oh, chicago

Foxtrot reopening soon.

“We can’t make everything right from the past, and we know there’s work to be done. But we also know opening our doors again is the best way to provide the most opportunities for all.” Internet commenters are unhappy. I […]

fun facts

What was the TED talk?

“I like to call this fusion “the inspiresting.” Stylistically, the inspiresting is earnest and contrived. It is smart but not quite intellectual, personal but not sincere, jokey but not funny. It is an aesthetic of populist elitism.” ~ learn more

fun facts

The rare ‘golden walleyes’.

Fish pics, but not of ordinary fish. “These snaps are the ONLY “golden walleyes” I’ve EVER come across after yeeeeaaaars of scouring the interwebz! Hope you get to see one in real life some day, but in the meantime, enjoy!” […]

staying thirsty

It’s 2024 and drought is optional.

Casey Hamder, my favorite solar power maximalist, is back with another way to take advantage of abundant sunshine and declining solar panel costs. Solar desalination can address water scarcity in southern California and produce thriving industry at the edge of […]

thoughts of food

OpenTable works to win back ‘the best restaurants’.

“In other words, OpenTable’s competition has evolved. Resy, the company’s main competitor, was acquired by American Express in 2019. Amex just bought a second competitor, Tock, for $400 million in late June, making a Visa-OpenTable alliance even more important to […]

thoughts of food

Americans surveyed about leafy greens.

“Spinach, romaine, and spring mix are among the top choices for taste among Americans, just behind iceberg lettuce: 15%, 13%, and 10% say each tastes the best, respectively. While few Americans consider romaine and spring mix to be the most […]

under the microscope

Superlubricious coating.

“Using biowaste from cassava plants, scientists have created a coating that virtually eliminates friction in metal parts.” … “Until now, superlubricious behavior has only been seen between super-small particles at the nanoscale. The new study though, shows that the phenomenon […]