Cassandra
@wrennifer.bsky.social
she/her, rooted to Chicago, Strida cyclist, lover of linotype. I watch the trains go by from my living room.
carbrains blocked on sight
Chicago Urbanists Union: https://discord.gg/BDpjWA98qg
carbrains blocked on sight
Chicago Urbanists Union: https://discord.gg/BDpjWA98qg
This happens in Outlook when a signature is automatically inserted. Happens to my work emails all the time.
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This happens in Outlook when a signature is automatically inserted. Happens to my work emails all the time.
I'm picturing the reveal now, camera focused on Q for the technobabble of the nanomachines rebuilding Bond and Q finishes up by asking "Did we get everything right?" and then the camera shifts down to show the mirror held by Charlize Theron.
"Looks good to me"
"Looks good to me"
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I'm picturing the reveal now, camera focused on Q for the technobabble of the nanomachines rebuilding Bond and Q finishes up by asking "Did we get everything right?" and then the camera shifts down to show the mirror held by Charlize Theron.
"Looks good to me"
"Looks good to me"
Example #4732 of why microtransit doesn't work because it doesn't scale.
November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Example #4732 of why microtransit doesn't work because it doesn't scale.
Same with LEDs. The promise was that we'd need to produce fewer lights thanks to the longevity and energy efficiency of LEDs. Turns out we just manufacture and install more LEDs (Vegas Sphere as an example).
November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Same with LEDs. The promise was that we'd need to produce fewer lights thanks to the longevity and energy efficiency of LEDs. Turns out we just manufacture and install more LEDs (Vegas Sphere as an example).
Some photos from when these tracks were in use
bsky.app/profile/wren...
bsky.app/profile/wren...
Might be difficult to see due to image compression but the lot is in the background of the first image. Looks like there was a business called Sterling Kitchen Designers on the south side of the lot that was demolished between 1956 and 1998. The lot immediately north looks like it was always vacant.
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Some photos from when these tracks were in use
bsky.app/profile/wren...
bsky.app/profile/wren...
I'll eat my words if the notice appears tomorrow, ofc.
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I'll eat my words if the notice appears tomorrow, ofc.
I think it's fake, the Flag Honors are recorded here: www.illinois.gov/about/flag-h...
and there hasn't been one since mid September. Also, the formatting is off compared to the most recent one honoring a deceased Governor. Flag lowerings don't usually start until sunrise the next day.
and there hasn't been one since mid September. Also, the formatting is off compared to the most recent one honoring a deceased Governor. Flag lowerings don't usually start until sunrise the next day.
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 AM
I think it's fake, the Flag Honors are recorded here: www.illinois.gov/about/flag-h...
and there hasn't been one since mid September. Also, the formatting is off compared to the most recent one honoring a deceased Governor. Flag lowerings don't usually start until sunrise the next day.
and there hasn't been one since mid September. Also, the formatting is off compared to the most recent one honoring a deceased Governor. Flag lowerings don't usually start until sunrise the next day.
I made a spreadsheet a while back that would take the ComEd usage csv and pull the lowest daily prices to see what the cost/benefit looks like for a powerwall. It doesn't make any sense right now with my daily usage and electricity prices, but I check back in about once a year.
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I made a spreadsheet a while back that would take the ComEd usage csv and pull the lowest daily prices to see what the cost/benefit looks like for a powerwall. It doesn't make any sense right now with my daily usage and electricity prices, but I check back in about once a year.
I'm at 350kw/h per month in a 1000sqft condo, but in my defense, a lot of that is probably the server.
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I'm at 350kw/h per month in a 1000sqft condo, but in my defense, a lot of that is probably the server.
"I'm not overly focused on a break-even moment today. I know if I had to get to break-even, I have a healthy enough margin structure that I could do that by pulling back on investment." - OpenAI CFO
I hope I get a front row seat to this break-even moment.
I hope I get a front row seat to this break-even moment.
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"I'm not overly focused on a break-even moment today. I know if I had to get to break-even, I have a healthy enough margin structure that I could do that by pulling back on investment." - OpenAI CFO
I hope I get a front row seat to this break-even moment.
I hope I get a front row seat to this break-even moment.
Colocate it with the Jazz Showcase in Dearborn Station, there's already a bunch of memorabilia on the walls there and Dearborn Station has a bunch of vacant space on the first floor
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Colocate it with the Jazz Showcase in Dearborn Station, there's already a bunch of memorabilia on the walls there and Dearborn Station has a bunch of vacant space on the first floor
Engineer's Club of Chicago
November 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Engineer's Club of Chicago
There's a pretty restrictive definition of zero-emission vehicle and an escape hatch clause that allows the Authority to continue purchasing diesel vehicles as long as no zero-emission vehicle meets the standard set by the definition.
October 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
There's a pretty restrictive definition of zero-emission vehicle and an escape hatch clause that allows the Authority to continue purchasing diesel vehicles as long as no zero-emission vehicle meets the standard set by the definition.
That said, I'm 100% in favor of transit accessible hunting areas under my prior policy proposal of "kill all deer".
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
That said, I'm 100% in favor of transit accessible hunting areas under my prior policy proposal of "kill all deer".
Amusement surcharge of $5/day for events if held at a venue with >10k capacity, but the surcharge provides a daily transit pass to the ticketholder!
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Amusement surcharge of $5/day for events if held at a venue with >10k capacity, but the surcharge provides a daily transit pass to the ticketholder!