Season's Beatings. My boys are gonna love it. Wife's likely to murder me though.

Steampunk raging bull 'Ozzy' in Birmingham New Street Station.

BBC News

Birmingham Commonwealth Games bull named after Ozzy Osbourne

Black Sabbath's frontman says he is "blown away" the popular sculpture will be named after him.

Chancellor on brink. History rhymes.

Boomer Litecoin on a tear.

Just discovered Casey Neistat. We need more of that energy. Inspired.

Flights and hotel booked for @BTC Prague You only live once.

El Regalo by @Rebel Money Incredible new piece.

Anyone used a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera? Seems like a great bargain rn.

BITCOIN IS MANNA Manna fed exiles during a transition from slavery to freedom. Both represent an unexpected solution arriving during a time of need from an invisible benefactor requiring discipline and faith to help people move toward greater freedom. 1. Both Arrived at a Moment of Crisis or Need Manna: The Israelites were in the wilderness with no stable food source. Manna arrived precisely when survival required something new. Bitcoin: Bitcoin emerged in 2009 after the global financial crisis, when trust in traditional banking and monetary policy was collapsing. Parallel: Both appeared at a time when existing systems had failed, offering an alternative form of sustenance — physical for one, economic for the other. 2. Both Were “Gifts” That Came From an Unseen Source Manna: Its origin wasn’t tied to human labor or agriculture; it “appeared” each morning. Bitcoin: Its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is anonymous and disappeared, leaving no desire for recognition or compensation. Parallel: Each is portrayed as arriving mysteriously — a provision without a visible provider. 3. Both Required Discipline and a New Kind of Behavior Manna: People were instructed not to hoard it (except before the Sabbath). They had to trust the daily provision. Bitcoin: To benefit, people must understand self-custody, scarcity, and long-term holding (“HODLing”). It requires resisting old habits like trusting central authorities. Parallel: Each introduced a new system that demanded new habits, discipline, and trust in unfamiliar rules. 4. Both Functioned as a Test of Faith or Conviction Manna: The Israelites had to trust that more would come each day. Bitcoin: Early adopters had to believe in digital scarcity before the world did. Believers today often see it as a test of conviction against volatility and skepticism. Parallel: Both challenged people to trust something unconventional, especially at the beginning. 5. Both Provided a Foundation for a New Society Manna: It sustained the Israelites while they formed a new identity and moved toward a promised future. Bitcoin: Bitcoin is seen by many as a foundational layer for a new financial paradigm — decentralized, censorship-resistant, and global. Parallel: Each supported the transitional phase of a community moving away from the old world into a new one. 6. Both Are Defined by Rules That No Human Can Change Manna: Its properties and schedule were fixed; humans couldn’t modify or force it to appear. Bitcoin: The 21 million supply cap, block rules, and emission schedule are immutable and non-negotiable. Parallel: In both cases, the “rules” were set by a higher or unseen authority, not by governments or leaders. 7. Both Invited Complaints, Doubt, and Resistance Manna: Many Israelites complained, doubted its quality, or wished for old food in Egypt. Bitcoin: Early on, many people dismissed it as speculative, worthless, or too strange — some still do. Parallel: Radical new forms of provision often generate initial rejection before acceptance. 8. Both Built Communities Around a Shared Belief Manna: The Israelites’ shared reliance on manna united them in their journey. Bitcoin: Bitcoin has become not just a technology but a culture and movement. Parallel: Each created a collective identity rooted in shared values and shared reliance.

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New Sydney Sweeney meme template dropped.

UK Budget drops next week. Can hardly wait.

No better time for a walk in the woods right now. Westonbirt Arboretum this week was simply stunning. God is good.