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Greg Werker

@gwerker.bsky.social
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Dad, DIYer, dog owner. I teach supply chain, service operations, quant modeling, and other stuff in a business school. I probably read too much news. And I don’t monoski enough.

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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Claude Cowork cannot delete files on my computer (in its working directory) without asking me for permission. But it can overwrite files without permission. Doesn't this seem like a glaring security issue? Am I missing something?
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
2 hours to go... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
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Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest
A complete and ethical guide to dyeing wool with plants, mushrooms, and lichens from the Pacific Northwest.
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Nine Ten Publications @ninetenpub.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Just 3 days left in the Kickstarter for WILD DYES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST! Snag one of the last hand-dyed yarn rewards, or simply pre-order the book and help to support the highest print cost we've ever faced. We couldn't make our books without you ❤️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
A photo of goldenrod is in the background. A fake clothesline "holds" an image of the cover of Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest, by Zoe McDonell. Text reads, "The Kickstarter for Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest ends Friday afternoon! There's still a few exclusive hand-dyed yarn bundles available!"
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Nine Ten Publications @ninetenpub.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The printing is covered! Huge thanks to the 300+ backers of WILD DYES OF THE PNW! Every $ raised in the remaining 10 days will help us cover the rest of the production costs... So please snag your pre-order and tell your crafty, nature-loving friends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
Social media graphic declaring the project was just funded on Kickstarter. The book cover of WILD DYES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST is shown, with a badge overlapping it declaring, "Exclusive Rewards & Pricing." Text reads: THANK YOU!! The printing is covered 🎉 Every dollar raised beyond the initial goal helps to finance the rest of the book 🙏 There's 10 days left!"
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I would always show examples like this when teaching intro stats.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This little guy is ten days old. And super friendly.
ten day old foal with light tan fur and blue eyes.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Just learned that the spare tire in my 2012 Xterra must be accessed by inserting the jack handle deep into a mysterious hole above the back bumper and turning it to lower the chain that holds the spare in place under the back of the truck.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Cedar, in the hay field.
Large mutt standing in a field, next to an irrigation sprinkler, with wooded hills behind.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
I might be biased, but you should check out this awesome Kickstarter... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
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Be a Fool: Invitation to a Life of Creative Adventure
Join the Zenga Bros in creating their first book as they recount their origin story and invite you into a life of infinite creativity.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Jalepeño pepper jelly is simply delicious on latkes! Who knew?
Jar of jalapeño pepper jelly and potato latkes
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Cedar contemplates the seventh night of Chanukkah.
Dog sitting in front of a couch, with Chanukkah menorahs in the window behind.
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 14/05/2025
*crab-walked
A CNN news notification : The convicted killer crab walked between two walls and pushed through the newly installed razor wire to break out of prison, authorities say
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Satan’s Niece @krissychula.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
This is high art
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Kim Werker @kpwerker.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
This is what I posted about last night! @gwerker.bsky.social went to get seder food & wine last night, only to discover Manischewitz is made in the USA and therefore wholly unavailable in the province of BC! He brought home a sweet (literally) red called Jam Jar but it's not gross in the same way.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Biking home from campus there was a car in the bike lane (pulled over looking at his phone). Rather than enter traffic, I slowed down and went in the gravel shoulder. Was annoyed; kept going. Three minutes later a car slows down next to me and the driver shouts, "So sorry! I blocked you back there!"
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
In children per year, the US birth rate is at an all-time low, but in Miles’ per hour it’s at an all time high.
A graph showing the number of people named Miles born per hour. It has grown exponentially since 1980.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
That’s a sloth in the bamboo above my head… while stretching poolside in Costa Rica.
Balled up furry shape in bamboo.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Morning view for stretching. In Costa Rica.
Lap pool and tropical jungle behind it.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
So adorable!
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
I feel very seen right now.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Every time I lie down on my back on the carpet.
Large dog looking down at me; ceiling light visible above him.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Purely hypothetical question: If you’re the leader of a large, sparsely-populated northern democracy, and you’ve lost the confidence of most of the country and much of your own party, and your finance minister jumped ship because you gave her zero support, should you step aside today or tomorrow?
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Scott Edgar @scottedgar.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
If you're fortunate enough to live long enough, you hear the songs of your teenage rebellion become jazz standards.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Oh boy. My favourite quote from this interview: "I self-advise myself on these issues." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Vancouver mayor defends bitcoin motion, says it's better than gold | CBC News
City staff will now investigate Sim's idea of converting a portion of Vancouver's reserve funds to bitcoin, even though the province says it's not allowed.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
This is absolutely bananas. And also probably solid advice. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/u...
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Colleges Warn International Students to Return Ahead of Trump Term (Gift Article)
Harvard, Penn and U.S.C. were among the universities and colleges that issued advisories in anticipation of possible travel bans.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
When Apple Mail changes "Hi Nafiseh" to "Hi Oarfish" I think it is time for autocorrect to undergo sensitivity training.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
OK, Bluesky question: How do I keep all the news sources in my list, but have a way to toggle those off when I just want to see other stuff? Any tips? Also, Cedar says hi.
Big striped mutt lying on a round striped carpet, looking up at camera.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Science!
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
In a recent Zoom meeting the following question was asked of the parliamentarian: “It seems many of us don’t know the rules you are using, so could you just paste them into the chat?"
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Picard Tips @picardtips.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Picard management tip: Always be ready to change course.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
@kpwerker.bsky.social I think this is something you should work on!
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Picard Tips @picardtips.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Picard engineering tip: Use the metric system.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Meanwhile, in Canada... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Sightings of deer wearing high-vis jacket raise questions, quips and concerns in B.C. village | CBC News
Andrea Arnold knows a lot about what goes on in the Village of McBride, a community of about 600 people in B.C.'s Robson Valley. But nothing quite prepared her for what she saw while driving through town Sunday afternoon.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
What an upside-down world we live in. This is hilarious, sad, and obviously the right strategy: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/c...
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Automakers to Trump: Please Require Us to Sell Electric Vehicles
Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Had a wonderful email exchange with a friend about the intersections of anti-Black racism and antisemitism and challenges on university campuses. A much needed reminder of the importance of dialogue, listening to other perspectives, and sharing values even if not reaching the same conclusions.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Cedar is super excited about the hail. Also, Cedar is the Flash.
Dog standing in hail, wagging tailBlurred image of dog running on white ground.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Hail in Dunbar.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 19/04/2023
It’s always refreshing to listen to smart folks in the media. Kara Swisher’s interview with Jen Psaki on “On” is excellent.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 17/04/2023
This is the proper way to recline against a couch.
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Greg Werker @gwerker.bsky.social · 12/04/2023
I’m here. I’m not sure where to start or whom to follow. I might stick around. Yay internet.
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