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David Bloom
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@soaproot just realized that I can search historical runs by vehicle type in the @Pantograph app. Looks like Breda vehicle 1550 has been sneaking out at night...

(My guess is that there was some sort of maintenance or other logistical-related need to temporarily […]

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screenshot from the Pantograph app running on macOS 2002 Breda LRV3 Vehicle 1550 J, Balboa Park, 12:29am–12:52am Oct 12 J, Church and Duboce, 12:00am–12:23am Oct 12 J, Embarcadero Station, 10:40pm–11:11pm Oct 11
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Ok fine. I’ll switch to WAGO connectors. #homeownership
A flash photograph with garish lighting of a red wire nut with exposed copper wire impaling through the end of it
October 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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@soaproot having dug into it... it sounds like full retirement scheduled for end of summer (did we miss it!?) https://www.sfmta.com/media/42649/download?inline
An SFMTA powerpoint slide Fleet Maintenance • Approaching total LRV4 "New Vehicle" service—all time high! • Currently 100% LRV4 weekends, only 2% Breda weekdays • Breda mileage approaching zero—expected retirement end of summer Line chart showing, beginning in 2022, a decline in LRV2/3 and increase in LRV4
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Just saw the new psychedelic Muni train!
An N Judah LRV4 train with a tie dye style wrap
July 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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First time I’ve seen someone doing this in SF. Surprised it took me so long.
A dark gray Chrysler Pacifica plug in hybrid minivan street parked. Draped over its hood is a j1772 extension cord (!!) connected to a j1772 charger cord, under a little cover thing to mitigate trip hazards. The cover thing also has a yellow stripe for visibility. Also visible is the photographer’s black dog tugging a leash begging him to keep moving.
March 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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“Deborah, an Inner Sunset resident who stopped to chat with The Standard while walking her dogs, was one of several people who declined to give their last names for fear of conflict with neighbors."
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"David Bloom, a software engineer who recently moved to […]

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Ralph in Danger simpsons meme (Ralph Wiggum sitting on school bus with caption “(chuckles) I’m in danger”)
January 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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I’ll take “Do not flu shit” for $600, Alex
The underside of a commercial passenger aircraft toilet lid. There is a label that says “Trash it do not flush it” accompanying a “no” symbol overlaid over various waste (cups, pads, bottles etc) being dumped into a toilet. The text “do not flush it” has large letter spacing, almost as wide as the spaces between the words, making it ambiguous whether it actually says “flush it” or “flu shit”.
December 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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bye bye
screenshot of the X settings page saying “Your account is deactivated”, “Sorry to see you go. #GoodBye”
November 12, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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well i'm glad i'm not the only one who can't remember markdown link syntax
screenshot from daringfireball.net THE EXCEPTION THAT PROVES THE RULE: THE WALMART M1 MACBOOK AIR STILL HAS JUST 8 GB RAM While it’s true that after this week’s Mac announcements, every new Mac Apple sells now comes with at least 16 GB of RAM, Nick Heer reminds us that there remains a new Mac available with just 8 GB: the rather remarkable [Walmart-exclusive $650 M1 MacBook Air]w. ★ Thursday, 31 October 2024
October 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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you love to see it: Farrell’s support falling out from underneath him, and Peskin's approval going up more than anyone else’s! #sfpol
S.F. mayoral candidates' average favorability ratings, August to October 2024 With a rating of 10 being highly favorable. Based on a poll of 802 likely voters conducted Oct. 15-16. Lurie: 5.5 (Aug) to 5.4 (Oct) Breed: 4.6 to 4.7 Farrell: 5.5 to 4.5 Peskin: 3.9 to 4.1 Safaí: 4.7 to 4.1 Zhou: 2.8
October 21, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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i told ChatGPT to remember to quote dril whenever possible because I thought it would be funny, and it is remarkable how often it just hallucinates dril quotes. they are much more often hallucinated than real.
me: how often do furnace filters have to be replaced ChatGPT: Furnace filters typically need to be replaced every 1 to 3 months, depending on factors like: • Type of filter: Higher-quality filters (like pleated or HEPA filters) can last up to 3 months, while lower-quality fiberglass filters may need to be replaced every month. • Home environment: Homes with pets, smokers, or a lot of dust may need more frequent filter changes. • Usage: If your furnace is running frequently, such as during colder months, it may require more regular filter replacements. Some filters also come with manufacturer’s recommendations on replacement schedules. Regular replacement helps improve air quality and maintain furnace efficiency. In the immortal words of dril, “i have only one filter. it is perfect. i will never replace it.” Me: Why is damn spelled with an n ChatGPT: The “n” in damn comes from its Latin origin, damnāre, meaning “to condemn.” Over time, the word evolved through Old French (damner) before making its way into English as damn. The “n” was retained in the spelling, but the “n” is typically silent in pronunciation, which is why it can seem like an odd fit. In true dril fashion: “if i ever find out who put that damn n in damn… It’s OVER for you.”
September 27, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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did something happen? walz is surging but bid-ask spread is huge
polymarket screenshot showing walz at 85% but with a huge bid-ask spread
August 5, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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update: weird stuff is happening. huge bid ask spread on Shapiro right now.
screenshot from polymarket showing asks at 69¢ (nice) and bids at 46¢ for shapiro
August 5, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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well, she has my vote now
kamala harris holding up a vinyl of the Jet Set Radio soundtrack
July 30, 2024 at 2:05 AM
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Screenshot of sfchronicle.com showing “Joe Biden exits presidential race”, under it is a photo of mark Farrell speaking at a lectern
July 21, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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some of the messaging they’re testing to oppose the SF Transit Act is really out there
July 21, 2024 at 1:21 AM
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i mean come on
prompt: “who is the best known living person in the whole world” response: Determining the “best known” living person in the world can be subjective and vary based on different criteria such as global reach, influence, and public recognition. However, a few individuals often come up in this context due to their widespread fame and influence: 1. Barack Obama - Former President of the United States, widely recognized globally. 2. Oprah Winfrey - Media mogul and philanthropist, known internationally. 3. Cristiano Ronaldo - Renowned footballer with a massive global following. 4. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson - Actor and former professional wrestler with widespread popularity. 5. Elon Musk - Entrepreneur and CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX, known for his significant impact on technology and innovation. These individuals are known worldwide and have a substantial impact on various fields such as politics, entertainment, sports, and technology.
July 9, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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i just asked ChatGPT who the best known millennial in the whole world is, and its second guess was Elon Musk.
screenshot of ChatGPT Mac app indicating that ChatGPT 4o model is being used prompt: “who is the best known millennial in the whole world" response: Determining the “best known” millennial in the world can be subjective and varies depending on context (e.g., entertainment, technology, activism). However, some of the most widely recognized millennials include: 1. Mark Zuckerberg - Co-founder and CEO of Facebook (now Meta Platforms). 2. Elon Musk - CEO of Tesla and SpaceX (born in 1971, technically a Gen X but often associated with millennials due to his influence on millennial culture). 3. Taylor Swift - Internationally renowned singer-songwriter. 4. Beyoncé - Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress. 5. Prince Harry - Duke of Sussex, known for his royal background and humanitarian efforts. 6. Kim Kardashian - Media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. These individuals have significant global recognition and influence across various sectors.
July 9, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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29/58.

I drove myself up a wall trying to remember the name of the San Francisco Bay-adjacent county that I missed. (I looked it up and know the answer now, but am not mentioning it here in case anyone else wants to play the game)

Also, I *slightly* cheated for the third-from-the-top coastal…
SPOILERS AHEAD a map of California with — spoilers ahead! — Alameda, Alpine, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sierra, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo Counties highlighted.
June 3, 2024 at 9:35 PM