John Ford: Hollywood & the OSS
John Ford with Oscar® statuette, circa 1946. He is the essence of classical American cinema. Any serious person making films…
Hand to Hand: How to Find the Best Tactical Gloves and 7 Recommendations
How do you buy gloves? There are a lot of glove choices on the market and you’re on a budget.…
AI in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Collection
Pexels photo by Danny Meneses. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial component of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection, providing…
Best Tactical Dress Shoes of 2024: How to Select a Pair For Dress Wear
Here are some of my shoe picks for 2024. This list is not exhaustive. This list is for those who…
Prepare, Plan, and Prevail: Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Ruins from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, remembered as one of the worst disasters in the history of the United…
The CIA’s Secret Art Patronage: Abstract Expressionism in the Cold War
The Key 1946. Jackson Pollock. Oil on linen. Art Institute of Chicago. It’s believed that painting was named “The Key”…
From Bean to Brew: The Benefit of Adding Water to Coffee Beans Before Grinding
Coffee, the cherished beverage of millions around the world, is not just a drink but an experience. The process of…
Remember the Child Born
Remember the Child Born by Donavon L Riley In the mead-hall of memory, bold-hearted war-farers stand, Shield-wielders of the kingdom,…
Operation Bernhard: The Secret Nazi Counterfeiting Operation
The entrance to Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where the forgers operated. According to an article in The New York Times published…