Martin D.B. Brown
@martindbbrown.bsky.social
Historian, parent, husband, occasional Bondologist
#BondianColdWar book
https://martindbrown.substack.com/
https://www.routledge.com/The-Bondian-Cold-War-The-Transnational-Legacy-of-a-Cultural-Icon/Brown-Granieri-Blaive/p/book/9780367569365
#BondianColdWar book
https://martindbrown.substack.com/
https://www.routledge.com/The-Bondian-Cold-War-The-Transnational-Legacy-of-a-Cultural-Icon/Brown-Granieri-Blaive/p/book/9780367569365
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Chinese astronauts become the first to grill wings in space, paving the way for future uncstronauts
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Chinese astronauts become the first to grill wings in space, paving the way for future uncstronauts
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"Books, For Men™ are sort of like YouTube videos, but without the visuals, and then written down."
Welcome to Books, For Men™
From the people behind Books, come Books, For Men™. Books, For Men™ have thick, sturdy pages. Built for a man’s eyeballs. Books, For Men™ are nonfi...
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February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"Books, For Men™ are sort of like YouTube videos, but without the visuals, and then written down."
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Today, California signed an MOU with Ukraine.
Even amid the chaos and anxiety in Washington, California continues to lead as a steady transatlantic partner.
We will always be a global partner for good.
Even amid the chaos and anxiety in Washington, California continues to lead as a steady transatlantic partner.
We will always be a global partner for good.
February 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Today, California signed an MOU with Ukraine.
Even amid the chaos and anxiety in Washington, California continues to lead as a steady transatlantic partner.
We will always be a global partner for good.
Even amid the chaos and anxiety in Washington, California continues to lead as a steady transatlantic partner.
We will always be a global partner for good.
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I think one of the real challenges in discussing anything to do with trans people is that the media simply cannot accept that the anti-position is entirely eliminationist. There is no way to "exist in public whilst trans" that they will accept, right down to celebrating a doctor quitting.
Susan Smith of For Women Scotland is quoted in this piece saying that Dr Upton leaving the NHS will be "a relief to female patients."
The employment tribunal found that Upton had done nothing wrong! She was completely innocent of any kind of harassment!
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1592555...
The employment tribunal found that Upton had done nothing wrong! She was completely innocent of any kind of harassment!
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1592555...
Trans doc at centre of landmark Sandi Peggie court battle quits NHS
THE trans medic at the heart of a changing room war that cost taxpayers a staggering £400,000 has walked out on the NHS. NHS Fife bosses racked up the eye-watering bill in a failed bid to hush up n…
www.thescottishsun.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
I think one of the real challenges in discussing anything to do with trans people is that the media simply cannot accept that the anti-position is entirely eliminationist. There is no way to "exist in public whilst trans" that they will accept, right down to celebrating a doctor quitting.
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🎥 The story of Abdullah, forcibly displaced in the occupied #WestBank by Israel's operation 'Iron Wall' which began a year ago.
Abdullah is one of more than 33,000 #Palestine Refugees who have been unable to return to their homes in the camps.
#UNRWAworks to support people like Abdullah.
Abdullah is one of more than 33,000 #Palestine Refugees who have been unable to return to their homes in the camps.
#UNRWAworks to support people like Abdullah.
February 15, 2026 at 11:02 AM
🎥 The story of Abdullah, forcibly displaced in the occupied #WestBank by Israel's operation 'Iron Wall' which began a year ago.
Abdullah is one of more than 33,000 #Palestine Refugees who have been unable to return to their homes in the camps.
#UNRWAworks to support people like Abdullah.
Abdullah is one of more than 33,000 #Palestine Refugees who have been unable to return to their homes in the camps.
#UNRWAworks to support people like Abdullah.
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An astonishing account of recklessness and maladministration at the highest levels. (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:18 AM
An astonishing account of recklessness and maladministration at the highest levels. (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/u...
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We need to take workplace stress and burnout fa more seriously in UKHE. The job is getting harder not easier and high levels of sustained stress damages our health (and ‘productivity’). www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Facing meltdown? Over 75% of people suffer from burnout - here’s what you need to know
Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:47 AM
We need to take workplace stress and burnout fa more seriously in UKHE. The job is getting harder not easier and high levels of sustained stress damages our health (and ‘productivity’). www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The whole "Trump did well to force European govts to up defence spending" is such an idiotic take (the Greek definition), it's difficult to understand why anyone thinks it's a gottcha, but Quislings gotta Quisle
February 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The whole "Trump did well to force European govts to up defence spending" is such an idiotic take (the Greek definition), it's difficult to understand why anyone thinks it's a gottcha, but Quislings gotta Quisle
Russia’s shell output soars as it prepares for ‘next war’, warns Estonia www.ft.com/content/7b5e...
Russia’s shell output soars as it prepares for ‘next war’, warns Estonia
Factories produced 7mn shells, mortar rounds and rockets last year, up from 4.5mn in 2024
www.ft.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Russia’s shell output soars as it prepares for ‘next war’, warns Estonia www.ft.com/content/7b5e...
He's gone full Fox, never go full Fox
When I lived in Japan, far-right parties used to drive around blaring out propaganda from loudspeaker vans. People saw them as public nuisances at best, dangerous nutters at worst. Interesting to see Matt Goodwin adopt the same strategy.
February 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
He's gone full Fox, never go full Fox
February 15, 2026 at 8:51 AM
*Deep breath...off to look at the Torygasp
a man in a suit and tie is making a face
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a face
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
*Deep breath...off to look at the Torygasp
Oh, is he going anywhere nice? Ooh, I see
Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders www.reuters.com/world/rubio-...
Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders www.reuters.com/world/rubio-...
www.reuters.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Oh, is he going anywhere nice? Ooh, I see
Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders www.reuters.com/world/rubio-...
Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders www.reuters.com/world/rubio-...
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How many times, in how many contexts, in how many ways am I going to have to say that this is what "AI" does— what it fundamentally *is*— before it sinks in? That all Bullshit engines do is statistically correlate training data & inputs via their weights to produce outputs you are likely to accept…
February 15, 2026 at 3:57 AM
How many times, in how many contexts, in how many ways am I going to have to say that this is what "AI" does— what it fundamentally *is*— before it sinks in? That all Bullshit engines do is statistically correlate training data & inputs via their weights to produce outputs you are likely to accept…
Mandarin mayhem
Starmer’s judgment comes under scrutiny after more close aides leave office
www.ft.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns www.ft.com/content/a140...
Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns
Vitali Klitschko says Russia is seeking to annihilate the country’s statehood
www.ft.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns www.ft.com/content/a140...
‘The best we can hope for’: Rubio’s Munich unity appeal fails to woo Europe www.ft.com/content/9463...
‘The best we can hope for’: Rubio’s Munich unity appeal fails to woo Europe
US secretary of state sought to mollify but underlying message reinforced US administration’s talking points
www.ft.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:05 AM
‘The best we can hope for’: Rubio’s Munich unity appeal fails to woo Europe www.ft.com/content/9463...
"Sydney's back door into a new front door" www.dezeen.com/2025/10/31/b...
RSHP completes Barangaroo South masterplan on Sydney harbour
RSHP has completed the Barangaroo South masterplan in Sydney, transforming an abandoned container port into a commercial and residential district.
www.dezeen.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:48 AM
"Sydney's back door into a new front door" www.dezeen.com/2025/10/31/b...
Bottom line is Herzog was right
Creation is Violent: Anecdotes on Kinski's Final Years (2021) ⭐ 7.2 | Documentary www.imdb.com/title/tt1458...
Creation is Violent: Anecdotes on Kinski's Final Years (2021) ⭐ 7.2 | Documentary www.imdb.com/title/tt1458...
Creation is Violent: Anecdotes on Kinski's Final Years (2021) ⭐ 7.2 | Documentary
1h 21m
www.imdb.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Bottom line is Herzog was right
Creation is Violent: Anecdotes on Kinski's Final Years (2021) ⭐ 7.2 | Documentary www.imdb.com/title/tt1458...
Creation is Violent: Anecdotes on Kinski's Final Years (2021) ⭐ 7.2 | Documentary www.imdb.com/title/tt1458...
Plans unveiled for Australia's first new city in over 100 years www.dezeen.com/2026/02/11/p...
Plans unveiled for Australia's first new city in over 100 years
American studio SOM and Australian studio Hassell have revealed plans for Bradfield City, a new 114-hectare city in western Sydney.
www.dezeen.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Plans unveiled for Australia's first new city in over 100 years www.dezeen.com/2026/02/11/p...
Inside the Classified Whistleblower Complaint Against America's Spy Chief (UPDATED) open.substack.com/pub/theicema...
Inside the Classified Whistleblower Complaint Against America's Spy Chief (UPDATED)
White House invoked executive privilege to redact portions of complaint alleging Tulsi Gabbard restricted an NSA report involving Jared Kushner for political reasons
open.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Inside the Classified Whistleblower Complaint Against America's Spy Chief (UPDATED) open.substack.com/pub/theicema...
It was a massacre, not 'incidents' | Opinion www.haaretz.com/opinion/2026...
It was a massacre, not 'incidents' | Opinion
A National Memory That Isn't Accurate in Its Language Doesn't Merely Endanger the Historical Truth, but Also Undermines Our Own Moral Judgment of the Enemy That Perpetrated the Massacre
www.haaretz.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:28 AM
It was a massacre, not 'incidents' | Opinion www.haaretz.com/opinion/2026...