sudo-discuss March 2025

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by Andrew R Gross

This artist is visiting town and wanted to know if he could speak at Sudo Room or give away any art. I told him that we don't have anyone dedicated to organizing this kind of event, but that I'd ask if anyone wants to. If you'd like to host him during November, put it on the calendar and go for it. *Andrew R Gross, (he/him)* 412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jared Sofoifa <j.a.sofoifa(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 10:44 AM Subject: [sudo-info] An idea To: <info(a)sudoroom.org> Good Morning, I am a Guatemalan Artist in Canada. I am wondering if your space would want to be part of a project I've been Working on. https://jaredarmandosofoifa.com/the-ocean-gives/ This is my largest painting to date. It spans roughly four feet by five feet. I want to give it away in a raffle to anyone that shares a smile. This year being in a position of comfort, it pained me greatly to see everyone around me struggling with the rising costs of everything. Being from Guatemala I have a deep knowledge of plants and how to cultivate them. I volunteered my time at a giant garden in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, operated by the local food bank. I realized that I was focusing on the wrong things, while it was great to feed people, as a painter I couldn't stand by and not feed their souls. Given that fine Art is mostly out of reach from the working class, I decided that I would rather "sell" my painting for smiles. I want to provide people struggling for survival, to have some kind of hope. In our politicized world it is hard to be kind to others and not guarded. What we need is community and unity. I feel like this project gets at the core of what future artists will provide the world. If you would like I can provide files for ready-to-print media including a poster with a QR code and printable raffle tickets from anyone that does not have a 'smart' telephone. As well as the poem about the painting. I will be in the Bay Area during Nov.8th-Nov.23rd promoting my Art and the seven works of writing I completed during COVID lockdowns in Canada, while also working on my stand-up comedy and music at any open mics I can get into. I would be happy to give a brief Artists talk outlining the project and the future role of Artists as we fight to stay relevant in a world where AI threatens all our livelihoods. Attached are some media provided to me from the Saskatoon food bank while my painting was in their space. It's not required, but as a working Artist I would greatly appreciate any honorarium (if your organization can afford it) to help me with my travel expenses and shipping cost for the painting. Let me know your thoughts, Sincerely, Jared Armando Sofoifa ps I'm the one in the pink hat. Also attached some additional paintings of mine. The Ocean Gives Promo 2.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgnL99us5n177f1hw0iRpcO6htjGowsC/view?usp=…> The Ocean Gives promo 3.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uourVkx_kbk6BbkOtQfPMZFSEJx8wIND/view?usp=…> The Ocean Gives Promo.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hC_1IlgtTLOuxK1DCyVMHUEnneJePUMp/view?usp=…> TheOceanGives-Testimonial.docx <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EkL-JIBLIpL9BuicgypxjTTw_-TXNwVR/view?usp=…> Construct Deconstruct Adjust Readjust.png <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1comztlfaDInSj4Z-xMfLN8LRYk6yLQry/view?usp=…> Covid and the Seven Deadly Sins.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-l_od_QFX20yZSEO91Q_jRD30CCh7fa/view?usp=…> Our Tree of Life and Death.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZkaeA3XiO96fqsHF-vU8tnSXrCL5Ig7/view?usp=…> PXL_20221106_164346113.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCcsE9kVE-Q4sN8cV0nJLQ7XBvAGZFt_/view?usp=…> The birds, the lady, and the caterpillar.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z-lWY91fz3M4Nl1f1Wx-xghCDk_8OA24/view?usp=…> The Illusive Raven.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QkI8GaT4Sh5qkacd7NThJSQwSsPsURc3/view?usp=…> The Moon and the Sun.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tLOvcNh0YR9g9PlDEt2ZBTauxXX96G5B/view?usp=…> The Sunken Afterlife.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUkfk34C5V-z03fiYcBwIFxeZOgUsdwf/view?usp=…> NOTE: emails to the Info list were sent to an individual email address (such as info(a)sudoroom.org) with the PRESUMPTION OF PRIVACY. They may include personal information which the sender would not have sent to a public list (such as sudo-discuss). If you must forward messages to a public list, please take great care to REMOVE SENSITIVE INFORMATION! _______________________________________________ Info mailing list -- info(a)sudoroom.org To unsubscribe send an email to info-leave(a)sudoroom.org

1 month, 1 week

Created a test SudoRoom Discord server - not to replace turtles but to enhance!

by Romy Ilano

Hi I created a test SudoRoom server. It's not to replace turtles but to enhance it! Best, Romy ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

7 months, 3 weeks

Omni Gathering Rescheduled + Reminder of Request for Input

by Valerie Jameson

Happy Monday everyone! I want to provide an update that we will be pushing back tomorrows building gathering to the following Tuesday, April 1st from 5:30-7 pm (see the attached flyer) Please encourage as many past and present Omni members to attend! In light of this change, I will also be extending office hours [SIGN UP HERE <https://calendly.com/valerie-thecalli/30min>] for this week so that we can get as much input on the Building Rules as possible. If those times lots don't work for you but you are interested in meeting or going over the document via phone I am amenable to that. Please tell all of your participants and group members to submit a response through the FEEDBACK FORM <https://forms.gle/hEJhREnduWD4im8L8>. You do not have to submit your name and email address if you don't feel comfortable and would prefer to be anonymous. I welcome feedback in all forms and want to help meet people where they are. If there are opportunities to outreach about the feedback form and upcoming gathering at your groups upcoming events please let me know. Note that after this review process once any updated edits are made, the Building Rules will be going into effect. While there will be annual reviews and edits may arise when major changes come up, this is still the ideal timeframe to voice your perspective and engage with the content before it starts getting implemented. I look forward to hearing and seeing more input come through. Take care, -- *Valerie Jameson* (she/ella) Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue *Collective Action & Land Liberation Institute (CALLI) * CALLI Website <https://www.thecalli.org/> East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X <https://www.x.com/ebprec> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec>

12 months

Are we having any monthly sudoRoom meetings? I'd like to propose one before our super late Tuesday events-- it can be short and sweet!

by Romy Ilano

Are we having any monthly sudoRoom meetings? I'd like to propose one before our super late Tuesday events-- it can be short and sweet! we could have a "tea" or a potluck and it could be cut short to about an hour. For me I'd prefer anything that isn't sitting and something as in person and not remotely run as possible! ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

12 months

Posted the April 22nd creative reuse event on the blog -> we should theme our April 22 hardware hack night around it

by Romy Mimi Ilano

https://sudoroom.org/neighborly-event-how-to-start-a-reuse-center/ I posted the April 22nd creative reuse event on the. blog. We should theme our April 22nd hardware hack night around the creative reuse event! Maybe even hand out flyers to those who are attending at Creative reuse and invite them ! *Romy Mimi Ilano* *romy.ilano(a)gmail.com <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com>*

12 months

Monday night ideas - Persian AI Tea - Women don't -have- to use AI but a lot fewer are knowledgeable about it than men!

by Romy Ilano

I have been reading articles that women in general use AI tools much less than men. I don't think that people =have= to use it, but at AI meetups, unless people are already research scientists, I'm just seeing a lot fewer women and non-binary folks. I guess this would be a good theme for a casual, non stressful "let's catch up with AI" (again it is not something to push people ot use these tool but to be aware) I will try to schedule some during the women and non-binary night or right before the SudoRoom Hardware Hack night (a 6:30-7:45pm session would be really great for us early risers) - https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/women-are-avoiding-using-arti… <https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/women-are-avoiding-using-arti…> - Why are fewer women using AI? https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67217915 ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

12 months

75% of US scientists who answered Nature poll consider leaving

by Romy Ilano

12 months

Capacity Building Grants from the Kauffman Foundation

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: FYI: the Kauffman Foundation offers these capacity-building grants from $100,000–$250,000 https://www.kauffman.org/funding/grants/capacity-building/ Here's their grant cycle calendar: https://www.kauffman.org/funding/grants/#timeline Sincerely, -Peter

1 year

Fwd: Looking for someone to repair an interesting machine

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: See below: anyone here interested in taking on this scientific instrument repair request for pay? Or as a group project for Sudoroom? Cheers, -Peter -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: Looking for someone to repair an interesting machinee Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:39:58 -0700 From: Steve Berl <steveberl(a)gmail.com> To: Ben Burress <bburress(a)chabotspace.org>, Adam Tobin <atobin(a)chabotspace.org>, Peter Mui <petermui(a)gmail.com>, Alan Roche <alan(a)enterprisetel.com> Adding Alan Roche On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM Steve Berl <steveberl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello folks, > > I just got a call from an old friend and he has a repair problem. > His partner works at a lab that runs a "superconducting magnetometer", > an instrument for measuring very weak magnetic fields, typically in > rock samples. It was build in the 1990's. > > It stopped working and the guy who built it has died. It is a critical > piece of gear for this lab and their future is at risk if they can't > get it working. > > So do you guys have any ideas on someone who might be interested in > looking at this machine and figuring it out? I imagine this would be a > paying gig. > > Ben, I was thinking about that big machine that we had in one of the > exhibit halls that did some sort of plasma, or something demo. It was > full of electronics, and gas cylinders and other plumbing. Do you > remember who built that and if they are still around? > > Adam, any thoughts on ex Exploratorium people? > > Peter, any of the Fixit Folk? > > Anyone else that might know someone? > > Thanks in advance, > Steve > -- > -steve -- -steve

1 year

Damaged usb thumb drive tonight at SoftWEAR and Hardware Hacking Night

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: Jon from SF is coming to tonight’s SoftWEAR and Hardware Hacking Night with a Broken usb thumb drive with his taxes on it so it’s kind of an emergency for him: Broken usb thumb drive Sandisk Ultra Laptop fell over while in use, bending drive and making internal contacts disconnect Needs soldering, but I don't have much experience with things this small. Can those with good soldering skills help him tonight? Sincerely, -Peter Subject: Re: Thanks for the help with the USB drive - coming to sudo room Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:20:19 -0700 From: To: fixitclinic(a)gmail.com Hi, I'm planning to come to the Sudo Room tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Thank you again for your help. See you there? - Jon On Sun, March 16, 2025 8:42 pm, Jonathan wrote: Thanks for helping with the USB drive the other day! I appreciate your attempt. I can't come to Oakland this Tuesday, but will try next Tuesday. Thanks, Jon

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