Dungeon Master Tim

To be fair, after the first 3 games, everyone saw him as the Wicked Witch

Thank you @jessicasmetana.bsky.social for this important screengrab

NBC is doing insane graphics things today

Racial profiling is all they do. Lawless.

OTTO NO

You can say ICE is being used as a political cudgel to demolish democracy, or you can recognize that’s all they ever have been since their inception.

Sometimes I wonder if certain alders even enjoy living in a city at all

I'm tired of the alderdipshit fuckery!

Sharing thread about another stupid alder decision on #bikechi infrastructure that could make 18th/Michigan safer for bikes and peds. So frustrating. @betterstreetschicago.org @chi.streetsblog.org @atalliance.bsky.social

The alderperson provided an update today: many of the already installed protections will be removed and planned protections will not be installed

Dear Steven, I want to provide an update on the bike lane improvement projects underway on 18th Street and Wabash Avenue. My office has been working closely with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to ensure these upgrades benefit all users: residents, cyclists, drivers, individuals with mobility challenges, and emergency responders. As stated in my original notification, these projects are not being canceled but reviewed and adjusted. Protected bike lanes will be installed along both 18th Street and Wabash Avenue. 18th Street After hearing community concerns, I requested revisions to CDOT’s original design. To maintain safe and workable traffic flow, I insisted that shared turn lanes remain and that additional concrete islands not be installed. CDOT has agreed to keep the bike

18th Street After hearing community concerns, I requested revisions to CDOT's original design. To maintain safe and workable traffic flow, I insisted that shared turn lanes remain and that additional concrete islands not be installed. CDOT has agreed to keep the bike lanes along the curb and to use temporary flexible bollards, rather than concrete barriers, at intersections, alleys, and driveways. This portion of the project will be completed this season using temporary materials so we can observe traffic and safety impacts throughout the winter before any permanent concrete barriers are installed Wabash Avenue Along Wabash Avenue, CDOT is extending protected bike lanes. Flexible bollards will be installed at driveways and alleys, and concrete barriers will be added between parking spaces and the bike lanes to enhance cyclist safety while maintaining vehicle access. 18th Street & Wabash Avenue Intersection The initial intersection redesign removed turn lanes on 18th Street and added concrete barriers, which created congestion and limited vehicle maneuverability. CDOT will remove the concrete barriers at the southeast and northwest corners and restore the shared bike/turn lane to improve traffic flow and emergency vehicle access.

Construction Impacts I worked closely with CDOT to reduce the length and impact of the traffic closures associated with these projects. To complete this work safely, 18th Street will be closed to westbound traffic during construction. Eastbound traffic will remain open. The closure is scheduled to begin December 1, 2025, and is expected to last up to two weeks, down from a proposed three weeks, weather permitting. Please be aware there may be days without visible activity, as concrete work must be allowed to cure without disturbance. As always, I remain committed to ensuring that infrastructure improvements in our ward support the safety, accessibility, and quality of life of our entire community. Sincerely, Pat Dowell Alderman, 3rd Ward Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward | 5046 South State Street | Chicago, IL 60609

Here’s the alderperson’s email newsletter from half an hour ago

News story about the protected bike lane removal initiated by Ald. Dowell

But also, there's something we can do about it.

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.

Here’s an “influencer from Texas”

Star Trek Voyager scene. Seven of Nine (tertiary adjunct of unimatrix 01) is pictured. She has a dolphin shaped metal robotic implant around her left eye because she is a borgs. Closed caption reads, "Fun will now commence."

It's the weekend, baby

Reuters headline “Pope given copy of US Senate bill on Minnesota shooting by co-sponsor Klobuchar” with a photo of the Pope looking psyched

“I wish American visitors would stop giving me jerseys,” I said. “How about a little change of pace,” I said.

this is your brain when your entire politics is just a set of aesthetics

I shouldn’t have to compromise that “delivery robots obstructing pedestrians on sidewalks are less obstructive than delivery drivers double parking”.

The right to a burrito taxi is not constitutionally protected. Companies don’t get to choose which rules they get to follow.

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a man wearing glasses and a black suit is standing in front of a sign that says ' the ' on it Alt: Larry David trying to decide

Notre Dame fans

Billable hours wins no matter what.

Someone should introduce a toothless resolution condemning fascism, feudalism, etc.

They probably would

Stunning visual but they should've kept going, definitely a similar story on the South Side of the Green Line as well, not to mention the stark difference that we'd see as the Green Line crosses into Oak Park

tired: mike lombardi doesn't know how to recruit kids.

wired: mike lombardi recruits kids by getting their parents drunk at THE CRUNKLETON

Mamdani is going to bring him that snowglobe that plays "Memories" from CATS and we're going to get government grocery stores nationwide

The difference between DnD games back then and now is that Baldurs Gate 3 is the best video game I have ever played while Planescape Torment is the best video game I have ever read

Not very confident in that outcome if they're being anonymous

The WH closing this to press tells me Trump was afraid of being shown up LOL.