Tom Beck 🇺🇸
@thbeck1.bsky.social
Former IT professional, casual photographer, traveler. Keeper of fish. Advocate for local beer & wine. Amateur radio operator KI6KWY.
Now residing in beautiful Northern Arizona.
Banner photo is in Helena Montana.
Now residing in beautiful Northern Arizona.
Banner photo is in Helena Montana.
We've got a CME event going on. Good news: aurora may be visible in the lower states. Bad news: GPS disruptions possible.
www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-seve...
www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-seve...
G4 (Severe) Watch in Effect for 12 November | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
www.swpc.noaa.gov
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We've got a CME event going on. Good news: aurora may be visible in the lower states. Bad news: GPS disruptions possible.
www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-seve...
www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g4-seve...
www.gatechecked.com/passenger-ti...
Friends, don't EVER post a photo that contains a QR or bar code of something that might contain personal information. In this case, a woman posted a pic of her airline ticket, which some troll cancelled as a prank. Easy to do; no special skills required.
Friends, don't EVER post a photo that contains a QR or bar code of something that might contain personal information. In this case, a woman posted a pic of her airline ticket, which some troll cancelled as a prank. Easy to do; no special skills required.
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Passenger’s Ticket Canceled After Posting It Online
One TikTok “influencer” learnt the hard way that it’s not always a good idea to share your airline ticket online.
www.gatechecked.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
www.gatechecked.com/passenger-ti...
Friends, don't EVER post a photo that contains a QR or bar code of something that might contain personal information. In this case, a woman posted a pic of her airline ticket, which some troll cancelled as a prank. Easy to do; no special skills required.
Friends, don't EVER post a photo that contains a QR or bar code of something that might contain personal information. In this case, a woman posted a pic of her airline ticket, which some troll cancelled as a prank. Easy to do; no special skills required.
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Breaking:
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard - Naval News
Hidden beneath tarpaulins, an uncommon sight at Chinese shipyards, a new trimaran-hulled vessel appears to combine features of both surface ships and submarines.
www.navalnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Breaking:
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Unusual Black Trimaran Drone Ship Spotted In Chinese Shipyard
You heard it here first!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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I’ve just learned that John Searle, whose Chinese Room thought experiment is often used to challenge ideas of “understanding” in LLMs, died at age 93 on Sunday. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
John Searle obituary
American philosopher whose Chinese Room thought experiment rebuts the idea that computers can think as humans do
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I’ve just learned that John Searle, whose Chinese Room thought experiment is often used to challenge ideas of “understanding” in LLMs, died at age 93 on Sunday. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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🔔 The California Geological Survey is hiring a SEISMOLOGIST. 🔔
Duty station is in Sacramento. Position closes September 1st so apply now!
For duty statement, salary ranges, additional information and to apply, please visit calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Duty station is in Sacramento. Position closes September 1st so apply now!
For duty statement, salary ranges, additional information and to apply, please visit calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Staff Seismologist
Looking to make a difference? Join our strong and mighty workforce. We offer benefits and growth opportunities and impact the lives of millions of Californians.
calcareers.ca.gov
August 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🔔 The California Geological Survey is hiring a SEISMOLOGIST. 🔔
Duty station is in Sacramento. Position closes September 1st so apply now!
For duty statement, salary ranges, additional information and to apply, please visit calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Duty station is in Sacramento. Position closes September 1st so apply now!
For duty statement, salary ranges, additional information and to apply, please visit calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
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The California Geological Survey is hiring a Branch Chief to oversee 4 key programs in the organization:
🔹Forest and Watershed Geology
🔹Mineral Resources
🔹Geologic and Landslide Mapping and
🔹Burned Watershed Geohazards
Deadline to apply is 8/28.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
🔹Forest and Watershed Geology
🔹Mineral Resources
🔹Geologic and Landslide Mapping and
🔹Burned Watershed Geohazards
Deadline to apply is 8/28.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Branch Chief - Watershed and Climate Resiliency
Looking to make a difference? Join our strong and mighty workforce. We offer benefits and growth opportunities and impact the lives of millions of Californians.
calcareers.ca.gov
August 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The California Geological Survey is hiring a Branch Chief to oversee 4 key programs in the organization:
🔹Forest and Watershed Geology
🔹Mineral Resources
🔹Geologic and Landslide Mapping and
🔹Burned Watershed Geohazards
Deadline to apply is 8/28.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
🔹Forest and Watershed Geology
🔹Mineral Resources
🔹Geologic and Landslide Mapping and
🔹Burned Watershed Geohazards
Deadline to apply is 8/28.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
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🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 - Branch Chief of Watershed & Climate Resiliency for @cageosurvey.bsky.social
Looking for a mid- to late- career exec to manage the Mineral Resources, Geologic & Landslide Mapping, Forest & Watershed Geology, & Burned Watershed Geohazards Programs. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Looking for a mid- to late- career exec to manage the Mineral Resources, Geologic & Landslide Mapping, Forest & Watershed Geology, & Burned Watershed Geohazards Programs. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Branch Chief - Watershed and Climate Resiliency
Looking to make a difference? Join our strong and mighty workforce. We offer benefits and growth opportunities and impact the lives of millions of Californians.
calcareers.ca.gov
July 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 - Branch Chief of Watershed & Climate Resiliency for @cageosurvey.bsky.social
Looking for a mid- to late- career exec to manage the Mineral Resources, Geologic & Landslide Mapping, Forest & Watershed Geology, & Burned Watershed Geohazards Programs. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Looking for a mid- to late- career exec to manage the Mineral Resources, Geologic & Landslide Mapping, Forest & Watershed Geology, & Burned Watershed Geohazards Programs. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
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Naval Group's FDI frigate for the Royal Swedish Navy? 😉
Poster by David Morel / 800tonnes.com
Context: www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Poster by David Morel / 800tonnes.com
Context: www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
July 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Naval Group's FDI frigate for the Royal Swedish Navy? 😉
Poster by David Morel / 800tonnes.com
Context: www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Poster by David Morel / 800tonnes.com
Context: www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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shel silverstein on the LLM, 1981
June 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
shel silverstein on the LLM, 1981
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🇬🇧🇬🇧 UK folks 🇬🇧🇬🇧
I'm going to be in London the week of the 9th June to run a workshop on AI regulation.
Please reach out if you'd like to catch up in person!
I'm going to be in London the week of the 9th June to run a workshop on AI regulation.
Please reach out if you'd like to catch up in person!
May 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🇬🇧🇬🇧 UK folks 🇬🇧🇬🇧
I'm going to be in London the week of the 9th June to run a workshop on AI regulation.
Please reach out if you'd like to catch up in person!
I'm going to be in London the week of the 9th June to run a workshop on AI regulation.
Please reach out if you'd like to catch up in person!
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So let me get this straight. El*n's time in government is ending on exactly the same day it was scheduled to end, but everybody who is running with "leaks" about how he's disillusioned and quitting in a huff seems happy to be distracted enough not to ask if he's leaving with our fucking data.
May 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
So let me get this straight. El*n's time in government is ending on exactly the same day it was scheduled to end, but everybody who is running with "leaks" about how he's disillusioned and quitting in a huff seems happy to be distracted enough not to ask if he's leaving with our fucking data.
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You may not see their names or faces commemorated this month, but please remember these men and women from across the Pacific who served and sacrificed around the world for our country’s ideas.
May 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
You may not see their names or faces commemorated this month, but please remember these men and women from across the Pacific who served and sacrificed around the world for our country’s ideas.
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Not my mother sending me this 😂
May 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Not my mother sending me this 😂
Since the president wants to reward women for having large families, and celebrate winning wars, maybe his friend Vladimir has some spare Soviet medals lying about that we could get at a good price (art of the deal!).
[No offense intended to those who honorably earned these awards]
[No offense intended to those who honorably earned these awards]
May 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Since the president wants to reward women for having large families, and celebrate winning wars, maybe his friend Vladimir has some spare Soviet medals lying about that we could get at a good price (art of the deal!).
[No offense intended to those who honorably earned these awards]
[No offense intended to those who honorably earned these awards]
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Jesus: oh hi ur back early
Francis: (igniting flaming sword) Earth’s got Nazis, c’mon
Francis: (igniting flaming sword) Earth’s got Nazis, c’mon
April 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Jesus: oh hi ur back early
Francis: (igniting flaming sword) Earth’s got Nazis, c’mon
Francis: (igniting flaming sword) Earth’s got Nazis, c’mon
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Noticed a bunch of these ornate gold medallions slapped all over the Oval Office. We found em on Alibaba. “High-density Home Decoration Polyurethane Appliques Ornament PU Foam Veneer Accessories” from seller Guangzhou Homemax Decorative Material Limited.
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April 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Noticed a bunch of these ornate gold medallions slapped all over the Oval Office. We found em on Alibaba. “High-density Home Decoration Polyurethane Appliques Ornament PU Foam Veneer Accessories” from seller Guangzhou Homemax Decorative Material Limited.
sherwood.news/power/shop-t...
sherwood.news/power/shop-t...
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I knew it.
April 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I knew it.
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Secret headquarters of @rafluton.bsky.social
London Luton, 1980s. 📷 Dennis productions/Luton Heritage. #airportarchitecture www.instagram.com/p/DHGg1pUMLb...
March 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Secret headquarters of @rafluton.bsky.social
Snow yesterday, blue skies today. Temperature is just right so that melt water from the roof freezes before it reaches the drain.
Winter in North East Arizona.
Winter in North East Arizona.
March 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Snow yesterday, blue skies today. Temperature is just right so that melt water from the roof freezes before it reaches the drain.
Winter in North East Arizona.
Winter in North East Arizona.
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“.. we have cancelled the third engagement of ‘Hamilton’ at the Kennedy Center .. we cannot presently support an institution that has been forced by external forces to betray its mission ..”
@hamiltonmusical.bsky.social
@hamiltonmusical.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
“.. we have cancelled the third engagement of ‘Hamilton’ at the Kennedy Center .. we cannot presently support an institution that has been forced by external forces to betray its mission ..”
@hamiltonmusical.bsky.social
@hamiltonmusical.bsky.social