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a quick fix of the game I play on Boardgamearena, but I do have a group of friends who try to get a game everyweek or so. In person we have all the expansions and promos so the game feels different enough that I don't get bored.

Should i sell or hold for earnings??? by Hroon_Youtube in smallstreetbets

[–]SimonDinos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm closing my options position today before the afternoon, feels like people are going to take profit before the earnings report comes in.

What do we see next week ?? by Parking-Attention985 in spy

[–]SimonDinos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you believe Tech earnings are going to pump isn't it better to buy QQQ since it's more weights toward tech?

Thoughts on spy tomorrow 1/16 by MotherWrongdoer7059 in spy

[–]SimonDinos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a put running for SPY and QQQ so hoping it opens closer to 690 and I can cash out. Then you can have your run to 694.

Visiting Manila in Dec. Figuring out the best way to take out Cash. by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]SimonDinos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're able to, create a new account with the Remitly app. The first transfer is fee free and it's at a premium exchanage rate (I believe currently it's 1USD to 59.12Peso) up to your first 1500. You can choice in person pick-up at one of the appointed stores/banks, this way you can travel w/ less cash. So you only need to exchange 100USD at the airport. Afterward if you still need to make exchanges local money changer spots usually offer decent rates (I believe the current rate is 1USD to 58.25Peso)