- Apple's Billion-Dollar Stonewall: Our View from the EU DMA Workshop Hearing
https://blog.crypt.ee/apples-billion-dollar-stonewall-our-view-from-the-eu-dma-workshop-hearing/
Simply speaking; it's a 'money thing'. Somewhat expected (but not excused) because Apple 'works for the shareholders'. Greed is powerful and among other things, works against the 'common people' including plebs like me.
- Cryptee | Encrypted Secure Photo Storage & Encrypted Documents Editor
https://crypt.ee/
John Ozbay, of Cryptee, wrote the article in 1. above.
Cryptee, while not something I use currently, is an excellent tool. Of especial interest to victims of domestic violence, for example, is the plausible deniability aspect. Read about 'ghost folders' here:
Cryptee | Threat Model
https://crypt.ee/threat-model
- Marines, Army deploying missile systems to Luzon Strait
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2025/05/28/marines-army-deploying-missile-systems-to-luzon-strait/#
This is significant because, being close to Taiwan, these missiles could threaten and destroy Chinese ships during an invasion of Taiwan. The missile launchers are mobile, small and dispersed; thus are harder to neutralise. Perhaps the missiles make an invasion of Taiwan less likely.
- Cycling can be 4 times more efficient than walking. A biomechanics expert explains why
https://theconversation.com/cycling-can-be-4-times-more-efficient-than-walking-a-biomechanics-expert-explains-why-257120
An interesting, informative read. To me, it suggests that incorporating cycling into an exercise routine is a good idea - for many, an exercise bike may be the best option, when considering weather, security and road danger.
- Opinion | We Warned About the First China Shock. The Next One Will Be Worse. - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/opinion/china-shock-economy-manufacturing.html
Interesting analysis. Politics aside, from the perspective of current US governance, a disturbing read.
- 'Abundant Life': Study Finds Bible-Reading Is Better Self-Care Than Exercise | CBN News
https://cbn.com/news/health/abundant-life-study-finds-bible-reading-better-self-care-exercise?f5hf8Ag_aem_B-AdVRgo1L06M4w-rI2WCA
"A new study by the American Bible Society (ABS) finds that reading the Bible has better self-care outcomes than exercising, meditating, or even spending time with friends."
- Having a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit frees us from delusion and brings deep joy/peace/love - way better than any drug, 'alternative' spiritual practices, or various delusions. Repentance and humility are key.
Scoffing?
2 Corinthians 4:3-4 WEB
Even if our Good News is veiled, it is veiled in those who are dying, [4] in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.
Could this apply to you? Please read it carefully.
Then check it out with God. If you genuinely ask God to reveal the truth, you will find it, guaranteed.
- In the end, I realised
the hurt never turned to hate.
No matter how much my emotions
led me to feel so.
I never stopped loving people.
I stopped trusting them.
~ Morgan Richard Olivier
John 2:24-25 WEB
"But Jesus didn’t entrust himself to them, because he knew everyone, [25] and because he didn’t need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man."