Tom Plagge
@tplagge.bsky.social
Data science, former cosmologist, twin dad
When BART went down for a day back in May because of a network issue, ok, fine—freak things happen, computers are annoying sometimes.
Having it happen again, on a weekday, is unacceptable and calls into question the agency’s basic competence.
Having it happen again, on a weekday, is unacceptable and calls into question the agency’s basic competence.
September 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
When BART went down for a day back in May because of a network issue, ok, fine—freak things happen, computers are annoying sometimes.
Having it happen again, on a weekday, is unacceptable and calls into question the agency’s basic competence.
Having it happen again, on a weekday, is unacceptable and calls into question the agency’s basic competence.
My alma mater never really had enough of a sports footprint to stand in for a type of guy, the way that Notre Dame and USC do. Until now. Between Halliburton and Purdy, I feel like we have the “wholesome but annoying overachiever” lane locked down.
June 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
My alma mater never really had enough of a sports footprint to stand in for a type of guy, the way that Notre Dame and USC do. Until now. Between Halliburton and Purdy, I feel like we have the “wholesome but annoying overachiever” lane locked down.
But will I be able to get my soundblaster to work
So proud to announce that the Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source!
blogs.windows.com/windowsdevel...
blogs.windows.com/windowsdevel...
The Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source
Today we’re very excited to announce the open-source release of the Windows Subsystem for Linux. This is the result of a multiyear effort to prepare for this, and a great closure to the first ever iss...
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May 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
But will I be able to get my soundblaster to work
The year is 2045. A new kitschy 2020s-themed bar is opening up. It’s called The Lockdown. You wear a mask until you get to your barstool, which is surrounded by plastic partitions. Tiger King is on.
May 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The year is 2045. A new kitschy 2020s-themed bar is opening up. It’s called The Lockdown. You wear a mask until you get to your barstool, which is surrounded by plastic partitions. Tiger King is on.
I know it’s like the 27th weirdest thing that happened today, but I can’t stop thinking about the Noem bag story. Does every admin official carry a go bag around? Is Hegseth carrying a case of whiskey with him everywhere he goes?
April 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I know it’s like the 27th weirdest thing that happened today, but I can’t stop thinking about the Noem bag story. Does every admin official carry a go bag around? Is Hegseth carrying a case of whiskey with him everywhere he goes?
I can’t believe you sickos are watching the speech
March 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I can’t believe you sickos are watching the speech
I was very much a bit player in the civic tech movement, but I was there, and I’m here to report back that “government by giving the smartest boys access to the computer” is something to laugh at, not fear
February 4, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I was very much a bit player in the civic tech movement, but I was there, and I’m here to report back that “government by giving the smartest boys access to the computer” is something to laugh at, not fear
Anyone in Berkeley want some homebrewing gear?
January 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Anyone in Berkeley want some homebrewing gear?
I appreciate Costco Auto, but I feel like they should offer a $500 discount if you replace the nameplate with Kirkland
January 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I appreciate Costco Auto, but I feel like they should offer a $500 discount if you replace the nameplate with Kirkland
My dumbest but most sincerely held Berkeley public policy idea is that we should build a gondola that runs from Marin+Grizzly Peak to Monterey Market
January 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
My dumbest but most sincerely held Berkeley public policy idea is that we should build a gondola that runs from Marin+Grizzly Peak to Monterey Market
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Maoist Tendency)
December 31, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Maoist Tendency)
2000 University Ave can support an eatery that stays open even later than this. I just have a feeling.
www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...
www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...
This Bay Area pizzeria became a national hit. Now, it’s expanding
Berkeley's wildly popular Rose Pizzeria is opening an all-day cafe called Cafe Brusco with coffee, sandwiches and more.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 19, 2024 at 6:20 PM
2000 University Ave can support an eatery that stays open even later than this. I just have a feeling.
www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...
www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...
My daughter described Erling Haaland as a “misshapen Legolas”
December 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM
My daughter described Erling Haaland as a “misshapen Legolas”
Reposted by Tom Plagge
The City of Berkeley has issued an Evacuation Order due to a Tsunami coming to West Berkeley.
EVACUATE NOW
People in the Tsunami Zone are in IMMEDIATE DANGER and MUST EVACUATE NOW. Stay east of 7th St. This is a lawful order to leave now.
EVACUATE NOW
People in the Tsunami Zone are in IMMEDIATE DANGER and MUST EVACUATE NOW. Stay east of 7th St. This is a lawful order to leave now.
December 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM
The City of Berkeley has issued an Evacuation Order due to a Tsunami coming to West Berkeley.
EVACUATE NOW
People in the Tsunami Zone are in IMMEDIATE DANGER and MUST EVACUATE NOW. Stay east of 7th St. This is a lawful order to leave now.
EVACUATE NOW
People in the Tsunami Zone are in IMMEDIATE DANGER and MUST EVACUATE NOW. Stay east of 7th St. This is a lawful order to leave now.
Jerry Jones buying Spurs is not the worst case scenario. John Fisher is the worst. Jerry Jones would be #2.
December 3, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Jerry Jones buying Spurs is not the worst case scenario. John Fisher is the worst. Jerry Jones would be #2.
Liking all the Berkeley mayor tweets like slot machine dot gif
November 16, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Liking all the Berkeley mayor tweets like slot machine dot gif
Don’t look now, but Ishii is getting real close to overtaking Sophie Hahn for Berkeley mayor.
November 12, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Don’t look now, but Ishii is getting real close to overtaking Sophie Hahn for Berkeley mayor.
The Cyclones blowing a winnable football game with a kick wide right, and Ann Selzer dropping 50 kiloton truth nukes—Iowa is back baby
November 2, 2024 at 11:31 PM
The Cyclones blowing a winnable football game with a kick wide right, and Ann Selzer dropping 50 kiloton truth nukes—Iowa is back baby
lol at the BART conductor trying to talk to us over the PA in the transbay tube.
September 13, 2024 at 6:40 PM
lol at the BART conductor trying to talk to us over the PA in the transbay tube.
It turns out that when an office full of people get an emergency alert to duck and cover for an earthquake, what everyone actually does is look at each other and say “huh, wonder if that’s a test or something”
October 18, 2023 at 5:08 PM
It turns out that when an office full of people get an emergency alert to duck and cover for an earthquake, what everyone actually does is look at each other and say “huh, wonder if that’s a test or something”
The Yerba Buena Island bike ramp up to the bridge: yikes
October 9, 2023 at 12:18 AM
The Yerba Buena Island bike ramp up to the bridge: yikes
One of the things I miss about Chicago is the civic Pit of Despair
October 7, 2023 at 11:09 PM
One of the things I miss about Chicago is the civic Pit of Despair