prbeckman
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In the mail - “Orchestrating Power” by @nathankfinney.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In the mail - “Orchestrating Power” by @nathankfinney.com
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What’s behind Silicon Valley’s psychotic break with reality?
Welcome to Apocalypse Capitalism.
As one prominent tech VC put it: “Maybe if you aren’t trying to destroy the world, you’re not trying hard enough.”
www.thenerdreich.com/silicon-vall...
Welcome to Apocalypse Capitalism.
As one prominent tech VC put it: “Maybe if you aren’t trying to destroy the world, you’re not trying hard enough.”
www.thenerdreich.com/silicon-vall...
Silicon Valley Apocalypse Capitalism
“Maybe if you aren’t trying to destroy the world, you’re not trying hard enough.”
www.thenerdreich.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
What’s behind Silicon Valley’s psychotic break with reality?
Welcome to Apocalypse Capitalism.
As one prominent tech VC put it: “Maybe if you aren’t trying to destroy the world, you’re not trying hard enough.”
www.thenerdreich.com/silicon-vall...
Welcome to Apocalypse Capitalism.
As one prominent tech VC put it: “Maybe if you aren’t trying to destroy the world, you’re not trying hard enough.”
www.thenerdreich.com/silicon-vall...
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Residents of the West African city of Timbuktu smuggled out tens of thousands of priceless manuscripts over a decade ago as al-Qaida-linked extremists swept into this part of Mali. Now the manuscripts have been returned after years of digitizing and other measures.
Timbuktu's famed manuscripts escaped al-Qaida but the threat remains
Residents of the West African city of Timbuktu smuggled out tens of thousands of priceless manuscripts over a decade ago as al-Qaida-linked extremists swept into this part of Mali.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Residents of the West African city of Timbuktu smuggled out tens of thousands of priceless manuscripts over a decade ago as al-Qaida-linked extremists swept into this part of Mali. Now the manuscripts have been returned after years of digitizing and other measures.
Another movie to watch is the "Gallant Hours" with James Cagney as Admiral Halsey. It tells the story of Haley assuming command of the South Pacific. (on Tubi) tubitv.com/movies/30748...
The Gallant Hours (1960)
Based on true events, an American commander in the South Pacific during World War II makes a critical move that helps them defeat the Japanese forces.
tubitv.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Another movie to watch is the "Gallant Hours" with James Cagney as Admiral Halsey. It tells the story of Haley assuming command of the South Pacific. (on Tubi) tubitv.com/movies/30748...
Another good movie that I watched last night is “Away All Boats” which tells the story of an APA attack transport ship in the various amphibious operations across the Pacific. Also free on Tubi. tubitv.com/es-mx/movies...
Away All Boats (1956)
During the Second World War, a group of Allied sailors board an old warship to transfer an infantry battalion to various parts of the Pacific.
tubitv.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Another good movie that I watched last night is “Away All Boats” which tells the story of an APA attack transport ship in the various amphibious operations across the Pacific. Also free on Tubi. tubitv.com/es-mx/movies...
I recently watched the movie “Task Force” with Gary Cooper. It tells the history of carrier aviation betwen the wars and during WW2 through the story of Cooper’s character. Its very good. It’s available for free on Tubi.
tubitv.com/movies/10003...
tubitv.com/movies/10003...
Task Force (1949)
A retiring admiral reminisces about his esteemed career, from his Naval Academy graduation in 1917 to lobbying Congress for aircraft carrier warfare.
tubitv.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I recently watched the movie “Task Force” with Gary Cooper. It tells the history of carrier aviation betwen the wars and during WW2 through the story of Cooper’s character. Its very good. It’s available for free on Tubi.
tubitv.com/movies/10003...
tubitv.com/movies/10003...
Interesting article on Army and Marine amphibian tank battalions in the Pacific during WWII. www.mca-marines.org/wp-content/u...
www.mca-marines.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Interesting article on Army and Marine amphibian tank battalions in the Pacific during WWII. www.mca-marines.org/wp-content/u...
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The most consequential shift of 1776 “was not one of battle lines but of ideology: the rejection of monarchism as a core American value,” Edward J. Larson writes:
What Actually Changed in 1776
The most consequential shift that year was not one of battle lines but of ideology.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The most consequential shift of 1776 “was not one of battle lines but of ideology: the rejection of monarchism as a core American value,” Edward J. Larson writes:
In the mail - Armies Afloat by John Curatola
November 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
In the mail - Armies Afloat by John Curatola
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Hard copies of "Orchestrating Power" are in the wild! I hear those that pre-ordered should be getting them soon. You only have a month left to pre-order and get your copies before the official release date: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Hard copies of "Orchestrating Power" are in the wild! I hear those that pre-ordered should be getting them soon. You only have a month left to pre-order and get your copies before the official release date: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
This is my favorite version of this song - Mandolin Orange - Harvest Moon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4u0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4u0...
Hopscotch Summer of Love featuring Mandolin Orange
YouTube video by Hopscotch Raleigh
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November 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This is my favorite version of this song - Mandolin Orange - Harvest Moon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4u0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4u0...
Just started watching the "Winds of War" miniseries based on Herman Wouk's novel. I watched this when it originally aired and it is still really good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZAB...
The Winds of War (Episode 1) The Winds Rise sa prevodom
YouTube video by Stalingrad Heritage
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October 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Just started watching the "Winds of War" miniseries based on Herman Wouk's novel. I watched this when it originally aired and it is still really good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZAB...
My favorite non-James Bond Sean Connery movies are-
Hunt for the Red October
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Hunt for the Red October
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
My favorite non-James Bond Sean Connery movies are-
Hunt for the Red October
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Hunt for the Red October
The Untouchables
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
I traveled to Erie, PA yesterday and today for a production and had a chance to view Lake Erie for the first time.
October 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I traveled to Erie, PA yesterday and today for a production and had a chance to view Lake Erie for the first time.
@bafriedman.bsky.social I recorded a TV interview today with Jason Bohm on the Continental Marines. Thanks for the tip!
October 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
@bafriedman.bsky.social I recorded a TV interview today with Jason Bohm on the Continental Marines. Thanks for the tip!
This is an interesting documentary. I did not know that the De Niro and Pacino characters were based on real people.
The Making of "Heat"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrQd...
The Making of "Heat"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrQd...
The Making of "Heat" in HD (1995)
YouTube video by Mango62uk
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October 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This is an interesting documentary. I did not know that the De Niro and Pacino characters were based on real people.
The Making of "Heat"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrQd...
The Making of "Heat"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrQd...
In the mail…The Destiny of Sea Power published in 1941.
September 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
In the mail…The Destiny of Sea Power published in 1941.
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I had a great time discussing the role of #OperationalPlanners and the Marine Corps University's School of Advanced Warfighting on @thestrategybridge.bsky.social podcast with @prbeckman.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/5fYA...
open.spotify.com/episode/5fYA...
September 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I had a great time discussing the role of #OperationalPlanners and the Marine Corps University's School of Advanced Warfighting on @thestrategybridge.bsky.social podcast with @prbeckman.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/5fYA...
open.spotify.com/episode/5fYA...
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Join host @prbeckman.bsky.social for a conversation with @briankerg.bsky.social about the School of Advanced Warfighting and the training of operational planners.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Join host @prbeckman.bsky.social for a conversation with @briankerg.bsky.social about the School of Advanced Warfighting and the training of operational planners.
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We have a new #StrategyBridgePodcast episode with @prbeckman.bsky.social dropping tomorrow! Stay tuned!
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September 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We have a new #StrategyBridgePodcast episode with @prbeckman.bsky.social dropping tomorrow! Stay tuned!
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-cease and desist
-null and void
-aid and abet
-free and clear
-ways and means
Why is law stuff like this always two words?
These are called ‘legal doublets’ and we can once again blame the Normans.
🧵⬇️
-null and void
-aid and abet
-free and clear
-ways and means
Why is law stuff like this always two words?
These are called ‘legal doublets’ and we can once again blame the Normans.
🧵⬇️
September 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
-cease and desist
-null and void
-aid and abet
-free and clear
-ways and means
Why is law stuff like this always two words?
These are called ‘legal doublets’ and we can once again blame the Normans.
🧵⬇️
-null and void
-aid and abet
-free and clear
-ways and means
Why is law stuff like this always two words?
These are called ‘legal doublets’ and we can once again blame the Normans.
🧵⬇️
The 12th and 44th New York Infantry Regiments monument at Little Round Top was vandalized.
www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...
www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...
Gettysburg battlefield’s largest monument vandalized: park officials
Officials released a photo of the suspected vandal who etched initials into a bronze plaque of the 44-foot tall "Castle" monument.
www.pennlive.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The 12th and 44th New York Infantry Regiments monument at Little Round Top was vandalized.
www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...
www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/0...
It's funny that you mention this. I was recently watching a Rick Beato video on YouTube about one-hit wonders from the 80s, and I realized that I don't remember my home phone numbers from the 80s, but I do remember 867-5309. bsky.app/profile/eric...
2. 867-5309/Jenny
There are a lot of answers here, but this was the first that came to mind. I’m showing my age. (I’ll try throughout this list to go with my first impulse.)
There are a lot of answers here, but this was the first that came to mind. I’m showing my age. (I’ll try throughout this list to go with my first impulse.)
a man in a suit singing into a microphone with the number 867-5309 above him
ALT: a man in a suit singing into a microphone with the number 867-5309 above him
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September 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It's funny that you mention this. I was recently watching a Rick Beato video on YouTube about one-hit wonders from the 80s, and I realized that I don't remember my home phone numbers from the 80s, but I do remember 867-5309. bsky.app/profile/eric...