Greg Werker
@gwerker.bsky.social
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.
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?
August 4, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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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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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July 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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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...
July 28, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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...
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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!
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July 21, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
I would always show examples like this when teaching intro stats.
a fun example of how Charts Can Lie: the first image is how our software automatically formatted the numbers I entered about Vancouver home sales the last three years
and the second image is what it looks like if you show the baseline as zero
and the second image is what it looks like if you show the baseline as zero
July 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I would always show examples like this when teaching intro stats.
This little guy is ten days old. And super friendly.
July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
This little guy is ten days old. And super friendly.
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.
July 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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.
Cedar, in the hay field.
July 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Cedar, in the hay field.
I might be biased, but you should check out this awesome Kickstarter... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
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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March 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I might be biased, but you should check out this awesome Kickstarter... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
Jalepeño pepper jelly is simply delicious on latkes! Who knew?
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Jalepeño pepper jelly is simply delicious on latkes! Who knew?
Cedar contemplates the seventh night of Chanukkah.
December 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Cedar contemplates the seventh night of Chanukkah.
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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.
April 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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.
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!"
February 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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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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.
February 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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.
That’s a sloth in the bamboo above my head… while stretching poolside in Costa Rica.
December 31, 2024 at 1:19 PM
That’s a sloth in the bamboo above my head… while stretching poolside in Costa Rica.
Morning view for stretching. In Costa Rica.
December 31, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Morning view for stretching. In Costa Rica.
So adorable!
One dog looking for a lost ball, the other dog being a maniac.
December 22, 2024 at 1:32 AM
So adorable!
I feel very seen right now.
Man Says ‘Fuck It,’ Eats Lunch At 10:58 A.M.
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December 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM
I feel very seen right now.
Every time I lie down on my back on the carpet.
December 18, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Every time I lie down on my back on the carpet.
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?
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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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If you're fortunate enough to live long enough, you hear the songs of your teenage rebellion become jazz standards.
December 13, 2024 at 11:50 PM
If you're fortunate enough to live long enough, you hear the songs of your teenage rebellion become jazz standards.
Oh boy. My favourite quote from this interview: "I self-advise myself on these issues."
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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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December 13, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Oh boy. My favourite quote from this interview: "I self-advise myself on these issues."
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This is absolutely bananas. And also probably solid advice. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/u...
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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December 12, 2024 at 3:38 AM
This is absolutely bananas. And also probably solid advice. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/u...